This was the best seafood meal that I have had in a long time. We really enjoyed everything but the grilled octopus appetizer was one of the best things I have ever had. What a wonderful dining experience!
Had a fabulous evening, it’s a lively buzzy place, great service from Crystal, delicious lobster, highly recommend
Excellent experience! It was my boyfriend's birthday and I wanted to treat him to a special dinner. From the moment we were greeted, they made sure it was a special time for him. They even gave him a birthday card, which I found especially thoughtful. On top of that, the food was absolutely stunning and extremely delicious! Will definitely be recommending this restaurant to everyone!
Fantastic food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere.
Our recent visit to Scales happened on a Wednesday between Christmas and New Years. The place was full, and energetic, but not uncomfortably so. We arrived 20 minutes early and they were able to accommodate us immediately.
Between all of our guests we tried oysters, duck liver mousse, the calamari, the steak, the halibut (excellent - and I’m not a regular fish eater) and a trio of desserts (the butterscotch sundae was so good). The only item we agreed we wouldn’t order again is the chocolate cake, but that should speak more to our personal tastes rather than its quality.
Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The complementary valet was extremely helpful. And the restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holidays.
Can not wait to return next time we visit Portland
On a scale to 1-10…Scales scores an 11.
The Halibut was to die for, although I would prefer to survive and have it again.
The cornbread was a hit…it hit the spot.
Our guests loved the flat fish.
The decor and ambiance fit a Portland experience perfectly.
Happy with our choice, the highlight meal of our trip.
Incredible experience. Everything we ordered, special thanks to waiter Leo for guidance, was top notch. Highly recommend the octopus appetizer and butterscotch sundae. You really can't go wrong with anything here. Thanks again Leo for making our dinner extra special!
Our 1 year anniversary trip to Portland started with this amazing restaurant! All of the staff were so kind and courteous! Lee was especially a wonderful waitress! From the halibut with hazelnut (what a combination) to the oysters from the raw bar to the delicious seafood stew, our palats were treated to a wonderful dining experience. And let's not forget about the dessert! Seriously some of the best dessert you'll find in Portland.
All in all, a perfect beginning to our trip!
Great place in Portland. Super fresh seafood/oysters - and great drinks/service. What more could one ask for? Definitely try the butterscotch w caramel popcorn ice cream. So good. Reservations needed (even for the bar). We'll be back ...
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