Our waiter Paige was excellent as was the food! Everything we tried was so good. Noise level was loud but got use to it.
Chris
Beautiful location right on the water. Everybody from hostess to bartender to waiter was extremely attentive and pleasant. Had delicious oysters and clams but fish croquettes were just OK. I had the steamed lobster which was perfection and my husband had the fish stew. The fish was fantastic, but the base of the stew was over salted. Delicious cocktails and a lovely menu. would definitely recommend. 
Nancim
The food, service and ambiance were incredible. The endive/stilton salad and seafood stew top notch!
Paige
Everything here was top notch. Get the stuffed lobster frites for a delicious hi-lo meal. The caramel popcorn sundae was amazing, too!
Don
Excellent food. After 4 nights along the coast of Maine, Scales provided the best sea food experience we have had.
Opentable Diner
We loved eating there. Food was very good our server was detailed and funny and our grand daughter was treated nicely.
Taylor Kunselman
My family and I were able to walk in as a group of 6 thankfully—the patio had availability since it was a little chilly, but the heaters they have are more than sufficient. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of upscale and rustic, not too uppity but nice enough to make the experience feel elevated. Stellar service (Peter) and some real notable dishes: the clam chowder (not your typical super creamy chowder), the fish and chips was some of the best we’ve had, Scallops, Seafood stew, Branzino. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beatty W
Great date night or nicer seafood option in Portland! We had fresh oysters, scallops, bluefin tuna, chowder and fish & chips and all was delicious! Love the oyster service at the bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tom Tully
Excellent up scale restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MJ
Every dish was outstanding, truly top-notch in every way.
Oysters and tuna tataki were amazing !!! The other dishes were ok. The service is awesome and we love the vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Austin Davis
Very high quality food. The steak and potatoes were cooked to perfection and the grilled octopus was the best octopus I've ever had, by far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren H
Great atmosphere. fantastic service. Food was decent but the halibut was overcooked/dry. Remaining dishes were excellent and fresh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Aneesh Kulkarni
The food was incredible. The service not so great. Not rude but not friendly either; very curt, transactional and indifferent. It must have been the stress of a very busy summer season because a person in the group who has visited Portland and eaten here many times said that the service in the past has been as good as the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Karen Stearns
Second time here and did not disappoint! The cloverleaf rolls were insanely good - the salt, garlic and chives added a lovely contrast in texture to the warm, soft bread which was served in a cast iron skillet. The steamed clams were insanely delicious due to the broth in which they were presented and the clarified butter was really unique - thicker than the traditional stuff you are served in Maine, in the best way possible. The octopus was delicious as well, although by the time it arrived I was quite sated and couldn’t finish it. It was very tender and flavorful. My partner’s steak and broccolini side were perfectly prepared and delicious as well. We ate at the bar because it was the only reservation we could get (and only because my partner is so persistent) and Charlie treated us well, very attentive and friendly.
Our waiter Paige was excellent as was the food! Everything we tried was so good. Noise level was loud but got use to it.
Beautiful location right on the water. Everybody from hostess to bartender to waiter was extremely attentive and pleasant. Had delicious oysters and clams but fish croquettes were just OK. I had the steamed lobster which was perfection and my husband had the fish stew. The fish was fantastic, but the base of the stew was over salted. Delicious cocktails and a lovely menu. would definitely recommend. 
The food, service and ambiance were incredible. The endive/stilton salad and seafood stew top notch!
Everything here was top notch. Get the stuffed lobster frites for a delicious hi-lo meal. The caramel popcorn sundae was amazing, too!
Excellent food. After 4 nights along the coast of Maine, Scales provided the best sea food experience we have had.
We loved eating there. Food was very good our server was detailed and funny and our grand daughter was treated nicely.
My family and I were able to walk in as a group of 6 thankfully—the patio had availability since it was a little chilly, but the heaters they have are more than sufficient. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of upscale and rustic, not too uppity but nice enough to make the experience feel elevated.
Stellar service (Peter) and some real notable dishes: the clam chowder (not your typical super creamy chowder), the fish and chips was some of the best we’ve had, Scallops, Seafood stew, Branzino. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great date night or nicer seafood option in Portland! We had fresh oysters, scallops, bluefin tuna, chowder and fish & chips and all was delicious! Love the oyster service at the bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent up scale restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every dish was outstanding, truly top-notch in every way.
Restaurantji Recommends
Oysters and tuna tataki were amazing !!! The other dishes were ok. The service is awesome and we love the vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very high quality food. The steak and potatoes were cooked to perfection and the grilled octopus was the best octopus I've ever had, by far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere. fantastic service. Food was decent but the halibut was overcooked/dry. Remaining dishes were excellent and fresh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food was incredible. The service not so great. Not rude but not friendly either; very curt, transactional and indifferent. It must have been the stress of a very busy summer season because a person in the group who has visited Portland and eaten here many times said that the service in the past has been as good as the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Second time here and did not disappoint! The cloverleaf rolls were insanely good - the salt, garlic and chives added a lovely contrast in texture to the warm, soft bread which was served in a cast iron skillet. The steamed clams were insanely delicious due to the broth in which they were presented and the clarified butter was really unique - thicker than the traditional stuff you are served in Maine, in the best way possible. The octopus was delicious as well, although by the time it arrived I was quite sated and couldn’t finish it. It was very tender and flavorful. My partner’s steak and broccolini side were perfectly prepared and delicious as well. We ate at the bar because it was the only reservation we could get (and only because my partner is so persistent) and Charlie treated us well, very attentive and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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