Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Harbor Fish, Gritty McDuff's and Sabieng, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Portland's Cheap Paleo Destinations
Finding affordable, paleo-friendly dining in Portland, Maine, is a breeze with this collection of local spots that prioritize fresh ingredients and dietary flexibility. You can explore a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from the aromatic Thai dishes at Green Elephant to the hearty American fare at Duckfat and the Italian-inspired offerings at Pizzaiolo. These approachable eateries prove that sticking to a whole-food lifestyle while exploring the city's vibrant food scene doesn't have to be expensive.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Paleo Restaurants in Portland | Cheap & Paleo
- Harbor Fish · rated 4/5: 26 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Speckled Ax: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Another Round: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Tap House: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Local Sprouts: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ruby's: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Lobster Co.: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Regards: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- East Ender: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Schulte & Herr: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Fore Street Restaurant: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzaiolo: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Coffee By Design (CBD): 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Pottery Cafe: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Duckfat: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mr. Tuna: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Central Provisions: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rose Foods: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Becky's Diner: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's Scoops: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Speckled Ax East: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
- Wayside Tavern · rated 4/5: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novare Res · rated 4/5: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Belleflower Brewing · rated 4/5: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. American.
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.
