![]() ![]() Note: Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. However, it is impossible for our long-standing and successful small businesses to continue without the harbor being brought into a state of good repair. Below, find our guide to dining in Creston-Kenilworth, from morning Benedicts to late-night gin fizzes. Portland Harbor is a critical economic hub for the State of Maine and greater New England. The heart of the neighborhood, however, is Southeast Gladstone - a street name unfamiliar to plenty of Portlanders in other quadrants, but home to terrific bars, one of the city’s oldest sushi restaurants, and one of Portland’s few remaining all-day cafes serving both morning caffeine and evening booze. Rather than one main strip, Creston-Kenilworth’s epicurean highlights are clustered blocks apart, many on the neighborhood’s edge on either Powell or Southeast Holgate, including well-known draws like Hopworks’ creative brews and Cafe Rowan’s celebrated brunch. I would give this review a "poor" but the great setting on this beautiful summer night saved the overall experience, so it gets an "average.Anchored around the small, tree-filled Kenilworth and Creston parks, Creston-Kenilworth is just a short stroll from the popular dining corridor on nearby Division however, because of the separation created by the busy (and sometimes deadly) Southeast Powell Boulevard, it feels like an entirely different world. I won't be racing back to The Porthole anytime soon. The few that there were, were mostly 30-somethings who had zero interest in older men like ourselves, and were hovered around the center of the deck, drinking- near the fairly loud band and live music. it was hard to tell the straights from the gays, and really. which was happenstance, and really had nothing to do with our experience of the restaurant itself. The only saving grace was the nice deck, perfect balmy weather and lovely full moon. This was not an expensive meal, but with less than satisfying food and service, it was not worth it. When we finally flagged-down our server to bring the check, he hovered over the table and said he'd wait (while we prepared to get our money out)- awkward. The shrimp cocktail came on a plate with a piece of wilted lettuce, and our waiter had to go back to get the cocktail sauce, as he forgot to bring it the first time. I had a cup of lobster bisque, which was creamy/tasty and hot enough but had almost no discernible lobster meat in it. He said the 2 small cakes were "mushy" and they came on a piece of wilted lettuce. ![]() so he settled for the crab cake appetizer. My friend then attempted to order an entrée off the menu, but the waiter said they were out of it. pour of house merlot wine, and it cost him $8.00. I wasn't impressed, and just ordered water. I asked him to tell me about the dry/sweet factor of the two hard ciders they had on the menu. Maybe its just that the place was really busy, but at times it was frustrating that we couldn't get his attention. He was nice enough during our meal, but disappeared for long periods of time in-between visits. A different server: 30-something thin man in very casual attire came over to take our order. Contact us about how we can plan your perfect seaside event. This review was written after our visit in 2010 the restaurant is still alive and well as of 2023 Bob and I ordered New England Clam Chowder and the Lobster Sandwich - their version of the lobster roll. If you are looking for a true New England event experience, The Porthole Restaurant and Pub is the perfect place to host rehearsal dinners, reunions, company outings, lobster bakes and BBQ’s just to name a few events. The server basically gave up and just let us stay. One of our favorites, Diners Drive-ins and Dives, directed us to The Porthole Restaurant on Custom House Wharf, right on the waterfront. but the party did not want to be squeezed into such a small table, so they asked for another. When the server spotted us, bringing over her party of 6 to our small table, she attempted to shoo us away. little did we know, they were apparently taking names on a waiting list. It was crowded, though we walked right in and sat ourselves at a table on the far end of the deck, overlooking the harbor and the full moon- gorgeous ! But Oops. A friend and I came here tonight to attend the Guerilla Queer Bar event. You can't beat the location right on the Portland working waterfront- fish smell and all. They're primarily known for their cheap eats breakfasts, and I've been a number of times during both breakfast and lunch. It reopened last year or the year before following code or cleanliness violations. The Porthole has been around a long time.
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