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danisar Jul 7, 2008 12:58 PM

Late night (around 11) Portland ME eats?

I'll be flying into Portland on Friday night and would love a good place to grab a very late dinner that night...I've checked a few of my stand-bys, including Hugo's, Fore Street, The Great Lost Bear, Jay's Oyster bar, but the kitchens will already be closed. Does anyone have some good recommendations for a little bit later at night?

Thanks!

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    grittys457 Jul 8, 2008 04:07 AM

    The Grill Room serves their bar menu very late and you can sit outside if it's nice

    http://www.thefrontroomrestaurant.com/grillroom

    Sebago Brewing Company on the middle of Middle St and Market serves pretty decent brewpub fare and they serve until at least 12:30, also with outdoor seating.

    Vignola also serves until midnight

    www.vignolamaine.com

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      danisar Jul 8, 2008 06:54 AM

      Thanks, the Grill Room is supposed to be pretty good, right? That sounds like a great option.

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        grittys457 Jul 8, 2008 05:42 PM

        I went to eat at the Grill Room both Friday and Saturday night. I really don't see myself going out to dinner at any other restaurant in the near future.

        I had the filet mignon Friday night and it was so good. I eat pizza every single day of the year due to being part of a family business, but we decided to try their pepperoni pizza as an app and I was really impressed. Everything my wife had both nights, she loved too.

        The place is just refreshing for Portland. Finally something with upscale food, but no attitude at all in a really nice location. Fun to people watch outside too if you get a table out there.

        To be honest, the part I like the most about the place is that everybody who works there looks and acts professional. Harding stays at the helm and he runs a real tight ship from the looks of it.

        So yeah, go there. You won't need a reservation for that time.

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