Did not buy anything but this is a popular seafood market in the Portland wharf area. They also…read morepurchase from the boats as they come in commercially. You can look in the back windows and watch them processing fish and shellfish as well. Full service probably some of the fresh fish around if you're asking me to guess. They also supply a lot of the local restaurants wholesale speaking you can get better prices elsewhere, but convenience and location are probably worthwhile for what they're charging.

Came to buy some sashimi…read more We ordered about $160 worth of tuna. Chutoro (medium fatty cut located near the belly) Best place to get fish in the area if you know what to shop for. Luckily, our friend is a fish connoisseur so she was able to find this good deal! The 3 fillets are $80 worth. We ate half that same night with some uni from another place.

ISF Trading is technically a seafood market, but they do sell ready to eat raw fish at a counter…read morethat you can eat in their employee cafeteria! I think this is a must-visit when in Portland if you love raw seafood, as you can get really high quality product at a very reasonable price. As you might imagine, ISF Trading is housed in a warehouse, with some on site parking. It may not be as clearly marked as a regular restaurant but there is plenty of signage at each step of the process so just keep aware of your surroundings and you're unlikely to get lost. Once you find your way to the order counter, items and prices are marked clearly on the wall behind the counter, you place your order with one of the employees there, pay, and pick up your purchase pretty quickly. Then, you follow the signs upstairs to the employee cafeteria, where you can help yourself to utensils, cups of hot barley tea, and your condiments. That is also where you can heat up the rice that you purchase downstairs. We visited on a Saturday in the mid afternoon and there was plenty of picnic bench style seating. We had the mid fatty tuna ($50), the sashimi set ($15 for 100g of fish, which included salmon, squid, scallop, lean tuna, and salmon roe), and uni ($28 for 130g on wooden tray), as well as two things of rice and two packages of nori. That was perfect for three people for a light lunch, and every single piece was incredible. My favorites were the uni, the mid fatty tuna, and the scallop. The uni completely disintegrated in my mouth and had the most delicate sweet flavor. The fatty tuna was the perfect texture and so fresh, perfect either on its own or wrapped with some rice in nori. The scallop was so tender and sweet. Since it is an employee cafeteria, you need to make sure you put everything away after you use it, and clean up after yourself, which may include washing some dishes. It's a unique experience that allows you to taste some incredible seafood at an unusually affordable price, and I would recommend this to anyone coming through the area.

Fascinating spot on the wharf. I went when my kids were in…read moretown visiting for Mothers Day. They all absolutely LOVE this place, especially the Uni. We got a big sampling of fish to share, I LOVED the big order of scallop sashimi! The cafeteria upstairs was actually quite nice and included tea, cold water and coffee. Also, not to be too TMI but in the upstairs restroom was a heated bidet toilet.

We got Cod here for dinner this weekend. The fish was most definitely previously frozen and not…read morefresh. It smelled bad. We had to throw it out. I won't be coming back here. I'll stick to Harbor fish market instead.

This is my favorite place to buy fish or seafood. They have a nice selection of fresh produce, beer…read morewine and other things to complement or complete your meal for one stop shopping. I swear the food is better here than even other places on the wharf. Ifyou want fresh, I'd recommend you buy it here!

Not only was the seafood here fresh and delicious, but the staff was extremely helpful, kind, and…read moreknowledgable. The restaurant itself is a super nice vibe and looked very very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the area looking for a place to get food. Highly recommend. 10/10!

Straight from the Maine wharf to your doorstep. SoPo Seafood packs everything fresh on the Portland…read morewaterfront and ships it overnight, so you can enjoy truly fresh seafood at home. What I tried: Dry-packed Atlantic sea scallops: sushi-grade, sweet, and they sear beautifully Fresh Atlantic salmon from the Faroe Islands: never frozen with a very clean flavor Wild Alaskan salmon roe and Osetra caviar: perfect for sushi nights Fresh picked Maine crab meat: cooked, hand-picked, and ready to eat Maine lobster roll kit with split-top New England buns Everything is carefully sourced and packed right at their Portland wharf before being shipped out. Orders placed by 8 AM ET (Monday-Thursday) ship for next-day delivery, and you can choose your delivery date at checkout. If you're in Maine, you can also visit their market and raw bar at SoPo Seafood for fresh oysters and local beer.

This place came recommended by multiple people, and now that I've been, I can really see why this…read moreis a must-visit in Portland. Once you are seated, you're handed a paper menu on which you mark your selections, then bring that marked-up menu to the counter, where you order and get a number. Food is brought up to you, and you can order subsequent rounds of food by crossing out previous orders and marking up the menu anew. I would highly recommend multiple rounds of oysters -- the first to try one of each and figure out which varieties you prefer, the second to get more of the ones you like, and the last to go all in on your favorite. They've got a varied selection that will suit various tastes, whether you favor a large creamy oyster, a small briny guy, or somewhere in between. All from Maine, which made me feel better about having oysters in a non-ber month. The oysters here are top notch, and the shuckers are, too. Not a single speck of shell in there! I love oysters, and this was my paradise. The non oyster items are also worth trying, so if you have a friend who isn't into oysters, there's something here for them, too. The smoked fish dip and french onion dip are awesome, and the chips they get from another local producer are fantastic. Whether you're a beer lover, a wine person, or a cocktailer, they've got something for you here. Any of those could be the perfect company for your favorite oyster, or you could go for their cucumber mint lemonade slushy, which is insanely refreshing and a great palate cleanser between oysters. Service is efficient, welcoming, and friendly. I think anyone from an oyster novice to an aficionado would feel right at home here. If I didn't live on the opposite side of the country, I'd be here all the time. Unfortunately for me, I'm relegated to pining for these oysters from a distance. If you live nearby, take advantage of your proximity and eat some oysters for me.

5/29/26 A special note- a new dish added to the menu- the…read moreseafood cocktail- is a winner. This is the go-to dish for the partner who doesn't care for oysters- it it superlative, and I hope it remains on the offerings. The service today- especially fine. I have become, as the French would say, "an habitué"

4/5 Sashimi Platter -- Everything tasted fresh, salmon and scallop were our favorite! The tuna was…read moreunfortunately evenly chopped end pieces and we would have loved to see a variety of tuna in the platter. 5/5 Saltwater Uni -- one of the best uni I've had, definitely on the sweeter side! There is plenty of seating in the lunchroom upstairs with a microwave (would recommend getting rice to heat up), as well as coffee and tea to enjoy your meal! Would recommend stopping by here if you are in the Portland area!

Such a wonderful place to enjoy the freshest uni and at such a great price. We tried the uni, sweet…read moreshrimp, tuna, sashimi set and squid. The uni was amazing, the sweet shrimp was just ok, the tuna was pretty roughly chopped and had some muscle in them (would skip for the price), the sashimi set was good and so was the squid. Overall would return again and again for sure.

Amazing store. We popped in for some fish, but came away with wine, cheese, and some other goodies…read more They have specialty items that are not found anywhere in Portland. This was like being in a bigger city! The cheese bar was open, and we were served a few delicious cheeses with full explanations. We of course ended up buying cheese to go with the wine we were not planning on purchasing. Then I found the wine, wow, what a selection. These are not the supermarket wines, these are excellent selections made by people that know what they are buying. Something unique, delicious, and bold. I loved it. It was pricey, but the service was excellent (until we went to the fish counter - maybe a bad day?). But everyone else in the store was very helpful, kind, and were smiling. The prices were a bit high, but the location is pretty, well organized, clean, and again - very helpful staff.

Amazing selection of fresh fish, frozen specialty proteins (like way steak), huge wine selections…read moreand cheese. George and staff very pleasant and accommodating. A nice find. Will return.

Very nice waitress we had. All the staff seems quiet and pleasant. All the locals were talking in…read moreMaine accents. Alternative rock playing quietly in the background. Art on the wall was done from the bartender's photography. Truly a wonderful atmosphere. The small bar manages to feature a variety of local beers to try, from light to dark, so I warmed myself with a delicious oatmeal stout on this frigid New Year evening. After some waffling, I went with my comfort foods: poutine and lobster roll. While we waited for the appetizers, I spied on other tables' fish and chips and fried shrimp - huge portions both. Promising. Poutine was excellent disco fries. Cheese too melty, gravy too light for Quebecois, but who am I to judge? Delicious gravy for sure. My friend loved his haddock Reuben, with the fish taking up the entire sandwich. Sandwiches aren't the biggest compared to the dinner plates, which doesn't surprise me and is why I ordered the poutine. But very tasty. I dessertws with a few fresh oysters just to top off my holiday experience. Verdict: I have found a return spot in Portland.

Charming little spot with a laid-back, small-town vibe--the kind of place that makes you want to…read morelinger over lunch. Our first visit (lunch hour) was a win. I ordered the fish and chips: straight from the fryer, nicely crisp, and clearly fresh fish. The fries were the real star--golden, crunchy, and blessedly not soggy. My only note? A touch of salt in the batter would've gone a long way and really lifted the flavor of the fish. Second visit (dinner), same order... very different experience. This time everything landed on the bland side--even the tartar sauce, which is usually the safety net. My guess? Different cook for the dinner crowd. All that said, it wasn't terrible--just inconsistent. There's definite potential here, and when it's good, it's good. I'd happily give it another shot... preferably at lunchtime.

Flash Frozen Lobster Meat for Lobster Rolls. We ordered the kit for eight and were not…read moredisappointed. Tasty and Fresh. Well received by our Christmas guests. The only rub was ordering during the Holidays; Company went dark, no word on order, then after inquiring Company tried to reschedule my delivery for after Christmas until I complained that it was guaranteed delivery for Xmas Eve. No response from Company either way. Lobster arrived on time finally. Would have been nice to have had communication along the way so we didn't stress the day of what we were going to feed the folks.

I ordered the lobster rolls. The lobster had no taste, it was tough and rubbery. I am very…read moredisappointed. It was costly as well. The Lobster dust expires this month. Never again, Maine Lobster!

Absolute gem of a shop. We went in during a day trip to the area and I had such a lovely and…read morewonderful conversation about spices with the shop owner, Anne. She was so very knowledgeable and friendly and took a huge amount of time to explain the origin of where they get their spices and also how to use them in a lot of ways. I ended up buying multiple packages of the recipe kits for some of the Indian recipes so that I can try some of the seasonings that I'm not familiar with prior to buying. I wish that it was closer, but anytime I'm in the area. I will be headed back that way for more knowledgeable conversation from a fellow foodie... Oh yeah, and to re-supply!

Yeah, so since writing this review we ended up moving to Maine, and I'm so grateful that Skordo is…read morestill around. We've become regulars and can't get enough of their spices.