Eventide Oyster Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

1. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.3
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 281 tips and reviews

James B.James B: Great oysters, cocktails, and get the lobster roll with brown butter

Alex S.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.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.

Street and Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

2. Street and Co.

8.8
33 Wharf St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 55 tips and reviews

Vivian C.Vivian Chen: lobster diavolo - huge! but so good! oysters are amazing

CassidyCassidy: seafood and pasta dishes are more than enough for two (and really excellent!) - make sure to get some local oysters to start as well.

Michelle S.Michelle S: Shrimp with garlic and calamari pasta were very good. Good service. Definitely make reservations.

Scales is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

3. Scales

9.3
68 Commercial Street, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 38 tips and reviews

AA: The lobster rolls are great! Also the muscles and clams are excellent. Great for family and dates

Tracey Z.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 C.David Carr: The Grilled Octopus starter is life-changing! Seared Scallops also amazing - everything is just outstanding.

Fore Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

4. Fore Street

9.1
288 Fore St (btwn Franklin & Custom House), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 117 tips and reviews

Alexis M.Alexis Mersel: Mussels, tomato tart, duck, flounder, pork, bluefish, chocolate torte and nectarine crisp were all amazing. Worth waiting six years for a table!

CharlieCharlie: 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 X.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.

Bite Into Maine is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

5. Bite Into Maine

9.5
Fort Williams Park (Shore Road), Cape Elizabeth, ME
Food Truck · 38 tips and reviews

Mitchell C.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 E.Bethany Enfinger: Best lobster roll in Maine! Be sure to get a "Maine made" root beer or blueberry soda!

Norman E.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.!

Portland Lobster Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

6. Portland Lobster Company

8.0
180 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 120 tips and reviews

keithkeith: Share the fishermans delight. The haddock and scallops are awesome. Live free music til 9pm

Mi L.Mi Lo: Best seafood on our New England trip! Plus great seating outside by the sea.

Maeve D.Maeve Daly: Great atmosphere! The lobster rolls and lobster dinners are delicious and fun to eat while listening to the live music

Highroller Lobster Co is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

7. Highroller Lobster Co

9.1
104 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 31 tips and reviews

Martha M.Martha Meegan: Fun place with the best Lobster Roll around! Expansive local Brews available. You won’t regret a meal here

TalyaTalya: Lobster roll on point! Also delish Caesar salad dressing made in house.

Daniela V.Daniela Vargas: Cheese crisp lobster taco is so good! Their fries are perfectly seasoned, and that curried ketchup is the bomb

DiMillo's on the Water is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

8. DiMillo's on the Water

8.2
25 Long Wharf (at 154 Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 84 tips and reviews

evaeva: Always delicious and great view. Must try the crab club sandwich for lunch. Yum!!!!!! Great happy hour as well.

Kayla S.Kayla Shadrick-Soulia: First time there and it was great! Get the lobster with clams and two sides with cobbler! Best price!!!

Amanda M.Amanda Marciano: Very good food - everything was delicious and fresh! Try the bacon wrapped scallops if they have it on special

J's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

9. J's Oyster Bar

7.6
5 Portland Pier (at Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 112 tips and reviews

Matt J.Matt J: The lobster rolls are my favorite in town. Good chowder too.

Monika L.Monika Liborio-Walker: Friendly staff! Fresh and delicious oysters!

Patrick S.Patrick Swett: Oysters, Clam Chowder, Lobster Claw Cocktails, Beer

Yosaku is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

10. Yosaku

9.0
1 Danforth St, Portland, ME
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 59 tips and reviews

Kathrine F.Kathrine Farris: Best Spicy Scallop Roll!

Daigo F.Daigo Fujiwara: Try the Sashimi - I declare Yosaku the best Japanese Restaurant in New England. Order Omakase.

Alice R.Alice Riccardi: Very good Japanese food - grilled yellowtail!

Central Provisions is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

11. Central Provisions

8.8
414 Fore St (Dana St.), Portland, ME
Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 94 tips and reviews

Daniel W.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 L.Keith Lea: We loved everything—tuna crudo, bulgur wheat salad, spicy beef, fish in a banana leaf

Trevor S.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.

Gilbert's Chowder House is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

12. Gilbert's Chowder House

7.6
92 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 77 tips and reviews

JonathanJonathan: Fantastic sea food chowder.. Bring warm cloths.... Burrrr an some $$ enjoy

James V.James Vaughn: No frills - but awesome clam chowder and a great lobster roll. The butter grilled bun makes it just right.

Alexander S.Alexander Shirshikov: Fresh lobsters, great waitstaff, delicious fries =) And very tasty ice cream next door!

Becky's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

13. Becky's Diner

8.8
390 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Diner · Downtown Portland · 135 tips and reviews

Donna Y.Donna Young: Some of the best fried belly clams, ever!

barbeebarbee: Lobster Swiss omelette and tuna melt, delish

Carl W.Carl Walser: Excellent blueberry pancakes. Lobster omelette was also amazing.

The Shop - Raw Bar & Shellfish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

14. The Shop - Raw Bar & Shellfish Market

8.9
123 Washington Ave, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · East End · 13 tips and reviews

BonBon: Great Maine oyster selection and also tinned Spanish 🐟🐟🐟. Can’t beat $1.50/oyster.

Lea L.Lea Lemonade: Absolutely incredible. Delicious fresh local oysters for a great price. The atmosphere was perfect and loved the decor and staff.

Gregory F.Gregory Fisher: Ask and trust recommendations!

Harbor Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Portland.

15. Harbor Fish Market

8.6
9 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 13 tips and reviews

Visit Maine M.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 L.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 W.Denise Wilcox: I buy there seafood 1mth love. It best in the old port.