Portland & Rochester Public House

http://www.118preble.com/
We went to Portland & Rochester for dinner on Saturday night. When you enter the restaurant you come into the bar. The bar is organized, clean and warm. However, they did not have all the usual local beers that we prefer (Bissell, Rising Tide, etc.). Wine selection, by the glass and bottle, were good. The kitchen is visible to the restaurant. Sometimes this means noisy. It was not. There are two semi-private booths on one wall and tables throughout the rest of the restaurant. We had the stuffed artichokes, the brussel sprouts and the deep fried cheese curds for an appetizer. All were cooked well. I would get the cheese curds again for sure.
Dinner was the Cassoulet with seared Duck which was excellent. The Hake with parsley purée, roasted potatoes and beets were good but the fish was a little overcooked and a somewhat small portion. The mushroom risotto was excellent. The burger and fries were excellent. The fries had rosemary on them which gave them a nice earthy taste. The fish and chips was undercooked and we had to send it back to the kitchen. The kitchen quickly responded with the squash soup while they made a new sandwich. These things sometimes happen and they handled it quickly and professionally.
Overall, we were happy with the service, food and drink. Were going back.

Foreground: Cassoulet with seared duck.
Background: Hake with parsley purée, roasted potatoes and beets

Burger and fries

Our ratings scale
Atmosphere: 5
Staff:  5
Drinks: 4
Mount Gay rum: Yes
Food: 4
Parking: 3