Maine is big on vibes. And one of the vibes we love best is the cozy feeling being in Maine. Whether it’s winter or spring, fall or summer there’s a certain feeling we have when it’s rainy or chilly. That’s usually when we go in search of comfort food. While all food provides warmth and some level of comfort (it keeps us alive, after all!) mac and cheese is next level. And this mac and cheese is something unexplainable. And, of course, it’s only here in Maine!
You’ll find Five Fifty-Five in the same building that once housed the Machigonne Fire House in Portland back in the early 1900s. Today, its corner location makes it impossible to miss. Which is a good thing because there’s a very important dish inside!
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The inside is simply beautiful. Bright and airy during the day, cozy and warm at night.
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And their corner location makes it fun to watch the world go by outside.
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But that’s only if you can tear yourself away from, what we think, is the best thing on the menu. Their truffled lobster mac & cheese.
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We’re not the only ones who love it. It’s one of the most popular dished on the menu and it was recently named the best in the state by Insider.com.
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It comes with butter-poached lobster, an artisanal cheese blend, white truffle oil and black truffles.
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Look at that lobster! But, if seafood isn’t your thing they also offer a version without it. Either one is delicious and will have you snapping photos of your food to send to friends.
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In addition to the best mac and cheese, they offer a huge menu of other incredibly delicious and uniquely crafted dishes.
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And we love the focus on local. These fiddleheads are a great side dish when they’re in season.
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The bar opens at 4:30 p.m. every day, so consider arriving a bit early to enjoy a cocktail.
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While you may not be able to enjoy dinner here every night, this is a wonderful destination for special occasions. And, yes, a Thursday is totally a “special occasion!”
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Five Fifty-Five is open every day from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can learn more about them and see the incredible full menu here or check them out on Facebook. If you have more questions, give them a call on 207-761-0555.
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If you’ve got a craving for mac and cheese now you’ll want to check out this unassuming restaurant that serves a great mac and cheese!
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Address: 555 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
