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Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.8
4.8
6517 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 86 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 6,517 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

    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 in Portland offers an exceptional seafood experience with "amazing service and food." Guests rave about the "best fried clams and lobster roll" and the "perfectly cooked scallops." The lively atmosphere complements the fresh seafood, but note that it can get "very loud." Valet parking is available, making visits convenient.

6,517 Reviews
  1. Cindy

    Poconos

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, food, and atmosphere. Great variety on the menu.

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  2. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably delicious, from beginning to end! Halibut in a lemony brown butter with hazelnuts;, scallops in a smoky bacon mushroom cream sauce ; even the crunchy chopped salad —all uniquely prepared. Service was attentive and friendly. We finished with the best dessert in Portland: the butterscotch sundae on frozen custard, with maple whipped cream and salty popcorn on top— umami and addictive!

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  3. Mark

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood, maybe the best in Portland. Our server was terrific.

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  4. Ingrid

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and delightful! Thank you!

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  5. Susan

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    You want some tasty seafood very well prepared and cooked go here you will be very satisfied. Valet parking convenient

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  6. Todd

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The earliest reservation I could get was 9pm (which was fine) but then at 10:15pm everyone was gone and the restaurant turned off the music, turned up the lights and started cleaning around us that was completely inappropriate and made us feel like we had to hurry and leave.

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  7. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was excellent - through the whole session. The rabbit pasta special was amazing!

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  8. Dan

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    WE ENJOYED OUR DINNER.

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  9. Haley

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service I’ve had in a long time. Food was amazing and very fresh. Would definitely be back.

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  10. Martha

    Maine

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for our anniversary! Great food, multiple choices and terrific service.

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Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6517 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 86 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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