Food & Beverage Processing
Independent Restaurant Supply
736 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103, United States
- Distributor / reseller
- Founded 1994
- Family-owned
About Independent Restaurant Supply
Independent Restaurant Supply traces its roots to 1994 when Saul Bornstein began selling restaurant smallwares from the basement of his Newburyport, Massachusetts home. The family-owned business grew quickly, expanding into dedicated buildings in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine, where it operates today. Bornstein’s background in foodservice—he previously ran a 24-hour coffee shop and a bakery in Worcester—gave him firsthand insight into the demands of restaurant operators. The company functions as a full-line restaurant equipment dealer, stocking and sourcing products across categories that include cooking equipment, refrigeration, ice machines, dishwashing, bar and beverage, smallwares, tabletop, and disposables. Its two showrooms in Portsmouth and Portland serve as both retail counters and distribution points for operators throughout New England. The online catalog represents only a portion of the inventory; the team regularly procures items not listed on the website. The product mix addresses front-of-house and back-of-house needs, with specific lines such as AllPoints foodservice parts and Browne foodservice products available alongside major equipment brands. The business remains family-driven, with Bornstein’s son Dan managing the Portland location and his nephew Pete overseeing Portsmouth. Leadership emphasizes that non-family staff are equally vital to the operation, and the founder’s operational experience continues to shape a service approach built around the long hours and practical challenges of foodservice work.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Foodservice
- Restaurant
- Concessions
- Bar and beverage
- Hospitality
Products
- Paper Product Dispensers
- AllPoints Foodservice Parts & Supplies
Company details
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Company type
- Distributor / reseller
- Founded
- 1994
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Independent Restaurant Supply located?
Independent Restaurant Supply is located at 736 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103, United States.
What does Independent Restaurant Supply do?
Independent Restaurant Supply is listed under Food & Beverage Processing, and its listed capabilities and products include Equipment sales, Parts distribution, Product sourcing, Showroom retail, Concessions equipment supply and Bar equipment supply.
What industries does Independent Restaurant Supply serve?
Independent Restaurant Supply lists Foodservice, Restaurant, Concessions, Bar and beverage and Hospitality among the industries it serves.
When was Independent Restaurant Supply founded?
Independent Restaurant Supply was founded in 1994.
How do I request a quote from Independent Restaurant Supply?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Independent Restaurant Supply your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (207) 221-8900 and visit independent-restaurantsupply.com.
What companies are similar to Independent Restaurant Supply?
Other Food & Beverage Processing companies in Maine listed on FirmsLedger include Birch Stream Farms, J.P. Spreads Inc ( Chamon Cheese Spreads) and The Maine Meal.