Eat Your Heart Out At This Unexpected Food Court In Maine
When most people hear “food court” images of the mall come to mind. While we certainly won’t say anything bad about Panda Express (hello, free samples!) we do have a better option for you to try. And it’s right in Portland! The next time you’re in the Old Port area, consider taking a detour to Monument Square, where you’ll find this unexpected spot with more food choices than you might expect!
The Public Market House is located in Monument Square, in the old Haymarket Row buildings.
The location is the site of the old Portland Public Market, making it a special piece of history. When the original market closed in 2006, Monument Square was the perfect home for new iteration of this community focused gathering space.
The market's mission is to provide a space that celebrates Maine people, food and the small business owners that make it thrive.
The Public Market has a total of 12 dining options, which is more than we mentioned here in this article. For the entire list of local Maine food purveyors on offer click here. The Public Market is located at 28 Monument Square in Portland. You can reach them on (207) 284 – 1016. They’re open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 7pm and on Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
