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Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.8
4.8
6551 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 78 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 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (207) 805-0444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Frederic Eliot
  • Area
    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 6,551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Lively

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scales is a standout dining destination in Portland, praised for its "excellent seafood" and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the "best dessert in Portland" and the "fantastic atmosphere." While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, Scales consistently delivers a "top-notch experience" with fresh, flavorful dishes and attentive staff.
6,551 Reviews
  1. Cornell

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Scales never disappoints. The food was excellent and the service attentive. This is our favorite restaurant in Portland.

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  2. Rick

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals of my life. I sat at the bar and it was just as pleasant an experience as a table, even more so with the special presentation of the raw oysters on the bartop. Food and service were all absolutely exquisite.

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  3. melissa

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic dinner at Scales! Celebrated two family members birthday with great food and great service. We went early, 5 pm, and it was already full! Only word of caution would be, anyone with trouble hearing might have trouble with the noise level. We were seated in a booth and it was a struggle to hear each other.

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  4. Patty

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I sat at the bar. Had excellent service and food. Always happy when we get in Scales!

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  5. Tom

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, if you are going to complain about noise,do not bother. This is a dining experience! Open concept, high ceilings , we all have those places in our home towns so if you go away for a weekend and expect something else, you probably should have stayed home. We were able to get last minute seating at the bar and we could not be more impressed.Raw bar is served on the bar, right in front of you.You get constant attention from your server.Constant chit chat if you are seated near the shucking area. Got to see all the raw bar orders coming out. Really impressed with the amount of work they do in the first hour of the night. So many appetizers flowing out of the raw bar area. Now the food. Oysters and Squid were on point. Squid had two dipping sauces and the oysters had four. Both were excellent Squid was tender, not chewy.Maine chower, and Sweet potato & Lobster Bisque were both hot and flavorful .Again, this is an experience , try to sit at the raw bar and enjoy your Saturday night!

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  6. Connor

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular atmosphere and food. Wonderful anniversary dinner but it seems like a spot I could also pop in for a semi casual meal in the future.

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  7. Jake

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening for just a quick getaway. Food was fantastic and support staff/servers attentive and vibrant. Noise level was somewhat obtrusive and difficult to carry on a conversation even across the table for the two of us.

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  8. J Fred

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Corn bread was very good Tuna tartar was good But the seafood soup in a cast iron pan was excellent Very high ceilings large windows and a great wait staff

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  9. Josh

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, what a great dinner. Highlights were the steamers, Duck and Scallops!

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  10. Big

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Big Poppa and his friend loved almost every aspect of the restaurant. The person serving us our meal was exceptional! The whole crew behind the raw bar was awesome. The only negative was the greeting from the person that sat us. She wouldn’t smile or even say hello. She looked miserable. Bad first impression, but the rest of the crew stuck the landing! Great food!

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FAQs

Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6551 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 78 times today
Google Map for Scales

68-72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • 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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