Looking for tlc-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Green Elephant, Harbor Fish and Gritty McDuff's, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry tlc-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Portland restaurants with tlc diet options. Highly rated spots with authentic tlc diet menu items.
Portland's Premier TLC Diet Destinations
Portland, Maine’s coastal food scene offers an impressive variety of heart-healthy dining destinations perfect for those following the TLC diet. This collection highlights the city's culinary diversity, ranging from the fresh catches at Eventide Oyster Co and Harbor Fish to the vibrant Thai dishes at Green Elephant. Whether you are craving classic American fare at Gritty McDuff's or exploring refined options at Wayside Tavern, these local favorites provide balanced meals across a spectrum of Italian, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
30 restaurants in Best Portland Restaurants with TLC Diet Options | Top Rated
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 6 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Harbor Fish · rated 4/5: 17 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 9 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Wayside Tavern · rated 4/5: 5 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 25 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Another Round: 16 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 15 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Little Tap House: 13 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 11 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Becky's Diner: 11 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayside American Cafe: 10 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Sprouts: 9 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 9 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Terlingua: 7 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Sammy's Scoops: 7 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Regards: 7 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Pizzaiolo: 6 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Portland Pottery Cafe: 6 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Black Cow Burgers & Fries: 6 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Speckled Ax: 6 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- OTTO: 5 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- East Ender: 4 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Two Fat Cats Bakery West End: 4 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monte's Fine Foods: 4 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Duckfat: 3 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Uncharted Tea: 3 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Mr. Tuna: 3 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Ocotillo: 3 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Flatbread Pizza: 3 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Schulte & Herr: 3 tlc-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
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.
