What a fun and trendy place to visit while in Maine…read more My group of 6 buddies headed to Luke's after a work meeting. It was so amazing. We were seated quickly outside by the water.(Best view in Portland) We got local beers and a summer lemonade. They were all great We had lobster to the rolls. Everyone loved the food and raved about the chowder. The staff were so friendly and kept the beers flowing. The place sits on the water along the walkway and it's an amazing area to enjoy a night out.

I went to the Luke's for the first time a few days ago, sat at the bar, and got the broiled haddock…read moresandwich. The sandwich was delicious. The fish tasted super fresh and like clean-eating without being at all flavorless or boring. You can swap the fries for a Caesar salad among other things. It's about $20 which I think is really great deal for a high quality fish sandwich and a small salad. The restaurant itself also has a very refreshing clean feel, feels almost like it's sanitizing just to be in there. I went back today and got the same thing as take out version because it was so good. I had been hesitant to go here because I thought of it as a chain and it's located in the heart of tourist-mecca-Portland. I had seen the outposts in New York City and in Philadelphia, and so when I moved to Maine, I went to other places first for "authentic" lobster rolls. However, of all the places I have been for seafood so far in Maine, this is probably my favorite, or a close tie with SoPo Seafood, but has the advantage of a seaside location and more enjoy-the-weekend vibes. It has a fun, uplifting, light feel and seemingly really good food. Highly recommend.

Wish I could give more than 5 stars. This place is perfect, checks all the boxes:…read moreAmazing food Solid drinks Dog friendly Amazing atmosphere The best shuckers in town, hands down The back outdoor area is the perfect place to spend an afternoon, pure perfection.

A super fun spot to try different types of lobster rolls -- got the flight and based on bartender…read morerecommendation, got the warm with butter and the cold with jalapeño mayo, and the cold with lime mayo.... all really great, the jalapeño cold mayo was our favorite! Super cute inside and though the booths were full, were able to sit at the bar really quick! Definitely take recommendations from the folks that were there. They were super helpful and kind!

This place is an experience within itself. We were actually going to try walking into 2 other close…read morerestaurants but met a local couple at the bar and man am I glad they recommended Street & Co. We are so lucky to walk up at 8 pm and get a table. Not any table, but next to the kitchen. It was so awesome to sit there and watch their masterpieces come to life. The amount of pans and flames on the fire was pretty cool. We waited a bit for our waiter, but once he arrived he was attentive and did well. Bread service was delicious. Butter cokes our very cold, we used the candle to warm it. They wait staff got a chuckle out of that and said rush cooks give us melted butter. Ha ha We ordered the grilled octopus as an appetizer. Deliciously prepared and cooked. Mmmm. I ordered the special--Tuna Ragu My husband sword fish Swordfish was a little over cooked but the flavor was very good. Fish. Delicious. Now let's talk about the tuna Ragu. It was the most delicious strange thing I've had yet on this trip. My Brain was like... why is there fish in this pasta and my tastebuds are like who the heck cares this amazing. The homemade pasta was delicate and fluffy yet cooked al dente and soaked up all the sauce/gravy. The tuna had a slight fish taste, but it was fresh- perfect and not over whelming. There had to be a spicy sausage hidden in there because every other bite was bursting with a spicy hint. Absolute perfection! They tried to give us the dessert menu, but we were so full. If you can get in on a walk in night. Definitely do it!

Finally checked off Street & Co for the first time. Now I do realize you will notice the two stars…read moreand I am certainly in the minority considering they have a high average above 4 stars. It's likely we just showed up during an off day/time but left more disappointed than excited. Booked a reservation for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary of when we started dating and they did include a card thanking us for choosing to celebrate it with them. Was a nice little touch. Inside has a rustic feeling vibe and the low ceilings does make it quite loud. Our server eventually greeted us and took our drink orders. I had a spicy tequila cocktail called Kissies and Poppies while my wife had a gin based cocktail called Secret Garden. Both were decent but nothing special enough to rush back for. Appetizer wise the only one on their menu during our visit was freshly sliced prosciutto which was tasty but did not stand out anymore than your typical grocery store prosciutto. For the main event and the purpose of checking them out my wife got the Shrimp Linguine in Butter and Garlic. I gave their Grilled Lobster Linguine in Butter and Garlic a try. Both dishes had great flavor and they did not skimp on garlic! Lobster does come in shell and our server did warn us. Despite the good taste the slow service really left a sour taste in our mouths. Our reservation was for 9:30 PM (showed up a bit early) and didn't receive food til almost 10:30 or after and we ordered relatively quick. Our server did come over once during our wait saying it would be soon. Though once we got our food the server didn't check on us again til we finished. Maybe it was due to being part of the last meals being served. Not a great excuse but who knows, extremely lackluster service for a higher end spot that should make you feel welcome! We did skip out on dessert to avoid more waiting. Im glad so many people enjoy this spot, but if my wife and I are feeling a nicer dinner we will go elsewhere!

We were cruising around the Old Port having drinks and apps before dinner…read more We popped into Dry Dock for drinks and to sit on the upstairs patio. We immediately got on the waitlist for the upstairs decks & headed to the bar for drinks. Service was quick and friendly. Drink menu was good list had many options. Bartenders were knowledgeable about the drinks. I was a little disappointed I wanted to add a little fruit puree from one of the other drinks to mine and they stated most are premade so they don't have the fruit purée available as a mixer...bummer. After about 20-25 minutes we went up to the deck. Great place. Nice little view of the bay. We saw a harbor seal while having drinks. We ordered the mussels for an app. Let me tell you WOW. They may be the most succulent large muscles and broth I ever had. Muscles are a favorite dish,we usually try them at those restaurants. This was not just an ordinary wine broth, this was straight clam chowder!! I seriously asked for a spoon so I could "drink" the left over broth. Hands down most delicious mussels. Only complaint, I could've used more bread. Ha ha Must try!!

Stopped in to kill time and have drink prior to an event. Great service and drink from the bar team…read moreof Eddie and Dally. Eddie gave me a sample of the Fish Chowder which was tasty, yet not hitting my Clam Chowder bone. Friendly bar neighbors and a good energy place, and future stop to order the Cod Cheeks.

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

Staff was super friendly. Bright and open indoor space…read more We lobster rolls and they do so many twist we couldn't choose. But lucky for us, they had a lobster flight! We did Maine (mayo base), picnic ( coleslaw and butter), and Chipotle (Chipotle mayo). All was phenomenal with a fresh butter pour before serving straight from a tea kettle. Can't wait to come back and try the other flavors.

While I'm not the biggest fan of lobster, while visiting Maine I knew I had to try a lobster roll…read moreat least once. I ordered the lobster roll flight because I wasn't sure what style I wanted. The 'flavors' I got were the Maine (mayo & chive), Connecticut (butter), and chipotle. The butter was definitely my favorite one, and I wish I had gotten a full size of that instead. The others were not bad at all, I just liked the butter the best. I will say, the chipotle didn't have any discerning flavor to me and tasted exactly like the other mayo one just without the chives. I was expecting a little spice but did not get any. I would say this place lived up to the hype for me. The lobster was absolutely delicious. Even though the flavors were mild, I would rather have it that way than drenched in mayo and overpowering the lobster.

Did not buy anything but this is a popular seafood market in the Portland wharf area. They also…read morepurchase from the boats as they come in commercially. You can look in the back windows and watch them processing fish and shellfish as well. Full service probably some of the fresh fish around if you're asking me to guess. They also supply a lot of the local restaurants wholesale speaking you can get better prices elsewhere, but convenience and location are probably worthwhile for what they're charging.

Came to buy some sashimi…read more We ordered about $160 worth of tuna. Chutoro (medium fatty cut located near the belly) Best place to get fish in the area if you know what to shop for. Luckily, our friend is a fish connoisseur so she was able to find this good deal! The 3 fillets are $80 worth. We ate half that same night with some uni from another place.

I really enjoyed my dinner here at Scales in downtown Portland, ME. The restaurant is tucked away…read morefrom the main street and located on the water. It's very popular and busy, so I highly encourage you to make a reservation ahead of time. The restaurant is dimly lit with lovely tea lights strewn throughout. The dining area has a very warm feel with a clear view of kitchen, where you can watch the staff expertly prepare your food. I was seated at the bar, which isn't my favorite place to sit for a meal, but it was still nice. The bartender who took care of us was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He also made the BEST Shirley Temple I've ever had. The menu offers a wide array of seafood and meat dishes. The oysters on the half shell seemed to be very popular amongst diners. My husband and I enjoyed the New England Cornbread, Salt Cod Croquettes, Baked Haddock (me), Seafood Stew (him) and the Blueberry & Vanilla Mousse Cake. Each item was so, so good! If you're looking for a high end restaurant to enjoy while in Portland, definitely try Scales.

Came here after seeing multiple tiktoks and high rated reviews, but sadly my experience did not…read morematch up with what I saw online. The restaurant itself is stunning. I loved that it was right by the harbor and you could see the ocean right outside. I felt like the service was pretty standard, but the food was disappointing. We got the cornbread and the fried squid with cherry peppers to start. We also ordered the halibut ceviche, the fish and chips, and the seared scallops. The corn bread was decent at best. The butter it was paired with was good, but overall the dish was nothing special. (6/10) The fried squid with cherry peppers was one of the better dishes of the night. The squid was well cooked and tender. I liked the thin and cripsy batter on the squid and the peppers. The sour/sweet taste of the peppers with the squid paired well and I liked all the sauces it came with as well. (7.5/10) The halibut ceviche was not what I expected at all. The halibut was bland and very chewy. The dish was more like a crudo than a ceviche. Though the fish was fresh it was not representative of a ceviche. (4/10) The fish and chips were also a disappointment. The fish batter was way too thick for my liking though the fish inside was perfectly cooked. I also was not a fan of the beer batter itself. The fries were too salty. The best thing on the plate was the tartar sauce. (5/10) The scallops were super tender and cooked perfectly. I liked the bits of bacon and mushroom on the plate as well. The plating is also stunning. The flavors of this dish were the best out of everything we tried. (8.8/10) Overall, the restaurant is gorgeous and feels upscale and the service is decent, but the food was a let-down for me. At this high of a price point, I just expected the flavors/ quality of the dishes to be better. Though there were some good dishes, the majority of the food we had was not on par with other seafood restaurants I have tried. We could have just gotten the wrong things, but I wouldn't go back based on my experience.