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The Armory Lounge, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, Portland, ME

The Armory Lounge, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

4.0
4
8 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:30
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The Armory Lounge in the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is a popular bar and restaurant in downtown Portland’s Old Port district. Located in the lower lobby of the hotel, the Armory Lounge provides a cozy atmosphere for hotel guests, and is also considered one of the best bars in downtown Portland by locals. Known for its delicious and inventive cocktails, the Armory also has a wide variety of wine and beer, including several local Maine craft beers. Lunch and dinner options include small plates, soups and salads, sandwiches, fresh local seafood and hearty entrées, such as Fish and Chips and Baked Lazy Man’s Lobster.

The Armory Lounge is primarily a walk in seating establishment. If you do not see availability online please come in and grab a seat! Seasonally we will serve in the Garden Cafe and not inside in the Armory Lounge.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 14:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (207) 774-4200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Semi private events can be hosted in the Armory lounge for groups over 20 people. Please email Stefan King at sking@theregency.com for details.
  • Area
    Portland
  • Cross Street
    Entrance on Market St. Between Milk St. and Fore St. Valet at Hotel Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

8 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lobster roll had more mayo than lobster. Good not that good. Servers are great

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  2. Michelle

    VIP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oof, this is the worst meal dollar for dollar that I can remember having. The second star is because we had an awesome server. We were super excited to try the three course menu for Maine Lobster week. Sadly every one of the three courses we tried was either underwhelming or inedible. Lobster Arancini: heavy, greasy with oil and over seasoned Lobster dip: came out with a huge oil slick on top, also over seasoned Lobster gnocchi: basically a plate of corn and leeks with a few pieces of lobster and a handful of gnocchi. We picked out the lobster and gnocchi and left the reset behind. Lobster roll: the lobster itself was fine, it was served on a ciabata bun, which in and of itself was fine, but after having so many other delicious rolls in Maine, this one was dissapointing. Lobster Whoopie Pies: these looked so cute! One bite and we both put them down. Cold, too firm, and gross tasting. Lobster Entreme: literally a pile of dry yellow cake and some sweet corn mush with some dry quinoa brittle that was so burned and bitter it was inedible. Truly someone tasted this dish and was proud enough of it to send it out to diners. Our server offered to bring us a different dessert when she saw that we hadn't eaten any of either dessert, but at this point we just wanted to leave. For $65 dollars per person, this was an expensive mistake for us to make.

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  3. Catherine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Upon arriving at the hotel, we were told the Ameri lounge was closed. As I approached the door to enter with a sling on my arm, the gentleman from the hotel let the door go right in front of me after he let people in ahead of me. The desk attendant Said the lounge is not open. I replied that we had a reservation and he said can’t help you. He said go across the street to our garden café. Maybe they can make a table for you. We did get a table at the café, but certainly was not the martini bar experience we were expecting on our Bachelorette weekend. The food was mediocre at best and one dish was on edible. They did refund for that dish, but probably the worst experience I have ever had in Portland Maine. I would never return to this property either for the restaurant, lounge, or hotel. The hotel staff was one of the rudest staffs I have ever encountered with. And I am not sure how a reservation can be taken online for a place that is not open. Nor did they have our name on the reservation list anywhere. I would never recommend this property to anyone! 

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  4. Jeff

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice spot to go, wine was a good value and staff were very good

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  5. Larry

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tastefully decorated lounge vibe. Great service and very good food. Enjoyed our dinner for four there.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love this place! As a frequent visitor, I can confidently say that the staff here is consistently friendly and attentive. The food is always delicious, and the drinks are spot on every time. Whether I'm coming in for a casual meal or a special occasion, I always leave happy and satisfied. Highly recommend!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Armory Lounge at the Portland Regency Hotel is a true gem. Cozy atmosphere, quality drinks, and good service. The martinis are excellent, one of the best I've ever had. I will definitely be returning in the future, and highly recommend to anyone visiting Portland.

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  8. JTH7

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation for east dinner with family on open table. We arrived at the restaurant on time only to be told the restaurant was closed and would. It reopen for an hour. The hotel manager unapologetically offered us no solutions other than waiting for 50 minutes.

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The Armory Lounge, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is rated 4 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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19:30
Google Map for The Armory Lounge, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

20 Milk St, Portland, ME 04101-4128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Entrance on Market St. Between Milk St. and Fore St. Valet at Hotel Drive
  • Area
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 14:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (207) 774-4200
  • Private party facilities
    Semi private events can be hosted in the Armory lounge for groups over 20 people. Please email Stefan King at sking@theregency.com for details.
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