Local 188

"My husband and I had seen this restaurant several times walking in Longfellow Square and so we finally decided we were going to have dinner and so happy that we did! The food was amazing the ambiance is low lit, cozy yet romantic. We ordered coffee and it was good but not robust enough for me although my husband enjoyed it. Also, the coffee could have been hotter after pouring creamer in it the coffee was warm not hot. Our server was fabulous and everything we ordered was just perfect!! This is going to be our New go to restaurant!"

"Outstanding! Fist time in Main. We were able to sit at the bar seats in front of the chef’s area…awesome for a front row view of all the action. Our server Jaq was very attentive and helpful with suggestions, she was doing several jobs in the restaurant and still had time to make sure we were taken care of. We talked to owner who made sure we were enjoying the experience. We may go back tomorrow morning for breakfast. A definite must experience when in Portland."

"The seafood paella is delicious. You could easily share it with 3 of your friends. This place is comfortable and the service is good. I would recommend it for brunch, lunch, or dinner."

"Food here was delicious. I enjoyed the summer scramble with the Flower Child tea. Atmosphere was nice. Would definitely come here for lunch/dinner on my next visit to Portland."

"Atmosphere is nice but the host was very rude. You’d expect someone who’s the “face” of the restaurant to walk in to be warm and welcoming but this guy wasn’t at all. Snowy Saturday with 2 other parties here when we walked in (mostly empty) and he sat us at a table near the door so when it opened the cold air blew directly on us, so we politely asked to move. If the restaurant was full with people we obviously wouldn’t have asked to move but we didn’t think it was a big deal since it was empty and the host showed he was annoyed and was rude about our request. After this we debated leaving but really wanted to try the food here. The food was amazing glad we gave this place a chance but I think I’d pass next time if the host is always that hostile. Our server was nice but almost 0 personality. The host pours waters and leaves them out for long periods of time before the tables are seated. They leave cream out in glass containers on the tables which is a little concerning for food safety. Would come again for the food alone or get takeout but definitely on the lower service scale for a Portland restaurant."