Cheap drinks, good vibes, and friendly service. A win in my book! We came in as a large group of 10 and we sat in one of their large booths with a couple chairs that we pulled over to add at the end of the table. Draft beers were going for $4, and they've got $6 martinis and $5 cans/bottles. Crazytown. We had a great time as a large group here. Shoutout to the jalapeño tini. So so good. We didn't order food other than a boat of fries for the table. I didn't try any myself but they looked great and everyone was enjoying them!

We came in on a very chilly Tuesday night and had excellent service. We ordered the half nacho, cowboy burger and cali burger without a bun. Everything was delicious and after two pints our bill was $68.

Very good "bar food" made fresh to order: char-grilled burgers, hot crispy fries, white meat buffalo chicken tenders, wraps. A neighborhood staple!

We did take out. Little place next to Monument Square. Service was friendly. Order was ready when it was supposed to be. We split the buffalo chicken wrap (added blue cheese crumbles). Got pub fries as the side. Pub fries were excellent, seasoned and crunchy-we ate them on the way home. Buffalo chicken wrap was tangy with a heat that built and lingered. I believe the sauce may have been housemade, but not sure. Bacon was a great compliment to the chicken. It was the perfect amount to split and be satisfied yet not break the bank. If I had a complaint, it might also be a compliment-they put the blue cheese on the side, but it was good in the way you could add the amount you wish-as bc can be overwhelming. I ended up sprinkling it over each bite instead of unwrapping it to add. Wrap was $17 with an extra $1 for the blue cheese crumbles, we did not get a drink. Under $24 with the tax and tip. We will definitely return.

So, whenever I have an event to go to at Aura or the State, this is one of my favorite stop ins to go to for some really good food and a great beer selection. The service is always inviting and the ambiance has a feel of a dive bar but is more upscale than a dive. The pros here are, as stated above, the food. I had a delicious, perfectly cooked, and hearty burger and the person I was with had fish and chips and they loved it our last time there. They have a big screen TV right above the bar for any sports or whatever and the servers/bartenders are top notch .. always friendly and welcoming. The cons here with this one would have to be the size of the place. When there are people in there, it definitely is cramped with like three booths and about 5 tables or so. The bathroom is super tight and barely have the ability to turn around in the bathroom so this is a drawback. Other than those little things, this is a place to go for some decently prices (for Portland anyway) fare before you head out on your endeavors.

The food here is amazing, really excellent. There's some variety on the menu - it's not all burgers and fries. But the restaurant is unfortunately pretty small, with only a few tables. I mean there is the bar too, but the whole place fills up quickly, so I've tried to come to Shay's many more times than I've actually dined there. Looking forward to nicer weather when they'll have outdoor seating too! :)

We were nearby visiting my brother at his job and wanted some dinner. Found this place in a local search and the reviews were good. Inside the decor is nice. A mixture of booths, tables, and a bar. Very hip vibe (if I'm not too old to say that unironically). We were greeted right away and found a table. Service was attentive and very personable. Made some recommendations and then we dove into the menu. Good selection of American pub style food. Music was good and not too loud. Good came out in good time. The food was better than I expected. My mom had a haddock chowder which she and I both loved (I stole a spoonful). She split a cranberry walnut salad with me. It was tasty but over dressed. Would have been a lot better with less dressing. My Dad got the honey mustard wrap and he really liked it. He also got an espresso martini that he thought was just ok. I had the fish and chips. The fry on the fish was no joke. Thicker and crispier than I am used to but was so tasty and very well seasoned. It was so much I brought half home and ate it straight outta the fridge the next day and it was delicious. The star of the night were the fries. Seemed like a double fry method that again were so crispy and well seasoned. Delicious! Will for sure be back again if I find myself visiting family in Maine and want some great food in a friendly spot!

In Portland, Maine helping our son move and we wanted an early dinner before heading home. Shays was the perfect spot- cute, friendly staff, good beers and good food. My tuna melt with fries was satisfying as was my Sierra Nevada to wash it down. Definitely now on our radar when we visit; in the heart of downtown Portland.

Places like Shay's make me happy. They're my type of spots. Simply put, you can never go wrong with Shay's. It is quite the local spot with incredible pub-style food and drink specials every day. On Tuesday they have $5 martinis, and they're delicious! The jalapeño martini is one of the best cocktails in town. Throughout our many visits to Shay's over the past few years, we've always enjoyed the food and service. Their burgers are incredible and the fried chicken sandwiches are out of this world. We love going in the summer and fall when you can sit outside and enjoy Monument Square -- it's a great spot to people watch.

I have been here a few times and every time it doesn't disappoint. It has amazing food, and the drinks are great. They are well known for their martinis which are an amazing price. My favorite dish is the sweet and spicy chicken sandwich with fries that are super crunchy. Everything on the menu is decently priced with great portions. The service is always spot on and they even have outdoor seating. Lunch or dinner this is a a spot for traditional, American food!