Dry Dock restaurant on Commercial Street in Portland. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)My colleague, columnist Leslie Bridgers, recently observed that Dry Dock is one of several new casual Portland restaurants embracing a nostalgic aesthetic. Server Emma Callahan talks with Collins Ramirez of Germany and Yachsel Ramirez of New York City after their meal at Dry Dock. The new Dry Dock owners stripped the dilapidated joint, which closed in 2018 after 35 years, down to the studs. Floor staff at Dry Dock are warm and welcoming, but also informed and attentive; you feel cared for here.

Source: CNN January 27, 2026 14:05 UTC