Portland, Maine Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our guide on closed down restaurants in Portland, Maine, a vibrant city home to 65,705 residents. Nestled along the stunning shores of Casco Bay, Portland is known for its picturesque waterfront and thriving culinary scene. However, the landscape has seen its share of businesses permanently closed or temporarily closed, as some beloved eateries have shut down for good. Explore our curated list to reflect on Portland’s unique dining tapestry.

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Bar Futo
425 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Permanently Closed
Closed Date: 11/1/2025

Closed after 9 years; owner thanked patrons and hinted at future plans.

Sonny’s – Portland – 83 Exchange St
83 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Vignola – Portland – 10 Dana St
10 Dana St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
The Peaks Island House Restaurant – Portland – 20 Island Ave
20 Island Ave
Portland, ME 04108
Status: Closed Permanently
Babylon Restaurant – Portland – 1192 Forest Ave
1192 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04103
Status: Closed Permanently
JP’s Bistro – Portland – 496 Woodford St
496 Woodford St
Portland, ME 04103
Status: Closed Permanently
Liquid Riot – Portland – 250 Commercial St
250 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
The Yard – Portland – 82 Hanover St Suite 7
82 Hanover St Suite 7
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Ruby’s West End – Portland – 64 Pine St
64 Pine St
Portland, ME 04102
Status: Closed Permanently
Maelily Ryleigh’s – Portland – 949 Forest Ave
949 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04103
Status: Closed Permanently
Eaux – Portland – 90 Exchange St
90 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Petite Jacqueline – Portland – 46 Market St
46 Market St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Paciarino – Portland – 470 Fore St
470 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Five Guys – Portland – 425 Fore St
425 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Rivalries – Portland – 10 Cotton St
10 Cotton St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Lupitas Taqueria – Portland – 15 Exchange St
15 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
The Bar and Bites 8 Exchange – Portland – 8 Exchange St
8 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
The Maker’s Galley – Portland – 5 Commercial St
5 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
3 Buoys – Portland – 111 Cumberland Ave
111 Cumberland Ave
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Lolita – Portland – 90 Congress St
90 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Drifters Wife – Portland – 59 Washington Ave
59 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Stroudwater Distillery – Portland – 4 Thompsons Point
4 Thompsons Point
Portland, ME 04102
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Portland – 952 Brighton Ave
952 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
Status: Closed Permanently
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina – Portland – 420 Maine Mall Rd
420 Maine Mall Rd
Portland, ME 04106
Status: Closed Permanently
The Egg & I Restaurants – Portland – 139 Riverside St
139 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
Status: Closed Permanently
Pizzaiolo Bar and Grille – Portland – 865 Forest Ave
865 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04103
Status: Closed Permanently
Samuel’s Bar & Grill – Portland – 1160 Forest Ave
1160 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04103
Status: Closed Permanently
The Dogfish Bar and Grille – Portland – 128 Free St
128 Free St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Hifi Donuts – Portland – 30 City Center
30 City Center
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Broken Arrow – Portland – 545 Congress St
545 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
BRGR Bar – Portland – 11 Brown St
11 Brown St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Five Fifty-Five – Portland – 555 Congress St
555 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Rhum Food + Grog – Portland – 98 Cross St N
98 Cross St N
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Sebago Brewing Company Brewpub – Portland – 211 Fore St
211 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Baharat – Portland – 91 Anderson St
91 Anderson St
Portland, ME 04101
Status: Closed Permanently
Red Coach Grill – Portland
Exit 8 and Maine Turnpike
Portland, ME 4103
Status: Closed Permanently

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Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Portland
155 Riverside St
Portland, ME 4103
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant was open in 1970. The location at 155 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103 is now a Ramada Plaza, and the restaurant is Volcano Restaurant Bar & Grill.

Bar Futo
425 Fore St
Portland, ME
Status: Closed Down

Closing after two years; parent group planning a new concept in 2026.