Established March 1991 (1991-03) Food type Seafood City Portland | Current owner(s) Becky Rand Street address 390 Commercial Street Other information Renovated 2007 (2007) | |
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Becky's Diner is a historic diner on Commercial Street in Portland, Maine. It is located on Portland's historic waterfront.
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History
Becky's Diner opened in 1991 with an exception to the city's zoning laws prohibiting non-fishery businesses in the location. Owner Becky Rand, a mother of six, argued that fishermen needed a place to eat before and after work, which was lacking because of their unusual hours. Several years after opening, her success allowed for new hours to be added during the middle of the night on weekends. In 1995, Becky's added a dinner menu. The diner is best known for its breakfast choices, but also boasts an inexpensive dinner menu rich in seafood.
Accolades
Becky's enjoys much praise. Among the acclaim includes a spread in Gourmet Magazine, as well as a spot on Rachael Ray's Food Network program $40 a Day. The The Portland Phoenix named it the Best Greasy Spoon of 2008. Famous patrons include Taylor Swift, Bobby Brown, Tipper Gore, and former president Bill Clinton.
The diner was featured in the Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Thanksgiving episode. Rand made her sausage stuffing.