Wildly Popular Portland Seafood Joint Named the Best in Maine

A Portland seafood restaurant continues to receive widespread praise.

The popular online marketplace and lifestyle site Worthly released an article highlighting the best seafood restaurants in each state. The list includes some of the most well-known restaurants across the country, and Maine’s selection is no exception.

The Pine Tree State’s representative is the highly acclaimed Eventide Oyster Company, located in Portland’s Old Port district. Known for its fresh oysters, cold and hot seafood dishes, and other local favorites, the restaurant has been a popular destination for both Mainers and tourists since it opened over a decade ago.

The menu also features a variety of delicious Maine lobster preparations, such as brown butter lobster rolls and hearty lobster stew—both favorites among many.

Eventide is known for having extremely long wait times, especially during the peak summer months, when Portland feels more like New York City than a small town. The majority of seating at the small establishment is first come, first served, with a limited number of reservations, which are incredibly difficult to secure. The bottom line is that, most likely, you’ll be waiting to eat at this restaurant. But if you love seafood, it will be worth it. Plus, as we all know, a long wait usually signals a great restaurant, and that is certainly the case at Eventide.

Here is an excerpt from Worthly on why they chose Eventide as Maine's best seafood restaurant.

Immerse yourself in the essence of New England at Eventide, where the oyster bar showcases a rotating menu of local Maine delicacies...Adding a unique twist to the menu, Asian-fusion dishes such as steamed bao buns and tantalizing tuna tartare with nuoc cham provide variety.

That little writeup perfectly explains why Eventide is a great selection for Maine's best seafood restaurant. I'm sure there are plenty of people in this state and beyond who are still trying to get there for the first time.

There is some relief for some, because Eventide has opened a second location right in the heart of Boston on Boylston Street. Perhaps Eventide will also become Massachusetts' best seafood joint as well.

Congrats to Eventide on even more tremendous press. It's not like they need it, but they certainly deserve it.