Woodford Food & Beverage
American restaurant · Portland
660 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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Highlights
Farm-to-table seafood & more in a retro diner vibe
Farm-to-table seafood & more in a retro diner vibe
"In Woodford's lovingly restored mid-century modern space, Douglas fir accents and orb lighting draw your eye to a multi-peaked ceiling that recalls a vintage Howard Johnson’s motel. A long zinc bar suited for drinking and dining is the heart of the restaurant, its central mirror reflecting the buzzy dining room and the traffic lights of the bustling five-point intersection outside. Tuck into a comfy booth and look out onto the illuminated "Hopeful" sign that sits atop Speedwell Projects, the art gallery across the street. Chef Courtney Loreg, a wizard at refining classic bistro cuisine, consistently nails seasonally inspired salads and pâtés, though choosing between the legendary brisket burger, stacked with smoky bacon, cheddar, house-made pickles, and dijonaise, and a perfectly cooked steak with warm bone marrow butter presents a welcome challenge." - Alexandra Hall
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"This neighborhood eatery with a retro diner feel provides a much-needed dining option in Woodfords Corner. A Fore Street alum, chef Courtney Loreg delivers brasserie classics like mussels and fries, an epic cheeseburger, and Maine crab cakes. Classic cocktails from the bar make this spot an off-peninsula destination." - Kate McCarty
"Mad Men meets modern brasserie The crowd Friendly, savvy, local The drinks Fun cocktails; great wines The food Steaks, seafood, and salads The service Bygone hospitality" - Mindy Fox
"Just minutes from the peninsula, Woodford has always had one of the best patios in the city, and it’s only gotten better in the past year. Woodford’s patio is covered and heated, and offers a menu that includes a number of its greatest hits, like the downright dreamy burger. Also not to be overlooked: Parisian gnocchi, and Maine crab cakes. Woodford Food & Beverage quickly established itself as an instant classic when it opened five years ago, and it certainly hasn’t lost its touch since converting to outdoor only. Woodford Food & Beverage is open for patio dining (reserve here), takeout, and limited delivery." - Briana Volk
"At Woodford Food & Beverage, everything chef Courtney Loreg touches is exceptional, from the moules frites (mussels from abutting Casco Bay in a lemony-shallot butter sauce) to the award-winning burger (brisket with smoked bacon, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, and dijonaise on a sesame seed bun). You can order that burger for brunch, alongside dulce de leche bread pudding French toast and a plate of biscuits and white sausage gravy with eggs." - Alexandra Hall
