50 Best Seafood Restaurants near South Portland

“10/10. Beautiful location with an amazing menu. My 5 year old rates the clam chowder “1000 and some numbers out of ten”. Definitely recommend!“

“✨ Testimonial for Bistro Leluco ✨ After teaching last night, I finally had the joy of dining at Bistro Leluco in South Portland — and what an incredible experience! The warm, welcoming atmosphere and sweet décor made it feel instantly special, with both cozy indoor seating and a charming outdoor option. Owners Antonio and Michele, who met in New York and brought their passion for food to Maine, have truly created something magical here. The restaurant, named after their three children, is filled with heart — and it was especially meaningful for me since little Luca is one of my former Tikes students. I just had to experience it firsthand! The food did not disappoint — we shared several flavorful small plates, and the chicken kabob was absolutely delicious. Every dish was fresh, unique, and beautifully prepared. If you’re looking for a place that blends incredible food with a heartfelt story and atmosphere, Bistro Leluco is a must-visit!“

“if you don't stop here on your next visit to this area you are seriously missing out. Great food awesome service. this was the highlight of my short visit here. I'll be back.“

“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“

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

“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 absolutely loved our meal tonight, it was easy to dine here with kids, staff were excellent, service was quick, food was incredible and we all felt happy the whole time we were there. So glad we stopped in!“

“Friendly staff. Linguine with meatballs hit the spot. Loved the window seat near the bar area.“

“Best part: If you squeeze in between the desk and chair, you can sit on the floor right next to the (floor to ceiling) window, and it's like sitting on the edge of a cliff looking out over the Turnpike. The noise level is well-controlled, and it's quite peaceful looking at cars and trucks roll by from six stories high. Needs to be high room on the back of the West tower for this effect. Quietest a/c / air system in any hotel I've stayed in, and the controls were pretty legible. Bed was comfy and slept well. Some mystery spots on the coverlet. If you're a DIY type, take along a scraper and some paint and you can fix the peeling paint in the bathroom. Stay away from the breakfast, if you're not used to a mass-market diet, either way you'll do just as well at McDonald's. 'Fridge is useful if you want to lightly freeze things. If you want the good ol' days of a freshly-made bed every day, get on it immediately. We waited til day 3, and despite obediently ordering 24 hrs in advance, chaos still ruled when we returned at 6 pm. The same fellow running check-in eventually arrived with a few towels; we decided he was probably running the whole place on his own that night.“

“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 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!“

“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“

“Food was good but my brocollini wss barely cooked and hardly warm. Service was great. Wine pour was scant. The middle room is where we sat and it was hot and noisy. Street and Co is surviving on its reputation but now I remember why we haven't been in years.“

“A must restaurant in Portland. Excellent atmosphere & top notch seafood ❤️“

“Nice palce and wonderful service.“

“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“

“Lobster Cove is a seaside restaurant with a panoramic view of the ocean. Our party was mixed with 4 adults and 3 children (2 toddlers). The menu was varied with seafood, beef and chicken entrees along with several items for children. The food was excellent overall and the service was equally outstanding. Our waitress ensured that everyone was accommodated including the children. An outstanding lunch for all. Will definitely return on our next trip to the coast.“

“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!!“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Great fresh fried seafood, unpretentious atmosphere. All about the quality.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely incredible! I stopped by Johnny Shucks Maine Lobster and was blown away by the quick, friendly service — they had my order ready in no time. But the real star? The lobster roll. Hands down the most tender, juicy, and flavorful lobster I’ve ever had. Fresh, perfectly seasoned, and overflowing with sweet lobster meat. If you’re a seafood lover, this is the place you’ve been looking for. I’ll definitely be back — and bringing friends next time! 🦞🔥“

“The wood fire aroma envelops you as soon as you enter the restaurant. There were many enticing items on the menu, which made choosing what to eat a pleasant challenge. The food did not disappoint. Everything was delicious. The only areas where we were a little disappointed were 1) timing - our entrees arrived moments after we got our appetizer; 2) willingness to make a simple substitution - we asked if an ice cream could be substituted with sorbet in a dessert due to a lactose issue. The wait staff said the head chef doesn't like to make substitutions. While we understand that approach in general, this was a simple change. However, this didn't dampen our resolve to return again.“

“We traveled from Memphis to Maine and tried out several different highly recommended lobster roll spots. None could compare to Bite Into Maine, soooo good. The next time im in Maine I will def be coming back“

“Best lobster roll in town! Wonderful staff!“

“Very cool seafood shack on the water with a fresh seafood market and counter bar. Servers were all super friendly. Clams and shrimp were super tender and their chowder is fantastic too. Even on a semi cloudy day in the 60s before beach season really hits it was still pretty full up so I'd recommend doing reservations if you're going to be here in the next few months on weekends. Will definitely return on our next trip to OOB.“

“Quite possibly the best restaurant I have ever dined at. I was looking for something different to celebrate our anniversary and Regards was the place. Small plates to share is all they do. No more wishing you ordered what the other person did. They recommend 4-6 plates for 2 people and 4 was perfect for us. We started with diver caught scallop ceviche which had a nice acidic bite to it. Paired perfectly with the Motivator and LA Nights cocktails both wish are Mezcal and citrus. Our second course was grilled octopus in a spicy sauce. Never had octopus before but wanted to channel my inner Somebody Feed Phil Rosenthal and go do it. So glad we did it was very good. It's been 24 hrs and I am still thinking about that dish. Another round of cocktails. Dish three was the coffee rub fried chicken. At first feeling fancy we started with fork and knives but quickly humbled ourselves and ate with our hands. Everything was well flavored and cooked just right. Our last dish was the miso short ribs and greens. Again cooked to perfection. Sadly we were too full for desert I really wanted the tortilla blueberry ice cream. A reason to come back. Overall very impressed with Regards and we will be back. Thankfully it's only 2 miles from our house. If you are looking for something different to celebrate a special occasion or just splurge with friends this is the place to go to. 10/10 would recommend.“

“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!“

“What a great find! Booked a table after reading the reviews. The meal was perfect, the new to us cocktail was potent and delicious, the servers were amazing, the owner was gracious. Thank you Barb, Dot and Dawn. We will be returning next year at the same time to celebrate my 70th!! Seems it will only allow 1 picture.“

“A must go to when visiting the island . I go there from time to time just for the view out back and grab an app. Beautifully placed and the food is great and service is super friendly and quick . One of my fav places . Watch the sunset out back on the deck :) ♥️“

“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!!“

“We recently had two visits. My first meal of fried clams-delicious. On our second visit we had a lobster roll. Stay away from them. Absolutely awful. I’m a Maine gal and this was the worst lobster roll ever. Sterns- you can do better, especially at 38$ !!“

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

“Incredible vibe where everyone was there, drinking, eating,singing and dancing side by side for hours“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 .“

“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“

“Great seafood 🦞 lobster roll was delicious“

“The chipotle lobster roll was great no spicy at all but a lot off lobster. Long line but they moved quickly. Will definitely come back“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“I don't eat seafood but that is not all they sell at Dewey's they also carry things like burgers and fries and chicken tenders mozzarella sticks a selection of these things I normally when i come here order a burger and fries this is the cheapest place price wise for food on old orchard Boardwalk I've been to and the best quality of food on old orchard Boardwalk I've been to“