Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in Portland, Maine

Guest praise · Portland, Maine

Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in Portland, Maine, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in Portland or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in Maine.

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Best for Casual Dining · Portland, Maine

Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining in Portland, Maine

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#4

Flatbread Company

Portland, Maine

73.3
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#5

Quanto Basta

Portland, Maine

16.3
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#6

Lazzari

Portland, Maine

75.8
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#7

Five Guys

Portland, Maine

16.0
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#8

Pizza Villa

Portland, Maine

69.1
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#9

Terlingua

Portland, Maine

80.7
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#10

Wilson County Barbecue

Portland, Maine

76.3
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#11

Thames Landing

Portland, Maine

70.5
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#12

Stacks Pancake Co.

Portland, Maine

70.2
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#13

The Thirsty Pig

Portland, Maine

81.2
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#14

Cargo Pizza Company

Portland, Maine

77.6
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#15

Bite into Maine

Portland, Maine

77.1
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#16

The Front Room

Portland, Maine

75.9
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#17

Calafia Cantina y Fonda

Portland, Maine

71.6
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#18

Anthony's Italian Kitchen

Portland, Maine

65.9
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#19

Copper Branch

Portland, Maine

15.1
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#20

Tuan Yuan Hotpot

Portland, Maine

67.2
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#21

Luke's Lobster Portland Pier

Portland, Maine

82.1
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#22

Nom Cafe

Portland, Maine

78.2
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#23

The Highroller Lobster Co.

Portland, Maine

80.4
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#24

Tomaso's Pizza and Burger Bar

Portland, Maine

66.2
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#25

Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck

Portland, Maine

18.0
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