Opening hours
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Portland: 9:09 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (207) 773-4653 to confirm.
Location & directions
20 Custom House WharfPortland, ME 04101
About The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is a seafood restaurant located at 20 Custom House Wharf in Portland, Maine. It's part of our guide to 195 restaurants, cafes and bars in Portland.
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is open 7 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:00 AM most days.
The menu we have on file lists 86 items across 12 sections, including BREAKFAST MENU - BREAKFAST, BREAKFAST MENU - SIDES, BREAKFAST MENU - PORTHOLE BENEDICTS*, LUNCH/DINNER MENU - RAW BAR, and LUNCH/DINNER MENU - APPETIZERS. Listed prices range from $3.00 to $44.00, with a typical item around $15.00. You will find options like CORNED BEEF HASH, TRADITIONAL EGGS BENNIE, and SHRIMP.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid parking lot and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (207) 773-4653 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Seafood Restaurant
- Address
- 20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
- Phone
- (207) 773-4653
- Price range
- $30 to $40 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Menu
- 86 items · $3.00–$44.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for seafood restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Porthole Restaurant & Pub’s weekday schedule with 5 other seafood restaurants in Portland. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 100% of them (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 97 hours a week, 43 hours more than the local median of 54. 80% of seafood restaurants in Portland open on Sundays, and The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is one of them.
Compared with 5 other seafood restaurants in Portland that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for seafood restaurants in Maine
Based on 10 menus with 430 priced items from seafood restaurants in Maine, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $17.45.
At The Porthole Restaurant & Pub the median listed price is $15.00, close to the typical $14.00 for seafood restaurants in Maine.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 50% | $10.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 40% | $14.00 |
| Onion Rings | 40% | $10.00 |
| Shrimp | 40% | $15.88 |
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Porthole Restaurant & Pub there are 60 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 119 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (19), Bars & Pubs (13), Bakeries & Desserts (10), and Seafood (9).
Competition is strong: 9 other seafood restaurants are within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Scales, < 0.1 mi away.
20 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaFlatbread Pizza< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanRí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiMami0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsStandard Baking Co.0.1 mi
What to expect at a seafood restaurant
Seafood restaurants range from fish shacks and oyster bars to upscale dining rooms and Cajun boil houses. What is on the menu depends heavily on the region: lobster rolls and clam chowder in New England, crab cakes in Maryland, shrimp and grits and fried catfish in the South, crawfish in Louisiana and salmon and Dungeness crab in the Pacific Northwest.
What to order
- Oysters – ask where they come from; local varieties are usually the freshest
- Fish and chips or a fried basket – the casual classic
- Chowder or gumbo – regional soups and stews
- Seafood boil – shrimp, crab or crawfish with corn and potatoes
Good to know
- Check the “market price” before ordering lobster or crab.
- Coastal seafood restaurants get very busy on summer weekends.
- Raw shellfish carries extra risk for some diners; ask staff if you have concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Porthole Restaurant & Pub's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is The Porthole Restaurant & Pub open on Sunday?
Yes, The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is The Porthole Restaurant & Pub located?
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is located at 20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101.
What is the phone number of The Porthole Restaurant & Pub?
You can call The Porthole Restaurant & Pub at (207) 773-4653.
Does The Porthole Restaurant & Pub offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Porthole Restaurant & Pub offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at The Porthole Restaurant & Pub?
The typical price range at The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is $30 to $40 per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $44.00.
Does The Porthole Restaurant & Pub take reservations?
Yes, The Porthole Restaurant & Pub accepts reservations.
Is The Porthole Restaurant & Pub wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is The Porthole Restaurant & Pub open late?
Yes – The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near The Porthole Restaurant & Pub?
There are 119 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Porthole Restaurant & Pub. Nearby options include Flatbread Pizza (< 0.1 mi), Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), and Starbucks (0.1 mi).
Are there other seafood restaurants near The Porthole Restaurant & Pub?
9 other seafood restaurants within a mile. The closest is Scales, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do seafood restaurants in Maine cost?
Based on 10 menus with 430 priced items from seafood restaurants in Maine, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $17.45.
