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Scales, Portland, ME

Scales

4.8
4.8
6608 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 6,608 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Great for scenic views

  • 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 Restaurant, located on the Maine Wharf, is celebrated for its "excellent service," "amazing food," and "fresh seafood." Guests rave about the oysters and halibut, while the "vibrant atmosphere" and waterfront views enhance the dining experience. However, patrons note the noise level can be high. Overall, a "must-visit" in Portland.

6,608 Reviews
  1. T Barton VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The tuna tartare is outstanding, as is the seafood stew and the fish and chips.

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    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent second time around. Dined here first time in 2022 and returned still an excellent experience!

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    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve had. Service was a delight. The view is breathtaking. I can’t recommend enough!

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  4. Vinnie VIP

    Greater Boston52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat a the bar for dinner, first time at the bar. Normally we get a table. Love the bar, energy is different. As always, service solid 15 out of 10. Food, for the most part, fantastic. A bit too much salt on the duck and one of the apps. Highly recommended.

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  5. Tracy

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The halibut ceviche was amazing! One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. We went to celebrate a birthday and it was recognized with a card on the table as soon as we sat down. Such a wonderful experience the room is lovely and the food was outstanding.

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  6. Christopher

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, overall. The service was very slow. Our server did not tend to us as much as larger parties (probably for a bigger tip), and we decided to not have dessert since we had to ask a bus boy for the dessert menu. By the time our waiter came back, we had to leave for another engagement. Service was slow and disappointing. Food was fine.

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    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meals were excellent. All four of us enjoyed the rolls, brown bread , our appetizers, entrees and desserts. We were celebrating a birthday and enjoyed a wonderful evening!

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  8. Craig

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been anxious to try this place for a few years and finally had an opportunity for our anniversary. Everything was great including the quality of food and hospitality. They even had a card on our table wishing us a Happy Anniversary. Great experience.

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  9. warren VIP

    Treasure Coast5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The location of the table felt like I was in a busy airport. Very disappointing. Food and service was excellent

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    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What amazing experience from a tart to finish. When we arrived they wrote us a note for our honeymoon and congratulations on the wedding! The waitress we had was superb service. Everything was IMMACULATE. Honestly gonna be dreaming about some of the stuff I had here! Highly recommend the oysters, grilled octopus, and the halibut.

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FAQs

Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6608 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 91 times today
Google Map for Scales

68-72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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