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Ebb and Flow - Permanently Closed

4.4
4.4
147 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
100 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

About this restaurant

Enjoy Mediterranean fare and fresh seafood at Ebb and Flow. Its relaxing setting features an exposed wood ceiling, warm lighting, curtains and chandeliers for an intimate atmosphere. Ebb and Flow's Executive Chef William D'Auvray creates dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Guests can start their meal with an appetizer of charred octopus, fried zucchini fritters or Manchego cheese with roasted garlic. A main course of slow-roasted pork chop with roasted figs, seared Maine scallops or a New York strip steak with oregano fries. Savory soups and fresh salads are also on the menu. Ebb and Flow features a chef's table for guests to watch their meals being prepared. It has a full bar and happy hour. This restaurant also provides outdoor patio seating and welcomes reservations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Winter hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Happy hour in the bar every Tuesday - Friday from 4-6pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    William D'Auvray
  • Catering
    Ebb & Flow is happy to offer ideas and estimates for expert handling of your next party or event.
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of the Old Port with floor-to-ceiling views of bustling Commercial Street, Ebb & Flow is the perfect setting for your business and social functions. Whether you're hosting an event for 50 guests in our private dining room or celebrating a special occasion with over 100 friends in our restaurant, we will gladly and graciously attend to all your dining and decor needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Commercial and Pearl
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 147 people are saying

Ebb and Flow - Permanently Closed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3Value

NoiseModerate

147 Reviews
  1. Edoherty13

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a solid experience. Food is very good. Our server was gracious and efficient. The rest of the team were too serious. They need to work on their warmth. It would make a big difference in the overall experience.

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  2. Corali VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came here with my husband and two adult sons. We were seated promptly. The ambiance is charming. We didn't get to try their signature drinks but they sounded lovely. Our dishes were scrumptious. We loved their pita bread and the grilled octopus app was fantastic. There wasn't a crumb left on our plates. Would love to dine here again when we visit Portland.

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  3. LocalG VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we have visited this restaurant many times. the food is great, we've tried the salmon, skate, scallops, chicken, lamb, and of course the feta cheese mezze. All excellent. The space is beautiful. our server, Jonathan, is friendly, welcoming, attentive and quite knowledgeable. We will be back ! The wine list is one of the best and most reasonably priced that we have seen in Portland.

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  4. Jlynnr

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the food very much, but the overall vibe of the restaurant was negative. The staff didn't seem like they really wanted to be there.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at Ebb and Flow several times since it opened. The food and the entire operation has gotten steadily better. There is a fair sized bar section, but the noise level is moderate. Our dietary needs are such that we asked for modifications in the dishes we ordered. The chef accommodated us without difficulty. The food itself was well prepared and tasty. Our server was very good. She also was knowledgeable about the wines and made a good recommendation. The whole experience was quite good.

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  6. drdi

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the freshly made pita of the mezze to the monkfish special to the wine list, not terribly long but extremely good, this is a fine restaurant! The chef takes care with his pairings, allowing each ingredient to shine, rather than producing the muddle of too many tastes that seems to be popular these days. The service was impeccable, with our waitperson showing the knowledge of a sommelier. Highly recommended!

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  7. PJGMaine

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ate here twice in a week. The first time was a dinner meeting. It was outstanding and the dinner set the stage for a successful business discussion. The food and service was so good that I made a reservation for dinner date with my wife. Six friends decided to join us. The two dinners totaled about 20 dishes. All good to excellent! My favorite was the short ribs and farro.

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  8. paulr

    Louisville4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 20, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere but the food was bland. There are better restaurant options in Portland.

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  9. John

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here on Valentines Day and had a great dinner. Service was excellent and attentive. I had the braised short rib and my wife had the roast chicken, both were excellent. The short rib was the star of the show, so tender and delicious, I could have eaten a couple more of them. The beet salad and eggplant appetizer were also excellent, served with a fresh warm pita bread drizzled with olive oil. Highly recommend Ebb & Flow if you're in the mood for Med cuisine.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent wait staff, friendly, knowledgeable. Great food.

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Ebb and Flow - Permanently Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Ebb and Flow - Permanently Closed

100 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Commercial and Pearl
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Winter hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Happy hour in the bar every Tuesday - Friday from 4-6pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William D'Auvray
  • Additional
    Banquet, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Ebb & Flow is happy to offer ideas and estimates for expert handling of your next party or event.
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of the Old Port with floor-to-ceiling views of bustling Commercial Street, Ebb & Flow is the perfect setting for your business and social functions. Whether you're hosting an event for 50 guests in our private dining room or celebrating a special occasion with over 100 friends in our restaurant, we will gladly and graciously attend to all your dining and decor needs.
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