In Dining & FoodRegion Portland regional results
What are the best restaurants in Portland, ME?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 5 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scales | 5/5 | 67.9 |
| 2 | Twelve | 4/5 | 67.2 |
| 3 | Leeward | 4/5 | 52.4 |
| 4 | Fore Street Restaurant | 3/5 | 50.2 |
| 5 | Central Provisions | 3/5 | 45.0 |
| 6 | Fore Street | 3/5 | 43.7 |
| 7 | The Honey Paw | 2/5 | 31.4 |
| 8 | Wayside Tavern | 2/5 | 28.8 |
| 9 | Street & Co | 2/5 | 25.6 |
| 10 | Eventide Oyster Co. | 2/5 | 22.1 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| andrewzimmern.substack.comportal · Zimmern’s Guide: Where to Eat in Maine Right Now, Plus Spots That Locals Love, Bakeries, Pizzerias and More |  1 surfaces |
| boston.eater.comBest Restaurants in Portland, Maine | Eater Boston |  1 surfaces |
| coolstuff.nycSavor drink pairings and seasonal fare at Wayside Tavern | 1 surfaces |
| feastio.comThe Best Restaurants in Portland, Maine (2026) |  1 surfaces |
| fodors.com51 Best Restaurants in Portland, Maine - Fodor’s Travel |  1 surfaces |
| maine.comBest Restaurants in Portland, Maine | 1 surfaces |
| marriott.comSavor farm-to-table cuisine at UNION Restaurant | 1 surfaces |
| portlandfoodmap.comList View | 1 surfaces |
| pressherald.comThe best restaurants in Greater Portland for a special occasion | 1 surfaces |
| streetandcompany.netStreet and Co. | 1 surfaces |
| theadventuristmagazine.comThe Best Restaurants Right Now in Portland, Maine | 1 surfaces |
| theinfatuation.comThe 28 Best Restaurants In Portland, Maine - Portland, ME - The Infatuation | 1 surfaces |
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