The Porthole Restaurant & Pub

About Us

The Porthole Restaurant & Pub serves the kind of place people remember after a day on the water. At 20 Custom House Wharf in Portland, the setting does a lot of the talking, with harbor activity, pier-side energy, and a laid-back waterfront feel that fits a breakfast stop, a lunch break, or an evening out.

Guests come for the easygoing mix of diner comfort, seafood, and pub style, and the experience feels relaxed from the first step inside. It is the sort of spot where locals and visitors alike can settle in, watch the waterfront, and enjoy a meal with a view that feels distinctly Portland.

With a strong 4.3-star rating from thousands of reviews, The Porthole Restaurant & Pub has built a reputation for being both casual and memorable. From early mornings to late evenings on Fridays and Saturdays, it offers a dependable place to gather, refuel, and enjoy the harbor atmosphere that makes this corner of the city stand out.

What We Offer

From breakfast through dinner, The Porthole Restaurant & Pub offers a broad, crowd-pleasing menu that fits the rhythm of a waterfront day. It is a comfortable choice for a morning meal, a casual lunch, or a relaxed evening with drinks and a view.

As a seafood restaurant, diner, breakfast restaurant, and bar, the experience brings together different cravings in one place. That flexibility makes it easy to visit with family, meet friends after work, or stop in while exploring Portland’s working waterfront.

The setting at Custom House Wharf adds to the appeal, giving each visit a true harbor-side feel. If you want a place that feels local, unfussy, and ready for anything from coffee to cocktails, this is a strong stop any day of the week.

Why Choose Us

4.3-star rating from 3,590 reviews shows steady guest approval across many visits.

Located at 20 Custom House Wharf, with a genuine waterfront setting in Portland.

Open seven days a week, with hours that start at 7:00 AM for early arrivals.

Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11:00 PM, making it easy to plan a longer night out.

Blends diner comfort, seafood, breakfast, and bar service in one casual spot.

What Our Customers Say

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4 months ago

"Food was absolutely delicious! Very dog and kid friendly. We had the grilled cheese for the kids, lobster roll, clam chowder, and fish tacos. All of them were delicious! We also highly recommend the spicy watermelon margarita (it was perfect!). Great place to sit by the water, enjoy the food, and great atmosphere (there was live music and service was great!)."

— Cecilia Flores-Rodríguez

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a year ago

"Another stop on a cruise vacation. Usually limited to where you can go based on how far you can get from the boat and what’s open early in the morning. This was a pretty good restaurant. The food was alright I can’t think of anything bad just didn’t stick out in my memory. I did wish they had slightly more vegetables with the dishes to bulk them up What did however was the beautiful location on the pier and the wonderful staff. For a place that has to deal with a bevy of cruisers they really went to extra mile to be excellent hosts. Had a great time sitting on the boardwalk in the perfect weather! Thanks guys"

— Daniel Maros

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a month ago

"We visited because we saw this had been on good network. Great atmosphere, right on the water and you get to see ships going in and out of the harbor. We walked to the end of the pier the restaurant was on and saw some seals swimming in the harbor. We arrived early and before lunch started, but they still were kind enough to seat us and let us order drinks. Our server Meghan was great. She took orders and got us ready for when lunch started. She was very helpful going over the menu and checking in with how we were doing. Wait for food was not long. Crab cakes were ordered by some in our group and they said they were good. The blackened haddock sandwich was amazing. Great flavor and cooked perfectly. Another in our group had the fish tacos and said it was perfect and amazing. Two in our group ordered lobster rolls. Both consider themselves to be lobster roll connoisseurs. They thought the rolls were ok, their main critique was the lobster needed more butter. Very glad we cam here and experienced on vacation. I will say it is a little on the pricey side."

— adam plach

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3 months ago

"Great vibe. Good beer. Great service. Fish tacos were good but single flour shells/tortillas don’t work well fella apart immediately. Traditional double and corn don’t crumble fast. Otherwise I have zero complaints."

— M&M

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2 weeks ago

"Amazing spot off the ocean to grab lunch. The entire staff is extremely polite. 'Da labsta roll" was exactly what I was looking and did not disappoint. Sitting on the dock with the ocean breeze and boats coming and going gives any vacationer the experience they're looking for. Enjoy!!"

— Daniel Spalding