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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Down East and Portland Press Herald. Updated August 2026.
The East Ender · Old Port
A Food-Network-featured house-smoked burger on a schmaltz bun with Monterey jack.
Butcher Burger Old Port
Gourmet burgers and hand-cut fries in a cozy, rustic Old Port room.
Portland Mash TUN · Old Port
A cobblestone-alley pub with one of the thickest burgers on the East Coast.
Black Cow Burgers & Fries · Portland
A burger joint, soda fountain, and cocktail bar focused on handmade everything.
Woodford Food & Beverage · Forest Avenue
James Beard Award finalist Courtney Loreg grinds fresh brisket in house for the burger at this Forest Avenue room, a build that stands out even in a city known for burger competition. The Press Herald singled the sandwich out in its dining guide, noting how the chef's brisket grind sets it apart from a standard patty.