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Il Forno
333 Clarks Pond Parkway, South Portland
October 2026 target, reported by Portland Food Map. Opening dates can change.
Marquis Lounge
150 Park Street, Portland
The venue's current website lists daily service. No longer listed as coming soon.
Elizabeth
47 Wharf Street, Portland, ME
A French-inspired wine bar on Wharf Street from Alex Wight of Crown Jewel. Elizabeth serves small plates and wine in an intimate Old Port setting.
Residence Inn & Moxy at Thompson's Point
220 Thompson's Point Road, Portland
Colwen Hotels announced both hotels open and accepting reservations on August 10, 2026.
Evalina
215 Commercial Street, Portland
The hotel's current website offers suites and booking. Its exact opening date has not been confirmed.
Paak
650 Congress Street, Portland, ME
Thai-inspired bowls and smoothies on Congress Street from the team behind Sook Thai Mobile Kitchen. Paak opened in September 2026 in Portland’s Arts District.
Bad Neighbors
511 Congress Street, Portland, ME
A listening bar on Congress Street pairing a hi-fi sound system with martinis and small plates. Bad Neighbors opened in 2026.
Culture House
683 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME
Soul food and Ethiopian cooking meet at Culture House on Forest Avenue. Owners Martin Beavers and Esperance Yende opened the Woodfords-area restaurant in September 2026.
Chérie
249 Congress Street, Portland, ME
A small French bistro on Congress Street from Melody Medina and Quinn Williams. Chérie serves dishes including steak frites, with indoor seating and a patio.
Aomori Kitchen + Market
52 Hanover Street, Portland, ME
A Japanese market, bakery, and café on Hanover Street. Aomori Kitchen + Market offers pastries, prepared food, and pantry goods alongside its sister restaurant, Aomori.
Ladyfish
425 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The seasonal seafood restaurant at 425 Fore Street lists its 2026 run through October 12 on its official website. Confirm service directly before visiting.
243 Restaurant
948 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME
A Congolese restaurant on Forest Avenue that opened in 2026. Call the restaurant for current menus, service hours, and availability.
Zaitun
849 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME
Somali cooking on Forest Avenue from owner Abdulrahman Idow. Zaitun opened in August 2026 and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Playmakers Pizza & Pub
512 Warren Avenue, Portland, ME
A pizza pub on Warren Avenue with a sports-bar setting. Playmakers opened in March 2026 and offers online ordering through its website.
Elda
34 Portland Street, Portland
Portland relocation announced; opening date to be confirmed.
Lucky Sevens
82 Hanover Street, Portland
Announced relaunch of the former Bar Publica space. A September 9 report gives a late September or early October 2026 target; an opening has not been confirmed.
Sputnik Cafe
Portland area
Fall 2026 target. Location and opening date to be confirmed.
The Company of Others
67 India Street, Portland
The operator says its café and gathering space at 67 India Street is opening soon. A specific opening date has not been announced.
Truc’s Phoever Maine
1227 Congress Street, Portland
Vietnamese restaurant announced; opening date to be confirmed.