I was on a mission at Eventide. I had to get their oysters and their brown butter lobster roll. I'm…read moreglad that we made it and were able to snag a table. The place was PACKED. It's a very casual spot, so it's an excellent spot for a midday treat. The oyster list is very extensive, and it's hard to pick. But the staff are able to make excellent recommendations. When in doubt, just ask! They brought us 3 different species that were excellent. 5/5. The brown butter lobster roll was the star of the show. The only issue I had with it was that the actual roll (not the lobster) seemed a little undercooked. So it was a bit gooey. But not too gooey that the dish wasn't enjoyable. I wish it was a little bigger given the price as compared to other local lobster rolls. Still was delicious. A solid 4/5.

I can't believe I didn't review this after eating here last year....I came here while at a…read moreconference with my co-worker and husband (two separate people, for anyone keeping score). We sat at the bar and got to see all the action and it was quite a performance to watch all the oysters getting shucked. Now, my better half and I are not the biggest oyster fans but we really enjoyed them. The sauces (horseradish ice and red onion ice in particular) really amplified the flavor of the various oysters and really helped make it a great experience. We got there pretty early but still had a bit of a wait but I'd say it was worth it. We also had a lobster roll which was different from what you're used to but it was good. The team working there was on top of things and I imagine during high season this place must be absolutely nuts. Definitely worth a visit.

What a fun and trendy place to visit while in Maine…read more My group of 6 buddies headed to Luke's after a work meeting. It was so amazing. We were seated quickly outside by the water.(Best view in Portland) We got local beers and a summer lemonade. They were all great We had lobster to the rolls. Everyone loved the food and raved about the chowder. The staff were so friendly and kept the beers flowing. The place sits on the water along the walkway and it's an amazing area to enjoy a night out.

I went to the Luke's for the first time a few days ago, sat at the bar, and got the broiled haddock…read moresandwich. The sandwich was delicious. The fish tasted super fresh and like clean-eating without being at all flavorless or boring. You can swap the fries for a Caesar salad among other things. It's about $20 which I think is really great deal for a high quality fish sandwich and a small salad. The restaurant itself also has a very refreshing clean feel, feels almost like it's sanitizing just to be in there. I went back today and got the same thing as take out version because it was so good. I had been hesitant to go here because I thought of it as a chain and it's located in the heart of tourist-mecca-Portland. I had seen the outposts in New York City and in Philadelphia, and so when I moved to Maine, I went to other places first for "authentic" lobster rolls. However, of all the places I have been for seafood so far in Maine, this is probably my favorite, or a close tie with SoPo Seafood, but has the advantage of a seaside location and more enjoy-the-weekend vibes. It has a fun, uplifting, light feel and seemingly really good food. Highly recommend.

This place is an experience within itself. We were actually going to try walking into 2 other close…read morerestaurants but met a local couple at the bar and man am I glad they recommended Street & Co. We are so lucky to walk up at 8 pm and get a table. Not any table, but next to the kitchen. It was so awesome to sit there and watch their masterpieces come to life. The amount of pans and flames on the fire was pretty cool. We waited a bit for our waiter, but once he arrived he was attentive and did well. Bread service was delicious. Butter cokes our very cold, we used the candle to warm it. They wait staff got a chuckle out of that and said rush cooks give us melted butter. Ha ha We ordered the grilled octopus as an appetizer. Deliciously prepared and cooked. Mmmm. I ordered the special--Tuna Ragu My husband sword fish Swordfish was a little over cooked but the flavor was very good. Fish. Delicious. Now let's talk about the tuna Ragu. It was the most delicious strange thing I've had yet on this trip. My Brain was like... why is there fish in this pasta and my tastebuds are like who the heck cares this amazing. The homemade pasta was delicate and fluffy yet cooked al dente and soaked up all the sauce/gravy. The tuna had a slight fish taste, but it was fresh- perfect and not over whelming. There had to be a spicy sausage hidden in there because every other bite was bursting with a spicy hint. Absolute perfection! They tried to give us the dessert menu, but we were so full. If you can get in on a walk in night. Definitely do it!

Finally checked off Street & Co for the first time. Now I do realize you will notice the two stars…read moreand I am certainly in the minority considering they have a high average above 4 stars. It's likely we just showed up during an off day/time but left more disappointed than excited. Booked a reservation for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary of when we started dating and they did include a card thanking us for choosing to celebrate it with them. Was a nice little touch. Inside has a rustic feeling vibe and the low ceilings does make it quite loud. Our server eventually greeted us and took our drink orders. I had a spicy tequila cocktail called Kissies and Poppies while my wife had a gin based cocktail called Secret Garden. Both were decent but nothing special enough to rush back for. Appetizer wise the only one on their menu during our visit was freshly sliced prosciutto which was tasty but did not stand out anymore than your typical grocery store prosciutto. For the main event and the purpose of checking them out my wife got the Shrimp Linguine in Butter and Garlic. I gave their Grilled Lobster Linguine in Butter and Garlic a try. Both dishes had great flavor and they did not skimp on garlic! Lobster does come in shell and our server did warn us. Despite the good taste the slow service really left a sour taste in our mouths. Our reservation was for 9:30 PM (showed up a bit early) and didn't receive food til almost 10:30 or after and we ordered relatively quick. Our server did come over once during our wait saying it would be soon. Though once we got our food the server didn't check on us again til we finished. Maybe it was due to being part of the last meals being served. Not a great excuse but who knows, extremely lackluster service for a higher end spot that should make you feel welcome! We did skip out on dessert to avoid more waiting. Im glad so many people enjoy this spot, but if my wife and I are feeling a nicer dinner we will go elsewhere!

I really enjoyed my dinner here at Scales in downtown Portland, ME. The restaurant is tucked away…read morefrom the main street and located on the water. It's very popular and busy, so I highly encourage you to make a reservation ahead of time. The restaurant is dimly lit with lovely tea lights strewn throughout. The dining area has a very warm feel with a clear view of kitchen, where you can watch the staff expertly prepare your food. I was seated at the bar, which isn't my favorite place to sit for a meal, but it was still nice. The bartender who took care of us was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He also made the BEST Shirley Temple I've ever had. The menu offers a wide array of seafood and meat dishes. The oysters on the half shell seemed to be very popular amongst diners. My husband and I enjoyed the New England Cornbread, Salt Cod Croquettes, Baked Haddock (me), Seafood Stew (him) and the Blueberry & Vanilla Mousse Cake. Each item was so, so good! If you're looking for a high end restaurant to enjoy while in Portland, definitely try Scales.

Very busy spot with impeccable service, everyone was great from the bartender to our dinner server…read more We sat on the patio and started our meal with a dozen oysters. They were excellent! Being from Mass we just had to try the fried clam appetizer...they were very small and overcooked to the point where the batter was almost bitter. But the real problem was that I think they used a shovel to salt them. The saltiest fried clam I've ever eaten!!!! For my entree I had the scallops with creamed corn. Weirdly the scallops were seared on only one side and were really darkened. The scallops were not very sweet or tender because they too were overcooked. Liz had the salmon and while it was cooked well it was not well seasoned (maybe the guy shoveling the salt on the clams could give the salmon some love). Overall it was a disappointing experience given our past experience here.

We were cruising around the Old Port having drinks and apps before dinner…read more We popped into Dry Dock for drinks and to sit on the upstairs patio. We immediately got on the waitlist for the upstairs decks & headed to the bar for drinks. Service was quick and friendly. Drink menu was good list had many options. Bartenders were knowledgeable about the drinks. I was a little disappointed I wanted to add a little fruit puree from one of the other drinks to mine and they stated most are premade so they don't have the fruit purée available as a mixer...bummer. After about 20-25 minutes we went up to the deck. Great place. Nice little view of the bay. We saw a harbor seal while having drinks. We ordered the mussels for an app. Let me tell you WOW. They may be the most succulent large muscles and broth I ever had. Muscles are a favorite dish,we usually try them at those restaurants. This was not just an ordinary wine broth, this was straight clam chowder!! I seriously asked for a spoon so I could "drink" the left over broth. Hands down most delicious mussels. Only complaint, I could've used more bread. Ha ha Must try!!

Stopped in to kill time and have drink prior to an event. Great service and drink from the bar team…read moreof Eddie and Dally. Eddie gave me a sample of the Fish Chowder which was tasty, yet not hitting my Clam Chowder bone. Friendly bar neighbors and a good energy place, and future stop to order the Cod Cheeks.

Staff was super friendly. Bright and open indoor space…read more We lobster rolls and they do so many twist we couldn't choose. But lucky for us, they had a lobster flight! We did Maine (mayo base), picnic ( coleslaw and butter), and Chipotle (Chipotle mayo). All was phenomenal with a fresh butter pour before serving straight from a tea kettle. Can't wait to come back and try the other flavors.

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.

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.

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.

I'm in Portland a couple times a year, Gilberts is my go to place everytime!! The seafood chowder…read moreand lobster grilled cheese is outstanding.

The spot to go if you're in the Old Port area!…read more We all got the twin lobster dinner ($49 on 8/14/2026) and clam chowder. The lobster was hard-shell with firm, really tasty meat. The melted butter was flavorful, and they also give you lemon, but the fries!! Man, those fries were amazing. When it's so easy to get lobster in Portland, it's the little things like that that really count. They're known for their award-winning chowder, so I had pretty high expectations. It was creamy without being too rich, with plenty of clams, but it was a little salty. Honestly, it was pretty on par with what I've had elsewhere in Portland, so I didn't walk away blown away by the chowder. You seat yourself, and the service was pretty fast. Cute ocean decor. Decent price for the location and definitely worth it for the price!