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.

Service was fine but it's not worth the hype. Linder roll was meh, and overpriced for the size. You…read morecan find better other places for a better price to.

Love!! Best and most unique lobster roll in Maine! We went around 3pm very busy on a Saturday and…read morewere seated immediately!! The gluten free lobster roll is FANTASTIC. I wish I ordered two. Truly incredible. I never get to order bao buns because of the gluten, so getting a lobster roll and bao bun in one was incredible. We were at table of 5 and only ordered a drink and a lobster roll each, but I think our order was forgetting because it took a really long time for the lobster rolls to come out, our server was awesome he randomly brought us a gf/df coconut brownie! It was so delicious. We had a great time here and will be coming back.

We asked our Lyft driver what the best lobster place was and without hesitation, he said Luke's. He…read moredidn't mind dropping us off there instead of our original destination. The line was still long at 2:15 pm on a Tuesday, which I hoped was good sign. The gentleman knew we were boarding a cruise at 4:30 pm, and kindly gave us a seat at the bar, which we graciously accepted. Every dish around us and the plates the servers were delivering to tables all looked delicious and I couldn't decide what to order. I ended up ordering a lobster roll and bowl of clam chowder. My sister ordered two 1-lb lobster entree (MP). The chowder was OK. The lobster roll, served Luke's way, consisted of chilled, and generously piled on a perfectly toasted bun. It also had a tiny swipe of mayo, lemon butter, and Luke's secret seasoning. I've only had lobster rolls in California, and they were usually prepared like a salad with lots of mayo or dressing and not so great lobster. Luke's was fantastic! I also tasted the wild caught lobster, also perfectly cooked and not surprisingly fresh and sweet. It was the best lobster I've ever had. The restaurant was completely packed and the employees were hustling and getting customers served, tables cleared, and ready for more customers. The views were incredible and there is plenty of seating indoors or outdoors and also upstairs. I'm really glad we tried this place and highly recommend it to everyone. Oh, and something funny. My 8 oz lobster roll was $52 and the two lobsters were MP, which came out to $55!

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!!

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.

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.

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!

Dry Dock had good seafood, but they need some serious work on their operations. If you're going to…read morehire young, be sure there's a system and adequate training to minimize the preventable mistakes. First, the food. The peel and eat shrimp was good, prepared well though the seasoning didn't add a whole lot beyond a faint bit of spiciness. The fish tacos were good; fried fish was filling and the toppings were a nice burst of acid to lighten the dish. Fries were also good. But they messed up my entree, bringing the wrong dish initially, then bringing the fish tacos with sauce smothered on top despite having been asked to keep it on the side. Not great. Poor communication between servers and the kitchen; between host stand and servers; and across the entire floor. It's a nice enough restaurant but if they can get their act together I don't see a reason to come back.

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.

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.

It was a chilly night and chowder sounded good. We got the super seafood chowder, it's the clam…read morechowder base with a bunch of shrimp, lobster, and halibut piled on top. We really liked it except for the shrimp which were very small and a bit rubbery. Next we split the clam strip entree. They were fresh and crispy, the fries were good, and even the rice was tasty. The only thing I thought was odd for a local fresh seafood place was that they gave us a pre-packaged Ken's brand serving of tartar sauce, I expected better than that. All in all, a great place for a casual bite in Old Port.

The spot to go if you're in the Old Port area!…read more We all got the twin lobster dinner ($49 on 8/14/2026) and clam chowder. The lobster was hard-shell with firm, really tasty meat. The melted butter was flavorful, and they also give you lemon, but the fries!! Man, those fries were amazing. When it's so easy to get lobster in Portland, it's the little things like that that really count. They're known for their award-winning chowder, so I had pretty high expectations. It was creamy without being too rich, with plenty of clams, but it was a little salty. Honestly, it was pretty on par with what I've had elsewhere in Portland, so I didn't walk away blown away by the chowder. You seat yourself, and the service was pretty fast. Cute ocean decor. Decent price for the location and definitely worth it for the price!

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.