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Scales

4.8
4.8
6464 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Scales

4.8
$31 to $50
Seafood
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
A traditional New England restaurant with modern touches, Scales is located on Maine Wharf next to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy classic fried seafood as well as locally sourced land fare, while enjoying the view of a quintessential working Maine harbor.

Bar seating is available for dinner service by reservation only. Please check with the host to inquire about bar seating.

Our lounge is open for cocktails and raw bar every day beginning at 4:30pm Sunday - Thursday, and 4:00pm Friday - Saturday.

We are only able to seat complete parties at this time. Please note: our patio reservations are weather dependent. If we need to make a change because of weather, we will call you on the day of your reservation to cancel or reschedule your booking.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 805-0444
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frederic Eliot
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Parking details
    We have complimentary valet parking while you are dining with us.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Lively

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scales in Portland offers a dynamic dining experience with fresh seafood that "never disappoints." The vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by its waterfront location, makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Standout dishes include the halibut and oysters, while the bar seating provides an engaging culinary spectacle. Reservations are recommended!

6,464 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Scales is always a great experience. Regardless of what you order for your entree, one should always order the anadama bread to start - classically New England and it’ll start your evening on the right foot!

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  2. Beth

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is next level. We started with steamed clams and the broth was SO delicious. We’re from New England and have high expectations on seafood and everyone’s fish was cooked perfectly. We had haddock, fried clams, and fluke and it was all prepared perfectly. The butterscotch sundae for dessert is a must! Sadie took excellent care of us and we’ll be back on our next visit to Portland!

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  3. Rob

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Vibrant ambience, outstanding service, fantastic dishes. The scallops and halibut were phenomenal, but we could have just eaten the rolls and cauliflower / romesco app all day.

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  4. Alexandra

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here every December for our first night back in town! It never disappoints! Hands down one of the best seafood restaurants we’ve ever been to.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our elopement with dinner at Scales. From the moment we walked in the door the service was outstanding. I had the halibut and my wife had the lobster frites and we were blown away by the food - outstanding flavors and cooked to perfection. We were also really impressed with the cocktails and the mocktails (they have options for non-drinkers). We highly recommend - when we are in Portland, we’ll be back!

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  6. Keith

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a dark and stormy night. Seriously. It was. And there was no better place to be than Scales. We valeted the car and made a quick dash inside. Sat at the bar. Elise was quick with the drinks - a Makers Mark Old Fashion and a merlot blend for my companion. I had the fisherman’s stew - a signature dish at Scales, and a good choice for a rainy, cold December night. While the cast iron skillet always arrives with some risk, aren’t we all tired for being served lukewarm entrees? Yes, we are. So we managed the risk with the piping hot rolls, the fisherman’s stew and baked haddock. No mouthful disappointed. Dessert was a sundae with Carmel corn and all the fixings - I assume all made in-house. Perfect for two. We’ll be back, but probably not soon enough.

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  7. Daniel

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The clover bread is to die for, and the oysters were fantastic. All three of the entrees we ordered (scallops, black cod, and halibut) were unbelievably delicious for the first few bites, but by the end do become a bit overwhelming with salt and intensity. Would definitely go back and try some other dishes.

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  8. Sally

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just too noisy. Hard to communicate at our table.

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  9. Diane

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recommend Scales very highly! Excellent food and service!!

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  10. Melissa

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!!! Best scallop dish I have ever had!! The drinks and desserts were incredible as well.

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FAQs

Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6464 OpenTable diners.

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Scales

4.8
$31 to $50
Seafood
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Google Map for Scales

68-72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have complimentary valet parking while you are dining with us.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frederic Eliot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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