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The Grill Room & Bar features a rustic, open space with warm, rich colors and tall ceilings. This “urban steakhouse” also features an easy view of the kitchen and wood-fired grill & pizza oven. With the same warm, comfortable ambiance as its sister restaurants “The Corner Room”, “The Front Room” & “The Mountain Room” The Grill Room features rich and tender entrees with a perfectly-paired wine list fit to compliment any menu selection. Located in the Historic Old Port District in Portland, ME, you will find our now-famous beef tartare, pizzas, steaks and seafood that will tantalize your taste buds. Chef Harding uses grass-fed beef and locally grown organic meats and produce whenever it’s available, making the Grill Room as healthy as it is
Upscale wood-fired chops, seafood & pizza in a welcoming corner spot with outdoor parkside seating.
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Address: 84 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-2333
Website: https://www.thegrillroomandbar.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=GoogleMyBusiness
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Sab
We stopped into The Grill Room & Bar on a chilly Portland evening, and while the dining room itself was a bit cold for comfort, everything else about the experience was outstanding. I want to specifically mention our waiter Colby by name, he was excellent. So professional, knowledgeable, and attentive without ever being overbearing. You can tell he genuinely knows the menu inside and out, and he guided us through it perfectly.
The menu itself is perfectly chef curated with creative dishes, but also has à la carte options that let you build your own meal if you prefer. Everything we tried was phenomenal. The Caesar salad tasted authentic and fresh, topped with crisp parmesan chips for a perfect crunch. The wood oven cooked salmon was beautifully charred on the outside and tender inside, just fantastic. The steak was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce paired with it elevated every bite. Even the mashed potatoes were silky, buttery, and comforting. We also loved the kimchi, unbelievably good and such a unique, flavorful touch that we weren’t expecting but absolutely loved.
This place delivers a well rounded dining experience; thoughtful service, expertly prepared food, and an atmosphere that feels elevated yet relaxed. We’ll definitely be coming back the next time we’re in Portland.
… moreThe menu itself is perfectly chef curated with creative dishes, but also has à la carte options that let you build your own meal if you prefer. Everything we tried was phenomenal. The Caesar salad tasted authentic and fresh, topped with crisp parmesan chips for a perfect crunch. The wood oven cooked salmon was beautifully charred on the outside and tender inside, just fantastic. The steak was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce paired with it elevated every bite. Even the mashed potatoes were silky, buttery, and comforting. We also loved the kimchi, unbelievably good and such a unique, flavorful touch that we weren’t expecting but absolutely loved.
This place delivers a well rounded dining experience; thoughtful service, expertly prepared food, and an atmosphere that feels elevated yet relaxed. We’ll definitely be coming back the next time we’re in Portland.
Demetrios Scott
Absolutely amazing experience at The Grill Room & Bar in Portland, Maine. The food was outstanding from start to finish. I ordered the Oysters Rockefeller, Caesar salad, and the special surf & turf, and everything was fantastic and delicious
Our waiter Jaden was awesome as hell, knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly knew what he was doing. The hostess Mia was extremely kind and sweet and made us feel welcome right away.
Highly recommend this place if you’re in Portland. I’ll definitely be back
… moreOur waiter Jaden was awesome as hell, knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly knew what he was doing. The hostess Mia was extremely kind and sweet and made us feel welcome right away.
Highly recommend this place if you’re in Portland. I’ll definitely be back
Kat Libby
We had an INCREDIBLE dinner at The Grill Room! The scallop starter was phenomenal. We both ordered the prime rib with horseradish mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Hands down the best steak I’ve ever had. The drinks were great too – and the only picture I remembered to take! A great option for a high end date night.
… moreAsa Farley
The Grill Room & Bar is one of the best high end restaurants in Portland. They offer a great menu with lots of quality red meat dishes. The mussels and fried shrimp appetizers are packed full of flavor and great to start the night with. The pork chop is amazing and one of the best dishes they serve. Julio is such an amazing waiter and gave us an incredible experience with his humor and great personality (pictured is the photo he took of himself before he took a picture for us). I highly recommend this spot for a small group dinner or for a date night as I’ve done before.
… moreJeannine Gunnoe
We had a great time!! Julio was a wonderful server and the bar tender was phenomenal!! The espresso martini made by “the Irishman” was the best I’ve ever had. Wonderful dinner!
… moreNikki Gruner
Pros: Excellent food, we were very happy with the filet mignon, ribeye, mashed potatoes, carrots, and asparagus. Not so happy with the chocolate cake, which to me was dry. Very nice selection of wine. Service was fast and friendly.
Cons: I made a reservation here for our anniversary a few weeks ahead of time. Unfortunately, the put us in the back corner right next to the door leading outside, which they opened about every 2 minutes and every time I got a cold blast of wind on my back, enough to whip my hair around while I was trying to eat. I had also pictured a nice, quiet steakhouse for a romantic dinner and was very wrong. It is so loud I could barely hear my husband talk. The chairs were SO uncomfortable. Sitting on hard wood chairs for a 2 hour dinner had my back aching so badly I had to take ibuprofen afterwards. They also initially brought me a warm, flat glass of prosecco, but they did quickly replace it with a different wine and didn’t charge us for the prosecco.
Overall, good food and service, and as long as you aren’t looking for a quiet, romantic place would be an okay option.
… moreCons: I made a reservation here for our anniversary a few weeks ahead of time. Unfortunately, the put us in the back corner right next to the door leading outside, which they opened about every 2 minutes and every time I got a cold blast of wind on my back, enough to whip my hair around while I was trying to eat. I had also pictured a nice, quiet steakhouse for a romantic dinner and was very wrong. It is so loud I could barely hear my husband talk. The chairs were SO uncomfortable. Sitting on hard wood chairs for a 2 hour dinner had my back aching so badly I had to take ibuprofen afterwards. They also initially brought me a warm, flat glass of prosecco, but they did quickly replace it with a different wine and didn’t charge us for the prosecco.
Overall, good food and service, and as long as you aren’t looking for a quiet, romantic place would be an okay option.
Jordan Reid
First time here. Went for my girlfriend’s birthday dinner. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. The atmosphere was very dim and relaxing. The service was top notch. Water constantly topped off, and knew the menu/specials from memory. Had recommendations on sauce/meat combinations. The food was amazing. Everything farm to table and cooked over open fire. You could tell it in the taste and was phenomenal. We started with the white wine mussels and then split the ribeye, duck, horseradish mashed potatoes, beets, and broccolini. It’s definitely pricey, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend.
… moreCharlie Matthews
Who are the snobs rating this place below 5 stars??? Get in your Subaru and go back to your bland lobster rolls and clam bakes. This was one of the top 5 high end steak houses I’ve eaten at. And I’ve had some of the “best” across the country. We sat at the kitchen facing bar and it was so fun. The kitchen staff were friendly and interactive, and they made sure we were pleased with every thing. The fresh focaccia bread was amazing! The french fries…. Speechless! The wood fired steak and asparagus was mind blowing. So much flavor and excellent char. And the service, led by Julio, was first class. When visiting Portland, forget the lobster places. They are overrated. Go get a steak, an old fashion, and let your taste buds go wild.
… moreMaddie Rhoton
I don’t know how this place has anything but 5 star reviews.. but I’m so glad we didn’t listen to the bad reviews and bit the bullet and tried it for ourselves. We sat at the bar and had top notch everything. From the service to the appetizers to the cocktail to the entree, everything was phenomenal. Karl is by far one of the best bartenders and cocktail makers I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. The espresso martini was phenomenal (10 out of 10 recommend). The roasted oysters Rockefeller was incredible as was their bread. For the entrees we had the pork chop and the duck, and both were out of this world. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!! Thank you for the wonderful experience!
… moreRyan Rancourt
What can I say? The Grill Room and Bar absolutely blew me away!
From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The service was top-notch—warm, attentive, and truly elevating the entire evening. And the food… wow. Just wow.
Appetizers:
The Wood-Fired Bone Marrow with sourdough was nothing short of mouthwatering. The Wood Oven Mussels were bursting with flavor, and the Escargot might just be the best I’ve ever had. Even the local shishito peppers were impressive—simple, fresh, and delicious.
Entrées:
I had the Scallops over Lobster Risotto, and it was incredible. Perfectly cooked scallops paired with rich, creamy risotto and generous chunks of lobster—truly unforgettable. My date ordered the House-Cured Duck, which was equally impressive and packed with flavor.
Dessert:
The only slight disappointment was the cake, which was a bit dry. But honestly, with everything else being this exceptional, it hardly put a dent in the experience.
Final Verdict:
Despite the small hiccup with dessert, this place is a solid 10/10. Incredible food, incredible service—absolutely worth the visit!
… moreFrom start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The service was top-notch—warm, attentive, and truly elevating the entire evening. And the food… wow. Just wow.
Appetizers:
The Wood-Fired Bone Marrow with sourdough was nothing short of mouthwatering. The Wood Oven Mussels were bursting with flavor, and the Escargot might just be the best I’ve ever had. Even the local shishito peppers were impressive—simple, fresh, and delicious.
Entrées:
I had the Scallops over Lobster Risotto, and it was incredible. Perfectly cooked scallops paired with rich, creamy risotto and generous chunks of lobster—truly unforgettable. My date ordered the House-Cured Duck, which was equally impressive and packed with flavor.
Dessert:
The only slight disappointment was the cake, which was a bit dry. But honestly, with everything else being this exceptional, it hardly put a dent in the experience.
Final Verdict:
Despite the small hiccup with dessert, this place is a solid 10/10. Incredible food, incredible service—absolutely worth the visit!