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    ISF Trading

    4.6 (81 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Entrance with plenty of signage
    Kendra W.

    Was excited to finally try this special no frills sushi shop that is located at one of the main distributors of uni and sea cucumber to Japan. It is in the warehouse area off Commercial Street -drive or walk down same side road area where Becky's Diner is located. We didnt park out in front of the I.S.F. building but I believe patrons can park there for free. Commercial Street has road parking owned by city for $3 hour. Some of the side lots off Commercial Street are like $26/hr so avoid those. Since this is a distributor some people find the smell off putting. I think outside it smells the worst but you get used to it. (I used their 2nd set of bathrooms further away upstairs) and the smell was 100x worst there so I would not recommend that.. When you walk in you enter the building, go to the right entrance to order your food. They are friendly and helpful. Credit cards accepted. Then you can head upstairs, take a right yo head to the lunch room. Plenty of seating, microwave to heat up rice, soy and sauces, tea or water. Any plates you use their is a sink to wash. There was a small area outside in the nack by the water to eat as well. I think most people eat there but you coukd easily do this as takeaway. You may still spend $100 on sashimi and uni but it's a lot more than you get elsewhere and super fresh.

    Angela H.

    Came here through all the hype and was a little skeptical but it did not disappoint. The fish quality and price is exactly as you may have seen. It is fresh and is not expensive. You can also buy in bulk and they have a bag you can keep it in! After buying your food there is a cafeteria area upstairs where you can microwave rice and add any sauce you may want. They also provide tea, water and coffee. Could not be more satisfied with this place honestly.

    Lana K.

    What a fun experience!!!! This was my first time coming here and it was so interesting. You order downstairs and than you can walk upstairs and eat in their lunch room. We got some sashimi, tuna and sea urchin. I loved that they also had premade rice and miso you just popped in the microwave upstairs. Highly recommend everyone to go just for the experience!

    Salmon and uni
    Jo L.

    FOOD They have a wide variety of fresh seafood, with salmon and uni being among their most popular options. We personally had these two, and they were incredibly light and fresh. We also got a side of rice and seaweed, but you can bring your own as well. Complimentary soy sauce, wasabi, microwaves to heat the rice, and more are available on the second floor lunch rooms. DRINKS They have complimentary green tea/barley tea available on the second floor in the lunchrooms. They also have drinks for purchase. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! They have the menus in both English and Japanese. PARKING Ample parking is available in the lots nearby. Most cost by the hour. BATHROOMS Several bathrooms (Japanese-style with bidets!) are available on the second floor by the lunch rooms and down the hall.

    Sashimi set, nori, rice, ginger, spicy octopus (wasabi based)
    Katie D.

    This place is truly an experience. The first thing you'll notice is the fishy smell when you walk along the dock, but don't let that discourage you. It eventually dissipates once you get inside and further on the dock. There was plenty of signage, so it was easy to find where to go. The seafood is incredibly fresh and offered at amazing prices. You place your order downstairs, then head upstairs to a simple break room-style dining area to enjoy your meal. It's completely self-service, but I actually loved the concept. Guests bus their own tables, wash their dishes, and help keep the space clean, which adds to the unique charm. They also provide complimentary tea and water, and there are microwaves available if you want to warm up your rice. If you're looking for a no-frills spot with fresh seafood and great value, this is definitely worth the visit.

    Sashimi set + rice + nori + pickled ginger!
    Aitana B.

    Pros: Fresh fish, free parking, authentic feel. Cons: Kind of expensive? $22 for sashimi set, ginger, microwave rice, and nori (seaweed wrap). Usually I'd walk, but I came straight from work so I parked here. It's awesome that they even have free parking unlike many places in Portland. You walk in through door 5, turn right before the stairs. It's no frills. You can order different types of fish, or the sashimi set, plus a couple of add-ons to make your own "sushi." Once you pay, head upstairs to the staff cafeteria (third door on the right). You can use their microwaves to heat up your rice, grab sauces, rice seasonings, etc. There are some bench tables to sit at and enjoy. I am so glad I got to experience this-it was delicious! That being said, I would probably just buy my fish here and take it home next time to roll up my sushi and make it more beautiful. If you are expecting a restaurant with sushi offerings like Yosaku, do NOT be mistaken. This is a fish trading business that happens to sell some DIY lunch items. Still delicious, just come in with the expectation that they are selling and packaging fish, it smells fishy, it is a workplace.

    Fresh seafood
    Danielle V.

    Wanted to love this because of all the hype but I won't be back. You can tell the fish is really good quality but the prices are still high for what you get and you have to make everything yourself if you want to make a roll or anything. If you just want raw fish then this might be the place. It is def about the experience. You are eating in their break room. Handmade signs to get to the spot. You have to wash your own dishes and build your rolls. It def smells fishy and is an interesting spot. It was cool to try once but I doubt I'll be back.

    Sea urchin and other sushi materials
    Cyrus A.

    When a friend recommended this place, I didn't believe it was real. When I pulled into the industrial yard I still wasn't sure. When I saw signed directing you to Door #5 I thought it might be a practical joke. But when I got some delicious, super fresh sea urchin from the first floor, then went upstairs to the workers' cafeteria to microwave the rice and make my own (poorly assembled) rolls, I was so happy about my friend's rec. This no frills family-run operation is such a unique way to get ultra fresh seafood for a nice sushi lunch. If you can make it when they're open, and you like good seafood, come check it out!

    Lynn N.

    Super cool place! My friends and I heard about ISF Trading from Instagram and we had to see if we liked uni! We got a small uni tray, a sashimi set, rice, nori, and seaweed salad. It was very affordable and a nice lunch for the three of us! We took the food up to the break room and had bowls, wasabi, sushi vinegar, soy sauce, and tea there. There was a bit of a line to wash our dishes here but otherwise it was a super quick experience considering we went at noon on a Saturday! This was an incredible chance to try uni at a low cost and turns out that all three of us do like it! We're going to incorporate it into our sushi rotation!

    Uni
    Sharon L.

    ISF Trading was one of the places that I looked forward to most during our Portland trip. Here's the thing - it's ultimately a warehouse with some seating in their staff lunchroom to enjoy your purchases, but it's super no frills. Don't expect table service or anything glamorous. The uni prices & freshness though are UNMATCHED. A tray of uni for $28 is a crazy deal; prices are even better for a POUND of broken uni. They source from different places depending on the season. March seems to be the last of Maine uni season; we had New Brunswick uni in April. I'd skip the sashimi sets - it was underwhelming for $15 each. The squid, salmon, and ikura were fine; tuna was a bit fishy. Scallops are usually my favorite, but they were just okay here. The uni is excellent. Insant rice & miso soup are available for purchase for $3 each. The staff canteen has sushi vinegar & all the fixings. Parking is available outside.

    Sashimi set, salmon, nori, and rice
    Hallie L.

    Eating at an employee cafeteria was a surprising turn of events for my trip to Portland, but a most welcome surprise! The fish quality is sooo good and the salmon set had so much fish in it. I was so full at the end but I wanted to keep eating. The squid and scallop are both incredibly soft and flavorful. Each bite blew my mind! I had soo much difficulty locating where the entrance was and where we could buy food (although that is mostly due to my poor sense of direction). But the place to purchase is right when you enter, the door to your right. You then walk up the stairs and turn into the cafeteria.

    Sashimi Set
    Conner Q.

    What a neat spot! Had a delicious lunch at a great price. Quality was wonderful. Hoping to come back and try different things they offer.

    Salmon roe, uni in brine, shashimi plate, and in the rear, soy sauce, seaweed salad, Maine seaweed in vinegar
    Michael L.

    6/24/26 A mixed experience- the counter was busy even at 11, with tourists who couldn't decide. As a result the uni I received was swimming in brine; I would have preferred the straight-up uni I had before. I got two vegetarian dishes- both were disappointing: the seaweed salad was crunchy, flavorless and the Maine seaweed in vinegar was slimy and otherwise flavorless. I ordered these for Steff- I'm afraid she and other vegetarians would be disappointed. The whole dish of salmon roe on the other hand was fantastic- I was careful not to leave a single egg- so fresh, so sweet- better than the Osetra and Beluga caviar I have had in Manhattan. Robert Deniro, whose diet I have read about consists mainly of caviar, would love this. It would take little effort to come up with more vegetarian dishes.

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    This was pretty awesome. Freshest sushi I've ever had. We loved the experience!!!!!!!

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    SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar

    SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar

    4.7
    (114 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    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

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    Portland Lobster Pound

    Portland Lobster Pound

    1.0
    (4 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I usually buy my lobster from Bailey's but was going to Portland anyway so since the lobster meat…read morewas $30lb as opposed to $40lb I thought I'd try Portland Lobster Pound. The place looked clean and the guy was nice enought but the lobster was slimy and smelled bad. I knew better but we ate some and we got very sick. I called him to let him know that he should check his stock and he kept repeating "There's nothing I can do" like he'd heard this issue time and time again. I wasn't asking for $ just for him to check his stock. So... I strongly suggest spending a bit more and going elsewhere.

    We used Portland lobster pound last year to ship 4 jumbo lobsters to Florida we were quoted one…read moreprice and the billed us $50 more then the quote...although they credited us back and the lobsters arrived on Xmas eve like they were supposed to we decided to give them another shot this year we did Steamers and Crab they called us two days before shipping and told us they don't have crab to ship so we changed to lobster and they said it would be about the same price...once again it ended up $40 more then quoted...when we called on Thursday night before Xmas eve to ask why its so much higher we were looking for an a reason the owner Roger told me that it is what it is that I should have counted the packaging..."how am i a consumer suppose to account for that he is the expert" after questioning him he stated that he didn't want to deal with this and that he wasn't going to ship the order... in other words leave people stranded on a gift for CHRISTMAS EVE to family and hung up the phone...when i called back upset he hung up again saying he didn't have time for this...after a few more calls and hang ups I gave up. ON CHRISTMAS EVE I even told him i will pay the price and to ship it he ignored that too now someone is out there not getting there special gift for CHRISTMAS because this ignorant owner doesn't have the decency to give an accurate quote and even then to hang up and not ship the order its just wrong. Don't ever go here you will be but through the ringer and you will but left starving....

    Catch a Piece of Maine

    Catch a Piece of Maine

    3.8
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    0.6 mi
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    There are several companies that ship lobster and other shellfish from Maine to other American…read morecities. They're all reasonably expensive - after all, they're shipping live lobster, clams and other things directly to you. You can't really judge them on price - but you can judge on quality. THis is the best of the bunch. THey will ship lobsters, crab claws, clams, mussels, shrimp and other locally-caught seafood directly from their shop (right across from the dock on the Portland waterfront) to you. The lobsters always arrive alive and healthy and clean, 24 hours and sometimes less from when they were caught. For under $200 you can have 4 1-person-sized lobsters and a pound each of mussels and clams and crab claws, as well as bibs, shell-crackers, wetnaps and a picture of the fisherman who caught your lobster with a personal note and a map where he shows exactly where and when yours was caught. In fact, lately, they've sometimes offered this as part of a groupon for under $150, which is a fantastic deal (it includes overnight shipping). We got the 4-lobster and misc. shellfish selection as a 10-yr anniversary gift from my parents and it was one of the best gifts we've ever received - we enjoyed it with 2 friends and everyone had a fantastic time. I will absolutely use Catch a Piece of Maine again in the future.

    So friendly and helpful! We wanted to send close friends and family a taste of Maine and this was…read morejust the place in mind. The lobsters arrived on time, alive, and were just what we wanted. During the ordering process I had a few questions and they were very prompt in responding to my inquiries. The personal touches from where the lobster was caught is a nice touch. I only wish they had a retail store I could visit. Definitely using them again!

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    Our famous Maine lobsterman share includes 4 large hardshell lobster, 1lb of clams, mussels, claws, dessert and all the extras!
    Our famous Maine lobsterman share includes 4 large hardshell lobster, 1lb of clams, mussels, claws, dessert and all the extras!
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    Fresh picked Maine lobster meat
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