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Part of situation: Portland, Maine culinary recognition (3 clusters)

Douro restaurant in Portland, Maine, named to NY Times 50 Best list

50 Best Restaurants New York Times Douro Portland Maine Portuguese-inspired seafood

Douro, a Portuguese-inspired seafood restaurant in Portland, Maine, has been named to the New York Times 2026 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in the United States. Opened in October 2025 by the Prentice Hospitality Group, Douro is the only establishment from Maine to be featured on this year's list.

The New York Times selection process involved reporters and editors visiting 538 restaurants across 38 states. In its review, the publication highlighted Douro's ability to blend the flavors of the Portuguese coast with local Maine ingredients, specifically noting its use of seafood alongside a farm-to-table approach to vegetables.

In 2025, two Maine restaurants were included in the list: Sammy's Deluxe in Rockland and Pilgrim's Inn in Deer Isle.

Entities

Douro · New York Times · Portland, Maine · Prentice Hospitality Group

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