Otherside Diner

"I eat here every time I visit. If you’re tired of the Old Port Becky’s and Miss Portland wait and really want the best there is, come here. Great service, relaxed atmosphere, and the food. Well, the breakfast is fantastic. Every time. I love the pork belly Benedict. The Hercules is huge, eggs and bacon are perfect, the potato fritter is golden brown and fantastic, and the pancake is as light as a feather. Try it."

"This is an upmarket diner with very good food with little twists on standard fare. I had the pork belly eggs benedict which was well made. I wasnt a fan of the apple relish so you may want to order that on the side. Their breakfast potato is a little globe of potato rosti which looked fabulous but was slightly undercooked by the time you reach the middle (the inherent challenge of the ball shape I suspect). Standard coffee was good and prices were reasonable. It is very pleasant decor, very clean, good background music. The menu is though very limited so to me its more of a "restaurant" than true diner. So just check out the menu before you go. For its menu limitation only Im giving it a 4. If you like what's on the short menu, you will rate it a five"

"I was told by a local to go here and I was not disappointed. This Greek diner made an amazing breakfast and has the charm of old school diners. If you’re in Portland check them out. I had an amazing lamb sausage!"

"I had been out walking the town, on a cold rainy Portland Morning. I decided a Hearty Breakfast was in order. Walking in here was the best decision Ive made food wise in a long time. Due to my social anxiety disorder,I usually don't like sitting at the counter,but I was alone,and these stools were sufficiently spaced, so I wasn't banging elbows with anyone. I felt quite comfortable,and the staff was very pleasant. The Hercules Breakfast was a thing of beauty. An all inclusive affair of eggs, Toast, Hash browns, Meat Choice, and one of the most beautiful Pancakes my eyes have ever beheld. The Hashbrowns were a crispy,dense, deep fried, potato ball of a sort. Hot, Golden, Crispy, yet moist inside. It was something different, a deliciously welcome delight. The Pancake as stated above,was beautiful. Served with a little scatted fruit, house whipped citrus butter, a flurry of powdered sugar,and what I presume was real Maine Maple Syrup. Excellent. The Bacon,was special. Thick cut. Homestyle Country Flavor. Any Country Boy will know what I mean. This was the good stuff. I really enjoyed my breakfast here. I'm a breakfast boy! If you are too, stop in here,you can't go wrong. They also do lunch. It's also away from the hustle of downtown. A nice little location by the bridge. They seem to actually appreciate your business, unlike some places in this town."

"The fried chicken sandwich was definitely not for me as it was both dark and white chicken, and I would say mostly dark. It may be a greek thing, but it wasn't a me thing and really could not eat it. My wife got chicken fingers and was a better choice. The service was friendly, and food preparation was slow. This was a total disappointment for me. Bummer"