Central Provisions is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

1. Central Provisions

9.0
414 Fore St (Dana St.), Portland, ME
Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 94 tips and reviews

Marcia D.Marcia Dunsmore: Some of the best restaurant food I've had I along time. Ate in the bar, a bit noisy but cozy. Great service. The tuna crudo is outstanding as is the bone marrow , the Maine(ly Spanish the suckling pig

Stacey E.Stacey Evans: Tuna crudo and spicy beef are excellent!

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

Eventide Oyster Co. is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

2. Eventide Oyster Co.

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

Julie Q.Julie Qiu: The best place in Portland for fresh, raw oysters. Try the Glidden Points, Johns Rivers and Norumbegas if available. Love the raw lobster tail, surf clam w/ udon, grilled squid, oyster bun.

Jing Jing L.Jing Jing Li: Hands down best meal I've had all year. Get everything and share, you can't go wrong. The oysters were amazing, as was the crab roll, the greens (the nori vinaigrette is killer), and the tuna crudo.

Ha-ti N.Ha-ti Nguyen: hiramosa special, lobster roll, lobster ceviche and a dozen fresh Maine oysters. skip the chowder.

Pai Men Miyake is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

3. Pai Men Miyake

8.9
188 State St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 72 tips and reviews

William T.William Thieme: Ceviche sushi is out of this world!

Max B.Max Brautigam: The ramen is delish! Also, try starting with the Brussels sprouts (pictured) for a great appetizer!

Ben M.Ben McPherson: The pork buns are a must have

Sur Lie is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

4. Sur Lie

7.8
11 Free St, Portland, ME
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 10 tips and reviews

Krystal H.Krystal H.: Cauliflower, cocktails, pea hummus and ceviche were outstanding! Great service too

Custom Home C.Custom Home Care Maine: You can't go wrong here. The food is incredible and the prices are extremely fair. Great date night place.

Pamela L.Pamela Laskey: Hello happiness! Pork chop with puréed carrot, onion, walnuts and pea shoots

Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

5. Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

7.9
2 India St (Commercial St.), Portland, ME
Sushi Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer McVeigh: Awesome food. Awesome service! Our go to take out sushi place.

Jessica F.Jessica Fjeld: Love the California roll with Maine crabmeat!

Eric K.Eric Keyte: Not great. The crab was getting bad and when my mom sent back her meal, they charged her for it!

Katahdin Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

6. Katahdin Restaurant

8.3
27 Forest Ave (Congress St.), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 14 tips and reviews

Dylan J.Dylan Joffe: Get a cocktail. Well worth it. Not sure what to get? Winnie gives fantastic suggestions.

Brenda G.Brenda Garrand: Better get to know Winnie. The best bartender in Portland. Order a proper cocktail and expect the royal treatment. (Martinis are best.)

Christopher W.Christopher Winters: Sit at the bar and enjoy a fabulous cocktail served by the even more fabulous Winnie.

J's Oyster Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

7. J's Oyster Bar

7.7
5 Portland Pier (at Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 112 tips and reviews

Pat G.Pat Gouin: The raw oysters were delicious

Kevin b.Kevin beinhacker: Oysters were excellent but not as good as scales, lobster claw app and stuffed mushrooms with crabmeat were excellent. Lobster soup is definitely worth it

EaterEater: Nothing fancy here, just straightforward Maine seafood served with sass on Portland’s working waterfront. [Eater 18 Member]

David's Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

8. David's Restaurant

8.3
22 Monument Sq, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 30 tips and reviews

Ryota H.Ryota Hirata: great food start/finish! great friendly staff. make sure to find out what kind of cheese cake they have, it's different all the time...so save room

Oakley D.Oakley Dyer: Garlic knots. Enough said.

Bethany S.Bethany Snow: Open. Face. Lobster. Ravioli.

Sapporo is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

9. Sapporo

8.0
230 Commercial St (Union Wharf), Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 20 tips and reviews

Rich B.Rich Brooks: My favorite place to take clients and visitors to lunch. Love the seaweed salad and gyoza.

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Portland's oldest sushi restaurant always has super fresh fish. Be sure to join their birthday club and a get coupon each year for your birthday!

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: With a great location right on the harbor, Sapporo has fresh flavorful sushi and utilizes both local and imported seafood. Try the bento box!

Miyake is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

10. Miyake

8.4
468 Fore St, Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 35 tips and reviews

Wesley C.Wesley Callahan: The four course dinner here is great to share. Get the pork belly and fried oyster and the lobster roll!

EaterEater: Miyake serves only fish from Maine waters or flown in from Japan. Chef Masa Miyake’s tasting menus paired with sake offer a world-class experience. [Eater 18 Member]

Visit MaineVisit Maine: New, larger location. Reputed to have the city's best omakase (Chef's Choice) and unique preparations. Note: it used to be BYOB.

Hugo's is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

11. Hugo's

88 Middle St, Portland, ME
French Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Marc G.Marc Giovannetti: Inventive food that works paired with great service. Excellent crisp pork belly, swordfish belly, beef with tomatillo jam. Very accommodating of my son's dairy and fish allergy.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Andrew Zimmern and a bowl of cod and sperm chowder at Hugo's in Portland, ME. As seen on Bizarre Foods.

EpicuriousEpicurious: Hugo's opened in 1999 and put Portland on the map for food lovers. Don't skip the "blind tasting menu," and don't even think of leaving without trying a Peanut Butter Cup cake.

Novare Res Bier Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

12. Novare Res Bier Cafe

8.9
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 125 tips and reviews

Shelly T.Shelly T.: Unbelievable beer selection. Be sure to sit outside in the beer garden and be sure to bring friends!

sorepheetsorepheet: Don't be a douche, this bar is a great place because of the lack of douches. Take your douchebagery to the Old Port Tavern or Commercial Street Pub and enjoy your shots and Scudweiser.

Jim F.Jim Flanagan: Join the Uprising!

Nosh Kitchen Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Raw Seafood in Portland.

13. Nosh Kitchen Bar

8.4
551 Congress St (at Oak St), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 87 tips and reviews

Kristopher C.Kristopher Chavez: Best burgers in Portland. Add foie gras for a special treat. Their fries are a special kind of crispy. I do t know how they do it.

Kevin B.Kevin Brooks: Bacon dusted fries are bang-o-rang!

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: Winner of best burger in Portland!!! Make sure to get the bacon dusted fries with that burger...