Local 188

4.8

1086 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Innovative

We accept reservations online or over the phone. For reservations of 7 guests or more, reservations must be made over the phone. Our menu offers a full range of tapas, raciones, and entrees creating a set of choices for any sized appetite. The menu is printed nightly with frequent changes in steak, gnocchi, risotto, appetizers and fish specials. Our feature dish is a classic Spanish paella filled with local seafood. Our wine list is extensive featuring over 100 bottles focused in Spain, France, and Italy. Our beer list features local micros, seasonal, domestic and imported selections. We offer an ever changing array of house made cocktails, many of which feature intriguing house infusions. Weekend brunch is served from 9am-1pm. Brunch is walk in service only. Our Brunch menu features delicious house made pastries, rotating seasonal scrambles, as well as eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, and more. For brunch drinks, we offer multiple different house bloody marys and infused cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 761-7909
Website
http://local188.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jay Villani

Location
685 Congress St., Portland, ME 04102
Neighbourhood
Portland
Cross Street
State St
Parking details
enter via the alley to the left of the restaurant. Park anywhere in the immediate lot out back.
Entertainment
Jazz every Tuesday 10pmMovie Night every monday 10pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Local 188 is a celebrated gem in Portland, known for its "unbelievably dishes" and eclectic ambiance. With a menu featuring standout items like cauliflower, paella, and Bangs Island mussels, it offers unique culinary experiences. "service is very friendly," and ample parking enhances the overall dining experience.

1,086 Reviews

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Hannah
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was perfect! We will miss you so much, Local 188! Thank you for being part of our love story and lives.
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Alicia
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you haven't already gone to Local 188, your opportunity is now limited, so go before the end of this weekend!
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Middlespahr
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal in Portland! So sad this place is closing.
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Ryan
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu is pretty small, but everything we got was incredible. Paella was amazing.
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Audra
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great personal attention from the chef and owner. Delicious fresh food, lovely presentation. Enjoyed the 70s classic music too.
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Meridan
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it there! Service was awesome as we had someone new - very fun and nice girl. Food was amazing!
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Jane
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The local Bangs Island mussels are sooo good - my favorite dish here!!
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Kim
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed eating at Local. Service is attentive, the food is so original and delicious.
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Jon
Western NC
150 reviews
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are summer residents and Local 188 is our favorite Portland restaurant. The food is innovative and excellent, the service friendly and prompt and the prices are reasonable for downtown. There is a free parking lot in the back too. It's as good or better than the best restaurants in the old port and easier to get to.
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robert
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A quaint little spot in a nice pRt of Portland. The munu is well thought out however it didn’t seem like the Chef tasted his own cooking because out food was vert salty!
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FAQs

Local 188 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 761-7909.

Local 188 is rated 4.8 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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685 Congress St., Portland, ME 04102

Additional information

Cross Street
State St
Neighbourhood
Portland
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
enter via the alley to the left of the restaurant. Park anywhere in the immediate lot out back.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jay Villani
Entertainment
Jazz every Tuesday 10pmMovie Night every monday 10pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://local188.com/
Phone number
(207) 761-7909

Local 188

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Menu

Tapas

OlivesUS$6.00

House BreadUS$6.00

Deviled EggsUS$6.00

Muffalata MontaditosUS$14.00

CauliflowerUS$13.00

Patatas BravasUS$10.00

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