DELICIOUS! The host…read morerecommended both the oysters and lobster rolls and we were not disappointed! We were seated quickly and our food came out quick as well, such a cool retro vibe here!! 10/10 Would recommend

Not worth all the hype! Subpar customer service minus hostess. The hostess was great, helpful when…read moreshe saw us walking around and directed us to the washrooms. The younger guys running food and guys standing around chatting with each other weren't helpful. They saw my friends water cups were low but didnt offer any refills. I saw one of them putting food in the to go area when I walked up to the host stand, we made eye contact but no greeting at all. There were 2 tables who sat down way after us but immediately received their food. We ordered Lobby Pops, Lobster Rolls, Haddock Sandwich and their lobster flights. My cousin's food came out before ours, we only ordered 1 lobby pop and a haddock sandwich this visit. The wait wasn't too long but 45mins for just 1 lobster tail on a stick is ridiculous. My cousins larger order came out 15 minutes before ours. Maybe they were working on our sauce? My husband's Haddock sandwich was paper thin. The lettuce was thicker than the actual fish. Would not recommend it. Lobby pop was tasty. Blood Mary was okay, nothing special. Tasted fresh. I do love their charred pineapple sauce. Highlight of this place. It was creamy and refreshing. Honestly, don't think I'll recommend this to anyone. You can get better tentative service elsewhere and have yummy lobster. Saw others on here recently having customer service issues as well. I took all of my friends and family who visited from out of town here but its not the place anymore. Christmas decor was beautiful. But now maybe the staff changed, not a fan anymore. Disappointing...

A small seafood spot a couple blocks from the waterfront…read more Food: I got the brown butter lobster roll and some fresh oysters with Tabasco ice and mignonette. I have only had a few lobster rolls but this one was solid! The lobster was sweet and coated in that delicious buttery glaze and it was lightly hugged by a pillowy bao-style bread roll. A bit different by traditional standards but yummy nonetheless. The oysters were some of the best I have had! So fresh, slightly briney, and full of flavor! Service: Service was great! We had a full party and they did their best to accommodate us :). Hospitality was fantastic. Ambiance: Lively with good coastal vibes.

I couldn't decide whether to give 3 or 4 stars. To be honest I really wanted to give a 3.5…read more The good - oysters were clean and bright and homemade potato chips were tasty. Room for improvement - lobster roll and clam chowder. First the lobster roll. For the price, this was the smallest lobster roll we had the entire trip. The flavor was underwhelming and I've never seen someone try and shred lobster as fine as here. Second - the clam chowder. I'm not sure what the green oil was as it lacked flavor and the bacon overpowered the entire soup. In a state with a plethora of seafood, I'm not sure I would make a return visit.

Luke's was our first stop arriving into Portland. A friend of ours had experienced Luke's before…read morebut the rest of us had never been. Our server shared his recommendations with us and we enjoyed everything. One friend loved the clam chowder. Another friend ordered the seafood flight. Her favorite was the crab roll. I ordered the lobster flight. Delicious!! The flights had three different mini-rolls and were perfectly sized. The weather was perfect, so we decided to sit outside on the pier. Our server warned us that seagulls often swoop in for the lobster rolls but thankfully, we didn't see any. Definitely adding Luke's Lobster to our list of favorites.

Tried the 8 oz lobster roll at Luke's Lobster and thought it was decent overall, but not quite…read moreworth the $50+ price tag. The bread was toasted a bit too long and came out harder than I would've liked. The lobster itself was good, but it didn't taste especially fresh -- almost like it had been sitting out waiting for pickup and then got handed to me later. Not trying to say that's what they did, just trying to draw a picture. That said, the service out front was great and the location right on the pier gives you really nice views and a great atmosphere. Maybe some of the other menu items are better, I'm just not sure. Especially since the lobster roll is what they are known for. So far from my visit to Maine, the Lobster roll at Bite Into Maine still holds the top spot. Luke's wasn't bad by any means, just not something I'd personally say was worth the premium price or would bother to try again.

It's adorable when you walk in. Great ambiance, with original architecture vibes. We sat at the…read morebar, and had a couple of cocktails, which were delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the mussels and arugula salad. Omg. The mussels were incredible!!! They were so fresh, plump and the sauce was divine. It had some body, and was incredible with their fresh bread. For dinner, my hubby had the garlic shrimp linguine, and I had the sole with brown butter and haricot verts. They both were incredible, and the pasta tasted fresh. This little gem is worth visiting.

I'd like to give Street and Co a 4.5 as I'm not sure it deserves a full 5 but it was very very…read moregood. One of the best meals we had in Portland. We liked it more than Scales which I think might be a less popular opinion. The ambiance was very rustic and cozy. It did feel a little cramped and the first table they sat us at was in the middle of a bunch of other tables and I really don't think it would be a nice table for anyone. Thankfully they moved us to a corner/booth which was very nice of them. Even in the corner it was still a little cramped which is my reason for not giving it 5 stars. The pasta dish with lobster in a red sauce was divine. Full of other seafood in addition to the lobster like mussels and clams too. It was definitely messy but the flavor was fantastic. Tons of garlic which we love. The octopus appetizer was also delicious. Very charred which normally I wouldn't like but it worked very well with this dish. We also got hummus which was a special appetizer. It was ok- not very memorable. The desserts didn't appeal to us (maybe we were just too full). Would love to return if we find ourselves back in Portland!

Scales was on our bucket list and we are so happy we made it come true. Gorgeous location, this…read morerestaurant runs like a well oiled machine. From the moment you arrive, you know you are walking into a quality restaurant. We sat at the bar, what a show! We got immediate attention, got our drink order right away, got to see everyone behind the bar work in harmony. We then ordered some oysters, watch out, they come to you, up front and close. They shuck them right in front of you, explain what they are and where they came from and leave you the condiments to enjoy. THE BEST OYSTERS I've had in my life and I've had them all over the world. Fresh, soft delicate goodness. After you are done, they send the ice and shells down a hole built in the bar! Genius! The tuna crudo was sooo good! It is made in front of you, carefully and artfully arranged on a plate. A masterpiece! The specials where then covered and today I wanted to have one of each is an understatement. We both had to order the brown butter halibut, good God that was so delicious. Insanely delicious! We were told that there is one chef that dedicates their time cooking this dish as well as the scallops. Can't beat that! My hubby ordered some rolls to "sop up" some of that brown butter goodness and he was not disappointed. Everyone was so happy, talkative, truly enjoying the evening. This waterfront place is a true masterpiece and classic beauty. Don't walk, run, and then book it twice at least while you are in Portland.

Loved everything about this restaurant. The decor was…read morecostal casual with wood beam accents, a rustic feel. The service was on point. Our server was very helpful and attentive. I dont eat seafood but I keep trying .He gave me a couple of suggestions and explained why he picked the dishes he suggested. I ended up ordering the carrot appetizer. It had a middle eastern flair, the flavors popped and it was one of my favorite dishes while in Portland. My entree was the potato crusted cod over a lemon cream shaved brussel sprout sauce. The cod was mild and flakes. The lemon brussel sprout mixture was delicious. This dish made me a fan of cod. I also added the garlic butter rolls. I saw them going by and they were a great add on. Soft, warm with delicious melted herb butter. Scales is a winener on every point. Definitely a must go to.

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!

Food: Just had the caprese sandwich. Bread was fantastic. Nice flavorings. Came with crunchy…read morechips for $10 which I thought was a fair price. Atmosphere: place was clean and had great music playing. Staff: friendly and service was fast

We have a Bite into Maine in Scarborough but they're not open yet. Decided to go to Diamond st,…read morePortland location to have a flight of three lobster rolls. Maine with mayo & chives Connecticut with just butter Picnic with coleslaw, butter, celery salt. Sensational lobster rolls- love them all Extremely fresh & 4.5z seems to be plenty for me. I couldn't finish the 3rd one so I'll be eating it later. Served with cape cod potato chips. I believe that cape cod chips will be no longer. The question is what company will replace the chips?? (BTW) I didn't catch her name but the young lady who took my order was a spot on employee!! The only bad news was, I asked for a taste of the lobster bisque & sorry to say I didn't like it at all. Will I be back- damn sure about that. I'm taking one of my flights home with me to eat it later. Damn I'm in heaven. I hope Bite into Maine will add lobster ghee to their menu. HighRoller lobster ghee is the most incredible add on. Figure out how to come up with a clone.

This place was incredible. Best paella ever. Service was incredible and the wine was divine.read more

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.

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!

This was our first time here and it was good. We each got a roll - lobster and Maine crab, as well…read moreas a chowder. The food was good, but somewhat expensive we felt. The tap was broken so there was no craft beer available, so definitely a bummer. Our waitress was quick and prompt and it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the lovely weather.

Fore Street is one of the best restaurants I've been to by far. Their menu changes everyday which…read moremeans I will definitely be coming back to try out a new dish in the future. Their website provided a great description on what to do if you do not have a reservation. For walk-ins, you'll need to be there before it opens, which we did on a Saturday and there was already a line even in the rain! So definitely keep that in mind if you did not make a reservation in advance. We arrived at 4:15pm and got a table for 5:15pm (you can go walk around old port once you put your name down). The server was amazing at providing explanations of the dishes and also providing amazing recommendations based on your taste. Two absolute favorites: meat pie and their maple sundae (this is by far the best sundae I've had in my life so no matter how full you are, I highly recommend it!!). Everything else we got - wood oven roasted haddock fillet, zucchini and summer squash, wood fire turn spit chicken were all very tasty as well. You can't go wrong with any of them. In the future, I'd probably make a reservation in advance and request to sit where the cooking is happening- it's really cool that you can see them do their magic by the wood oven. I also like how the seatings are nicely spaced for a very busy restaurant. I will say, we waited ~40 mins in between apps and entrees (wood oven roasted dishes), so keep that in mind if you have post dinner plans.

The food scene in Portland is unreal, and Fore Street is no exception!…read more After spending the day exploring Portland, dining here was a real treat. We honestly did not have anything planned for dinner but luckily, we were able to get a table for two without reservation. Something unique about this restaurant is that they have a large, open hearth with wood-burning oven + grill. A bunch of their menu offerings are cooked over hardwood and applewood fires, giving it a distinct flavor. Their menu changes often and they source their ingredients from local suppliers. Here's what we ordered: - Beef Cheeks (special of the day) - Half a Dozen Oysters - Haddock Fillet (x2) - Roasted Carrots (side) The beef cheeks were succulent and cooked perfectly. This dish came with broccolini, one of my favorite veggies! We were surprised how tender the beef cheeks were... pretty much falling apart with each bite. I'd totally get this again! I LOVE OYSTERS, so we definitely had to get a half a dozen of oysters to try hehe. All of the oysters were clean and tasted very fresh, great start to our meal. We both ended up getting a haddock fillet & I'm so happy we ordered this. It was flavorful and almost everything about this dish was on point. One thing that we both noticed was, since the haddock is in a cast iron skillet, the fish continues to cook as you eat. The fish basically started to get a little overcooked and dry, making it difficult to finish. BUT I do love cast iron skillet dishes because I love my food hot & it keeps the food hot until I'm finished eating haha. So there's definitely pros & cons to that. Lastly, we ordered a side of roasted carrots to share with our entree. I've never had carrots cooked so evenly through. I loved the texture of the carrots but wished it was more flavorful. I typically like my carrots maple/honey roasted for a touch of sweetness. While the carrots were nicely cooked, they fell a bit short for me, in terms of flavor. The haddock fillet and beef cheeks were definite highlights, and despite the carrots being the only dish that didn't quite wow us, I'd absolutely recommend Fore Street and look forward to returning on my next trip to Portland!