This place came recommended by multiple people, and now that I've been, I can really see why this is 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. read more

5/29/26 A special note- a new dish added to the menu- the seafood 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" read more

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The Shop has truly stood the test of time, and it is an absolute must visit for us everytime we're in Portland. I highly recommend this to all of our friends & family who visit because they just do oysters so well. We love a no frills spot! Prices have gone up so very slightly since we first started coming here back in 2018, but barely so. We used to get shucked oysters for $1.50, and now they're $1.95. Super reasonable considering how crazy inflation has been otherwise. The Shop always carries a good variety of oysters. My fiance and I usually get at least 4 of each so we can go through with 2 rounds of each. They've got some master shuckers in house; each oyster is cleanly shucked and lined up on the ice. I also LOVE the cocktail sauce here. It's really zingy & has the perfect amount of horseradish in it. Parking is plentiful in the lot. read more

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Charming! Easy parking and not too busy on a June Thursday evening. We enjoyed two rounds of oysters, as well as an order of caviar, because why not. Service was friendly and quick, and everything pretty good! I liked the wine they had on tap as well. read more

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Amazing oysters at a great price. Really enjoyed having lunch here. The frozen cumber lemonade was very refreshing, loved that it was super sweet. Paired nice with the oysters. The onion dip was so good. I wouldn't pass it up. read more

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I've been dying to try this place and it did not disappoint. Just stopped in for some raw oysters. One of the cheapest spots for oysters in town. You write on your order form how many of each kind and if you want any accoutrements such as cocktail sauce, horseradish, etc. I had a half dozen oysters and they were fresh, briny, and so good. Hit the spot! Would love to go back to check out the tinned fish spreads. Great place to grab a drink with friends and enjoy some oysters! read more

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A must try in Portland! We loved the oysters and the ease of ordering them. Lots of variety! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Can't recommend this place enough! We ate them so fast I didn't even get a photo! read more

What a cool place! We arrived just before the 6pm happy hour cutoff and my friends and I ordered prosecco and the shandy (Pilsner and the cucumber frozen lemonade) and one of each oyster they had. I love that the way you order the food is by a paper menu so it's easy for a group order and we could check off which accoutrements we wanted for our oysters. The oysters were super fresh and delicious and my only regret is that we didn't have time to try one of their tinned fish options! I can see myself coming back here again and again! read more

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What a great atmosphere! Busy Friday at noon for sure!! Waitlist for ranked good drink menu- love that you fill out your order form, pay for everything at counter and they bring it to you. Outdoor & indoor seating... very clean & nice unisex bathrooms. Parking area that is no charge( that is a bonus in Portland!) Loved the clam dip and our selection of oysters . On the Maine oyster trail! read more

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The Shop at Island Creek Oysters is one of those rare gems you look forward to returning to year after year--and I have, happily consuming at least four dozen oysters on this trip alone. They offer an incredible $2 oyster deal that runs all day, and yes--they shuck them fresh right in front of you. No grit, super clean, and you usually get a great variety (we had 4-6 kinds, all local to Maine). Don't skip the fixings either--their mignonettes and hot sauces elevate everything. Beyond oysters, they have a small but well-curated menu of high-quality bites--think tinned fish (highly recommend the Tonnder sardines), pickled goods, clam dip, and toasts that are simple but spot-on. You can tell everything is sourced with care. They also have happy hour drink specials, but honestly, the $2 oyster deal alone is worth the stop. Tips: there's a parking lot on site, dog friendly, order at counter and they bring out your food. Jndoor and outdoor seating. read more

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So happy I stumbled upon this gem! I wanted to try some oysters while in Portland but didn't like any of the restaurants near the waterfront. This place was exactly what I was looking for. A cute, casual, but yummy place to try some oysters and tin fish. Especially loved the presentation and pairings of the tin fish. Came with some bread, sauerkraut, pickles, mustard and pickled onion. This was the perfect little snack before walking down the street to the duckfat stand and brewery for fries and a drink :). read more

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The oysters here are $1.95 each, all the time. It sure beats chasing dollar oyster deals around town that are only on specific days at specific times! We arrived during Happy Hour (drink deals, no food deals) and it was packed, but we were still seated quickly and were able to snag an indoor seat on a hot hot day. You fill out your order sheet and then wait in line to order/pay at the counter. The food then gets delivered to your table as fast as they can shuck. They had 4 different varieties of oysters that day, so we ordered equal amounts of each to try them all. The oysters were clean, cold, and fresh. Great nuance of flavors ranging from sweet to briny. Definitely head here to get your oyster fix! read more

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The shop is such a great casual yet trendy sea-foodie experience. They have both oyster selection, where you can choose from 5 different local oysters. I always opt for river oysters and I was glad to see that The Shop had so many options. They also have a build your own tin-fish board which I hope to return and try in the future! I went on a weekday close to when they opened and it wasn't busy, no wait! read more

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The Seafood Cocktail was amazing! It was very fresh and loaded with shrimp, calamari and fresh avocado. There was a great selection of oysters that were very affordable. read more

The Shop - Seafood Cocktail - Wine Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Huge fan of the Shop - everything is always wonderful from ambiance, staff, and seafood offerings. The Shop is a bit tucked away from the main offerings on Commercial street, but in our opinion has the best oyster offerings in the area we've tried. The ambiance is lively and the Shop is always crowded but we've never had to wait for seating. The oyster offerings change everyday and are always immaculately shucked. They come with house made sauces which are delicious in their own right. Pricing is very reasonable at 1.95 per oyster which is much much cheaper than others in the area. Service is always prompt and friendly. The food items on the menu are most cold, so thus is a better place for a snack or a light meal versus a full meal. read more

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One of our favorite places when we visit Maine. The oysters are amazing as well as the crab roll and tinned fish. Staff is so friendly. Side note: they have a great happy hour. Cant wait to come back read more

The Shop - Wine Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

We cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed The Shop a raw bar seafood and much more offering the freshest of fresh of everything. The oysters were genuinely so good we ate here twice in our time in town. We normally don't do caviar with dinner but we indulged ourselves. Ice cream and hotdogs are also on the side of the building for your pleasure. Easy 5 stars rating love Maine's oysters. read more

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If the answer to the question, Oysters, is yes. You've found a casual yet first class estab. Seriously go here!

The Shop is an oyster bar located on Washington Ave, serving up a seafood-forward menu along with light bites (customizable, elevated charcuterie) and great drinks. Fill out your order card and pay at the counter, then enjoy your meal at one of their tables indoors, which are good for groups or duos, or outside on their beautiful, open-air patio. I loooooved: The Oysters (the Damariscotta with cocktail sauce and horseradish were my favorite variety) The boozey, frozen cucumber vodka lemonade (delicious and refreshing!) The sardines in tomato oil (kettle chips, salted and wasabi butter, seaweed salad, pickled things included on a platter) What was meh: The deviled egg dip with chives and salmon roe (I had high hopes but tbh, it needs some flakey salt or more umami flavor) The scallop aguachile (similar to ceviche--the scallops were beyond buttery, but the melon and cucumber accompaniments just didn't do it for me) Delicious seafood in a sophisticated yet casual environment, great decor and indoor/outdoor seating, friendly staff, and a great location! Can't wait to go back. read more

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A great spot for fresh oysters! You order at the front and they will serve you once it's ready. There's plenty of seating the the staff were very welcoming. Tried the Flying Point, Norumbega and Blackstone Point. It's nice that the selection rotates depending on when they get the oysters. The plants gave it a nice vibe. read more

The Shop - Wine Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

If you are looking for oysters, this is your place! You can order individually or by the dozen from 6 different kinds. They tasted so fresh and delicious! read more

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Amazing. I love oysters and will happily make a meal out of oysters and this was right up my alley. The menu is short and sweet - oysters, tinned fish/other seafood, some dips, and a crab roll. We got basically one of everything from each section of the menu. My favorites in order: 1. The oysters. Duh. Fresh, beautifully shucked with not a bit of shell, lots of juice left. $1.95 each. 2. Tinned sardines, which came with butter, bread, pickles. 3. Crab roll - lots of tender, sweet crabmeat but the bun was a little stale and could've used some butter. 4. Caviar. Not a caviar fan, but I did appreciate the ENORMOUS mound of Cape Cod kettle chips that came with it. Food came out very quickly! There's also a pick-up window right outside where you can also get soft serve and hot dogs. Bonus points for the parking lot. read more

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A delicious selection of oysters are always awaiting at The Shop. The folks here are so friendly and the deck is a pleasant place to enjoy oysters (and other snacks) during the sunshine of a Maine summer. read more

The Shop - Wine Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

You can't beat the oyster prices and happy hour! The oysters were great and tasted super fresh. The dressed up oysters were good, however for the price, I'd recommend keeping it simple. You write into the card what you want and bring it to the counter. HH had $6 beer and prosecco and dressed oysters were $6. They had indoor and outdoor seating and a live DJ outside. My only knock is it took a little while to get the oysters out. read more

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I've been here several times, and the oysters are just fantastic! They're freshly shucked, relatively affordable for what you get ($1.95 a pop and they can get pretty large), and totally delicious. My personal favorite is the John's River -- they're briny, big, and just so tasty. You write down your orders (i.e. how many of each item you want) via a paper order slip, which you bring up to the check-out desk to pay for. The Shop also has an array of beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, that you can order at the desk. The oysters come with various sauces you can choose from (horseradish, mignonette, hot sauce) and are served on ice with lemon slices. The restaurant has a decent amount of seating inside, as well as a larger outdoor patio where dogs are welcome. The service has always been efficient. The chips and dip are also delicious, and I've tried the tinned fish, too, which I thought was just okay (though I'm not sure if that's just because I'm not a huge tinned fish person). I've also tried their oyster shooter, which comes with an oyster inside the shot glass - it looks gnarly, but was surprisingly delicious. Would recommend! Note that the Shop also does happy hour all day Sunday and weekdays 4-6, though the oysters don't change in price. Overall: a reliably awesome spot for oysters, particularly if the weather is nice enough to sit outside. read more

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I had first discovered The Shop during my last trip to Portland three years ago, and was so impressed with its offerings that I made it my intention to return. Since we were in the area checking out some breweries and businesses along Washington Ave, we thought it was the perfect space to stop in for lunch, so of we went. The Shop is run by Island Creek Oysters - and in addition to being a raw bar, they're also a shellfish market; I also noticed a walk-up window on the side of the building that serves hot dogs. There's a decent amount of space both inside and outside to sit, and the aesthetics are super open with large windows to bring in natural light and a cool color scheme. Inside, the raw bar itself serves as a focal point where you can see the staff prepare dishes. Once we were seated, we were given an order card that contained all the menu items - we were instructed to mark what we wanted and how many, then bring it up to the counter to pay. While oysters are the main star, they also have a good selection of canned fish (some which they can themselves), a few apps, and other dishes. We decided to order a few things - the trout spread, chip + dip, crab roll, canned mussels, and some oysters. I also decided to get the boozy pink lemonade because vacation. Everything was great - so fresh and beautifully arranged on a platter; there were plenty of crackers, toasts, chips, and complements to go with the mussels and dips. The arrangement really wowed me, above the fact that it was delicious. The crab roll was probably the weakest thing we ordered, but it still wasn't awful. My drink was quite refreshing and perfect for the humid day we were having. Service was great - we were taken care of promptly and our food came out at a good pace. Overall, I can't speak any higher of The Shop - the seafood is fresh, and it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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The Shop has been one of my favorite places in Portland for fresh oysters and drinks! Each oyster variety has its own unique and delicious flavor. I usually go for their Palomas, but this time I tried a Bloody Mary--and it was excellent. Just around the corner, there's also a walk-up window where you can grab a hot dog. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but totally worth it for the taste. read more

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Stopped by here on our road trip since my sister was already a huge fan. We order at the front and then can pick our seat wherever we want. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seats were free for lunch on a Thursday. We shared a bunch of items including the Caviar & smoked trout dip, canned mackerel, sardines, mussels, oysters, and ceviche style scallops. This was the first time I tried caviar and I thought it tasted like what I imagined. The trout dip was was creamy seasoned well. I really enjoyed the freshness and tangy scallops. Of the tinned fish, my favorites to least was the sardines, mussels, and marckerel. But all were good with the crackers, pickled vegetables, and toast. The oysters were perfectly prepared with no concern for shells shards inside. Overall, we had a great time. It is a casual and open place where you can enjoy the beautiful weather. Prices are high especially because the portions are on the smaller side. Would come again! read more

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You can't beat local Maine oysters for $1.95, all day, every day! We've gone to The Shop a few times, and it never disappoints. We also love bringing out-of-town visitors here -- they always get a kick when they see how easily accessible oysters are in Maine. The concept is simple: tally your oyster order (usually there are 6-8 options, all local), order at the counter, and in minutes, you have exceptional freshly shucked oysters for $1.95 each. They have plenty of seating options: outdoors, couches, high tops, tables, etc. Although oysters are what they're known for, don't miss their other stuff on the menu (they even have caviar!). We ordered the smoked trout dip during our last visit, which was phenomenal. It came with crackers and veggies, and it was delicious. Service can be inconsistent, but hey, you're coming for those oysters anyway! read more

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Amazing service, oysters and tinned fish! Also, the ice cream/hot dog window is a MUST VISIT for the summer!

Rating: 4.5 Stopped by for some oysters. Place was busy but seatings were available so we were seated quickly. They give you a slip that lists their menu and check off what you want and order inside. We ordered some variety of oysters from different parts of Maine and dressed oyster. It was great to try different types of oyster and get to taste and compare them. They were all delicious and dressed oysters were good and had a kick from cilantro and chili oil. Overall the place was great for trying some oysters from Maine. They do offer drinks and alcohols for those that enjoys them. Price was reasonable as well. It's a nice place overall. read more

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Curried fish dip was amazing and so rich in flavor. Oysters were fresh and well cleaned. Enjoyed sitting out on the patio. Service was fast and friendly read more

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Best oysters in Maine!!! Love how they always have a wide variety of oysters at a good price. Shuckers are very quick and efficient. Cute vibe inside with tables and self service. Highly recommend if you like oysters! read more

My friends and I came for happy hour to get some cheap oysters after we went to a Seadogs game. The drinks were great, the service was excellent, and of course the oysters were not only tasty as they get, they were CHEAP as we went there at happy hour, HIGHLY recommended. The best part was we sat outside on a nice summer evening, and we had a great couch seat that made us all feel at home. 10/10 would do it again in a heartbeat, check this place out. read more

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The best place for oysters! Service is quick and you order at the counter and are quickly served thereafter. You cannot beat the price and quality here. We ordered a dozen to share and got all the accouterments. This is definitely some place we will visit again whenever we're in the area. read more

The Shop - Wine Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Oysters are my all time favorite I needed to try some in Maine~ this place was high in our list and to order your food, you have to fill out the sheets, give it to the counter inside, and they give you a number marker because it will delivered to your table. Seatings are inside and outside~ the staff was kind and the seating person explained the process very kindly and with patience because I can only imagen how often he repeats the process thousands of times a day. The place was clean and casual, which is the a Portland theme~ I tried the dresses oyster which was a plate of two oysters with spicy chili crisps, and cilantro. It was delicious and was very savory. The spices gave it nice kick in spiciness. The oysters themselves comes from 5 different locations in Maine. We ordered 4 of every choice to see if they are different~ the aphrodisiac oysters were creamy and by far the best~ pleasant cove was also very light and fresher! Love point oysters were ok. Robinhood oysters didn't leave too much of an impression. Johns river oysters were more fishy, but that doesn't mean it wasn't good! They were all very fresh and delicious! Didn't try any of the alcohol but probably will next time! read more

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I just started eating raw oysters and although I'm from a city with amazing seafood, I never ate oysters raw until visiting Maine. Awesome seafood and the oysters are so fresh, and sweet I now devour them. I stopped by on Mother's Day (greatly missing my mom), and enjoyed the day - as she would expect me to. Fresh oysters, and the Bloody Mary (another rarity for me), was spot on. A favorite was the mackerel appetizer, reminiscent of my time in Spain. read more

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We came to The Shop after lunch, so we could eat some cheap, delicious and fresh Oysters ($1.95 each). When you walk in, the staff will give you a slip to mark down how many oysters you want from the available selection. Once you are done, you bring it to the front desk where you pay and they give you a number to take to your table. We ordered 5 types (Half Tide, Aphrodite, Mimi's Oysters, Blackstone Point, and River Gold) and got 2 of each. Each had a different taste, in terms of saltiness and sweetness, but I enjoyed all of them. There is self-serve water in the front. The Shop is worth a visit. read more

The Shop - Wine Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

An awesome pit stop on our road trip up New England, The Shop offers super fresh local oysters, beers on tap, and a great selection of casual bites. When it's high season, I imagine this place is totally slammed with its indoor and outdoor seating, but we arrived at an off hour on a quiet day and found it easy to get a table, and super quick to get our order fulfilled. When you arrive, you'll be handed a menu and a golf pencil to select your order; tick off the number of each oyster type you want (you can also see them all on ice up front), and your first sauce (I'm always a mignonette girlie) is free. Bring this slip up front to choose your drink and fulfill your order and pay to get your table number. They'll shuck everything for you lightning-fast and bring you a big tray of crushed ice where your oysters will be reclining for you in all their briny glory. We also ordered the trout dip and it was fabulous, with a nice selection of things to dip in. Bathrooms are clean and The Shop is located among a bunch of cool shops and eateries to check out on the block. read more

Whenever I go to Maine, I instantly feel the need to look for the best oysters and seafood. I was craving some fresh oysters, and this place came up on yelp. There were so many positive reviews on yelp and google I knew this was the spot! My husband and I checked in at the hostess stan and we put our name down. We waited maybe 15 minutes and were sat inside. Such a vibe! We ordered a dozen oysters and when they arrived, I could not be more excited. WOW! All were fantastic! So fresh and briny and paired wonderfully with the mignonette. I cannot wait to come back here on my next visit to Portland, Maine! read more

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