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

Scales

4.8
4.8
6539 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 88 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 6,539 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 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.
6,539 Reviews
  1. alaine

    VIP

    Houston

    142 reviews

    3.0

    142 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good service! Food was good. Not flexible ! Very busy and patient. Drinks were good!

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  2. Kristen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and a great server. It was a great experience from arriving to leaving. The valet parking is a major perk! We also very much appreciated our server spacing our food so we could enjoy appetizers and our meals without everything arriving at the same time. One of the better meals we have had in a while! The grilled and the tuna tartare are some of the best I have ever had. We will be back!

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  3. Renee

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scales is next level. We sat a the bar and our waiter was absolutely awesome

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  4. Stephen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service3 and food was impeccable. A true experience

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar. Our bartender Duncan was excellent. Oysters and food were top notch, as always. Best scallop entree we have ever had.

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  6. Nancy

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere! We sat on the windows overlooking working fishing boats in a snowstorm. The food was delicious. Halibut cooked perfectly. I highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Our waiter, Ben, was perfect...casual but covered all of our needs efficiently and with knowledge and a smile. Definitely on our list of places to always go in Portland.

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  7. Dave

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and very nice presentation. Seafood is always fresh and they do a very nice job with the steak for the non seafood eaters. Consistently great food and fantastic service makes Scales an easy choice for dining in Portland.

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  8. Katie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! We will be back for sure.

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  9. yvonne

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely window table where we were able to enjoy seeing a lobster boat docking. Wait staff was very attentive and knowledgeable about menu. Everything from appetizers to dessert was fresh and absolutely delicious.

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  10. Patrick

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Tables a little close so it tends to be a bit loud, but not too bad. Had the seafood stew, was fantastic. My wife loved the swordfish, among the best that she’s had.

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FAQs

Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6539 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
Booked 88 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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