Looking for dairy-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Green Elephant, Harbor Fish and Gritty McDuff's, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry dairy-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Portland's Affordable Dairy Free Destinations
Portland’s coastal food scene offers an impressive array of dairy-free options that are as kind to your wallet as they are to your palate. From the fresh catches at Eventide Oyster Co and Harbor Fish to the bold Thai flavors at Green Elephant, this collection showcases the city's diverse culinary landscape across American, Mexican, and Italian influences. Whether you are grabbing a casual bite at Duckfat or enjoying the comfort of LB Kitchen, these local favorites prove that eating dairy-free in Maine never means sacrificing variety or flavor.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Dairy Free Restaurants in Portland | Affordable & Dairy Free
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 17 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Harbor Fish · rated 4/5: 26 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Belleflower Brewing · rated 4/5: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 31 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Ocotillo: 25 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Another Round: 20 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Sprouts: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Portland Pottery Cafe: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Tap House: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Speckled Ax: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fore Street Restaurant: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Lobster Co.: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Regards: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Terlingua: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Ruby's: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayside American Cafe: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Becky's Diner: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Schulte & Herr: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Black Cow Burgers & Fries: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- East Ender: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monte's Fine Foods: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sammy's Scoops: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eighty8 Donuts: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Duckfat: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cheese Louise: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzaiolo: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
