The Shop Window By Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington Ave, Portland
(207) 699-4466
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This place is fantastic! Not sure how they don’t have any reviews as they’re a couple of years old. But it’s a simple window with a nice bench to order some excellent soft serve! Toppings were great and the chocolate sauce wasn’t hersheys so that’s always a plus!!!
Definitely a must stop if you’re in the area and need a late night sweet treat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome place away from Old Port for fresh oysters.Smoked trout dip was delicious too. Easy parking.
If you love oysters this is the place to, awesome!!
I picked up 18 oysters, (3 different kinds), for dinner tonight.....and WOW. I had never been to this spot, despite living 1/2 a mile away, and I am so impressed. It as beautiful inside as it is outside. Its well decorated, has very friendly staff, and the oysters were incredible! So Fresh and so Clean Clean!! If you dont know how to shuck your own, I highly suggest you go check it out and dine in, but if you do know how...grab some on your way home from work or on a day off and treat your pallette! The prices are extremely reasonable and they have loads of other items, food and gifts, as well! Bonus was a gorgeous orange kitty cat who was sitting outside the door and lovingly gazing in...he said hello to us and let us by, and then resumed his position. What an awesome find...I will be back!!
I picked up 18 oysters, (3 different kinds), for dinner tonight.....and WOW. I had never been to this spot, despite living 1/2 a mile away, and I am so impressed. It as beautiful inside as it is outside. Its well decorated, has very friendly staff, and the oysters were incredible! So Fresh and so Clean Clean!! If you dont know how to shuck your own, I highly suggest you go check it out and dine in, but if you do know how...grab some on your way home from work or on a day off and treat your pallette! The prices are extremely reasonable and they have loads of other items, food and gifts, as well! Bonus was a gorgeous orange kitty cat who was sitting outside the door and lovingly gazing in...he said hello to us and let us by, and then resumed his position. What an awesome find...I will be back!!
This was an experience with different types of oysters and I was not disappointed. Staff was very helpful the food was great and the beers tasty and cold. Will be back and anyone visiting Maine should visit this place.
Great casual spot for oysters and beers. You order at the counter and they deliver to your table. Most of the menu consists of oysters (which are outstanding) and cavier, with a few other small plates that seem to rotate. In addition to the oysters, I recommend the scallop crudo. The beer selection is wide and varied, from local breweries. If you aren’t feeling like oysters, you probably want to eat somewhere else. Lots of outside seating but there are no umbrellas/cover. The interior consists of long tables beer garden style and bar type seating. Parking was easy and free. There are some great little shops and other eateries nearby so we walked around after our lunch.
We love everything about this place! Fresh sea food, cute place and friendly staff. The oysters are very fresh at a very decent price! We also loved our charcuterie board. I definitely recommend this restaurant especially if you’re looking for fresh oysters while in Maine.
Great spot with plenty of outdoor seating. The service was spot on and the oysters were delicious. Very good price too!!!
I went here for lunch on my last day in town visiting a friend. We had a smorgasbord of seafood and snacks, some of which was my first time ever trying. Misssissippi girl here! Oysters: we tried four different kinds and since it was November, all were quite delicious and briny. Oysters, I have had, but Gulf oysters are bigger, and quite frankly, have nothing on these beauties served here. Beyond that we tried the chips and dips sampler, the tinned octopus (WHAT?! did not know this was a thing), and the anchovy toast. I was very hesitant on the last two things, as I usually find canned meat to be... gross. Holy Moly! I have had octopus before, but who knew tinned octopus was so delicious?! Not me! It was tender, juicy, and paired with the dijon mustard on the tray, it was PHENOMENAL. The anchovy toast was delicious as well and so were the chips and dip. The tinned meat also was served with pickles, kraut, bread and butter, and the dip consisted of sour cream, clams, and trout roe. We washed it all down with an assortment of beer, Prosecco, and sparkling water. You pay at the counter and everything is brought out to you. The shop also has merchandise to purchase for all your oyster shucking needs as well as super cute sweatshirts and other apparel. If you are visiting Portland, I highly suggest going a bit inland away from the waterfront to visit this gem. You can even stroll and shop at all the other cute places that are within walking distance. PS: PARKING IS FREE :)
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We came here in between meals on a Monday afternoon. We were greeted by a lovely gal who gave us the lay of the land as it was out first time in this place. We ordered oysters and beer. The oysters were very good. They were a little salty for us, but extremely fresh. The wait staff is wonderful. The beers seemed highly priced, but very good.
The cheapest oysters in town. Fun place, welcoming staff. A must stop if you are an oyster lover. Beers on tap and cocktails available.
Was visiting in the area and saw this place on TA and we love oysters so decided to stop in. This is a very casual place where you go up to the bar and order drinks and food and then they bring it out to you. The service was relatively quick and they were very busy (Saturday afternoon). We enjoyed the oysters and folks around us seemed to be really enjoying the cocktails. Go if you like oysters.
This is the place to find out if you like oysters. Inexpensive, fresh and delicious. The staff is really nice too. Completely unpretentious place.
The buck fifty incredibly fresh oyster is definitely the draw together with the crudos. Basic beer selection and some great wines in the list
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