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 New England Clam Chowder is... 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.

This cute little place right on the water was awesome. Although we did show up at 3:30pm on a…read moreTuesday so we had no problem getting in and getting our food super quick. We got the fried haddock bites, lobster roll, and crab roll. Everything was amazing and fresh. All staff we came in contact with was so friendly and nice. Great little place - highly recommend!! (Tip- ask for a table upstairs if you don't want to sit on the patio, the view was amazing!)

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

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

Great food & service. We wanted to go to Scales but didn't make the reservation early enough, so…read moreopted to go to their sister restaurant, and it did not disappoint! We celebrated my birthday dinner there and they had a nice card for me to wish me a happy birthday which was so kind. Oysters were delicious (and meaty!), and our entrees were also very tasty too. It was definitely a busy and packed restaurant. We sat fairly close to neighboring tables which isn't my favorite in a seated restaurant setting, but does allow for more patrons to enjoy the food, so I guess that's a good thing in some way. Would return if ever in town again

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.

Hands down one of the best seafood spots in Portland, especially for the price!…read more My husband and I are big seafood lovers, so we had to stop here during our trip. We started with the fish chowder since they didn't have clam chowder. This was probably the only dish that felt average to me, although my husband really enjoyed it. Everything else was a completely different story. The raw seafood was so fresh. We tried the oysters, clams, scallops, and spoons, and every bite tasted clean, fresh, and high quality. The prices were also surprisingly reasonable compared to a lot of other places serving similar seafood. For our entrees, we both went with the hot butter lobster roll. It was classic, simple, and exactly what I expected a good lobster roll to taste like. For the price, I definitely think it was worth it. The restaurant has a casual, laid back ambiance, which fits perfectly with the no frills seafood experience. It's a great spot if you're looking for something relaxed rather than fancy. Service was attentive, friendly, and overall great. If you're in Portland and craving seafood without wanting to spend a fortune, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

OMG Great Seafood…read more Some of the best oysters. Had 5 different oysters all anywhere they come from. Awesome had raw scallops good but not as good as the oysters, My niece Liv had a sampler platter with Tuna & caviar etc... Full bar. I had a mocktail Great waitress my bad I forgot her name & Alex the shucker was also awesome. There a combination restaurant & market very busy place great for people watching. Go there now

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.

Come early for the best selection. Wild selections sell out fast. We came here twice during our…read moretrip and both times we got great same day wild catches. The fishmonger is so welcoming and professional. Lots of grocery and gourmet extras: homemade mignonette, seaweed salad, ferments, soy sauce and caviar. Really wanted to try the lobster but we had already had so much lobster while dining out. Fair prices for the quality!

9/4/26 Merely the best…read more Staff is very inviting, engaging, knowledgeable. Selections, from oysters to cod cheeks, astounding. The cramped parking on the wharf always seems to work. Stepping inside is to enter another world. Don't miss this opportunity.

Excellent choice while staying nearby. Located in the Old Port district the restaurant is lovely…read moreand quaint in bigger way. We visited on a Thursday night and were able to grab bar seats right away. I would suggest to make reservations for bigger parties or to guarantee seating. My wife had great halibut served with lemon butter sauce with fried cauliflower and what tasted like basil hummus. She loved it! The land lover in me had a cheeseburger, but it was high quality. The bar staff was bustling but attentive and very friendly. The location is on the Old Port area so you'll have to find after hours parking on the street if you're patient, or pay a good amount to park in a lot. They serve Coke products here also, and everything is fresh. I would highly recommend it!

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!

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

This place was a great spot for some fresh oysters. They had a decent sized lot and an open space…read morein the restaurant. The host let you pick where to sit, they had a lot of long tables but you can spread out so you're not sitting directly next to someone. They give you paper menus so you just check out anything you want and order at the counter. Drinks are presented by the front, they did have happy hour for certain items but I'm not sure if the blackboard already presented any happy hour prices or if it was just like $2 off. I would say the oysters were definitely worth it if you like eating them. Note that the sauces are extra and they don't give you that much. You check them off on the menu and there is a charge so if you're just getting to get, keep that in mind. Our favorite were the sweeter ones and they are pretty quick with shucking and bringing them to you after you order. We also ordered Smoked Fish Spread which I would recommend. It was nice to have a little dip to eat with though I wish there was more pickled onion. We also got the Elote Hotdog which was quite small for like $10 I wouldn't recommend that, I would say stick to the classic menu. The drinks were okay. The Bloody Mary tasted like straight V8 and was in a pretty big cup too so couldn't really taste the vodka. We also got a gin drink that was a little bitter but I think that was due to the fruit. Overall a decent place to stop for oysters. The fish spread was also nice but if you want other items I would say try a different place.