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Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.8 (6846)
$31 to $50
Seafood
68-72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 143 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

What 6,846 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

    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

    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.
6,846 Reviews
  1. Meghann VIP

    Philadelphia County48 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Kristen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Dana

    Virginia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 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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  4. oded

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. Martha

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My 2nd time at Scales. What impresses me most is the highly trained staff, and there are many, that work hard, cooperatively and are extremely professional. It’s a busy restaurant with lots of activity! Oysters are the best! Extensive and impressive wine list! There is no reason not to go here unless you are sensory sensitive. Definitely will go back!! We want to sit at the bar! Make reservations early and ask for deck. A wonderful night out!

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  6. Brian

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scales never disappoints. It is pricey but the food, drinks and service is excellent!

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  7. Betsy VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the steamers!! Best I ever had. Big and meaty and great flavor. Great food and atmosphere.

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  8. Jason

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails. Probably the best grilled octopus and steamed mussels we’ve ever had. We sat at the bar and loved every bit of the experience.

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  9. Christine

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. Highly recommend the mussels (order with double bread). Sandra was amazing! You should request her when you book. She was like our Scales tour guide that carefully guided us through the menu en route to an amazing experience.

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  10. Claire

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So so delicious! Best food we had in Portland. Had the steamer clams, halibut and scallops along with delicious angle food cake and sorbet for dessert!

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 143 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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