Pick the two fried seafood plate with whole belly clams and scallops. Also got a pound of mains…read moresteamer clams in butter and broth. Sat outside. Service was a bit slow but I think that they were a little short staffed even though they werent that busy. Staff and owners were friendly and gave us some good recommendations for some local dive bars to try out in the Portland area. Food was fresh and very good. This is a local's place and not touristy at all. I was pleasant to sit outside and just pig out on some good seafood.

If you want a great lobster roll (with butter) and oysters, we highly recommend Docks Seafood. It's…read morea small place but there is outdoor seating. My friends and I wanted lobster rolls for our last meal in Portland and Docks did not disappoint! The service was a bit slow. Our server told us the bar was backed up so it took awhile to get drinks. The staff was constantly moving but it took a little while to get our appetizers and meals. The oyster appetizer was delicious! Nice and fresh. A vinaigrette-type sauce came with the dish but it could have really used some hot sauce. We liked that the oysters were separated from the shell. It made it easier to slurp the oysters. The homerun for us was the lobster roll. SO DELICIOUS! We all ordered it with butter. Two of us got it with coleslaw and two of us got it with homemade potato chips. Both were delicious but I was partial to the chips. The roll was lightly toasted and full of lobster. It was the perfect size and so enjoyable. One of our friends loved it so much that he ordered one to-go to eat later in the evening. :) Docks is only open until 8pm and the parking lot was constantly full. Lots of people were coming in so that speaks to the popularity of the place. We decided we are putting Docks in rotation of favorite places. Highly recommend a visit.

Tried PJ Merrill a couple weeks ago for their Maine scallops and knew I had to come back to try…read moreother fresh seafood options. Interior was clean and had a good selection of seafood. The individual who was working the counter was so kinda and more than happy to answer all my questions. Showed me the lobster options they had available any pulling them out of the water and weighing each one for me. Lobster was delicious steamed and made into a lobster roll

I've passed Merrill's many times on my walk to veranda and every time I've said I would stop by…read moresome day. Well, after a year and a half I finally did and what a treat! Walking in smells like you walked onto the sea floor of the ocean and that's a wonderful feeling! They have a small, manageable selection of fresh fish. The day we went they had scallop, salmon, lobster, haddock, and some crab cakes and other seafare. They have a small pantry of seasonings, planks, and other seafood cooking items. By the entrance is a freezer of shrimp and other. We got standard fare: scallops and salmon. They had scallop chunks which are cheaper than regular scallops because they're the discards that have been cut up from the descalloping process, but they look, smell, and taste great. The man in charge was so attentive and really seemed knowledgeable about everything. Fun fact, they've been here since 1947! So in 2020, they've been here for over 73 years! Their Facebook is chock full of helpful seafood facts and it's just a really well managed family business. I'm so glad I stopped by and wish I had sooner.

Fantastic spot. Great service and food…read more I ordered the lobster roll with broccoli. The lobster was melt in your mouth. Husband went for the seafood pie with a baked potato. The seafood pie was the absolute standout; cooked perfectly with amazing flavor. I kept dipping my broccoli into the breadcrumbs. Shoutout to our waitress who convinced us to order the seafood pie instead of the lobster pie, which was absolutely the right choice.

Fabulous seafood restaurant! Casual, family friendly. Tuesday is buy one lobster roll, get 2nd…read moreone half price. And these lobster rolls have lots of meat! I had the twin lobster plate; yes 2 full size lobsters plus sides. MIL had scallops, big succulent and tasty! Had fabulous cheese curds and fantastic fried full belly clams as appetizers. Friendly service; ask for Michelle, she's awesome. Plenty of parking. Easy to find. Came from Texas for this place!

Paella in Portland, Maine is now my "go to" restaurant. The food is outstanding. I've had the…read moreshrimp paella in the past, but my new favorite is the skewered octopus. It's absolutely, hands-down the best I've ever had. I dream about this dish. It is so tender, it practically melts in your mouth, and it's perfectly seasoned. My mate ordered it as well, and we spit an order of Spanish rice. Also, if you're tired of spending top dollar in town, and having to find a place to park- just 2 miles from downtown you'll find ample parking and no waiting. This is one of the best restaurants in Portland. Unassuming but perfectly prepared food every time! Head over there and support Casey (chef) and Dahlia (server). This is one restaurant we want to keep around!

Overall, it was a very nice experience. My wife and I split an order of paella. It was prepared…read morepromptly deliciously and the service was attentive. We got there around 5:30 PM and there weren't many other patrons. I'm sure there's lots of seafood places in town, but this is definitely a hidden gem if you like paella.

Julian Klenda's "Maine Lobster Now" has ruined our Christmas. We ordered 7 lobsters to be delivered…read morein time for our Christmas Eve dinner. We received a call from them literally 15 minutes before they were closing for the holiday weekend to tell us that there are no Saturday deliveries available. We placed our order 2 weeks ago!! Do you think these idiots would have the presence of mind to call us ahead of time so we can make alternate arrangements? Now it is Friday December 22nd and we have to scramble to figure out a different plan for Christmas Eve. Thanks for nothing. I will promise you this: I will make sure everybody I know will hear about this situation and they will tell everyone they know, and so on. This is egregious.

Absolutely amazing quality. Nice people. It was a great break and nice atmosphere. I went after…read morework with a few friends and had a great time.

Terrific grocery store and so much more! Typical grocery store, but with TONS of to go prepared…read morefoods. They have lots of things that are super convenient to grab and heat up at home. This is helpful if staying nearby in one of the hotels. Their bakery is great too. Extensive selection of delicious looking baked goods. They even sell icing and sprinkles on their own so that you can decorate your own baked goods at home. Friendly service and convenient location! Highly recommend. Decent prices and very clean.

Worst customer service ever. Tammy and Rachel so aloof didn't answer me. Kept looking straight when…read moreI said thank you!! Asked a man in aisle for help and he was rude too. Need some training on customer service.

We went here twice. We did the food truck and the brick and mortar lovely service!…read more We tried both styles of lobster rolls. Generous portions of the 4.5oz . Delicious creamy clam chowder. Also great Cole slaw! The inside is bright and cheerful and limited seating. Highly recommend

Still my favorite lobster roll of all time…read more I don't often make these claims, but I think BIM still delivers the excellent quality that put them on the map in the first place. Topping off your experience with friendly staff and it's something you got to stop by every time you're in Portland.

We go here every time we're in Portland. Plenty of free parking out back. They've got the best…read moreprices on mushrooms anywhere in the city. The produce can be hit or miss, but the mushrooms are always prime. Same with the fresh herbs. Massive lengths of garlic chives, absolute trees worth of mint, and lots of other weird and delicious leaves of various sorts. I was able to find plenty of pre-chopped frozen lemongrass, which I now will only buy frozen, becuase it's so fresh tasting and not as much of a pain to prepare. I made a soup where I used a full half cup of the stuff, which is never something I'd have done if I had to chop that by hand! Half the items don't have a price sticker or a sign that states the prices, but when you get to the register, they're happy to do a price check for you so that you know what you're paying. I'm assuming that with such a small physical space, and that variety of stuff, it's hard to constantly keep on top of prices on the shelves. If the cashier were annoyed at being asked the price, I'd not shop here, but I've always had them be happy to tell us the prices with no issues. Seriously though the selection is insane. There's stuff that I'd never imagine I can find easily in New England, but it's right there on the shelf. The noodle variety is great, with plenty of gluten free noodles for those who need it. Plenty of dried mushrooms and tea too!

Fantastic grocery with a wide selection of products. Love the ramen aisle and the snacks aisle in…read moreparticular, as well as the Chinese sausages and the kimchi. Only complaint is that like half the items don't have price tags and you either have to guess or ask.