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Great Lost Bear
In neon blue and pink lights, the Great Lost Bear is hard to miss. Voted one of the greatest bars on earth by Gourmet Magazine, this place is more than just a bar---offering not only 52 beers on tap, but over 19 different kinds of burgers! We decided on the deep fried veggies. Served with plenty of ranch for dipping, each veggie was deep fried and a delightful golden brown. Next we dug right into our specka spanakopita--- this Greek Spanish pastry was a wonderful combination of feta cheese and spinach all layered with flaky fillo dough. With over 18 different burgers to choose from, we decided on the four top. Served with melted mozzarella, Swiss, provolone and American cheeses, our burger came cooked exactly to order. Our next selection was the Jamaican jerk chicken sandwich. Made with Stone's wicked hot spices, our chicken was a little on the dry side, but still had a great bite to it. As recommended by our server, we decided on the home-made strawberry cheesecake. Large and topped with a generous portion of strawberries and cream, the cheesecake had great texture and flavor. Make way for the tollhouse pie! Bite after bite, it was impossible to surrender to the mound of melted chocolate goodness. Our server was helpful and cheerful, offering much needed help in making our menu selections. Appetizers averaged $7, entrees $10 and desserts $6… a burger and a beer and your out the door without breaking the bank! Overall, the Great Lost Bear will earn the gold plate!

Maine Sunday Telegram Most Creative Burgers 1. The Great Lost Bear, Portland There are often 19 or 20 kinds of burgers on the menu at The Great Lost Bear, a fun and funky eatery on Forest Avenue. Whether you like blue cheese or a basic American ''cheese'' cheeseburger, you're covered. And the restaurant serves at least that many kinds of beer to go with the burgers. Second place went to another national chain. I think of all the people who voted who truly believe national chains are better than the great local eateries in Maine and I feel sad, truly sad, for them.		Casco Bay Weekly Best Burger: The Great Lost Bear Besides the great towers of beer, people go to The Great Lost Bear to eat. One of the most impressive aspects of the restaurant’s offerings is their infinitely varied burger. With almost a full page of the menu devoted to round meat on a bun, it’s no surprise GLB won for best burger in Portland. Go and check out their cool selection; they even have a burger with a fried egg on top!
Beer Advocate		Portland Phoenix (See: Best Non-TGI Friday’s)
" Beer connoisseurs will enjoy the many brewpubs in Portland but also - down Forest Avenue heading out of the city - the Great Lost Bear, with dozens of microbrews on tap and a fine pub menu." from: Boston Globe		"The Christmas lights never come down here, but plenty of holiday decorations are added to the flea market motif." The bar's 12 Beers of Christmas event actually includes many more holiday beers from the 50-plus taps. "No bar in the country does a better job of showcasing regional breweries." from: USA Today