The Honey Paw

The food was good, but not ground breaking? The service was good. The atmosphere was fine. We had lunch, perhaps it was the open plan that made it quite noisy and distracting.

We popped in for appetizers and bevs! The ceviche and tuna tartare were both so flavorful and hit the spot. Wish we had more time to try the full menu!

We dined here for our anniversary and it was incredible. It’s more of a lively bar near by seating but the food was incredible. Service was great as well. If you like elevated Asian cuisine it’s amazing.

another 5.or.dive review here...this time at the honey paw! Honestly one of the best meals I've had in Portland. The bluefin tartare and bluefin crudo were both standouts — the tartare comes with puffed seaweed crackers and lettuce cups to wrap it in, and the crudo is dressed simple with mayu, shimeji mushroom conserva, and pickled mustard seeds. Everything on the menu leans into that East-meets-New England thing they do so well. The room itself is half the experience — honeycomb lamp shades, a big communal butcher-block table by the window, black-and-white photos of Italian noodle makers next to vintage Hong Kong dim sum menus on the walls. It's the sister restaurant to Eventide Oyster Co. next door (same owners), so the seafood game is strong across the board. Got a Strong Paw margarita at the bar while we waited and it did not play around. Service was great, food came out fast, and the whole vibe was easy but still felt like a real night out. Can get pricey if you're not careful but every dish earned its keep. Already planning my next visit.

We loved the fried chicken and the Miso noodles. Fun spot.

Amazing food, flavours are out of this world. Desserts are also delicious. There is nothing ordinary about the place, everything stood out, from food to the service. We loved it!

One of the best meals I’ve ever had! The drinks, main course, and dessert were so unique and delicious.

My husband and I stopped here last night for dinner and it did not disappoint the hype. We had been through Portland before and did not have a chance to come here for a full meal (only got the honey soft serve to go) but I wanted to try it on round 2. First of all the place was absolutely packed but the hostess got us seated immediately which was super nice. My husband wasn’t even with me- he was on the way but she did not make a fuss at all. Our waitress (whose name I did not get) was really genuine about her recommendations. She clearly knew her stuff. It’s clear the staff here are working together and are committed to everyone having a good experience. The food *chefs kiss* was delicious. We got the wings, the lobster mussels, and the noodles with crab. And chocolate soft serve to go. The portions were generous and everything was great. I’ve read a fair amount of Reddit threads that say this place is a little over hyped but as someone not from Maine or an area that has access to fresh seafood? Incredible. Do it.

Really enjoyed their food, drinks and soft serve. Food was pretty good but mocktails and soft serve were the highlights. And servers were very kind and friendly. Seating set up is a little different to other restaurants. They have a big dining table that’s shared among groups and bar stools.