Roustabout (twitter, instagram, facebook, website) has decided to close.
Friends,
The past fifteen months have been filled with challenges, excitement and reward. We consider ourselves fortunate to be part the vibrant restaurant community in Portland Maine.
However, it is with deep disappointment that after dinner service on Sunday January 8th, we have closed our doors for good.
We are immensely thankful for our staff, past and present. Thank you for your commitment and professionalism during your time here. We count ourselves lucky to have been able to work along side of each and every one of you.
A huge thank you to our guests for making us their go-to neighborhood spot, cocktail bar, and family restaurant.
We have been exceedingly fortunate to have such wonderful friends & neighbors on inner Washington and wish you all the best luck.
Thank you
– Roustabout
Founders Kit Paschal and Anders Tallberg announced plans for their Washington Avenue restaurant in May of 2015. The 75-seat Italian restaurant got off to a promising start in November of the same year.
How sad! Do we know why??
The most uncomfortable bar stools in Portland. A small but perhaps telling symbol why this restaurant did not succeed.