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Is Porthole Restaurant Still Open? Update (Portland, ME)

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As of September 2026, Porthole Restaurant is listed open on portholemaine.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A live site check on 2026-09-08 found portholemaine.com returning HTTP 200 with a 2026 copyright notice and posted current hours for the season.

  • Season / episode Season 10, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' 'Fresh, Filled and Fried' episode (aired 2010-11-01), Guy Fieri visited the Porthole Restaurant, a seafood spot tucked along Portland, Maine's working waterfront on Custom House Wharf. The Porthole describes itself on its own website as embodying 'the essence of a classic Northeast diner,' serving seafood and waterfront fare with live music and private-event space. A live check of portholemaine.com on 2026-09-08 found the site returning normally with a 2026 copyright notice and posted hours of 7 am to 9 pm daily, according to the restaurant's own website. The site also listed seasonal December-January hours varying by day, along with menus, a private-events page, and merchandise for sale.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 10, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Fresh, Filled and Fried
What was featured
Fresh seafood on Portland's working waterfront, per the 'Fresh, Filled and Fried' segment
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Porthole Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Porthole Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Porthole Restaurant is listed open on portholemaine.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Porthole Restaurant after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' 'Fresh, Filled and Fried' episode (aired 2010-11-01), Guy Fieri visited the Porthole Restaurant, a seafood spot tucked along Portland, Maine's working waterfront on Custom House Wharf. As of September 2026, Porthole Restaurant is listed open on portholemaine.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Porthole Restaurant located?

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Porthole Restaurant?

Season 10, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 1, 2010. The episode is titled “Fresh, Filled and Fried”.

Is Porthole Restaurant still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The site also listed seasonal December-January hours varying by day, along with menus, a private-events page, and merchandise for sale. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
portholemaine.com

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