Portland\u2019s food scene has no shortage of places worth talking about, but one waterfront restaurant just got a pretty major national shoutout.<\/p>\n
Douro, located at 110 Thames Street in Portland\u2019s East End, has been named to The New York Times\u2019 2026 Restaurant List, featuring 50 of the publication\u2019s favorite restaurants in America right now. Even more notable? Douro is the only restaurant in Maine to make this year\u2019s list.<\/p>\n
A Taste of Portugal on Portland\u2019s Waterfront<\/p>\n
Douro opened in October 2025, so it hasn\u2019t even been around for a full year. The seafood-forward restaurant and wine bar takes inspiration from Portugal and the Atlantic, with a menu built around fresh seafood, shareable plates, Portuguese wines and cocktails.<\/p>\n
Think local oysters, grilled octopus, salt cod croquettes and cataplana, a Portuguese seafood stew, all served in a bright waterfront space that feels very Portland while still giving you a little taste of Portugal.<\/p>\n
The New York Times Takes Notice<\/p>\n
According to The New York Times, 16 writers and editors traveled around the country for this year\u2019s list, ultimately choosing 50 restaurants. The list isn\u2019t ranked, but Douro earned its place for the way it brings together coastal Portugal and coastal Maine, with just as much attention paid to local vegetables as seafood.<\/p>\n
For a restaurant that opened less than a year ago, that\u2019s a pretty impressive way to put itself, and Portland, on the national dining map.<\/p>\n
20 “Under-the-Radar” Maine Craft Breweries<\/p>\n
Thanks to our great listeners we were able to compile a list of many of Maine’s great “under-the-radar” craft breweries.<\/p>\n
These great spots can be found across the state, and waiting for you to give them a try.<\/p>\n
How many have you been to?<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka<\/p>\n
TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Things to do in Portland, Maine<\/p>\n
Looking for fun things to do in Portland, ME? Here is what the reviewers on TripAdvisor say are the 10 best attractions.<\/p>\n
This list was updated in September of 2026<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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