The Danforth | New England Americana Restaurant in Portland, ME
about us
Hi! Welcome to The Danforth.
We’re a neighborhood restaurant and bar serving New England Americana fare and great cocktails. Inspired by our coastal home, our offerings are fresh, seasonal, and nourishing, with nostalgic nods to timeless classics.
Join us daily for drinks, food, and camaraderie. Reservations are available at the link above, but walk-ins are always welcome, as well. We hope to see you soon!
food
with drinks
dill pickles
fried olives
chex mix
french fries
johnny cakes & caviar
with friends
Oysters
horseradish, coconut | ea.
$4.00
Bluefin Tuna
apple vinaigrette, green onion, sesame
$20.00
Pigs in a Blanket
fennel sausage, puff pastry, spicy mustard
$14.00
Chef's Salad
farm lettuces and chicories, crispy coppa, goat cheese, tomato, egg
$14.00
Grilled Seafood Cake
market fish, dill sauce, green herbs
$13.00
Summer Squash
roasted garlic labneh, crispy amaranth, chive
$15.00
Tartine
zu bakery sourdough, lemon vinaigrette, radicchio with NY strip tartare OR burrata curd
The Salad
farm lettuces, caper, parmesan, anchovy, shallot, crouton, cured yolk
$16.00
for hungrier friends
Risotto
market vegetables, parm, cured egg yolk
$25.00
Fish & Chips
brown butter, capers, green herbs
$20.00
Veggie Dog
grain blend, roasted red pepper, toasted brioche roll
$19.00
Burger & Fries
6 oz patty, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, bibb lettuce, dill pickle, toasted bun
$18.00
Swordfish
white wine and butter sauce, charred citrus, breadcrumb
$38.00
Half Chicken
marsala pan sauce, spring root vegetables
$28.00
Dry Aged Ribeye
roasted bone marrow, chimichurri, baguette
cocktails
Static Cult
probitas & clement rhum agricole blanc rums, honey, thyme, fino sherry, seltzer
$18.00
Corpse Reviver #211
boulard calvados apple brandy, apricot, lemon juice, cointreau, absinthe
$18.00
Little Big Star
st. george green chile vodka, lemongrass shochu, melon, lemon juice
$16.00
Town Crier
del maguey mezcal, granny smith apple, ginger, lime juice, singani 63, suze
$15.00
Black Bear Highball
evan williams bourbon, bitter bianco, vanilla-maple cream soda
$16.00
Coffin Corner
mellow corn whiskey, jamaican rum, lime & grapefruit juices, banana, cinnamon, licor 43, mint
$14.00
Monarch Martini
hayman's old tom gin, cocchi americano, manzanilla sherry, pineapple, cardamom
$15.00
Land of Hats
ford's gin, strawberry, Campari, malmsey madeira, gran classico bitter
$16.00
Slow Cheetah
coconut famous grouse scotch, passionfruit, bergamot, tropical bitters
$15.00
Tragic Kingdom
rittenhouse rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, raspberry, Strega, bitters
$18.00
Dealer's Choice
have a conversation with your bartender or server and we will make you a drink based on your preferences!
Common Interest: Spritzes
what we're into right now...
Roman Numeral Spritz
cappelletti aperitivo, lime infused Dolin dry vermouth, sparkling wine, seltzer
$14.00
Session Player
bimini coconut gin, honey, lemon juice, yellow chartreuse, sparkling wine
$18.00
Highway Blues
stiegl radler, cap corse rouge aperitif, grapefruit, rittenhouse rye whiskey
$15.00
Boilermakers
#1 Ol' Faithful
shot of evan williams bottled in bond bourbon & miller high life pony
$7.00
#2 Ringwald Haze
bergamot daiquiri shot & zero gravity cone head IPA
$11.00
#3 Apples to Apples
shot of laird's straight applejack & shacksbury cider
$14.00
Draft
Pilsner, Schilling, Rotating Selection, NH
$10.00
American Lager, Narragansett
$5.00
Cider, Shacksbury Dry, VT
$9.00
Spring Saison, Oxbow, "Field Beer," ME
$9.00
IPA, Rotating Selection
$8.00
Bissell Bros, Czech Dark Lager, "One Little Stone," ME
$9.00
Packaged
Radler, Stiegl Grapefruit, AUT
$9.00
American Lager, Miller High Life Pony, WI
7 oz
$3.00
Blonde, Kit On Your Mark, ME
(N/A)
$7.00
Hefeweissen, Schneider Edel, DEU
500ml
$14.00
Belgium, Orval, BEL
$14.00
Dry Stout, Guinness Draught Nitro Can, IRE
15 oz
$9.00
wine
Glass
Sparkling
Cava, Avinyo, ESP
$12.00
$48.00
Pet Nat, Jean Auburn, "Les Bulles," FRA
$13.00
$52.00
Champagne, Aubert et Fils, FRA
$25.00
$100.00
White
Riesling, Edelburg, "Das Trocken," DEU
$11.00
$44.00
Melon de Bourgogne, Menard-Gaborit, FRA
$13.00
$52.00
Grüner Veltliner, Loimer, "Lois," AUT
$14.00
$56.00
Chenin Blanc, Lieu Dit, CA
$13.00
$52.00
Skin Contact
Sauvignon Blanc, Echeverria, "No Es Pituko!," CHI
$11.00
$44.00
Pinot Grigio Rosé, Kobal, "Dry," SLV
$13.00
$52.00
Malvazija, Rodica, SLV
$12.00
$48.00
Red
Pinot/Gamay, Laurent Saint-Pourcain, FRA
$13.00
$52.00
Cab Franc, Sourdais-Taveau, Chinon, FRA
$15.00
$52.00
Barbera, etc., Tenuta il Nespolo, "Vino da Sete," ITA
$12.00
$48.00
Grenache, etc., Maz Caz, "Rouge," FRA
$12.00
$48.00
Malbec, Familia Furlotti, ARG
$12.00
$48.00
Bottle
Sparkling
Pet Nat, Field Recordings Dry Hopped, CA
$59.00
Pet Nat, Skull Wines 2021, CA
$90.00
Refosk, Rodica, "Col Fondo," SLV (red)
$56.00
Vidal Blanc/La Crescent, Oyster River, "Chaos," ME
$107.00
Champagne, Andrew Clouet Grand Reseve, FRA
$120.00
Chamapagne, Delamotte, FRA
$153.00
Champagne, Lointier, "Causica," Blanc de Noirs, FRA
$185.00
Rosé, Via del la Plata Cava Rosado, ESP
$50.00
Rosé, Ametztoi, ESP
(magnum)
$150.00
Rosé Champagne, Taittinger, "Prestige Brut," FRA
$225.00
Champagne, Billecart-Salmon, FRA
(3L Jeroboam)
$982.00
White
Riesling, Louis Mauer, FRA
$80.00
Field Blend, Jurtshitsch, “Mon Blanc,” AUT
$57.00
Rieseling Blend, Ovum “Old Love,” OR
$53.00
Arneis, Angelo Negro, "Perdaudin," ITA
$64.00
Chenin/Sauvignon, Mosse, "Magic of Juju Blanc," FRA
$68.00
Chard/Sauvignon/Chenin, Day, "Dazzles of Light," OR
$71.00
Ferment, Kiralyduvar, "Sec," HUN
$56.00
Assyrtiko, Kaldera, GRC
$71.00
Obaideh/Merwah, Chateau Musar, "Blanc," LBN
$162.00
Chardonnay, Olivier Tricon, Chablis, FRA
$82.00
Chardonnay, Cht. Béru, "Chablis Montserre," FRA
$168.00
Skin Contact
Moschofilero Rosé, Troupis Hoof & Lur, DEU
$59.00
Grenache/Mouvedre Rosé, Land of Saints, CA
$43.00
Grenache Rosé, Clementine Carter, CA
$54.00
Granache Rosé, Tribute to Grace, CA
$71.00
Gewürtziminer Orange, Belle de Nuit, CA
$71.00
Red
Montrasell, Prajes del Valle, ESP
(chilled)
$43.00
Blaufrankisch, Gonc, "6," SLV
(chilled)
$64.00
Freisa d'Asti, La Miraja, ITA
$52.00
Gamay, Bonnet Cotton, "Les Grillés," FRA
(magnum)
$250.00
Pinot Noir, Billard, Hautes-Cotes de Beaune, FRA
$64.00
Nero d'Avola/Grillo, FUSO, "Terre Siciliane," ITA
$42.00
Nero d'Avola/Frappato, Occhipinti, "Grotte Alte," ITA
$196.00
Cabernet Franc, Pallus, "Les Pensées de Pallus," FRA
$105.00
Negroamaro, Perrini, ITA
$40.00
Grenache/Syrah, Campagne Sarriére, "Champêtre," FRA
$59.00
Syrah, Matthieu Barret, "Brise Cailloux," FRA
$185.00
Sangiovese, Carlo Tanganelli, "Cibreo," ITA
$58.00
Cab Sauvignon, Savage Grace, "Red Willow Vinegar," WA
$71.00
happy hour
4pm - 6pm
$10 Classic Cocktails
Airmail
aged rum, lime, honey, sparkling wine
Floradora
gin, lime, raspberry, ginger, bubbles
Harvey Wallbanger
vodka, orange, lemon, Galliano
Ex-Pat
bourbon, lime, mint, angostura bitters
Piña Colada
white and aged rums, pineapple, coconut, lime
Godfather
scotch, amaretto, angostura bitters
La Rosita
reposado tequila, campari, dry. sweet vermouths, bitters
Beer
Narragansett
$3.00
Pitcher Of 'Gansett
$6.00
Michelada
Narragansett, Danni's Bloody Mary mix, Old Bay salt
$5.00
Wine
$10 open bottles, by the glass
Snacks
Dill Pickles
$5.00
Chex Mix
$5.00
Fries
$6.00
Fried Olives
$8.00
Danni's After Dark
10pm - 1am
$10 Classic Cocktails
Airmail
aged rum, lime, honey, sparkling wine
Floradora
gin, lime, raspberry, ginger, bubbles
Harvey Wallbanger
vodka, orange, lemon, Galliano
Ex-Pat
bourbon, lime, mint, angostura bitters
Piña Colada
white and aged rums, pineapple, coconut, lime
Godfather
scotch, amaretto, angostura bitters
La Rosita
reposado tequila, campari, dry & sweet vermouths, bitters
Beer
Narragansett
$3.00
Pitcher of 'Gansett
$6.00
Michelada
$5.00
Wine
$10 open bottles, by the glass
Late Night Food
Chex Mix
$5.00
Dill Pickles
$5.00
Fried Olives
$8.00
Fries
+4 add gravy and cheese sauce
$6.00
Brie Grilled Cheese
house made jam
$11.00
The Salad
you know the one
$9.00
$16.00
Pigs in a Blanket
fennel sausage, puff pastry, spicy mustard
$14.00
Smash Burger
lettuce, caramelized onions, malt vinegar aioli, American cheese
$10.00
Gelato Sundae
almond, banana whipped cream, butterscotch, chocolate ganache
$12.00
Sunday
11am - 3pm
Cocktails
Mimosa
your choice of juice: orange, grapefruit or pineapple & sparkling wine
$14.00
Garibaldi
ice cold Campari & fluffy orange juice
$15.00
Espresso Martini
vodka, fresh espresso, espresso liqueur
$15.00
Bloody Mary
Danni's Bloody Mary mix, Old Bay salt, Tapatio hot sauce, your choice of spirit
$15.00
Dandy Spritz
7 oz Miller High Life pony with cappelletti & peychaud's bitters
$7.00
Dream River
blanc vermouth, pomegranate, cinnamon, grapefruit and lime juices, absinthe, sparkling wine
$15.00
Three Ravens
cold brew coffee, Amaro di Angostura, coconut milk, vanilla, allspice
$15.00
Bull Shot
vodka, beef consommé, lemon & lime juices, tapatio hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, black pepper
$15.00
Main
Oysters
dairy free, gluten free
spicy granita
$4.00
Johnnycakes
gluten free
bananas, almonds, Maine maple
$15.00
Roasted Beets
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
whipped ricotta, puffed amaranth, chestnut vinaigrette
$15.00
Mushroom Toast
vegetarian
braised mushrooms, poached egg, Zu Bakery sourdough
$16.00
The Salad
farm lettuces, caper, parmesan, anchovy, shallot, crouton, cured yolk +10 add NY strip
$16.00
Biscuits & Gravy
2 eggs, buttermilk biscuit, sawmill gravy, fennel sausage
$15.00
Dan Slam
gluten free
2 eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, home fries
$16.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich
slaw, pimento cheese, fries
$18.00
Dandy Meal
gluten free
smash burger, tomato aioli, lettuce, caramelized onions & fries (add a fried egg +2, add a patty +5, add a Dandy Spritz +7)
$14.00
Sides
Toast
$4.00
Eggs
$4.00
Bacon
$8.00
Sausage
$7.00
Home Fries
$6.00
hours & location
View The Danforth at 211 Danforth Street,
Portland, ME 04102 on Google Maps
Call The Danforth by phone at
207-536-0361
hello@thedanforth.me
Spring Hours
Open Every Day
Bar: 4:00pm - 1:00am
Full Kitchen: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Late Night Kitchen: 10:00pm - 1:00am
Brunch
Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Patio
Monday - Saturday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 10:00pm
walk-ins always welcome!