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Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.8
4.8
6479 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 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 6,479 people are saying

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

    Best Food

  • 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

    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 a dynamic dining experience with fresh seafood that "never disappoints." The vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by its waterfront location, makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Standout dishes include the halibut and oysters, while the bar seating provides an engaging culinary spectacle. Reservations are recommended!

6,479 Reviews
  1. Rexford

    Maine

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent seafood for a fair price with outstanding service. Our waiter timed everything perfectly! We will definitely be going back. Highly recommend the seared scallops.

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  2. CHRIS

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dinner. The food was fabulous. Service (Sadie) was top-notch. Fun night!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I liked everything except the noise level. I would prefer it a little quieter, but I am sure that some people would enjoy the louder atmosphere.

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  4. David

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent food. All that and free valet parking.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scales is a beautiful place to eat. The setting by the water, holiday lights etc make it a special place to go to eat out. As usual the fish and chips was outstanding. The halibut with hazelnuts and brown butter was delicious but for $42 they could have added more than the 1 1/2 fingerling potatoes. Our server was very attentive without being overbearing.

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  6. Robert

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first, but not last, visit to Scales. Food and service was excellent!

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  7. Chris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a little too Rich for my taste. Lots of cream sauces and salty. It was good— just too Rich.

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  8. cynthia

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scales is our favorite place to dine at when we are in Portland. Service. Ambience. Food. Everything is always excellent...

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  9. Carlene L

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time dining at Scales and I took my son for his birthday. We really enjoyed the service, food and atmosphere. It was truly an amazing experience and I will be coming back again. All the servers were wonderful and energetic and truly attended to the patrons.

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  10. Carol Ann

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my birthday and had an outstanding evening. The restaurant is beautifully decorated for the holidays and filled with happy people. Our food selections were excellent. The halibut was truly the best piece of fish that I have ever had. The service is noticeably professional. We are planning our next visit for Scales next month.

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FAQs

Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6479 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
Booked 70 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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