About Us

Our Downtown Portland, ME Restaurant is Located within Portland Harbor Hotel.

We believe Harbor Bistro + Terrace to be a place where seasonal cuisine and genuine service blend and where quality + innovation meet to enhance the fresh take on the local ingredients.

  • We believe in supporting the local community.

  • We believe that seafood should be served fresh and come from local sources.

  • We believe that meat should be obtained from sustainable farms that are both humane + organic.

  • We believe that people seek out authentic local experiences.

Enjoy the bounty of the oceans, streams, farms, and local purveyors’ ingredients as we commit to using fresh, sustainable Maine/New England products whenever possible.

Meet the Chef

Before graduating, Jorge completed a culinary internship in San Sebastián, Spain, where he refined his approach to ingredient-driven cooking and learned the importance of simplicity, seasonality, and allowing exceptional products to speak for themselves. Following graduation, he continued his culinary journey in the United States with the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, gaining experience across multiple hotel outlets, including Atlanta’s iconic Polaris restaurant.

Over the years, Jorge has worked throughout the United States in states including Florida, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maine, building experience in high-volume kitchens, hotel dining, and team leadership. Most recently, he served as Sous Chef at Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, where his passion for elevated coastal cuisine and seasonal ingredients continued to grow.

Now serving as Executive Chef of Harbor Bistro + Terrace, Jorge brings a modern coastal style with subtle global influences, centered around seasonality, fresh ingredients, and approachable yet refined dishes. He believes exceptional dining starts with exceptional products, valuing quality over quantity and creating experiences that make guests feel welcomed, excited, and connected through food.

Chef Jorge is passionate about teamwork, mentorship, and fostering a positive kitchen culture where creativity and collaboration thrive. When he’s not in the kitchen, he can often be found outdoors with his husband Patrick—hiking, boating, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying a great açaí bowl along the Maine coast.