East Ender – American
This vibrant neighborhood gathering spot hums with energy, where the briny freshness of chilled oysters finds a playful companion in the golden, decadent crunch of deep-fried deviled eggs. Guests settle into the warm, inviting space to share plates of earthy sunchoke dip and crispy, salt-dusted potatoes, all while the savory aroma of toasted garlic bread and glazed wings drifts through the air to create a soulful, elevated comfort food experience.
47, Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101 +12078797669 https://www.eastenderportland.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at East Ender
Dairy-Free at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Bacon, Substitute Impossible patty and Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Substitute Gluten-Free Bun, Add Bacon and Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad, Substitute Impossible patty and Substitute Gluten-Free Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad, Substitute Impossible patty and Substitute Gluten-Free Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at East Ender
East Ender in Portland has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad, Substitute Impossible patty and Substitute Gluten-Free Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at East Ender
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Wings (Half Dozen) | 82.5 g | 62.3 g |
| Cowboy | 56.6 g | 60.5 g |
| Gorgonzola Salad | 140.3 g | 44.9 g |
| Fully Loaded | 57.8 g | 40.7 g |
| The East Ender | 88.6 g | 39.2 g |
| Classic | 17.7 g | 33.2 g |
| Fried Fish Sandwich | 22.2 g | 32.8 g |
| Substitute Gluten-Free Bun | 183.3 g | 27.8 g |
| Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad | 85.9 g | 26.4 g |
| Make it a double | 0 g | 22.7 g |
| The Kaiser | 57.8 g | 21.7 g |
| Chili Mac | 59.9 g | 21.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Oysters - $3: Freshly shucked Maine oysters served with cocktail sauce & mignonette. Priced per oyster Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Deep Fried Deviled Eggs - $10: shallot jam, fried garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Curly Fries or Rock Potatoes - $9: Your choice of house sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Garlic Bread - $6: Night moves bread, roasted garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sunchoke Dip - $12: Creamy caramelized sunchoke and onion, served with grilled bread from Night Moves Bakery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fried Brussel Sprouts - $13: Pistachio-chili crisp, currant-balsamic reduction, fried garlic Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Wings (Half Dozen) - $14: buffalo, bbq, garlic parmesan, or dry rub wings served with your choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Wings (Full Dozen) - $27: buffalo, bbq, garlic parmesan, or dry rub wings served with your choice of sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free
Soups & Salads
- Green Salad - $11: Leaf lettuce, red onion, fennel, grape tomato, crushed croutons, house vin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola Salad - $14: Leaf lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, red onion, fennel, grape tomato, currant-balsamic reduction, house vin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Caesar Salad - $14: Baby romaine, crushed croutons, parmesan, jammy egg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Fish Chowder - $12: Creamy pollock chowder served with oyster crackers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Chili - $10: Beef and bean chili, fried cheez-it crumble
Smashburgers
- The East Ender - $16: American cheese, onions, house pickles, shredded lettuce, house special sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Classic - $15: Plain burger smashed with onions, your choice of american or cheddar cheese
- Cowboy - $17: Bacon, chili, cheddar, onions, BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fully Loaded - $18: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, house special sauce, your choice of cheddar or american cheese
- BLT Burger - $17: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, cheddar, onions, mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- The Kaiser - $16: Sauerkraut, pickles, Swiss, onions, curry mustard Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free
Sandwiches
- Fried Fish Sandwich - $18: Cornmeal crusted pollock, slaw, tomato, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Blackened Fish Sandwich - $18: Seasoned and broiled pollock, slaw, tomato, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Grilled Cheese - $12: Toasted night moves bakery bread, roasted garlic bread, cheddar cheese, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pork Schnitzel Sandwich - $16: Pork Loin pounded thin and breaded, house sauerkraut, curry mustard Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $17: roasted chicken, baby romaine, crushed croutons, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Plates
- Mushroom Stroganoff - $19: Egg noodles, fried oyster mushroom, cremini mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pork Schnitzel Platter - $20: Pork loin pounded thin and breaded, served with green salad, curry mustard, house sauerkraut, cranberry jam
- Mac'n'Cheese - $15: Shell pasta, house cheese sauce, toped with fried cheez-it crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chili Mac - $17: beef chili, shell pasta, house cheese sauce, topped with fried cheez-it crumble
- Saffron Risotto - $19: Creamy vegan risotto topped with sauteed vegetables, pistachio chili-crisp Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fish Fry Platter - $22: Cornmeal crusted pollock, rock potatoes, slaw, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Specials
- Twin Hot Dogs - $15: two house made all-beef franks topped with sauerkraut and Raye’s mustard
- Twin Chili Cheese Dogs - $17: two house made all-beef franks topped with chili and cheese sauce
- Reuben - $18: house corned beef, house sauerkraut, thousand island, on pumpernickel
Add-ons & Sauces
- All Sauces - $1: BBQ, Ranch, buffalo, caesar, blue cheese, curry mustard, tartar sauce, honey mustard, special sauce, raye's mustard
- Make it a double - $4: Extra burger patty Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Bacon - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Substitute Impossible patty - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Substitute Gluten-Free Bun Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free
Beverages
- Fountain Soda - $3: Coke, diet coke, orange soda, ginger ale, sprite
- Soft Drinks - $5: Bottled Ginger beer, bottled root beer, lemonade, shirley temple
- Red Bull - $6
- Hip 2 Be Square - $10: Pineapple, lime, cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stubborn Love - $10: Grapefruit, lemon, rosemary, vanilla, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Citrus Social Tonic - $9: Dr. lovejoy's 5mg THC/5mg CBD Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about East Ender
- Is East Ender dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. East Ender has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Bacon, Substitute Impossible patty and Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad.
- What can I eat at East Ender on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Bacon, Substitute Impossible patty and Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does East Ender have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side of curly fries, rock potatoes, or green salad and Substitute Impossible patty.
- Is East Ender gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at East Ender?
- Wings (Half Dozen), at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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