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Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.8
4.8
6309 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 107 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 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 805-0444
  • 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 6,309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • 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

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

6,309 Reviews
  1. Lorri

    Montana

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had steamed lobster. We wanted lobster tail, but only whole lobster is on the menu. The tail of the lobster was very good, but was small. The rest of the lobster was a little slimy & strong tasting & not to my liking. The sides that came with it were cole slaw & corn bread, neither of which were good. The desserts we had, Indian Pudding & Chocolate Silk Pie, were both very good. The restuarant was noisy & the sun shone in my face & there were no blinds.

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  2. Christopher

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our favorite restaurant in Portland area. Seafood is fresh. Oysters are outstanding and I recommend eating at the bar to watch the shucking and prep. Halibut scallops and lobster roll are go to choices but the biggest surprise is the pot roast or short ribs with it’s decadent sauce. Desserts are recommended. Seasonal choices like apple donut cake warmed with custard or go to regulars like the popcorn Carmel sundae

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  3. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are very critical when we eat out and as a couple of foodies often disappointed. Not so at Scales. The food and drink was excellent. The fish was perfectly cooked. Leo, our server was very attentive, esp considering the large groups he also was assigned. We had a lovely table by a window, even though initially no indoor seating was available when we first booked. Definitely will return.

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  4. Sarah

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While the restaurant ambiance, service and drinks were good, the food needed to be refined. The stand out dishes included the halibut and the cloverleaf rolls. The clam chowder, the scallop main dish, and the side of broccolini were weak dishes. The scallops, especially, were very tough.

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  5. Garth

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Overrated. Way too noisy. Like a well oiled machine with very little personal touch.

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  6. Lynne

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So delicious! We both had the halibut - perfection. Fresh, crisp salad and anadama bread were also terrific. Highly recommend.

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  7. Todd

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. This place lives up to its excellent reputation!

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  8. Chippy

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time dining at Scales. This truly is my favorite restaurant! The service. The Food. How beautifully presented each dish is. There are no second thoughts for me on where to eat in Portland. I highly recommend it!!!

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  9. Vincent

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I (who have eaten at Scales previously) went for dinner with friends who were visiting from out of state. We all had a wonderful time in each other’s company that was made better by the excellent food, service and atmosphere, which were all top notch.

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  10. cathy

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. We had octopus to start and the chive bread. Both were delicious. For our main meal I had pan roasted halibut and my husband had scallops and we shared the Parmesan squash… all were very tasty. Service was great. The only complaint was the sun in my eyes at the table we were seated at for the first 15 -20 minutes. I highly recommend this place!

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Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6309 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 107 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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