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Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.9 (6713)
$31 to $50
Seafood
68-72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 149 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
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
  • 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 6,713 people are saying

Scales reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Great for scenic views

  • 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

    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 "perfect dining experience" with exceptional service, a "cool harbor vibe," and "amazing" seafood dishes. The ambiance is lively yet welcoming, and the waterfront location enhances the authentic Maine coastal feel. Frequent diners praise its consistency, making it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

6,713 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, wonderful staff! Our party of four had an amazing experience at Scales and we all highly recommend this restaurant!! 10/10 PLUS

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  2. Dean

    Miami4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience and Paige was a wonderful server!

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  3. Jessie

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was excellent. Scales is a well oiled machine. Food was amazing. Can’t wait to come back.

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  4. steven

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paige was the best waitress we have ever had, food was awesome and complementary valet parking. We will be back. Had the fish special Dorado stuffed with crab meat… it was awesome. Desert was butterscotch drizzle, ice cream layered on top with popcorn and a caramel sauce. That was great as well. First time there for me. Five Stars.

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  5. Martine

    Vermont4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, very attentive. The food was amazing, full of flavor and works of art. Ambiance was also spot-on.

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  6. Dawn

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff is super nice & attentive. The food is amazing (sweet potato - lobster bisque soup - OMG) and the ambience is perfect.

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  7. Amanda

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came back to Scales for a second time to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. The staff was fantastic and made us feel special the entire evening. The food was even good, if not better, than we remembered. The dining room is open and airy and beautifully decorated. We can’t wait to come back again!

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  8. Val

    Dallas16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual great place to go to but reservations a MUST. Had a hair or fabric from oven mitt in my blackened cod. The fish was delish but too much oil for my liking and not worth $44. The orzo & fresh peas were yummy with the cod. The asparagus appetizer was phenomenal.

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  9. Charles

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food, and location. Would highly recommend

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  10. Lisa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around perfect dining experience. One of those dinners to remember.

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Scales is rated 4.9 stars by 6713 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 149 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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