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.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Portland restaurants with dairy free options. Highly rated spots with authentic dairy free menu items.
Portland's Premier Dairy Free Destinations
Exploring the coastal charm of Portland, Maine, is even more rewarding with this curated selection of restaurants that prioritize exceptional dairy-free dining. You can savor everything from world-class seafood at Eventide Oyster Co and comforting American classics at Duckfat to the vibrant Thai flavors found at Green Elephant. This diverse collection spans Japanese, Italian, and Chinese influences, ensuring that whether you are grabbing a casual bite at Gritty McDuff's or enjoying a night out at Wayside Tavern, your dietary needs are met with style and ease.
30 restaurants in Best Portland Restaurants with Dairy Free Options | Top Rated
- 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.
