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Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.8 (6853)
$31 to $50
Seafood
68-72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 4:00pm.

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 4:30 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

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What 6,853 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

4.8
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 Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. Seafood lovers will relish the "best scallops ever" and "incredible" halibut. The vibrant atmosphere and stunning waterfront views add charm. Reservations are a must, as it's a "must-visit" spot for both locals and tourists alike.
6,853 Reviews
  1. Brode

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got our reservation last minute the day of because we were on a notify list. 6:00PM at the bar. The bar is the way to experience this place. Oysters freshly shucked in front you. Cocktails made on the fly that taste great. Service was amazing, Elise made our evening phenomenal and the timing of apps and entrees was perfect. Standout dishes was the octopus and the special king fish crudo. There are lots of great spots in Portland that I have yet to visit but I'd still say this has to be one of the best. Cheers.

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  2. diane VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is to die for. Everyone should experience it once in their lives. I’m seriously considering going back a second night in a row. Food is impeccable, service outstanding. Ambience awesome.

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  3. Debbie

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent but the service was not. It wasn’t the server but their system prohibits the servers from bringing courses out together. Noise inside was crazy loud outside was fine. A restaurant of this caliber should have blue cheese olives for martinis or should at least allow the servers to bring the guest some Stilton cheese to stuff their own olives!!!! Rules are way too rigid here.

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  4. Carolyn

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and service was also very good. Portions are on the smaller side, but the food is rich so it works out. It is very loud in the restaurant.

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  5. Anthony

    El Paso1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Server was great. Great wine list.

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  6. Meghann VIP

    Philadelphia County48 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Scales based off of a recommendation. It was good but not great and not quite worth snagging an 8:45 reservation for. Outdoor seating was fine except that we were seated behind a door and there was a plexiglass wall to our other side. There was not much airflow and it got a little stuffy.

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  7. Jon VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, loved the drinks and food, thank you

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  8. Kristen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service, the oysters were the best we had in Maine!

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  9. Dana

    Virginia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They did not have the correct reservation, though i made it almost 6 weeks ago. They were able to accommodate us. Food was very good. Service was fine.

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  10. oded

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not good. They forgot an ingredient in the scallops dish which made it too salty and unbalanced. The orzo that came with the salmon was inedible. It was very bitter. When we told our server she didnt seem to care…

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 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 4:30 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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