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Despite its small size, Portland is blessed with a variety of often exceptional restaurants and cuisines rivaling that of a far larger city. Part of that quality stems from Maine's highly desirable quality of life, which attracts fine chefs that appreciate the intimacy and character of downtown and the availability of fine local ingredients.

Fresh seafood, including the famous Maine lobster, is still understandably popular and prevalent, but there are plenty more cuisines to be enjoyed. Diners can choose from waterfront seafood shacks, elaborate prix fixe French dinners, country Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Irish, Mexican, Mediterranean, and a fusion of many different cuisines. More and more restaurants are using local meats, seafood, and produce as much as possible, buying outside the area only when necessary; changing menus reflect what is available in the region at the moment. As sophisticated as many of these establishments have become, the atmosphere is generally quite casual; with few exceptions, you can leave your jacket and tie at home.

Smoking is banned in all restaurants, taverns, and bars in Portland.

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