Scales

Scales sits on Maine Wharf in Portland's Old Port, putting out the kind of menu that reads like a polished waterfront greatest-hits reel: oysters, halibut ceviche, tuna crudo, crab fritters, grilled octopus, seafood stew, lobster roll, and steamed Maine lobster. The restaurant is part of the family that includes Street & Company, Fore Street, and Standard Baking Company, and pairs a working-harbor view with a more considered dining experience. Pearl Recommended in 2025 and consistently ranked among the city's best seafood restaurants, Scales benefits from one of the shortest catch-to-kitchen supply chains in American seafood dining — fish that has traveled minutes from boat to plate.