Best of Portland
The best seafood in Portland
Start with Eventide Oyster Co. in Old Port for A dozen on the half shell, Douro in Waterfront for raw bar plates and The Highroller Lobster Co. in Old Port for A Maine-style roll with extra toppings. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Eventide Oyster Co.Old Port · Lobster roll
Get: A dozen on the half shell
About 14 varieties on offer, and a Bagaduce oyster raw or fried.
- DouroWaterfront · Maine oysters
Get: Raw bar plates
A seafood restaurant and wine bar inspired by Portugal, with a raw bar, on The Infatuation's Portland list.
- The Highroller Lobster Co.Old Port · Lobster roll
Get: A Maine-style roll with extra toppings
Lobster tossed in mayo, with a few playful rolls on the menu.
- Bite Into MaineDiamond Street · Lobster roll
Get: A cold Maine roll or a warm Connecticut one
Offers both styles from stands and shops.
- The Shop from Island Creek OystersWashington Ave · raw bar
Get: A flight of Maine and Island Creek oysters
A long raw-bar counter beside a retail shop.
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Where is the best seafood in Portland?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Eventide Oyster Co. (Old Port), Douro (Waterfront) and The Highroller Lobster Co. (Old Port). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Eventide Oyster Co., get A dozen on the half shell. At Douro, get raw bar plates. At The Highroller Lobster Co., get A Maine-style roll with extra toppings. At Bite Into Maine, get A cold Maine roll or a warm Connecticut one.
Which neighborhood is best for seafood in Portland?
Most of these are in Old Port. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Portland: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated November 14, 2026.