Scales
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Portland, Portland
"Also, the oysters are local and amazingly fresh and delicious."(12 Tips)
"Clam chowder was great, lobster was great, highly recommended"(10 Tips)
"Seared Scallops also amazing - everything is just outstanding."(7 Tips)
"The oysters, little neck clams, & crab fritters were amazing."(4 Tips)
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Ron JeramiahAugust 17, 2018A+ fam...start with some tasty breads. Chowder is good, boiled lobster is awesome. Pot Roast is off da chain yo. Great atmosphere and fun. Must do in P-town.
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Tracey ZaneMay 28, 2017A little hidden gem out on the pier in Portland. Get the oysters to start, the halibut in butter sauce, and the scallops are not to miss! Great for big groups.Upvote12Downvote
Kristopher ChavezFebruary 28, 2018Start the meal with fresh oysters and order the scallops for dinner with a nice crisp white.Upvote11Downvote- Alex StillOctober 5, 2018This is a snazzy place to have your dinner lobster, because you already had your lunch lobster sitting on the dock, right? Also, the oysters are local and amazingly fresh and delicious.Upvote1Downvote
Cate HermannJune 26, 2016The lobster rolls are excellent! But everything is great here. Gorgeous location and perfect for a dinner with kids or family.
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John RichardsonDecember 22, 2019Great seafood nice atmosphere professional wait staff highly recommend!
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SarahMarch 3, 2019Amazing cocktails! Had a bees knees with bar hill gin. Plus dollar oysters at happy hour can’t be beat! Awesome location and space.UpvoteDownvote
Phil TorontoApril 29, 2017Perfectly seated scallops swimming in corn cream with their grilled zucchini & smoked bacon buddies 🙌🏻
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Cory RossNovember 16, 2018The mussels are fantastic and the scallops couldn't be better. What I was most impressed by was the main Halibut dish. I never knew Halibut could taste like that... Wow!!UpvoteDownvote
Michael HusseyApril 4, 2024Consistently excellent - high-end Maine seafood. We like to come here for birthdays or dinners with visitors from out of town.
UpvoteDownvote- The Grilled Octopus starter is life-changing! Seared Scallops also amazing - everything is just outstanding.UpvoteDownvote
AJune 26, 2016The lobster rolls are great! Also the muscles and clams are excellent. Great for family and datesUpvoteDownvote
Cate WOctober 21, 2023Any of the raw bar apps are amazing. Also, the anadama bread is incredibly delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew BoydMarch 29, 2016Great ambiance in the old port. Lovely roasted lobster! Chowder was a bit too salty.UpvoteDownvote
Bob St ClaireMay 26, 2021Clams….”I think of my happy condition, surrrrrounded by acres of clams”. Wonderful.
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Bill ODonnellOctober 5, 2024Everything is so great here. My favorite place in PortlandUpvoteDownvote
Matt KaliszewskiNovember 18, 2019Amazing service and amazing food. Highly recommended!UpvoteDownvote
Dustin ChapmanJuly 27, 2018Food and atmosphere was very nice. Loud dinning area but food is well worth itUpvoteDownvote- Kevin beinhackerJuly 5, 2020Clam chowder was great, lobster was great, highly recommendedUpvoteDownvote
Kellie LoebOctober 16, 2023We had a 9 pm reservation on a Sunday night. Food was ok but fish was overdone. 12-15 tables seated and staff was preoccupied with clean up for the night, including wait staff. Disappointing.UpvoteDownvote
Mike DickinsonNovember 26, 2022Fried oysters were ok but should be made with Maine oystersUpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:00 PM–10:30 PM
(207) 805-0444
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