Try the 10 Portland, Maine, Seafood Restaurants That Diners Say are the Best

If there’s one cuisine you don’t want to skip in Portland, Maine, it’s seafood.

You won’t find it fresher anywhere else. I mean, just look at the city’s location. Heck, many of the best restaurants are quite literally on the water, or right next door to the very fish and lobster shacks they buy from.

Lobster, shrimp, steamers, mussels, scallops, oysters, fish—you name it. If it’s in Maine waters, you’ll find it prepared in every way imaginable throughout the city.

It’s not hyperbole to say that Portland has it all.

Portland, Maine is a Wonderful City to Enjoy Seafood

The seafood scene in the Forest City is exemplary. There’s no question that Portland stands shoulder to shoulder with the best of them, whether it's upscale dishes or just a good ol’ steamed lobster with a couple of sides.

Portland is also extraordinarily lucky to have so many homegrown chefs, along with those "from away" who’ve discovered how amazing it is to live and work in our fine state. That melting pot has helped turn Portland into a “can’t-miss” seafood paradise.

While there are a ton of excellent spots, I was curious to see what the masses believe are Portland’s best. So I took a look at the latest "Highest Rated" seafood restaurant list from TripAdvisor. The popular review site compiled its list based on several factors, including popularity and relevant write-ups.

What are the Most Popular Seafood Restaurants in Portland, Maine?

Below is a list of the top Portland seafood restaurants, as ranked by TripAdvisor. It’s a solidly diverse group. Some of these may surprise folks, but I think it offers a great snapshot of many of Portland’s finest establishments.

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How many have you been to? Is your favorite missing from the list? And—be honest—how hungry are you right now?