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Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant - Portland, Portland, ME

Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant - Portland

4.2
4.2
441 Reviews
$30 and under
Irish
72 Commercial St., Portland, ME 04101

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant is a meticulously restored authentic Irish Pub made from materials imported from Ireland. From the wood and nails to the furniture and even the people who built it--we are authentic through and through.

We also love local and are proud to serve many local favorites from our craft beer selections that showcase just the right mix of imported Irish beers and regional favorites. Our food menu is comprised of elevated pub grub with a local twist.

Come in anytime for a pint, some food and some Irish hospitality. You are always welcome!

We do reserve a number of tables for Walk-ins, so if a reservation is not available, please call and ask for availability.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Soucy
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Event options, perfect for any occasion. Contact events@rira.com for private event information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Franklin St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 441 people are saying

Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant - Portland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

441 Reviews
  1. Irish

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 14, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We go to RiRa every time we are in Portland and we get the fish and chips made with haddock. For years it has been awesome. Last night it was lame. I’m afraid staffing is a concern. For the rest of this long weekend, we will be dining elsewhere. Hopefully, it will get back to normal.

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  2. Peter

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience

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  3. KimO

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was terrific. Kitchen sent out wrong dinner but she was on it! Overall great experience!

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  4. AmandaC

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 2, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my first visit to Ri Ra. Brunch was good, but we spent most of the time trying to flag down our waitress for things that the table should’ve already been stocked with…spoons to stir our coffee, ketchup, butter etc. The party seated behind us was in search of jelly, jam, spoons, ketchup and we noticed they spent time trying to flag down our waitress as well. Not her fault…the restaurant is obviously short staffed. Lovely view from the second floor. We would definitely eat here again.

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  5. Cheryl

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment- so cozy with the fireplaces! Food was mah…not exciting at all! We ordered happy hour food but they were out of the snack box and potato cakes. Sausage roll was not good. Curry poutine was good.

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  6. Foodiehammer

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for new year's brunch upstairs with my mother in law, who enjoys simple fare and a good bloody Mary with horseradish and we were not disappointed on those counts. Pork belly poutine was quite good and the tri-color home fries were a nice touch. Other than that, food was pretty plain and definitely not worth the price, especially given what else Portland's food scene has to offer. Except for the relatively loud neighboring table, and kind of loud rock music (not live), the overall feel and ambience are great: comfy chairs, spacious tables, and airy environment with lots of windows overlooking the harbor. Would recommend to someone looking for a good drink and energetic but casual scene, simple flavors with a hearty meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere and even better food.

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  8. ElleB VIP

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has it all - the service and the food were wonderful, and you can't beat the view. I highly recommend Ri Ra, and look forward to coming back!

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  9. MarkO

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were never seated at a table even with our reservation. We ended up ordering at the bar and even some of the food we wanted was sold out. We were giving some money off on the tab and were apologies were made to us.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and awesome service. I loved all the gluten free options! I will be back soon for sure!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant - Portland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 761-4446.

Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant - Portland is rated 4.2 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant - Portland

72 Commercial St., Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin St.
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Soucy
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Event options, perfect for any occasion. Contact events@rira.com for private event information.
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