Such a great night at Luke's lobster Portland pier. While you wait, grab a drink from the bar and…read morego upstairs to the rail overlooking the water, what a great view! We really enjoyed the fried pickles and the lobster. BLT was a great recommendation from the staff.

After a Seadogs game my wife and I went down to Old Port for a bite to eat and ended at Luke's. Its…read morea nice location, on the pier looking out into the harbor. We were seated inside immediately as it was between lunch and dinner hours. Service throughout was terrific My wife ordered their fish and chips while I opted for the fried fisherman's platter. My wife enjoyed her dinner as the fried haddock was fresh with a nice light batter. The fries were okay, albeit a bit generic. My platter also came with the same nicely fried haddock. It also came with a small handful of fried whole bellied claws and a large amount of popcorn shrimp. The clams were disappointing, a bit on the rubbery and soggy side, sitting under the haddock getting steamed in the process. The breading had disappeared. The tiny shrimp added nothing to the dish. The cole slaw that came with both plates was weak, with little if any dressing and overly shredded veggies. All in all it was just okay, but admittedly a disappointment. I should have went with the lobster roll.

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.

Scales had to be the best dining experience we had on our trip to Portland. Actually, it was one of…read morethe best meals I've had in my adult life. I was on a waiting list for a reservation and I'm glad we were able to get one! Our server, Peter, was attentive, knew the menu forwards and backwards, and had excellent suggestions for us. 5/5. The food was the star of the show (obviously). 1/2 Dozen Oysters: We had to start our meal off right with fresh raw oysters. They had several varieties to choose from and asked them to surprise us. The 3 species they selected were excellent. 5/5. Endive & Stilton Salad: A long dinner always needs a salad. This one did not disappoint. It wasn't overly dressed, the endives were crispy and crunchy, and each bite was excellent. 5/5. Pan Roasted Halibut: I was thrown off when I saw there were hazelnuts in this dish. But we are nothing if not adventurous! This dish was INCREDIBLE. Wow. I still think about it over a month later. The hazelnuts were an odd pairing, but just made sense. The halibut had an excellent sear on it, and was not dry at all. Absolutely incredible. 5/5. Seared Scallops: Wow. Wow. Wow. Perfectly cooked scallops, kale, a flavorful, creamy sauce, delicious tomatoes... Wow. Bravo. The best dish of the evening! 5/5. Broccolini: We needed some greens, of course. Perfectly cooked broccolini with a nice crunch. Paired well with the scallops, but wasn't necessary. 5/5.