Stockpot Broiler

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   Jonathan

   Portland

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been wanting to have dinner here for a long time, but somehow it was always off my radar. When I did a search for a steak dinner near me, there it was! My opportunity finally arrived. The Stockpot Broiler has always received very high marks from my friends AND online. I’m finally going to find out for myself. My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary (as we always do by going to several restaurants during November). The ambience upon entering Stockpot was very nice, clean and inviting. The two women that greeted us were extremely friendly and inviting and wished us a Happy Anniversary. They sat us right next to the Christmas tree that they had set up…a very nice touch! Our service person was Sharon who said that she has worked there for 32 years!!! She clearly knew her way around the menu and wine list and she was wonderful…complete with historic stories of crazy guest experiences she has witnessed during her tenure. All the dished looked fabulous and I had some real decision making to do to figure out which I would like best. The wine menu was exceedingly reasonably priced which was a pleasant addition to our experience. We started with Caesar salad that we shared and it was very, very good. We also shared a bowl of French onion soup. I love a great French onion soup and this did not disappoint!. Yummm. I ordered the rib eye…Sharon told me that she had petitioned the owner decades ago to put it on the menu! Of course I ordered it medium rare and it was mouthwateringly delicious. It came with delicious mashed potatoes and baby green beans. My wife ordered the lamb shank which was prepared beautifully on polenta and was perfectly tender…falling off the bone. We both shared a bottle of Chianti Classico Reserva which was delicious. The entire bill was very reasonable, significantly less than many other places that we could have eaten…and the food and experience was top notch. A++
   

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   Richard

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   50th anniversary menu items were a big hit with our family!
   

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   Kathy

   Portland

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We returned to our favorite with the benefit of a generous gift certificate from my sisters. There was a notable difference in the usual menu and our wonderful waitress Robin told us The Stockpot was celebrating their 50th anniversary and had brought back some of their former favorite dishes to celebrate the monumental occasion. We’ve been coming here since the early 80’s after our goof friends introduced us to the best restaurant anywhere. As usual, the food was scrumptious. We both enjoyed the salmon which was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. I recently leaned that you could substitute the sides to your liking so no matter what you choose, you can get the sides you prefer. Because we were there celebrating our birthdays, we were given complementary champagne and ice cream sundaes. We ordered desserts to take home for another day, the Lemoncello cake and the chocolate mousse cake. They were both delicious. Besides the excellent food, the wait staff is the best we’ve ever had. They recognize us from going there every year so it’s like coming back to see a good friend.
   

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   Tim

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great resturant! Lively bar area for pre-dinner cocktail. Large menu with additional specials. Everything we have ever ordered here was delicious. Been here many times. Service is exceptional here. Servers are friendly and attentive. They seem to be nearby when ever you need something without being disruptive. Highly recommend the Stockpot.
   

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   William

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place and great food a hidden gem for any meal !
   

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   Lory

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was fantastic, food was delicious. A great restaurant for a quick team lunch.
   

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   Julia

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always consistent ,impeccable service, delicious food. The Maine Lobster Bisque always impresses. We love coming to the Stockpot for all our special occasions and for Happy Hour. Very appreciative they are in our neighborhood.
   

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   Jason

   Portland

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the 50th anniversary menu and Sharon. Great birthday party
   

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   Ron

   Portland

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I’d prefer a booth I do not like sitting in a big room with all tables !
   

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    Anna

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had an amazing time on our Anniversary and they went above and beyond :)
    

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