1. Eventide Oyster Co.
9.3
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 281 tips and reviews
James B: Great oysters, cocktails, and get the lobster roll with brown butter
Alex Still: Excellent seafood spot elevating dockside dining to a higher level. The lobster stew was awesome as was the lobster roll and oysters.
Jason K: Brown butter lobster roll, rare lobster tail, Norumbega oysters, roasted jumbo oysters, and fried oyster bun. Also, killer cocktails: old fashioned and celery gimlet.
3. Scales
9.3
68 Commercial Street, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 38 tips and reviews
A: The lobster rolls are great! Also the muscles and clams are excellent. Great for family and dates
Tracey Zane: A little hidden gem out on the pier in Portland. Get the oysters to start, the halibut in butter sauce, and the scallops are not to miss! Great for big groups.
David Carr: The Grilled Octopus starter is life-changing! Seared Scallops also amazing - everything is just outstanding.
4. Fore Street
9.1
288 Fore St (btwn Franklin & Custom House), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 117 tips and reviews
Alexis Mersel: Mussels, tomato tart, duck, flounder, pork, bluefish, chocolate torte and nectarine crisp were all amazing. Worth waiting six years for a table!
Charlie: The menu changes daily, I tried the Atlantic Summer Flounder Filet...mid-atlantic, cornmeal crusted, rich lobster and Visalia onion sauce in lobster oil!
Noah Xifr: Total foodie heaven. Ambiance. Service. Prep. Presentation. They amazingly cook so much more than lobster in Portland Maine! Get ur res early, it's worth the wait.
5. Bite Into Maine
9.5
Fort Williams Park (Shore Road), Cape Elizabeth, ME
Food Truck · 38 tips and reviews
Mitchell Chan: The best lobster rolls in Maine! First timers will love the Picnic or Maine style rolls. They really pile on the lobster too! Definitely my favorite place
Bethany Enfinger: Best lobster roll in Maine! Be sure to get a "Maine made" root beer or blueberry soda!
Norman Ellis: Outstanding lobster roll!! A must have if your visiting Portland. There are picnic tables nearby so grab a roll , a blueberry soda and enjoy the Maine experience.!
11. Central Provisions
8.8
414 Fore St (Dana St.), Portland, ME
Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 94 tips and reviews
Daniel W: 3 small plates per person will be just right. Great to try new exciting flavors. Lobster corn fritters and fois gras are recommended!
Keith Lea: We loved everything—tuna crudo, bulgur wheat salad, spicy beef, fish in a banana leaf
Trevor Smythe: Every “snack” we tried at the downstairs bar was incredibly good. Crispy fried pork, tuna crudo, spicy beef salad and bone marrow toast. Get them all.
15. Harbor Fish Market
8.6
9 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 13 tips and reviews
Visit Maine Manager: Another tip: Harbor Fish's fresh picked lobster meat makes lobster rolls at home easy and incredibly delicious! Just pick up some rolls, and mayo if you like, and you're all set!
Pamela Laskey: The fridge to the far right has Ducktrap smoked trout, mussels, and shrimp, all favorites on the Maine Foodie Tours. Grab your choice to go with some crackers and try to share.
Denise Wilcox: I buy there seafood 1mth love. It best in the old port.