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Porthole

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME - (207) 780-6533
For an excellent and authentic home-cooked breakfast on the waterfront, this old eat place (since 1929) is the real deal. The excellent corned beef hash is rich with the flavor of garlic and onions. Blueberry pancakes are great. The place itself has creaky floors and seafoam green walls decorated with old posters.
85% Approval Rating (7 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Corned Beef Hash
Lobster Benedict
Blueberry Pancakes

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (5)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Nearly fifteen years ago, Portland's Elizabeth Peavey, author of "Maine and Me" and "Outta My Way" and regular columnist for www.thebollard.com, described The Porthole as "the real thing, untouched by trends." It has since changed hands and there is evidence of modern ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME
(207) 780-6533

http://www.portholemaine.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
Corned beef hash is served in a deep dish. It has a good briney kick laced with onions and garlic and cushioned by potatoes. The fragile poached eggs are a classic contrast. That's sourdough toast on top.
"Corned beef hash is served in a deep dish. It has a good briney kick laced with onions and garlic and cushioned by potatoes. The fragile poached eggs are a classic contrast. That's sourdough toast on top."
Michael Stern





If you just have to have fresh lobster for breakfast, Porthole's lobster Benedict is a good choice.  Not a regular menu item, it is a frequent special.  The large-chunk, spuddy home fries are delicious, too.
"If you just have to have fresh lobster for breakfast, Porthole's lobster Benedict is a good choice. Not a regular menu item, it is a frequent special. The large-chunk, spuddy home fries are delicious, too."
Cliff Strutz


Buttermilk pancakes are available plain or dotted with blueberries, raspberries or cranberries. If you are a maple syrup devotee, bring your own; the kitchen doesn't offer it.
"Buttermilk pancakes are available plain or dotted with blueberries, raspberries or cranberries. If you are a maple syrup devotee, bring your own; the kitchen doesn't offer it."
Michael Stern


A view from a table in back looking towards the front of The Porthole. That's the old bar on the left.
"A view from a table in back looking towards the front of The Porthole. That's the old bar on the left."
Michael Stern


Of course, lobster is available for supper. This beautiful poster of one graces the Porthole's wall.
"Of course, lobster is available for supper. This beautiful poster of one graces the Porthole's wall."
Michael Stern


In warm weather, the choice seats at Porthole are outside with a view of the water.
"In warm weather, the choice seats at Porthole are outside with a view of the water."
Cliff Strutz


Custom House Wharf is a wildly colorful old place, its buildings' walls listing this way and that, a raised sidewalk broadcasting the ancient sound of people clumping along sprung wood.
"Custom House Wharf is a wildly colorful old place, its buildings' walls listing this way and that, a raised sidewalk broadcasting the ancient sound of people clumping along sprung wood."
Michael Stern



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