Sur Lie sits on Free Street in downtown Portland, serving tapas-style small plates the kitchen describes as American contemporary — an eclectic mix of global influences built on locally sourced Maine ingredients. Craft cocktails and wine round out the format, which leans on shared, communal-style dining.
The restaurant is female-owned and operates a sister property, Gather, in Yarmouth. Locals point to the small plates, an attentive staff, and an intimate room as the draw, with regulars often willing to wait for a table.
The James Beard Foundation named Sur Lie a semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality in 2023, and Travel + Leisure named it a city magazine favorite in 2025.
The restaurant is female-owned and operates a sister property, Gather, in Yarmouth. Locals point to the small plates, an attentive staff, and an intimate room as the draw, with regulars often willing to wait for a table.
The James Beard Foundation named Sur Lie a semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality in 2023, and Travel + Leisure named it a city magazine favorite in 2025.