50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Old Orchard Beach

“I come specifically to Old Orchard Beach every year just to eat at The Bell Buoy. They serve the best seafood and are very closely located to the pier and beach. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the lobster is a huge selling point. Friendly staff, great food, good service, and a mere walking distance from many of the other attractions. I cannot recommend this place enough, and hope it remains open forever.“

“ordered the whole clam belly basket today...was no bellies. actually looked lime mixture of calamari rings and very thin strips of clams..asked waitresses if I was given clam strips buy mistake she went to ask someone became back and said the calm bellies were just small...ummm... No!! there was none! anyways .was charged for whole belly basket and that was that..will be trying other places next time .“

“Our lobster rolls were fresh and delicious, and the service was great! The lady cooking was super nice and friendly. We’ll be back next year!“

“We've eaten at Rick's numerous times over the past 3 years and we've had delicious, fresh, haddock, scallops and clams every time!! The reason the atmosphere is a 5 star is because it's great to walk along the pier, grab food from Rick's, and then sit on the tables or benches along the center of the pier area. The fried food is cooked to perfection with a nice light colored batter suggesting they change their oil often. We recommend Rick's.“

“Best homemade clam cakes around!“

“Great food, great service!
The pulled pork nachos are my favorite thing I've had so far!
We went in with a large group and everyone's food came out hot at the same time. The wait staff were all super helpful and patient with a large group and kept the table cleared of dishes at every chance.
We will definitely be back!“

“We went here on a Sunday evening and the beach was hopping so it was nice they have seat yourself and large group tables. The waitress was busy but attentive. They had a live band playing some really fun tunes. The food was, fine. I got the lobster roll with lemon aioli, and it was disappointing they barely put any of the aioli on it because it was delicious. My kids were happy with their food. Overall a great place to eat outside on the beach.“

“MEGS IS GREAT!! it’s my friends and i first time at this bar and it’s a nice vibe! megs is so sweet, shes a great server and her customer service is awesome! she def made our experience here rlly nice and i hope a lot of people meet her and get service from her bc she is great! thank you!“

“We had such a delicious meal at Scales! Everything was presented beautifully and tasted excellent. Service was on-point and the atmosphere is super chic. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone in the Portland area!“

“We totally enjoyed our first visit to Luke’s. There were 4 of us. The service was quick, the food was delicious, the vibe was somewhat key west and the staff were so great!! Definitely returning. Thank you“

“We highly enjoyed our visit to the area and Eventide! Food was great - oysters and lobster roll were amazing, great atmosphere, and employee serving oysters gave us good info on area. We will definitely make another visit to Eventide from Austin, TX!“

“This is my favorite restaurant. My favorite meal here is the clams & linguine. I have been obsessed with clams & linguine for decades and have had it a ridiculous number of times, all over the world, including at least 20 times in Italy. And Street & Co makes it the absolute best, by far. It goes beyond my ability to articulate its amazingness but I will say it's for garlic LOVERS. Service at Street & Co is also extraordinary. The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is it's open today (during the ICE shutdown) and not donating money to causes supporting immigrants! You basically get to choose one or the other to not be an awful company.. and yet here we are. So disappointed :(“

“I always enjoy stopping in when I’m in the Portland area! Only place with other options besides the ol run of the mill lobster with butter or mayo. Delicious!“

“everytime I come to Portland I try new restaurants and this place definitely is one of my favorites so far! great on a cold day“

“Amazing food & relaxing atmosphere.“

“Go elsewhere. Way overpriced for food that is not good. The service is subpar and look up past Health violations and other violations.“

“Beautiful bar and amazing food! Great fried fish and soft serve“

“The best seafood I have ever had. Fresh! Hand breaded! Delicious! 🦞🍤🦀“

“Had a chance to visit the Dry Dock recently as they were one of the opening venues hosting for Santacon! So much fun... they had the upstairs decorated and some great and friendly staff there serving up some lovely wines and beer too! So much fun .. we even ordered some baked stuffed potato skins... they were delicious! Our whole crew had a great time... hope they are hosting again next year! We will be back for sure as they are located right by the water on commercial street, so close to everything and all the shops in town. If you haven't been, get there and check it out :)“

“If you haven’t had the Boone’s fish house oyster room experience your missing out on some delicious food, great cocktails and fabulous beer choices. The atmosphere is such a great vibe with ocean views from their decks in the warmer weather to dine on, they have two bars to choose from I love the second floor one a nice open space with plenty of room to sit and have a drink and good conversation without the back ground noise from other tables. They have a beautiful setting to host your events with friendly knowledgeable staff to make it a personal experience for your needs.“

“Great cocktails, food, and atmosphere! We will be back!“

“Had a drink and oysters during happy hour and it was a great experience. Bartender Andy was so friendly and polite and gave some great recommendations for local spots to visit. Would definitely come regularly if I was a local.“

“Everything was top notch and the staff was exceptionally friendly.“

“We dined with dear friends as a group of four and Mr Dimillo was so gracious to help us reserve a perfect table for some of Portland Maine's best consistant cuisine. With Frankie as our food and drink guide we were taken care of with all the perfect timing and grace that could be expected in any top restaurant. We appreciate him and his whole DiMillo's Team..scallops, salmon, and other yum yums were all on point! Thank you Dimillos...another superb experience!!“

“Got super lucky and was able to get a table on walk-in! (Was 7:30pm on a Saturday). Most delicious food ever. All fresh! Farm to table! so cool you can see the chefs making it right from practically the farm and delivered right to your table! Sourdough bread was a delicious and delightful complementary course- baked right downstairs! I got the spinach & feta pie (10/10) and my mom got the braised chicken (10/10). Such good quality food. To top off the night we got a crème brûlée and scoop of malted cider ice cream. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!“

“terrible food. soggy and cold. nothing fresh about their seafood. you can't even get ice with your drink because they're brain washed libtards. stay away unless you hate America, you'll fit right in.“

“Great experience. Friendly staff, great food. First time we’ve found blue crab since moving up here from Maryland in 2018. We left full and happy. And the value for the money, ya it’s definitely worth every penny. We’ll be back“

“My three friends and I loved this experience. The creative food was tasty and filling. We were full with three small plates especially since the fried chicken (not what you would expect) was a substantial portion. The waiter was very helpful, and helped me with my choice of orange (yes) wine from a local vineyard. $55 a head with for drinks and yummy bread. Definitely recommend it..“

“We had an amazing experience on the Lucky Catch Lobstering Cruise in Portland, Maine! The crew made everything so fun and educational. We got hands on experience checking lobster traps, baiting them, and learning all about lobsters and the local lobster industry. The boat itself was comfortable and offered great views of the harbor, and the crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting stories. This cruise is perfect for anyone who wants a true Maine lobstering experience, highly recommend getting out on the water with Lucky Catch!“

“We dined with dear friends as a group of four and Mr Dimillo was so gracious to help us reserve a perfect table for some of Portland Maine's best consistant cuisine. With Frankie as our food and drink guide we were taken care of with all the perfect timing and grace that could be expected in any top restaurant. We appreciate him and his whole DiMillo's Team..scallops, salmon, and other yum yums were all on point! Thank you Dimillos...another superb experience!!“

“always enjoy our oysters & lobster rolls at J's. we've been coming here for over 20 years. great ppl watching too!“

“My Experience with the Porthole The Service was great and quick, but I had taken a picture of the haddock sandwich before I started eating and you can visibly see a hair coming out of the sandwich, and I know it wasn't mine because it was in between the fish and the roll.“

“Food is fantastic, and the staff is very kind and accommodating!“

“Blue ocean seafood and steak has my heart. First of all I’ve been here multiple times and left satisfied every time. ❤️ I saw their post with the chicken and waffles and then I went to get it because it looked so good and then they happened to have one extra that they gave to me for free with chicken nuggets which was ONO! Then Mahina gave me the fried chicken one I asked for original for lunch to-go, also for free.🥹 Ralisa is authentic, you can tell, which I actually appreciate. You cannot ask for malama pono lidat’ anywhere else you guys. Check em’ 🤙🏽 Guaranteed Aloha 💯“

“Absolutely the best! Known them for years!“

“A short, pleasant walk to beautiful Higgins Beach. Awesome, friendly staff. Hiply decorated with art on the walls and beach-themed pretty rooms. The bar is relaxing and fun and the restaurant food is excellent. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.“

“My girlfriend and I had a wonderful dinner on 2-15. We sat at the end of the sushi bar- it was a little tight when it got busy, but it’s definitely the best sushi place we’ve been to. Our server Chad was awesome and made us feel very welcome. I told a few friends and decided to write a review“

“Haddock chowder is the best I have ever had. Enjoyed the fisherman’s platter on our visit. Tonight we enjoyed the haddock chowder with a haddock box and shrimp box. All of it was delicious.“

“Excellent food . The kindest and most helpful staff. Best new contribution to Knightsville. YES ALL THE WAY….. .“

“What an amazing experience. We would definitely recommend and will be back soon!“

“Amazing food, drinks and service, a true gem!!“

“We have been occasional diners since Leluco opened, and it’s always been a lovely treat. This year we also decided to trust them with our Thanksgiving meal, and they did not disappoint! Our 1.5 turkeys were amazingly prepared, lovingly packed, and easy to reheat. Our friends and I are not sure if we’ve ever had a more delicious bird. Thank you, thank you for being a part of our Thanksgiving celebration. We are so glad you’re in our community ❤️“

“Delicious whole belly fried clams!!“

“Came here after visiting Portland Headlight in Cape Elizabeth. Many options to choose from and they were delicious! My girls ordered three different kinds of pad Thai.“

“We had them cater our backyard wedding and they were fantastic! Everyone raved about the food and the service. Super easy to work with and VERY reasonably priced! I couldn’t recommend them enough!“

“First time eating at this new establishment in Portland. What a joy! From the well-versed servers and attention to detail being able to reiterate the menu and explain each item, super impressive. The food was delicious. We had a number of small plates. The decor is cheerful and bright and delightful, whoever designed the lighting did a fantastic job. The music was just at the right volume, great choice of Tunes. We will return!“

“The food was fantastic! 10/10 definitely recommend! ⭐️“

“Great place for your soon to be ex to meet with his girlfriend for a romantic interlude.“

“If I had those stars to give, I would give Ribollita at least 1 star: It was just that good! ⭐️⭐️ The chef makes his own pasta. The dishes are perfectly done. The sauces are perfectly prepared. When I asked if the chef could add a garnish of pine nuts to the Fettuccine Alfredo and spinach, he obliged me and toasted them perfectly. You will be glad you had dinner at Ribollita's when you visit this restaurant!“