I feel like this is a spot you always know you'll have a good meal and great for either breakfast…read moreor lunch. Lots of options and great if people in your party want mix of breakfast and lunch type offerings. They have yummy sides including potatoes or my fave the grits and add cheese. Red beans and rice may be an option as well. For your bread option you can also choose cornbread. Obviously not a lot of Cajun/New Orleans type food in Maine so this is always a nice chsnge. The jambalaya and gumbo are great. There are crawfish options as well. I dont think they have po boys, beignets or oysters though. Blackboard specials are usually great as well. I almost always get one. Usually there's an egg type dish, sweet pancake type option snd sandwich/burger option. No Crystal hot sauce but lots of yummy Maine hot sauces, which are great on the cornbread. Street parking is all around and there is a pay lot behind the restaurant. Big Sky Bread is across the street. We like to walk over after to pick up a yummy treat or breakfast goodies for the next day.

New Orleans-style food in Portland?! You bet. The Bayou Kitchen is a slice of the South, right here…read morein Maine. I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical at first, but after a handful of visits, I can confidently say I'm a fan. This no-frills, diner-style restaurant fills my soul -- and my belly -- in all the best ways. The portions are huge (we actually had to take some home once, and we're not usually those people), the Bloody Marys are strong, and the coffee seems to be endless. The service is always great too, in a way that genuinely reminds me of the South -- and I mean that as a compliment. I've had their (humongous) omelets, homemade cornbread (so good), andouille sausage, grits, jambalaya... basically half the menu by now. The portions, as mentioned, are generous, but I think the prices reflect that (most dishes range from $16-$20 before any add-ons; ie replacing sides). The flavors are usually on point, and everything is pretty delicious, though I've had a few semi-misses -- the grits and jambalaya were a little bland on one occasion. Nothing a little hot sauce couldn't fix, and thankfully, they've got plenty of that! As others have mentioned, they don't take reservations and it can get packed on weekends, but it's worth the wait. From the moment you walk in, you're transported to a place like no other in Maine -- and that, plus the food, will keep us coming back.

Great food at a great price. Highly recommend. Service was…read moregreat even with a server on his third day. Water pressure was low in the bathroom while washing hands.

Yesterday was the first visit here for my family and me and I think likely our last. I will firstly…read moresay that some of my party had very high expectations because they love New Orleans so much. For them it definitely did not compare and was just okay. I will say it is a tough comparison. It is a large restaurant with plenty of tables/booths and does have some decor to give you seafood and Cajun vibes while also feeling like a chain restaurant. Staff was friendly enough with no huge complaints, getting a water did take awhile when my wife asked for one. They do have a large menu and especially a large amount of options for seafood eaters. I had fried catfish which was solid overall while my wife had a chicken po' boy. She was disappointed and would prefer getting a po' boy elsewhere. Overall if you wanted some Cajun seafood or a seafood boil this could be the spot for you. If you are looking for this style specifically it may be your best option if you didn't want to go closer to NOLA. If you want seafood in general I think you can do better. I have had much worse food and experiences but don't see a reason to return again.

Here with my so for dinner. His treat! Decor here is festive with colored lights and exposed brick…read more Signage is visible from road, good amount of parking. Read the reviews for the "Dirt Bird" and on first approach the chicken is indeed dry however when in combination with the other ingredients that just melts away to a delicious sandwich. Highly recommend. Service is great!! Personal register is the owner!! He saw me taking pictures of the menu and grabbed me a paper one for taking with. So nice. I really enjoy it when owners are boots in the ground helping get their food out.

The restaurant was very dirty today, every table had crumbs on it. We ordered the debris, chicken…read morebacon salad, some Cajun fries, a Modelo and Iced tea. The debris and the chicken were unbelievably dry. The fries were delicious as usual. Our bill was 51.00.

Such an incredible seafood dining experience! Street & Co. completely blew me away with their fresh…read moreflavors. The clam linguine cooked and served right in the pan was tender, rich, and full of flavor, and the mussels were remarkably fresh. I loved the cozy open kitchen atmosphere and rustic wooden charm. Exceptional service from start to finish. I will definitely be back!

Definitely a top notch dining experience in Portland. Our service, cocktails and food were really…read moreenjoyable. The octopus was very nicely grilled and super tender. We were glad the bread service table was nearby (they literally have a full time bread cutting team setup at a butcher block table). Our linguini with freshly steamed little neck clams was delicious. Do not pass up their panna cotta with black currants. I'll be thinking about that dessert for a very long time. Our waitress was so great too. Such a great meal.

Some of the best lobster I've had in Portland. It's a very chill, retro vibe, and though seating…read moremay take a while on busy nights, you can also order takeout (and merch) from the left-side area. The restaurant is larger than it looks since there's a second seating area too. I'd recommend the Flight of mini lobster rolls (3x 2oz lobster rolls), which can be chilled or warmed. Prices are fair, at about $20 a lobster roll. Their ghee butter add another level to their lobster rolls and they don't skimp on meat! Definitely try out the Highroller and maybe get some of their iconic merch.

When me and my friend walked up, they said a table would be an hour so we opted for take-out…read more However, the table ended up taking just 30 minutes, so if you really want a table, I would say it could be worth waiting. We ended up taking out order to a park nearby that had benches so it worked out. Me and my friend shared a flight, where it included 3 lobster rolls with 2 oz. of lobster and we chose the jalapeño mayo, lime mayo, and lobster ghee ones. My favorite one was probably the jalapeño mayo because I loved the kick, but all three were delicious. I would definitely recommend getting the flight since the rolls are smaller and you get to try the different sauces.

We were here while traveling back to Florida from Canada. Bella is a lovely server and we enjoyed…read moreour time at this restaurant. We had the halibut and the paella. Both were excellent. The roasted vegetables were great. We also tried the basque cheesecake and I must say it was my favorite cheesecake of all time (and I really like cheesecake). If you are a local go here and support this excellent business. If you are traveling into Portland try this off the beaten path location. You'll be glad you came for dinner. Excellent parking and very spacious restaurant.

Went last night and the food was outstanding! Paella is so authentic, you feel like you're in…read moreMadrid. Also had the Seafood Soup which was outstanding. Everyone enjoyed the other paellas. Lamb Paella and Chicken Paella are also both delicious. Service was very friendly and spot on. It was our second visit in a month and we look forward to coming back again very soon.

Seafood Stew 9/10 everything in it was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. The broth had a nice…read morebite to it a little spicy so that was a nice touch. Favorite part were the muscles Halibut was Devine. Perfect dish Oysters and clams were decent. I liked the oysters a lot more than the clams. Clams are cheaper but for a good reason I think. They have a very fishy taste as the oysters tasted fresh. 5/5 a little pricy though

There is a scam where people get a crowd of their friends to gather around so they can attract…read moredupes to come over and see what all the excitement is about. That's what Scales was like for me, busy, loud, unpleasant, and somewhere I hope I never have to go back and experience again. Reservation or not you have to line up like sheep for slaughter. Heaven forbid anyone in your party is running late because none of you will be seated until everyone is there. Super fun!!! When we were seated, I had the server station a couple feet behind me with staff calling loudly to one another. The expensive wine they served us was bad. Should have been sent back. The lobster bisque had an unpleasant taste, was overpoweringly creamy, and what little lobster was in it was not fresh and was mushy. I can't even remember what I had for a main course (Maine course?). Unremarkable. One of the salads with blue cheese in it was okay. Some of my compatriots got the stew which is a bouillabase type dish with various shellfish and some fish in it along with a tomato base with a little kick to it. Not bad. The desserts are solid. Can't go wrong with a sundae. They also have Indian pudding which is a regional dish and interesting to try. Not sure if it needs to be renamed for current norms? Other people in our group enjoyed the meal. Lining up and standing around waiting to get into hyped up noisy places with mediocre expensive food, some of it nearly inedible in this case, is always in fashion somewhere. Have at it. I'm out.

Some of the best lobster rolls I've had. The Connecticut lobster roll was amazing with the hot…read moremelted butter and the Maine cold lobster roll was also amazing. The wasabi one was just ok. The clam chowder was good but not the best in the city of Portland. The staff was super nice and accommodating especially with all tourist visiting the lighthouse. The food came out at a reasonable time and we had a nice view of the ocean while enjoying our food.

This was my first lobster roll spot when landing in Portland, Maine, and it was definitely my…read morefavorite! The location is right by the Portland Head Light, so if you're done exploring, perfect spot to enjoy some lunch. I ordered the Maine Style lobster roll and thought it was amazing! The texture of the lobster was so soft and tender, which is different than lobster rolls I've had in the past. I also enjoyed their side of potato chips. They have many picnic tables near the food truck where you can enjoy the water and lighthouse views, except beware of the wasps! Was surprised how many wasps are around the city.

Before heading back to NYC we stopped at Yardie Tings. We attempted to go on Thursday but it was…read moreclosed for some reason. Anyway, the food was good I got a Mac & cheese oxtails it was super tasty. The wings we didn't try till hours later & it was good. I imagine if it was fresh it would've been better. Next time I visit I'll sit down & try something else.

The service was wonderful, the loaded fries with jerk chicken were plentiful and flavorful, and the…read moremusic chill. Sadly my Yaad Mon Ting with jerk chicken had no chicken but rather some gristle, a small bone, and a lot of rice with a little bit of beans and plantain. I also couldn't taste the salsa. Giving a 4 because the wrap was barely a 3, but everything else was a 5.