Came here on a Saturday evening based on its reputation as one of the best restaurants in Portland. It held up to its reputation! A quaint place, we had barside reservations and reservations are your best bet. Starting off with Truffle Popcorn that was addictive were ordered the Bangs Island Mussels. The Jus was perfect. For dinner, my Duck breast was perfectly cooked as well has her Salmon. We had to enjoy dessert as the evening was going perfectly. Our server, Chris at the bar, was nothing short of great! All wait staff assists in running food and dishes and they were so kind. The Back Bay Grill is truly one of Portland's finest.
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Absolutely amazing!!! Well worth the wait for an available reservation! The atmosphere, service and I’d course the FOOD - totally top notch! 1st course mussels were tiny pillows of love in a creamy curry broth and topped by kimchee. Appetizer seared scallops with chimichurri were perfectly cooked and seasoned- the best I’ve had anywhere in many many years!! Crab cake appetizer also delightful, topped with lobster knuckle - how could you go wrong? I had the filet as my entree - cooked to perfect med rare, topped with exactly the right amount of high quality Stilton - melt in your mouth perfect!!!! We also got a side of the bacon braised collards (featured with the lamb entree but just had to have!) and it was amazing!!! Topped off by a perfect classic crime brûlée- I couldn’t have eaten another bite- but it was so wonderful- I wanted more!!! Paired with an excellent starter cocktail “Bees Knees”, a lovely prosecco with the appetizers and a gorgeous La Crema Pinot Noir - the end to end experiences was, simply, amazing. Can’t wait to go back!
The dinner I had last night was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. My favorite part was the entree's. I had the filet mignon and my boyfriend ate the lamb, I honestly don’t know which one I liked more. The lamb was cooked so beautifully, and everything on the dish paired together in the best way possible. My filet was perfection and it had the creamiest (goat?) cheese on top of it… never would I thought how wonderful cheese and steak could be. The staff was delightful, attentive, and not too overbearing. 10/10 I recommend getting in here before they change chefs so you can go back and compare. That’s my plan anyways! Thank you so much for a lovely dinner ✨
I never went in but noticed it over the 35 years I've lived two blocks away. It always looked respectable, speaking as a former National Guard cook. I just visit to say that we overdid the COVID a bit, a lot of people are thinking. But a hardened capitalist might reply, markets need a good stiff shaking from time to time. But I guess there's no such thing as a hardened capitalist. Portland probably can't appreciate good cooking at the moment.
Wish I could select 4.5 stars....outstanding service, flavorful fresh bites (very good, yet not great for small plates at Portland pricing), extensive wine list, classic atmosphere, and nice music play list. Love the marble sinks and cloth hand towels in restroom. Superb quality olive oil, cute homemade chip with ricotta dip, and use of garnishes for presentation. Bar area may get loud depending on the crowd; dining room may be prefered & definitely recommend making a reservation for date night.
The food here is phenomenal. We ordered the foie gras and the crab cake for apps, then followed with the lobster for our main course... best lobster we had during our visit to Portland. Dessert included the chocolate torte and creme brulee. I felt the service could have been better for a fine dining establishment. The staff were friendly but left large amounts of time when we were not checked on. Was a shame as we would have ordered more drinks had someone asked about it.
A quality special occasion choice. Good range of options on the prix fixe menu. Fine service. Excellent wine selection. Apps we're outstanding, but entrées a little less so. My wife's steak was a bit dry, my duck dish rather salty. Prices were probably a bit high for Portland Maine, considering I've had better for less, but I understand the times.
The service and food are top notch. Every bite was to die for. They have amazing drinks and wine selection. Jesse was a fantastic server as well.
I have been a long time patron of BBG and am so happy to see some aesthetic updates with the same excellent quality of food and drinks! The service, as always, was fantastic as well. It is highly recommended to call ahead for a reservation, especially for a weekend night.
Everything was absolutely stellar. We have been meaning to get here for several years, and I can't believe we waited so long. We appreciated the perfect ambiance and music selection, the professional, pleasant staff, and the excellent food. All of the food was excellent. Just really, really good food. We'll be back.
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