Congress Bar and Grill, serving Portlanders delicious food & beers for years! Fully embrace Portland’s laid-back, no frills attitude. Try Thai chili wings and the best fries in the city while vintage game shows play on-screen. Happy hour everyday 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. & 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Late night menu Fri & Sat. Open 7 days, 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., 617 Congress St., Portland. 828-9944. El Corazon, Mexican food from the heart. Authentic family recipes passed down through generations, plus an “oversized tequila selection.” Try Portland’s own “Marisco”—a Mexican seafood cocktail of shrimp, bay scallops, clams, octopus, and, naturally, Maine lobster. Open lunch and dinner, Mon.-Thur. 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. till 11:00 p.m.;Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 190 State St. Portland. elcorazonportland. com, 536-1354. Fish Bones American Grill offers creatively prepared American cuisine along the canal in the historic Bates Mill complex in the heart of downtown Lewiston. Open seven days, offering dinner Monday through Sunday, lunch Monday through Friday, and brunch on Sundays. Come get hooked at 70 Lincoln Street, Bates Mill No. 6! fishbonesmaine.com, 333-3663. FlatbreadCompany Portland,Tucked betweentwowharvesonPortland’s waterfront,thisfamily-friendlyrestaurant featuressignaturepizzasplusweeklycarne andveggiespecials—allmadewithlocal ingredients,bakedinawood-fired,clayoven. Everythingishomemade,organic,andnitrate- free.Twentylocaldraftsandcocktailsfeaturing all-localbreweriesanddistilleries.Flatbread hasaperfectwaterside,relaxedatmosphere foranyoccasion.72CommercialSt.,772- 8777,flatbreadcompany.com/portland. Homage Restaurant dazzles with scratch- made, hand-crafted food and cocktails. Tuck into our mushroom tarts, Mom’s Fried Chicken, Steak “Wellington,” Steak and Scallops, Squash and Beans, Gingersnap Creme Brulee, or Blondie Sundae. 9 Mechanic St. Freeport, ME. 869-5139 homagetherestaurant.com. HurricaneRestaurant,NewEnglandcuisine withaninternationaltwist.Localproduceand seafood,fullbar,award-winningwinelist, in-housedessertchef,lobster&blueberrypie! SundayBrunch&Make-Your-OwnBloody MaryBar.Goodrestaurantscomeandgo. Greatrestaurantsgetbetterandbetter.Lunch &dinnersevendaysaweek.Barmenualways available.Reservationssuggested.29Dock Square,Kennebunkport,Maine.967-9111, www.hurricanerestaurant.com. J’s Oyster is a premier seafood destination and locals’ favorite with indoor and outdoor waterfront seating on one of Portland’s scenic piers. Established in 1977, J’s offers classic favorites and friendly service. Coastal Living claimed J’s as one of “America’s Best Seafood Dives 2016.” 722-4828. Maria’s Ristorante is Portland’s original classic Italian Restaurant. Greg and Tony 773.7210 375 Fore Street in the old Port Facebook.com/bullFeeneyS @bullFeeneyS Scratch-made Nice People Totally Authentic Bull Feeney’s Bull Feeney’s portland’s pub Mon.–Thurs. 11am–10pm Fri.–Sat. 11am–11pm Sunday–9am–9pm Mexican food from the heart. DAVID’S davidsrestaurant.com DAVID’S OPUS TEN davidsopus10.com PORTLAND 22 MONUMENT SQUARE SOUTH PORTLAND DAVID’S 388 davids388.com 388 COTTAGE ROAD Order online today at DAVIDSRESTAURANT.COM Please all the palates on your list. The David’s Gift Card. Dining Guide 62 por t l a n d monthly magazine