Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Otherside Diner yet. Call (207) 772-0002 to check before you go.
Typical hours for diners across the US
Most diners across the US open around 7:00 AM and close around 8:00 PM on weekdays; 91% are open on Sundays and 18% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 505 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
500 Washington AvenuePortland, ME 04103
About Otherside Diner
Otherside Diner is a diner located at 500 Washington Avenue in Portland, Maine. It's part of our guide to 195 restaurants, cafes and bars in Portland.
You can visit for dine-in.
Phone: (207) 772-0002.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 500 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
- Phone
- (207) 772-0002
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for diners)
Diners are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of diners across the US.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
We don’t have Otherside Diner’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Otherside Diner there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 12 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), Bars & Pubs (2), Sandwiches & Delis (2), and Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (1).
Otherside Diner is the only diner within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Becky's Diner, 2.0 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsHowie's Pub< 0.1 mi
- ThaiVeranda Thai< 0.1 mi
- VietnameseVeranda Noodle Bar< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsBeals Ice Cream< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisAnania's Variety Store0.2 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Otherside Diner located?
Otherside Diner is located at 500 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103.
What is the phone number of Otherside Diner?
You can call Otherside Diner at (207) 772-0002.
Does Otherside Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Otherside Diner. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Otherside Diner?
There are 12 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Otherside Diner. Nearby options include Howie's Pub (< 0.1 mi), Veranda Thai (< 0.1 mi), and Veranda Noodle Bar (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other diners near Otherside Diner?
None within a mile. The closest is Becky's Diner, 2.0 mi away.
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
Nearby places
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