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
dill pickles
classic brine
$5.00
fried olives
castelvetrano, spicy aioli
$8.00
chex mix
the usual suspects, house spice blend
$5.00
french fries
house cut, malt vinegar aioli
$6.00
sourdough bread
"olio verde" olive oil +4 charred shallot butter +5
$7.00
Oysters
half dozen | dozen, cocktail sauce, lemon
$24.00
$46.00
Pigs in a Blanket
pork sausage, poppy seeds, spicy mustard
$14.00
Heirloom Tomatoes
summer onion, garlic labneh, sourdough breadcrumbs
$16.00
Steak Tartare
griddled sourdough, radicchio, lemon vinaigrette
$19.00
Caesar Salad
anchovy, sourdough croutons, parmesan
$11.00
$18.00
Risotto
market vegetables, parmesan
$24.00
Fish & Chips
tartar sauce, malt vinegar aioli, lemon
$23.00
Cheeseburger & Fries
cheddar, caramelized onion, pickles, malt vinegar aioli
$20.00
Swordfish
white wine and butter sauce, charred citrus, breadcrumb
$38.00
Half Chicken
summer squash, zucchini, chicken sauce
$32.00
NY Strip Steak
seasonal garnish, steak sauce
$45.00
cocktails
Static Cult
probitas & clement rhum agricole blanc rums, honey, thyme, fino sherry, seltzer
$15.00
Shoreline Gold
boulard calvados apple brandy, apricot, lemon juice, cointreau, absinthe
$18.00
Pornstar Martini
grainger's vodka, lime juice, passion fruit, vanilla, sparkling wine
$15.00
Black Bear Highball
evan williams bourbon, bitter bianco, vanilla-maple cream soda
$15.00
Oaxacanite
del maguey mezcal, pueblo viejo tequila, lime juice, grapefruit oil, honey, bitters
$12.00
Island Hopper
rum, apple brandy, pineapple & lemon juices, guava, maple
$13.00
Ford Cocktail
hayman's old tom gin, dolin blanc vermouth, bénédictine, orange bitters
$16.00
Sleight of Hand
barbancourt 8 rhum, avua amburana cachaça, campari, dopo teatro vermouth amaro, mole bitters
$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: Vegetables
what we're into right now...
Morning Dew
bourbon, cucumber, lime juice, eucalyptus
$12.00
Easy Wind
tequila, corn, falernum, lime juice, mezcal, allspice
$15.00
Blood Red Bird
pisco, blanco tequila, red bell pepper & lime juices, strawberry, basil, tellicherry pepper
$14.00
Chosen One
gin, blanc vermouth, pamplemousse, salers, onion brine
$13.00
Boilermakers
#1 Lil' Sebastian
shot of evan williams bottled in bond bourbon & miller high life pony
$7.00
#2 Ringwald Haze
shot of italics rosalio & 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
Farmhouse Pale Ale, Oxbow, ME
$9.00
IPA, Rotating Selection
$8.00
Helles Lager, Von Trapp, VT
$8.00
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 - 5pm Friday + Saturday
$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
Fried Olives
$8.00
Fries
$6.00
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
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
Summer Hours
Open Tuesday - Saturday
closed Sunday + Monday
Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday
Bar: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Full Kitchen: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Late Night Kitchen: 10:00pm - 12:00am
Friday + Saturday
Bar: 4:00pm - 12:00am
Happy Hour: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Full Kitchen: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Late Night Kitchen: 10:00pm - 12:00am
Patio
Tuesday - Sunday 5:00pm - 10:00pm
walk-ins always welcome!