The food was good once it came out. Short staffed made for long waits but the bartenders /…read morewaitstaff were wonderful. The decor was nice and had comfy seating. Well stocked bar

3 stars = AOK. We had a very enjoyable breakfast while staying at this Holiday Inn. Reasonably…read morepriced, attentive staff.

I am stuck between giving a 4 or 3 star review to this store due to it being a generic tourist trap…read moreshop with overpriced items. I know as a local I am not the target audience so that is why I went with a 4 over a 3. I do believe it may be worth a stop in especially for those visiting the area. Has a good variety of Maine centric items. You'll likely be paying a premium and can find similar items cheaper. The staff seemed uninterested in their jobs not greeting anyone and keeping their faces down in their phones. Like I said I was considering a 3 star review but as I am not the target audience I have given them a 4 instead.

Good store with plenty of selection. Mostly for tourists. Service was good , Value is fair.read more

It's rare that I return to a restaurant that I really enjoyed and pick exactly the same dish I had…read morebefore; I usually want to explore the rest of the menu. Chitarrucci neri ai frutti di mare (black ink chitarra pasta with seafood), however, was something I really wanted to have again. I was hoping that it would be as great as I remembered ... it was. We started with Cozze alla sambuca. I would not have thought of putting fennel or sambuca with mussels, but it was a good combination. The other players (shallot and herbs) were well balanced too. The Insalata de Cesare was fresh and well dressed, with a generous portion of shaved parmesan. The Chitarrucci was the star, with pasta cooked just right and plenty of mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, and clams. If I have to be picky, the calamari may have been slightly over cooked, but I'd order this dish over and over again. (I didn't taste it, but the gentleman at the next table had a beautiful plate of ossobuco, with the osso standing up in the middle of the risotto with a sprig of herb 'planted' in the marrow. He said it was great) If you're anywhere near Boothbay, make a reservation and try Ports of Italy.

We dined at Ports of Italy one night while in Boothbay Harbor. For an Italian restaurant, it was…read moregood but not great. We shared a Caesar salad, which was fine, but it was nothing memorable either. We each got our own entrees, which we hadn't been doing because it's usually too much food, and since we were on a road trip, there wasn't much point to requesting doggy bags like we normally would because we wouldn't be able to eat the leftovers. Unfortunately, neither of us finished our meals... they were both tasty, but we ended up leaving food on our plates. I hate wasting food like that. I think we'll return to our one-entree-and-share-it protocol for the remainder of our trip. That seems to be working for us. My chicken dish, Pollo con Funghi, which came with tomatoes, olives and mushrooms in a white wine butter sauce seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano, was tasty, but it was too large a portion for me to finish. There was also some squash, and we had ordered a side of spinach, too. I was very sad to not have taken the remaining food for leftovers. Would've been great. My husband ordered the Ravioli di Astice, which was lobster and ricotta filled ravioli in a prosecco and aurora sauce. Not sure what aurora sauce is, but when I tasted it, the sauce was delicious. My issue with his dish was that the ravioli was severely undercooked, and it was way too chewy... definitely not al dente. They simply didn't cook it long enough, which was a shame because the flavors were excellent. Big miss for an Italian restaurant. I suppose I'd give this place another try if we're ever fortunate enough to return to Boothbay. We definitely would have to agree on one entree between the two of us, though, so we don't waste food.

During my 2-week tour of Maine, I binged on fish and chips at four restaurants…read more Unexpectedly, Docks won the competition for the best fish and chips. They had a perfectly cooked piece of haddock and they had the best fries. Nice ambiance, friendly server. This place is a winner.

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.

Eventide's lobster roll was delicious! The portion is on the smaller side, so it may not be the…read moremost filling option if you're very hungry, but the quality and taste definitely stand out. The online ordering process was very easy and convenient. The restaurant looked very crowded when I visited on the weekend, so ordering ahead is a great option if you want to avoid waiting. Overall, a great spot to try for a high-quality lobster roll!

We had gone to Eventide about 10+ years ago, when it was still growing in popularity and you didn't…read morealways need a reservation. We enjoyed the fresh oysters and the 'clambake' of mixed seafood treats. When we were recently back in town, we were looking forward to a return visit but sadly, were quite disappointed. The good news is that the oysters were fresh and tasty ($37/doz). The rest was disappointing. The servings were now tapas-size. The well-known brown butter lobster roll was not quite like the image on the www site. Tasty, but not a meal. (Red's Eats is a real lobster roll.) We also ordered bluefin tuna crudo, which is sprinkled with scallions and diced ginger bits and slices of radish. The tuna was fresh, but the flavor of this fish is not strong enough to stand up to these toppings. Taken together, the fish is barely detectable. Pull off the radish and the fish comes through but the ginger dominates. Pick off most the ginger and it's pretty good. However, there should not have been a fish scale (~1 cm sq). Makes me wonder about the potential crossover in the kitchen. Sorry, Eventide, we'll go elsewhere next time.

Great menu Simple or fancy Food was excellent…read more Server was very attentive Had reservations which is a must! Large assortment of cocktails and wines

Right in downtown Portland. Great atmosphere. Had the lobster already sschucked. Simply delicious…read more Brenden our bartender was very helpful with the menu

A beautiful visit to this fine restaurant! Our server,…read moreElizabeth, greeted us with a warm smile and information about the restaurant after learning it was our first time there. Husband started with a fresh lettuce salad that had a nice vinegar & oil with fresh garlic dressing on it. I ordered the Squash soup which was savory and perfect for a cool evening. Cod for me and halibut for him were the main entrees. Both were deliciously prepared and had wonderful flavor and didn't last long, even with a nice serving size! We added the mashed potatoes(OMG!) and carrots as side dishes and both complimented our mains perfectly. I'd let the staff know that it was my husband's birthday so when the Rhubarb Crisp came out, it included a birthday candle and Happy Birthday written in chocolate on the plate. Elizabeth was outstanding and a delight to meet. Fore Street has a great reputation that is well deserved. We spent $200 including tip which included one beer with our dinner. Highly recommend for future visits!

THIS WAS THE BEST RESTAURANT IN PORTLAND!!!! We did not have a reservation, so we got in line on a…read moreFriday at 4:30 right when they opened. We were able to snag 3 bar seats right away or they gave us the option to come back for a table at 5:15. Both great options. Everything we got was seriously so amazing, you cannot go wrong ordering. My favorite was the tuna tartar & the roasted carrots side we ordered. I have never tasted for fresh tuna tartar in my life. The haddock was also cooked perfectly and smothered in an amazing sauce. All the drinks we got were great too. I'm normally not a cosmo girl but we saw these being brought to another table & they looked so good we had to order them. I'm so glad we did because they were delish! The chefs and bartenders really know what they are doing here. Cannot recommend this place enough!!!!!

Chowder and lobster stew were great! Be et attentive staff and nice relaxed atmosphere.read more

This place is really cute, a staple to Portland, ME that's for sure. The staff is friendly and very…read moreattentive, Ally took amazing care of us and was very knowledgeable with the menu & items. She made our visit very enjoyable, it's always nice to have people who love what they do care for others who visit. The food was lovely as well, we tried 3 different chowders and the most amazing lobster rolls and had a lovely time. We ate our food before we could capture pictures but we will for sure be back when visiting Maine again! Thank you Ally & crew at GCH!

Madison was our server, a young blonde woman. She was unbelievably disrespectful and had 0…read morepatience. It was the end of her shift, she could've used her words but instead rolled her eyes and stood there. Terrible service, great food.

We visited my sister again in Maine, with my Mom this time, and after the Mail Boat ride we came…read morehere for the twin lobster plate. I am happy to say that I was completely satisfied this time around. I ordered the wedge salad and she brought me extra dressing. I also ordered the chicken strips and she remembered the extra ranch!! The water was refilled, but not as often as I needed it. My Mom and sister enjoyed the twin lobster plate, although watching them drain the water from was surprising. They both said they had never seen this much water come out!! I forgot what my other sister ordered, but she was happy. We got a high table on the railing, which made all the difference - view and comfortable seats. There was a nice musician playing background and it was really relaxing. It was a bit windy, but that made it more of an adventure!! I will definitely return here again, and will hope for a rail high table seat.