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Bintliff's American Cafe

98 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101-2829
207-774-0005
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Ranked #25 of 485 restaurants in Portland
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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New York City, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I had the gingerbread pancakes with warm lemon syrup, they are amazing. There are so many different menu items. I travel for my job, and it's a breath if fresh air to find food with a twist.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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64 reviews 64 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Showed up around 10am and had to wait about 40 mins-clearly a local favorite. This brunch spot was recommended by the hotel and overall the food is pretty good, nothing amazing. Is it worth the 40 minute wait? Perhaps...if this is the best that Portland has to offer. After staring at an empty table for 20 minutes - we were... More

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Long Island NY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Bintliff's American Cafe offers excelent dining right in the heart of Portland, opposite the main post office. Their menu clearly focuses on healthful foods of all kinds, with lots of choices of salads, omelettes, meat and fish. The nicest part of the restaurant is the quieter second floor. This is my first choice in Portland for a sit-down lunch. One... More

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Harrison, Maine, USA
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Not all that impressed. We felt it was way overpriced and just average food. We would not go again. Quite a lot of people there and I guess people like it but not us

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

The food here is amazing! I did the food happy dance at the first bite of homemade corned beef hash! The crabcakes benedict my husband enjoyed so much he practically liked his plate! A MUST and I worth the wait!

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Portland, Maine
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I am a native, and have been a few times, and know that this place has a stellar reputation, but there are issues. Yes, the wait time is egregious, and yes the clientele balances traditional brunch crowd who think they are being cool, with hipsters who know they are not being cool, in accordance with their code. The omelettes are... More

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Gorham, Maine
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My wife and I ate their this past Monday: The good: the waiter was cordial. The bad: the corned beef hash was uninspiring. The meat was plentiful and tender, but it lacked any authentic corned beef seasoning flavor, and the raved about potatoes were cold and featureless. The eggs were ordered over medium, and were delivered full cooked and lukewarm.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

As An owner of a restaurant we can appreciate the effort they put into there plates! Everything Homemade and fresh!! The hash, the three-potato homefries, Real Hollandaise... Unique fun breakfast's Server very personable and attentive. As for parking, Well that was a bit trying but what do you expect it is Portland, Park and walk. Give them a shot well... More

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Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

When my fiancee and I visited the Portland Area, we wanted to try different restaurants for every meal and TripAdvisor suggested Bintliff's American Cafe which came with spectacular ratings. When we arrived and saw a few homeless people standing outside the building and some shady folks walking around in general, we almost decided to pass it by. But then said,... More

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Portland, Maine, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

Friends recently introduced us to their favorite Portland restaurant -- and we agree! We went for brunch on the weekend... it was crowded but well worth the wait. It has a fun, unique atmosphere, fabulous food, friendly waitstaff and reasonable prices! Parking was a bit challenging, but worth it... We will now begin introducing others to our new favorite Portland... More

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