Katahdin

I would have preferred to send an email to the business to simply share my experience with the owner/staff, but couldn't find a contact form/address on their website. The food was good, and the service friendly. However, I felt that this was immensely overpriced. In particular, I do not think that it's fair to charge $34 for a dish and serve water in a single use cup, have paper napkins or table with that paint that kinda stick to everything that's laid on it. Coming from a restaurant that takes pride in sourcing local and non-GMO ingredients, I found it quite surprising to not be a little more conscious of the waste and of the overall experience. In the end the bill was a little under $200 (with tip) for a 2 persons dinner, so I would have expected the experience to be a lot fancier (real glass, fancy ambiance, more refined dishes, etc.).

What a delightful experience I had-all around! I felt like I was family and it was my first visit. I was in town to see the play at Portland Stage and enjoyed some delicious and comforting crab and corn fritters, a scrumptious dessert, and a unique martini made with extra care by Winnie! Beyond the food was the company I kept which was priceless! Exactly what a mom needed. I will be back...but shhh...it's a surprise! ;) (Tell Larry I say hello from Wisconsin!)

Definitely off the main roads in Portland. Cool little place, very warm and friendly people. You can tell they care about the food. After several nights of huge crowds, it was nice to come here and relax. The food was excellent. The chef really knows what they are doing. Can’t get a seat anywhere in Old Port? Walk the few extra blocks out to Katahdin.

A hidden gem off the beaten path, Katahdin is representative of everything that makes Portland special. The space itself is beautiful. High ceilings, exposed brick and intimate lighting result in a cozy atmosphere that is made even more welcoming by co-owner and bartender-extraordinaire, Winnie. Her drinks are second to none and always chased with a warm conversation. The menu, created by co-owner and Chef Becky, is consistently excellent - personal favorites include the woodfire grilled NY sirloin and the chicken & apple bacon chutney. In the age of COVID, it’s important that restaurants prioritize the safety of their patrons. Katahdin has done a wonderful job adapting to the “new normal.” Staff wear masks and provide handsanitizer, and stylish plexi-glass dividers provide a protective barrier at the bar area without feeling intrusive. Great food, intimate atmosphere and service that always goes above and beyond. Katahdin is truly a special place in the Portland food scene.

Rudely seated at the bar and given the choice to leave when we asked to be seated at a table other than at the bar—when we came for a meal.The waitress, I guess also the owner spent the entire service moments saying rude things to us only because we preferred not to sit at the bar. There is nothing wrong with a customer asking to sit somewhere else.I’ve never had a service experience like that. The chef does great work.