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.

My husband and I had the best experience at Luke's lobster. The lobster roll was absolutely…read moredelicious full of lobster and not smothered in mayonnaise. The roll was buttered and toasted perfectly. It was the best lobster roll I've ever had! Seriously!! The service was outstanding. There was one young man that was super attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed. His name was Hakeem. I will certainly go there again. I can't wait!

After a Seadogs game my wife and I went down to Old Port for a bite to eat and ended at Luke's. Its…read morea nice location, on the pier looking out into the harbor. We were seated inside immediately as it was between lunch and dinner hours. Service throughout was terrific My wife ordered their fish and chips while I opted for the fried fisherman's platter. My wife enjoyed her dinner as the fried haddock was fresh with a nice light batter. The fries were okay, albeit a bit generic. My platter also came with the same nicely fried haddock. It also came with a small handful of fried whole bellied claws and a large amount of popcorn shrimp. The clams were disappointing, a bit on the rubbery and soggy side, sitting under the haddock getting steamed in the process. The breading had disappeared. The tiny shrimp added nothing to the dish. The cole slaw that came with both plates was weak, with little if any dressing and overly shredded veggies. All in all it was just okay, but admittedly a disappointment. I should have went with the lobster roll.

Good and accommodating staff Great food and wine…read moreselection. Hard to get a reservation, so plan ahead.

We had reservations and we were seated quickly upon arrival. The restaurant was busy on a Saturday…read morenight. It has a rustic feel and was a little loud making it hard to hear conversation at the table. We ordered the Grilled Octopus. I thought the balance was off. The octopus was tender but the snap peas were a little too bitter with the char of the grilled octopus. Our entrees were delicious. We ordered the Sole Francaise and the Yellowfin Tuna. Both had great balance of flavors and textures.

Scales delivered one of the best meals I've had in Maine. We were seated right along the window…read morewith a perfect waterfront view of the boats and fishing gear on the wharf below. It gave the entire evening that authentic, working-harbor Portland feel while still feeling polished and comfortable. We started with a crisp, refreshing local Belgian wheat beer that was light, slightly citrusy, and an ideal match for the seafood-heavy meal ahead. For appetizers, the grilled octopus was excellent -- tender with a proper char, beautifully seasoned, and full of flavor. It came with pommes dauphine, pine nut and espelette vinaigrette, and garlic whip. There was a light touch of oiliness toward the end of the plate (typical with generous finishing oil), but it didn't detract from what was otherwise a very well-executed dish. The dozen raw oysters were exceptional. All three varieties were local Maine and served ice-cold: Fare Well (Newcastle), Nautical Sisters (Yarmouth), and Weskeag (South Thomaston). I had them with just the mignonette and was rewarded with clean, sweet, briny flavor. These were some of the freshest, highest-quality oysters I've had in Portland. The main courses were the real stars. The Stuffed Lobster Frites was outstanding. The lobster was sweet and perfectly cooked, the claws were pre-cracked for easy access, and the tail was cleanly split with a buttery, herby breadcrumb crust that added excellent crunch and texture. It was accompanied by scallop mousseline and dijonnaise. This is a premium dish, but the quality and generous portion made it feel worth it. Equally impressive was the seared scallops, served in a cast-iron skillet. The scallops had a beautiful golden crust and were cooked exactly right -- sweet and tender. They were paired with crisp corn, applewood-smoked bacon, kale, and roasted peppers in a light, well-balanced cream sauce. This dish avoided the common issue of being overly salty. Every bite offered a nice variety of textures and flavors, and the cast-iron kept everything hot throughout the course. It was precise, thoughtful cooking. We finished with the Chocolate Silk Pie*, which was rich, silky, and deeply satisfying with lovely hazelnut undertones and a crunchy chocolate-hazelnut topping. The presentation was beautiful, and it made for a perfect ending. Service was attentive and professional without feeling rushed or intrusive. The pacing between courses was ideal. Bottom line: If you're serious about high-quality Maine seafood, Scales is delivering at a very high level right now. The ingredients are pristine, the execution is precise, and the waterfront setting (especially from a window seat) adds real character. This was easily one of the best meals I've had in Portland. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended for seafood enthusiasts, special occasions, or anyone who appreciates a restaurant that respects its local ingredients.

Scales was an incredible disappointment. I'd been looking forward to this experience for a few…read moremonths. Scales is lively and vibrant and the host staff was friendly. My server was nice enough, though a bit aloof. When I booked, there was only bar seating available, which is not my preference, but I was so excited to dine here that I did not care. I wish I had made a different decision. I found the cocktail list uninspiring, so I started with a lovely Albariño. I ordered the halibut ceviche, swordfish, and griddled brown bread. Being a Bay Stater, I was looking forward to the brown bread. It never arrived. No one noticed. My server did not say anything until the end, where I was offered a free coffee and ice cream/sorbet. Insulting does not begin to describe it. The halibut ceviche was delicious. It was briny and salt and tasted of the sea. I loved it. The swordfish was rich, heavy, and overcooked. I am always cooking heirloom beans, so maybe that is why I did not love the beans. I don't think I even ate half of my entree. At dessert, my server noted the missing bread and offered a sorbet or ice cream. However, he offered after I had ordered the strawberry cream puff, so it seemed like it was an option for that, not an in lieu of offer. It was not clear until the sorbet arrived along with my cream puff. The strawberries had no flavor. I took a few bites of dessert and was over the whole experience. My server did clearly offer a complimentary coffee though, which again, was insulting. From what I can tell, the kitchen never saw the mostly untouched food, due to my seat the bar. The server placed my dishes below the bar. However, he didn't ask any questions about why I didn't finish the dishes, so it must have been clear to him. I do wish the kitchen had been informed as well. I have never regretted a meal as much as the one I had at Scales. I was looking forward to a delicious dinner with a few glasses of wine. Instead, I left hungry and sad. Scales is a waste of time and money. It's a definite skip in Portland.

The lobster and oysters at this casual seafood spot are consistently excellent-fresh, flavorful,…read moreand perfectly cooked. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly service make it a topchoice for seafood lovers. Highly recommend!

Overall a 5/5 experience at Dry Dock!…read more Great service and great people at Dry Dock, they were very kind. It's busy in there at any given point because it's a hot spot on Commercial St., but it's worth the stop! Double Decker was perfect for my group of 5 to try Portland's seafood. A recurring theme with their seafood would be how fresh everything tasted. The lobster was juicy and sweet, definitely enough to share with another person. The blackened fish was cooked well. Fish and chips, a great staple. Not pictured are the apps we got: fried cod cheeks and clam chowder, both great starters for the group! Would come to Dry Dock again, enjoyed our time there!

While I'm not the biggest fan of lobster, while visiting Maine I knew I had to try a lobster roll…read moreat least once. I ordered the lobster roll flight because I wasn't sure what style I wanted. The 'flavors' I got were the Maine (mayo & chive), Connecticut (butter), and chipotle. The butter was definitely my favorite one, and I wish I had gotten a full size of that instead. The others were not bad at all, I just liked the butter the best. I will say, the chipotle didn't have any discerning flavor to me and tasted exactly like the other mayo one just without the chives. I was expecting a little spice but did not get any. I would say this place lived up to the hype for me. The lobster was absolutely delicious. Even though the flavors were mild, I would rather have it that way than drenched in mayo and overpowering the lobster.

We saw a high score and thought it would be a good place to go to. Asked if they could warm up the…read morelobster as we don't like it cold and when they said "Yes"...we thought we were good to go! Food was delivered and when we bit into it, the lobster was cold. When we took it back and asked them to heat it up, they said they could not...then she reiterated that they served it cold. Duh, that's why we asked if we could have it heated!! Very disappointing that they could not do something so simple to make us happy customers!

What a find! Tired of spending so much money for parking at the pier, we found this restaurant.(it…read morehas a free parking lot!)The food was delicious! We had the octopus, which was cooked perfectly and the seafood paella which was delicious!! The server was so lovely. Highly recommend.

Spot-on paella - my comparison is with paella I enjoyed in Barcelona and Paella Seafood is…read moreexcellent in the match-up. I had the organic chicken with paella because I do not care for calamari or octopus. FYI: Dahlia (sorry if I misspelled) is so kind & efficient - she says they can make the dishes without anything you do not want. I still opted for the chicken though I can envision a return visit for paella with some of the other seafood choices. Great visit and Delicious food! Interior is no-frills and very clean & spacious.

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!