Local Coastal Dining in the Heart of Portland’s Old Port

Indoor and outdoor dining featuring seasonal New England cuisine, crafted cocktails, and relaxed waterfront energy

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Made for Portland Days + Nights

Harbor Bistro + Terrace is made for the rhythm of Portland’s Old Port — from early morning breakfast to vibrant evenings around the fire pits.

Start your day with breakfast and coffee in a relaxed coastal-inspired setting just steps from downtown Portland. As the day unfolds, the space naturally shifts with the energy of the city — a comfortable place to gather, meet, and ease into your plans.

In the evening, Harbor Bistro + Terrace becomes a lively destination for pre-dinner cocktails, seasonal plates, and post-dinner drinks by the fire pits. Whether we’re your starting point, your main event, or where the night comes to a close, the experience is designed to flex around your plans in the Old Port.

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Overhead view of brunch with blueberry pancakes, eggs Benedict with shrimp, roasted potatoes, greens, coffee, and juice on a marble table

Breakfast

Morning favorites, fresh starts, Maine classics.

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Sliced medium-rare steak with herb garnish and seasoned fries, topped with sauce being poured from a small pitcher

Dinner

Seasonal plates, coastal inspiration, and craft cocktails.

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Slice of cake topped with whipped cream, blueberries, blueberry sauce, and fresh mint.

Desserts

From sweet bites to sweet sips, it's the perfect way to end the evening.

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Bartender garnishing a frothy orange cocktail with an orange peel in a coupe glass

Drinks

From sweet bites to sweet sips, it's the perfect way to end the evening.

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Live + Local on the Terrace

Enjoy live music all summer long with Live + Local on the Terrace at Harbor Bistro + Terrace. Join us most Thursdays and Fridays for an evening of local talent, seasonal cocktails, and coastal-inspired fare in a relaxed outdoor setting. Whether you're meeting friends, unwinding after work, or making a night of it in Portland's Old Port, Live + Local on the Terrace is the perfect soundtrack to your summer evenings.

Thursdays & Fridays
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Thanksgiving at Harbor Bistro
Nov 26
Thanksgiving at Harbor Bistro

Bring your favorite people, come hungry, and leave the cooking to us. We’ll take care of the feast so you can focus on enjoying the day together.

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Park. Sip. Eat. Stroll.

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Dining at Harbor Bistro + Terrace comes with validated parking, allowing guests to enjoy complimentary parking in the heart of Portland's Old Port.

Park your car, enjoy drinks, dinner, and a walk through the neighborhood, then return for dessert, a nightcap, or simply pick up your car when you're ready. One parking spot. A full Old Port experience.

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Group Dining in Downtown Portland

Elegant restaurant dining room with upholstered chairs, set tables, lamps, and dark wood windows

Planning a celebration, rehearsal dinner, corporate gathering, or group outing? Harbor Bistro + Terrace welcomes large parties with flexible seating, a vibrant waterfront atmosphere, and menus designed to make every gathering memorable. Whether you're hosting an intimate group or a larger celebration, our team is here to help create the perfect dining experience.

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Rich, tender, and full of flavor, our house-made braised meatball is everything you’re craving.🍴 Finished with slow-roasted marinara, toasted pine nut pesto, and shaved aged parmesan, served alongside grilled olive oil bruschetta for the perf
Spring has sprung, and patio season is officially on.☀️ Our terrace has started blooming, the drinks are cold, and we can’t wait to see it buzzing with your energy all summer long.🌿
Thursday nights at Harbor Bistro + Terrace are the pre-weekend treat we all need. Pick any 2 entrees and don't forget to choose a complimentary appetizer or dessert to go with it! 🌮🥗
Our Maine Maple Old Fashioned is anything but old. 🥃 Try our version of this staple drink, reimagined with Maine maple flavors, but still the warm, smooth notes you know and love.
The iconic Smoked Lox Bagel, always loaded, always luxurious🥯✨
There’s always room for a date night, start the weekend early and make Thursdays count. ✨ At Harbor Bistro + Terrace, enjoy a complimentary appetizer or dessert when you order two entrées. So whether it's a new tradition or catching up
Fluffy, sweet, and bursting with juicy Maine blueberries 🫐🥞✨ a little taste of summer in every bite.