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, Maine, offers a wealth of budget-friendly dining options for those seeking delicious dairy-free meals across a variety of popular cuisines. This collection highlights local favorites where you can enjoy everything
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Dairy Free Restaurants in Portland | Cheap & 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.
