Unfortunately, we didn’t make it for a dine-in experience but we did stop in the following day to grab a few canned beers and items from their shop. Their shop has a great selection of beers including limited-edition varieties you can’t get in most stores. They also have other souvenirs such as shirts, glasses, mugs, bottle openers and other items. Great environment and space overall…lots of open space with tables and chairs throughout. There is a Bite Into Maine food truck in the front which is a great option. All staff we encountered during our short time there were great…friendly and helpful.

Absolutely go see this gem! Lovingly restored and kept, the workmanship is incredible. The decor is lavish. The docents were all so knowledgeable and friendly; and shared so much interesting information that really brought our visit over the top. We spent about an hour here. Be sure to ask about the restoration of the smoking room; specifically the fabrics. It’s an amazing story.

For over 40 Years our family has used Casco Bay Lines to escape the madness of the world and go to a slice of heaven called Long Island, Maine. They are always dependable and affordable and most importantly safety minded. I love the ferry and all it's beautiful colors. The crews are helpful and the facilities well maintained. Thank you Casco Bay Lines for enabling our family to experience the Best Maine has to offer.

We took in a Portland Sea Dogs game last evening at Hadlock Field. A Red Sox AA affiliate, young stars hoping to make it big. Beautiful ball park, family friendly atmosphere with all kinds of fun for kids between innings. The game was well played with some great hits and stellar defense. Great family entertainment for not a lot of money. Parking is somewhat difficult but manageable. You’re going to have a blast!

360 views of Portland and the surprise was learning about the man who built and ran it and the relationship to Portland's maritime industry; both fascinating and fun. The staff are helpful! The lady at the top was full of insights that I appreciated and made the experience more wonderful.

The service was fast and friendly, even on a busy night. Despite the bustle, our needs were expertly taken care of. We popped in for drinks and dessert, and the toffee carrot cake was absolute perfection…seriously, order one for you and your spouse or be prepared to fight over it. The 'Death Becomes Her' cocktail actually paired great with the cake. Sitting upstairs by the kitchen window added to the experience, giving us a glimpse into their precision, teamwork and overall passion about food. Trust me, they know what they're doing. This place is phenomenal. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend going when they open and getting on the wait list if you don't have a reservation. We went at 5pm and they were able to seat us around 6:30. We were able to leave and go shopping and get a text when the table was ready. Our server was wonderful and attentive. The drinks came out quickly and so did the food. Highly recommend trying whatever specials they have, but all the food was great. The oysters were fabulous. Save room for dessert!

The food was excellent. Great quality ingredients and flavors were very enjoyable. Restaurant was small with not a lot of seating. Wife and I got sat at the window on a make shift bar top. No big deal but would have been a nicer experience at a regular table. My wife really enjoyed her oysters and the Halibut Crudo was rockin'. I enjoyed the Crudo more than the bao bun lobster roll.

This place is the talk of the town. Especially for people who are visiting Portland for a few days or so, you must visit this place. They don't take reservations. The food here hits the sweet spot for me. One of the best fries I have had. And I would recommend getting their flight of sauces along with the fries. Even the ketchup they serve with it is elevated with truffle oil. We ordered a cream of tomato soup, a wild blueberry milkshake and a brisket sandwich as well. Absolutely loved the soup. The milkshake was thick but felt very light on the stomach. And the sandwich was decent. It's a small cozy place with indoor and outdoor dining. The staff here is very friendly, polite and you will always see them smiling.

EDIT: Adding more to my original review having returned to Leeward more than once - it is a top restaurant in Portland. This time around, the order included the sacchettoni, the halibut, and some exceptional asparagus. Oh, and the gnocco fritto, *always* ! ORIGINAL REVIEW: Excellent all around. I would describe the menu as Italian-inspired, given that their big thing is their homemade pasta, but it’s more of a modern menu as opposed to one of traditional Italian dishes. For the starters: the gnocco fritto are a MUST-have. The roasted black salsify root was also fantastic - salsify root being a root veggie that’s something between a parsnip and a potato. That plate was practically licked clean. For the mains: we went all pasta, though they do have a few larger “secondi” type plates. We had the sunchoke & goat cheese agnolotti (stuffed pasta), and the rigatoni with beef & pork ragù bolognese. They had a good drink menu with a nice array of wines and cocktails, as well as nice mocktails. For dessert, we had the plum sorbetto, as well as the best-dressed carrot cake I’ve ever had (topped with candied pecans, fresh blood orange, candied ginger, candied zest, rosemary). We sat at the chef’s counter, which was amazing, because we got to see all of our food being prepared. We observed a super well-run kitchen, with staff seeming to be enjoying themselves, which made the food taste even better, as we were able to appreciate the effort put into it. It was also fun to see the other dishes on the menu being prepared and plated, plus being able to see what the most popular dishes were (the gnocco fritto was a common one, and for good reason). The atmosphere and service were both great - our server was Molly. Be prepared to spend (after tax & tip) upwards of $100 per person - note though that we ordered starters, mains, drinks, and desserts though, so quite a full sampling.