The Porthole Restaurant & Pub Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The Porthole Restaurant & Pub, a gem nestled at 20 Custom House Wharf in Portland, ME. This casual diner specializes in seafood, offering a delightful menu that caters to every palate. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a leisurely brunch, or a satisfying dinner, The Porthole has you covered.

  • Raw Bar: Enjoy colossal shrimp cocktails and fresh oysters, perfect for seafood lovers.
  • Appetizers: From loaded nachos to mouthwatering lobster spring rolls, the options are enticing.
  • Soups: Indulge in their award-winning beef chili or traditional New England clam chowder for a comforting touch.

With vegetarian options, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere, The Porthole is perfect for families and groups. Don’t miss their happy hour specials! Dive into a dining experience that promises both flavor and fun.

Raw Bar

Shrimp

Raw. Colossal shrimp cocktail.

$6.50

Oysters

Raw. On the 1/2 shell.

$4.55

Nachos

Tei-colored tortilla chips layered with shredded Monterey Jack cheddar cheese and jalapenos.

$18.20

Chicken Wings

Buffalo, BBQ, honey habanero, salt and vinegar. House-brined served with celery and carrots. Blue cheese or ranch dressing.

$15.60

Chicken Finger

Buffalo, BBQ, honey habanero, salt and vinegar. Blue cheese or ranch dressing.

$18.20

Lobster Spring Roll

Heart healthy lobster and fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper with Thai cucumber relish and peanut sauce.

$28.60

Brussels Sprouts

Fried with honey balsamic glaze.

$15.60

Cheese Curds

Served with honey habanero.

$19.50

Waffle Fries

$7.80

Lobster and Scallop Cake

2 lobster and scallop cakes pan-fried with cilantro, pesto and orange mandarin, sweet Thai chili sauce.

$28.60

Chicken Quesadilla

Grilled chicken, onions, peppers, and Monterey Jack cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and salsa.

$19.50

Potato Skins

Potato skins with Monterey Jack cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream. Add chili for an additional charge.

$15.60

Onion Rings

Served with Sriracha aioli.

$11.70

Porthole Sampler

Chicken wings, cheese curds, potato skins, waffle fries, onion rings, served with honey habanero, BBQ, sriracha aioli or honey mustard sauce.

$28.60

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy fried popcorn shrimp with creamy sweet chili sriracha sauce.

$22.10

Avocado Fries

Fried avocado with southwest dipping sauce.

$11.70

Appetizers

Soups

Beef Chili

Award winning beef chili. Served with Shredded cheddar, chives and sour cream. Gluten free.

$11.70

French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, crostini, gruyere cheese.

$15.60

New England Clam Chowder

Traditional clam chowder. Served with oyster crackers.

$10.40

Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese crumble, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon and hard boiled egg. Gluten free.

$15.60

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons.

$13.00

Mixed Green Salad

Greens, grape tomatoes, red onion. Gluten-free.

$13.00

Marinated Beet Salad

Fresh arugula, red and golden beets, candied carrots, candied walnuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free.

$20.80

Salads

Fried Seafood

Fish and Chips

Haddock.

$29.90

Scallops

$44.20

Clams

Whole Belly

$44.20

Seafood Platter

Haddock, Shrimp, Scallops & Clams

$62.40

Porthole Lobster Roll

Custom House Wharf Lobster on a Roll with Lettuce, Choice of Lemon Aioli, Mayo or Drawn Butter

$37.70

Fish Taco Meal

Fried haddock or sauteed cajun haddock, sweet pineapple cabbage slaw, house made mango, pico de gallo and sriracha aioli on a flour tortilla.

$20.80

Blackened Haddock Sandwich

Fresh pan blackened haddock with coleslaw and lemon aioli. Served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted bun.

$24.70

Beer-Battered Haddock Sandwich

Seasoned beer-battered haddock fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, onion and tartar sauce on a toasted bun.

$24.70

BLT Sandwich

Classic BLT served on a choice of toasted bread with mayo. Add 2 oz. lobster for an additional charge.

$18.20

Porthole Burger

Charbroiled burger with American, cheddar, pepper jack or Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion and house made burger sauce on a tosted bun.

$20.80

The Pastrami Rachel Sandwich

Hot premium lean pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and yellow mustard, grilled on rye bread.

$22.10

Veggie Burger

Local blue mango veggie burger with avocado puree, lettuce, tomato, onion and pepper jack cheese. Served on a toasted bun.

$20.80

Tuna Melt Sandwich

Tuna salad, tomato, bacon and cheddar cheese. Served on a choice of bread.

$19.50

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Herb-marinated chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with sriracha aioli on a toasted bun.

$20.80

Turkey Club Sandwich

Freshly sliced turkey with bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato on a choice of toasted fresh bread.

$20.80

Sandwiches

Lobster

Single Steamed Lobster

1 1/4 LB Steamed Lobster, Served with Mashed Potatoes, Farm Vegetable, Warm Broil & Drawn Butter

$41.60

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Fresh lobster, lobster cheese sauce, shells with buttery crushed ritz crackers and Parmesan.

$46.80

Baked Stuffed Lobster

Scallop, Shrimp & Lobster Stuffing, Served with Mashed Potatoes & Farm Vegetable

$58.50

Lazy Lobster

6 oz Tail, Knuckle & Claw Lobster, Served with Mashed Potatoes, Farm Vegetable, Warm Roll & Drawn Butter

$46.80

Blackened Salmon

Raw. Salmon fillet with mandarin orange Thai chili glaze, mashed potato and farm vegetable.

$37.70

Grilled Steak Tips

Raw. Grilled steak tips with peppers, onions and mushroom steak sauce with mashed potato.

$31.20

Baked Stuffed Haddock

Haddock, lobster and scallop stuffing with lobster cream sauce. Served with rice pilaf and farm vegetable.

$45.50

Homemade Meatloaf

Grandma's meatloaf, hunter's sauce, mashed potato and farm vegetables.

$22.10

Lemon Broiled Haddock

Served with farm vegetables and rice pilaf.

$36.40

Seafood Fruit de Mer

Mussels, shrimp, scallops, lobster, haddock, tomatoes and garlic, tossed with lobster cream sauce and fettuccine.

$41.60

Porthole Pot Roast

Braised beef, carrots, celery and onion. Served over mashed potato.

$22.10

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken, peas, carrots, onion, celery, creamy chicken sauce in a pie shell.

$22.10

Lobster Newburg

Lobster and creamy lobster sauce in a puff pastry.

$33.80

Baked Scallops

Baked scallops with white wine, butter, ritz cracker crumbs and farm vegetables. Served with a rice pilaf.

$44.20

Daily Entree Specials