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.
Oysters
Raw. On the 1/2 shell.
Nachos
Tei-colored tortilla chips layered with shredded Monterey Jack cheddar cheese and jalapenos.
Chicken Wings
Buffalo, BBQ, honey habanero, salt and vinegar. House-brined served with celery and carrots. Blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Chicken Finger
Buffalo, BBQ, honey habanero, salt and vinegar. Blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Lobster Spring Roll
Heart healthy lobster and fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper with Thai cucumber relish and peanut sauce.
Brussels Sprouts
Fried with honey balsamic glaze.
Cheese Curds
Served with honey habanero.
Waffle Fries
Lobster and Scallop Cake
2 lobster and scallop cakes pan-fried with cilantro, pesto and orange mandarin, sweet Thai chili sauce.
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, onions, peppers, and Monterey Jack cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Potato Skins
Potato skins with Monterey Jack cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream. Add chili for an additional charge.
Onion Rings
Served with Sriracha aioli.
Porthole Sampler
Chicken wings, cheese curds, potato skins, waffle fries, onion rings, served with honey habanero, BBQ, sriracha aioli or honey mustard sauce.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy fried popcorn shrimp with creamy sweet chili sriracha sauce.
Avocado Fries
Fried avocado with southwest dipping sauce.
Appetizers
Soups
Beef Chili
Award winning beef chili. Served with Shredded cheddar, chives and sour cream. Gluten free.
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, crostini, gruyere cheese.
New England Clam Chowder
Traditional clam chowder. Served with oyster crackers.
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese crumble, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon and hard boiled egg. Gluten free.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons.
Mixed Green Salad
Greens, grape tomatoes, red onion. Gluten-free.
Marinated Beet Salad
Fresh arugula, red and golden beets, candied carrots, candied walnuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Salads
Fried Seafood
Fish and Chips
Haddock.
Scallops
Clams
Whole Belly
Seafood Platter
Haddock, Shrimp, Scallops & Clams
Porthole Lobster Roll
Custom House Wharf Lobster on a Roll with Lettuce, Choice of Lemon Aioli, Mayo or Drawn Butter
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.
Blackened Haddock Sandwich
Fresh pan blackened haddock with coleslaw and lemon aioli. Served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted bun.
Beer-Battered Haddock Sandwich
Seasoned beer-battered haddock fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, onion and tartar sauce on a toasted bun.
BLT Sandwich
Classic BLT served on a choice of toasted bread with mayo. Add 2 oz. lobster for an additional charge.
Porthole Burger
Charbroiled burger with American, cheddar, pepper jack or Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion and house made burger sauce on a tosted bun.
The Pastrami Rachel Sandwich
Hot premium lean pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and yellow mustard, grilled on rye bread.
Veggie Burger
Local blue mango veggie burger with avocado puree, lettuce, tomato, onion and pepper jack cheese. Served on a toasted bun.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Tuna salad, tomato, bacon and cheddar cheese. Served on a choice of bread.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Herb-marinated chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with sriracha aioli on a toasted bun.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Freshly sliced turkey with bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato on a choice of toasted fresh bread.
Sandwiches
Lobster
Single Steamed Lobster
1 1/4 LB Steamed Lobster, Served with Mashed Potatoes, Farm Vegetable, Warm Broil & Drawn Butter
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Fresh lobster, lobster cheese sauce, shells with buttery crushed ritz crackers and Parmesan.
Baked Stuffed Lobster
Scallop, Shrimp & Lobster Stuffing, Served with Mashed Potatoes & Farm Vegetable
Lazy Lobster
6 oz Tail, Knuckle & Claw Lobster, Served with Mashed Potatoes, Farm Vegetable, Warm Roll & Drawn Butter
Blackened Salmon
Raw. Salmon fillet with mandarin orange Thai chili glaze, mashed potato and farm vegetable.
Grilled Steak Tips
Raw. Grilled steak tips with peppers, onions and mushroom steak sauce with mashed potato.
Baked Stuffed Haddock
Haddock, lobster and scallop stuffing with lobster cream sauce. Served with rice pilaf and farm vegetable.
Homemade Meatloaf
Grandma's meatloaf, hunter's sauce, mashed potato and farm vegetables.
Lemon Broiled Haddock
Served with farm vegetables and rice pilaf.
Seafood Fruit de Mer
Mussels, shrimp, scallops, lobster, haddock, tomatoes and garlic, tossed with lobster cream sauce and fettuccine.
Porthole Pot Roast
Braised beef, carrots, celery and onion. Served over mashed potato.
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken, peas, carrots, onion, celery, creamy chicken sauce in a pie shell.
Lobster Newburg
Lobster and creamy lobster sauce in a puff pastry.
Baked Scallops
Baked scallops with white wine, butter, ritz cracker crumbs and farm vegetables. Served with a rice pilaf.