Category: General News

Here’s the ever-changing and newly revised list of takeout options in Portland.

OTHER RESOURCES

• Do you want to eat outdoors? Then see this list.
• Do you want to eat indoors? The check out this list.
• Do you want curbside cocktails? Look for listings that have the 🍸 icon next to them.
• Do you live outside Portland? Then check out these restaurant takeout lists for Bangor, Brunswick, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Kennebunk/Kennebunkport/Arundel, Midcoast Maine, Mount Desert Island, Old Orchard Beach, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook, and Yarmouth. Please let me know if you’ve spotted other Maine city/town/regional takeout lists to add to the list.

RESTAURANT TAKEOUT/DELIVERY IN PORTLAND

• Delivery Services
  • 2 Dine In – handles food delivery for 126 restaurants.
  • CarHop – provides alcohol andd food delivery for 81 breweries, distilleries and restaurants.
• African
  • 207 Bar and Restaurant – call (207) 613-9330 to order.
• American
  • Blue Spoon – order online.
  • Broken Arrow – order online.
  • Churchill Events – order online.
  • David’s – order online.
  • Fore Street – call (207) 775-2717 to order.
  • Isa – order online. 🍸
  • Katahdin – call (207) 774-1740 to order.
  • Knotted Apron – will be re-opening January 28th, order online.
  • Lake & Co – takes pre-orders for takeout and delivery on Fridays, order online.
  • Little Giant – order online. 🍸
  • Renn – offers a changing menu of meal plans for pre-order and delivery, order online.
  • Silly’s – call (207) 772-0360 to order.
  • The Front Room – order online.
  • Woodford F&B – call (207) 200-8503 to order.🍸
• Barbecue
  • Noble BBQ – order online. 🍸
  • Salvage BBQ – order online.
  • Terlingua – order online.🍸
  • Wilson County Barbecue – order online.
• Cafes, Sandwich Shops and Diners
  • A & C Grocery – order online.
  • Artemisia – call (207) 761-0135 to order.
  • Bayside American Cafe – order online.
  • Becky’s Diner – order online.
  • Central Sandwich & Provisions – order online.🍸
  • City Deli – call (207) 772-9620 to order.
  • Crooked Mile Cafe – take out from both Milk Street and Brighton Ave locations, order online.
  • Daily Greens – order online.
  • Duckfat Friteshack– in Oxbow Alley, order online. Duckfat on Middle Street reopens on January 26th.
  • Dutch’s – call (207) 761-2900 to order.
  • LB Kitchen – order online.
  • Leavitt & Sons – order online.
  • Marcy’s – cal (207) 774-9713 to order.
  • Market Street Eats – order online.
  • Miss Portland Diner – call (207) 210-6673 to order.
  • Navis Cafe – order online.
  • Oh No Cafe – has takeout. Order online.
  • Other Side Deli – takeout from both the West End and Deering locations, order online.
  • Other Side Diner – order online. (on break February 1 – March 4)
  • Palace Diner – ordering online.
  • Portland Pottery Cafe – call (207)-245-6335 to order.
  • Quinn’s Bardega – call (207) 772-2206 to order.
  • Rick’s Lobby Cafe – order online.
  • Ramona’s – order online.
  • Roll Call – order online.
  • Sister’s Gourmet Deli – call (207) 536-4932 to order.
  • Tally’s Kitchen – call (207) 400-2533 to order.
  • The Local Press – call (207) 773-0039 to order.
  • The Sinful Kitchen – order online.🍸
  • Union Kitchen – call (207) 756-6230 to order.
• Cajun/Creole
  • Bayou Kitchen – call (207) 774-4935 to order.
  • Po’Boys and Pickles – order online.
• Chinese
  • Bao Bao – order online. 🍸
  • Bubble Maineia – order online.
  • Empire – order online.
  • Fortune Garden – call (207) 878-9888 to order.
  • Jing Yan – order online.
  • Mainely Noods – call (207) 536-4014 to order.
  • Panda Garden – call (207) 874-6935 to order.
  • Sichuan Kitchen – order online.
  • Zen Chinese Bistro – order online.
• Cocktail/Bars
  • Anoche – has packeaged cider and growlers of cider on tap.
  • Blue – Call 207-774-4111 to order. 🍸
  • Blyth & Burrows – order online.🍸
  • Magnus on Water – order online. 🍸
  • Portland Hunt and Alpine Club – Order online. 🍸
  • Sagamore Hill – order online. 🍸
  • The Jewel Box – takes pre-orders for pickup on Fridays and Saturdays. 🍸
• Eritrean/Ethiopian
  • Asmara – call (207) 253-5122 to order.
  • Red Sea – call (207) 805-1488 to order.
• Fried Chicken
  • Crispy Gai – order online.
  • Figgy’s – call (207) 805-0085 to order.
  • Judy Gibson – order online.
• German
  • Schulte & Herr – call (207) 773-1997 to order.
• Indian
  • Hi Bombay – call (207) 772-8767 to order.
  • India Palace – call (207)-773-1444  to order.
  • Taj – order online.
  • Tandoor – has takeout. (207) 774-4259.
• Italian
  • Ada’s – has sauces and packages of pasta for takeout in their market.
  • Amato’s – order online.
  • Anania’s – call (207) 774-8104 (Congress St) or (207) 774-4639 (Washington Ave) to order.
  • Anthony’s Italian Kitchen – order online.
  • Fusillo – email fusillomaine@gmail.com to order.
  • Leeward – order online.🍸
  • Maria’s – call (207) 772-9232 to order.
  • Roma Cafe/Bramhall – order online. 🍸
  • Solo Italiano – call (207) 780-0227 to order.
• Jamaican
  • Yardie Ting – order online.
• Japanese
  • Benkay – call (207) 773 5555 to order.
  • Izakaya Minato – order online.
  • King of the Roll – call (207) 828-8880 to order.
  • Pai Men Miyake – order online.
  • Mami – order online.
  • Mr. Tuna – order online.
  • Sapporo – call (207) 772-1233 to order.
  • Yosaku – call (207) 780-0880 to order.
• Korean
  • N To Tail – call (207) 773-2900 to order.
  • Yobo – will be accepting weekly pre-orders starting the week of January 25th.
• Latin American
  • Bird & Co. – call (207) 747-4056 to order.🍸
  • Dos Naciones – call (207) 536-0045 to order.
  • El Corazon – order online. 🍸
  • El Rayo – call (207) 780-8226 to order. 🍸
  • Empanada Club – has pick-up and delivery, order online.
  • Luis’s Arepera – call (207) 284-5007 to order.
  • Maiz – order online.
  • Pacifico – Quiero’s sister restaurant in Saco, order online. 🍸
  • Quiero Cafe – order online. 🍸
  • Sal de la Tierra – call (207) 761-1600 to order.
  • Taco Escobarr – order online. 🍸
  • Tu Casa – call (207) 828-4971 to order.
  • Two Texans – are running a breakfast taco delivery service, call (713) 876-8234 to order.
• Malay/Indonesian
  • Kuno – order online.
• Mediterranean
  • Baharat – order online. 🍸
  • Chaval – order online. 🍸
  • Evo Kitchen + Bar – order online.🍸
  • Nura – order online.
  • Olive Cafe – order online.
  • Sur Lie – order online.
• Pan-Asian
  • The Honey Paw – order online.
• Pizzeria
  • Bill’s Pizza – order online.
  • Bonobo – call (207) 347-8267 to order.
  • Coals Pizza – order online.
  • Flatbread – order online.
  • Lazzari – order online. 🍸
  • Leonardo’s – order online.
  • Monte’s – call (207) 613-9873 to order.
  • Old Port Slice Bar – call (207) 899-3364 to order.
  • Otto Pizza – has delivery and takeout. You can order online.
  • Pat’s Pizza – order online.
  • Pizzaiolo – order online.
  • Pizza Villa – call (207) 774-1777 to order.
  • Portland Pie Company – order online. 🍸
  • Radici – order online.
  • Slab – order online.
• Poke
  • Crunchy Poke – order online.
• Pub
  • Batson River  – order online.🍸
  • Bayside Bowl – order online.🍸
  • Binga’s Stadium – call (207) 699-4263 to order.
  • Black Cow – order online.🍸
  • CBG – call (207) 613-9356 to order.
  • Commercial Street Pub – call (207) 761-9970 to order.
  • Down Town Lounge – call (207) 773-1363 to order.
  • Fire & Co. – at Rising Tide on Fox Street, order online.
  • Gritty McDuff’s – call (207) 772-2739 to order.
  • Liquid Riot – order online. 🍸
  • LFK – call (207) 899-3277 to order. 🍸
  • Nosh – call (207)553-2227 to order.
  • Ruski’s – call (207) 899-3277 to order. 🍸
  • Portland Mash Tun – call (207) 261-0490 to order.
  • Samuel’s – call (207) 797-6924 to order.
  • Shay’s – order online. 🍸
  • Three Dollar Deweys – call (207) 772-3310 to order.
  • Tomasso’s – order Online.
  • XO Burgers & Wings – order online.
  • The Great Lost Bear – call (207) 772-0300 to order. 🍸
• Seafood
  • Boone’s – order online.
  • DiMillo’s – order online.🍸
  • Eventide Oyster Co. – order online.🍸
  • Gilbert’s Chowder House – call (207) 871-5636 to order.
  • Highroller Lobster Company – order online. 🍸
  • Luke’s – order online.
  • Susan’s Fish & Chips – call (207) 878-3240 to order.
• Spanish
  • Local 188 – re-opening January 22nd
• Thai
  • Boda – order online. 🍸
  • Cheevitdee – order online.
  • Mi Sen Noodle Bar – order online.
  • Pom’s Thai – order online.
  • Sabieng Thai – call (207) 253-5311 to order.
  • Saeng Thai House – order online.
  • Thai Essan – call (207) 536-0752 to order.
  • Veranda Thai – order online.
  • Vientiane – call (207) 879-1614 to order.
• Vietnamese
  • Banh Appetit – call (207) 613-9399 to order.
  • Huong’s Vietnamese – call (207) 775-2344 to order.
  • Pho Huong – order online.
  • Saigon – call (207) 874-6666 to order.
  • Sun Vietnamese – call (207) 613-9036 to order.
  • Thanh Thanh 2 – call (207) 828-1114 to order.
  • Veranda Noodle House – order online.
• Vegan
  • Green Elephant – order online.

BAKERIES, DONUTS & BAGELS

• 158 Pickett Street Cafe – order online.
• Bam Bam Bakery – takes pre-orders for a weekly pick-up, order online.
• Belleville – order online.
• Big Sky Bread – call (207) 761-5623 to order.
• Botto’s – order online.
• Forage Market – order online.
• Gross Confection Bar – order online.
• HiFi Donuts – call (207) 747 5314 to order.
• Katie Made – call (207) 771-0994 to order.
• Mister Bagel – will have takeout Forest Ave location when they reopen on January 27th, call (207) 775-0718 to order.
• Night Moves Bread – order online.
• Norimoto Bakery – text (207) 450-7084 to order.
• Rose Foods – order online.
• Scratch Baking – order online.
• Standard Baking – order online.
• Sugar Giant – order online.
• Sweet Woodruff Provisions – takes pre-orders for weekend delivery, order online.
• The Holy Donut – order online.
• Tony’s Donuts – call (207) 772-2727 to order.
• Two Fat Cats – order online.

CANDY, CHOCOLATE, ICE CREAM, GELATO

• Captain Sam’s – order online.
• Chocolats Passion – order online.
• Dean’s Sweets – call (207) 899-3664 to order.
• Gelato Fiasco – order online.
• Gorgeous Gelato – order online.
• Old Port Candy – order online.
• Parlor Ice Cream – has  ice cream delivery in Biddeford and Portland, order online.
• Sticky Sweet – order online.

COFFEE, TEA & JUICE

• Arabica – walk-in takeout.
• Bard Coffee – order online.
• Blake Orchard – order online.
• Burke’s Perks – call (207) 536-1004 to order.
• Coffee by Design – order online.
• Coffee ME Up – call (207) 536-1279 to order.
• Dobra Tea – order online.
• Hilltop Coffee – order via app.
• Higher Ground – order online.
• Homegrown Herb & Tea – has takeout.
• Little Woodfords – order online.
• Maine Juice Co. – order online.
• Maine Squeeze – order online.
• Rwanda Bean – from their South Portland and Deering locations.
• The Proper Cup – order online.
• Speckled Ax – walk-in takeout from both the Congress Street and Thames Street locations.
• Tandem Coffee – re-opening in February.
• Uncharted Tea – order online.
• Yordprom – walk-in takeout.

BEER, WINE & SPIRITS

• CarHop – handles delivery for a growing number of breweries and distilleries. Check their website to see if the list includes one of the ones you’re interested in.
• Drizzly v Drizzly is an alcohol delivery service that delivers for Old Port Spirits and Old Port Wine Merchants.
• Breweries and distilleries – nearly all breweries and distilleries have takeout. Check with your favorite brewery for details.
• 1820 Wines – Online ordering for delivery and pick-up.
• Bier Cellar – online ordering.
• Bow Street Beverage – call (207) 228-2024 or email cheers@bowstreetbeverage.com to order for pick-up.
• Grippy Tannins – call (207) 747-4524, text (207) 650-1195, or email lindsey@grippytannins.com to order for pick-up.
• Juice Caboose – order online.
• Lorne – order online.
• Maine & Loire – order online.
• Old Port Wine – has curbside pick-up.
• Portland Beer Hub – order online.
• RSVP – call (207) 773-8808 to order.
• SoPo Seafood – order online.
• Urban Farm Fermentory – order online.
• Wine Wise – wine delivery, order online.

SEAFOOD

• Browne Trading – call (207) 775-7560 or email market@brownetrading.com to order.
• Gulf of Maine Sashimi – is selling fish fillets and whole fish for pick-up at several locations, order online.
• Harbor Fish – has curbside takeout service as well as delivery, order online.
• Free Range Fish and Lobster – call (207) 774-8469.
• PJ Merrill – call (207) 773-1321.
• Portland Oyster Shop – has takeout for oysters and tinned fish, order online.
• SoPo Seafood – delivers, order online.
• Buy Direct from Oyster Farms – Maine Oyster Co has put together this list of Maine oyster farms.
• Maine Coast Fishmermen’s – has a list of seafood purveyors doing pick-up and online orders.

The Boston Globe advises Bostonians (with a recent negative Covid test) to drive North for a visit to Portland.

Want to give your love life a shot in the arm, figuratively speaking? One word: Portland. (You were expecting Paris? Get real.) Part of this recommendation is sheer sentimentality: The gorgeous, laid back Pine Tree State has been the backdrop of much of our romantic history, including sailing trips, country inn and hiking excursions, and assorted kissy-face getaways with our significant others. And Portland has an added benefit, an excellent dining scene. So even if the romance doesn’t sizzle, you’ll have had a great meal or two. Portland in winter may not ring everyone’s romantic chimes, but we set out to see if the city could work its mushy magic on a couple of bedraggled souls who haven’t had a haircut since February 2020.

The Portland Phoenix has published an article about dining out, customers attitudes, and the pandemic.

I also began to understand the new layer of frustration our hospitality folks are experiencing. There’s an element of survivors’ guilt in acknowledging they have jobs and others don’t. There’s also the extra work, for less money, involved in opening and closing a dining room with a skeleton crew. Servers are also in fear for their own health and the health of those they love.

Maine Public has aired a report on how Maine restaurants are building out enhanced outdoor dining, and engaging in other programs to make it through the Covid winter.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Maine’s hospitality industry harder than any other sector. With cold weather taking its grip on 2021 and the surging virus keeping people at home, job losses are accelerating, particularly in the food-service sector. Still, many of Maine’s chefs and restaurant owners continue to find new ways to stay open through the winter.

Hunt and Alpine co-owners Andrew and Briana Volk were interviewed by Inside Hook about how their cocktail bar has had to change and adapt during the Covid pandemic.

However, Volk realized that even the flintiest of Mainers wouldn’t want to sit outdoors in January, February and March. After New Year’s, the business contracted to a 50-square-foot retail shop inside the bar. Within, shoppers can browse refrigerated cocktails to go in addition to wine, tinned fish, prepared foods, branded clothing and even a pretzel puzzle. Volk also plans to make deliveries in Portland, and possibly to nearby ski areas.

Mainebiz has published the result of an Eat Drink Lucky survey of 2,010 restaurant patrons.

In the latest report shared with Mainebiz, more than one out of four respondents (27.7%) said they have resumed dining inside, while close to three out of four (72.8%) said they have not.

Of those who had been eating outdoors, only 21.6% of those said they would continue doing so now that the weather has gotten colder, while 45% said they would not and 34.7% said they are not eating out at all.

The Maine Sunday Telegram has published about the high demand at Maine food pantries.

The number of Mainers struggling to feed their families and turning to food pantries for help is rising to new heights as coronavirus cases spike and the state faces its worst loss of jobs in any recession in 50 years.

Food pantry directors say they have stockpiled enough food to meet the need for now, but the volunteer efforts are straining and more federal relief will be needed to address poverty and hunger as the pandemic wears on.

“There is a desperate need out there,” said Don Bisson, executive director of the Biddeford Food Pantry, where there has been a 25 percent increase in clients since this time last year.

News Center Maine reports that the City Council has extended the outdoor dining provisions through the winter to May 10th.

The Boston Globe has published an article on the impact the pandemic is having on the Portland restaurant scene.

Across the city, Portland’s restaurateurs are asking the same question. Battered by pandemic restrictions, the city’s once-thriving dining scene is now in depressing straits, contracting in ways that were unthinkable before the virus hit in March.

One-quarter to a third of the restaurants in the Portland area have closed after a sparse tourist season and might never reopen, industry observers said. And for those that have survived — so far, at least — revenue has shrunk to a small fraction of its pre-pandemic total, the workforce has been reduced to skeleton crews, and hopes for a turnaround next year are guarded, at best.

The Portland Phoenix has published an article about how food trucks have fared during the pandemic.

Falafel Mafia and Portland’s other food trucks have taken a hit like businesses in almost all other industries this year. But with more flexibility and a business model that already incorporates social distancing, they have also been able to cook up more opportunities.

“Food trucks are really built for what’s going on,” Joshua Dionne, owner of Korean-Mexican fusion truck Tacos Del Seoul, said last week. “It’s the whole culture: takeout.”