




Scales
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood, American, Contemporary French
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number(207) 805-0444
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefFrederic Eliot
- Private party contactAssistant Front of House Coordinator Kelly Scharf: (207) 805-0444
- NeighborhoodPortland
- Parking detailsWe have complimentary valet parking while you are dining with us.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
What 5,519 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Maine
Hot spot
Maine
Lively
Maine
Seafood
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
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- Food 5
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
FAQs
Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 5519 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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68-72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Dining areas
Additional information
- NeighborhoodPortland
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood, American, Contemporary French
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsWe have complimentary valet parking while you are dining with us.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefFrederic Eliot
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(207) 805-0444
- Private party contactAssistant Front of House Coordinator Kelly Scharf: (207) 805-0444