Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTomaso's Canteen
Portland, ME · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tomaso's Canteen runs a beverage program built around a six-cocktail roster, 15 beers plus Shacksbury Cider, and eight wines by the glass at a flat $10. The cocktails name their spirits—Four Roses in the Old School Old Fashioned, Goldies Gin in Tomaso's Collins—and beer-and-shot combos sit alongside Jello shots. The homepage calls the canned beer selection 'of your dreams,' and the domestic-versus-craft pricing split backs up the claim.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old School Old Fashioned at $13, made with Four Roses, simple, orange, and Angostura Bitters. For something lighter, the Munjoy Mule at $11 uses Ice Pik Vodka, ginger beer, and lime. Beer drinkers can go domestic at $4.25 or step up to Bunker Machine Pilz or Allagash White at $8.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a defined cocktail list without a cocktail-bar production, beer drinkers who care about canned selection, and anyone mixing a $10 glass of wine into a round of beer-and-shot combos.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11–$13. Wine by the glass is $10 across the list. Domestic beers are $4.25, craft and imports $6–$8, and Shacksbury Cider is $7. Beer-and-shot combos are $7–$13. Non-alcoholic beer is $6, other non-alcoholic drinks $3–$4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program pairs a six-drink cocktail list with a broad canned-beer selection, beer-and-shot combos, and Jello shots. The wine list is uniformly $10 by the glass, including Bluet Sparkling Blueberry Wine from Maine and Erico Lambrusco.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six named cocktails with defined spirits and recipes, priced $11–$13. The roster covers a mule, margarita, Collins, Old Fashioned, a mango-mosa, and a coffee-brandy iced coffee drink. Beer-and-shot combos and Jello shots round out the low-proof side of the menu.
Menu strengths
- — Official menu lists six cocktails with named spirits and recipes, priced $11–$13.
- — Beer-and-shot combos add a distinct low-proof/beer-cocktail format alongside the cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Old School Old Fashioned — $13 — Four Roses, Simple, Orange, Angostura Bitters
- — Cliff Island Iced Coffee — $13 — Ice Pik, Allen's Coffee Brandy, Bailey's, Frangelico, Milk
- — Munjoy Mule — $11 — Ice Pik Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime
Pricing: $11–$13
Wine
Eight wines by the glass, all priced at $10.00. The list includes Prosecco, Paul D Gruner Veltliner, Estreia Vino Verde Rose, Benjamin Bridge Pet Nat, Bluet Sparkling Blueberry Wine from Maine, Sakonnet Pinot Noir, Sakonnet Sauvignon Blanc, and Erico Lambrusco.
Menu strengths
- — Eight wines by the glass, uniformly priced at $10.00.
- — List spans sparkling, white, rose, and red, including Bluet Sparkling Blueberry Wine (ME) and Erico Lambrusco.
Standout selections
- — Bluet, Sparkling Blueberry Wine (ME) — $10.00 — Maine sparkling blueberry wine by the glass
- — Erico Lambrusco — $10.00 — Sparkling red wine by the glass
- — Benjamin Bridge, Pet Nat — $10.00 — Sparkling wine by the glass
Pricing: $10.00 per glass
Beer
Fifteen beers plus Shacksbury Cider, spanning domestic lagers, imports, and craft options. Domestics are $4.25; craft and imports run $6.00–$8.00. The homepage promotes 'The Canned Beer Selection of Your Dreams,' and the menu includes beer-and-shot combos and Jello shots.
Menu strengths
- — Official menu lists 15 beers plus Shacksbury Cider, spanning domestic lagers, imports, and craft options.
- — Domestic beers at $4.25 and craft/imported at $6.00–$8.00 give a clear price ladder.
Standout selections
- — Bunker Machine Pilz — $8.00 — Craft beer
- — Allagash White — $8.00 — Craft beer; Guinness — $6.00 — Imported stout
Pricing: Domestic $4.25; craft and imported $6.00–$8.00
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic beer and soda options. Guinness N/A and Athletic Brewing Lite N/A are both $6.00, with Gosling's Ginger Beer at $4.00. Other non-alcoholic drinks run $3.00–$4.00.
Menu strengths
- — Official menu documents dedicated non-alcoholic beer and soda options.
- — Two non-alcoholic beers at $6.00 and Gosling's Ginger Beer at $4.00.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing Lite N/A — $6.00 — Non-alcoholic craft beer
- — Guinness N/A — $6.00 — Non-alcoholic beer; Gosling's Ginger Beer — $4.00 — Non-alcoholic ginger beer
Pricing: N/A beer $6.00; other non-alcoholic drinks $3.00–$4.00
Spirits
The menu describes a 'Full Bar' and lists spirits used in cocktails and beer-shot combos, including Ice Pik Vodka, Hornitos Silver, Goldies Gin, Four Roses, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Fernet Branca, Bailey's, Frangelico, and Allen's Coffee Brandy. A recent customer account describes Yellow Chartreuse behind the bar, used for a Naked & Famous.
Menu strengths
- — The menu describes a 'Full Bar' and names spirits used across cocktails and beer-shot combos.
- — A recent customer account describes Yellow Chartreuse being used to make a Naked & Famous.
Standout selections
- — Yellow Chartreuse — customer-reported bottle behind the bar
- — Naked & Famous — customer-reported cocktail made with Yellow Chartreuse
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