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.

Food: Top quality fresh lobster! Self service concept makes things easy. Delicious side sauces!…read moreJalapeño mayo was my fave. Hubby enjoyed the charred pineapple mayo. Ambiance: fun, low key, clean

Very quick service and informative wait staff! We don't know much about oysters other than the…read morefact that we like to eat them!! When it comes to picking what oysters we want, we have no knowledge. We shared this with the wait staff and gave us a good tasting with variety from a number of places. We especially loved the way they did their mignonette here -- it was like flavored shaped ice (so much easier to spoon a chunk of that onto our oysters!). Oysters were so meaty & delicious. We also got a soup which was okay - nothing that overly impressed me, but was nonetheless delicious. We also got a lobster roll which was tasty. Both these 2 dishes were quite small given the price point though. We arrived early as we didn't have a reservation and walked around until Opening to ensure we could get a spot, and to our disbelief, they were already busy! Even with high traffic for just opening for the day, they seated us immediately which was great. We're from out of town and cannot wait to return when we visit Portland again. This will be a staple for us for sure!

Long wait in line to leave your name to get on the waitlist... for getting a table. But it's worth…read morethe wait as there's some cute shops nearby around downtown. The staff there were super friendly and welcoming despite being busy! Ordered New England clam chowder and swordfish belly fish off the special menu of the week... loved the twist of what's New England Clam Chowder... it's thin compared to most chowder soup although full of flavors including seaweed which was very surprising and pleasing for taste bud! Of course it came with crackers. Swordfish belly was seared to its perfection and basically melts off in your mouth. Sided with vegetables and pureed root which was a nice compliment to fish. No complaint at all! I'd love to order second of everything!

We drove in on a Friday night and did not have a reservation. The host added us to the wait list…read moreand we got drinks at the bar downstairs. The Bartender was awesome. Then, we ate upstairs and had great service. The fried fish bites app, cheese curds and side Ceaser were excellent. I got the lobster and clam dish and the lobster was steamed perfectly. It wasn't overcooked and wasn't soaking wet like a boiled lobster might be. This place is worth a stop if in the area.

Such a delicious lobster roll. Easy to order online, quick pick up, parking is tough/expensive on…read morethe pier. Lobster roll is a good portion and absolutely out of this world delicious. Kind of pricey but no different than anywhere else. Great outdoor seating right on the pier. Highly recommend!!

Food was incredible. My stomach is full. My tastebuds are satisfied. Joy fills my soul. This is the…read morespot. You have to come here

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!

An experience for sure. We sat at the bar, which we were bummed at first but it turned out to be…read morelots of fun! Food of course is delicious and staff are very knowledgeable in the menu. We were requested to order all of our food at once. No biggie. The only thing I did not realize is that they do NOT take discover (aka capital one). Just for the tip!

10/18/26 Our 31st anniversary and a wonderful evening…read more The tuna crudo is a ten. We had swordfish and halibut- fantastic. Someone nearby paid for our champagne. The apple crisp special was sublime. AND--Maggie got all verklempt- swept away with emotion. Wonderful dinner at the perfect venue.

The husband and I dined at Dry Dock during our trip to Portland over Labor Day weekend. There was a…read moreline waiting for tables even though it was only 5:30pm on a Saturday - this place is popular. And for good reason! The food was insanely delicious!! We snagged an open spot at the bar and was immediately greeted by the one-and-only, Eddie. He was fun, kind, attentive and entertaining. We started with the caesar salad, which was good and had a nice lemony finish. I ordered the baked haddock and the hubs ordered the blackened fish sandwich. The sandwich was good but the baked haddock was a clear winner (not that it was a competition!) The baked haddock had a panko crust and smothered in a tomato wine sauce over puréed potatoes. To. Die. For! My husband isn't a huge fish lover and he basically stole my plate. He loved it - and so did I! Highly recommend. Overall, if you're in Portland, make it a point to dine at Dry Dock. P.S. don't let the wait time deter you. This place is big and they were sitting people quickly. And if you have a chance, grab a seat at the bar with Eddie. He's good people!

We stopped by for a drink and enjoyed our time at the bar. This was our last stop in Portland…read morebefore heading home, so we used it to take a beat and chat about our day. Staff was kind and it wasn't busy, but it was also around 4:30ish on a Friday, so probably right between rush times. The food smelled great! We wanted to eat but had dinner plans elsewhere. Great views of the water if you're upstairs, and spacious seating downstairs. Lovely wine and drink menu, and it's very clean.

Although this didn't appear in my research for lobster rolls, this place was one of my favorite…read more Stopped by near Austin Street Brewery to check out. Good portion size of lobster. I loved the fresh crisp chilled lobster contrast with the hot poured butter. Order at counter for with a buzzer and see if you can grab a seat. Seating was a little short, but there are outside tables as well. Close walk to Washington Ave with more shops if you're out on a stroll.

This was a great spot to try lobster rolls with different flavor profiles! We ordered the Maine,…read moreConnecticut, and Picnic 4.5oz trio shared between 2 people (which I felt was enough for people who might have smaller appetites). I really liked both the Picnic and Connecticut! The rolls came with a tiny piece of lemon, but I did feel like the rolls needed more acidity. I felt like those were pretty classic flavors that let the flavor of the lobster speak for itself! The bread was super fluffy and buttery, a really nice pairing with the sweet lobster mixture. One thing I didn't like was that the bread could've been cut a bit deeper so I didn't need to take a bit of the lobster and then a bite of the bread. A single bite would've made the experience better.

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.

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.

Last minute run through Portland with six adults that all wanted chowder. Little did we know that…read morethey had more than just chowder. Don't waste your time w a BLT while completely amazing, the deal is the seafood chowder. Full of seafood! No scrawny pieces here. The onions rings were a hit with everyone but the perfect appetizer was the fried scallops. Cooked just to translucent. Creamy and the brine comes through with a perfect hit of ocean. Haddock chowder was so buttery!! Not a single thing wrong with the food. Server was thorough and efficient. Large group seating in the back outside and the weather made it enjoyable. I would recommend.

The service was slow and mediocre. The server wasn't overly friendly nor attentive. Although she…read morewas busy. We selected clam and seafood chowder based on the previous yelp reviews. The chowder was good but lacked spice. It had lots of clams and the seafood contained junks of lobster. But neither wasn't real flavorful. We were disappointed as we expected a better experience.

Absolutely incredible meal and experience!…read more The space was way bigger than we expected when we walked in, and the lighting was perfect -- dim and moody but just enough to see our food and menu. Our server was very nice, informative, and checked on us at just the right times. To share, we had the charcuterie, which was such a unique dish and very good. For dinner, my husband had the Gulf of Maine Swordfish and I had the Day Boat Scallops. Both excellent -- fresh, perfectly cooked, and plated beautifully. We added a side of the wood-oven cauliflower and potato gratin, which was also great. Now for dessert -- if you love blueberry pie and you love vanilla ice cream, get the Crème Fraîche-Blueberry Pie Ice Cream. It was absolutely, positively, truly the best ice cream I have ever had. Way better than I expected and worth every single bite. My husband had the Black Fig Chocolate Torte, also a very good dessert. Overall, this place was excellent. If you're looking for a great experience with excellent food in Portland, I highly recommend Fore Street. 5/5

Fore Street had been on my radar for a while. Having visited other businesses the restaurant group…read moreowns, this came highly recommended by several of my friends as one of the top dining spots in Portland. That being said, I made it my intention to dine here during my most recent trip to Maine. The name Fore Street can mean several things - in addition to being the name of this restaurant, it's also a main thoroughfare in Old Port, and the name of the group that owns this restaurant. In addition to FS, the group also owns two other restaurants (Street and Co, Scales) and a bakery (Standard Baking). I have been to the latter two, with the bakery being one of my favorites in the city. Fore Street opened to much fanfare in the 90s, and has been included on several best-of lists. That being said, I was excited to check it out for myself. The restaurant is located in the same building as Standard Baking, with the bakery being on the lower level and the restaurant being above it. The entrance is really inconspicuous, however once you enter you're greeted by a warm, bustling space. The aesthetics are beautiful - dim lights, wood tones, and an overall upscale feel while still being down to Earth. I did not have a reservation, but the bar area (which serves their full menu) is first-come first-serve, and after about 45 minutes I was able to snag a seat. The menu has a large selection of starters and mains, with each being separated by the way the dishes are prepared. I was started with some sourdough from Standard Baking and some whipped butter. I love carbs so I tore though that no problem. The grilled squid was speaking to me as a starter - the squid was prepared in long strands, and paired with lentils and a chunky sauce with a lot of flavors. The dish worked really well - I'm a sucker for lentils so the dish was set up for success. For my main I had the pork loin - this came glazed and served with a corn and black bean salsa. The dish was solid - the pork was cooked well (not well done), and the sauce was tasty. Dare I say the salsa was the component that tied it all together? It seemed out of place to me when I first read it on the menu, but it worked. For dessert I had blueberry pie because Maine. This one had a thicker than usual top crust, almost like a closed tart. Service was great. Since I was at the bar, I was served by the bartender who was super friendly; food came out at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to try Fore Street. While I don't feel my experience warrants 5 stars, I understand why this is one of the top restaurants in Portland and wouldn't hesitate to return for another meal.