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Scales

4.8
4.8
6456 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Scales

4.8
$31 to $50
Seafood
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 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 6,456 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!

6,456 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recommend Scales very highly! Excellent food and service!!

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  2. Melissa

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!!! Best scallop dish I have ever had!! The drinks and desserts were incredible as well.

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  3. jon rocco

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and server. Wonderful location. Merry Christmas.

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  4. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent anniversary experience! The restaurant is beautiful and the service was outstanding. We had the sweet potato and lobster bisque, homemade bread with molasses, steamed clams, seafood stew and a chopped vegetable salad. Everything was 10/10! Wine and cocktails were wonderful too.

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  5. Lauren

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We met up with another two couples to catch up and it was such a fun evening. Thank you!

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  6. Rebeccah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun and festive spot, tucked away from the main streets of Portland. The food was delicious, and the portions just right. Highly recommend for a date or a group.

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  7. Ken

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We are local regulars. We brought some friends from out of town. They (and we) had a terrific experience in every respect. 

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  8. Stephanie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful spot with a small but sufficiently diverse menu. The ingredients were of the highest quality but unfortunately all 4 of our entrees and sides were over-salted.

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  9. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. The oysters were freshly shucked in front of us. Our server was able to recommend drinks to complement each of the courses. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Everything was perfect!!

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  10. Joan

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Scales every time we are in Portland and have always been very happy. Tonight, however, the food was very salty. We hope it’s just a one off.

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FAQs

Scales is rated 4.8 stars by 6456 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Scales restaurant

Scales

4.8
$31 to $50
Seafood
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 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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