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Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME
Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.9
4.9
6586 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 75 times today
  • 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
    (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 6,586 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service and very nice presentation." Known for its "fresh seafood," patrons rave about the expertly prepared dishes like halibut and scallops. The atmosphere is vibrant and lively, making it a "must visit" in Portland. Valet parking adds a convenient touch.
6,586 Reviews
  1. Kurt

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our six year anniversary. We’ve been here before and it always is romantic and fun. The food never disappoints I always get the same thing and love the halibut. Our appetizers were spot on and the dessert was just right. You can either come here for a romantic dinner for 2 or with a whole crew, it’s worth every bite.

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  2. Amy

    Maine

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of the seven people at our table were very pleased with their food. The scallop dish that was recommended as one of the restaurants highlights, however, was mediocre at best. It had large chunks of “bacon” a heavy sauce and was way too salty as was the seafood stew. I hope the heavy handedness with the salt was an anomaly. The atmosphere was energetic and lively.

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  3. Jacob

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing - food was excellent. Bread rolls were out of this world. Ceviche was good but we prefer a more Peruvian style with the fish in lime juice for a longer period of time. We were told this is more sashimi style with the fish only being in lime juice for 10 mins max. The fried fluke was out of this world. Highly recommend. Sticky toffee pudding was odd with a off putting after taste. I believe the flavor of the whipped cream was to blame. Overall excellent dining experience experience and cannot wait to return.

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  4. Martha

    Maine

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! Top notch service. Definitely will be back!

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  5. Debbie

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, my first time and Scales didn’t disappoint! Everything I ate was outstanding! The Anadama bread, the oysters, the clam chowder, the Halibut and the butterscotch sundae! Oh my goodness, just thinking of that meal is making want to go back! We sat at the bar and it was comfy and the bartender was friendly and helpful. The oyster shucker does his thing right in front of you, a little nerve wracking! I promise you, I order clam chowder everywhere that it’s on the menu and this was somehow different(I can’t figure it out) but maybe the best I’ve had! What a treat!

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  6. Don

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scales in the winter is entirely different than summer. A bit quieter and more relaxed… but same good food. And the service is always outstanding. Oysters were fresh as can be. Halibut was perfect. Scallops, my go-to favorite at Scales, were missing something. Endive salad was marvelous. My favorite fish restaurant in Portland!

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    New York City

    170 reviews

    5.0

    170 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. The brown bread was amazing. Great fish and chips

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  8. Leslie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scales is the best restaurant in Portland. The food is exceptional, the service is impeccable, the atmosphere and views are outstanding.

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  9. Timothy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scales is amazing! I would recommend to anyone visiting Portland. The food and service were great. The baked Alaska is probably one of the best desserts I have had!

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  10. Helen

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service, delectable food. Lively venue.

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FAQs

Scales is rated 4.9 stars by 6586 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 75 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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