Greater Portland has become one of the hottest dining and food destinations in America, if not the world. It is a mecca for foodies near and far. And at the top of everyone’s ‘go to’ list for culinary wonderment will be Rock Row. With more than six million visitors, shoppers, residents and office workers per year at Rock Row and 20-plus food options planned, diners will come time and time again to uncover the newest and best culinary experiences. Whether it’s on the go or fine-dining, Rock Row is a celebration of food and drink like no other.
“I’m hard-pressed to think of a small town with as large of an impact on the country’s food scene. Greater Portland has become one of America’s great restaurant cities.”
Andrew Zimmern
Food & Wine
“Named Portland The Top Restaurant City In The US (2018)”
Bon Appetit
“Portland is a gastro-tourism paradise. Set aside as many days as you can and stuff yourself silly.”
Boston Globe
“…Portland has undergone a controlled fermentation for culinary ideas—combining young chefs in a hard climate with few rules, no European tradition to answer to…and has become one of the best places to eat in the Northeast.”
New York Times
“Maine Named #4 Top Region In The World To Visit”
Lonely Planet
ROCK ROW FEATURES
20+ RESTAURANTS—CASUAL TO CHEF DRIVEN
550-SEAT FOOD HALL WITH 15 MENUS & 7 SPIRIT ROOMS
600,000 SF MODERN CLASS-A OFFICEs & MEDICAL campus
300,000 SF OPEN RETAIL, CINEMA & SERVICES
80,000 SF STATE-OF-THE-ART MARKET BASKET GROCERY (2M GUESTS ANNUALLY)
26-ACRE QUARRY WITH 4-SEASON activities, BOARDWALK & LIGHT SHOWS
750+ DISTINCTIVE & MODERN 1, 2 & 3 BED RESIDENCES
200+ PROGRAMMED EVENTS ANNUALLY
MAINE’S LARGEST MEETING & CONVENTION CENTER (200+ EVENTS & CONCERTS ANNUALLY)
AMPLE SURFACE & DECK PARKING
BOUTIQUE & EXTENDED STAY HOTELS
ON-SITE DAYCARE CENTERS
FULL-SERVICE HEALTH CLUBS & SPECIALTY FITNESS
THE LATEST & MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
ON-SITE TRANSIT HUB RAIL, BUS, BIKE & PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
PERSONALIZED, FIVE-STAR CONCIERGE SERVICE
MAINE’S LARGEST MEETING & CONVENTION CENTER
(200+ EVENTS & CONCERTS ANNUALLYBOUTIQUE & EXTENDED STAY HOTELS
FULL-SERVICE HEALTH CLUBS & SPECIALTY FITNESS
ON-SITE TRANSIT HUB
(RAIL, BUS, BIKE & PEDESTRIAN ACCESS)AMPLE SURFACE & DECK PARKING
ON-SITE DAYCARE CENTERS
THE LATEST & MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
PERSONALIZED, FIVE-STAR CONCIERGE SERVICE
IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL
Rock Row is in the center of the region’s primary traffic flow with two direct exits off Interstate-95/Maine Turnpike. An on-site transportation hub connects guests by train, bus, ride shares and links with Portland’s nearby International Jetport, cruise terminal and historic downtown.
A Premier Tourist Destination
- Largest metropolitan area North of Boston–less than two-hour drive
- Amtrak Downeaster train runs direct from Boston to Portland
(574,404 passengers in 2019; a 7.8% increase from 2018) - Linked to nearby Portland International Jetport
(14% year-over-year increase in passengers) - Linked to Portland Cruise Terminal and historic downtown
- Portland is the closest port to Europe–more than 100 cruises annually
- New York: 314 miles
Montreal: 256 miles
Quebec City: 284 miles
$635 Million Spent Locally By Visitors AnnuallY
$251 Average Spend On Food By Overnight Visitors (2018)
Maine named #4 region in the world to visit
lonely planet (2019)
portland named top restaurant city in the u.s.
bon appetit (2018)
strength in numbers
520,000
Greater Portland MSA population
37 M
Total Maine visitors
in 2018
16.6 M
Non-Resident day visitors
in Maine in 2018
30%
Increase in visitors
since 2012
$79,000
Greater Portland MSA
average household income
6 M
Total Portland visitors in 2018; spending $635 Million locally
20%
Canadian visitor spend
as a percentage of total
215,000
Total number of Portland cruise passengers in 2018
75 Miles
Sunday River
Over 50,000 Visitors per season
57 Miles
Ski Resorts of
North Conway, NH
Attitash, Wildcat, Cranmore
& Black Mountain
106 Miles
Boston, MA
19 M visitors annually
284 Miles
Quebec City
2 M Visitors Annually
19 Miles
Old Orchard Beach, ME
2 M Visitors & Top tourist destination in Maine (9,000 year-round residents & 75,000 summer residents)
176 Miles
Acadia National Park
3.5 M Visitors in 2018
21 Miles
Freeport, ME
3 M Visitors Annually
6 Miles
Old Port, Portland, ME
1 M summertime Visitors/residents
five-STAR CONCIERGE
Rock Row’s unique resort-like concierge service sets you apart by providing an invaluable amenity to your employees and guests—including meal deliveries. Everything they need and want are a phone call or click away, from picking up a menu ingredient last minute…to arranging guest transportation…to running personal errands.
- Meal Deliveries
- Guest Transportation Planning
- Store Event Planning
- Food Shopping/Grocery Delivery
- Dry Cleaning Services
- Car Washing & Detailing
- Restaurant Deliveries
- Dog Walking
- Running Errands
- Personal Stylist
- Mobile Concierge App
- Menu Printing
- Contractor Management
MAINE’S LARGEST CONVENTION CENTER
The seasonal Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row, managed by LiveNation, is being converted into a year-round venue that will be the largest meeting and conventions center in the State of Maine. The state-of-the-art facility will be a showcase for Rock Row, and the state, and will attract conferences from across the globe along with A-list performance artists.
8,200+ Capacity & More Than 200 MeetingS, Conferences & Performances Per Year
Largest Conference & Concert Venue In Maine
Retractable Wall Opens to Outside Seating
restaurant
MARKETING SUPPORT
At every turn, Rock Row provides your restaurant with unparalleled marketing support and meaningful engagement of our more than six million annual guests.
- Dynamic Social Media Programming
- On-Site Content Lab & Social-Sharing Stations
- 60+ Digital Displays—50,000+ Database
- 200+ Programmed Events
- Public-Space/Quarry Spectacular Takeovers
