Have you ever dined at a restaurant so good that you want to go back, again and again, to try everything on the menu? That’s usually the general consensus when people visit Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland, Maine. The fresh seafood on this menu is so innovatively prepared it’s hard to pass up a chance to eat here. Not only the signature oysters should you try firsthand, but also the other wonderful fish and crustacean indulgences that you won’t find anywhere else.

Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland, Maine, might be tiny in size, but it sure does have a following!

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This small-but-mightly restaurant is a bustling seafood spot that is always jam-packed with the freshest food around.

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In hopes of bringing back the great American oyster bar, here comes Eventide with an offering of pristine shellfish, rows upon rows of oysters, and even a highly sought-after brown butter lobster roll.

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In fact, the menu is so uniquely wonderful here it’s highly likely that you’ll want to try one of everything.

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Nothing beats a piping bowl of clam chowder on a crisp Maine afternoon.

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Or remember that brown butter lobster roll we mentioned? Salivate at the thought of taking that very first bite…

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There might only be a few counter seats or bar seats inside Eventide, but outside you’ll also find more seating, so do not worry.

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Pro-tip for anyone reading out of state - Eventide ships the lobster rolls nationwide! So you don’t even need to visit to enjoy this deliciousness.

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Although, you’ll be missing out on quite the magical ambiance if you don’t.

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Have you ever dined at Eventide Oyster Co. in Maine before? What was your favorite menu item?! Shout out in the comments section. Also, if you want to learn more about planning a visit here, take a look at the Eventide Oyster Co. website or the Eventide Oyster Co. Facebook Page.

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Address: Eventide Oyster Co., 86 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA