Best rehearsal dinner locations in Portland, Maine | Photo courtesy Unsplash
Are you getting married near Portland, Maine? If so, and if your wedding venue doesn’t have the right space for it, you probably need to find a location for your rehearsal dinner. If you’re getting married in Maine and you don’t live here, knowing where to host your rehearsal dinner might be a challenge. So, I’ve gathered a list of restaurants in Portland, Maine, where you can host a gathering for your guests after your wedding rehearsal. Some of these have private dining rooms, while others have space for a big group in their restaurant.
I’ve added descriptions to the ones I’ve actually visited. Restaurants without a description have either been recommended to me or have a great reputation.
Restaurants in Portland Maine with Private Dining Rooms
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RiRa Portland – The private dining room, Harbor Room, upstairs has great light, is filled with charm an looks out over the harbor.
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TIQA – Beautiful private dining room that’s decorated with mediterranean charm.
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Five Fifty-Five – Unique mezzanine dining room upstairs offers privacy for a small gathering. I officiated a small wedding upstairs at 555.
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Grace Restaurant – I haven’t been there yet, but it’s in a converted church and has a mezzanine and a large central bar
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DiMillo’s on the Water – It’s a floating restaurant so it’s as close to the water as you can get.
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Boone’s Fish House – Haven’t been here yet…
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Back Bay Grill – Haven’t been here yet…
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David’s – Haven’t been here yet…
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Bar Lola – Haven’t been here yet…
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Caiola’s – Haven’t been here yet…
large Restaurants in Portland Maine
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Local 188 – The food is excellent and the drinks are yummy. Just so you know, it can be loud, as it’s an open-concept restaurant.
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Flatbread Company – Good for a very casual rehearsal dinner (kids welcome!) and it’s right on the water!
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Union Restaurant – Elegant, unique, modern decor and the food is supposed to be amazing. Good for a small party.
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Top of the East – The most dramatic views of the entire city. I’m pretty sure the entire rooftop lounge can be rented out.
Small Rehearsal Dinner Venues in Portland, Maine
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Union – In the Press Hotel with a one of Portland’s best chefs
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Fore Street – Incredible food!
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Tempo Dulu – In the gorgeous Danforth Inn, where I officiated a sweet elopement
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Emilitsa – Amazing Greek food with authentic Greek wines
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Walter’s – Haven’t been here yet…
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Scales Supposed to be amazing seafood.
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Vinland – Haven’t been here yet…
I’m a Maine wedding officiant, the author of the A Sweet Start blog. You can find out more about my services here and here.
