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Name: Street & Co.
Address: 33 Wharf St, Portland, ME, 04101
Telephone: (207) 775-0887
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.33

Street & Co.

33 Wharf St, Portland, ME, 04101

(207) 775-0887
Store is closed

Street & Co. Menu

Soup

Broad Bean

Broad Bean
Tastes

Spanish Tortilla

Gorgonzola and Almond Stuffed Dates

Manchego and Membrillo

Rosette de Lyon Sausage

Poached Shrimp

Spanish Tortilla

Gorgonzola and Almond Stuffed Dates

Manchego and Membrillo

Rosette de Lyon Sausage

Poached Shrimp
Salads and Appetizers

Seasonal Salad

Boston Lettuce Tossed

Celery Root and Apple Salad

Arugula and Lola Rossa Tossed

Winter Salad of Grilled Pears, Baby Spinach, Endive

Pan Seared Shad Roe

Local Organic Beets Roasted

Plate of Italian Cheeses

Spiced Yellowfin Tuna

Calamari Sauteed in Puttanesca Sauce

Mussels Provencal

Mahogany Clams in a Tomato Star Anise Broth

Seasonal Salad

Boston Lettuce Tossed

Celery Root and Apple Salad

Arugula and Lola Rossa Tossed

Winter Salad of Grilled Pears, Baby Spinach, Endive

Pan Seared Shad Roe

Local Organic Beets Roasted

Plate of Italian Cheeses

Spiced Yellowfin Tuna

Calamari Sauteed in Puttanesca Sauce

Mussels Provencal

Mahogany Clams in a Tomato Star Anise Broth
In The Pan

Sole Francaise

Scallops in Pernod and Cream

Whole Fish

Grilled Lobster on Linguine, Butter and Garlic

Lobster Diavolo

Sole Francaise

Scallops in Pernod and Cream

Whole Fish

Grilled Lobster on Linguine, Butter and Garlic

Lobster Diavolo
With Linguine

Mussels Marinara

Clams (Red or White Sauce)

Calamari (Red or White Sauce)

Shrimp with Tomato and Capers

Shrimp with Butter and Garlic

Alfredo

Primavera

Mussels Marinara

Clams (Red or White Sauce)

Calamari (Red or White Sauce)

Shrimp with Tomato and Capers

Shrimp with Butter and Garlic

Alfredo

Primavera
Grilled or Blackened

Tuna

Mahi Mahi

Swordfish

Tuna

Mahi Mahi

Swordfish
Broiled

Sole

Scallops

Sole

Scallops

Healthy Meal suggestions for Street & Co.

Soup

Broad Bean [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broad Bean [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tastes

Spanish Tortilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gorgonzola and Almond Stuffed Dates [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Manchego and Membrillo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rosette de Lyon Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poached Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spanish Tortilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gorgonzola and Almond Stuffed Dates [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Manchego and Membrillo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rosette de Lyon Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poached Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads and Appetizers

Seasonal Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boston Lettuce Tossed [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Celery Root and Apple Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Arugula and Lola Rossa Tossed [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Winter Salad of Grilled Pears, Baby Spinach, Endive [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pan Seared Shad Roe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Local Organic Beets Roasted [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Plate of Italian Cheeses [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spiced Yellowfin Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari Sauteed in Puttanesca Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mussels Provencal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mahogany Clams in a Tomato Star Anise Broth [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boston Lettuce Tossed [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Celery Root and Apple Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Arugula and Lola Rossa Tossed [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Winter Salad of Grilled Pears, Baby Spinach, Endive [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pan Seared Shad Roe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Local Organic Beets Roasted [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Plate of Italian Cheeses [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spiced Yellowfin Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari Sauteed in Puttanesca Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mussels Provencal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mahogany Clams in a Tomato Star Anise Broth [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
In The Pan

Sole Francaise [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallops in Pernod and Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Lobster on Linguine, Butter and Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Diavolo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sole Francaise [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallops in Pernod and Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Lobster on Linguine, Butter and Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Diavolo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
With Linguine

Mussels Marinara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Clams (Red or White Sauce) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari (Red or White Sauce) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp with Tomato and Capers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp with Butter and Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alfredo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Primavera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mussels Marinara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Clams (Red or White Sauce) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari (Red or White Sauce) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp with Tomato and Capers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp with Butter and Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alfredo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Primavera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Grilled or Blackened

Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mahi Mahi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Swordfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mahi Mahi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Swordfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Broiled

Sole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Edward W.

It's been several years since my last great dining experience here. This year I started with a great selection of oysters, fresh and delicious. I shared an order of their mussels. Sharing here puts any friendship in jeopardy. Make sure you get lots of their great bread to soak up the broth. I had the Shrimp and capers that were so good and plentiful I had to get a doggy bag so I could have their awesome tiramisu for desert. Always a great meal and impeccable service.
(5)
Samantha H.

This place is worth the wait! My family and I stumbled upon this place while we were walking around the city. We saw a line and thought it must be good and we were right! The restaurant opens at 5:30 but people start lining up at 45-60 minutes before. You need to do this especially if you want to get seated at 5:30. The food was excellent. The lobster diavlo is a must! It's good for 2-3 people and they really put as much seafood as they can in the pan! The red sauce added the perfect flavor to everything. The shrimp with garlic has a lot of garlic but not too much to scare you. Also served in the pan, everything was cooked perfectly.
(5)
Kristen S.

A coworker recommended this restaurant to me and wow it did NOT disappoint. We got really lucky and someone cancelled a reservation while we were waiting so instead of waiting 1.5 hrs for a table we got in after 15 mins of waiting! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. My husband and I both got the grilled lobster on linguini (I don't even love seafood all that much but it was incredible). It was massive and delicious! We definitely plan on coming here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting Portland looking for a delicious seafood dinner.
(5)
Asuka N.

After doing some debating about whether to eat our last dinner here or at Fore Street, my wife made the executive decision to hit up Street & Co. given the fantastic reviews (and mouth-watering pictures) of the lobster diavolo. Reservations ahead of time were a good idea, even with a late 9 PM reservation - the dining area was still jam-packed when we came in (although it had emptied out considerably by the time we had finished). The restaurant has a very cozy, homey feel to it, so you won't like it's uptight at all...very casual. Service was at a nice pace, although allowing us enough time to eat a good handful of the fresh bread (excellent ciabatta, I might add) and not leave as much real estate in our stomachs as we'd have liked... As mentioned, the bread was excellent. We then decided to order only the soup of the day - a potato and leek soup in duck broth - as the appetizer before the main event. The flavors were quite pleasing, with a very rustic feel to the soup with a bit of savoriness from the flavoring of the duck. It's not huge, so you can take it down by yourself, but I am glad that we decided to split it. Then it was on to the lobster. It's as large as you think it is from the pictures, and there's no way that I think 2 folks with ordinary appetites could take it down - it really should say that it is recommended for 3! After an immense struggle towards the end, though, my wife and I were able to put it away. It really is delicious, though - a freshly steamed lobster with very juicy meat throughout adds a nice dose of clean, meaty flavor to a dish that is very savory already. The pasta has an immense amount of flavor (and a little bit of heat), and there is a very generous amount of clams and mussels included as well, really making it a very worthy seafood dish. I'd love to talk more about the food, but the diavolo left us absolutely stuffed. That said, it's worth it to go here just for that - a very delicious, hearty, Italian dinner was a great way to spend our last night in Portland! Next time, I will probably sample a couple other things on the menu so I can get a better sense of what other delicious items are offered here.
(5)
K.H. V.

Hubby and I came on a Saturday night at 7pm with no reservation with the full expectation we would get turned away. It was just our luck that another couple was leaving right when we checked in (and no one had reserved a two seat table out side) so we waited a total of 15 minutes! Luck was on our side that night =] Everyone else that was checking in was turned away until the next open table at 9pm. The indoors definitely has that tavern rustic vibe to it. Very cozy and very relaxing. If I had a choice, I would've dined indoors, but we didn't want to wait until 9pm and it was a nice cool temperature outside at night, perfect for sitting outside without a jacket. We parked on Commercial St. and got lucky again with front row parking at a parking lot. Trying to find parking on Saturday night on Commercial St. is a nightmare and be prepared to drive back and forth waiting for other people to leave. Walking to the restaurant from Commercial St. is a quick 3-4 minutes walk. Our table was along the side of the restaurant. The front doors of the restaurant is on a street that gives you the "alley way" feel with the original stone road. Sitting next to the brick restaurant, gave us a "french romantic" type of feel, like the movie Lady & the Tramp! Small candlelight burning on the table and sipping on two glasses of wine. Ohh it was soo romantic! Complimentary bread was brought out and it was hard, cold, and chewy. For a five star restaurant, please update your bread of choice for serving! I went with the shrimp garlic butter linguine and hubby went with the special (blue fish?) or something like that. The lobster for two definitely looked appealing, however I wasn't in the mood to get my fingers dirty eating the lobster. The linguine is brought out in the hot pan and is definitely more than enough for two people! Hubby finished his fish and was helping me finish the linguine. Shrimp was cooked to perfection (not undercooked and not overcooked). For $26, a couple can share the pan of linguine, but great thing my hubby has a big appetite and finished his entree and half of mines! Overall, we paid $80 for the both of us + tip. This is definitely one of those "splurge" nights!
(5)
Jed S.

Pardon the skimpy review. I waited too long since my dining experience here and as a result I've forgotten many of the details. The most impressionable things I will recount. It was a bustling night. We got seated next to the kitchen where we could see and smell all the action. The two of us shared the Lobster Diavolo, which is the best seafood dish I've ever eaten. The berry pie we shared was also quite tasty. Told ya this was gonna be short.
(4)
Paul P.

Great apps but service at the bar is poor. Sit at a table. The food wax made well and was good to average for the price. It was the service that was disappointing. If you are looking for drinks and food with good banter and conversation with the staff go elsewhere. Very busy and tourist focused but you can't really complain about that.
(3)
Tamara M.

Yes, the Lobster Diavolo is as good as they say. We were in Portland just for the night, and were finding it hard to get a reservation at the last minute. A call to Street and Co. revealed that although they were fully booked for the evening, First seating is at 5:30 pm, but they allow people without reservations to line up and see if they have space at that first seating. We got there at 4:45 pm and were third in line. Precisely at 5 pm they started taking names to be seated at 5:30 pm. At this point, we went inside and got a seat in the bar/waiting area. We had drinks and ordered two-each of the three kinds of oysters available from the raw bar. All were so tasty, and came from not too far away. Local is always the way to go, isn't it? That being said, of course we ordered the house special Lobster Diavolo. It's supposed to feed two, but I think three could definitely share if you're having apps. We couldn't finish the whole thing, but rest assured, it wasn't any of the seafood that was left, just a few lonely strands of linguine. There was so much that looked good on the menu, I wished we were there with a bigger group so we could try more. We saved a little room for dessert, and weren't disappointed with the pecan pie and ice cream. Service was professional, but not overly friendly. It was fun to be able to see the chef and cooks at work in the open kitchen.
(5)
Huamei Y.

I came here in may and I had the best lobster linguine ever. I've had amazing seafood and pasta in Boston, Philadelphia and New York, but this place was hands down an amazing experience. I came with 3 of my girlfriends and we had the Lobster Diavolo and the Lobster on Linguine, butter and garlic. Maybe it was because we were hungry. Maybe we were under a spell. But somehow as soon as the food hit the table and we said grace, we attakced those lobsters as if we were in battle. I am not kidding you: 4 lobsters were consumed within 10 minutes. The lobster was juicy, hot, and delicious. The linguine was perfectly al dente. We finished the night with the panna cotta, one of my favorite desserts. Everything was phenomenal. Next time I come to Maine I am definitely coming here.
(5)
Robert K.

Absolutely lives up to the hype. Amazing food, service, rustic atmosphere on one of the coolest little alleyways in Old Port. Everything was fantastic. Mussels, oysters, grilled lobster on linguine, the tuna bolognese. Prices are completely reasonable considering the portions and quality. This is one of those rare places far from home that I'm compelled to return to and explore more of the menu. A can't miss next time in Maine.
(5)
Ajay R.

Imagine a restaurant where it's one critical dish is so widely acclaimed, that it needs no description on the menu. That restaurant is Street & Co, and that dish is the lobster diavolo. It is enormous. I'd like to see the two people they claim this thing feeds, because looking around the restaurant, I often saw 3-4 people huddled around this pan. There is honestly, not much else I can say that all the pictures and the 500 other reviews haven't already said. It is awe inspiring and the presentation is immaculate. It's also a good value for the price. I wished I could try more things on the menu, but after leaning into this baby and giving her all I had, I could not. I left stuffed and defeated.
(4)
Pallavi P.

Oh wow!! Fantastic place! I can't get enough. We were visiting Portland, Maine for the Fourth of July weekend as a relaxing getaway from New York City. And as the fat-asses that we are, we decided to celebrate America's birthday by eating seafood. A quick yelp search rendered Street & Co which was one of the best recommendations we have gotten from Yelp. Let's talk ambience. The restaurant is located on a cobblestoned street with red brick buildings. Even the restaurant's sign is an old-fashioned, rustic design. Walking up to the resto already made us feel like we were in a romantic movie. As we entered the resto, we noticed that the dimly lit waiting area and bar. It feels like a cozy wooden cabin living room. I felt at home as I walked in. For our dinner, we sat outside and enjoyed the cool summer breeze. The food here is a party in your mouth! My friends and I went a bit overboard and ordered everything we thought was amazing on the menu (trust me was very hard to choose because the whole menu sounded delicious). Here's the breakdown of what we ordered: 1. Smoked Salmon Pate - no more needs to be said other than Smoked Salmon!! 2. Mussels Provencal - the sauce is heavenly. You have to order this and save the bread that they give you as a starter to soak up the sauce. 3. Lobster Diavolo - This pasta dish is advertised as a dish for 2 but really its made for more people. It is served with 2 steamed lobsters, mussels, clams, scallops and Octopus. 4. Vanilla Bean Pannacotta - so rich and creamy. The Vanilla comes alive with every bite you take. There was 3 of us and trust me that amount of food was overkill! I would recommend getting 1 appetizer and the Lobster Diavolo to share for 3-4 people (maybe dessert too). But every bite was worth it and not one dish was terrible. Whoever owns this resto did a wonderful job - two thumbs up!
(5)
John D.

So good. Best Caesar (drink) I've ever had. The raw oysters were so fresh and delectable. I asked the waiter where they get their organic arugula from, and he knew the name of the farmer. Not just the farm name, but Lisa and Ralph Turner from Laughing Stock Farm in Freeport. Salad was amazing, lobster was amazing, linguine was amazing. Really cozy ambiance too.
(5)
Kathryn M.

Delicious! Stumbled in late night starving after just getting into town. It was packed! Why not here? Great place, great food, great service. Didn't particularly love sitting near the open kitchen, as I was looking for a more low key evening, however it would be a great atmosphere for a date night or small group outing.
(5)
SunnyAndLeonard E.

The atmosphere is the first thing that stands out. It's unique and sophisticated without being pretentious or ostentatiously quirky. We savored a nice Lebanese wine and some delicately flavored calamari. It's very cool how the dishes come out in skillets placed directly on the tables. The lobster diavolo and pecan pie were wonderful. Our waitress was knowledgable and pleasant.
(5)
Aaron W.

Our second time here and we loved it again! A couple things that were only great instead of stellar - so 4 1/2 stars.
(4)
Erick O.

I had my best dining experience in Portland, Maine while visiting Street & Co. I had the restaurant bookmarked and read the exceptional reviews so I had it on my hit-list. Upon arrival their was a wait of about 20-30 minutes. Now we didn't make any reservations so we were fine by that. At entry they have a lounge area with wooden seats and tables for diners to enjoy a cocktail why they wait. Full bar service is offered along with appetizers. Very nice area for small talk and relaxation why you drink. Once we were seated, the main dining area had a very cozy and pleasant feel to it. Brick walls highlight the dining area along with Einstein bulbs and colonial decor give the area a personal touch, great ambiance. We started with small tastes which are pretty much bite size finger food with a classy and creative twist that make your pallet tingle. We went with fresh figs with honey mascarpone and balsamic drizzle. This was a very sweet started that was delicious. I often don't eat figs because you don't see them much in Miami, but man there are delicious and tasty. The honey and balsamic drizzle made everything come together for a bomb of flavor in you're mouth. We then went with a pan fried soft shell crab. It was coated with butter and had bacon and capers and a sweet lemony mustard sauce. The crab was exceptional! Very soft and tender with the right consistency and loaded in flavor. Make sure to mix the sauce with the crab and bacon to experience the amazing flavor of angles of this dish together. Only drawback was that we should have ordered another one. We capped off the night with the Lobster Diablo. Now I warn you this dish can easily be shared by 2-3 people. It's loaded with seafood such as clams, calamari and other delightful shell fish with soft pasta and a tomato seafood red sauce that was very tasteful. You can tell the sauce was packed with seafood flavor and natural spices. I am not much of a calamari or clam person but the lobster was calling It came with a huge broiled lobster cut in two piece. The protein was so tender it was fall of the shell. The claw section was an easy crack, the meat in that section was also fall of the shell with amazing flavor. The service was also exceptional and our waiter was very attentive. I recommend this spot for anyone who wants to have an exceptional dining experience.
(5)
Michelle T.

Amazing place! I saw this place in yelp and I told myself I must come. Very friendly staff. Great open kitchen concept. But really the proof is in the pudding or in this case.... in the awesome lobster in a pan with linguine! Hands down one of the best seafood pasta dishes I've ever had. It's called the grilled lobster with linguine and one of the flagship dishes here. Can you imagine a shell on lobster tossed in linguine and served to you in the pan it was cooked in? Yup. The lobster was delicious and the sauce was full of garlicky deliciousness. We also ordered the lobster bread pudding which I believe is only on the menu sometimes. It was also delicious. I had a few oysters from the small oyster bar. Overall, top notch experience.
(5)
Joyce H.

An adorable place on a cobblestoned line alley with a huge open kitchen that reminds me of Casanova back in Carmel where I had my engagement dinner. SO GOOD. This was just such a quintessential Portland restaurant that had a mix of everything we wanted - good wine, good ambiance, amazing seafood all at a pretty affordable price. The famous dish here is the Lobster Diavalo which consists of an entire lobster split down the middle tossed with mussels, clams, calamari on top of a huge bed of linguini in spicy tomato sauce. This was our first meal and it was one of the best meals of the weekend. Easily fills 2-3 people depending on how hungry you are. Also a fantastic deal, costing less than $60 for a truly hearty and delicious seafood meal. We also got a delicious bottle of Gewurztraminer wine for only $39.
(5)
Michelle T.

We had reservations for 6 on a Sunday night and the place was bustling! Laid back and casual but still had an air of upscale/dressiness that will suit special occasion celebrations! I knew I wanted the lobster diabolo from all my "research" (aka Yelp review readings) and that's what we got. For around $51, I thought this dish was a good deal! The dish was very generous in portion size and flavors were spot on. One of my pet peeves is overcooked seafood (what a waste!!!), but Street & Co. managed to do an EXCELLENT job of cooking the seafood to perfection despite it being served in one giant pan. The pasta was al dente and there were clams, mussels, squid, and one whole lobster. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great for garlic lovers. ;) Our appetizer dish wasn't as much as a stand-out, but still tasty. We ordered the maine crab salad with avocado. Also fresh and flavorful but I probably wouldn't order it again just for the sake of trying something else new. Oh, and any place with a bread basket wins my heart. Street & Co. has a crusty bread with a chewy soft doughy inside. Great with butter and sprinkles of salt & pepper. Would totally bring out of town visitors here just for the lobster diavolo!!! P.s. We had leftover pasta to bring home and no room for dessert.
(4)
A K.

The best meal in Portland. Be prepared for a wait. We opted to sit at the bar. The wait was about an hour. We went out to a different bar and came back in an hour. The service was great. Lots of good Suggestions. The food was up to the mark . Good conversation at the bar.
(5)
Tiffany F.

Great spot that's perfect for dinner. The lobster diavolo for two is no joke - they absolutely do not skimp on the seafood. It comes out in a huge pan that's just overflowing with lobster, mussels, clams, and squid and buried underneath all that delicious seafood is a bed of linguine. The mix of seafood juices and tomato accents was incredible and I found myself dipping bread into the sauce as a result. Priced at $47.95, the lobster diavolo for two is a great dish for sharing. Even between two people who can proudly put away a lot of food, we struggled to finish this huge portion. And that's always a good sign when it comes to value! The open kitchen concept is kind of fun to watch, however, it gets a little steamy/smokey in the dining room if you're seated as closely as we were so I'd suggest when making your reservation to request a table further from the kitchen. Otherwise, the experience was amazing and if you're a seafood lover like me, this is a great choice!
(4)
Col S.

Located in a small alley, this might not be the easiest place to find for an out of towner. This is in the same alley as central provision and one that is very happening come Friday or Saturday night. Street and Co is a little pricier than the other options in the area, but well worth it. It's an Italian style spot with a great seafood selection and something for everyone to love. On our visit, the service and recommendations were completely on point. Each meal starts off with a basket of crusty bread and butter. Nom. We got one entree and many appetizers and tasters in the place of a second entree. I'd highly recommend this. We got the crab and Avocado taster, the beet taster, stuffed dates, tuna nicoise, grilled octopus and sole franÃ§aise, EVERYTHING was delicious... 1. The dates were the best. These were clearly all baked together wrapped on bacon and stuffed with blue cheese. You can't go wrong 2.the beet taster was my second favorite, topped with hazelnuts, fresh cheese and balsamic vinaigrette... Once again you can't go wrong. 3. Dole franÃ§aise was third, slightly breaded and served with snap peas and mashed potatoes this is an easy win 4.crab was simple, easy and to the point.... Also super delicious 5.tuna nicoise was delicious but everything else was so good, this had to go last on my list. Salad dressing was perfection
(5)
Andrew S.

We found this treasure on yelp and loved it for our anniversary dinner! Think Boston north end on steroids! You can't come here without ordering one of the lobster skillets (we got the garlic + butter + linguine) and the shrimp scampi and linguini skillet was on fire with generous portions of shrimp and tasty bites! We also recommend the bread pudding and lobster app - very good. Couple of he other items including dessert were not so exciting, but we've been ranting and raving about this meal for the past three weeks!!!
(5)
Jason Y.

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I came here for the Fourth of July as a walk in, and they were able to get us a table at 6pm, even though we walked in at 5pm. The set up is intimate, a bit packed for my liking but i still enjoyed the decor. They sat us promptly and the waiter was super friendly and helpful. He explained everything on the menu and answered any questions that we had. For the appetizer we ordered the grilled octopus, and for the entree we ordered the Sole Francaise and the Mussels Marinara and let em tell you, all of the dishes were amazing. You can taste how fresh the seafood with every bite and everything is good perfectly. Their drinks are also strong but they still taste great. I would come back to try anything else on the menu, in particular the lobster, which looked great as well. A must try!
(5)
Jennifer M.

This place was cute. The service is great, the ambiance...all great but to be quite honest, the food was just good. Not too impressive. Fresh, yes. Large portions, yes. Served hot, yes. Taste, simply okay. If you're here to eat seafood, remember: it's Portland. Plenty of fresh lobster out there by the ports where you can get a Lobster platter for $20. You really can't eat lobster still in its shell all fancy in a sauce pan full of pasta, like my LOBSTER OVER LINGUINE. You're going to get dirty in a semi-casual-dressy establishment. All for what? Middle ranged priced dishes where you still have to do some elbow work to get your meat out? It's simply unenjoyable.
(3)
Rachel H.

I came here on a Sunday night with my family based on a recommendation from my parents who had already been to Street & Co previously. We knew this was a busy spot and it was a holiday weekend, so we walked in at 5:20 and managed to secure a spot at the bar for 4. I would recommend making a reservation for this place because it gets packed quickly! They have a nice little waiting area near the bar where people can grab a drink before being seated. The inside has a very rustic feel, brick walls, wood, and spices hanging from the ceiling. There are two dining rooms, one includes an open view to the kitchen where you can catch all the action. We ordered the Maine crab appetizer to start. It's a small portion so we each had a bite but it was very fresh and delicious. I thought the orange dressing might be too overpowering, but I think the mix of flavors was perfect. They also serve you fresh bread and butter (warning: once you try the bread, you may never stop!) For my main course, I tried the lobster with butter and garlic over linguine. I was expecting the lobster to be already shelled so it was a little more messy than I wanted but still good. The lobster was also a bit difficult to get out and stuck to the shell. I would not recommend this dinner if you don't plan on getting messy! I tried a little sampling of the blackened yellowfin tuna, grilled swordfish and blackened halibut. All were delicious and perfectly seasoned. Our server was very attentive and we even had other servers who came by to check on us. All in all, great seafood with great service and atmosphere. Would definitely go back!
(5)
Lina W.

I don't usually give 5 stars but this place deserves it. The food was great. Starting with the location to the service, to the delicious meal. I would recommend the Fra Diavolo for two. Delicious!
(5)
Andrew K.

Really delicious food, but weird/bad service. Waitress was super defensive when we asked for the lobster without linguini and delivered it without tools. She brought us the wine after appetizers. That said, oysters, swordfish, and pecan pie were all very yum! Place tows the line well between casual/rustic and upscale.
(4)
Leslie B.

Wow! That really sums it up.... From the cocktail (lemmoncello spritzer) to the appetizer (stuffed figs) to the entree (lobster diavolo) everything was fabulous and the service was excellent too. I have never had seafood that tasted that good, seriously never, including seaside in Greece. The lobster was so fresh it actually tasted like the ocean, but in a good way. If you're in Portland, you have to go here. We'll be driving the 4 hours just to come back!
(5)
Estela C.

Got the lobster diavolo, and it was so flavourful and delicious. Literally, some of the best sea food I have had in a long time. Large enough to feed 3 hungry adults. Definitely will come back here when I return to Portland ME.
(5)
A P.

If you're headed to Portland, make a reservation at this restaurant! It is hands down the best seafood place in Old Port, and I dare to even say in New England. It's a busy place, and we got lucky to walk in at 5 and snag a 5:30 reservation because of a last minute cancelation. You can wait in the bar area, but it was pretty crowded so we strolled around Old Port and came back. The ambiance is rustic casual with exposed brick, low wood beam ceilings strung with dried chilli peppers, an open kitchen, and copper tables. Yes, copper tables! That's because they place the piping hot skillets directly onto the table. Onto the real deal. We started off with fresh oysters from Scarborough and a sweeter one from somewhere in MA that I can't remember but it was not briny at all. The beets were tasty and simple, and the lobster bread pudding was heavenly. The star of the show, however, was the infamous lobster linguine. It was impressive!! I slurped up all the buttery garlic deliciousness without regret. The fishermen's stew was also a contestant with a flavorful tomato saffron broth. We could have passed on dessert, but we were intrigued by the bourbon pecan pie which was alright. They do have a great drink menu with an array of wine and beer to choose from. The service was wonderful with our friendly waiter, Nick. He was very down to earth and checked in after each course. I've bookmarked Street & Co. so I can return the next time I'm in town!
(5)
Jonathan Y.

Great food. Couldn't make reservation & had to wait 45 minutes, but worth it. Lobster diablo was must! 3 people with 2 appetizer & lobster diablo was more than enough.
(5)
Justin Z.

My Girlfriend and I had a great time at Street & Co. Was able to walk in a 5pm on a Friday to get on the wait list for the 5:30pm. We ate at in the first dining room overlooking the kitchen, what an experience. It was like watching Gordon Ramsey at Hells Kitchen just without any of the yelling. We started with a "Taste" item the fish tartar it was on 2 crackers with fish dip on it. It was very good and really just a taste at $4.95. We followed that up with 6 oysters from the raw bar nicely presented. Our main course was the Lobster diavolo for two which was very good and a large size for two. For dessert I had the blueberry lemon tart. It was very good and not too heavy.
(5)
Sebastian C.

Bloody hell... Now I have had seafood in hundreds of places all over the world, but I have NEVER had food as delicious as this. The Mrs and I had the Lobster Diavolo for Two, with fresh crusty bread. It was amazing. It was the best tasting lobster, clams, mussels and calimari imaginable. It was sitting on a bed of pasta in a tomatoes sauce with bunched of chopped garlic. The service was 5 star also. If you are visiting the state of Maine like we were, this place is a MUST. Well done guys. VERY IMPRESSED.
(5)
Jenn R.

The lobster diavolo was absolutely delicious! Honestly the best meal I have ever had. Great restaurant!
(5)
LYndsey D.

We were only able to enjoy some cocktails in the bar but I would have loved to have eaten dinner here as I heard great things about the food. The atmosphere was cozy and quaint. we will definitely be back and will remember to make reservations for dinner. The place smelled divine!!!
(5)
Amy D.

Portland, is a city of food. I should get that off my chest before I say one word more. Walk through the city, and everywhere you walk, is an intoxicating smell, a scent, an aroma of something delicious cooking. It..is.....amazing. Street and Co., is a simple seafood restaurant, that does everything very simply and very well. As such, it's like going to heaven. Relying solely on the gorgeous seafood of the area, Street and Co, don't do elaborate high falutin' versions of great seafood dishes, this is not Le Bernardin or anything, but my goodness what it does, it does BETTER THAN ANYONE. Lobster dishes here are simple creations, albeit HUGE in portion (a tip, order one main course and split it), the Lobster Diavolo is sooooooooo good. Scallops in Pernod and Cream are luscious. If you want a belly busting meal full of the best seafood, prepared in ways that best show off it's gorgeous simplicity, go to Street and Co.
(5)
Joe T.

Atmosphere was awesome and the Lobster Diavolo for two was excellent. Wine pairing was fabulous and service was outstanding. I will definitely be returning here my next visit to Portland!
(5)
Joel L.

This is a very fine restaurant. Although very busy the night we were there, our service was prompt and moved along at a measured pace. Our dinners were very good. The winner: Baked lobster w/garlic and butter-absolutely first rate. Bronzini fish entree was the best; as good as a cruise ship in the Med. where it is fresh caught and we have enjoyed many times.
(4)
LC D.

Menu is seasonal so while I can talk for days about the food, I won't since I'm sure you'll see something different on your menu. The staff is top notch. We walked in one afternoon and was able to get a reservation for that evening. The restaurant is situated off a cobble stone road that is just the cutest street in the area. Once inside we sat in the bar area and had some delicious wine. Once in the dining area, we walked past then open kitchen (so cool) and into a second room which was beautifully decorated and very romantic, exactly what we were looking for during our vacation. Waitress was wonderful! We had multiple tastes, salad and the shrimp pasta. Yum, across the board!!! We were only in Portland for two nights and since we enjoyed the food and the experience so much, we came again the next night. Second night, similar experience but this time we sat in the first dining room. And had the open kitchen to look into all night, so fun. I had a salmon special which was delicious. My boyfriend had a lobster dish. We loved everything!! Wish we could go back but this was a very special experience.
(5)
Christin A.

Wonderful atmosphere located on a quaint cobblestone street. We called in advance for reservations which there were none on a Thursday night but the lady on the phone informed us they reserve 1/3 of the tables for walk ins. We had no problem waiting 35-40 minutes for a table. The food was phenomenal. The presentation is unique to any other restaurant I've been to. Our two main dishes were served in pan. The filet francaise was delicious as was the lobster with garlic pasta. The kitchen is open which I enjoyed watching the chefs work their magic. The rustic decor is charming and very cozy. It is definitely on my list to return to and to recommend to anyone who is visiting the Portland area.
(5)
Mike M.

Fantastic. Celebrating my 14th 39th birthday, we sent to Street & Co. Great seat in the middle with full view of the kitchen. Waitress was right over to take drink orders. No blue cheese olives for a martini, but she smuggled me a piece of cheese ("shhh"). We decided on 2 tasting plates to start - the Smoked Salmon Stuffed Egg and the manchego with Fig. Both perfect sizes for sharing, and not overly filling (since we cheated and had an app somewhere else first). Picture a devilled egg - now with salmon mouse that you smoked yourself - YUM. The manchego and fig was great. Maine course - the Scallops in Pernod with Cream and one of the specials - yellowfin tuna Bolognese with orichette. The bolo was very good, but could have had more body. The scallop - perfect. Dessert was poached pears on shortbread. Complete with a candle and thankfully no singing :).. A great meal and a great atmosphere. My wife was impressed that the servers brought the food straight from the kitchen wearing white aprons - as if the kitchen was coming right to the table.
(5)
Jacob Y.

Was here for my girlfriends birthday, made a reservation came few minutes early and was seated right away, small plates were good wine was great then the dinner I had filet of sole which was cooked perfectly, my gf had the special whole branzino which was tasty only downer was her potatoes were not cooked all the way still hard. Worst part was our waitress she was lost all night after we finished our plates she never came back to clean the table and ask if we wanted desert I actually got up looked for her after 20 minutes and told her to bring a slice of cake for my gf b day. A different waitress saw our table wasnt cleaned for so long she ended up cleaning and telling us she would find out waitress. Another 20 mins past finally her b day cake Overall food was good service not up to par.
(3)
Celeste M.

For me, this is one of those special occasion places or if you have people visiting from out of town. Welp, my parents came to visit me during a holiday weekend and I suggested going here because it's not your typical touristy place. The doors open at 5pm to take names for the seating times. About 2/3 of the restaurant is reserved through reservations that were most likely made months in advanced, but the reaming 1/3 is left for walk-ins. We arrived around 4:45pm and were greeted with a huge line on Wharf. At 5pm the doors opened and people began putting their names in for their preferred seating time. Each seating is 1/2 hour. We were placed in the second seating so we grabbed some drinks at the bar. At promptly 6pm we were welcomed and brought to our table. The interior was very rustic with exposed brick and stone tables. I loved it! We were brought delicious, warm bread and were breifed on the menu and specials. We ended up ordering the Lobster Diavolo which is a mixture of clams, mussels, calamari and a whole lobster over a bed of linguini in spicy red sauce. I think it's their most popular dish as we saw multiple tables devouring it. We also ordered a beautiful whole branzino as they're hard to come by in Portland. We ate every mosrsel of this meal and left extremely stuffed. I would love to come back and order some other things off the menu!
(5)
Tom J.

Excellent food and very friendly service. The Lobster Diavlo for two is amazing. Go there... go there now.
(5)
Zach R.

Street & Co. is a fantastic restaurant. The linguini with shrimp was amazing and I highly recommend it to everyone. The service was great and the atmosphere was very warm and friendly. This place is pure class all the way through. I went for my mothers birthday celebration after we had an awful experience at Eventide Oyster Co. a few nights before (food poisoning). I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone living in or visiting Portland, ME. This is by far the best restaurant in Portland, ME and I would most definitely recommend it over Eventide Oyster Co. any day of the week.
(1)
Jay N.

Small, rustic, cozy...excellent for a date night or a small, casual dinner with friends. A fireplace, seating and bar area greet you as you make your way in with the main dining room being around the left corner giving a peak into the kitchen and it's hard working, dedicated crew. Dried flowers coated in dust bunnies hang from the ceiling around a hearth area in the dimly let, warm and cozy dining room. Staff is friendly, smiling, and accommodating, from the hostess to the servers who keep your glasses filled and bring your food. We were never forgotten, constantly tended to and felt welcome and appreciated. The steamed lobster was as you'd expect in Maine. The largest being 1 1/2lbs. I wanted the choice of something a bit larger. For starters we had and caramelized onion and gruyÃ¨re tart and a drizzle of balsamic and sprinkled beautifully with pomegranate seeds. Absolutely mouth watering, come-back-again-just-for-this delicious! This appetizer hit all the marks and then some and I craved going back for days after my first visit. A great selection of house made desserts; try the homemade apple pie on a chilly evening. The crust is rustic and the pie itself is creamy with just the right amount of cinnamon and nutmeg, like mom used to make... or would have made if she baked. ;-) Street and Co. is incredibly popular with both locals and visitors to the area, a good sign even before you take your first bite. You just can't go wrong here.
(5)
Anna W.

Great ambiance, a bit loud, always seems to be rather busy. This means that making a reservation doesn't guarantee getting seated immediately upon arrival. Perhaps just plan on getting cocktails there before dinner. We were seated right near the servers' stand and computer, which was a pity because we could hear everything they were saying plus it seemed tucked away from the rest of the seating area. I had the pan seared scallops, which were delicious but a tad skimpy on the side vegetables. My date had the daily fish special which was also excellent. We had the chocolate torte for desert- a great way to end the meal. This is a great place for a date...great food but not too formal!
(4)
Allan S.

Great ambiance, good service, and tasty cuisine. Interesting eclectic menu (their website was down when I tried to access it prior to booking our dinner reservation). Yet I felt they were skimping. My wife was still hungry after ordering a salad (which was small) along with a fish entree. We asked for bread along with our meal and they delivered about 4 slices for 4 people. At one point the waiter disappeared for an extended period of time which made me think they were understaffed on a Saturday night. We didn't order dessert but they appeared tasty. Maybe we should have. I can't put my finger on it; they try hard yet seem to come up short.
(3)
Reed O.

This place is unbelievable, by far it's the best restaurant in Portland! When you visit you have to try the sole franchise and their muscles. The atmosphere is very cozy and war! The copper table tops add a very nice touch. I can't say enough great things about this place!
(5)
A. M.

This is my absolutely favorite restaurant in Portland and definitely in my top 5. I have been here a handful of times and always been pleased. The food, the service, the ambience, everything. For the sake of this review, I will just focus on my most recent visit for our first anniversary dinner. Food: For taste plates, we ordered the mushrooms in cream and the taleggio crostini. While small, it was just the right amount for a taste. Very good. The salads (spinach and another one?) came with very fresh ingredients and were nicely sized. As for the entrees, this is the best seafood I have ever eaten. I ordered the scallops boiled and my husband ordered the swordfish pan-seared. Both were phenomenal. Fresh, flavorful, and simple. Wine: Delicious is an understatement. They offer a wide assortment of wines which can make choosing difficult. Not to worry - they have a sommelier on hand to help you if you need it. He helped us in the past. He was very friendly and he didn't make you feel stupid for asking about the different types. All we did was tell him the type of wine we liked and he did the rest. Very awesome. Service: Impeccable. I'm a stickler for good service and our waitress was phenomenal. She greeted us and gave us plenty of time to pick out a bottle of wine and never pushed us throughout the meal. We had an over 2 hour dinner and not once did we feel rushed. She knew when to come and check on us and when to leave us alone. It was GREAT. Ambience: Intimate and casual. The dim lighting and candles add to the cozy feel. There are three different rooms to sit in - the bar area, the kitchen area, or the side room. All areas are nice but we have always sat in the kitchen area. It is a little louder because you are next to the open kitchen but not so loud that you can't enjoy yourself and watch the cooks go to work if you'd like. The side room looks super cozy...I plan on checking that room out on my next visit. Dress: Yelp says "casual" and I agree to an extent. You can get by with jeans but I wouldn't schlep in with a raggy sweatshirt (which is my favorite type of casual wear...at home). A nice top (cardigan, blouse, polo what have you) works great. I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. I cannot wait to go back. I highly recommend it. Although they save 1/3 of their tables for walk-ins, sometimes you have to wait a while, so I recommend making reservations.
(5)
Susie B.

Our favorite restaurant in Portland! Exceptionally high quality and professionalism. The chefs know what they're doing and they do it very well. The two entrees we ordered were perfectly prepared and delicious. The linguini with clams in white sauce is a classic-- the sauce was intricately delicate yet not dull, the clams were fresh and local, the garnish popped but was not over powering. The Sole in a pan had a perfectly crispy coating and was moist on the inside. The ambiance and service were also amazing. A classic. The bread was fresh and delicious too, especially good dipped in the clam sauce.
(5)
M L.

This restaurant was my first target when I had the opportunity to come to Portland, Me. The lobster diavolo caught my attention and I HAD to try it. The restaurant is a very busy place and I highly recommend you to make a reservation. The restaurant is small, cute, and cozy with warm lighting inside. There is a lounge where you can order drinks and hang out. The bread, mussels, lobster diavolo was amazing. While my husband visited the restroom, there was no stopping - I just kept eating, finishing all the food. Service was great. No wonder this restaurant maintains a good review - services, food, atmosphere are all top notch!
(5)
Will C.

How this place got above 3 stars I cannot tell you. Street & Co is trash, our worst restaurant in Portland, Maine. Sunday, September 2, 2012 After teetering at the bar, we were seated, center room, with a look into the open kitchen. The one item I wanted to try was out of stock early in the evening, lobster and Maine crab bread pudding with a shallot madeira cream sauce. Disappointment. We ordered the mussels and oysters. There were two out of three oyster varieties remaining. We debated the lobster diavolo which looked like a seafood cluster thrown in a big bucca di beppo serving dish. The oysters were decent, hastily shucked so I had to watch the slurp, it's to be expected. Winterpoint and Normabegga, red pepper shallot vinegarette. More specifically, we ordered mussels provencial cooked in a pan with garlic, white wine, and butter. A common dish, basic, but palatable with bread accompaniment. Frozen butter could be added with discretion. The worst part of St n Co was the service. An older rotten lady would ruin the rest of the night like spoiled pasta pms. The way we were treated would have been insulting to any customer. Not only were we hurried, random acts of unprofessionalism scattered the remainder of our meal. And because my experience is enhanced by this overalI vacation sentiment (the rest of the vacation was great, more reviews/details to come). I can easily say again that Street & Co is alley trash, our worst restaurant in Portland, Maine.
(1)
Tiffany N.

One of the best meals my husband and I have ever had, and we love food. The service was impeccable as well. A must try when in Portland!
(5)
Eric F.

A fat lobster cut along its sagittal plane surrounded by an armada of mussels, clams and calamari, all laying comfortably on a bed of spicy linguini...the glorious sight filled up my computer screen and I knew that the Lobster Diavolo had to be experienced. The meal began with some (more) Calamari swimming in refreshing and acidic Puttanesca. Not surprisingly, the cephalopod was perfectly tender and almost had a velvety texture to it. But enough of that, onto the seafood fleet! It goes without saying that every piece was fresh as could be with exquisitely executed Fra Diavolo sauce - light and brimming with savory notes that rounded out with smooth, spicy kick. Also, quick tip: break the claws over some of the pasta and mix it up as the lobster juice has an awesome salty and briny flavor. Simply put, one of the best Italian dishes I've had in quite a while and an excellent value too at a little over $20/person. Though my friends and I had to sit outside to get a table in a decent amount of time, I loved the cozy and dimly lit interior. Service was friendly and efficient - nothing spectacular, but the staff got the job done nicely. Not gonna lie, I'm seriously considering driving all the way up here again to try other dishes...and feast on the fleet once again =D
(5)
Adriano M.

Quite possibly one of the Country's best seafood restaraut. The minute you walk in you know your in for a treat. Open kitchen with a wonderfull aroma of fine seafood dishes. during the summer they have outdoor dining. Started with the seafood pasta in red sauce which includes a whole Maine lobster, clams,mussles,calamari in a delicious red sauce. amazing!!....then tried the blackened swordfish, fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. Great wine list and friendly service. I strongly recommend reservations...
(5)
Alyssa F.

Honest to god the best seafood dinner I've ever had. Friends got the scallops with cream which were OUTSTANDING. I had the broiled scallops which were just as good. I started with a cold tomato soup which was divine. Happy to have dined here on a little adventure to Portland!
(5)
Antonio M.

We had much higher expectations for the food. Seasoning was off, food was not prepared properly, and meal could have been prepared better. However ambiance was very nice and the restaurant was very cute.
(3)
Ying X.

the lobster diavolo is so great! it has a lot of garlic and very flavorful. love it!
(5)
Grizzly B.

We came here the other night and had a great meal. I got the blackened swordfish and it was by far the best swordfish I've ever had. My hubby got the scallops and enjoyed them. For a Tuesday evening (7pm reservation) it was quite loud but it didn't bother us. This will be my go to spot for swordfish in Portland from now on.
(4)
Idy T.

I took a weekend trip to Portland, Maine and was searching on yelp for a restaurant to dine at. I was craving some Maine lobster and I was glad that I chose Street & Co.! I ordered a lovely bottle of Pinot Blanc with my meal. For appetizer, I ordered 1/2 dozen of oysters, sardines, and the crab stuffed peppers small plate. The oysters were amazing! I also liked the sardines. It was grilled and lightly salted and brought out the delicious seafood flavor. For my entrÃ©e, I ordered lobster and linguine. The lobster was so delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly too! It was al dente. I also tried some of my friend's scallops in permod and cream. The scallops were perfectly seared. All the seafood here are so fresh! I love how the chefs utilize the best ingredients to accentuate the natural seafood flavors!
(4)
Christina L.

I give them a 10/5. I love 6.5 hours away and I'm going back to Maine next year just to go back to Street & Co. For appetizers, we got the clams which were a little sandy inside. We ordered the lobster Diablo for 2 and scallops. The entrees were literally eye opening. Do not leave this city without going to Street and Co! This is a hidden gem and my only wish is that it's closer to home so I could go more often.
(5)
Lisa C.

OMG!!! The Best Food ever in downtown Portland. We didn't have reservations but if you get to the restaurant 10 min. before they open you can put your name on a list. While waiting for your table (1/3 of the Restaurant is for walk-ins) you can enjoy a Cocktail in the bar/seating area. The Ambiance - Outstanding, the Staff - Outstanding, the Food - Outstanding!!! We had the Lobster Linguini. Highly recommend and it was enough for 2! The Oysters - Outstanding. We will be back!
(5)
Mike S.

Hands down the best seafood dishes in town. I say dishes because if you want a straight lobster, I wouldn't come here. If you want a well crafted, amazingly created, tasty dish, eat here! Don't expect to get in without a reservation, it's tough to walk into here unless you arrive at opening!
(5)
Glenn M.

Went there because of the guide books rave reviews. But it was just OK. The place is crowded and that is part of the ambiance. But it's not relaxing. You have to want to be hyped up. The dishes we had were just decent. I had blue fish. It was good but nothing to rave about. The olive mash potatoes were dry and overly salted - not so hot. SO's scallops were good to but as a scallop maven - just good to her. So mildly disappointed.
(3)
Kelly A.

First of all, the fish was indeed excellent, and we sampled at least 8 varieties of yumminess. By the end of the night, though, I had seen enough Fingerling potatoes to stuff a Sumo wrestler from both ends. Any yelper with personal experience in the restaurant biz will look at following and shrug their shoulders: That is how high-volume joints work, same as it was 100 years ago! But I still beg to differ! Here's what happened at Street & Co. in Portland, ME. We're a party of four tonight. I arrive with a companion and point to my rezzie, - "Can we be seated?" - "Are only two of you here?" - "Yes, but the other two are walking here right now." - "Well, go sit in the waiting room and I'll seat you when they get here." So I thought, "Why can't you just seat us? Do you think I'm lying about my two friends en route?" Not a big deal, but that set a sour note that only got very bitter with the waiter, that unctuous, repellent creature everyone gets sometimes. Patronizing yet smiling; attentive to taking our orders but not to bringing us cutlery or extra bread; asking my guest twice "are you done with that yet?"; hurrying hurrying hurrying at every step, every course; rushing us out the door with passive-agressive tactics that work great at Denny's but not a restaurant considered one of the finest in the metropole. The jerk couldn't even look up from his touchscreen to say goodnight as we walked away from the table. OK, that's just one waiter, but reputations are lost fast with service like this. Hey Street & Co., wake up!! I guess this is now a famous locale, so you don't need to care. Rush the customer and turn those tables; there are plenty of fat cat tourists outside waiting to shuffle in. Here comes another cruise ship; let the foghorn blow!!! If you want to see how Portland, ME, is turning into a Mainer version of gilded-age Boston or NYC eating culture, you found the right spot here. If I'm gonna shell out $100+ for a blissed-out gourmet experience, I will take my Franklins to a smaller, newer locale where I'm treated like a grown-up, and not like a 4-year old kid who brought his parent's piggy bank to bust open. Here's where you should bring your Franklins, just a few new stars off the top of my head, all in ME: Thistle Pig in South Berwick Palace Diner in Biddeford, yes, downtown Biddeford Cafe Nomad in Norway The Wayfarer in Cape Porpoise
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Jeremy H.

Lobster diavalo. 47$ for 1.5lbs lobster that comes with muscles, clams and linguine. Can easily feed 3-4 with all the pasta.
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Keith R.

Went last night and had the seafood paella, I fell in love. Apparently it is a recipe the chef has been working on for awhile and wow different they ever nail it!
(5)
Jamie M.

In a city of fabulous restaurants, this is my favorite. The love the interior-- looks a bit like a French cabin. Food is so good. The Shrimp linguine is my go to.
(5)
Lindsay W.

Treated myself to a birthday dinner here. It was a Monday night with a crazy wait time. So I sat at the bar and had a lovely time with a great meal, a great book, and a great glass of wine. The staff was so friendly and attentive. The ambiance is literally perfect. So warm and cozy. I was in heaven. I had rotating neighbors who all seemed to be tourists. I had a "taste" of eggplant and the mussels marinara for my main. It was so good. I only wish I had stayed for dessert!
(5)
Brittany S.

We called and made reservations for 7:15pm and we got there roughly 15 to 20 minutes earlier than our scheduled reservation time and were seated right away when we arrived. Once we sat down and ordered our drinks we quickly ordered our food, the service that we had was wonderful, our waitress made sure our glasses were full and our bread basket was full as well. We ordered the lobster diavolo and it was so delicious and there was a lot of it left to take home. We got seated fast, gout our drinks and food fast, got our check fast and all with great service! The food was amazing with no complaints. I'm from Minnesota and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing food, good prices, and a nice atmosphere...just make sure to call ahead to make reservations!
(5)
Abigail M.

This was, by far, the best (and most memorable!) meal from our recent trip to Portland, ME and Boston, MA. We got lucky and walked in for a late night dinner and they were able to seat us about 30 minutes later. The atmosphere is like a European country kitchen. The food...OUT OF THIS WORLD. I had the pan seared Sole that was accompanied by roasted potatoes and a vegetable medley. The wine selection was equally superb. Anyone going to Maine looking for a great seafood restaurant. I highly recommend!
(5)
Dunkin B.

Well worth it, have the Lobster Diavolo, informative staff, if you can, book in advance, or walk up early and endure the 2 hour wait.
(5)
Rachel C.

The lobster diavolo. That's all I have to say. It was the best ever and we'll probably have leftovers for years to come. Totally worth the price. Location might be difficult to find for someone unfamiliar with the area but you get so much food for the price and it's really cool how they keep a section available for walk ins. The little street eating area was cute and not rowdy but we ate at 7:30, I don't know how it is later as there are a few bars around there. Service was great and prompt and the meal took a lot less longer to cook than I'd anticipated for one of that caliber.
(5)
Oreo T.

The seafood was incredible good! Very nice restaurant, nice atmosphere! My wife and I ordered the lobster diavolo. It was wonderful! The lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp was fresh, the taste was perfect, and the pasta was so delicious! It was totally worth the money. The waitress was nice, but she spent too much time talking with her friend dining at the next table so she didn't gave us necessary attention during the diner. But the food was absolutely great out there. If you visit the old town Portland, you got to try it out and you will not regret!
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Amy G.

The blackened bluefish was awesome! Got to love a restaurant that serves seafood and nothing but. My dinner mate had scallops in Pernod cream sauce served in the pan it was cooked in. Yum yum yum. And the best vodka gimlet I've had in ages, with fresh lime and local vodka. Fun, busy and charming place!
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macie r.

This is clearly a local favorite, and came highly recommended. We were lucky that they only reserve 2/3 of their tables with early reservations...the remaining 1/3 are for walk in reservations. That made it easy for us, and we were able to get a table outside on a beautiful Portland summer night (late July). Their service, food, were very good, and the ambience was great. We would definitely go back.
(3)
angelique l.

This is a shame because the restaurant is beautiful but the service was incredibly lacking. I came here for my 30th birthday and the reservation was for 8:30pm. I really wish I had spent my birthday somewhere much nicer. We waited forever just for bread and our waitress was just so unfriendly and rude, but what made it worse is that she was giving much better service to the couple right next to us. She checked on them much more often and she didn't rush them. The final straw was when she went to list the dessert specials to the couple next to us, we listened to them as well and had already picked out a dessert option for ourselves. However, when she came back to our table she just dropped off the check. We didn't even get the option of dessert!? Why because it was 9:30pm and they were closing??? Sorry but for these prices I would like my waitress not to decide for me and just give me the check without even thinking I might like to see a dessert menu. I could get better service at iHop for god's sake. We couldn't even call her back to order, she was so obviously done with us. Sure, maybe since it was for my birthday I'm a little bit touchy but I'd be annoyed on any regular day. PS. The chocolate hazelnut torte sounded delicious, too bad we never got the chance to try it considering our waitress just slapped the check down and left.
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Lee L.

Maybe it's because everyone talked it up but I definitely didn't think it was the best food I had ever tasted. Like usual dining outings with me, we go family style. We ordered most of the menu and a handful of cocktails. Their moscow mules are spicy but lack enough alcohol; whereas their Manhattans were way too strong. The mushroom bread pudding toast business was unreal - so fantastic! Their preparation of the sea bass was off-the-charts. Super tender and flavorful. Get the pecan pie with ice cream - you won't be sorry! Everything else though wasn't anything that I hadn't experienced before (lobster diavola, scallops, pastas were nothing out of the ordinary). In the future, I'll pop in for a glass of wine, the mushroom bread pudding, maybe the sea bass and definitely their pecan pie.
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Peter S.

The food was pretty good. The crab bread pudding app was yummy but the the lobster diavolo was just ok. The lobster and the squid were overcooked but the pasta, clams, and mussels were spot on! My main complaint is about the service! It took about 45 minutes after we finished our appetizer before the entree came out! Basically our appetites were ruined and we could not fully enjoy the meal. What made it worse was that our server clearly knew the wait was too long but she never said anything! At least just acknowledge it and apologize but do not try to get us to buy more drinks because of your delays!
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Tom v.

Yes, you'll tell yourself I won't make a pig of myself dunking yet another piece of delicious bread into the savory broath at the bottom of the pan that once contained a perfectly cooked and seasoned dish of linguini and lobster, BUT you will. Same goes for the best mussels I've ever tasted. As a matter of fact, you will ask for more bread and continue dunking until the dish is wiped clean. Awesome food, in a ueber cool, casual, yet vibey setting that will have you returning again so that you can systematically work your way through all the great looking and smelling dishes you didn't order that passed your table in route to someone else's. I'm grateful there isn't a Street and Co. in Los Angeles as I would weigh 500 lbs. Great food, great joint, great service and a must visit when in Portland. Even worth a drive, if you are not. HIGHLY recommend. :-) :-) :-)
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Lydia W.

Hands down the best seafood (and best meal IMO) you can get in Portland. If you judge on food alone, it doesn't get better than this. The atmosphere can feel a bit cramped, but outside seating is wonderful when available.
(5)
Bartholomew K.

Awesome hostess, great bar, really good tapas. That's it. Sat in the lounge and enjoyed the calamari (ok), salt cod salad (surprisingly amazing) and shrimp stuffed egg (really great). Sat at the table and my romaine/beet salad tasted like nothing. Nothing. It had all the textures imaginable and absolutely no flavor. ZERO. Shrimp cakes were super average - I would have come up with a more creative and tasty recipe with 5 ingredients. I was sad about that. Lobster linguini looked blah and tasted blah. Lobster was so overdone we didn't bother cracking the claws open. I mean, seriously? Raw oysters were really nice. Then again, they're really nice 99% of the time... Just saying. Cute cobble stone street, very nice staff - can't imagine coming back for the food or recommending this to anyone.
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Khoi L.

Lobster Diavolo: 5/5 - The menu said it serves 2 so I shared it w/ my girlfriend. It could serve at least 3, maybe 4. I can't believe it had as much seafood as it did & only be $43.95. This entree could easily be $70 & be served family-style. Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 - The restaurant has an old world European feel, very nice.
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Grace S.

The restaurant just has a good feel the minute you walk in. It is tucked away in an alley and when you walk in you have to walk down a long hallway to get to the hostess station. The decore is warm, rustic and inviting, but also has a sense of class. The service is impecable. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. They were willing to split dishes. We had the butternut squash soup and beet salad split and Mussels to start. I then had the lobster. My first Maine Lobster. It was to die for! This is a must visit for me. I am excited to come back!
(5)
Kimber C.

One word... AMAZING! A little bit of Fresh French Seafood heaven tucked away, hidden on Wharf Street. When you enter the restaurant, there is a nice little lounge/ bar to sit at and chat and catch up with friends... But past the bar... and the amazing open kitchen... you enter a totally different world. Cozy little cabin feel... the dining area is very warm, with potted herbs on the window sills and lavender hanging from the ceiling... The rustic ambiance set the perfect mood. The staff was sweet and very attentive. And DO make reservations!! This place packs up FAST!! The Baked Lobster in garlic butter pasta was SO INCREDIBLY GOOD... The lobster was sweet and delicious... falling out of the shell. And the pasta wasn't the least bit heavy... the clarified butter and garlic was just enough to enhance the flavors of the lobster and bring you back to the pasta, served in a pan (which I loved even more). The desserts were also fantastic! A light sweet touch to finish off the end of an amazing meal. I would travel all the way back to Portland, Maine JUST for this restaurant.
(5)
Ross W.

One of the best meals I had in Portland. Everything was scrumptious, from Oysters (which I generally don't eat), Arugula Salad to Lobster Diavolo . The last dish was nothing short of brilliance. It could easily feed 4. I felt guilty wasting so much pasta and seafood. Had to even forgo dessert. What a lovely dinner.
(5)
H T.

The tuna bolognese (the evening special) was amazing and the sole francaise was delicious and full of buttery goodness. The apps were decent but I would have been much happier if I just had more of the tuna bolognese and sole; FYI the apps we had were halibut stuffed peppers, salmon pate, and crab meat in a phyllo dough.
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Ada T.

Delicious introduction to Portland, ME! Street & Company is tucked away in a small alley with several other shops and restaurants. On a Tuesday night, it was packed (though we could get seated without a reservation immediately). For the weekend, I would definitely recommend a reservation. Inside is very charming and cozy. The tables are packed quite closely together and it's pretty noisy. There's an open kitchen, but no table really has a view of it, which is too bad. I love seeing chefs in action The menu is filled with tons of seafood; fish and shellfish prepared in every way. Originally, we thought about sharing the lobster diavolo but I appreciated our waitress' honesty when she said that it's not really necessarily the restaurant's specialty, but people order it because it's a cool looking idsh that gets featured in magazines. We switched up to go with the waitress' recommendations. We started with a very good mesculun salad with goat cheese, cured duck, and a pomegranate vinaigrette. It was very nicely dressed, and the cured duck was so tasty (like a super flavorful piece of ham). There was also some good bread served with butter and salt/pepper. For my main course I had the sole menuiere. Portions are big here. The dish arrived in the pan it cooked in so everything was piping hot. I tried not to think about the stick of butter that must have been melted into my pan while I devoured the perfectly cooked fish. It's a bit pricey, as most seafood restaurants are, but well worth it.
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Scott C.

Our party of 5 dined here over the Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful time. The restaurant itself is cozy with dim lighting and exposed beams throughout the place really made you feel you in a rustic home. We had a drink in the bar prior to being seated and the waitress was very helpful with our drinks even taking one back that we didn't care for. Our waitress at dinner was wonderful. She was attentive, knowledgeable and patient with us as we had many questions about the menu to which she provided great advice and recommendations. We ate a couple of appetizers including the mussels and scallops - both of which were very flavorful and perfectly cooked. For our main dishes two people split the Lobster Diavolo (which I think 3 people could easily share) and loved it. I had the special which was a fisherman's stew with a tomato saffron broth. Amazing is all I can say - I savored every bite of the dish as it was packed with fish and seafood that the saffron sauce just enhanced. Eating here was one of the highlights of our trip to Maine - what a great place to eat with a cozy atmosphere and great food!
(5)
Steve W.

Contrary to Yelp saying they are closed on Mondays, we are here thanks to their awesome cook Doug telling us the truth. Great food, oysters and the sole francaise are the best!
(5)
Angela S.

Great service, amazing location, love the open kitchen! The bread on the table was amazing. We had several tastes, starters and entrees and I would definitely return for any of them. I had the whole grilled fish and the server offered to filet it for us, so thoughtful! The interior is so cute, I can't wait to bring people to Street & Co when they visit Portland.
(5)
Eric H.

Fantastic meal! Great service, bargain "tastes" ($4 appetizers - try a few), and really good seafood, expertly prepared. We had blackened salmon and the grilled lobster with garlic/butter linguine, both of which were fantastic. Add to that a great wine list (a half-dozen good whites by the glass - go with the Vermentino instead of the French Chardonnay), and yummy desserts.
(5)
Lily F.

Visited Street & Co. on our mini honeymoon...they were courteous and fantastic to say the least. We enjoyed an appetizer of oysters, a triple cream cheese (gratis!), two fantastic entrees (the scallops and the mussels marinara), and a bottle of wine (Trimbach-yum!). The atmosphere is cozy and decadent...we enjoyed our food and the ambiance of the restaurant really made for a perfect evening!
(5)
Doug K.

This was the worst experience on the entire east coast. We waited for 1-1/2 hours on a Sunday after 8PM for a seat at the bar because "there were not seats in the dining room. A couple that came in 45 minutes after us were seated before us.
(1)
Brandon H.

This is a really cute upscale seafood restaurant in the heart of the Old Port district that has a rustic farm to table feel with garlic and other produce vines hanging from the ceilings alongside copper finishings. The menu features many Italian and other Mediterranean cuisine influences. This is a great setting for a date or a group dinner. They have an above average old world wine list, but are very limited when it comes to new world wines. They serve country style homemade bread with fresh butter that is delicious as well. We ordered a half dozen naked oysters, the calamari in peperonata and the lobster diavolo for two. We had 3 different types of oysters from nearby ports in Scarborough and another port near Portland. The oysters were as fresh as they come and served with a very tasty dipping sauce. They were delicious. The calamari was very disappointing. The calamari was overcooked and the Italian style tomato based sauce preparation overpowered the calamari. I would not order this again. The lobster diavolo was incredible and offered an eclectic mix of Portland seafood (lobster, calamari, mussels, clams) that was cooked in a mild fra diavolo sauce that was rich with roasted red peppers, onions, cilantro and other spices. The portion was way more than enough for 2. It could have easily fed 3 or 4. If I were to do over again, I would have just scratched the calamari from my order. We paired the meal with a 2008 Chateau Darcin Bordeaux that paired really well with the spice of the lobster diavolo but was delicate enough to also be paired with the oysters. It was a decent wine. To do over again I probably would have gone with an Italian red like a medium bodied Super Tuscan, Nebbiolo or Barbera. It is also worth mentioning that we had a 9pm reservation on a Saturday night and were the last table to finish up and the staff was very accommodating and did not try to rush us out of the restaurant. In total, we had a great experience. I highly recommend checking this place out.
(4)
Danielle H.

After such stellar Yelp reviews, we decided to try this place on 2nd anniversary trip to Portland. We somehow mixed up the reservation time and ended up coming half an hour late, but they were super accommodating and found a table for us within 20 minutes. There is a big bar/seating area to wait while your table is ready. There, we ordered a couple glasses of wine and one of the appetizers - proscuitto with spicy melon, which was pretty good. We had already looked at the menu, so once we were seated, we knew which dish we would conquer: the Lobster Diavolo. And my god, was it delicious and gigantic!!! The waiter warned us that it would be a messy dish, and he was right. The seafood and pasta was in a spicy sauce, so when you crack the lobster, you're bound to get red juice all over your hands. But I am all about a messy seafood experience so I did not mind it one bit! When they said it was for two, they really mean four, because despite my husband's most valiant efforts, we still had quite a bit leftover. All in all, a very nice place to eat and to get some true New England seafood!
(4)
Christine F.

Maybe I'm just a daughter rebelling against her father, but I don't understand the appeal of this restaurant. Street and Company is my parent's go-to restaurant for upscale seafood in Portland and in theory I should really like this restaurant but mehh, it's just OK. I do appreciate the dÃ©cor and location, but the only time I've ever been blown away is once I see the bill. I'll return, but only if daddio is picking up the tab.
(3)
Lee T.

This is a highly recommended restaurant in the back ally of downtown Portland. The decor is ok for an old building with low ceiling nothing special. the table layout is not ideal. I would like to give them a four stars if not consider their services and price. I think the higher the price the better the services should go hand in hand together. We had an reservation at 8 pm and the table was ready even we arrived a few minutes early. The restaurant is packed but no one is waiting for a table. We got seated in the back corner next to the ladies room. May be that is why we were kind of forgotten. We need to look for someone to refill the water. When we asked for more bread the waiter bring in a lot less than the first time for a table of five. For a pricy restaurant and they try to save on the bread. A little unthinkable. We ordered the popular Lobster Diavolo for two, for $ 42 is a deal consider most entries from mid $ 20's to $30. If you are not a big eater it is adequate for two. Overall the taste is delicious except the lobster texture is too soft . Either the type of lobster they used or overcook a little. The spicy juice on t to the linguini is a little too rich for me, I wish they can add another lb of linguini bed. Other fish entries ordered by other group members are very tasty. The kitchen is in the basement same as the little men room down with a narrow stairs. I do not know how they get away with the ADA requirement. It get fairly noisy and you can hear it in the dinning area. Overall the food is unique and above average. Services could be improved.
(3)
Elise G.

Seafood with an intimate atmosphere. The whole fish was awesome. It came in the pan, bone and all. I liked the old feel of the building's interior with brick, wood, and low wooden beams streaking the ceiling. The kitchen was open and it's bustling energy flowed into the dining room. The ambiance was intimate with dim lighting and closely sat tables. Service was excellent. Food came out fast and our server was friendly. The cocktail waitress in the lounge was extremely patient and accommodating too, and she tended to my boyfriend and I for a good hour while we waited for our guests to arrive. We ordered oysters on the half shell and she kept drinks flowing into our cozy nook. The location is easy to miss if you're driving. The front door is in an alley way, but I think the fact that it's hidden makes it more alluring and adds to the feel of the entire experience.
(5)
Emma L.

Best meal I've had in Portland. Simply delicious! Everything was juuuuuuuust enough flavor and not a pinch more. The clams appetizer with white wine butter sauce with pancetta was divine. The lobster stuffed peppers was also freakin' delicious -- if they weren't $5 a pop, I can probably eat about 15 of them in one sitting.
(5)
Rosie M.

Beautiful space. We sat in the middle room, with the open kitchen. It was a bit brighter than I would have preferred, but I suppose the cooks should be able to see what they are doing. If you want a more quiet table, maybe ask for the other room. We had the lobster diablo for two. It seemed to be the specialty, and we felt the need to order lobster at least once during our Maine trip. It was excellent and giant. It was fun to eat. Our server was friendly and attentive. The building is so classically "New England". It was a memorable dinner.
(4)
Cody C.

ate here with the husband on our first night in portland. was good food... but way overpriced. ordered the sauteed squid appetizer (fried is so overrated) - which was honestly the best part of the meal. saved up some of the table bread to sop up the sauce. it was beautiful. for entrees we ordered the lobster in garlic/butter pasta and broiled scallops (came with sauteed zucchini and potatoes). lobster was nice but came split down the middle - and once it was set in the butter - was pretty hard to get a hold of to crack.... and when i did crack... shells landed back in the pasta. kind of awkward. pasta was a bit boring as well - could have used cracked pepper and cheese. scallops were lovely - but for 28 dollars - i expect more than 7 smallish scallops. so that was disappointing. as others have mentioned - bread and butter arrive cold. our waitress was lovely and we watched some horrible drunk b*tch berate her about not getting her a cab in time and demanding a slip to take away part of the tip that she had given her.. she got zero managerial support. was very sad. she came over to get our food order and i told her not to worry about that crazy bitch - and that if she needed a witness to talk to her manager to let us know. good meal - overpriced. probably wouldn't return.
(3)
Joe C.

Everything here was pretty great! Somehow the oysters were sweeter than I've ever had. The scallops with pernod and cream, whole fish (durade) and lobster with linguine were stand outs. Service was ok... not exceptional but notably mediocre. Atmosphere is nice with very old architecture and design with open beams. Very close to 5 stars if service was a little better.
(4)
Gigi C.

Fabulous Mussels
(5)
Steve L.

First fancy pants Portland dining experience last summer was an absolute win. Found Street and Co on Yelp driving up from Providence. For some reason, OpenTable failed, so I dumped my reservation for the Italian joint across the street when I walked in and discovered there was indeed a table for two available. Excellent decision on my part. Mackerel appetizer was delicately done - salted, toasted skin with flesh that melts in the mouth. Yes, mackerel; no, no mackerel stink. Truly a winner. For mains, had the broiled whole fish of the day - it was sea bass. The 11-inch guy came as advertised, head and tail on. Perfectly scaled sides of the fish flaked with a fork, and was absolutely delicious. So good that I couldn't bear to leave any bass uneaten - I even attacked the poor guy's cheeks and seriously gave the eyes some thought. Date had the shrimp scampi. Linguini. Large portion, with jumbo jumbo shrimp that had the perfect level of tooth pop combined with a very appropriate level of salt. Unlike other places, the oil, butter, and noodles melded very well - it certainly didn't taste like the grease pots of other lesser scampi establishments. Garlic to 11, as one may expect. Ambiance was nice - hammered copper tabletops, with rustic/nautical wall ornamentation. It was cool to see the cooks broiling away in the open first floor kitchen. Perhaps too busy for "intimate," but fits "romantic" just fine. Beer selection benefited from Portland location - Allagash White was both delicious and very appropriate for the meal. Who drinks wine anymore anyway? #Winning.
(5)
Eric F.

A local told us about this place and said it was a favorite of her and her husband, so we decided to check it out. We were lucky to get reservations the day of as they gave us a choice of either 6 pm or 8:45(apparently it's a very busy place). It worked out perfectly though since it was the 4th of July and it gave us plenty of time to accommodate our plans later to watch the fireworks display at the eastern end of town. My first reaction, wonder and awe as I marveled over the brick-lined decor and was even more amazed to get a front row seat to watching your food being prepared as the kitchen is out in the open. Copper pots and pans hung from the ceiling, giving it a more homely feel as I got see what goes on behind the scenes. Upon sitting down, I ordered this fresh mackerel appetizer which for some reason doesn't appear on the menu when I looked it up online. I don't totally remember the details of the dish but it was my first time trying mackerel and I have to say it was pretty good. It was also my first time trying their grilled bluefish. There's a fine selection of fish that can either be grilled or blackened and since I'm a bigger fan of grilled food I decided to have it done that way. Well, I must say, i was really impressed with how it came out. After that one experience I may go as far as to declare it one of my favorite seafood platters, a dish that doesn't spare your taste buds of any delectable flavor. My girlfriend had the shrimp with garlic and butter over linguine which was preceded by the mesclun green salad with peaches almonds, valdeon cheese and basil dressing. I had a sample of her entree and the shrimps were quite succulent. In short, I had no regrets about going to this place and would strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Portland for the first time. What's ironic though is that when I was planning my trip looking up restaurants in Portland, this place caught my eye but I didn't find it interesting since it said it served Mediterranean cuisine that I could get back home and despite Portland being very cosmopolitan, I was looking for something with more local flavor. Well, I totally take that back cause the food at this place is definitely top notch and I look forward to coming back for seconds!
(4)
Christina M.

Waited about two hours after much talk about this place. I must say, it was worth it, but call ahead if you can. Loved the environment and dÃ©cor. Food was great, I mean lots of flavor fresh seafood and great portions. Got the much talked about fra diavolo for two! One thing I noted is for some reason the waiter was not every friendly and attentive to our table, and yet this place is relatively small. I'm pretty big on that so this is why it's not getting a full 5 stars. If you're ever looking for a must go to spot in Portland, I'd say this is one of them!
(4)
Kia B.

Amazing! Although I don't live in Portland we visit a couple of times a year and this is the first time I ever stopped to see what this restaurant is all about. Wish I had discovered it year's ago! I highly recommend sitting at the bar for dinner...it's a very different atmosphere and FUN! We loved the bartenders company and watching them work was like attending a cool, hip magic show...they know their stuff - particularly their wines! The seafood pasta for two (more like 5!) was flavorful and aplenty. I highly recommend this restaurant as it is my new favorite in Portland.
(5)
M B.

Lobster diavolo and berry pie! Enough said. This meal was incredible. Next time in Portland I will be returning.
(5)
Philip N.

Street and Company is a hidden gem in Maine. Tucked away in an almost back alley, step inside the joint and you're transported away to one of the best dining experiences on this side of the coast. The wide-open seating area gives you a bevy of drink selections and seats as you wait for your table. And likely wait you shall, because the place is popping. Enter the dining room area and you have the pleasure of eating right next to the wide open kitchen. And not just a slim view above a counter into the back. No, it's wide open for anyone to see. It really is one of the cooler dining experiences. Be sure to get some oysters, as they provide a great and diverse selection of oysters from all over. And yes, what they say is true. The Lobster Diavolo is a godsend of a culinary creation. Lobster piled high upon an already delicious concoction of linguine and shell fish in butter wine sauce. The thing is gigantic. It doesn't end. it's as if Jesus himself were under the table regenerating the mound of pasta and clams and mussels. Even if the big J himself isn't under the table, the dining experience is still heavenly. See what I did there?
(5)
Genoa W.

We had high hopes. We were saving our seafood cravings for Street and Co. after hearing so much about their specialties. Ordered a 'taste'-- the pickled fiddleheads, ramps, and jamon serrano. Pretty tasty. However, after that it went downhill. Mussels provencal was our choice for a starter. Mussels were very chalky, the texture was all wrong, and the sauce was lackluster at best. The mussels at a chinese buffet in our hometown (later shut down for HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS) were fresher and tastier. Which isn't saying much... We split the scallops in Pernod after reading the rave reviews by other Yelpers. One was distinctly rancid and the other five were... unappetizing. At this point we had eaten a bowl of mussels in it's entirety out of optimistic politeness, so more suspiciously textured seafood was gag-inducing. The Pernod sauce was fine, the veggie and grain sides were honestly more appealing than the scallops. Although they did seem misplaced in the dish (salty/vinegary broccoli, caramelized onions, red peppers). Ultimately, a huge disappointment. The highlight of our trip was our helpful, friendly, knowledgeable server. Also a glass of cabernet. Still slightly nauseous recalling the meal and will never, ever return.
(2)
Erica C.

This is the second time I have eaten here and the second time I have been utterly disappointed. The only good remarks I can make about this lack-luster restaurant is that their desserts are delicious, particularly the pies. The menu, waiters and chefs are deceiving. If you do not pay attention to detail then this might be over missed, but not to me. My salad was described to have "spiced almonds," not true. The vegetables served with the fish were described "roasted," again not true. The halibut and sole again were nothing to write home about. The halibut was extremely dry. However, the blueberry pie was heavenly thanks to the wonderful pastry chef that is staffed here. Forget the hype, try elsewhere, this place is for suckers.
(2)
Vivi L.

We came here on Friday night and had an 8:30 reservation. You can tell the place was super busy. There 3 groups of party of 4 sitting in the waiting area and apparently they all had 8PM reservations and they didn't get seated until 8:40 and when the hostess came over to tell one of the group that they will be seated shortly, one of the guy made a comment that she had said that about 20 mins ago. You can tell that the hostess is getting annoyed so she snapped back she has been waiting for their tables to clear as the ppl on the tables have finished their meals but are still sitting there talking. She apologized to them for the delays and told them that the appetizers will be on the house. We finally got seated at 9:05PM. Our waitress came over immediately and told us the specials. I decided to order the Mesclun Salad to start and the Branzino which was one of the specials. It didn't take too long for our appetizer to show up. My salad was just OK. It was a little overdressed. My husband's squid appetizer was really good and the portion was pretty big for appetizer. When my main dish came out, the Branzino came as a whole fish and I didn't mind that as I've had many whole fish before. I started digging in and the fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was absolutely sublime. After I took a bite, our waitress came over and asked if I would like her to de-bone the fish and I said yes even though I didn't mind eating it like that. I have to say the Branzino was one of the best fish dish that I ever had. Overall our food experience here was great except the minor hiccup with the delay in seating us. I highly recommend this restaurant if you ever come to Portland.
(4)
Matt G.

My wife and I really enjoyed this place, but was not blown away for all the hype it gets. It is a trendy little place offering some tasty dishes. I lower my rating for two reasons, we ordered clams as an appetizer and there was quite a bit of sand in the dish, which left an unpleasant taste in our mouths as well as overall mouthfeel. We both were excited to get the Lobster Diavolo dish everyone raves about, except they were out of it... So, she settled for shrimp with butter and garlic and it was so so. Was missing that garlic flavor. I had mussels marinara and enjoyed the flavor of the dish. The tomatoes were bursting with flavor, but the dish missed on the whole. The sauce was on the watery side and just too little of it for the abundance of noodles in the dish.
(3)
Boo H.

Another disappointing place to eat at in Portland. I had high hopes for this place with the $$$ and 4.5 stars, but was very disappointed. My bf and I ordered the infamous lobster diavolo for two.. IT WAS NOT GOOD! If only it taste as good as it looks. Thumbs down!!!
(1)
AnnMarie N.

An absolutely wonderful meal in every aspect; service was attentive and kind, ambiance was romantic and I loved the open kitchen. I started with the seasonal salad which was so tasty, and then I had the broiler scallops and my husband had the grilled lobster over linguine with lemon, butter and garlic. My scallops were cooked perfectly, they were pillowy and easy to cut, not tough or rubbery. I usually never eat pasta when I'm out to eat, but after I finished MY meal I found myself helping him clean HIS plate too. We saw wait staff bringing out the lobster diavolo for 2 and it looked unreal: huge portion and the smell coming off those plates was heavenly. If/when we travel back up to Maine, I'm getting that even if it's just for myself! Just a fantastic dinner for our last night up here!
(5)
Tara L.

If I could give this a 6 or 7 star rating, I would. My husband and I had a delicous, decadent and leisurely meal here on Sunday night. We had initially given our name to the waitress for a table but when we went to sit at the bar for a drink while we waited, the bartender invited us to stay for dinner and get started right then. We took him up on it and ordered a great bottle of red wine (a Planeta merlot that was medium bodied and perfect with food). The bartender was friendly and attentive without being too overbearing which was exactly what we were hoping for. It was also nice to sit at the bar and watch the oysters being shucked. We got a taste of dates stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and wrapped in bacon...oh my word, they were delightful and maybe the best bacon-wrapped date dish I have had (I always ordered bacon wrapped dates) with the sharp cheddar. The bacon was nicely smoked and very flavorful without overwhelming the date or the cheese. The fresh baby asparagus with parmesan cheese and a savory zabaglione and a sprinkling of spiced lemon juice was to die for. I wanted to lick the plate but I refrained very unwillingly. We ordered the lobster diavolo that took a long time but was totally worth it. It says for two but it was probably for four people. We almost got salads but thankfully we didn't because the diavolo was enormous. Diavolo is a spicy and garlicky tomato based sauce and this was a great rendition of it although my only complaint was that it wasn't quite spicy enough but the other spices and the garlic made up for that. I rarely encounter a dish out that has enough garlic but this one did and it was amazing. The diavolo comes in a huge metal pan, almost a wok of sorts and is full to the brim with pasta, sauce and the seafood on top. The pasta and sauce were topped with clams, mussels, squid/baby octopi, calamari and a huge lobster. The only thing I didn't like about this dish was that the calamari rings were too big and seemed a bit overcooked. All the other seafood was cooked to perfection though. The little baby squid/octopi were delicious and very tender but my husband still wouldn't eat them. There was so much sauce that seeped into the mussel and clam shells that it was wonderful but messy to suck out the meat and the sauce from each shell. The linguine was cooked firmly al dente which was perfect. We didn't finish this dish but took a large box of pasta back to our hotel. I ended up getting up in the middle of the night and eating some more with my fingers. Yes, it was that good! We didn't have room for dessert which was quite sad since it sounded like they had some great desserts. The espresso I had to top the meal was dark and bitter. I splashed a bit of cream into it and it was even more amazing.
(5)
Alex L.

Friendly service in a low key but nice atmosphere. The yellowfin tuna bolognese special was amazing.
(4)
Joseph P.

Lobster diavolo is one of the best meals I have ever had. Yes the prices here are high for Maine but it's worth it. Personally I enjoy the service and food here compared to Fore Street, but maybe that's comparing apples to oranges because one is New American and the other is Seafood. Small place so make a reservation and just relax and have a good time
(4)
Melody P.

There are a few things that could possibly make turning 40 bearable.....A good bottle of something pink & bubbly and a mind blowing dinner that makes you forget about the few extra lines that seemed to show up on your forehead overnight. The adventure begins with a romantic walk arm & arm down the quaint cobblestone side street that leads to Street & Co. Walking across the threshold, you are instantly greeted with the overwhelming feeling that you have entered Bilbo's cottage from the Hobbit. The rustic, yet humble ambiance is neither pretentious nor stuffy. The air is filled with such energy and warmth, I instantly knew this night would be something very special. From the moment we sat down, we were pleasantly greeted and informed of the evenings specials and settled in to review the abundant offerings from both the wine & dinner menu's. From the bottle of Rose Brut, to the Pear & Duck salad, to the Scallops in Pernod & Cream, to the Panna Cotta, (this is only a sampling of the tasty vittles we noshed on throughout our Street & Co. indulgence) Street & Co. just kept delivering. Every course exceeding the greatness of the one before. It was neither ostentatious nor pedestrian...it was hot chocolate on a rainy day, good. It was sloppy joe day at school, good. It was someone paying the toll for you, good. It was quite simply, one of those places that you can't stop talking about even after you've eaten your next meal the following day....and the day after that. It is that place that you will say that you've had the pleasure to have experienced and can't wait till you get to experience again. Bring your hungry and set your food cruise control on Street & Co.
(5)
A C.

We had a fantastic meal here. It's predominantly seafood-based, no surprise there. The menu is simple, which I think is the point. Great products with flavor, and no unecessary panache. We had the salad with roasted duck breast, which was okay. It was a salad...with roasted duck breast. The other appetizer was crabmeat on a pastry puff that was drenched in butter, but in a very, very good way. It took a lot of willpower to share it. Despite all the rave reviews of the lobster diavolo, we had the specials ($24 each) of the day, a Hake and a stew of clams, mussels, swordfish, and tuna (yeah, my thoughts exactly). The dishes are served in hot pans, and they had distinct and delicious sauces -- the Hake was cooked to perfection, and "the best fish I've had in a while" was a repeated remark. The stew was also a very solid dish, but ended being the Scottie Pippen to Michael Jordan (ie, the Hake). We had a bread pudding for desert, which was good -- not mind-blowing, but a satisfying end to the meal (John Paxson?). Service was very good throughout the night, with appropriate attention and hospitality. Although, I acknowledge, 1) it's the winter, and 2) we ate at 530PM. I was a big fan of the ambiance, with wooden beams, brick walls, and various food items hanging from the rafters. It definitely gave a vintage feel to the place.
(4)
Annie F.

Monday night no reservations but was able to get seated immediately. Seasonal salad was cabbage, okay but wish I'd gotten the kale. Pieces of cabbage were a bit long and very crunchy. I felt like they were sticking out of my mouth. Taste was good, just awkward to eat. Entree of sole franchise was as good as it gets, lightly egg battered' here huge filets. Husband got the whole fish, branzini, check my spelling. Very well prepared. His appetizer, halibut stuffed pepper, was not a hit, not as memorable as rest of meal. I would definitely return.
(5)
Scott P.

This is my favorite restaurant anywhere. Have been going here not long after it opened up in 1989 (it was half the size it is today). My experience is the same time after time, very consistent and very good. Love the copper tables, service is professional and very good. But for over 25 years, I have only ordered the Lobster Diavolo, so I can't comment on the other entrees (a bit of a weakness in my review). In my defense, the Diavolo is the perfect dinner at my most favorite restaurant. You don't mess with perfect. The open kitchen is very cool. The bread they serve before dinner is to die for as well. Even the butter tastes better than your average butter. As if Farmer John just delivered it himself. The warm pecan pie is a must. The tables are a little tight, but that's never been a problem. In fact, you can see the entrees brought out to your neighbors (it's always fun to see what other folks order!). I don't know how to describe this, but the sizzling/clanking from the kitchen and the various conversations from the tables tend to merge together into this cozy little dining experience where everyone seems to be having a great time. I wouldn't change a thing about Street & Co.
(5)
Brenda W.

Great food, I would highly recommend this place. My partner and I shared the mussels appetizer and the sole entree. Wow, the bread was delicious and we used it to soak up the yummy garlic and white wine sauce that the mussels were cooked in. Had a very light and delicious pana cotta for desert.
(5)
Keith A.

Wow. The food is amazing and the ambiance fantastic. The menu is local fresh and seasonal. If you want excellently prepared Maine seafood this is the place to check out.
(5)
John R.

It was great! Susan was a wonderful waitress. The food was fantastic. We were looking for local seafood and defiantly found what we were looking for. Started with the Pepper tastes and the mussels. Main course of Blackened Tuna, scallops and lobster. All were wonderful.
(5)
Laurie B.

Fabulous food! Their little taste menu, at $4 per dish, is a real treat. We tried the duck with goat cheese and balsamic, enough for about 4 bites and very yummy. Hubby loved the salt cod bite, I was not a fan of the peppers but it looked great. The monchego and fig dish was interesting, and the half dozen oysters were very good. We started the evening in the bar and really loved the vibe. Service in the bar was exceptional, you just had to imagine you wanted something and a server was looking at you waiting to hear what you wanted. Drinks and food came incredibly quickly. We were seated in the dining room which is really small and tight after less than 30 minutes and there the waitstaff was harder to find. They could have made quite a bundle on us just on our bar bill if only we had been offered the option of ordering. As it was we each had only 1 glass of wine, unheard of for those that have dined with us :) Hubby had the whole fish which was swoon worthy. Really the best thing I have tasted in a long time. I had the pernod scallops which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We broke our no carb rule for the exceptional bread from Standard Bakery. Really wanted to give this a 5 star review but the lack of tending we received in the dining room precluded that. But go for the food! We will be back! Was really surprised that the main menu offered absolutely no non-fish dishes. No chicken, no beef, etc. What do non-fish eaters eat when they go there?
(4)
Georgina L.

excellent.... excellent.... excellent. nothing on the menu but mind-blowing, joygasmic, fresh from the shell seafood. rustic, charming decor with very personable service. you won't regret it.
(5)
John D.

Great ambiance, service and food.
(5)
John B.

We had one of our best experiences ever. Stopped by earlier in the day to change reservation time and besides being able to change, we were able to select our table(I have a hearing problem and requested a table where my back was to a wall). The food was absolutely delicious. From the bread, the tastes, the scallops with Pernod in cream sauce and marvelous blueberry pie. I don't remember the name of our server but she could not have been better, the supporting staff was also terrific.
(5)
Jacques D.

Had a reservation for 4 and was seated immediately upon arrival. Old school decor and nice layout. Ordered a dozen oysters and razor clams. Great flavors on the razors and oysters were fresh. Had lobster diavolo and mediterrean bass as entrees. Huge portions on both and flavors were excellent. Would definitely recommend to all.
(5)
Ryan F.

Great food. Pricey. Lobster with linguine was outstanding.
(5)
Yu Mei K.

BEST BEST BEST restaurant i have EVER EATEN AT. got to try their desserts. The service is excellent the seafood is unlike any you have ever tasted. we drove from NJ to go there for the weekend and just to eat at this place. IT IS WORTH IT. do not go to the floating restaurant, tourists!!! THIS IS WHERE IT IS AT!!! Update: Try the pasta with the lobster and the panna cotta both out of this world!
(5)
Jeff M.

Street & Company, in one dinner, wiped my memories of the preceding three days, which involved indulging in excellent Memphis BBQ. Impressive. How good was this place? The oysters (two kinds) were absolutely delicious. But when I ate the mussels (provencal with garlic, white wine, and butter), I forgot about the oysters. When I ate the scallops (in Pernod and cream), I forgot about the mussels. When I ate the lobster (grilled with linguine, butter, and garlic), I forgot about the scallops. When I finished eating, I realized I had switched seats with my brother. To minimize any disturbance of the food; the food was delicate and delivered in hot and heavy frying pans. It was easier and faster this way. Ever do that with dinner? I haven't. One of the best dinners I've ever had this year. And not just in Portland either.
(5)
Bob M.

I read all the reviews. Had recommendation from magzne writer so we went. Problem food is great but very salty. The server was a mlug-surly condescending and rude. Spoiled the evening. Ate five other places in town. ALL had better rating. So if u go ask about salt and definitely watch the servers. Would not repeat.
(1)
Adelyn V.

I would love to give this restaurant a five star review, or even a three star review. Our experience was truly a 2.5 but yelp doesn't give me that option, and the service was so bad I'm rounding down. In summary: My husband and my in-laws and I have already been to the absolutely excellent restaurant Fore Street (in their case, multiple times) and I had similarly high expectations for Street & Company (sister restaurants and Street Co. is the original). We eat out quite regularly and I'm a seafood aficionado. My husband and I had the same reaction to Street & Company's food: good, but not great. I think if you haven't eaten a lot of excellent seafood in your day, it's definitely better than average and you may even think it's great. I certainly enjoyed my food and found the appetizers better than the entree, in particular, the delicious mussels provencale. I think the mussels on their own would have been a five star meal if the service lived up to the food. For our entree, my husband and I split the much-hyped lobster diavolo. The presentation is fun; the enormous lobster and similarly large portions of calamari, white fish and other seafood with linguine is served tableside in the copper pan in which it was cooked. The seafood was good, but not great. The diavolo sauce was disappointing; very little "kick" for what I expect for diavolo and we both agreed it was lacking in the appropriate degree of acidity. I think a higher proportion of tomatoes in the sauce would have helped fix this issue. Now, on to the service, which deserves its own paragraph. We came with my in-laws and grandparents-in-law. They were unceremoniously dumped and shoved in a table in the back, which would be fine under normal circumstances as the restaurant is cramped and busy, but the staff wasn't too nice about it. Our waitress, however, was an abomination. To start, it took 25 minutes (I timed it) from when we arrived until we even received water, let alone drinks. She was dismissive and rude and didn't seem to know her menu. To cap off the evening, my husband ordered a beer halfway through our dinner, which never arrived. When she brought the check she stated, and I quote, "Oh, I never put in the order for your beer. Do you still want that?" Uh... NO. Unimpressive and she really rubbed us all the wrong way. Certainly not the experience you expect at one of the better restaurants in Portland. I doubt we'll be back the next time we're in Maine. Save your duckets and go to Fore Street instead--better (make that excellent) food and great service!
(2)
ali f.

Well, this place is adorable. Portland is a cute little town and restaurants like this are one of the reasons why. The seafood is SO fresh and delicious. It has a really warm and cozy feel inside, BUT gets very, very crowded- make reservations or get there early. If possible, sit outside. The street is cobblestone and the buildings are old and quaint. It makes for an excellent backdrop for an excellent meal.
(5)
Richard H.

Was in Portland on business on a Wednesday night. Tried 2 other restaurants and both were over a hour wait. Ended up at Street and Company and they had 2 seats just come open at the bar. Service and food was outstanding. Bartender made excellent suggestions and they were good choices. I had swordfish and it was prepared perfectly. Would definitely return.
(4)
Patrick F.

Who runs out of LOBSTER in MAINE?!?!? These guys do but that's where my complaints end. Having eaten there I now understand how they can run out of Lobster in Maine. The food was phenomenal! The service was top knotch! This was the best meal I've had in Portland and the second best I've had in Maine. Since the other was at some seafood shack ten years ago whose name I've long since forgotten, I'll avoid getting sidetracked on that. I had the Bluefish as my main course. It was savory and accompanied by buttery chopped zucchini and summer squash like you read about. I sampled the nomtastic Scallops in Pernod Cream sauce as well which came in skillet which I thought was novel (and efficient). The crab pastry thing left a little to be desired but I'm biased against the crab up north having grown up on the Chesapeake.
(5)
Porter W.

My fiance and I decided to stop in Portland on our way back from a Freeport shopping expedition on a crispy fall day. We had stopped off in Portland on our way up for brunch and ended up here for Dinner on our way back down to Boston.... In a bit of lovely restaurant karma we initially stopped by J's - but seeing the crowd and the line - decided to try our luck at Street & Company... As luck would have it a couple cancelled or didn't show for dinner so we were seated right away despite the place being relatively packed on a Saturday night. The ambiance is cozy - tables are close by and you should expect to be willing to show off what you're having for dinner to your neighbors, and it's likely they'll let you take a peep at what they're having. The decor is rustic - our table top was copper clad - right next to the server's station which was a re-purposed farm kitchen table. Yes it's a bit loud - but neither of us had to shout to be heard. The wine list was quite alright with some decent vintages and selections. I can see why Yelp claims the cuisine is Greek inspired - the wine list had a number of choices from that region - even if the cuisine isn't particularly Greek. I had a couple of glasses of the CÃ´tes du RhÃ´ne and my fiance had a nice glass of RosÃ©. Interestingly they've divided their starters into "Tastes" and Appetizers. The "Tastes" are small plates akin to tappas sized servings. If you're unfamiliar with tappas - just think of a plate with about as much on it that 3 or 4 people can each have 1 or 2 bites In our case we had the cold duck breast. The first plate of the evening arrived with four quarter-inch thick slices of rare duck breast fanned out, with a pleasingly sized crumble of chevrÃ© (goat cheese) atop it, drizzled with a cranberry coulis (sauce) garnished with some fresh sage leaf. The flavors were excellent and I had a feeling we were off to a good start. We had decided to order the appetizer of the mussels - traditional preparation with white wine lemon, garlic... The serving was generous, and arrived still bubbling in the pan in which it was cooked just as we finished the duck taste. The preparation was pretty standard - however the mussels were perfectly "just done" and the quality of the ingredients was high. I had ordered the Bluefish special for the evening for my entree, and my fiance ordered the lobster for hers. Both arrived comfortably after we had fished the appetizer(s). The lobster was roasted and split, served atop a bed of perfectly cooked pasta in a garlic laden butter sauce. The bluefish was beautifully grilled, and served with bacon dressed Brussels sprouts, and a rather nice roasted, diced celery root in a cream sauce. The standouts - the roasted lobster. Lovely flavor enhanced by the slight crisping of the shell; the meat had an intense sweet/smoky flavor not at all watered down like you get from steaming/boiling. The pairing of the bluefish with Brussels sprouts and celery root was excellent and all the flavors balanced and played off one another. The middling - heavy handed use of butter and garlic. Which I do like - but it produced a sameness to the mussels and lobster dishes - which had great ingredients and preparation - but lost some of their luster with somewhat uninspired selection of flavors. Dessert was a wonderful panna cotta; think flan without the egg. Superbly white, light and creamy it was decorated with a currant coulis garnished with fresh mint. Split two ways after that monster meal it was a more than satisfying topper for my fiance and I. I would definitely go again. If you're planning on going - you must like seafood, and not mind a bit of crowding. I'd really like to try some of the salads (toasted anchovies!) and a bunch more of the "Tastes". If the broaden the flavor pallet a bit so that they don't rely on the butter and garlic so heavily - they'll get that missing star back. Service was reasonably attentive and the servers were knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu.
(4)
Stevens B.

Amazing. Looking for the best seafood restaurant in portland? This is it!
(5)
Mars L.

Ate here on my last night in Portland. Hostess was very helpful. We sat near the kitchen and all the smells and scenery were ideal. All the plates that passed by looked delicious. Selected the clams and corn to start, then lobster in linguini and angle food cake for dessert and was very impressed. Get to it!
(5)
Nick M.

Unlike so many other reviews, this is specifically for the bar. It was 5pm and no more tables. I sat at the bar because it was the only available seat in the house. I ordered a soda, a mixed drink, a beer, a dozen oysters and the lobster diaovolo. The entire night I felt like there was a lot of upselling from the bartenders. It made my girlfriend and I feel uncomfortable sitting next to elitist yuppies all night. The bartender made very little conversation with us and not only forgot about us, but ignored me after making direct eye contact 2x. The hostess made no mention that they always expect a sold out crowd in mid-August. It was a shame, it was my birthday and I really didn't feel welcome here at all. Ambiance was a mood-killer. A shame, since oysters are great for that ol' libido. I will be critical. Oyster shucker sat right in front of me. He was actually the best in terms of service at the bar. The waiter was too busy upselling to his yuppy patrons and the bartender barely made conversation with me. Since I arrived at 5pm and the kitchen opened at 5:30pm, my order was one of the first off the line. No quality control, it seems from the head chef. Too busy rushing orders out. 3 of my 12 mussels were dead upon arrival. Just seems rushed, not rustic. Food was great, but not excellent. Street & Company wants to be that swanky city restaurant the envy of the Portland. In doing so, they attract all the assholes that leave their hometown city. It doesn't have that Portland feel to me, copper tables aside. It feels like a tourist trap... Lasting impression: Service isn't as good as the food by a LONG shot. Disappointingly so for the $$$.
(3)
James G.

Have been here every year in September for last three years. Great ambiance, excellent food and intelligent wait staff. Started with a potato pepper soup - amazing! Had the mussels this time as entre - maybe the best I've ever had. Everyone in our party (4) loved their meals. Be sure to have dessert, too. Great homemade pies.
(5)
Fred L.

Alright... other than like one review everyone gives this place 4 or 5 star rating... I should probably give it a 5... but I don't know... This place was good, don't get me wrong... might as well be a 5... Obviously the Di Avlo is the things to get... between 5 big hungry guys.. we couldn't really finish the 2... they say 2 per person... more like 3 guys... or maybe 4 girls... It's really good though, a perfect combination of mouth watering seafood, perfectly cooked linguine and a sauce that is so good you have to dip the bread in it just to keep the party in your mouth going. The fresh oysters were the best I've ever had, period. They don't give you cocktail sauce or Tabasco, no they give you a lemon peppercorn concoction of heavenly goodness that leaves your mouth fresh, and you feel good after you eat those slimy little critters called oysters. The service was good, me and my friends were being pretty obnoxiously loud but the server was very friendly and we even had her pick out 3 out of 5 cards for credit card roulette... I didn't get picked which made the food taste all the more better... Dessert, we got the pecan pie and the berry what's it called anaconda. something like that... i know it's not a snake.. it's a panacotta, it was delicious!! I highly recommend it. This is why it doesn't get 5 stars... we ordered the asparagus... it was $8, and we literally got like 2 each and they were really dinky... I'll put up a picture later to show you how disappointing they were.. but even still, no lower than a 4.5... ch-ch-ch-check it out! a must place if you're in the Portland area.
(4)
Tim P.

The decor in this place was awesome. The slate (stone?) table tops were really interesting. I had the beet salad and the grilled lobster with linguini. A friend got the calamari puttanesca, which was a bit chewy but very tasty. I made a huge mess of the lobster but it tasted wonderful. The pasta was perfect. My only criticism of Street & Co. is that they don't serve the local (and delicous) Allagash beer on tap. The owner of the restaurant was seated at the next table (I recognized him from Bourdain's No Reservations). Very nice guy. Great food and atmosphere; a bit on the expensive side..but you get what you pay for.
(4)
Erin S.

Arrived in Portland late Friday night and headed out to dinner around 9. We got to the restaurant and it was starting to wind down. We started with a GREAT bottle of red wine recommended by our server. (I'm on a Spanish wine kick and he knew just what I needed!!). We then ordered the Oysters which were perfect. (I'm not an oyster connoisseur though.) The bread was fantastic - crusty and warm... Then the entree, the lobster diavolo for 2. Holy seafood perfection. If you have a craving for seafood - RUN to this restaurant. Lobster, mussels, calimari, WHOO. It was cooked wonderfully and the sauce and linguine underneath just solidified the meal. First time I've been to Portland - definitely lives up to the "foodiest city in america"... YUM.
(4)
Mary Elizabeth M.

Food here is amazing. It is really cool how most of the dishes come out in the pan they were cooked in! Be warned it is very loud and the tables are close to each other. The bar staff is very great while you are waiting to be seated at your table. When we get back to the area we will be sure to visit here again!
(5)
Robert P.

Visited for the first time, great food, had the lobster diavlo, it was amazing! Atmosphere was very nice as well, only thing not giving 5 stars was it was hot in the restaurant and we rushed to be able to get some air.
(4)
Linda C.

Recently went to Portland to visit my nephew who is currently living there, with a array of small restaurants, I happened upon this one on Yelp and decided this is where we would go, after a wait for a table we sat near the bar and had oysters and appetizers and drinks, the oysters were perfect, the drinks well made to my liking and onward to dinner, I ordered the lobster diavolo for me and my nephew and my sister ordered the shrimp in butter sauce, the lobster diavolo was divine! and there was enough left over for a second dinner for him, my sister also liked her entree, we had the mixed berry pie for dessert and another winner, we had it plain, and it was perfect, this restaurant was worth the wait, next time I would try to get there earlier, the waitress was very attentive and great about the food allegries at our table, I am glad I picked this one to try.
(5)
Brenda G.

Very good food, a little too hot inside and noisey.
(4)
Shelby H.

Recently enjoyed a sunny fall weekend in Portland, ME and the opportunity to taste a lot of yummy local eats. We chose Street and Co. for our last dinner after looking over plenty of reviews on the interwebs for various Old Port eateries. Verdict: I wish we had chosen Fore. The space is wood-beamed, warm, and lovely, but the food left us disappointed. Flavors were big and punchy, but not varied or memorable... mostly just salt, lemon, and more salt, across the several dishes we tried. Also, they had run out of multiple items we ordered as well as components that were supposed to be on the plate, so maybe the dishes/kitchen were just not at their best that night? I wouldn't go again, instead I would choose another beautiful meal at Miyake sushi, where every bite was nomnomnom, so very good.
(2)
Maki P.

Stumbled upon this place around Valentine's Day weekend with my date as we were driving around Maine and it was exactly the kind of place I was hoping to find in Portland after having heard about its new reputation as a culinary destination. We sat at the bar while waiting for a table to open up, and loved the bartender so much that we just decided to stick around. The bartender, a smooth talker, talked us into a great oyster plate-- some of the best oysters I've ever had in New England. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the wines and liquors and helped us choose a delicious bottle of wine after talking us into a martini made with a locally-made vodka that is apparently impossible to find elsewhere (we haven't seen it since). We shared a great, extremely flavorful lobster bisque which was satisfying without being too heavy, and had the lobster diavolo which sounded like a dish designed for tourists, but it was SO delicious. I was not expecting to find so much lobster meat (chopped up and contained in its original shell, saturated with flavor) and so much seafood on the dish, and the sauce was really well-made. Spicy and tangy and almost like a puttanesca. We had a great time and a great dining experience, and would definitely go back if we found ourselves back in the area!
(5)
Renee M.

Street and Company was FANTASTIC. Casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, open kitchen where you can see the chefs hard at work, not to mention an extensive wine list and oh the FOOD. If you love seafood, you need to come here. Preferably with a friend or a huge appetite so you can order the lobster diavolo. Who wouldn't love a WHOLE LOBSTER, mussels, clams and squid over pasta with a spicy red sauce? A seafood lover's dream. Other Yelpers have mentioned it can feed more than 2 people but my friend and I ate ours right up... so. good. As soon as I finished I wanted more. If i ever return to Portland, I will be hitting up Street and Company again, no doubt.
(5)
Kimberly M.

We had an amazing time at Street & Company! We were in Portland for the weekend and had heard great things about this restaurant so decided to make a reservation. I got one of the specials that evening which was homemade pasta with a yellowfin tuna bolognese. It was amazing. My boyfriend got the mussels and linguine, which was light and delicious. With two glasses of wine, the bill came to about $65. Not too shabby for fresh, delicious seafood, great service, and wonderful ambiance. We'll definitely be back here!
(5)
tasha j.

So after living in Portland for 8 years, my husband and I finally decided to try Street & Co. I'm not in the mood to be clever, so this review is gonna get right to the point, Atmosphere- good. we went for Valentine's Day, and even with a full dining room, it felt cozy. Service- excellent. our waiter handled all the dining room with expertise. even with hands full of food for other tables would acknowledge us, promise to be right back, and actually return. kudos. Starters- flipping awesome. best. oysters. ever. straight off the coast of maine, sweet, slightly salty and amazing. gorgonzola stuffed dates wrapped in bacon, so good. shrimp cakes, awesome. EntrÃ©e- I had the whole sea bass over yellow beans and chorizo with a tomato base. It was ok, but salty. Almost too salty. And I love salt. Also, whole fish? Not worth the effort. Dessert- Panna cotta. delish. El fin.
(4)
Jack N.

Its worth the wait... and probably the best restaurant on Wharf St I hope you don't twist an ankle getting here. But that's Wharf St for you. A mini street between Fore St and Commercial St, it reminds me of the back alleys in Boston where they dumped the trash. But here, it is a street for restaurants and nightlife. In fact, this is probably the only street in Portland for any night life activity after 10 PM. We came here earlier in the day to make a reservation, but was told they are fully booked for the night. They do save a 1/3 of the restaurant for walk ins. So we got here at 7:30 PM and were told that a party of 3 would have to wait til 9 PM for dinner. 9??? Wow, that's late to have dinner, even for me. But that's the price we pay for wanting good food. So we sat around in their waiting area. I think they do serve some food in this area as I saw two girls that were just sitting on bench seats by the window were having desserts and a glass of wine. This place has a rustic feel, with wood panel on every part of the restaurant. I'm not big fan of rustic decor but they somehow pull it off in this restaurant. So after nearly 2 hours (the people at table that we were waiting for were not exactly rushing to leave), we finally sat down. Here's what we ordered: 1/2 a dozen raw clams (3 different variety) - Good, but I had better in clam house which offers more variety Mussels - Served in garlic, wine wine, and butter, they were delicious, but each were a bit small. I'm guessing they were fresh caught that's why they were so small (instead of being overfed like farm raised ones). Lobster Diavolo - The "piÃ¨ce de rÃ©sistance". This is absolutely what did it for me. A huge (probably 2 pounds minimum) lobster split and laid on top of a bed of seafood and pasta. We shared it among the three of us and barely finished it. I love the mix of flavors from the clams, mussels, and huge calamari. I would order this again and again.... Linguine w/ clams - This is the first time I seen a linguine w/ clams dish where the clams are still in their shells. The flavor is there, but even though they cover every inch of pasta w/ clams, there's still not enough clams for me since the shells of each clam are pretty big. After all that, we had no room for dessert. We actually needed a break to finish the Lobster Diavolo. The waiter was attentive although by the time we were done, there was only 1 other table that was left in the restaurant so he wasn't all that busy. I would definitely come back as the price was reasonable and the food was good. I probably want to make a reservation the next time I am here so I don't have to wait this long. Decor: 4 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 Food: 4 out of 5 Value: 4 out of 5
(4)
Jeff C.

My girlfriend and I stopped in here for our first meal after a long drive from NYC. Being our first time here and admitted Yelp addicts, we did a search and Street & Company came up near the top of the list. Boy, we were not disappointed! Staff was incredibly friendly and they allowed me to take pics of their open kitchen. We ordered the mussels provencal w/ garlic, white wine and butter, and the mahogany clams in roasted garlic broth w/ chorizo and chickpeas as an appetizer, which were both great though the clams were a little salty. The main, which we shared, was the grilled lobster on linguine, butter and garlic. It was to die for! Hands down the best lobster we had in our entire stay in Maine. To finish off the meal, we had the blueberry pie, which was also absolutely amazing! If you plan on coming to Portland, Maine, do yourself a favor and stop by this gem of a restaurant. It's totally worth it!
(5)
Timothy M.

Great experience here while visiting Portland. Everything we had was good, but the scallops were absolutely stunning.
(5)
Danny F.

To be completely honest, the appetizers were very average. Interesting and fairly priced, but nothing to write home about. I tried the mushroom & gruyere soup, the seasonal salad (mescluns with cherries and duck breast bacon), and clams. Sounds amazing, no? But it wasn't. Ok, let's move on...the entrees were beyond marvelous. Both the whole grilled branzino and scallops were cooked to absolute perfection. Melt in your mouth, but not one bit undercooked either. I simply can't fathom how such perfection can come out of the mega-hectic open kitchen. If only the appetizers had been as good as the entrees, this place would get five stars from me. Pity.
(4)
Mdsgu A.

So first of all I felt compelled to finally sign up for yelp after using it like a leech. Yelp u have not failed me until last night at this place. This place is highly hyped and highly overrated. Yes the ambiance is 4.5 stars the staff is great and deserves 4 stars. But the food really deserves 2.5 stars. I got a special dish the swordfish ragu, tasteless ( actually borderline tasted bad), overcooked pasta, and super super oily, I mean it was pooling 2 cm in the bottom of the pan. Horrible... FiancÃ© got the grilled lobster with garlic buttered linguine. The linguine was perfectly Cooked unfortunately the presentation was horrible. Sloppily tossed about. The linguine again overly overly buttered. I mean come on, not hard to get this right. The lobster was average. Oh yeah and to top off the mediocre at best food, the bathrm lock on the men's bathrm was broken, they had put a sign on the outside at least to knock before entering, but seriously it costs $20, and takes less than 5 min to change out a door lock how does a supposed 4.5 star restaurant not make a simple fix.... My advice on this place look at the pictures of the food that I did not post btw, and already u can tell the presentation looks like a tornado of food, take the reviews at this place with a grain of salt. Also u don't need to go to an expensive fancy place to get good lobster in Maine. Long live the lobster roll! Again overall: Service 4 stars Food 2.5 Overall 2.5
(2)
Lena N.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could but unfortunately yelp has restricted me to 5. Street & Company is a cute little restaurant tucked away in a small cobblestone street in Old Port. The atmosphere is warm and cozy with its brick walls. They also have dried lavender hanging up so there's a slight scent of lavender all around. It's an open kitchen so you can see everything that goes on in the kitchen during your meal, which is pretty cool. Although, that aspect was a bit painful while we were starving and waiting for our food cause the whole place smelled delicious. As for service, our server was very nice and attentive. And some of the other servers were very cute so there is bonus eye candy at this restaurant as a side with your meal. My friend and I shared the Lobster Diavolo. OH. MY. GOD. It was a work of art and an absolutely eyes rolling in the back of your head delicious slice of heaven for seafood lovers. And holy seafood, batman! There was lobster, clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp. And they do not stinge you on the seafood because we had to really work to finish all the seafood. The sauce was amazing. It was garlicky, tomatoey, spicy bliss in my mouth. Overall, my friend and I had one of the best meals of our lives at this restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Portland and love seafood. In fact, I would return to Portland just to eat this.
(5)
Todd V.

The reviews impressed us. The menu screamed subtlety. Unfortunately, the service was less than perfect and the food even more disappointing -- certainly not subtle. It started with a missing hostess, and little helpful direction from the servers in the lounge area. We decided not to wait for a table, but to try the light dishes that were served in the lounge area -- the "Tastes" menu there looked spectacular and fit what we were craving. We chose a date dish and a tasty-sounding "tortilla" (more like the Spanish kind than the Mexican kind) from the top of the menu, a salad from the middle, and a chorizo-stuffed squid and crab meat dish from the bottom of the menu. I was very surprised to have it all come at once ("it's how we do it in the lounge" was the unapologetic reply from my server when I explained that much of the food would be cold by the time we got around to it -- if this is the case then we should have been so advised), and before the bread even arrived. To top it off, we were disappointed by many of the dishes. The crabmeat-topped puff pastry with cooked spinach greens was inedibly salty, and the tortilla (essentially a cold omelette -- by design I might add) almost equally so. The squid dish had all sorts of potential that it didn't live up to. The salad and dates were nicely prepared, but couldn't compensate for the overall experience and the other poor dishes. I can't speak to the dinner menu, or the service that goes with it, but our lounge experience was disappointing and I hope a fluke.
(2)
Zuzzi E.

What a lovely, romantic setting- the likes of which you only find in Europe... or off a brick-alley in Portland. I found this place via Yelp, and will pay it forward. This is an absolute gem of a restaurant; and well worth the wait if you don't have reservations. Order fresh seafood and wine, take your time, and enjoy life.
(5)
Edward B.

This place doesn't need further praise, but deserves it. Wonderful atmosphere, delicious seafood, nice wine selection, and the staff I spoke with were very knowledgable. The "Tastes" are definitely worth a try to sample different flavors without ording a full dish.
(5)
Courtney W.

Really excited to try one of the many great restaurants in Portland... but we should have gone somewhere else. After being told by the hostess to wait in the lounge for our table (we were 10 minutes early for our reservation) we couldn't get a drink. The bar wouldn't serve us, and they directed us to a cocktail waitress that was running around and wouldn't acknowledge our presence. We got to our table (without drinks) and thought things would get better from there. Unfortunately, the waitress scoffed at us when we asked what was in the Lobster Diavola, and said she it is often what "tourists get" and she wouldn't get it. When I asked her to repeat the specials that she spouted off as soon as we sat down, she began explaining to me what gazpacho is as if I were a 2 year old. We had tasty appetizers and DID get the Lobster Diavola (it's a good deal) which was fine with lots of seafood, but the service continued to be poor. As we left there were 3 waitresses just standing around that ignored us as we walked by - no "thanks" or "have a good night". Food is good, service is sub par.
(2)
Ms. Review S.

Per the advice of the valet at the Hilton Garden Inn, I ended up eating here for dinner. What a treat! First of all, we went all out. Drinks, appetizers, meal, and an after dinner drink. The entire experience was wonderful. I loved the food. The mussels were delish! The scallops with pernod and cream were awesome, this dish has a hint of anise to it. Both dishes were a flavor experience for sure! I would love to eat both of these again! The dining area is cute, not too big. If you're looking for a place to romance your lover, check this place out. __________________________________________________Â____ FYI - A warning for the super sweaty. When you eat in here you're quite close to the cooking and I think it radiates quite a bit of heat.
(5)
Megan H.

As a New Yorker, I have a wealth of amazing restaurants to choose from on a regular basis. Unfortunately Street and Company is not one of them! I absolutely loved my experience here and I will be sure to return to Portland just so I can eat here again. Our server was lovely, the atmosphere was perfect (in fact I wish my apartment kitchen was similarly decorated), and our food was out of this world. I had the sole francaise and my fiance had the special - a fisherman's stew. Everything was so fresh and perfectly seasoned. I will certainly be back here!
(5)
James S.

Well, tried to go to dinner here today, but the restaurant (and block) were unfortunately impacted by a fire after they closed last night. As of today, the restaurant is not accessible.
(3)
ava c.

There has already been plenty of raves for their lobster diavolo, which is amazing, but I am mostly impressed that the appetizer and dessert here are also excellent. The salad with house cured duck breast was very good and flavorful. Dessert blueberry pie with ice cream was really tasty, and I'm usually not even a fan of blueberry pies. The decor was cozy and warm, service was friendly but efficient. Wonderful dining experience from beginning to end.
(5)
Kelli F.

My husband and I have now been to Street & Company four times. Once while we still lived in Boston, and after having had the Lobster Fra Diavlo, we talked about going again someday...if we got back to Portland. Well, fast forward three years and *POOF* we live here. (I campaigned to go back to NY, but lost). As soon as we unpacked the house and found a sitter, we were there. Our friends drove up from NH and met us for a stellar dinner of...Lobster Fra Diavlo. I have to mention that the dinner is for two and absolutely enormous. Great wine menu, excellent wait staff. Very cozy atmosphere and located on a quaint little cobblestone street in Old Port. Another friend drove up from Boston to visit..we popped in for a drink and some apps. The dirty martini was fantastic. The appetizers were enjoyed in the lounge.. thumbs up Street & Company! You win our loyalty as patrons.
(4)
Joe Bill S.

Great old brick and timbers interior. Our waitress and her other staff were very attentive and fun. Food was excellent, though expensive. Lobster bread pudding, local scallops in Pernod cream, and blackened Maine halibut were really well prepared and delicious!
(4)
Scott H.

I've been here at least a dozen times over the last twelve years and now that I live in Chicago, this is the meal I look forward to more than any when heading "home" to Maine. I've literally ordered the exact same entree on each visit (Shrimp linguine with butter and garlic) and will likely never stray even though I always see wonderful alternatives at nearby tables. The cozy, warm and rustic vibe, the open kitchen, the garlicky aroma you can detect half a block away, the copper-topped tables, the pasta dishes served in a well-worn skillet, the large wine list, the well-executed 'tastes' menu, the fresh crusty bread, the career waitstaff adorned in white t-shirts. It all combines to complete the package. My wife and I will return again and again and I'll dream about Street & Company until I return!
(5)
Amanda S.

Best. Lobster. Ever. And, if you are vegetarian, their vegetable side dishes are good, too. The only problem that we had was the hostess. We came over on Friday to see about a reservation. She told me that they were booked on Friday Saturday and Sunday completely. She was rude about it and said that we should have booked a week in advance. My mistake - as a tourist, I had no idea. But, since it smelled so good, we decided to give it another shot. On Sunday, we went back and what do you know, they had a few openings. Fortunately, this hostess was nice and we decided to stay. We were glad we did!
(4)
Kaz H.

I loved the ambiance here. You could see most of the kitchen and smell alone makes your mouth watery. I was with a group and we ordered a number of appetizers. All were very good. I had the shrimp linguini with butter/garlic. It was excellent. Our server was friendly and knew every detail of how the various appetizers/enteree's are prepared.
(4)
Alana H.

If someone had counted the number of times that my bf and I said "OMG" it was have been more than 30. I bet close to 50. We came here to celebrate my birthday and while we were excited for this meal I am not sure we were truly prepared for how delicious this meal would be. We had a late reservation and we came hungry as we had had lunch at noon and hadn't eaten anything since then. As a starter we ordered the local squid cooked with chorizo and garlic. This dish had a really interesting flavor to it and I am not sure that I liked it. The chorizo provided a smoky flavor to the dish but the squid was chewy and I didn't really care for it. For our entree we ordered the Lobster Diavolo. This is the good stuff and it is conveniently made for 2 people. Everyone that comes here needs to order this as it is DELICIOUS. They cook this entire dish in the skillet that it is served. The is a lobster that is cut in half, and mussels, squid, in a tomato broth and linguini at the bottom. Right before our waiter brought this out he informed us that "the lobster diavolo is no joke", indeed he was correct. He made room on our table for the skillet and brought out the monstrosity and we attacked the dish. Not only was the lobster perfectly cooked but it was huge and even splitting one gave each of us large chunks of fresh, delicious lobster. I loved that the mussels would get some of the both and garlic in them and so when you ate the you soaked up the flavor of the broth. The linguine was not forgotten at the bottom and it took on all of the flavors of the broth, basil, and eaten with the seafood was really wonderful. This dish is something special and was not only the best birthday dinner I have ever had but it is ranked at one of the top three dishes I have ever had in general! For dessert I got an almond torte cake with a raspberry sauce. The cake was light and delicious and the sauce cut the sweetness. I liked that the dessert wasn't heavy as I knew I wanted something sweet but couldn't handle too much given how much I devoured from our entree. This place was absolutely amazing and made me want to live in Portland so I can come here for every major occasion I celebrate. Our waiter was really nice, he was attentive but didn't hover. Our table had a view of the kitchen which is open so it was nice to see things come our and all of our food came out quick but hot. Definitely a place to try if you're in Portland.
(5)
TraceyandDrew M.

After having dined at Eventide Oyster Co., Fore Street, and the phenomenal Back Bay Grill, we were a bit disappointed after our meal here at Street & Co. The restaurant itself, although very noisy, has a lot of charm- exposed brick on the inside with unique decor (dried garlic bulbs in bunches hanging from ceiling). The service was very mediocre for a restaurant that is pretty high priced. Upon being seated, my husband's water glass literally split in half as the ice water was poured (a result of the glass still being hot from the dishwasher), and after all was cleaned up, the waitress did not even offer him a complimentary drink. That is Waitressing 101!!!!! For an appetizer, we had the warm crabmeat and mushrooms over puff pastry and it was tasteless, soggy, and took less than two minutes to come out. At $12.95 it was literally triple in price what it was worth. As for our dinners, we both had seafood specials- my husband a swordfish ragout over pasta, and myself, grilled bluefish over cranberry beans, braised with chorizo and broccoli rabe. Both dinners were good- not fantastic- despite the fact I discovered I'm not a huge fan of bluefish (not the restaurant's fault). For dessert, we had the mixed berry pie (made off premises at local Fat Cats bakery) which was very tasty. All in all, I would recommend skipping Street & Co. and going to one of the three other restaurants I mentioned in the beginning of this review. The hype of this place is far greater than what is delivered, sad to say.
(3)
Lauren M.

Wonderful experience! First of all make sure you have a reservation, this place gets very crowded. My boyfriend and I dined here recently on a trip to Portland, and I was so impressed. We ordered the lobster diavolo and were amazed at the amount of seafood for around $40! The wait staff was really nice and the hazelnut chocolate cake was a wonderful end to the meal. I wish Street & Co would come to NY!
(5)
Diana H.

Found this place on yelp! This place was definitely delicious! I ordered the Mussels Pasta and asked for it to be spicy. Yumm .. it was delicious! Our waitress was very nice and friendly. Definitely recommend this place if your in town.
(4)
elizabeth c.

It's still the best. Just popping in to recommend highly that you order the beet salad - it's totally incredible. That is all...
(5)
Amy F.

After all the high ratings, I was very surprised at the reality, which was mediocre food at best. With all the great places in Portland - local, fresh, creative, delicious food -- you should not waste your taste buds and dollars on this place. Unless you like a touristy place riding on its laurels. My bluefish tasted of whatever they grilled it with (gas? charcoal? lighter fluid?). My friend's sole was drowned in butter. sides were boring vegetables (carrots, squash) you'd expect at a Holiday Inn. Really. I grew up in New England and this reminds me of places that overcharge those who don't know better. Don't do it!
(1)
Karen C.

Delicious fresh seafood and great ambiance for a date night with my hubby. The scallops in Pernod were outstanding. We each got a salad with fresh local ingredients that were absolutely delicious.
(5)
P A.

My wife and I were visiting Portland on 4/10-11, and we had dinner here on both nights. They had three types of Maine oysters, and they were the freshest and best tasting oysters we've ever had. So confident are they in the quality of their oysters that they don't even offer any accompanying cocktail sauce, nor anything else that might mask the flavor. It is very difficuly to describe and convey how much better these oysters are than anything else we've tried. Even the briny sea water in the shell was memorable. In our two dinners here, we must've eaten 60 raw oysters. My wife also had a lobster that came pre-cut on a bed of linguine, and I had their scallop dish. Both of these dishes were very well prepared (not overcooked) and exceedingly tasty, and have incredible textures. My wife later tried lobsters (I don't eat lobsters or crabs) at couple other locations in Portland during the daytimes, and Street & Co was in a league of its own, according to her.
(5)
Jen S.

My favorite restaurant. My favorite meal. I wish so much I could always go here for my birthday, at least. Now that I live in the Boston area, I have to remember it longingly. Someone just reminded me about it, because they were talking about restaurants in Portland. The lobster fra diavlo -- yeah, everybody loves it. The environment is cozy and romantic, and beautiful. Copper, stone, wood, fire... Everyone looks beautiful in this lighting. If you want the lobster, you must get in there early. Or, maybe you can call ahead, and give them your credit card and let them know what you want, so they save it for you. Otherwise... well, you can go across the street to Dimilo's. They have good lobster and the environment is fun. But, it will not be the dish like this. This is artfully crafted and luscious. Sigh. I need to go back. Soon.
(5)
Robert K.

Wow, is about right. Fresh, fresh fish, amazing salads, great ambiance/decor and impeccable service. Fine wine list as well.
(5)
Darren R.

Amazing. The scallops with pernod and cream is the best scallop dish I have ever eaten. My wife had the grilled lobster over linguine that was equally delicious. Friendly staff, cool atmosphere, and great location. You should go.
(5)
Heather M.

Very pricey for what it is. Also, very delicious. The place can get *cramped.* But if you need a fancy, shmancy dinner, this is a good pick. I brought someone for a special celebration and it was appropriate, but as someone on a budget I would not go back.
(4)
Elle P.

So upon reading more reviews after our tepid experience, we now see that the service here is really unpredictable. We were in the camp with the bad service. Walked in a few minutes early for our 845 res on a Thursday night. We were told to wait in the bar first, and then seated a few minutes later. We arrive at our table and were promptly greeted by our server. The cocktails left a bit to be desired, so we decided to go with wine. I was still undecided about what to order as my entree, so I was not ready when she first returned with bread to ask what we wanted. We told her we need a few more minutes. When she returned not long after, we order 2 glasses of wine off the list provided (one for me and one for my husband,) and we ordered a taste of bluefish pate, a salad with Boston lettuce, squash, and fresh goat cheese in a red pepper dressing, and for our entrees the scallops with Pernod sauce and one of the specials, yellow fin bolognese. Three courses, or so we thought, as we enjoy sharing most items to taste more. A few minutes passes as we are enjoying our bread and water and our server returns to notify us that they were out of one of the wines we selected. We quickly choose another but not before our appetizer and salad arrive. Ok. Not what we would have preferred, but we dig in. Our wine comes shortly and we sip and enjoy the pate that was served on two pieces of toast-delectable (and what a deal!). Then I start to split the salad for my husband and I to share. We begin to eat a plate of soggy greens and vegetables with no fresh goat cheese in sight. To be honest, goat cheese was probably not saving this, but this dish had no balance so after several minutes we track down our server and mention it. She apologizes and offers to bring some goat cheese. I must have looked a bit puzzled, and then she says "well, do you need them to make it over?" I say no and she goes off returning with some goat cheese and as she is placing it on the table our entrees are served THIS IS ALL WITHIN A 15 MINUTE TIMEFRAME. The server goes to walk off and I call her back telling her to take the salad (plus the fact that everything would barely fit on the table.) She takes it, and clears our bread basket as well. The entrees were spectacular! We ask for more bread which she brings back, asks how it was, and says she will take salad off bill. Oh thanks. Loved the food, except the salad, but too many restaurants in Portland for uneven (bad) service like this. The atmosphere seemed nice, but walking out 45 minutes later, the front part of the restaurant was dark already, shut down. We will not return.
(3)
Karen F.

Start to finish perfect. Party of 4 split 3 tastes, seasonal salad, sole Francois, shrimp with linguine, blackened swordfish, and mussels ProvenÃ§al... Martinis and wine...loved every thing, great waiter, worth every cent but not outrageous and bonus fun watching the chefs! Highly recommend!!!
(5)
Stephen C.

A great restaurant in a great city!! It's a great place for a date or a family dinner. The restaurant has a cozy rustic feel to it. Scallops are my favorite seafood, I ordered them here and they didn't disappoint. Also tried to bluefish, slightly crispy and salty - delicious. Many of the dishes come with sides which aren't listed on the menu but trust me, but I tasted the broccoli, parsnip and brussel sprouts. All of the sides were awesome. Another great part about this place is the bread. Soft and fresh, served with salt and fresh pepper. Restaurants with good bread just kick ass. The wine list is extensive. I honestly know nothing about wine, but the list is huge. If you're looking for a nice place to go out in Portland, hit this place up!
(5)
Hank's Dad R.

My wife had the grilled lobster on linguine (a whole lobster), I had the scallops in pernod and cream. Both meals were great, top notch food. This easily would have been the best spot we ate at on our Portland vacation had it not been for JP's Bistro. The atmosphere is great. What Portland does in reusing their old buildings is great. It's gorgeous, and great for the historical integrity of the area. We read here a lot on Yelp about getting bad service here. Our service was adequate. We did see a lot of servers though who seemed to want to be anywhere but at work. Bottom line, top notch food in a lovely environment.
(5)
Jesse H.

Lived up to my exception of a five star seafood restaurant. Friendly staff and delicious, sat at the bar because it was too busy in the dining room but it was a great experience. Scallops were great!
(5)
Emilee W.

My friend and I were on vacation and we were told this place was great so we gave it a shot. It was far and away the best overall meal we had in Portland. I live in NYC where I've often paid $20+ for lunch and have access to some really great restaurants. But the quality of food that we got at Street & Co was some of the best I have ever experienced. We split two entrees and a bottle of wine and each had our own squash soup. The soup was thick and filling. The olive oil drizzle that garnished the top was a perfect compliment. The shrimp linguini was buttery with a nice hit of lemon and promptly devoured. But the star of the show was the salmon special. Salmon over parsnip puree and brussels sprouts. The parsnip puree has turned me away from mashed potatoes forever. The brussels sprouts were a great crispy compliment. The salmon was the best I have had in a restaurant, ever. There's no other way to describe it other than velvety. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed full of flavor we were wondering why we didn't both didn't just order it so we could have the whole thing to ourselves. We were so impressed with the food, atmosphere, and service that we corked our remaining wine (which got oh so neglected once food arrived) and ordered pecan and apple pies to go (yeah, I'm serious)! I'd come back anytime. Great experience and the last meal we had in Portland. Perfect way to end vacation!
(5)
Joyce H.

Street & Co - a must visit on a trip to Portland! My husband and I came here specifically for the lobster diavolo. We saw pictures and immediately knew that this was our calling. We put in a reservation (key) for an early dinner at 5:30pm. When we arrived, we were immediately struck by the ambiance - very organic with a European countryside feel - dried herbs hanging upside down from rafters, baked bread in baskets on the back wall with an amazing open kitchen. We started with the $4 tastes to get some vegetables in our system. The veggie terrine with goat cheese was interesting, tasty, but not mindblowing. We also had a melon salad which was very refreshing! I recommend it. It was a perfect start to the feast that would ensue. Then, onto the lobster diavolo for two. What is the lobster diavolo for two? It's one whole lobster split into two pieces with mussels, clams, and calamari on top of a bed of linguini (2 lbs) and spicy tomato sauce in a giant pan. I think it's the best valued dish at Street & Co. At first, the waitress was doubtful that we would be able to finish it. But, we totally did - just the two of us. Of course, we had to walk around for the next 45 min to help us digest, but it was amazing. Highly recommend for lobster diavolo.
(5)
Joanna F.

This was a very solid 4 star experience. Came in on a Saturday night and we were seated immediately. The atmosphere here is interesting - kind of casual but the food is clearly not. I absolutely loved our server. She was warm and casual and on top of her game. We ordered a couple stuffed dates to start which we both thought were heavy on the date flavor and lacking a bit in the cheese department, but overall pretty good. We also ordered a beet salad to share which I thought was spectacular. We each ordered the sole filet and it was served in the pot it was cooked in which was pretty cool. It was perfectly cooked, great flavor with some snow peas and potatoes on the side. I'm not sure if I'm completely sold on the amount we paid for the meal and portion size, but overall it was a good experience.
(4)
Allison P.

My eyes went like this 0_0 when they brought out the lobster diavolo. The sizzling pan was brimming with mussels, clams, lobster, squid and shrimp. I grinned like Lt. Dan from Forrest Gump when they hauled in all that shrimp post storm. The pasta was cooked perfectly as well. Very romantic cozy ambiance. My husband and I visited in May and did not have a reservation, but we walked in around 5PM to see if they had availability. They sat us within 15 minutes. Will def go back there when we visit Portland again!
(5)
Christine L.

A year ago, this was easily my favorite restaurant in Portland. A few trips later, I'm starting to hope that my first time there wasn't some stroke of magical genius... Street & Co. is single-handedly the reason that I want to order the mussels at ANY restaurant now. Their overwhelming pile of large, juicy bivalves simmering in a bath of white wine, garlic, and butter were so amazing, I couldn't stop telling people about it! However... with each visit, the mussels seem to be getting smaller, and they're just not as amazing for unknown reasons. The food is all still wonderful, just not SO AMAZING that I need to tell everyone I know. The Lobster Diavolo is a great dish to share, it definitely serves more than two. I feel oddly judged for not ordering enough food here sometimes, so maybe you should add a glass of wine to that order. Unfortunately, my group got somewhat scolded/given horrible looks for ordering only appetizers (oh but we got a TON) and not from the entree list. On the plus side of this, if you only want appetizers, forgo the line and head straight to the bar for quicker seating!
(4)
Jenni M.

Yes, yes, yes. My fiance and I absolutely LOVED the Lobster Diavolo which is a large seafood dish for two. It contains a grilled 1 1/2 pound lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, muscles and squid all tossed in a wonderful, tomato, garlic, herb sauce with linguini. Every aspect of this dish was PERFECT. We ate as much of it as we could, but still ended up taking some back with us to the hotel; being from out of town we normally wouldn't take food to-go, bu, it was just THAT good.
(5)
Steven B.

One of the best seafood meals we've ever had. Amazing food and service. Brazino and blackened swordfish were both excellent. Highly professional staff.
(5)
Ron J.

To keep it very simple and very sweet this is a fantastic place to go for seafood if you're in Portland Maine. We had oysters on the half shell which was absolutely delicious the garlic sauce that they have for that added a real burst of wonderful flavor. I followed up with my meal of blackened salmon along with the seasonal vegetables which was my first attempt at having salmon and it could not have been a better experience. The seasoning was wonderful and very flavorful and the meal was just enough fish was cooked absolutely perfectly still moist and very very delicious I would highly recommend this place. To top it off the staff is very attentive and very friendly bass great selection of wine again you cannot go wrong at Street & Co.
(5)
Anna N.

Three stars because I expected better since this place had so many great reviews and also the owner of the B&B me and my bf where staying at recommended it as one of the best of the city. I had a crab appetizer and I was disappointed by the taste, really didn't liked it. My bf had the calamari in puttanesca and there was no flavor there..so we started very bad and we were not expecting much from the main course. I had the sole in the pan and he had the bluefish. Actually they were nice but my sole was a bit heavy...too much butter for me..but the sides were good. Overall, it's a nice place but I guess I expected a bit more, that's all.
(3)
Henry Y.

More of a 3.5 stars for me, but I rounded up because of the service. Located in a little alleyway in the middle of downtown Portland, Street & Co. is supposed to be one of the best restaurants in town. Eh. You can do better. The meal we had July 4th eve was punctuated by a lot of smoke and a lot of grease. The started off with the lobster salad as an app...after feasting on Boston's own version of the lobster diavolo (from the Daily Catch) we were still so full despite having eaten 8 hours earlier. The octopus was perfectly cooked but the problem was there was just dabblings of it. The portion size was laughable, to the point where it felt like foraging for octopus in a forest. Ain't nobody got time for dat. The entrees we ordered were the sole francaise (touted by the waitress as a specialty and signature dish...of which I knew I was going to be disappointed in because it was just battered and fried) and the soft-shell crab. Both were just greasy, greasy messes. I left the restaurant feeling pretty deprived and pretty sad that I had my only dinner in Portland at Street & Co. and not another restaurant. I'm also grumpy because I originally tried ordering the whole fish, which was unique and definitely a menu item I wanted to try, but they unfortunately ran out. On the night before July 4th at a little before 8pm? Comeon. Oh well. There's always next time.
(3)
JosÃ© C.

The gyst: the area is a tourist spot so be prepared for so so service although the food itself was good. Pricing was good. Food was good. Cocktails were ok and dependent on which bartender mixes your drink. Service needs considerable help. During our wait to be seated the server for the waiting area kept forgetting our drink order so it took half an hour to get a drink. Once seated the waiter would disappear for stretches of time.
(3)
Ted K.

Always excellent. Great seafood for the suit & tie crowd. Never had a bad bite here.
(5)
Laurie M.

Picture this: you're alone, in the big (ok Portland) city. Might I repeat, YOU are alone. Hence, this would mean some kind of attentive service, right? So, you step up to the bar, whether you are male or female. You are brave. You are hoping someone, who works there may just make eye contact. Yea, you would think. I mean, they do want to MAKE money, right? You are sitting there at the bar, where drinks and food are served. It's early, maybe 5:30... Certainly SOMEONE will catch your eye, offer water, bread, maybe acknowledgement? How about a menu? You are one of 3, count'em, 3 people at the bar, so don't go saying, "heck these folks are busy!" Like I said it's early, no rush going on, just boredom. But wait, I think I see an oyster shucker. I do, and he speaks. He's a young man of 20. But, you know what? He speaks, he offers, he suggests, he glams up the dishes available, he shares a few stories about he discovery of seafood -- get this concept, HE IS FRIENDLY, WELCOMING. His name is Connor. The only person who was actually friendly to me was the oyster shucker at this bar. Although my 20+% tip was paid, it wasn't for anyone besides the guy shucking oysters, willing to share some conversation with the traveler who showed up alone. I hope the tip was shared with this nice server. PS: my seafood dish was wonderful; but all I'll remember is how the entire experience made me feel. thanks.
(3)
Jee C.

Another amazing dinner @ Street & Co! Their lobster linguine is amazing!!! Pass on their bread though. It's whatever. Get their scallops and lobster linguine with garlic & butter. You wont regret it.
(5)
Aleksey K.

Second time here. Service is consistent. Great atmosphere and food.
(5)
Harold S.

We had a reservation for 7:30pm, got to the restaurant a little before 7 and were seated promptly. Our table is in the dining area that is right next to the kitchen, so the ventilation was not great and it was very stuffy with the cooking smell and the heat. We ordered the lobster diavolo and scallops. Both were cooked well with lots of flavor. If not for the poor ventilation, I would've given it 4 stars. Ask for a table away from the kitchen if you can.
(3)
Estrella T.

Ahhh-mazing!! Omg!! My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary here. Appetizers: figs, turnips and pickled cauliflower. Yum! My fave was the cauliflower. Salad: I had the Mesclun salad. To die for! Main: blackened swordfish. Omg. Heaven! Just heaven! Served with red potatoes and squash. You MUST have the blackened fish!! This dish was amazing! I want to have it every night! I want to MARRY IT!! Yum!! Husband had the grilled swordfish and loved it (but not sure he wants to run away with it). Dessert: pecan pie. YUM! And the flourless chocolate cake. If you're a chocolate lover, order this!! With vanilla ice cream! Great service, great food! A MUST when you're in Portland!
(5)
Diane H.

On the way to portland at 10AM on a Saturday morning, i saw this place on yelp, was salivating at the photos...but open table said it was full all night! So I gave them a call, with music blasting in the background since i didn't expect anyone to answer..since it opens at 5 and it's so early....but someone did! I was given the option of 530pm or 9pm..i opted for 9pm since we can always find something to munch on earlier... Arrived 5 minutes before 9, seated promptly. Didn't really like the table since it was just in the middle, but we got to move later on in the night so that was fine. Our server seemed to know what she was talking about, she practically tried every wine on the list so that was good! We ordered this delicious white wine..mmm and we got a 1/2 dozen oysters...so delicious. For the entree w ordered the lobster diablo for two with a white wine/garlic sauce instead of the red one since i'm not a fan of tomatoes. WOW... the sauce was good...pasta was a little bit al dente but that's okay...the squid was the softest i've had..the clams YUM and the mussels practically melt in your mouth. The lobster was not overcooked but not raw either. Our date night was fantastic...i absolutely LOVE the open kitchen concept since the kitchen actually looks pretty, something you'd find in that sur la table store where they have those cooking classes. The place is pretty big, one room for the bar, and 2 dining rooms. The street was a bit hard to find...it's in a random dark street where all the bars are... we were browsing around so that was not a problem. Our total was just a little bit over $100, but hey, seafood is pricey!
(5)
Jeffrey L.

We have been here twice now. The food is consistently great, as well as the service. The atmosphere is also comfortable, and it's fun to sit in the room where you can see the kitchen work. The sole francaise and scallops were great. The salad with carrots and goat cheese was perfectly-dressed. They make a good martini, and the bourbon pecan pie with whipped cream was amazing.
(4)
Brendan R.

So we were keen to eat here at the end of our vacation driving through eastern Canada. Stupidly we did not book ahead, so on calling the day before we could not get a reservation. Fortunately they reserve about a 3rd of the restaurant for walk ins starting at 5.30. We then drove 5.5 hours straight to make sure we were there in time to queue - bye Bar Harbor. See ya Arcadia National park - we were on a mission. And it was absolutely worth it! We didn't feel like the signature lobster Diavalo so I had the seared octopus and my wife the lobster bread and butter pudding. Absolutely magnificent. We followed it with the seared scallops in Pernod. Quite possibly the best scallops we have had anywhere (and we are serious foodies). Finished it (just, as we were so full) by sharing a blueberry sour cream pie which was up to the rest of the meal. Highly recommend this great restaurant - great food, great service. It was worth the drive.
(5)
Jason G.

Top notch food. Fresh, cooked well, good flavor combinations. As others have said, the service isn't the priority here, and if you're into that as what matters most then check out Fore Street. With that out of the way...Street & Co is all about the fish, and nothing but the fish ma'am. We kicked it off with the Swordfish dolma, which was good, as well as the beets to taste. The show really started to heat up when we got the fresh crab meat appetizer. It was fresh, no doubt about it. It tasted like it was practically just out of the water. For entrees my Wife went with the special, Tuna Bolognese. It was very good. The sauce was smooth, no ingredient overpowered any other, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Everything in the dish just worked. I ordered the grilled salmon. It was delicious, and was a very generous portion for a highly ranked gourmet restaurant. There are certainly places that charge just as much and get away with a serving a piece of fish that's half the size of what they give you here. We just couldn't make it to dessert this time around, but if it kept pace with the chefs in the main kitchen, then I am sure it would be great. I can't really offer much on how to get into this place, I know it's usually booked solid, but I think they offer walk-in tables like Fore Street, but I don't know the rules for when and how to sign up for one. We lucked out walking around earlier in the day, popping in and checking for cancellations. So, if you can get it, enjoy!
(5)
Brandy K.

Ate here with my friend and the food was incredible. I had the lobster over the garlic linguini pasta. It was the best lobster I have ever had (although it could be a bit bigger lobster) and the pasta was perfectly seasoned, buttery, and delicious! Totally planning to eat here again and try the seafood diavlo. One of the best meals I've had in a very long time!
(5)
Mariam E.

Not disappointed. The calamari alla puttanesca were delicious followed by their famous lobster Diavola for two... It was excellent, perfectly cooked and clams were particularly delicious. Their wine selection could be wider but this was a great evening. Would highly recommend it for anyone in town.
(5)
Eugene K.

Last night was misersble with sleet, rain and cold, just right for a great meal in a warm and friendly upscale restaurant specializing in local seafood. Using Yelp as a guide I picked this place. I arrived on my only night in Portland, alone, with no reservation, hoping for a seat at the bar. At 6:30 there was a 45 minute wait. I took a seat in the open lounge area and ordered a martini and oysters. Much to my surprise a bar seat opened in 20 minutes. I took my place in front of the shucker, who was opening mine. The oysters must have been harvested that morning, with lots of briny liquid the three different local varieties could not have been fresher. Bartender, shucker and waitress all share the same small space very efficiently and were fun to watch as they worked away. The waitress handed me the one page menu, which is printed daily. I asked what should I eat? She suggested the seafood stew or scallops? I picked the stew which was served in a rich tomato broth like soup, loaded with shrimp, mussels, clams and tuna. It was over the top delicious and served with thick crusty bread for sopping. After the oysters I tried the grilled octopus as a starter course, a wow dish. I took her right on recomendations for a glass of white wine for each course. I was in dinner heaven. Capped it all off with pecan pie, which was not too rich and clearly home made, but I could not eat the scoop of vanilla ice cream; it was too sweet for me. A small glass of port completed a great meal. It was not an inexpensive evening, but as a treat it was worth every penny. I would go back in a minute for the rustic atmosphere and great staff. The bad weather was left outside for two wonderful hours. It looked to me, based on the crowd, that if you want a table, it's best to make a reservation. I just got lucky on a miserable Saturday night.
(5)
Mitchel H.

After being diverted to Portland Maine on our flight home to NY, we decided to make the best of it and hit Street & Company on Wharf Street in downtown Portland. Warm, friendly and inviting. Food and service were all 5 stars. Thanks again to our server Susan! To start, fresh Northeastern Oysters and mussels procencale were excellent. For mains, we tried a fresh grilled halibut, grilled lobster over linguine and grilled sea scallops. All top notch. Dessert was amazing as well, Apple crumb pie with ice cream, lemon bread pudding and pana cotta with currant sauce. Highly recommend if you ever up in lovely Portland.
(5)
marie l.

Hands down the best oysters in town! Service is great my favorite is at the bar. Happy people and great food. Try the scallops yum yum!
(5)
Gwen S.

This place is the bomb! From the service to the decor to the food, there's nothing I give under 5 stars at this restaurant. The service was polite yet very warm. It really felt like dining in a good friend's house. I loved the space. It felt so inviting and quaint. Of course we got the Lobster Diavolo and it did not disappoint. After eating lobster rolls, steamed lobsters, stuffed lobsters all weekend long, we thought we would be lobster-ed out! The Lobster Diavolo was definitely a refreshing take on seafood. The pasta underneath was perfect. The portion was huge and the price was reasonable. We finished off w/ a apple/berry pie and it was DELICIOUS! I'm still craving it. Too bad portland is such a drive for us. If we are back in the area, I will make sure to stop by this quaint little place for a fantastic meal!
(5)
Harri S.

This place was great. We were pretty weary and hadn't had a proper lunch. Every place was packed or closed, but as this place was nestled on a quiet street we doubled back at opening despite it being closed earlier. Went with the Biff and his family, we macked on a wide array of delicious options. We came in at opening, started off with martinis and oysters, perfect apertif in my opinion. Got seated, I had the scallops in pernod, Biffs sister and boyfriend shared a lobster fra diavolo and Biff also got himself a lobster monstrosity. And by monstrosity I mean I was secretly jealous. The scallops were divine, the lobster succulent, and the diavolo sauce was tres magnifique. I don't remember what the remainder of the table had, but it was also delicious and of little consequence after such an excellent meal. Looooved it. Would do it again.
(5)
Kate O.

Great meal. No problem at all for them to accommodate gluten free. Scallops were cooked perfectly. The bread (by report) was fantastic - no surprise since they get it from Standard. Service was excellent. Thanks!
(5)
Emily C.

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Kelli A.

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT EVER!!!!! I wish they opened one here in San Diego! When I was visiting Maine I think I came here like three or four times because I liked it so much! Everything that I have had on their menu was delicious AND the bartender makes the best Skinny Girl Margarita (from scratch) that Ive ever had! Every time I went there we went with no reservations and with about a half hour wait we were able to squeeze in! In a place like this I usually expect their staff to be a little snooty but they never were! I would recommend this place to anyone who lives or is visiting the Portland area.
(5)
David L.

A perfect date! Street & Co is a great little spot in the heart of downtown Portland right near all of the nightlife, seaport, and activities. They save 1/3 of their tables for walk-in's and reservations seem to fill up fast. We did a walk-in dinner and had to wait 30 minutes for a table. BUT, they have a great little waiting area where we were able to sit down, order wine, and even get an appetizer. By the time we finished the app our table was ready. It was really like a 2-room dinner with different ambiance yet the same great food and service. Our waitress, Heather, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She gave great recommendations and was fun to chat with, always checking in with us at just the right times. If she had pulled up a chair and ate along with us I don't think we would have minded. Great service. And the food here is top notch. I've been to my fair share of upscale restaurants and the value is spot on for this type of restaurant. Sure, it's a little bit of a treat, but the food & atmosphere is well worth it. We were able to try duck, lobster, and swordfish with a bottle of wine for a reasonable price. The lobster was hard shell (which some reviewers don't seem to understand and thus knock down their rating) but was cooked perfectly. The swordfish was fantastic, and there was a great little duck salad appetizer that I would highly recommend. Also...you could get a cheap bottle of wine for about $25. Not too bad. Location, food, ambiance, service...I'm not sure any of it could be beat. We'll definitely be back again.
(5)
Josh T.

Nice restaurant off the cobblestone streets of downtown Portland. Very clean & food was excellent. We tried the Calamari, which was a little more rubbery than we expected, but still very tasty & flavorful. I had the Swordfish special, which practically melted in your mouth, and my wife claimed her Shrimp Scampi was the best she ever had...I would agree! The staff was very friendly & very knowledgable about the menu. They we're prompt & the food came out very fast. The restaurant was full of snooty people, but the wait staff did not make you feel like an idiot when you didn't know what wine to pair with what dish. 2 reasons for not giving a 5 star rating... First, they pack you in there like sardines. We set at a table for two, but might as well have been eating with the couples on either side of us. We could certainly hear the details of their conversation every time we took a sip of our drinks. Probably better to go at a time when they're not so busy... Second, it's a bit overpriced for what you get. The food was excellent in taste/flavor, but just seems like you would get a little more for what you pay. Expect to spend about $100 - $150 for a couple, depending on how much you drink.
(4)
Jennie M.

My husband and I walked in at 7pm on our last night in Portland per our friend's recommendation. We were able to get a table at 8:45pm and it was worth the wait! We ordered the calamari puttanesca and mussels for appetizer. I must say that the calamari was not good. Mussels on the other hand were the best we have had. The sauce was so buttery and full of garlic. We had the lobster diavola for two for entree and it was the best we have had. We couldn't believe how al dente the pasta was. This dish is also full of garlic so if you are a fan, this would be perfect for you. We are both huge fans of this type of dish but it was amazing! I think this was the highlight of our trip. I wish I can find something that comes close to this dish in NY.
(5)
Vivian C.

This establishment is located along a pedestrian walkway. Once we informed the hostess that we had a reservation she quickly set us up in the bar area behind her hostess stand for a short wait - even grabbing chairs for our group! We ended up being seated at a long table in the center of a small room. Their metal tables are pretty neat looking, but not the flattest surface. The room temperature bread was soft and served partially sliced along with chilled butter pats. Tasty both. And they were generous with refilling our bread baskets. I tasted the sauce of the MAHOGANY CLAMS IN ROASTED GARLIC BROTH WITH CHORIZO $9.95 with some bread and found it too salty, probably due to the chorizo. The LOBSTER DIAVOLO (FOR TWO) $42.95 I sampled was good with a light heat that would be overwhelming for me if this was my sole entree. This, however, is a pair of friends' first choice of entrees here. I really enjoyed the rich GRILLED LOBSTER ON LINGUINE, BUTTER AND GARLIC $29.95 although the lobster (much smaller than I had expected) splattered me as I did my best to deshell it. The whole dish was delicious and rich and garlicky. The Day's special WHOLE FISH $26.95 was sea bass. It came rather lonely and slim in a hot pan with a tasty tomato based sauce that I enjoyed dipping the bread into. The fish lover at our table loved it though. For desserts we ordered the blueberry pie, pecan pie, and panna cotta. The blueberry pie was good with a nice crust. The pecan pie was sweet (of course) but not too sweet like some versions are. The panna cotta was my preferred dessert of the 3. One friend described it to be like whipped cream. It was a rather soft and creamy version - it lacked the start out solid and melt on your tongue surprise that I particularly enjoy, but it was still a good one. FYI - They do not take Discover.
(4)
Brian M.

Cool resteraunt! Had dinner here while in Portland for work. Nice setting, open kitchen and great food. I had the grilled lobster over linguine. I will definitely visit again when in town.
(4)
Tim R.

Oh........My.........God. This was the first lace we ate when we arrived in Portland and it was the standout meal of the trip! Located in the basement of an old building, you enter through a door in the alley. Low rafters with herbs and veggies drying all around and an open kitchen in the middle of the dining room...so cool! Food was unreal! I also was introduced to a local microbrewery named Maine Beer Co that blew my socks off! Go there if you have time too!
(4)
Stephen H.

We had the pleasure of dining at Street & Company last week and came away impressed. Service was fast and attentive. Food was outstanding. We started off with local oysters from the raw bar before moving on to a salad course. The oysters were super fresh and well prepared and the salads were nice a crisp with just the right amount of dressing. The dinner course was fantastic as well, with ample portions of seafood in our pasta dishes. It did get a little noisy, but this did not detract from our overall visit. Highly recommended when in Portland!
(5)
Stephanie H.

Great experience! My sister and I went on Friday evening and had an amazing dining experience. Our waitress was so incredibly gracious and kind- we loved her! She got us some delicious, in-house made bread immediately upon sitting down with rich, creamy butter. We ordered a Lebanese wine that was fantastic and an incredible deal at $30/bottle. With our wine, we sampled the stuffed peppers with crab, grape leaves stuffed with tuna and a French soft cheese that was accompanied by cranberries and hazelnuts. All the small plates were incredibly flavorful and delicious. The grape leaves and cheese were the highlights, but the peppers were amazing too. After our starters, we split a salad and the mushrooms with polenta and their signature dish--- a white fish pan-seared with roasted rosemary potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The fish came sizzling in a pan (fajita style) and was lightly seasoned with olive oil---- perfect for the flaky white fish. The mushroom/polenta combo was delectable, as was our salad. I honestly don't think you can go wrong here! As for the atmosphere, it was like something out of a Dickens novel; a little restaurant tucked away on a cobblestone street in Old Port, flanked by flickering candlelight. The space is warm, inviting and friendly--- I especially enjoyed sitting near the open kitchen, which added to the fun and welcoming atmosphere. I can't say enough good things about this place. Amazing service, quality of food and atmosphere. Maybe I'm jaded because I live in NYC, but I was also blown away by the price point, too. Ridiculous portions and food and wine for the total $ amount. I will definitely be coming back!!!
(5)
George S.

This is a wonderful restaurant the is very unique. The food is great and decor is very Portland ME. I have been here a number of times and what I like most about it is the changing menu. Never the same thing. In fact one time I had Bread Pudding appetizer that I was drooling for and it was off the menu. As you will see from my post I do not eat red meat and so I always have fish. This time I had a wonderful seafood stew that was fantastic. I highly recommend Street & Company.
(5)
Pat R.

In brief--excellent food. The desserts are superb . I had a great panna cotta and a very well prepared sea bass. My guest had a seafood stew that was very good. All of our dishes were well done. The bread was out of the ordinary. The servings were more than enough! The down side: tables close together. And noisy. And the wait staff while very helpful and well-informed were handling too many tables. Very slow service at times.
(4)
Michael S.

Fantastic. We went during the dead season so we were able to make reservations day off. Service was great. The food delivery technicians knew the food very well instead of just making claims like a half dead neon billboard. They were attentive and my water glass and rum and cokes never stopped flowing. I cannot remember what I had as I am writing this 6 months later. Will go back to Maine just to give this a proper review though. It's that good.
(5)
Elinn C.

I was really irked by this experience. What a waste of an evening. After reserving way in advance, getting there early as suggested, then being told they couldn't call us when our table was ready (even though they'd asked for the cell # when we called to confirm that afternoon), we were finally given a miniscule table right next to the spot where the staff noisily did all their prep work. Restaurants that are filled with the chatter of happy customers are one thing; it is not pleasant to have to listen to people right next to your head chatting, humming, singing, dropping cutlery into holders, clattering dishes into piles, dumping big buckets of ice into bins, etc. Finally we asked for another table and were given one on the other side of the same prep area, but closer to the kitchen. Great -- the room was low ceilinged, small, and totally open to the kitchen, and something was wrong with their exhaust system, so the whole place reeked of cooking odors. Already noisy, the din got even worse when a couple was seated next to us and she carried on a long phone conversation at top volume; the restaurant didn't care enough about the rest of us to ask her to go outside until she was finished. The only decoration in the room was also not unattractive -- a long shelf of supplies on the back wall. Lovely. Not pretty wine bottles, but big cardboard boxes stuffed with things like sugar packets. Our waitress was sullen and poorly trained; she didn't tell us the specials and didn't know what was in the dishes on the menu. She also didn't write down the order correctly, so the food wasn't cooked as we'd requested. We saw lots of other people sharing what apparently was the place's signature dish, but we hadn't even been told it was an option. So not only was the atmosphere intolerable, the food didn't make up for it. All of this was in the control of the restaurant and could have been avoided. What we should have done is walk out.
(1)
Jennifer L.

My family and I tried Street & Co this past August while vacationing in Ocean Park. We decided to try Hugo's and Street & Co and skip Fore Street (our all time Portland fave) this time around. We are from Larchmont, New York but are in the Portland area monthly on business. We are both huge seafood lovers. I love it any way, from Greek octopus to sushi to New England-style chowder and even fried. I loved the Street & Co atmosphere, cozy, unpretentious. Our waitress seemed stressed and I'll admit they were packed. However, our food was, simply put, underwhelming. I believe we all liked the salad, fresh, well-seasoned. I don't even remember the apps. I do remember that both my mother and I opted for mussels. They tasted fresh; however, about one-third of my mussels were closed. I eat a lot of mussels and I cook mussels. Sometimes it's bad luck. But that is too many closed mussels. In truth, had the waitress been more apologetic or even made a symbolic effort to repay me. Free coffee....anything! She just took them away and said she'd let the chef know. I felt a little insulted. The broth was not particularly well-seasoned either which only added insult to injury. In addition, my daughter has a severe nut allergy but loves seafood. I asked to be sure before ordering whether certain items would be safe for her. The waitress seemed put off by the question and did not inspire confidence. So we opted to order my daughter Fettucine Alfredo to be safe. Bummer. My 11-year-old daughter felt unwelcome. I might try one more time to see if it was an off-night. But so far, my impression is that its cool-factor may be higher than its actual quality.
(2)
Gary W.

Very good seafood restaurant in Portland. The downside...not particularly kid friendly, and not outstanding service. Good food, in particular very good mussles, lobster and good cocktails. Nothing was exceptional, though the place was quaint, and fairly noisy. Good 4-star experience overall.
(4)
Michael L.

Located in an obscure alley with other restaurants and bars, this seafood Mecca definitely delivers. After browsing the pictures on yelp, we had to order the lobster diavolo. This thing is huge, a pan filled with a whole lobster, toms of mussels, clams, octopus, and squid on top of linguini in a tomato-ey basil-ey briney broth. Like others before me have said, this thing easily feeds 3. And at less then $50 a pretty good bargain for what you get. I'm also a fan of the open kitchen concept and the rustic decor. Servers were nice as well. We were too full to eat anything else.
(4)
Molly H.

This place is good. It's a little pricey, but they give you decent portions here. I love the scallops in pernod and cream (although sometimes it's a bit heavy on the salt). The sauce is unbelievable, in fact don't eat too much bread initially as you'll want to save some space in your stomach for the bread dipped in the leftover sauce. I've also had the lobster in linguine (which I found a little disappointing and wouldn't get again). Either way, it's a good spot. Been here 3 times so far. The one thing that impressed me is I went here ordered an app, entree, and then dessert. I didn't like the dessert at all, so I barely touched it. The waitress noticed and said, so you didn't like this, can I get you something else? I declined but when she gave my bill she removed the dessert. Very classy move! Anyway, good spot.
(4)
Christine B.

visiting from new york and possibly one of the top 10 meals i've ever eaten. ordered the lobster for 2, mussels stew special, and scallops for 4 people. we practically licked the plate. ordered the tiramisu for dessert and chocolate cake for our friend's birthday. hugo also was an amazing server and suggested great wines for us while we were waiting for our table. overall amazing experience. beautiful and cozy decor and ambiance. wish there was some music that played during dinner though. was able to hear surrounding tables' conversations. my only complaint but other than that, INCREDIBLE.
(5)
Keith E.

Delicious. Every time. Excellent service, great wine list, and superb food. I almost always get one of the specials and have never regretted it. The fish is always cooked perfectly. Probably my favorite restaurant in Portland.
(5)
James C.

The food here was excellent in every way, what lacks is next level service. We seemed more like an annoyance to our male prima donna waiter, I have had better service at a diner. Never poured wine, water never refilled, on and on the list goes. The meal itself perfect but wow they need to train the staff.
(3)
Kristin A.

Just do it. Get the lobster diavolo. Amazing. It's just a seafood bonanza. If you don't get it, you'll immediately be jealous of the people around you who do order it. We had a great experience here. We made reservations last minute, so we weren't able to eat inside. Even though it was a little chilly, we ate outside. They even offered us coats if we were uncomfortable. The tables outside were very close together.... we ended up making friends with the tables around us, which was really fun. I almost forgot to add- sitting outside makes for some great people watching. There was some sort of bar crawl going on while we were dining- saw lots of men dressed up in 90's prom dresses. Hilarious. Service was great, and this food just can't be beat.
(5)
Karen J.

Had a business dinner for 10 here on a Tuesday night. We had a reservation for 5:30 and they sat us at two separate tables along the back wall...not quite sure why they could not push the tables together? So we really ended up having two separate dinners/tables of 5. Since each of our tables had a separate server we heard the specials at different times...but overall the two servers tried to coordinate the timing. Our host ordered oysters, mussels and clams for the tables-all were very good and fresh. We also had the crab bread pudding, which was probably one of the most delicious concoctions I have ever eaten. At this point I think the servers realized the check and tip would be large, so they became a little more attentive. Our table ordered the Bluefish, swordfish, lobster and shrimp...all were good-especially the Bluefish. I had the grilled lobster and though tasty, it was all in the shell and almost impossible to get to the meat...too hot and too greasy from the butter and linguine. They should have a version with only the lobster meat. By the way, they tried to seat a table for two next to us several times, but every party asked for another seat before even sitting-I think they were scared of the large party! Had the apple crumble pie with ice cream for dessert-very good. Overall I'd say this was a good meal-overpriced in general-minor attitude from the hostess and servers-probably overrated...but worth a try...
(3)
Mark T.

I cannot say enough about this place. This is probably one of the best places over ever eaten anywhere. The restaurant itself is very quaint with great lighting and atmosphere. The kitchen is centered in e restaurant with all the cooking --from scratch, happening right in front of you. Several of their meals are served in the pans they cooked in and fresh of the stove. I've ate here several times and every time been wowed. The food is just outstanding. From their pasta their lightly breaded sole, the flavors are out of this world and bursting with various natural flavors without the use of artificial crap. The service is laid-back and relaxed. If your in a hurry, this might no be the best place. I would recommend reservations as it typically get pretty busy --even in the off seasons when there is 1/2" of ice on the streets. I must visit if you're in Portland.
(5)
Shabbir S.

There's no way to describe this meal I just had except as epic. I was eating alone, sitting at the bar where the bartenders gave me advice on food and wine pairings. I started with an impressive potato-based soup along with their "taste" of duck. It was a generous portion for just a taste. The bartender suggested pairing it with a rose by the glass that was great. However for the entree the bartender said one of his 3 favorites was the scallops with grano. The dish redeemed scallops for me after so many restaurants have overcooked them to the point of rubber. There was a wine pairing for this one as well, but frankly I forget the white wine was. I remember it went amazingly well with the scallops. The food here is amazing, and for a single diner or a couple comfortable eating at the bar, the bartenders can steer you through a great meal.
(5)
Lara L.

Street & Co.: what the HECK was that lobster in a pan. I can literally never put too much garlic in the dishes I make at home, but the oil and garlic in the pasta that the lobster sat on just plowed through the delicate lobster meat. No subtly. None of the delicious qualities I enjoy from lobster. All I could make out were the bites of pasta as the lobster had recently molted and was watery and loose as well. I really enjoyed the crab bread pudding and oysters. The entree, however, was just terrible. The mussels were great as well, but nothing out of this world. Was really disappointed after we had two nights booked here during our small vacation, per the rave reviews of Bourdain. Was sadly disappointed when we were placed in a super tight spot despite month's early reservations. We decided on Fore Street the next night and enjoyed it so much more, even with a (pleasant) 2 hour wait in their awesome bar. I'll move back into Manhattan if I want to hear every word from the diners less than a foot away from us.
(3)
Rachel W.

Such a great place. My gf and I arrived two hours earlier than our reservation time and they were completely accommodating. Let us sit at the bar while they were opening up and the bartender talked to us the whole time and gave us some great recommendations of local places to visit (We're from DC)! When the kitchen was open they gave us a lovely table and we had the best waitress ever - Sue! Even recommended an awesome movie for us to watch :). The lobster diavolo (sp?) was fantastic. You seriously can't go wrong with it. It says it's for two but my gf and I still had enough for leftovers for dinner the next night as well. Definitely go if you can! Thanks for a great date night guys!
(5)
Gary M.

Food was as good as it looks in the pictures! Great service once we got to the table, but not so good when we were waiting at the bar. I would definitely go back and hope they can step up the bar service.
(4)
Tom H.

Great food and good service.
(4)
Edward M.

I discovered this place maybe 12-15 years ago and have been coming a couple times a year from Connecticut ever since. I was staying at a hotel in Portland and asked the woman behind the desk for the best restaurant in Portland. She said her favorite was Street & Co. So I told her that's where we were going. She said on weekends you needed to make a reservation a couple weeks in advance. She wasn't kidding (we couldn't get in) and I told myself next time I was in town I was going to make a reservation. We did and the place was everything I hoped for and have been coming back ever since. Back then it was quite a bit smaller than it is now as some years ago they underwent a much-needed expansion. And you don't need to make a reservation weeks in advance but on weekends you would be smart to make one a few days in advance or more. I believe they save 25% of the tables for walk-ins, so depending upon how busy they are and how many other walk-ins show up that night you can end up waiting anywhere from 5 minutes to 2 hours. Al least now they have a nice bar area where you can wait. Simply put this is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. They have the casual yet upscale feeling nailed. You can find men in jackets and women in skirts or people wearing jeans. Probably not the same jeans you use to do your yard-work in but a nice pair of jeans is ok (sneakers would seem out of place however). I see some people here have mentioned "yuppies" and maybe that's true. I would guess the clientele is mostly upscale but the place is NOT pretentious at all. It seems that thanks to apps like Yelp some tourists have found the place which I guess isn't really a bad thing. Its not they type of place you would happen upon randomly, though it is right in the heart of the Old Port. Its on a pedestrian walkway right behind Fore St. As for the food, if you don't like seafood don't bother coming. I don't think they have anything on the menu that doesn't include seafood. The menu is not huge and hasn't changed substantially in years or at least it seems that way. My favorites are the shrimp with tomatoes & capers, the linguini & clam sauce, linguini & calamari and the oft-mentioned lobster dish for two. All are excellent. They also have a fish dish that changes daily based upon what's fresh. Apps and salads are limited in number but all the ones I've tried have been good. Desserts are also all excellent. Most are made in-house except for the pies which are made at a local bakery. My favorite is the panna cotta. This is the first place I ever tried it as I can't seem to find it at many restaurants. As for the waitstaff the worse waitperson I've ever had was at least average. Most are excellent and some have been there for years and really know the menu and the food. The kitchen is open for all to see. On a cold winter night the place is warm and cozy. Depending upon exactly where you get seated the tables can be a little close together. No big deal but if you wanted a private setting this is probably not your best choice. Over the years I have taken family and coworkers here and all have come away impressed. It is not inexpensive. Expect to pay at least $100/couple with apps, dessert and a decent wine (more if you have expensive tastes). Most dinners (and some apps) come to you in the pan in which they were cooked so everything is hot and fresh and hasn't been sitting around. Take a look the menu on line and if you see things you might like then definitely come here and I think you'll be very happy. I think this place has actually gotten better over the years and continues to impress me every time I go.
(5)
Rich B.

I'm always wary of using the ol' five stars here on the Yelpernet. I try to keep things in perspective. Yes, those tacos are good and five-stars tacos, but are they the same five stars I would give to Le Bernardin or Brooklyn Fare or Chez Panisse? Street & Company is casual but in my mind (and stomach) five stars. First, I always go on and on about wine lists. Theirs is awesome. I want to make out with whoever put it together. Chateau Musar? Lopez Heredia? We are totally making out. Started the dinner with a few of their small plates. Deviled egg with shrimp. Damn. As someone who grew up in the South and has probably eaten my weight in deviled eggs, these were straight-up awesome. Deviled egg with a shrimp on top. Manchego cheese and quince paste on a piece of fig cake (did I get that correct?) was awesome. Then we had oysters. Local. Literally from about an hour away. Great. I love oysters. I had a glass of Scotch (Glenmorangie 10yr) with it which is how I roll. And then as others have stated, the 'Lobster Diavolo' is pretty killer. It's a dish made for two people (ah, lovers) and is a full lobster split in half with mussels, clams, and squid. Served on a bed of linguine with a flavorful mariana sauce and topped with fresh basil. It's a bit messy. We both had sauce on our shirts (although I wisely wore a dark shirt). Spectacular. I think we had dessert. I don't recall. The restaurant itself is handsomely rustic. A bit dark. It can get a tad loud and I suspect people who don't eat in NYC a lot will think that the tables are too close together. The kitchen is open to one of the dining rooms. Great bar where you can get most of the same dishes. Um, what else? All the staff were great. Prices were good - we got out of there for under $100. If we lived in Portland, we'd eat here a lot.
(4)
David S.

Went for birthday with wife and 4 friends. I've been to Street & Co many, many times, but not for several months. Service was very good, sorry to say, food was mixed. The mahogany clams were VERY salty and the garlic/butter sauce did not seem very fresh. The garlic even seemed as if it might have come out of a jar. Furthermore, at 8PM on a Saturday night they were out of their 2 fish specials. Give me a break, who does the planning and buying? Shame. In addition they had a new wine list which the wait staff was not familiar with. I asked who I might talk with, and our server said the bar manager was off and no one really knew too much about the wines. Is Saturday not the busiest restaurant night of the week? Out of fish, no-one who could advise re the wine list. Not a good impression at all for my out of town guests. Three of us ordered the sole francaise and while the fish was fresh and perfectly done, it was again very salty. All three of us noticed it and commented on it. The other diners were quite pleased with their choices though (Blackened Tuna, Grilled Char). I've always been a big fan of Street and Co, this time though I was very disappointed.
(2)
Andrew A.

LOBSTER DIAVOLO. Do it. This downtown Portland gem is a wonder. The open kitchen, copper pots, cozy interior and beautiful food make for an idyllic New England dining experience.
(5)
Bob F.

Unbelievable restaurant, food, experience, and service. Best place we ate at in Maine!
(5)
Steve W.

What an incredibly snooty disappointing bar and host stand. Admittedly we were walk ins and it's a busy restaurant but the host was a bit insulting when he learned we did t hVe a reservation and seemed disappointed that we actually wanted to wait an hour to eat there. We went to the bar and really tried for a long time to order a drink. I was told to order with the bartender who was making drinks one after another. It was impossible. 2 seats came open at the bar so we went to sit and were told those were only available to dinner guests and even after explaining we just wanted drinks we were only told we couldn't sit there - no offer to get us the drinks we wanted. With so many places in the area to eat and drink, we went across the street to a place that actually appreciated our business.
(2)
Nicole B.

Excellent! This place is one of the best restaurants I've been to. The food was super fresh and outstanding! Our service was also amazing. I loved that there was an "open kitchen" and you could see everything going on. This restaurant definitely has that Portland charm to it and I recommend that everyone visits this place if they are visiting the area. This place has the best swordfish and calamari I've ever had!!
(5)
Tiger Lily ..

Everything was just fab here!
(4)
Phil J.

Let me rate fully right off the bat: food = 9, service = 9, atmosphere = 1. Food: I started out with an assortment of raw oysters...at $2.50 each, they were small but delicious. Salads were top-notch. I had grilled bluefish and it was outstanding, better than I could cook at home on my own hardwood grill. Not sure how they did that. Wife had the fish stew and it too was perfect. All in all, the food was unbeatable. Our waitress was great, too. Atmosphere sucked - we were in one of the noisiest restaurant rooms I've ever been in. Ordinary conversation was nearly impossible. In their defense, it might have been a one-time thing, as in the corner were clearly the six founding members of the Portland divorcee club, going through bottle after bottle of wine and screaming and cackling at each other. They were there finishing up their meals when we got there, and they still had not left when we were done and out the door. Just about everyone else in the room kept giving them disparaging looks to no avail. (it was 8/13/14, so if you are one of those 'ladies,' you know who you are, and now you know how obnoxious you were for all the other diners.) Someone who had recommended this place to us said it wasn't so noisy when she was there... so as I said, this could've been a rarity for Street & Co. But I can only review our experience, so there you go.
(3)
Krista L.

I am kicking myself for not getting here sooner. How could I live in Maine for over 10 years and never venture to this phenomenal establishment!? I have a lot of lost time to make up for. The restaurant is right off of Wharf St, which hasn't always seemed like a great place for an intimate restaurant. Boy was I wrong. The moment you step into the restaurant it is like you are transported into a different realm. The rustic and dark feel to the entrance and bar makes it warm and welcoming but also a bit romantic. It was perfect for our little "date night". My significant other and I checked in and were asked to please find a table and they would offer us drinks until our table was ready. We sat down and immediately ordered a drink. The waitress we had there was very timely and even offered us our bill a few minutes before our table was offered. It was nice to not have to hunt down a bartender or waitress before we were escorted to our table. When we sat down we had one thing on our mind. The Lobster Diavolo for two! Our waitress came and left bread at our table and made sure that we were set with our drinks for the moment. She went to go check on a few tables and when she came back she could tell we were ready to order. Without even hearing the specials we ordered the "Famous" Lobster Diavolo and then waited in anticipation. When the dish came, it was a pure thing of beauty! There was a full lobster split down the middle sitting right on top. Under it was an large amount of mussels, calamari and clams that were entwined within perfectly cooked linguine. The Diavolo sauce was also to die for. It was flavorful, but also had that perfect little kick at the end to wake up your taste buds. All of the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would be lying if I didn't say this was the BEST LOBSTER I have ever had at a restaurant. Just make sure to save some of that great crusty bread to dip in the sauce after. Trust me, you will want to! Make sure to make a reservation and enjoy this amazing dining experience. It is worth every penny and minute of your time!!!!!
(5)
Ahmed A.

This place is overrated. It's coasting off its reputation. We got the Sole which was not bad but to be one of two signature items...I just don't get it...it didn't seem to astound or amaze me like it does everyone else. We also got the lobster linguine. Ehh. Skip it
(3)
Amavi Designs I.

STAY AWAY..................Soooo after my sunset cruise I could get into eat at Fore Street soooo they sent me to Street & Co their sister restaurant. I called because they were going to close in 30 min but they said I had plenty of time so I hurried over........I sat down at the bar and ordered a glass of wine.......the staff seemed to be checked out across the board..........I finally ordered the calamari and someone had spaghetti next to me and I asked for a side of the spicy tomato sauce. The sauce came out FREEZING cold......I asked for it to be heated........My calamari dish came out and I it was rock hard and looked incredibly ineditable......I could have also played hockey with the calamari it was so hard..........NOT ONCE did ANY staff member ask me how my meal was or WHY I wasn't eating it. The bartender who was dining something in with his back to me.......I said sir may I have another glass of wine..............again sir.........he said I will get that for you........never turned around...............I HAVE NEVER HAD WORSE SERVICE OR SUCH INCREDIBLE HORRIBLE FOOD IN MY LIFE........................
(1)
JR C.

Great place to eat! Wonderful atmosphere and great service. I am looking forward to coming back here. The food was spectacular. The only problem was we ordered way too much.
(5)
Alec G.

If you don't mind a little bit of a wait, this place is totally worth it. The drinks were on point, out server patty was perfect. The duck pate was great, they made me a shrimp fra diavlo which was excellent, and the oysters were really fresh. A definite must if in Portland.
(5)
Cindi B.

Best dining experience in Portland, STILL! I love the food, atmosphere, friends and I keep going backthey always pull out all the stops and offer a great menu if fish.
(5)
Simon L.

Fifth time here. a spectacular meal once again. A wonderful sampling of north haven oysters - one dozen. Mahogany clams in garlic butter roux are thick and meaty. A sizzling pan of tender flounder in white wine butter - slightly flaking while soft and smooth ($28). Accompanied by green beans in tomatoe ragout and garlic mashed potatoes. Shrimp garlic and butter ($25.95) on linguine comes Ina thick sauce. Pungent garlic and tender, giant shrimp dusted heavily with parsley. A cozy place, make a reservation early. Thick wood and an open fire add to to the atmosphere. The open kitchen provides plenty of entertainment if the conversation finds a lull.
(5)
Becky M.

The food here is so good. I love specialty restaurants, and I love seafood. The restaurant itself is cozy and rustic. It is also trendy so a reservation is a must. I can't imagine how packed they get on a weekend over the summer. Luckily, we went on a Saturday night in January and were seated promptly at our reservation time. I felt a little cramped, but liked the overall atmosphere. Bread came out with butter (although cold) and salt and pepper to sprinkle. Service was attentive and friendly, and food came out in a timely manner- didn't feel forgotten or rushed. The only thing that bothered me was that after I had finished a glass of wine, it was never acknowledge and I was not asked if I would like another. My favorite vegetable is beets, and they had a beet/goat cheese/pesto thing on the "tastes" menu that may just be the best thing I have ever eaten. I had the scallops in pernot and cream for an entree, and my boyfriend had the shrimp with garlic over linguini. Everything was cooked perfectly, although the scallops were on the rare side compared to what I am used to. I can't exaggerate how delicious everything was. I would definitely go back, but wouldn't make a habit of it. It is expensive and definitely a "special occasion/ guests are coming to Maine and want seafood" type of a restaurant. Not typically my vibe, but bottom line is that they have delicious food- and if I could, I would eat it every day.
(4)
Ethan R.

Loved this place! We were takes into the Octopus appetizer ($14) and it was phenomenal - I would have eaten this as my entree, and I don't normally like the way most octopus is prepared (this was heavily marinated and seared). The 'tastes' were surprisingly large for their $4 price. My wife had the lobster scampi, and despite the fact that most lobster is... Well it's lobster, not much difference, this was different and it was great! I had the swordfish, which was pretty good, a little more searing would have been great. Wines weren't crazily prices and the bread was good. The staff was attentive and the atmosphere was great, we sat near the kitchen and it was great to watch but a tad bit warm.
(5)
Emily T.

Saw Anthony Boudain ate here on No Reservations and thought I had to try this place next time I visit. Got to in August of 2013. I love the open kitchen and watching the chefs work their magic. The food was phenomenal and the service was great. I had the shrimp on linguini with butter and garlic and tasted the grilled lobster on linguini with butter and garlic. Both were fresh and flavorful. This is definitely a restaurant where you need to make a reservation. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two. The lighting is low and it has a cozy feel.
(5)
Puwett V.

Been several times, it sucks we had a bad server last time but we will still come. Will just not request a certain "sassyholic". Food is wonderful, thanks.
(5)
Alise K.

I can't help but order the sole francaise every time I eat here. Consistently perfect. We ordered quite a few appetizers, mussels, oysters, cheese plate, a date appetizer with amazing cream and a complimentary soft cheese with cherry spread. All so good. I can't stop eating the bread and butter. It's just not fair that it's so freakin good.
(4)
Adam S.

I found the food to be somewhat mediocre. Not very inspired. Also, as a blind patron, I ask the server if the kitchen could remove the shell from my lobster. I was told no that's just how they serve it. But don't worry, it's very easy. Anyone can do it. I should have left, but instead handled my lobster like Daryl Hannah in Splash. A million better places to eat.
(2)
Tim G.

Went here with a group of five; had reservations through Open Table. We'd definitely go back. The Good: - Food was delicious, and clever (I had the whole fish special, which came in a pan surrounded by chopped brussel sprouts and diced pork belly) - Simple, day-specific menu featuring a good variety of seafood - Open kitchen model is super fun - Service was pleasant and engaging - Old Port location is terrific; there's a parking garage and a parking lot within two minute walk The "Could Be Better": - No beers on tap (everything came in cans or bottles) - No cocktail menu (just a traditional bar environment, though the Lemon Drop was dope)
(4)
Kelly C.

LOVE this place! Great atmosphere and delicious food. There is always a wait, so put your name in early or call a few days in advance for reservations. I got the lobster daviloi dish to split and it's amazing!
(5)
Reed B.

Amazing. My dining partner doesn't even eat seafood and it was one of the best meals that she has had. Starting off with the delicious small plates of cheese and cherries and balsamic and feta and tomatoes. Perfection in a small plate! The sole Was expertly cooked - good sized portion - and I loved having it serves in the pan. Desert was some of the best pecan pie I have ever had - and I live in the south. Service was perfect and the atmosphere was just as awesome. I wish it was closer than 1000 miles away from my home.
(5)
karina g.

I have been twice, one time was amazing, the second time was just okay. So it's not very consistent. I did get the first time an amazing crab and leek bread pudding, that was to die for. Lots of fresh seafood, Italian inspired, nice lighting and atmosphere. Great location in the old port.
(3)
Emily H.

Good Lord, that was tasty and insanely affordable. (Lobster for two).
(5)
Carolyn L.

I came here and shared a Lobster Diavolo for dinner. It was AMAZING! This enormous dish is swimming with Maine's freshest seafood. I learned new things about myself from this meal, like how much patience I had picking out all the lobster flesh! Once you taste Street & Co's amazingly fresh lobster, you'd be determined to work for the meat too. Seriously the best lobster I've ever had. The other seafood was delicious as well. Super juicy clams and a very generous serving of mussels. There was plenty of linguine too. The spicy sauce had a fantastic, flavorful kick with each bite. I wasn't able to finish my portion and didn't order anything else. It'll be hard to leave unsatisfied!
(5)
Elaine S.

Sorry to have to report that I found the food only average. There were a few bright spots- the crusty peasant bread with sweet butter was very good as well as the "taste" of crab and peppers. That was creative and flavorful. However the sole francais dish was the real disappointment. The fish was cooked well with a light crust but nothing special to warrant the price of $28.95. The sole was accompanied by too salty mashed potatoes and hard summer squash. The service was excellent and the ambiance was charming. Try not to sit in the same room as the open kitchen unless you prefer an overly warm environment.
(3)
Jasmine H.

Had dinner there last night, the wait was very long which you would probably expect. They do put your name on the list and give you an approximate time to come back so you dont have to stay there and wait. We ordered the famous Lobster Diavolo dish and it was okay to me but my friend loved it. It was definately enough food for four people. The bread that they give you is cold and the butter as well which I thought should be warm and butter soft. The ambiance is nice and our waitress was cool.
(4)
Mike B.

First, the important thing. Food was great! Clam app was perfect. Had lobster/seafood diavolo with wife. Enjoyed and was full. The location was also great. Interior nice. Food pricing on mark. Yet, waiter was pretentious and was annoyed when I told him about my allergy (btw dairy allergy isn't hardest to work around in seafood place). Acted like the chef couldn't deal with changing dishes. Not sure if it was the waiter or chef. Also, up charge on cocktails over the top for the level of place. But that is a Portland problem more than this place.
(4)
Margaret D.

The best pasta and seafood mixture you'll ever run into. The mussels are also huge and the portions are very good.
(5)
Dani M.

Sometimes, unexpectedly, you find a truly special place and dinner turns into a memorable night. We came here without a reservation (bold) and sat at the bar for dinner. The staff was just as exceptional as the food.
(5)
Brea L.

First time in Portland and this place not disappointing. Made me fall in love with the area. Wonderful fresh seafood. Delicious, must go to place!
(5)
Jonathan D.

We were looking for a place to eat on Thursday night and clearly started a little late. We took a flyer and got seated at the bar. We got two tastes to start--the coulommiers and the figs. Both were excellent, a nice size and a great way to start the meal. We had salads next--I got the melon salad with feta and my wife got the lettuce with zuchini salad. The sizes were very nice and a nice blend of texture and flavor. For mains we each had sole--me Francaise and my wife broiled. Both were cooked perfectly with tasty vegetables and potatoes on the side. We had a little issue along the way but our server was a huge pro and took good care of us. I cannot say enough good things about the team and service overall. We had the Graville Lacoste white Bordeaux which was an excellent food wine--good minerality and nice companion to the sole.
(5)
Scott H.

Good stuff!!! The mussels are GREAT & the Lobster Diavalo is epic! It says for 2 but we always feed 3-4 with it, and do not finish. Staff are not rude, but they are NOT friendly! As others have noted here, staff are cool at best. MANAGEMENT NOTE--please train staff to smile & be friendly!!! Food, is very good!!!
(3)
Travels Of M.

Order the Scallops in Pernod & Cream! THE BEST scallops I've ever eaten!!! Absolutely perfect.
(5)
Kevin R.

Quaint, seaside-like restaurant in an older building. Restaurant has a old-timey seaport feel to it, complete with extensive brick work and some uneven floors. Don't look for anything but seafood here, no beef or chicken in sight. We had the Pernod scallops and blackened tuna, both great and fresh. Our service left a bit to be desired, waitress seemed disconnected from the task at hand. Other than than quality meal.
(4)
Michael N.

Street & Co. was definitely worth the hype. We actually had multiple people mention this place prior to visiting Portland. Unfortunately we were only in Portland on a Saturday night and of course they were out of reservations. Luckily, they had a few walk-in reservations available for later in the night so we were able to sneak in. Upon entering the place you will first notice the great decor. Very rustic looking but very well put together. The open kitchen was a cool touch, although it made the rest of the dining room pretty warm. The service was good, although our waitress wasn't very friendly. As for the food we went with the shrimp scampi and grilled lobster on linguine meals. Both were fantastic. I also didn't think the prices were that bad for the amount of food you get. The scampi had a bunch of jumbo shrimp and there was no way I could finish the pasta. You've seen the pictures of the grilled lobster on linguine... intense. I think the rest of the reviews speak for themselves. If you can get a table, it's definitely worth a try.
(5)
Wendy B.

Omg was this good. Started with a martini and I'm not much of a drinker but what a way to start. Dinner was a Boston lettuce with peaches,almonds, and balsamic salad. I had mussels provencale for my entree and it was excellent! Wonderful atmosphere and a lovely server who was doing a bang up job handling her tables. I even ate the bread which I never do. Another yummy part of this meal. I'd go back tonight but they are all booked up. No surprise there. Next time it's the Lobster Diablo which looks amazing. Definitely a place to go.
(5)
Daniel B.

Flawless from top to bottom. Strong recommendation on the mussels and shrimp in linguine, but anything on that menu will make this place unforgettable. Owned by the same people who own the highly acclaimed restaurant Fore Street, Street & Co. quietly equalizes if not surpasses its neighborhood companion in appetizers and entrees alike. A true Eden for all food lovers.
(5)
Derek B.

Great food, a bit cheaper than some of the other highly rated options around, and the ambience makes you feel so cool and hip. On hipness: surprisingly diverse clientele; honestly, half of all the black people I have ever seen in Portland have been in Street in Company. So that's good. Borderline pretentious, but I think they pass the test. Bread is from Standard, which is good. The lobster for two is excellent, and could be "for three." I do have a conspiracy theory, though: I think they intentionally prolong wait times in the lounge/bar until wine is ordered. But hey, whatever. Exposed brick!
(5)
Emily V.

We went here on the advice of friends and we were so happy we did. This was the best meal we had in Portland, hands down. It is a bit pricey and more upscale but they had no problem accommodating our 5 month old at our table. We started with the local Casco bay oysters and an arugula, apple and parmesan salad. The oysters were so fresh and lovely and the salad was really good. My husband had the blackened arctic char and I had the sole francaise and we both scraped our plates clean. I was blown away by how good the flavor combinations were. The blackening rub for the fish was not your average rub. So distinct and good. And I can see why the francaise is so popular. The service was wonderful and they also have a very good, reasonably priced wine list as well. I wish we could have eaten there twice!
(5)
Kevin M.

You know you had a great meal when you leave the restaurant so full that you can barely keep your eyes open.. Such was the case of my experience at Street & Co. We had the lobster diavolo which is a big plate of deliciousness. Lobster, shrimp, mussels, calamari and pasta in an absolutely delicious sauce. Aside from the deliciousness of the dish itself, it's also not very expensive. For the wealth of food you receive with the dish, it's only $47.00 and you and your dining partner will undoubtedly leave full. In terms of the food, everything was equally delicious. I wouldn't say anything stood out more than the other, they were all just great. Lobster was steamed well and all the other seafood was seasoned and stewed perfectly in the sauce. It's very evident that you're getting fresh seafood from the local waters. The service was top notch and the atmosphere was that of a higher end place without feeling too foo foo. This is definitely a must on a trip to Portland. Bring your appetite!
(4)
Al M.

We waited an hour and it's actually worth the wait. Slightly touristy, yes. A bit pricey, yes. But it's a crowded bustling restaurant that's got a great vibe and caters well to the crowd that passes through town. It's in the happenin' part of town down by the wharf and on a street crowded with bars and restaurants. I probably wouldn't have considered it a good spot if it weren't for the top notch yelp reviews. The menu is pretty short and focused (which I generally regard as a good sign) and looked appealing. Appetizers: Broccoli soup (superb), salad of fresh crab and sweet corn (fresh and really tasty) Mains: Whole branzino (as good as any I've had), shrimp over linguini with tomatoes, garlic, and capers (also excellent) These guys know how to properly cook and season pasta and the portions were very generous. Didn't stay for dessert but based on this one meal I'd definitely recommend it for great vacation eats. (I even snuck a peek down at the prep kitchen downstairs. These guys keep a clean and well-ordered kitchen and the cooks down there are doing serious work with good-looking products.) Only real knocks were the service which could have been more prompt, and a waiter who knew nearly nothing about wine.
(5)
Lola I.

I came with my fiancÃ© on the night of our engagement. We arrived just before the kitchen closed so I was initially skeptical but then immediately blown away because everything was delicious! My fiancÃ© had a scallop meal and I had linguine with spicy red sauce. The ambience was romantic. The waiter was awesome. It's been several weeks and we still reminisce and can't wait to go back when next in Portland.
(5)
Charlie C.

Very fresh seafood and the ambience was great! Went in without a reservation at 8p and had a table by 820. My gf had the whole fish dorado with couscous/cauliflower and mussels while I enjoyed the grilled octopus, marinated tuna tartare and crab and mushroom bread pudding!
(5)
Alex K.

We had quite the meal tonight! We started with oysters on the half shell, crab stuffed pequillo pepper and the dates small bite. All of them were light and delightful. For dinner my friends had the sole francaise while I tried the scallops in Pernod/cream. I usually stay away from things with heavy cream, but the waitress was insistent that they weren't heavy and she was right. All together it was a great meal, I am just bummed we didn't save any room for dessert as their panna cotta and bread pudding are both on my list of favorites.....next time! The setting, ambiance, and the service are all just as good as the food, making this one of the best spots in the old port!
(4)
Chris P.

Delicious. Especially the sole francais.
(5)
Amy Z.

Lobster diavolo, their signature dish, was awesome. Comes with a ton of fresh seafood, perfectly cooked linguine in a tasty garlic basil sauce. Squash and tomato soup was eh, just chunks of squash in a tomato soup. Ok service. It's a busy restaurant and we were a bit cramped in the corner.
(5)
Alexa G.

One of my favorite restaurants. I live in NY, with access to NYC and to some of the most beautiful restaurants in the world and I still think this is the coolest looking restaurant I have ever seen. From the giant pepper grinder to the bread cutting station, everywhere you look there's gorgeous rustic decor. In fact, it isn't really decor. When the servers need bread, they use the station and when they're out of pepper, the grinder's turned on and grinding away. The best part? The food is INCREDIBLE. I literally sit in my house in NY and crave street & co Lobster Diavolo for 2. You're missing out if you pass this place up.
(5)
Sam P.

OK... so I have been to Street & Co many times and always loved it. The only reason I have not written this review sooner, is because I wanted to keep this hidden jem all to myself and not make the place busier than it already is! But here it goes... I work a job where I'm on the road about 50% of the time and when on the road eat out 3-4 nights a week. I come to Portland about 5 times a year and always make it a point to go to Street & Co at least once! It is THAT GOOD. The menu changes frequently and as far as we have noticed it is mainly the small bites, salads and apps that change. The entre's are quite consistent and they always offer the freshest catch. Between the people I have dined with we have tried about 10 small bites, 5 salads, 5 apps and most of the entre's. My personal favorite are the scallops with pernot cream sauce, but my friends swear by the lobster fra diavolo. I have also tried the lobster on linguini, shrimp with butter and garlic, shrimp with tomato and capers and then I have had them make a dish just for me by telling them what I like (for example I have had the scallops in pernot tossed in linguini instead of with the normal side of lentils and vegetables, I have had scallops with linguini in butter and garlic etc) and they will always do their best to accommodate. The only thing I could possibly take away a half a star for (but I am not going to!) is the fact that there is almost always a wait, even if you have a reservation... but I can't fault them for people loving the food so much that they want to stay longer. Thanks Street & Company for all the wonderful meals, I will never forget this place!
(5)
Jennifer R.

Took some friends from NYC and Boston here because we couldn't get in to Fore Street. So disappointed with the waitress. She was beyond awful. Food was as great as always but she was having a bad night and embarrassed us from ever bringing people from out of town here again.
(1)
Sam C.

Do yourself a favor and order the Grilled Lobster and Linguine. Great service and atmosphere and the wine list is fair.
(5)
Gerald K.

Completely fabulous, every single time! Super fun atmosphere, terrific menu, expert wait staff, amazing kitchen staff, cozy, romantic, neighborhood-friendly...and the sole francaise is out of this world!!!
(5)
Jeff F.

I always thought a great oyster spot would have to have an amazing selection of oysters to impress me (Aquagrill in NYC, Neptune in BOS, Elliott's in SEA, etc...), but Street & Co taught me something. With only 3 types of oysters to serve, they reminded me that quality (or in this case freshness) trumps quantity (or selection) any day of the week. These were amazing and the perfect way for us to start our night. I have to come back and actually have dinner.
(5)
Francisco S.

Ambience is great, service is good, and fresh food hands down. I wanted the Lobster Diavolo but the portion is for two. The server suggested one of the pan entrees with the Diavolo sauce. I picked the mussels and I wasn't satisfied. Delicious but the portion is still a lot.
(4)
Patty C.

Lobster Diavolo is to die for. The portion is so massive, that there is hardly room for anything else if you are only a party of 2. I will definitely be back.
(5)
Jim R.

My wife and I went to Street and Company for our anniversary. We had an early reservation on a Sunday. We were promptly greeted by the hostess who asked if we wanted to have a drink at the bar or go right to our table. It was nice to have a choice but we opted to go right to our table. The space is really nice with exposed brickwork and wooden beams and nice wood tones throughout. We passed the kitchen on the way in which was wide open. I always like that but couldn't see what was going on from our table. No big thing. Our server came over and offered us the drink menu. I had a Sauvignon Blanc and my wife had a beer. For appetizers or "tastes," I had the cherry peppers stuffed with fresh crab meat and my wife, the cream asparagus and mushroom soup with Gruyere cheese. My app was delicious! I could have ordered a dozen of these things and would have been happy. My wife's soup was underwhelming. Asparagus dominated the flavors. You could barely taste the mushrooms except for the texture and mouth feel. We both thought is was pretty mediocre. I had a legume salad with peas and pea shoots. It was certainly nothing special especially for $9.95. For an entree, I had an appetizer dish, mussels Provencal, which was excellent. It had lots of garlic and some fennel and the broth was yummy. The waitress could not keep our bread dish full. Did I mention the bread? The bread was definitely a big time highlight. It was warm and crusty and just perfect. I loved the broth of this muscle dish. It gets a big time thumb's up. Honestly, I cannot quite remember what my wife had because it was not memorable. I think it may have been the halibut special but neither of us were impressed by it. It wasn't bad but with an entree coming in at $32+, it should have rocked. It didn't. We both had the same dessert which was pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. It was real good but my wife is from Virginia and I thought her pecan pie was better. The ice cream was very good and the decaf coffee was real roasty and strong. I asked if it was, in fact, decaf and was assured it was. SO all in all, we had a pleasurable evening. I really didn't feel Street and Co. lived up to the hype and especially the expense. The place is flat out expensive. I've had better meals in Portland for half the price. If you're going to go "high end" in Portland, I think there are better choices out there. If you want to impress, then go to Street & Co. The space is real nice and the food is good but, like I said, at that price, I was expecting it to be amazing and it clearly was not.
(3)
Ken D.

How do I explain Street and Co.'s Lobster Diavolo for Two: A dish as delicious and sexy as anything two people can do in private, let alone in a crowded dining room in Portland, Maine? Yup, it's that good. Good enough to drive for, and worth the price. It's like that booty call you keep hoping you'll have, yet that never do. You know you want it. C'mon...don't be chicken. No...be Lobster Diavolo. If you need a dining partner, call me. Anytime. Day or night. If you do, satisfaction is guaranteed.
(5)
Mark A.

Thanks to the Open Table app I was able to get a same day reservation here and am so glad I did. It is all of what other reviews say it is - a great local spot with great food and great atmosphere. I had a salad with house cured duck to start and it was very good and the ingredients were very fresh. For the main I had the grilled lobster over linguine and butter/garlic everywhere to boot. Now there is a LOT of butter and garlic but you have to be patient as the pasta should soak up most of it as intended. However, how do you not gorge on the plentiful lobster? You just can't so do with it as you will but you will enjoy it and leave happy. The bread they serve with the meal is also fantastic and can't do the review without mentioning. Finally, my desert was a hazelnut and chocolate torte and that is why this review gets bumped up to 5 stars. I'm not always chowing down on desserts but when I do I want to be wowed and this was it. Just can't say enough about that. The server was great and she ensured the experience was as it should be.
(5)
Olga G.

Blackened salmon was spicy and well prepared. Bluefish was everything it should be and nothing it shouldn't. Cocktails were spot on, the bread and butter terrific. The chocolate dessert was rich and as advertised. Rustic and comfortable atmosphere. Friendly and knowledgable waitstaff.
(5)
LittleAsianGirl W.

The best pasta I have ever had. My family and I were here during our little vacation. LOBSTER DIAVOLO was so tasty. The portion was more than 2 people split. A real top notch restaurant.
(5)
Yanni K.

Everything you've read about the lobster fra diavolo is true. Excellent value, so much food. The lobster was excellent; as were the clams and mussels. We had a 9:30 reservation- showed up at 9 and enjoyed a glass of wine in the front bar lounge with their Serrano ham appetizer. I really enjoyed dining here. The service was very good- attentive but nothing too crazy. Wish I was in Portland longer because I would definitely come back!!
(5)
Ted K.

Hard to find as it is on Wharf Street which is more of an alleyway than a street) GPS had trouble finding it, as a result so did we. Parked at the garage at Dana and Fore Street which is a block away which is what I would recommend. Fitting that this is a seafood restaurant as you are packed in like sardines at the tightly space tables with no windows in the dining room. Far and away the best dish was the lobster fra diavalo. The rest was what you'd expect at a place that has Taste is real. Simple. on its home page. Solid fresh fish but not very inspiring or memorable.
(4)
Te R.

LOBSTER DIAVOLO! so good! so satisfying. and it's definitely not for two people. it's perfect for three. we didn't get to try their other stuff because of this dish. but it's so worth it!
(5)
Josh J.

Tasty plates, lovely ambiance. Great service, amazing lobster and tiramisu. Asparagus soup was nothing special. Salad was nice and fresh. Would go back, though having a few non seafood options for a diverse party would be good; impressed with thoroughness regarding shrimp allergy. Seems like they might run out of favorites a lot though so go early. Very cozy and romantic:)
(4)
Lisa W.

Amazingly fresh seafood. The tuna was grilled to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning and spice. The "tastes" (aka small appetizers) are $4.00/each and a few are absolutely divine. Highly recommend the beet and goat cheese terrine taste and the smoked salmon stuffed eggs taste, skip the manchego with fig cake (pretty ordinary) and save the triple whipped cheese w/ peach puree for dessert. Salads were nothing very special but the rest of the fish and wine (opt for the Chablis!) more than made up for it. The presentation of the entrees is quite unique as they serve some of the whole fish on a large sizzling pan drenched in just the right amount of sauce and not too much oil. The ambiance is also great, the chefs cook the fish right in front of you in an open kitchen so you can observe while you wait. There is a warm and sunny feel to the place that just makes you feel very cozy while dining. The only negative part of the experience was our rude waitress, a slightly older woman who kept giving attitude and taking passive aggressive jabs at us... Perhaps because in the beginning of the meal, we asked "what is the freshest fish?"- Apparently a faux pas because every fish is supposed to be fresh. Still, no reason to be rude. Apparently this place only takes reservations for half the restaurant and the other half is reserved for walk-ins. Seems like a great system, and gives the customer more flexibility! Overall, a great food experience and wonderful place for sumptuous fish! Five stars for the restaurant itself. I'd definitely go back if I come back to Portland, and just hope we don't get the same waitress.
(4)
Joseph L.

Very nice space, reminded me of a favorite restaurant in Italy. And even though I was scared by earlier reviews, they were very accommodating for our kid. The squid appetizer was just ok. I really wanted it to be more flavorful, but the bread is very yummy and was good for dipping. We shared the Lobster Diavolo for two - it was a halved lobster, on top of mussels, clams, squid ans linguine in a spicy tomato sauce. There was so much of it we didn't come close to finishing it. Loved it though! We got there on the early side and sat immediately - when we left there was a line out the door.
(4)
Jason M.

I think this place is fantastic. Reservation would be wise, but if you don't have one you definitely can sit at the bar and have Oysters or other apps and drinks. Dinner was excellent, had a Lobster Brick that was to die for, and the grilled Swordfish was excellent. The atmosphere and service was primo, I love the place. Salad "I believe Musolin?" With cherries was very nice as well.
(5)
A K.

Street & Co. is a nice place tucked away in one of the alleys of Old Port. I love the rustic atmosphere of this place, not to mention, the fact that my meal is served in a piping hot cast iron pan!! The last time I was here, my family and I were on our way home from a ski weekend at Sunday River. This place was clutch in warming us up from the cold wintry weather. The service is nice, the food is good, and it is pretty comparable (price wise and quality wise) of a lot of other Portland restaurants. The only reason I say this place is A-OK and not incredible is I have other favorites in the area; however, I would for sure make a return to this restaurant!
(3)
leslie w.

Just had dinner at street & co. on the recommendation of a transplanted local. I was hugely disappointed. This place got one star only because the service was pretty good. However, the Tuesday evening clientele and food overall was nothing to write home about. We were originally seated next to a table where one gentleman just didn't know how to control the level of his voice. I was initially passive aggressive, screaming at the top of my lungs hoping he would catch my drift. Eventually I gave up. We asked to be seated elsewhere. Unfortunately, we were then seated by another party of loud obnoxious business people. The one lady at that table kept on doing sexy poses to an older gentleman. I think she was looking for a bonus. I ordered the grilled lobster over linguine. It was ok. I spent 31 dollars on just ok. Hmm, something wrong with that. My partner had the clams & linguine in white wine sauce. Bad choice. Crazy salty. We went home and he had a sodium headache and threw up. Also not a good sign. I do not recommend this place. Not even a little bit. Never again.
(1)
G N.

I have never given a place 5 stars before, but Street & Co earned it. I was concerned about the price as we aren't rich and at around $30 an entree, this place was a splurge for us. I therefore felt it better be worth it... And it was. I had one of the specials. Monkfish, perfectly pan-crisped, with an eggplant caponata with golden raisins and currants, and topped with garlic aioli. It was divine. Every mouthful had interest and the flavors blended perfectly. Husband had a shrimp with tomato and capers on fettuccine which was far more simple but fresh and delicious. Well worth the expense and I would recommend to anyone who likes seafood! Also, the service was charming and efficient. If I am ever again in Portland, I will definitely go back.
(5)
Travel B.

Had two outstanding dishes there - best pecan pie and the most outstanding scallops in Pernod and cream. The soft shell crab appetizer was not bad. The grilled lobster in linguini was disappointing. Well, the lobster was sweet and delicious but the linguine was bland, even with added salt, pepper and chili flakes, it was still not palatable. Service was really attentive and friendly. Would love to go back there and try other dishes.
(4)
Amanda L.

Thank you, Yelpers, for steering me to this Lobster Diavolo. Abundant with seafood and just the right amount of spicy. And HUGE... could easily feed four people. Luckily, our hotel room had a fridge, and I was able to pack it up and eat the leftovers for breakfast the next day (yes, breakfast. Breakfast of champions). Food was great. Wine was great. Service was great. I had a cold and came down with a headache during dinner (i.e., I was feeling pretty miserable), and I still thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. Yup, that good.
(4)
Jaclyn P.

We were lucky enough to be seated 45 minutes early for a reservation on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was very busy but the waitstaff handled it in stride. We couldn't resist ordering the Lobster Diavolo which could have fed a small army but miracle of miracles we managed to finish it almost entirely. The lobster was delicious, the pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauce had just enough spice and the cast iron skillet was overflowing with seafood. And almost $20 less than other tourist towns, this meal is a real bargain for what you get! For dessert we ordered the Wild Maine Blueberry Tart and even after stuffing myself with seafood and pasta, I could have eaten two helpings of this wonderfully fresh and sweet, home made treat!
(4)
Alex S.

This place is amazing. The lobster diavolo is better than I could have ever imagined. Me and my wife split it and barely got through half of it. And that's saying a lot because I can eat. You must go here if you are in portland.
(5)
Ryan R.

Well, it was nice. Personally, wasn't amazed by the food. The waitress we had was great, but the food was ok/good, but not as 'amazing' as the hype says. My meal was broiled salmon, two potatoes and some broccoli 'something'. The fish smelled too fishy and was over cooked. Overall, my meal was actually cold, which I was shocked and disappointed. I didn't want to say anything since I was with my mother and she was really enjoying herself. She had the lobster which she liked. A few things that irritated me (further): 1) this is suppose to be a super nice restaurant and they should act like it. The male waiters all had plain t-shirts and dirty tennis shoes. Really? 2) when I went downstairs to the men's restroom, passed the dish washing station to see some guy eating and playing some heavy metal music (really?!). 3) all the staff look like they all hate their jobs and not happy. Why? 4) pricing doesn't align itself with how it's trying to be. This place is not in NYC and yet it's charging NYC prices for moderate food and some messy attributes. Yes, I'd recommend it, but not sure I'd go back.
(3)
Mark W.

Great restaurant experience from the lounge to the dinning. The squid app is excellent so isn't the whole fish and the sole entrees. We sat overlooking the kitchen which I feeler added to the flavor experience. Highly recommend.
(4)
Caesar R.

Come hungry, portions are ENORMOUS! Probably the best place you'll eat while in Portland, ME. We picked our friends up at the airport and headed straight here. Lobster in a pan with garlic butter over Pasta and the Lobster Diavolo for 2 were what we split after a few rounds of oysters in the lounge. We also started with the clams and mussels too. Man o man...this was all real good. Very filling and lots of food. Too bad we couldn't take it for left overs. And we managed to stuff down a blueberry pie as well. This was our second time here and the first experience was just as good. This is a super comfy rustic spot in the middle of cobblestone street. Looking forward to my next trip to Portland for a meal here
(5)
scott h.

Good food, but on the high side in price. $25 for linguine and shrimp? On the other hand, high rent district in Portland. Nice atmosphere. Great service.
(3)
Stan S.

Some of the best seafood in the area.Excellent variety and preparations.Bar and drinks are very good.Service is generally good,can get jammed on a busy night,which is most nights.
(4)
Larry H.

We were on a getaway trip with our baby and wanted one great meal out and had it here at Street & Company. A very charming place in a touristy area but nestled away a bit. We had a full view of the open kitchen. Appetizers were so yummy (Crab meat/salad) and my partner had a pasta with shrimp which was amazing and I had the fish special of the day which to me was better than any fish I've had @ Legals or any Seafood place in the Boston area. Definitely have to come back here soon.
(5)
Janeen C.

The food was absolutely amazing and the presentation was fantastic. Our server was delightful! Highly recommend. Absolutely delish. Scallops were perfectly cooked, lobster was meaty and expertly prepared, and the wine list wasn't overwhelming. You must go!
(5)
Bing G.

A must try if youre in portland! If you don't have a reservation make sure to get there really early to reserve a spot. We got there around 5:30 and the earliest time they could seat us was at 7. We killed some time by going to the Chocolate Bar down the street and really enjoyed ourselves. We came back a little before 7 and they seated us as soon as the table was ready. Ordered the Lobster Diavolo and some oysters. All of which were delicious. Wish i could eat here all the time!
(5)
Nancy L.

My husband and I had a perfect end to a day on Casco Bay last night by having our dinner at Street & Co. We didn't have a reservation but arrived shortly after 5:30 and were seated in the bar area for drinks during our short wait. My dirty martini was perfectly prepared -- very cold with Titos vodka. Our meal started with raw oysters for hubby and the Salmon Taste for me..wow..perfect blend of savory ingredients. I had the grilled tuna perfectly seared and served rare and my husband had the grilled halibut. The side dishes were no throw aways either. I highly recommend this restaurant!
(5)
Stephen B.

Does not live up to the hype. Much better places nearby. Marginal service. No attention to detail.
(3)
Brenda C.

One of my favorite restaurants in Portland. I cannot get past the sole francaise and try something different on the menu as it's so delicious. Love the rustic ambiance.
(5)
Elizabeth M.

We dropped in at 8pm on a Thursday night. They were able to seat us at a fun side table near the oyster bar. We had limited menu options but we had come mostly for oyster anyway. The oysters were nice and fresh. We decided to try some things off the limited menu and boy were we glad we did! The 'tastes' were amazing. Just a bite or two of some very flavorful and creative combinations. My favorite was the duck confit with tart cherry. That lead us to the appetizer menu and we were delighted by the skate pasta and mussels. The mussels in tomato pepper sauce won the day.
(5)
Elisa C.

I agree with a number of the reviews here -- the food is fairly consistently great (we had the infamous lobster fra diavolo for two, made a bit less spicy to accommodate the two little ones we had with us, plus the cheese/almond-stuffed dates and a char pate spread), but the speed/service is lacking, which is what brought our experience down from its prior 4-5 star ratings to more like a 3.5... It's possible that we struggled in this arena more than usual having the kids with us (we've been 3-4 times before, sometimes with and sometimes without), and particularly sitting outside where the neighboring bars' music & various bar-hoppers making their way down the cobbled alleyway were a distraction... But we weren't seated for 25 minutes past our 7:15pm reservation time, our waiter didn't show up for another 10-15 minutes, the metal tables and chairs outside were incredibly uncomfortable and pitched so that we were frequently grabbing at plates and silverware to make sure they didn't slide off, and the wait till our entree arrived was so long that one of us had to take the two-year-old for a walk around the block -- two separate times -- because she was getting so antsy. By the time the pasta arrived, sometime between 8:45pm to 9pm, she was in that tired-but-wired, semi-drunk state that toddlers get when overtired, and was making dashes under the ropes cordoning us from the alley, then crawling/lying right on the cobblestones. Our waiter was perfectly nice when around, but we just didn't see so much of him, and I would've expected some kind of head's up or apology from either the hostess or the waiter if the kitchen was particularly backed up and they anticipated our wait for either table or food to be extra-long. Also wasn't so impressed by the "tastes" we ordered -- at $4 apiece, I was expecting a little more than basically two dates on one plate and two crackers on the other. The flavors were tasty but a bit sloppy; the Sauvignon blanc was also warm/bland. Still, the fra diavolo was still delicious... Think next time, we'll go for indoors instead though, and skip on the tastes.
(3)
Sarah K.

No reservations were available the day we were in town, but they said to stop in for a walk in table. We walked in at 4:57 and people were waiting for a table already. But I was pleasantly surprised that when we got to the hostess stand we got the first seating at 5:30pm. We ended up taking our kids to the burger place around the corner (since we are on a family vacation we wouldn't get a baby sitter but didn't want to miss out on some amazing food). They were happy and we still got back in time for our 5:30 seating. They sat us promptly and when I saw a booth seat (which is way easier with kids) I asked to be seated there, the hosted checked to make sure it wasn't taken, then upon finding it was available say us there. :-) happy mom. Our server was well informed and friendly. The freshly baked bread didn't come out warm but came out with butter and fresh cracked pepper and salt. We got the Lobster Bread Pudding which was a savory surprise. The cream sauce over the lobster and bread was amazing! Dinner was scallops in a Pernod cream sauce. I love scallops and being in Maine I expected perfection. I got it! This was by far the best scallop dish I've ever had. The people were so friendly and we definitely will come back if ever we venture to Maine again. Excellent dinner!
(5)
Karen R.

This is hands down my favorite Portland restaurant. I have been here several times and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere is delightful with a rustic, classy charm and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I tend to save this place for special occasions as I find every experience to be unique and memorable. This is the one place that comes to mind when I have guests from out of town coming to Maine as it really gives the true Maine seafood experience. My favorite dish is the Scallops in Pernod and Cream. I cannot help myself from ordering this EVERY time I dine here. It is simply perfect. I have heard others talk of dishes like the Lobster Diavolo, but I find it very hard to differ from the perfectly cooked scallops in a cream sauce with a seasonal vegetable served in a cast iron pan. I really should try something different, but it is what I crave from the moment I make a reservation at Street and Co. Tips: *You will want to make a reservation days or even a week in advance if you are looking to dine on prime nights like Thursday thru Saturday. They book up very quickly. *Bring your appetite, they have a great selection of appetizers and the dinner servings are larger than would be expected from your typical high end seafood restaurant *Try the scallops...of course!
(5)
Dennis D.

Called the restaurant for a reservation on a Saturday night a few days in advance, no luck, however the restaurant reserves a section for "walk-ins." I showed up at 5 to put my name on the walk-in list. There were a few people ahead of me but when it was my turn the hostess was accommodating allowing me to make a 6PM reservation. Sat down and was immediately greeted by a friendly but flighty waitress. Overlooked the menu which was a very pricey, but I kinda expected that. Ordered the Blackened Swordfish and my wife ordered the Scallops. Our waitress was answering some questions but was distracted and walked away a few times when a dish was being served at a nearby table. Plate came out and my immediate reaction was "this is a small serving." When i pay $31 for a plate i expect a full plate of fish. I was served a small triangle of Blackened Swordfish with a smaller side of Zucchini and Roasted Potatoes. It was cooked to perfection but the price was completely absurd.
(3)
Captain Stanley T.

Just as good as ever. The Lister Fra Diavlo with a bottle of Prosecco...a perfect dining evening.
(5)
John B.

Intimate seafood restaurant. We have eaten there on 3 occasions- once last August. And twice this past April. Food is very good, as is their bar, and friendly wait staff. I enjoyed the sole served in a pan with snap peas and the simply broiled scallops. We will definitely dine there every time we are in Portland.
(4)
John Y.

My favorite seafood restaurant in Portland. Always delivers the freshest local dishes and never disappoints. My favorites are the Lobster Diavolo and the Mussels. Make reservations as the place gets extremely crowded. A must try if you're in Portland!
(5)
Phil S.

Had dinner with friends last week and really enjoyed this restaurant. Located on a cobble stone alley just up from the piers, this is a fine restaurant. The bar/lounge had chairs and couches as well as a short bar and a good wine list and craft beers. The restaurant itself is a bit louder than I like and the tables closer, but the menu is very nice and the food well prepared and presented. Nothing disappointed.
(4)
Jenny L.

Ordered the Lobster Diavolo for me and my husband. Food was great and more than enough for two! Loved the ambiance of the place and the staff was very friendly!
(5)
David L.

Portland Maine, uncharted waters for me and my wife, so we decided to give it a try for a weekend get away. What a great city. One of the highlights was the foodie scene. And Street and Co. was the perfect example of why. We made a reservation, but still had to wait 20 mins. This is never a problem for us because we understand the world doesn't revolve around us and "stuff" happens. What made the wait even more enjoyable was that a server came up to us while we sat on a bench and took a drink order (the bar was packed). Once sat, the service in the dining room continued to be great. The food was absolutely flawlessly executed ( I had a scallop dish with cream and pernod my wife had blackened yellowfin). I have been trying to recreate the scallop dish in my house several times but can't get it quite as perfect. Guess I will just have to go back : ) . Do yourself a favor and spend a nice date night at this place, you will not be disappointed.
(5)
Kristen H.

Let me just say this. If you are looking for simple, elegant seafood, then this place is for you. The food here is phenomenal. The waiter was extremely helpful in finding gluten free items, and suggestions on the best fish. The halibut was melt-in-your-mouth unbelievable. My husband had a rare tuna steak and he absolutely loved it; it was his first time having tuna rare. He raved about his organic broccoli with local cheddar cheese soup and my romaine salad with grilled eggplant and marinated mozzarella with smoked pepper dressing was to die for. You definitely need a reservation and still might end up waiting for a bit, but it's all worth it.
(5)
Lindsay C.

Amazing meal! We shared the lobster diavolo which was one of the best meals i have ever had. Lobster, calamari, mussels, and clams over a spicy pasta. Loved the Barolo wine and the tasters to start. Highly recommend! Make a reservation!
(5)
Lindsey J.

It's on Wharf Street in Old Port and based on the reviews it's a tourist favorite. But as I like to sit at the bar and eat, I was surprised to see a good number of locals patronize the establishment which is always the sign of a good place. The restaurant is more dinner and drinks than lunch although I suspect they do a brisk business at lunch. They serve mostly seafood dishes and a fair amount of sushi grade fish steaks (it seems to be their signature). I had the blackened sushi-grade tuna (very good), but I've lived in New Orleans (the place where blackened was perfected) and I've spent a fair amount of time in San Francisco (where sushi grade fish steaks are the standard), so it's really hard to impress me in this respect and I thought the spices were a tad overdone. I think I would have enjoyed the meat more blue than cooked. What makes this place awesome is the wait staff. They are worthy of a 5 star rating. It's clear most of them have been there a loooong time and know the dishes (even the daily specials), so they are a good with suggestions for the best meal or a drink. (They paired my tuna with a wine seamlessly). Like most small restaurants, they act more like a family unit than just bunch of employees so service is also seamless. I suspect they would be accommodating for any special diet needs. Surprisingly, the decor is casual and I didn't feel out of place in jeans. I went during a Monday and there were a fair amount of people there for the worst day of the week for restaurants, which makes me suspect that the place is crowded on weekend nights. Reservations (if they take them) would be a good idea, but there is a bar to sit at if you have to wait. Table space is at a premium but you won't be crowded. There is even outdoor seating for good weather. Parking is ALWAYS an issue in Old Port, so be prepared to trek to the restaurant. (Wharf Street is set up more as an alley and has no street parking anyway.) The sign for the restaurant isn't lighted or prominent, so it could be difficult to find if you don't know where you are going. It's perfect for a date night, a drink, or a special meal. Considering the quality of the meal and service, this place is a steal at $30-45 per meal (most entrees top out at around $25), and I have zero reservations about recommending this place to others.
(4)
Jamie F.

If you love seafood, then Street & Company needs to be on your list of restaurants to dine at in your lifetime. First off, the candles, dim lighting, and exposed brick walls really set the mood for a cozy and romantic dinner for my anni celebration with my bf. I actually do have to mention that the bread was delicious, hearty, and fresh (from Standard bakery?). And of course we had to start with an aphrodisiac ... raw oysters, which were good with a fresh ocean aftertaste. We shared the famous Lobster Fra Diavolo - seafood lover's heaven. For $42.95, you get a 1.5 lb.-lobster, 20 mussels, ginormous calamari, and several clams all over spicy linguine. All I can say is WOW! because it was cooked so perfectly. Although the waitress warned us that no couple ever finished this dish, we certainly ate all the seafood and had just about a cup of pasta left over. It took about 40 mins to arrive (she forewarned us), but was well worth it. Service was fine. The waitress immediately assumed I was not of age to drink :( ...probably because the diners were generally older. However, she did make great wine recommendations. Might not be my last meal on earth, but I'd certainly go back to Portland just for Street & Company's seafood and pasta.
(5)
Reid F.

The decor is just OK, but the food is outstanding. Try the lobster bread pudding appetizer, and you'll know what sets this place apart from the crowd.
(5)
Michael L.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The food was mediocre at best and the atmosphere was drab. We ordered the lobster diavolo and it was a huge disappointment. The sauce didn't have much flavor, the linguine was forgettable, and the clams were so chewy it was horrible. The lobster was big but tasteless. It was so noisy because of the open kitchen. Pots and pans were banging around the whole time we were there. Avoid this place at all costs! It is a tourist trap. If you are looking for good seafood go to J's Oysters or Eventide.
(1)
Esme A.

Located on a quaint, historic-looking cobblestone street, this place oozes charm even before you walk through the door. (Beware of wearing heels, the cobblestones almost made me break my ankle... especially on the way home). The atmosphere on the inside was rustic yet sophisticated, which once our food arrived made perfect sense. Though jammed with people, once we sat down we instantly felt comfortable. The wine selection is excellent. The dishes served were classic and delicious. We ordered a beet and fennel salad to start, and the lobster diablo for two, which would have been plenty for four if not more. It wasn't too spicy and the seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaint is that they were out of the chocolate cake! I guess this means we'll have to go back :-)
(5)
Erin L.

Oh dear God...I think I might now know what I want my last meal on Earth to be. We were recommended this place from our B&B owner, which of course made me NOT want to go. I always imagine some slimy relationship, where each owner sends customers to the other, not even considering whether the service is any good or not. Despite any doubts, upon seeing this restaurant, I suddenly didn't care and had to try. This place is fantastic with a capital F. The ambience is elegant, yet unpretentious and the food is spectacular, if not life changing. When you first get seated, you are brought some bread, butter and salt and pepper (in a special dish for dipping or sprinkling). Usually I'm not too excited by a bread basket, but this was not a normal bread basket. Delicious! I ate the Blue Fish special and my husband got the Blackened Ahi Tuna. Both meals were fantastic. Our waiter was also great (nevermind unbelievably hot) and helped us find a bottle of wine that perfectly complemented our meal. This place clearly knows the secrets to great food and great service. Definitely check this place out on your next trip to Portland.
(5)
Zoe P.

My boyfriend and I went to spend the day in Portland, and we had been recommended Fore St for dinner by my parents. While picking up a bottle of wine, we conversed with the very friendly store owner who recommended Street & Company instead since we both love seafood. Its located on the side street right behind the wine store we went to, very out of the way - I probably wouldn't have noticed it if he hadn't directed us to it. You definitely need reservations to eat there, we were lucky to even get ours. But the staff was very friendly and helpful, and when we arrived 30 minutes early we were able to get seated immediately anyway. I loved the ambiance; a bar and lounge area to sit and enjoy cocktails and nibble, and two dining areas. We were seated in the one right by the open-air kitchen, a design feature that I personally love as a foodie. The interior is so warm, earthy and cozy - a little crowded though, I felt bad for the waiters who were trying to maneuver hot dishes around the diners. It was so hard to choose what to have, but we ended up sharing the Lobster Diavolo, and it was definitely the best dish in the house. The spicy tomato sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the lobster, mussels, clams and calamari over linguini. However, while it says its for two people, it could easily have served 3-4 people. Didn't really matter, we managed to finish it between the two of us, and then split a delicious panna cotta dessert. Of course, afterwards we were so stuffed we could barely move. But it was worth it. And the price was rather reasonable considering the amount of food we got and the quality. I would definitely recommend Street & Company.
(5)
Amaraj T.

Spent a weekend in Portland, Maine (visiting from NYC) and made 6:30pm Sunday night reservations after reading the great Yelp reviews. The ambience is delightful, the service was attentive and the food was amazing. We started off with the Maine shrimp cakes which my fiance said was the best seafood appetizer he's ever had (I have to agree!). For the entree, we ordered the Lobster Diavolo which came in an impressively large skillet with clams, mussels and calamari (over linguine). It was delicious and exactly the type of seafood we were hoping to enjoy in Maine. Even though it's supposed to be for 2 people, the portion seemed big enough to easily feed 3-4 in total. For appetizer, entree, glass of wine and tip our total was about $80, which is on the expensive side, but totally worth it for the quality of the food and the portion size.
(5)
TJ S.

The little sister of Fore Street. Well, took me about three tries to get a bead on this place. Anything amazing? No. Excellent simply prepared seafood? Yes. The key word here, like Fore Street, is "simple". Too simple? I'd say so. Ok, will stop writing in questions. Go here for a pretty pricey piece of fresh delicious fish and oysters. Good choice of beers for a small list. Order some oysters, an app special to share, your fish, not care how much you spend, and be happy. Try not to sit in the kitchen room(!) or care about being packed in and stared at by wealthy old people who don't care they're staring or mind the teenagers with Daddy's CC. The clientele here is beyond obnoxious. Focus on your loved one and eat. Wait staff is hit or miss from extremely professional, to pretentious to forgetful. Kind of shame this is viewed as THE place to get well executed seafood in a seafood town. This place is on autopilot and raking it in.
(3)
Matt And Emily G.

This is not the place to go for dinner if you don't do seafood - seafood is ALL they do. Wish we could give Street & Co. 4 and a half stars. Our meal was fantastic: - Spanish Miticana cheese with peach preserve "taste" (mini appetizer) - appetizer: Mussels Provencal - entrees: blackened yellow-fin tuna (medium rare) and an absolutely amazing dish of scallops in a Pernod cream sauce (I'm taking that idea home to my kitchen) Everything was thoughtfully constructed, with creative variations on common themes, and perfectly executed. Service was good but not memorable. We will definitely return when next in Portland.
(4)
Mel Z.

We drove 300 miles from NY just to go eat here, and it's well worth the drive. We had the oysters, crab cake, lobster and fish here. Everything they serve you here is good. Now that I am back in NY, I am already wanting to go back for seconds.
(5)
Joanna W.

Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere, great service. Really, it's as good as it gets in Portland. We look forward to every meal here!
(5)
Roger W.

OK, been back a couple of times now and it is consistently wonderful.
(5)
Amy B.

We had a decent meal but they ran out of lobster at the 9:30 seating. Kind of a bummer when we had friends in town who really wanted the official dish of Maine. The service and dishes were very good. Just make reservations the day before. ;)
(3)
KC M.

I thought the muscles were very good. They were cleaned perfectly and had a great flavor. The whole fish was very flavorful and cooked perfect. It was presented nice and cleaned table side.
(4)
Steve A.

Excellent seafood, good waitstaff, good atmosphere. Could use an update to the uncomfortable chairs and benches.
(4)
N J.

I wasn't a huge fan of the Lobster Diavolo. I thought the sauce was bland and a bit heavy. Dining partner loved it though. We definitely couldn't finish it and had to take leftovers home. Everything else was great. Fresh Maine Crabmeat Sauteed in Brown Butter with Mushrooms and Greens Over Puff Pastry = Delicious Melt in Your Mouth. I was surprised to see the bill because it was much less than I expected. Friendly staff didn't rush us even though we were one of the last ones there. Liked the open kitchen. Dress code says casual but everyone was a tad bit dressed up especially at the lounge in the front.
(4)
johnny s.

I have got to give it up, this place was really good. Fresh and simple
(5)
Dejia B.

Pretty dang tasty. Had an excellent appetizer of trumpets in cream and a lobster salad with caramelized shallots. The main course was good, but the clams were a BIT overcooked for my taste. The wine was lovely. One complaint though is that the place is CRAMPED. My boyfriend and I were jammed into our little two top and the people next to us were a foot away....I had to listen to a drunken first date all night (mildly annoying when one is celebrating an anniversary). Other than that, I'd be willing to check it out again.
(4)
Lola N.

Virtually everything everyone says about this place is 100% correct. Had a fabulous dinner there. Didn't love my table (sat on that little raised stage thing they have) but I would have been 100% happy with this meal if I had sat where I could see the kitchen and not so awkwardly close to other diners. Eggplant terrine appetizer was incredible and even though I love food and cooking I had never heard of a terrine before. Turns out it's like a layer cake of delicious vegetables. I hope to return to Maine and come back here one day.
(5)
Brian N.

An extremely nice restaurant. Started out at the bar while waiting to be seated and found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful. There wine list is a bit weak especially for such a fine restaurant but you can always make do. The waitstaff was outstanding once we got to the table. Very professional and helpful. The food was extremely good. The scallops and the grilled lobster were first rate. If you have a couple of days in Portland , Street & Co. should be a must stop.
(4)
Ashley D.

The raw oysters, lobster diavolo, and crab sauteed with mushrooms and spinach were really tasty. The atmosphere was very nice with the copper table tops, food served in the pans they were prepared in, and the wait staff were wonderful. My only complaint was with regard to the lobster diavolo - the calamari was a bit chewy and the lobster and clams were a little over cooked. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very tasty and spicy. Also, the bread and butter were really good. Finally, the wine recommendations were perfect!
(4)
Steven L.

A friend recommended that as a single traveler looking for dinner on a saturday night, the bar at Street and Co would be the best place for me. He was right. I had a lovely evening. Mike, the affable barman was able to secure me seat at the bar within 15 minutes. The oysters were sublime and I tried the signature dish, the Dover Sole. While delicious, it is not my favorite preparation for fish, but that was known when I ordered and it was cooked to perfection. I had a great night, and you will too when you eat at Street and Company in Portland Maine!
(4)
Thad K.

The dinner that my wife and I had here was the highlight of a recent vacation. Although we had several excellent meals at other restaurants on this trip, we found our meal at Street & Company to be the gold standard we were comparing them to. ...none came close. If I lived in Portland I would be dining here on a regular basis.
(5)
Michael D.

Wow! Excellent food, excellent service. We made a reservation at 4:30 for a 6:30 sitting with my wife and 2 month old daughter. We arrived on time and the woman at the front didn't even need our name, she reserved a table for us specifically so we had room for our stroller. The baby slept all through dinner so the wife and I enjoyed our meals even more! Everything we ate was outstanding. The service was very attentive and our server was great. She was helpful in helping us pair a wine with our meals and we even enjoyed nice conversation with her even though the restaurant was busy. We ordered the seasonal salad and mussels for an appetizer. Both were outstanding and we even spent time moping up the sauce with the bread at the table. My wife ordered the lobster because this was the reason we were in Maine! It did not disapoint. I ate the clams (with red sauce) and thoroughly enjoyed the hearty serving. We both couldn't finish our meal but we both left with wide smiles on our face. One because we had such a fabulous meal and two because the bill for two with wine, two appetizers, 2 entrees, and a tappas was only 108 before the tip. The food was fantastic and we would highly recommend Street to anyone. Can't wait to return again!
(5)
Veronica P.

So, my then-boyfriend and I also stumbled upon this cozy treasure a few years ago,in our twenties, whilst wandering the streets of Old Port in search of the quintessential charming New England seafood establishment. We also sat at the bar and had some delicious oysters, while the couple next to us celebrated their anniversary. They offered us two glasses of their Rosa Regale - a sweet fizzy dessert wine. I still have a taste for it. Skip ahead to this past December, when my now-fiancee proposed on a frigid sunny day, on a quiet, pristine beach, 8 years after our first date (now in our thirties!). Needless to say we celebrated with dinner at Street & Co. We always get the broiled lobster over linguini. It's a little messy, but maybe we'll try other dishes on future anniversaries..
(5)
Hello M.

Place has the best seafood I have ever had. Very well priced and the lobster diablo is a bargain for the amount of food it comes with.
(4)
Christina P.

I would have given this place 4 stars if they had more than 1 vegetarin option ( primavera ) to be fair, it was a great primavera, but not what I was in the mood for. This place is super cute with an open kitchen and a great staff. My boos & co worked really enjoyed their blackened fish & scollops and pasta. Service was a touch over bearing. Can I take your drink order "we need a minute" 30 secons go by "Are you ready to order a drink" and so on. We were the last people in the restaurant on a Tuesday night and sensed some urgency in finishing up but we were still offered coffee and dessert anyways, which was great.
(3)
John M.

Simply one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. I was lucky enough to make last minute reservations for my fiancee and I for our weekend trip to Maine and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is located on a picturesque street in the Old Port and feels like you have arrived in Europe for moment. We arrived early and sat in the very cozy lounge enjoy a nice glass of wine. When we got to the table out waitress was very attentive and friendly. She explained the specials in detail and answered any questions we had. Even the bread given, which is baked at their sister restaurant Standard Bakery, was excellent. For appetizer we split a tart with some creamy goat cheese, prosciutto and caramelized onions, this dish was also excellent. I could have eaten two or three easily but its good I did not because we ordered the Lobster Diavolo and my gosh this dish was massive. The amount of seafood given is outstanding. Clams, mussels, squid and of course Lobster on a bed of linguine in a spicy sauce. Every last piece of seafood tasted so fresh and delicious, I was in heaven. The Diavolo sauce is tomato type sauce with fresh herbs, it is not incredibly spicy. The amount of food was too much and sadly we could not finish the pasta. For dessert we had the Tiramisu, which was definitely different that most we had. A little on the dry side but good never the less. For the quality of service and food the price was quite reasonable, at least coming from NYC. If you are in Portland I strongly recommend you make a reservation and eat at Street and Company.
(5)
Wontae S.

I took my wife here for her birthday and it did not disappoint us one bit. Of course you'll have to get the lobster, which is prepared a bit differently from most places. Instead of the traditionally steamed affair (which I think can be a bit bland), they grill their lobster in a french style butter sauce. We had the Lobster Diavolo which came with the most amazing pasta imaginable. Service was excellent and the wine that our waitress recommended was fantastic. Overall this was a memorable experience, and I would definitely go there again. Just remember to make a reservation and enjoy the beautiful town of Portland, ME.
(5)
Michael C.

If your looking for great seafood, this is the place. Fresh, mostly local, and cooked perfectly every time. The sole fracese is my favorite. The only negative is the menu only includes seafood, no steak. But the selection of seafood is outstanding and changes weekly.
(5)
A. K.

Pros: Lobster with seafood is the best ever. It is a huge portion and just so tasty. One person at our table liked the halibut; another thought it was dried out. There are wines for under $30 and above, so there is a nice choice. The tomato salad was delicious. Appetizers change a bit, but the mains remain the same except for a few specials. We will return. The biggest negatives are the noisy--very noisy--and it is too warm. They need to turn up the a/c.
(4)
Jak K.

Food was phenomenal. Wine list Is reasonable. The only problem was poor service. I suspect these owners can't keep professionals and don't spend enough time training novices. Mussels marinara with linguine was perfect. Salad and small bites also. Too bad about the table service.
(4)
Hillary S.

The staff was nice, but just ok. I ordered the Lobster Linguine and the bf ordered the calimari linguine with the white sauce. Mine felt really oily and I got a stomach ache later. The calimari dish didn't taste like a whole lot. And the tables were really close together. I'm sorry. For what we paid, it should have been better.
(2)
Eileen R.

Ate here this past tuesday. The hostess was a bit curt but the place is pretty busy so i'm sure it's helpful that she's all business. Our waiter was pleasant, but seemed a bit rushed. The food was outstanding. I got a special. It was pasta with a bolognese sauce made with tuna. So so good! My husband had linguini with grilled lobster. It was in the shell and a lot messier than he hoped. Very buttery and rich. We shared the pecan pie that was delicious! The atmosphere is really nice. Casual but elegant.
(4)
Laura A.

We loved it. A little cramped in the center section, but I wouldn't have traded seats with anyone because of my view of the bustling kitchen. Warm and inviting. Love the cozy copper tables. We thought perhaps they use copper because the dishes are served right in the cookware, which is very hot! We started with mussels, which were probably the best I've ever had, then split the Lobster Diavolo. Granted, we lapped up all the mussel broth with a basket of bread before the giant entree even appeared, but it was still a TON of food. Way more than enough for two people. The huge saucepan was full of lobster, clams, mussels, squid, and little tiny octopi atop a bed of linguine, all of it swimming in a spicy Diavolo marinara. It was fabulous, though I'd still say the mussels won my heart. Service was impeccable.
(5)
Joe R.

Perfection. Everything I've always heard about and experienced last night was perfect. It is suited for everyone. If the King of Somewhere asked me where to go to eat in Portland I would put this at the top. If my long lost relatives from Sioux Falls South Dakota where hungry I send them here. The ambiance is inviting. No shimmer, no fancy smancy host, no being nervous on what your wearing. It takes the best of Maine and makes it better. Our meals. WOW! Blackened Swordfish, Salmon and Lobster Diablo. All very happy. Although next time we will all stick to the fish. Yum Yum in our Tum Tum.
(5)
m b.

long overdue mini review. eaten here several times, always great! first-rate seafood dishes- locally caught, great raw bar & lounge section which is better than the regular seating. soups are incredible. scallops are great. mussels exceptional. one of the great restaurants- anywhere! this is one of these places that has about 4 or 5 entree choices- but theyre all excellent. expensive but worth it. same owners as fore street, which is an excellent restaurant as well. located on a cobblestone street as well, which is cool. the old port in portland is one of the great places in the country for food, pubs, local feel. update 03/22/13- worried that this place may be slipping! last three experiences were NOT up to the rare 5 star rating that i give. if my next visit doesnt hit the standard, i may lower rating to 4 stars- which would really be unfortunate bc this place has been one of the best! last few visits contained sub-par service, and a noticeable drop in food quality & portions. one recent order of scallops- typically one of the best dishes ANYWHERE in the world- was overcooked & just generally not as good as previous times. same for mussels- portion a little skimpy, and sumhow not as good as previous times. ill be watching S&C carefully! i take a lot of out of towners/business clientle here, and i take that very seriously. i dont want to be raving about this place, only to have it fall short of my 5 star rating.
(5)
P C.

I am starting to wonder is there is such a thing as bad service in Portland. Had the blackened salmon (cooked medium rare, which left it very moist n amazing) in gazpacho made with cucumber, cilantro and other things which I forget. People kept recommending things, like the halibut cheeks, the sardines (u get three), the bread pudding (which the guy chucking oyesters at the bar had made) and the homemade lemon chello (no idea what this was, tasted great, but I was already tipsy from my rose wine to drink it all) You should go to this place, regardless of the wait time. You will thank me.
(5)
Joshua C.

My co-worker recommended this restaurant with rave reviews saying that if I wanted seafood, this was the place to go to. She also suggested I make reservations in advance because it could get packed. We called earlier in the day for a table and found out that they didn't have anything until 9pm! They did mention though that they reserved 1/3 of their seats for walk-ins. So we went early and were still pleasantly surprised that if we wanted to wait for table, it would be 2 hours. Talk about being popular! Instead of waiting, we decided to eat at the bar, which turned out to be just fine. One of the coolest things about sitting at the bar was that we were able to watch the oyster chef (?) cut open and prepare the fresh oysters right on the spot. I'm NOT a fan of oysters, but my wife convinced me to try some. I'm still not a fan, but they were really quite good. Enough about oysters and the bar...let's get on to the food! I had their salmon special that was excellent! Very tender and with a butter sauce that was fabulously complemented with brussel sprouts (which I don't normally like either). My wife had a shrimp linguine that came in a saucier pan, which I thought was unique, and it also was very good. They loaded up on garlic for her dish, which I love, but may not be to the liking of others. Overall, a great place for seafood with prices that are on par with other seafood restaurants. Would like to try their sister restaurant Fore St....
(5)
Danforth Ridgewell Rutherford V.

Excellent food in a great setting in Portland. My wife had an assortment of fresh oysters, which she thought were the best she had ever had. I had some salmon. We split some salad. One of the best meals we had on our trip.
(5)
ben h.

We had a 5:45 reservation, service started slow. Waitress would answer one question then disappear. Promised a chiller for wine, then proceeds to take three other tables' orders, delivers several orders and brings chiller 15 minutes later. We only ordered entrees, it took one hour and fifteen minutes for them to be delivered. When delivered, lobster was mealy and overcooked. When waitress was informed, her response was the manager would give us one desert. Wow, a 6.50 dessert for a bad 56.00 entree. We had told waitress we did not particularly like clams, mussels, or squid so could they substitute shrimp for these. They agreed but charged 10.00 to do so. Manager never came out to apologize for time or quality. Also the dining room must have been 85 degrees or hotter. there were a few small fans but apparently no AC in our dining room.. The bar was a little cooler, but generally a miserable experience. Skip it.
(1)
Derek K.

We had the Lobster Diavolo and it was awesome! The service and ambiance were excellent!
(5)
Kendra L.

Delicious simple menu. The spicy beet, goat cheese, and walnut salad was so good. The simple broiled halibut came with a sauteed zucchini and summer squash that must have had a bit of olive brine in it. Such a light touch. Being a Saturday night, we called for reservation, but no surprise, they were full. Nice of them to tell us that they keep 1/3 of their tables for walk-ins so we took our chances and headed down to the old port around 7:30. Only a half hour wait, if that, and we had a nice glass of wine with our spicy beets in the bar area which is very spacious with little living room like seating areas.
(5)
Elaine C.

The food was delicous! We had lobster bread pudding that was to die for and lobster diablo for the meal. We sat at the bar and it was fun. Bartenders very friendly and helpful. All I can say the best!!
(5)
Paul A.

The one time that I made it to Maine in mid-summer, I ended up here and had an amazing time. The experience was impressive, with bushells of fresh herbs hanging from the walls, menus engraved in brass and incredible seafood and New England coastal ambiance.
(5)
Julie Y.

i was visiting friends in maine and they took me to this wonderful, wonderful restaurant for dinner one night. my palate is totally spoiled. the food AND service was amazing. started off with the mussels and oysters and fell in love. we had the dinner specials and everything was SO SO good. the place is very quaint and rustic. i would drive another 6 hours just to eat at this place in an instant.
(5)
Ginette B.

This just might be the best seafood dining experience EVER! We sat at the oyster bar since we did not have reservations and chatted with Rodney, long time server. He recommended the Lobster Diavoli-amazing!! Fresh seafood, wicked tomato sauce.....I could have eaten there 5 nights in a row!!
(5)
Ben G.

It was a stormy night in the old port. The two of us were huddled under an umbrella looking to grab some dinner. We had called Street and Co earlier in the day looking for a res but they had none although we were informed over the phone that they leave 30% of they're tables for walk ins. So we walk in, and out the rain. Slightly wet but still in a good mood. Its about 9pm, and they have a table opening at 945, while its a bit late for me, after hearing about the "best seafood in all of the old port" whats another 45 minutes. My hot young date and I sit at the bar and share a few cocktails while we wait for a table. As the cocktails start to wear away the stress from the day, everything comes together in this cozy little bar area. The ambiance in the bar area was really nice. It was quiet, dimly lit, there was exposed wood beams on the ceiling and all the wooden furniture looked ancient. The staff there was also very attentive. They had a bar menu so we sampled a few "tastes." One of the tastes was a Manchego topped with membrillo. So good, what a great balance of savory and sweet. I mean anything would have been good, since it was 9pm and we were both starving. We also had some goat cheese, honey and hazelnuts which was good and then there was a poblano pepper stuffed with crab meat. Quality crab meat, big lumps... you know what I'm talking about. After a few cocktails and appetizers, we were finally seated into the main dining room which was connected to an open kitchen. A very loud open kitchen. When I go back and I will, I will request to be seated in the smaller, more secluded, intimate dining room. She had some shrimp in linguine, while I had a blackened tuna. I ordered my tuna extra rare, and it was barely cooked, just how I like it. Her dish came out of the kitchen in a sauce pan. I think that was a first for me. I don't see that in a lot of places in Boston. Regardless, the portions were massive. We also split a bottle of wine for dinner. The wine list went from about 40- the sky's the limit. The entrees were 25- 35 which is what I'd expect from a place with this atmosphere, service and quality. I had a great time at Steet and Co but i think it had more to do with the company than the food.
(4)
Tim W.

Wow Wow Wow, what a great place. What a great meal, and a great deal. My friend and I had 2 apps, and the Lobster for 2 and it was less than 60...no wine/dessert as we were STUFFED. Sit outside while you can, and get some amazing seafood. The only thing I did not like was that they didn't crack the lobster for me and the utensils were not that great. Otherwise fresh fresh fresh!!
(4)
Nathan S.

WOW.. just WOW. The food was AMAZING. The service FANTASTIC. The ambiance GREAT. If you have any questions of food, wine, or pairings the knowledgeable staff will definitively lead you in the right direction. The only thing that would make this restaurant a complete foodie's dream is if everything were free. That said, the prices were great and the portions perfect. If I lived closer than a 5 hour drive to Portland I would eat there on a weekly (or more) basis.
(5)
Mary S.

Outstanding, phenomenal and perfection are the three words I would use to describe our experience at Street & Company. We were in Portland Maine for a long-needed vacation and stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant. We snuck in under the wire because someone didn't show up for their reservations-lucky us, poor them! There are two dining areas (as far as we could tell). The one we sat in has a great view of the kitchen-if you are a Food Network fan-this is the place for you. On one side of the kitchen the guys were sauteing and cooking, on the other side there were two ladies making the salads and plating the desserts. There is another room to the side that is quieter and more sedate. The restaurant itself is well decorated and cozy. Our server was excellent-really on top of his game, and the food, mmmmmmmmm-what can I say? Delicious. My husband and I both had the Seasonal Salad to start-this is not your basic iceberg-this is tasty, crunchy, mixed greens, veggies and a great dressing. He had the blackened halibut which came with broccoli and mashed potatoes on the side. They cut the broccoli into tiny little florets so you don't have to wrestle them with a knife and fork like at other places. He said the fish was amazing. The broccoli and mashed potatoes were both well seasoned and tasty (I stole some of his). I had the Pasta Primavera which had fresh crunchy vegetables and a light yummy tomato sauce. Now the dessert-they had the usual Tiramisu, Chocolate Lava cake, berries and some other desserts, but what intrigued me was the Dates Marinated in Coffee and Cinnamon with a thick tasty Greek yogurt along side (with cinnamon sprinkled on it). Out of this world good. If you are ever in Portland, Street & Company is a good bet for a great meal. It is a good idea to make reservations.
(5)
David C.

Loved the cobble stone alley it's in! Love the atmosphere! Love the good food! Gotta have the Lobster Diavola!
(5)
Cath B.

Great meal at Street and co. last night. We didn't have a reservation so we had an hour wait. We chose to pass the time in the bar with a drink and appetizer. The calamari was a tiny bit chewy, but it came with a nice basket of fresh bread. When we were called to our table promptly in 60 minutes, we enjoyed a great dinner (broiled scallops for me, grilled tun for hubby). The only slight negative was that you couldn't choose the side dishes...everyone got boiled potatoes and chopped zucchini. They were well cooked, but a tiny bit bland. I would definitely go back and enjoy this place again next time we are in town.
(4)
sara m.

I owe the bartender an apology. Dear sir, I am sorry. Perhaps I was in the sun too long that day. I mean I have done some culinary damage in my time. I once ate a whole nacho appetizer, then went home and had a whole box of mac and cheese, then went out for Kimball's ice cream and finished it all. So when I heard you saying you had a competition where you had to eat the whole Fra Diavolo I said I could do it no problem. Well, after eating a ginormous portion of that fresh, spicy, seafood gluttony with my man, then taking the leftovers home for two more huge plates the next night...I eat my words. There is no way I could, I would have burst at the seams.
(5)
Iris B.

YOU MUST GO! Great ambiance, great food, great service, great drink menu, + great price point.. It's a seafood place so, when you look at the menu you think it's a bit pricy but, when you see the food? They give you more than you need.. Of course, top quality, perfectly executed, delicious, great presentation, and the list go on... My husband I had dinner at their bar... We ordered, clam appetizer (to share), Lobster Diablo (for two @$49), and 2 drinks... Ok, the total come out to be $75 and the Lobster dish? We had to bring it back to our room (hotel) and i think we can live off of it for next 2 days... the whole lobster + clams + mussels + calamari are served on bed of perfectly cooked linguini with spicy tomato sauce in a sizzling hot 18" pan... i am telling you, i wanna move to portland, me just for this dish!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!
(5)
Kerry D.

A real gourmet restaurant with no attitude and good portion size. I had the spanish mackerel special and the bourbon pecan pie for dessert. Both were outstanding. My hubby had the red sauce clam linguini, and it was a show stopper and a deal for less than $20.
(5)
L L.

What an amazing meal! Start with the mussels and make sure to get plenty of hearty bread to soak up the amazing broth. The Lobster Diablo (for two) really is for two and perhaps another helper at the table. Hands down one of the best dinners i have ever had. Thanks Street and Co! Keep it up!
(5)
Kani S.

A wonderful restaurant! Their seafood is just delicious! We had tuna and scallops, and they tasted excellent, and portions were just right! Very warm service, too. We had to make a last-minute reservation during the busiest time of their evening, but the bartenders, greeters, and waitstaff all made us feel so very welcome and at home. It was fantastic, just go!!!
(5)
Brian A.

The food here is quite excellent. They have lots of seafood items on the menu and probably do some of the best seafood in all of Portland. The dining room can be a bit of a mad house so ask for a table away from the madness with a window facing Wharf St. if that's not your thing. I have also eaten at the bar and the Bartender was quite the conversationalist throughout the meal. In a good way though. Good place for a date or a dinner with friends. A bit heavy on the wallet but when your robbing to eat, what's a bill on dinner between friends anyway...
(5)
Peter M.

Looking for an immediate dose of Maine's best seafood, this place delivered in a big way. Excellent ambiance and attentive, friendly wait staff. I couldn't imagine a more perfect New England seafood experience.
(4)
J B.

Given all the hype, I wasn't entirely impressed with Street & Company. Food was served cold...and for being as expensive as it is, this was not OK. My company's dish was awesome though, and obviously came out after mine :)
(3)
Charles T.

2 words: Lobster Diavolo
(5)
Morgan O.

"Street" as I warmly refer to this place is hands down my favorite restaurant in Portland...and believe me I have been to them all. It is the coziest atmosphere on those cold winter nights and it is breezy and fresh with the french doors open to the patio on cobblestone wharf st during warm summer nights. The menu is definitely something to write home about. It is short and simple, but the seafood is as fresh as it gets and always flavorful. My meal of choice is the Lobster Diavolo (for two)...it's loaded with spicy red sauce, linguine and all the seafood you can imagine, including a whole lobster. If you like garlic, you have come to the right place (order the mussels!). The wine list has a good deal of variety to it, so it should suit every taste and budget and if you are unsure the waitstaff is friendly and always has good recommendations. I definitely would make a reservation, although sometimes it is easy to walk in and not wait long. The bar area is a great option too, it is small but has a nice lounge area and good bartenders. If in Portland, go to Street!
(5)
Cait C.

Great spot on the adorable Wharf Street! We walked in on the morning of the 4th of July, and were given reservations for that night. I LOVE the open kitchen approach with copper pots hanging from the ceiling. It gives the restaurant a "homey" feel. I started with mesclun greens accompanied with sweet and juicy peaches, valdeon, almonds, and a basil dressing. The portion was small but it was really delicious and fresh. For my main course, I had the shrimp with butter and garlic over linguine. If you're not a huge garlic fan, don't order this. If you are (like me), DO order this. It comes served in the pan it was prepared in and is swimming in fresh garlic. The fresh basil on top was a nice touch. I felt the serving size of this meal was perfect; I'd even say it was on the large side. Good service. Fresh food. Would definitely return to try more meals on their ever-changing menu.
(4)
Carles D.

This and Fore street are among the best places I've eaten in the US, they both happen to be in Portland, the food is amazing. Another must go if you are in Portland
(5)
Stephen T.

Fantastic food! The place was a little hot and loud but we were seated in the middle room where the kitchen was located. I would certainly eat here again! Be sure to try the scallops! This place is not good for kids!
(4)
Jean B.

Best meal in a long time. Awesome attentive service from a server who knew the plates, the bar and the wines, and knew just when to check back. My friends are I were just commiserating how hard it is to get good food for the value. Street and company reaffirmed that it can be worthwhile to go out to dinner.
(5)
Stephanie E.

A must for dinner in Portland!
(5)
TruthSpeaker I.

My husband liked his fish. His calamari appetizer was lukewarm. I had 7 oz. of scallops with some extremely salty steamed broccoli for $30. The scallops were average. Nothing was artfully presented -just plopped on the plate. The overly "steamed" broccoli was not good, as it seemed like it had been boiled to death in brine. The bread on the table was average. The butter was cold and hard. The waiter was hurried and unfriendly. He made us feel like we had 30 seconds to order. It was loud and I could hear everything being said at the tables around us because the tables are so packed together. I have no idea why this place is so highly rated. This was a harried and unpleasant dining experience (we were seated, ate dinner, paid, and drove back to our inn, which was 7 minutes away, in an hour flat) with very average and unimpressive cuisine. Extremely overpriced and overrated. Clearly no actual chef is involved... just cooks working in a very rushed environment.
(2)
Aimee S.

While I loved the way the restaurant looked, i was just semi sold on the food. Everything was well executed but nothing was over the top impressive. I thought their prices were a little high for what you actually got. Their bread was served ice cold which I did not enjoy. It was tasty but not to make up for the temperature. My husband and I tried one of their "Taste" options. We got the Goat Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Dates and they were really incredible. I loved the entrees served in the pan presentation and that you could just see right into the kitchen. I don't doubt for a second that everything was fresh. For dinner, I had the scallops in pernod and cream. My scallops were cooked perfectly and served with some cooked veggies and quinoa. My only complaint was that the flavor of the sauce was something overbearing. My husband had the grilled lobster on linguine with butter and garlic. The lobster was REALLY tiny, definitely not worth the price. The butter garlic sauce was very good. We ended up not staying for dessert. I think I went in with too high of expectations and I wasn't disappointed just not overly excited about the dining experience.
(3)
Kevin D.

Awesome dinner! Best meal in Portland. Initially we had tried to get a table at Vignola, but it was filled. After stumbling across this restaurant we were astoundingly surprised. One of the best scallop dishes I have tasted. Really enjoyed the touch of the meal being served in a frying pan. The next night we returned for dessert. One of the best restaurant experiences I have had! The bartender went over and above all expectations even preheating my glass before serving the cordial.
(5)
Ken W.

Let me just say that I had a great meal here. The only downside of my evening here was the ambiance. I was hoping for something a bit more romantic with some darkness and candles. Another drawback is that the middle sitting area can get quite loud. Try to stay near the cozy bar on one side or the little dining area on the other side.
(4)
Jen O.

Wonderful place! Food, atmosphere & service were outstanding. The Tuna was spectacular as well as the duck crostini!
(5)
sister b.

After reading the Yelp reviews, decided to check it out to get some more seafood on our last night in Portland. We found tasty, locally sourced food, patient and helpful service, comfortably rustic atmosphere. Greatly enjoyed the sole Francaise and the calamari and linguine with red sauce--and would definitely go back again!
(5)
Bryan K.

Came here with my cousin a few years back and sat at the bar. This place is excellent as the rating shows. I had mussels and he had some oysters. The staff was very nice and helpful and the guy behind the bar gave us a great tip on a new bar that had opened up that we should after we left. Last year, we went to J's Oyster, and the whole time said, why didn't we just go back to Steet & Co? Not making that mistake again this year. From what I've seen, its one of the best places in Portland.
(5)
Dannis D.

Was with a few friend driving back to NY we stopped and wanted to check out the place, walked in and asked for a table, the host asked me how manny, told her it was 8, she told me she could not take in a party of 8 so I asked her can she do 4 and 4, she said no, she is only taking party's of 2, so I said fine put us in party of 2, then she tells me she can't take us because she is completely booked till 9:30 and it's was 7:30, so she tells me that I could come tomorrow, I did not ask for a manager why push to eat some where that your not welcomed, so I will make sure I let every I know how they treated me, hope the owner reads this, this is my # 917-567-3479 as a business owner I would like to know how my workers treat my costumer and specially new ones, first impression counts, as for stars I would of given it -5
(1)
S J.

Cozy atmosphere, and great seafood in downtown Portland. I had dinner at the bar, and the bartender helped me through the myriad of choices-everything looked good, plus sitting in front of some beautiful oysters on ice...I went with the shrimp cake appetizer- unique and very different; followed by an arugula salad with shaved fennel and marinated grapefruit. Very light, and well flavored combo. My entree was blackened swordfish and was perfect- served with nice veggie of the day (snow peas) and potatoes (which I ignored due to the delicious crusty bread). The bartender -Barry- selected me the perfect wine to go with all. Rare these days to get great food and service together.
(4)
P M.

Best seafood in town. Get the whole fish of the night and a great spanish wine. Or share the lobster diavolo for 2.
(5)
Elizabeth M.

we enjoyed an excellent dinner here in March - ordered the specials - seafood stew and hake - both were wonderful - also enjoyed delicious oysters - already planning on coming back on our next trip to Portland
(5)
Frank B.

Wonderful service, fresh and well prepared food. One of the best places to eat in Portland. The appetizers are terrific. Dinners are a nice size, not so huge you cannot walk, yet you will not leave hungry.
(4)
Marcus H.

The oysters were really good. I am not a big fan of the lobster diablo, it is a bit large and spicy. The wait and bar staff are friendly. I would make a reservation a few days in advance in order to get a seat before 9:30 p.m.
(3)
Brian G.

I ate here with my girlfriend and the place was great from the start. We had a couple of items off the tasting menu to start and they came out quickly and were excellent. Once we were seated in the dining area and saw the food coming out we knew we picked a good spot. The Lobster Diavlo for 2 was the perfect meal for us. The bread was also great and the waitress picked a perfect bottle of wine for us which was also one of the cheapest. The only bad thing was that staff in the dining area wasn't the most attentive, but it was a non-issue for us.
(5)
John C.

Lack of expectations can lead to delight. Such was my experience at Street & Co Sunday night. My wife and I were on the return leg of a one day, 350 mile round trip to deliver our daughter to summer camp. We decided to stop in Portland for dinner. I frantically searched my blackberry for the right spot but was frustrated by slow download speeds. The only decent information I could find before giving up was the top 10 listing on Yelp. Frustrated that we would end up in a mediocre joint of our random choosing, we set out. We stumbled upon Street & Co and I remembered that it was on the Yelp list. We perused the posted menu and agreed it looked promising, as well as a bit pricy. We stepped inside and were seated immediately. Lucky, I assume, because the place seemed full. The atmosphere is casual, warm and even a bit cramped. There are three rooms - a bar, a dining room with a direct view into the kitchen and a separate dining room. We were seated in full view of the kitchen and it was fun watching the chef and his three sous working in a very tiny space. You could easily tell who was in charge - it was the guy with the scowl on his face. The service was on the higher side of average. The maitre d' was prompt but a bit on the brusk side. Our waiter was knowledgeable and efficient but had an air of arrogance. These characteristics could have hurt the experience had the food not been so damn good. One incident with the waiter was pretty disturbing though. He was half way through describing the specials when he said, "Excuse me, the chef is yelling at me." He turned on his heals and ran the 10 feet to the kitchen to receive his lashings. I know chefs can be temperamental but I think they cross the line of customer service when they are yelling across the restaurant to pull a waiter from a customer. He could see us, after all. That aside, the rest of the experience was fantastic. My wife had a beet salad over vinegary greens and topped with a wonderfully crunchy and nutty picada.(a ground blend of roasted nuts, toasted bread, garlic and parsley; held together with a bit of olive oil). The beets were perfectly cooked - firm but quickly yielding. The picada added a nice counter point. I had 4 raw oysters on the half shell that were expectantly served on a bed of crushed ice but unexpectedly served without cocktail sauce. Only a mignonette sauce and lemon accompanied the now uni-valves. This struck me as a cocky thumbing of the nose to Joe Six-Pack by the chef. I wasn't unhappy about the sauce's absence, a mignonette is more fitting and less overpowering than the ubiquitous red stuff. Street & Co. offered three choices of oysters this evening and I chose the briniest and most local - from Bath, ME. They were small to medium sized and as fresh tasting as you could want. Perfect. Our entrees were served in the pans in which they were cooked. An interesting and rustic touch to match the woody room and copper topped tables. My wife had clams in white sauce over linguini. A hearty serving with clams still in the shell. The waiter dutifully, and without prompting, delivered bowls to hold the discarded shells. The white sauce could have meant many things...many bad things...from too much cream to too much cheese. Not here, the kitchen used a light touch of white wine, juice of the clams, garlic and a bit of butter (okay, maybe a lot of butter). The clams were plump and delicious and the dish was disappointingly too large to finish. I had an evening special the waiter called 'seafood stew.' I envisioned something akin to cioppino but did not ask for details. When it arrived I was not surprised to see several each of clams, mussels, shrimp and bite-sized chunks of swordfish. But I was surprised to see these morsels with their toes in the sauce-pool rather than swimming in it. This looked more like a mixed grill of seafood with a sauce than a true stew. As soon as I tasted it I knew why the kitchen held back. The sauce was an incredibly rich (butter anyone?) emulsion of bold shrimp stock, saffron and butter. Did I mention the sauce had butter in it? It was absolutely delicious. The stew also included a small handful of white beans and some tomato concasse. Again, all the seafood was cooked to perfection - nothing dry or chewy. Deserts sounded tempting but we had to hit the road and my cholesterol count was already high enough. These stew surprises were not disappointments. They were just another challenge to expectations, or the lack thereof. I will look forward to our trip to pick up my daughter at camp so that I can try Street & Co again. This time with high expectations firmly in place.
(5)
Anita S.

I decided to take my backpack and leave NY for the weekend - all bymyself, just to get away from the constant noise. Before I left to Portland, I did my research about the city and the dining options. I found S&C one of the most praised restaurant, so I thought I have to try it. I never had lobster before, so I was looking forward for the whole experience. I had a dinner reservation at 5:30, and I arrived on time. First they seated me at the waiting area, which is cozy, has a nice feeling to it. I had a glass of red wine - though I know seafood "comes" with the white ones, but I'm not crazy about them. At 5:40 - since I had a reservation - they seated me at the dining area, which is in the same "room" as the kitchen. I could see everything from my table - I mean how they prepared the food. I had a great time to figure it out how to eat whole lobster, and observing the cooking process. All and all: this place a worth to try, I loved the lobster and the whole experience itself. And yes, I would recommend this place to a friend :o)
(5)
stephen o.

My favorite restaurant in Portland, hands down. Unlike the other reviewers, I haven't been to Fore Street so I can't compare it, but definitely had no problems with the ambiance. Quite the contrary, in fact. Highly recommended, though it's pricey for Maine.
(5)
Alexander K.

Love the previous reviews. They raised several important issues: 1)Is Street and Co the Ugly Step-Child to Fore Street. I think, No. The menu is completely different. Not only in specialties; quite obviously there is the seafood focus at street, but also in the sheer minimalism at street. The focus is on the fish and every diner there is better off for it. 2)Ambiance: Personally I love both. Yes. Fore Street gives you a bit more of that king of the world type feel. It has high ceilings those windows looking out over the harbour. But, I'll still take the ambiance at street over fore street. I feel like I am stepping into a Charles Dicken's novel every time I step into that little waiting area/bar. There are the low slung ceiling with the exposed beams and the beautiful carpets. I tend to be dissappointed when I am forced to proceed to the table, although how can you beat copper table tops and an open kitchen either. It makes me feel loved just thinking about it. 3) There is one major beef that I have regarding Street that I am surprised no one brought up. The have the most amazingly classic fruit cobbler everynight for desert, and everytime I order it all I can think of is man this would be better with ice cream. The catch is Street does not sell ice cream. Help me out with this issue and bug the manager. Cobbler should never be eaten alone.
(4)
Ninja A.

Used yelp to find this place planning for the trip to the NE for the first time. Great place, great ambience, very old colonial feel, kind of small, tight place (not great for groups)...but the food was fantastic. Very fresh seafood (it makes sense, since it is Portland, Maine) and very good menu. I'd definitely go again if I ever make it back there.
(4)
Ben F.

I went to Street & Co for my birthday and had a great meal. I was a big fan of the apps but the Italian "fusion" (lobster over pasta) is a bit strange for my taste - still very good.
(4)
Sandy C.

Quaint little place. Food was good ... but expensive. If nothing else, you have to stop in here for a drink and the lobster bread pudding appetizer, delicious!
(4)
Melissa T.

After reading so many reviews of this place, the boyfriend and I just had to try it out. It has a very rustic feel to it which I love. Reminds me of a cozy tavern. Our waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Don't remember the name of the wine we had but it was a nice pinot noir per our waitress' recommendation and it complimented the savory sauce very well. It's true what they say about the Lobster Fra Diavolo, it's DELICIOUS!! Generous portions of calamari, mussels and my favorite, clams along with tender lobster served over perfectly cooked linguine. YUMMMMM! Come with an appetite and believe me, you won't be disappointed. My man can eat but not even the two of us combined could finish the dish! Be prepared if you're gonna order the Lobster Fra Diavolo though. We waited over half an hour but definitely worth it! Can't wait to go back!
(4)
Chelsea B.

First off-- you want reservations. Second off-- Call Fore St. first. It's just better. Hard to put your finger on, but the ambiance at Fore St. works, and here it's just-- lacking?, despite the fact that it's done a little pedestrian cobblestone street in the heart of the Old Port and Fore St. is across from a decrepit furniture store that's filled to the ceiling on a crummy corner. They're owned by the same people, although the menus are different, the price is still up there as compared to other Maine venues, but the quality backs it up. The funny thing is, Fore St. gets the accolades, Street & Co. does not. I had the Lobster al Diavolo, which was a revelation. Having been born and breed in Portland, I had not encountered lobster done in anyway except salad, newburg, stew or straight up, with butter on the side. The spice was titillating. The only lobster I've ever had that rivaled it was at Michel Bras, which is one of the top 10 restaurants in the world, and takes a pilgrimage to find in no-man's land france. So I'll take the Street & Co. option if I get a hankering. In the end the moral of this story is, go to Street & Co. for these reasons: 1) If you've done Fore Street too many times 2) If you can't get reservations at Fore Street when you want to eat 3) If you're a tourist 4) If you're under 25 and it doesn't make you feel uncomfortable/not excited to be dining with a bunch of geezers for good food 5) Your parents have never used their gift certificate there because they'd rather go to Fore St.
(4)
Marty M.

We loved it! Took someones's advice and tried the lobster bread pudding..soooo good! The blackened swordfish was also delicious. Much better than any of the other places we tried in Portland.
(4)
J D.

First 5 star review I have given (out of 24 total). Love this place!
(5)
John M.

My wife and I were in the area for the first time for business and decided to try this place based on yelp reviews. And we are glad we did. Lots of seating, but they fill up quick if you don't get there early. All the staff was very friendly. They immediately bring you ice cold water and bread and butter. Bread was good and warm, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Our waitress was very knowledgable. She explained all the specials in detail and helped us with the wine selection. Got the Maine crabmeat appetizer which was pretty good, nothing to write home about, but good. I ended up going with the yellowfin tuna special, which was outstanding and filling. My wife had the sole Francaise and OMG it was outstanding. We were too full for dessert. Price was fair for what we got and the waitress was great. Great ambiance as well
(5)
Gladys H.

Since everyone else seemed to be raving about the lobster diavolo, I had to try it. I was not disappointed! The seafood was fresh and tasty. Portion was huge and they didn't skimp on the mussels, clams, or calamari. Oysters were great too for appetizers. Cute setting too. I will be back next time I come to Portland, ME
(5)
Michael D.

Been to street and Co many times. The bar is the place to eat because the dining room is extremely noisy. Arrived tonight and was told we would have a half hour. An hour later we got s seat. The oysters were good but the service was poor. No napkins and no bread offered to us although offered to others. We had to fetch out own napkins. Our bottle of red wine - a very good 2012 Pinot from Oregon - was brought to us cold - it must have been in refrigerator. No one asked us how our apps were. When we finally got out seats we had to go back and get our own wine. Left us sitting at the bar while he attended to others that sat after us. We felt like we had to order quick to get in the food line. The food did finally come and it was very good. I had clams in red sauce. Tons of tender clams. Lots of garlic. My wife had sole. Also good and the potatoes and vegetables were good. No one asked us how our food was. This seems to become a trend in restaurants. I don't understand it. It's a basic courtesy that is lacking these days. It is almost like they avoid it on purpose. As usual the food is good, the wait much longer than they said and poor service.
(3)
Nancy B.

Another great meal at Street & Co. My husband and I have been here several times and never been disappointed. Had the summer minestrone soup and the organic kale salad. Both were outstanding especially when paired with the fabulous bread they serve. The sole francaise is melt in your mouth delicious! Portions are large enough to share We booked a reservation on Open Table but the restaurant leaves about 1/3 of its seats for walkins. Most likely, you will still wait. We sat in the middle room where the open kitchen is located. Fun to watch the staff prepare the meals but it was quite warm on a summer night. We will return again.
(5)
Gary G.

Very quaint and interesting restaurant with a unique atmosphere. Food was fresh and the presentation outstanding. 10% less would get the 5th star.
(4)
Vivian V.

I had my birthday dinner here with my boyfriend and it was perfect! The service was great. The food was great. I scared my bf with the way I handled my lobster but it was just too good! Is there even an elegant way to eat lobster? The location is super cute. The decor is so nice and cozy. I even like how they present/serve the food. Perfect place for a date or nice intimate dinner :)
(5)
Sara C.

Wanted to love it, but the dishes are hit and miss. The seared ahi was absolutely delicious. And my husband loved the oysters. But the shrimp linguine missed the mark. Shrimp was overcooked. Tomato sauce was too watery - didn't cling to the pasta - and so full of garlic. That seems to be their signature as our entire dining section (which was just off of the smoky, loud, and too bright kitchen) smelled of garlic. I love that smell, but don't really want to leave with hair and clothing smelling of garlic.
(3)
Ashley F.

We got lucky stumbling upon this amazingly adorable spot. Bordering on hangry, my husband and I quickly realized that the line spilling out the door of Eventide was not going to happen. In search of good oysters, we rounded the corner and happened upon Street & Co, and certainly didn't feel like we were settling for Plan B. There was a short wait, which we passed by sipping on a cocktail in the lounge area. I got a bit nervous when we were escorted right through/beside the billowing kitchen to our table in a low-ceiling dining area that felt like an intimate Italian cafe. Menu items rotate with seasonal availability, and we ordered a dozen oysters to start, a sampling of Tastes, a salad to share, and an entree each - like I said, we were pretty ravenous. The oysters were all slightly more briny than expected, but delicious nonetheless. There wasn't a single Taste that wasn't notably excellent and our salad was equally enjoyable. To round out our meal, my scallops in pernod and cream didn't disappoint, and my husband's entree disappeared, so I can only imagine it wasn't half bad either. We saw several of the Lobster Diavolos pass by, so it's clearly a popular item, and it smelled divine! Next time.
(5)
Lily A.

I went to Street & Co for dinner while stopping through Portland on a road trip. We were a party of 6. We arrived at 7:30 and ate appetizers (& drank wine, of course) at the bar until our table was ready at 9:00. Waiting 90 minutes wasn't ideal, but it was made pleasant by amazing oysters, Sauvignon Blanc, and grilled octopus. When we did get seated, our server was pleasant and warm. She fielded a myriad of questions related to food allergies, preferences, and curiosities with ease. Our meals were delightful. I had scallops in a cream sauce with summer squash and a barley-type grain. My only complaint is that the ordering process at Street & Co was more difficult than at most restaurants because their menu descriptions are very short. The details on sides and sauces thus come from your server, which creates a dialogue at the table. Will return on the next New England road trip!
(4)
Matt B.

Great restaurant and delicious food as well. Our waitress was warm and inviting and joked around with us. Great experience and great atmosphere. Make sure to get the lobster.
(5)
Jack S.

This is the second time I have visited this restaurant since I saw that disastrous Anthony Bourdain slapdown on No Reservations. My review is conflicted because I am a Portland native who wishes he is Anthony Bourdain. As a Portland native, I am personally insulted when a critic blasts a Portland institution, certainly one of the premier Portland restaurants. Sole francaise was excellent, the scallops were disappointing. The salad mix didn't mix well. Huge wine selection. I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered the smelt. It was my attempt to be a Maine sophisticate and I failed miserably. Smelt is/are an acquired taste and I don't have enough time in this lifetime to acquire that taste. One of the benefits of the horrendous winter is the availability of choice tables at restaurants that usually require reservations months in advance or standing in line for open seating. Street offered a warm and cozy ambiance on a snowy Maine winter night. We were seated immediately.
(4)
Katherine Y.

Arrived at 7pm and was told there was a wait and the first opening was at 9pm. So we left but came back early and was seated an hr before the reservation time! Ordered mussels and salads for appetizer and they were amazing. Dipped the bread in the mussels sauce. Yum!! We were a party of 4 and we got the shrimp butter and garlic, grilled lobster over linguini (x2), and their special bolognese meat sauce in shell pasta. Amazing, amazing (x2), and amazing. The service was ok, slow on picking up dishes but overall great for a bustling place. Water was refilled and on point by another waiter. Seating area was a bit cramped. Cozy place with 2 small dining areas. Dress code was laid back. Most were business casual on a Friday evening tho. Outdoor seating is weird in what looks like a cobblestone alley. By the time we left around 10pm music was pumping from all the near by bars. Prob wouldn't recommend sitting outside. But this is a place I would def come back and recommended. Thank you everyone here for great reviews to help us out make a decision last minute! Excellent!!
(5)
Genna P.

This place is a must! Modern rustic rooms with wood chairs and stone work invite you in. The open kitchen format is a great view is you get a seat in that room. Nice wine list and out of his world selection on fresh fish and seafood. I enjoyed the yellow tail tuna grilled and some octopus as an appetizer. I'm planning on a trip back to try other selections!
(5)
Rebecca S.

One of the most memorable and delicious dinners I've had in a long time. $104 later for 2 people. I would say it was worth every single penny. First off the Marinated Anchovy Tapa and Grilled Octopus Appetizer were perfect. Wonderful start to our dinner. Then our Lobster Diavlo. What can I say? One of the most simple but yet delicious dishes I've ever had. Service was simple and attentive. Loved every minute of my experience. Will be back!
(5)
Lesley P.

We had a divine experience at Street & Co. First off you have to find the place! It is on a short two block cobblestone alley-like street below Fore, above Commercial, between Union/Dana in Old Port. Like lots of places in Old Port you can break an ankle on the cobblestones so keep that in mind when choosing footwear! We had the Crab appetizer, Beet Taste, Sole Francaise, Mussels Marinara, Blueberry sour cream crumble, coffee, cappuccino and a single glass of wine for $108 before tip. The crab appetizer had a very clean taste, the Beet Taste was usual and delicious. I have had mussels marinara at many places and this stood up well. The Sole Francaise was exceptional- we had never had franciase-style with fish before. Dessert to share and coffees provided a nice finish. . Now that's a lot of food but we didn't feel anything but happy when we left which is a sign of superior dining. Of course the service was excellent We highly recommend this place with the single caveat that it is noisy so if that is a problem see if there are better times of day or quieter table locations. I am sure they would try to accommodate you.
(5)
Paul P.

Food, service, aroma n ambience excellent!.. Started with the octopus... It cut with a fork! Perfect.. The crab with avocado was ocean fresh . We both had pan dishes... Whole fish with beans n greens.. Used the tasty bread to not miss the pan juices! Wife had the sole ... Delicate, tasty and more than she would eat. We will be back! Very good value.
(5)
David D.

Out-of-this-world delicious. I'm a pescetarian, which is a good sign that I'm anal and annoying but also a decent clue that I'm going to be a harsh critique when it comes to fish. Street & Co. had the best halibut I've ever had. They cooked the fish perfect, it was so fresh, all my dining companions loved their dishes (including the flakey, house-made bread). Service is professional and pleasant, and the decor is upscale yet captures the port vibe of Portland very well. Best restaurant in the city.
(5)
Dave M.

Wow. Our group was going to try another place for dinner but could not get a table. This was a recommendation from our hotel bartender. This restaurant was extremely accommodating from the Hostess to the waiter in the lounge. We started with one of ( almost) each apps and a couple of dozen oysters. Unreal food. Oysters were the best we ever had and the apps were fantastic. I ordered the octopus app and, about 2 hours later, ordered it again for my entree. This is a must try when in Portland. We will be back.
(5)
MisoSoup O.

My favorite restaurant. Ever. (well I had one in NY but after several diners here- I have changes my loyalty . First time in the last 2 decades... ) My recommendation is to order first the Lobster Diavolo (can be split between 3 easily), 4 if they are not construction workers at the end of a working day) and decide afterwards if you still have a room. This is a yummy combination of seafood cooked separately for perfection and linguine. We requested an extra al dente and to skip salt and the dish arrived as was asked. (chapeaux to the cook). This is a dish to die for (or to live hard...) If you still have room, go for the muscles and a pie (Bourbon Pecan Pie is a tasty one , not always there). Again, I would come directly from Boston just for the Diavlo dish (just make sure you have a reservation). Last: though we had a great waitresses, the fact that we left the wine and did not drink it and no one even asked us why (it was a lousy Portuguese wine), is surprising. I would have expected more from a waitress.
(5)
Corey B.

The lobster diavalo was one of the best meals I've ever had. All of the seafood was cooked perfectly. Very cool place. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.
(5)
Megan K.

5 stars - need I say more? Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, wonderful service. In a city full of awesome restaurants, street and co is definitely thriving, my go-to when I come home to visit.
(5)
Priscilla T.

Amazing!!! We had to wait an hour but was well worth it. Food was delicious, great ambiance and very helpful server. Definitely looking forward to eating here again.
(5)
Alexandra N.

My dad and I both pretty big foodies (He's from San Francisco and I am from Portland) so we're hard to please. Street and Company definitely did that though. All of the fish was very fresh and the quality of the food was simply unbelievable. The sauces (which I find, at a lot of restaurants are tasteless and bland) were so good that we were dipping our bread in it by the time we finished the fish. The service was friendly and deeply cared about our satisfaction. I went a year ago and I probably still haven't come down the cloud that the food put me on. I love this place.
(5)
Tom S.

We read all these reviews, and went and stuffed ourselves on the lobster diavolo. Yes it was great but also, we loved the lemon drop --custom made. The wine list--extensive and moderately priced. The salads--tasty. The desserts--yes we made room and did not regret it. And the service--efficient, friendly, not annoying. All for a fair price. Had reservations and got right in. Just wish we had room for the scallops too!
(5)
Heath V.

Probably one of the best dinners I've had. My wife and I came here and we're blown away by the lobster fra diavoli for 2. Lobster, clams, muscles and calimari were perfectly cooked. The sauce was amazing. The dinner, staff and atmosphere was perfect for a romantic dinner. Highly recommended!
(5)
Josh P.

* Overall: 3.5 out of 5 (why doesn't yelp let me do half-points?) * Value of the food: 3 out of 5 * Value of experience: 4 out of 5 * Quality of food in comparison vs. peer restaurants: 3 out of 5 Note: "peer restaurants" in this review is defined as similarly priced Manhattan, NYC seafood restaurants. This is restaurant #5 in a weekend New England seafood tour. We came here because we wanted to eat at a nicer restaurant on Saturday night and saw that this place had 4.5 stars. The restaurant is located in the heart of Portland's night-life area near the docks. On Saturday night, the people in the area (and about half of the customer inside the restaurant) were twenty-somethings and thirty-somethings and dressed for a night out (not casual jeans and t-shirt). We showed up around 9:30pm, which was late since the restaurant stops serving new customers at 10pm (a.k.a. when I often go for dinner in NYC). The restaurant has great dÃ©cor and a modestly presumptuous tone. We were seated immediately even though we had no reservation. We wanted to order the "Lobster Diavolo" entrÃ©e since it was often cited as a great and unique dish, but to our surprise, they had "run out of lobster". This incited the visceral LOL-WTF-OMG reaction from us. This is Maine during lobster season, on a high-demand night, and you're out of lobster for your most popular dish? I offered to go next door and grab a lobster so they can cook it, and I was only half-kidding. The waiter (who was very kind and obviously not to blame) offered what was presumably a perfectly rational explanation, but at that point, we were spaced out and already basking in our disappointment and sense of defeat. We stayed anyway. We ordered (1) the Scallops In Pernod And Cream for $29 and (2) the Salmon special for an unknown price - I didn't look carefully at the bill. I've attached pictures to this review. (1) The Scallops In Pernod and Cream: This was the dish that saved the meal for us. The buttery, perfectly seared jumbo scallops washed away the taste of our previous disillusionment. Faintly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the scallops lit up our eyes with approval. The zucchini was also cooked to the precise texture and firmness (thoroughly cooked, but still providing a crunch when biting into it) that could complement the scallops. (2) The Salmon special dish: The salmon itself was again, cooked the precise texture that I enjoy most: lightly crispy on the outside, but still tender on the inside. However, the sauce was terrible. It was like a glorified version of Tostitos Chunky Salsa. This dish, if I had to take a wild, uninformed guess, was probably an experiment and did not leverage the core competencies of the Chef's skill set. Overall, this is an good place to go for a fancier-than-normal night out. But in comparison to some similarly priced NYC seafood restaurants (such as Blue Water Grill, David Burke Fishtail, BLT Fish), the price-quality proposition is not as strong as I had hoped. But again, just to be very clear, I did not have their most popular dish, which is the Lobster Diavolo. And finally, just to close the loop, the service from the young man at the bar was excellent and friendly, and made the overall meal better, since undoubtedly, he saw the disappointment in our faces when he had to deliver the crushing news that they were out of lobster.
(3)
jackson h.

This places defines Portland Me. 5 stars is not something that should come lightly and I can assure, this review will clarify my above statement. This establishment is not an awarding winning Michelin culinary masterpiece. The food is excellent, but the value goes beyond the food. As a visitor to ME, this is the place that people should experience. There is a Quaint local feel, from the classy nautical decor to modest entrance on a cobble stone alley reminiscent of NYC Greenwich village. The environment is a true New England setting. The waits staff have a coastal casual clean cut look. White shirts and khakis. Nothing seems trite or stiff or fabricated, it feels natural. FOOD- We ordered the lobster diavolo. A beautiful seafood pasta dish for two with fresh local mussels clams squid a two pound lobster over a bed of pasta in a traditional tomato seafood broth. This serves two plenty and could easily tempt three. The menu changes daily based on the fresh seafood available. That is a rarity to find these days. The lobster was succulent and not fishy tasting like many ones you find. Best part, it was priced fairly. Not overtly expensive and affordable for anyone who values something beyond a chain restaurant. Lastly, the customers who were there were all classy, clean cut new englanders. I say this not I highlight the beautiful unique culture of the area and how this places encompasses its surroundings. The old city itself is void of commercialism, in our face advertisements and has a charm and the streets have a romance to them. I felt when I walked into the street & co, the charm didn't fade away but was being preserved.
(5)
Christopher M.

First of all, when I went to Portland on business, I didn't have a bad meal the entire time I was there. But the highlight of my few days was Street & Company, so thank you Yelp and all of the reviewers out there who recommended this establishment. Spot on. I went on a Monday night, and it was a 20-minute wait in the oyster bar for a table outside, which I didn't mind one little bit. Besides, the place was completely full...on a Monday, I reiterate. Since I can only assume it's worse on the weekends, make a reservation. if you have to wait a little longer on a Friday or Saturday night, I can attest to you that it is still very much worth the wait. We had drinks/wine, and decided to sit outside on the cobblestone street (ladies, if you are going here, bring some flats for Pete's sake), where we met two lovely couples visiting the city for the first time. Good people, good drinks, and a good sea breeze on an old cobblestone road? Couldn't have been happier on a Monday. The food is even better... We ordered the mussels provencal, which were the best mussels I have ever eaten, no joke. I like to think I can steam some mean mussels at home by myself, so I found their recipe online to try at home. I am betting I fail in the tastiest way possible. We also got the grilled octopus which was very tender and very good, but a meager portion in my opinion. We were almost full from the mussels and drinks when the piece de resistance arrived: a heaping paella pan of Lobster Fra Diavlo, steaming and wondrous. It's massive, so bring a friend or a child who likes mussels or clams with pasta. Every ingredient was perfectly cooked, from the tender lobster, to the fresh mollusks, and the al dente pasta. The menu says it's for two, but we couldn't possibly finish it which troubled me to no end. I highly recommend Street & Co., and will be back any time I get a chance to get back to Portland, count on it. Do yourself a favor.
(5)
Iggy S.

I hate writing negative reviews off of one experience but it is totally deserved. My boyfriend and I went to Portland for a long weekend in January. We go often and we consider ourselves foodies (who doesn't these days though). We ate at their sister restaurant Fore Street the last time were here and had an amazing experience from start to finish. We figured we would finally try Street and Co, made a rez and headed over for a Saturday night dinner. -seated promptly but didn't see server or bread or water or anyone for over 10 minutes. -bread ok. Butter ice cold, tore bread up. -wine was terrible. Tasted borderline rancid. Probably our fault for getting a French Malbec (oxymoron?) -Waiter nowhere to be found. -Super salty appetizer. Thirsty!! Empty water glasses. -very hot in restaurant. Open kitchen cool. Tiny super fragrant and hot space, not cool. -Sole entree mushy, salty and unappetizing. -vegetables mushy and smokey tasting. -Potatoes inedible and greasy. We are in Maine people. Don't jack up potatoes. Please. -Panna Cotta dessert (my faaavorite dessert) was literally melted and texture of room temp pudding. Sad because flavor was awesome. Bottom line, my boyfriend and I spent almost 200 for a dinner neither of us finished, was all the exact same mushy texture and that literally made me sick. We eagerly migrated to Fore Street to sit at the bar and I drank bitters and soda from the attentive bartender between waves of nausea for the rest of the night. We literally laughed all the way home (between sips of pepto) about how absurdly terrible a place affiliated with phenomenal Fore Street could be. It was honestly just really sad. Go to Fore Street. You won't be disappointed, I promise.
(1)
Nele F.

We had a great evening and meal at Street & Co! Everything on their menu sounded delicious. We went with the Sole Francaise and Scallops in Pernod Sauce. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was good. Next time we are in Portland we will definitely be back.
(5)
Sisi W.

What can i say that's not already been said. Street and co offers delicious seafood in a wonderful cozy cottage setting. My colleagues swear by their swordfish, and make it a point to go each month. So if that's your deal, definitely don't miss it. For me, it's got be their mussels. The meatiest pieces I've ever had in a simple but awesome garlic and white wine sauce. Amazing. That alone deserves the 5 stars. I look forward to many more trips in the future :)
(5)
Craig S.

Took my wife there for her birthday - incredible food and service. Made reservations and were promptly greeted and seated. Friendly service with in depth knowledge of the dishes and ingredients - from appetizer to main course and desert. Would highly recommend - especially if you are a fan of garlic!
(5)
David Z.

Superb. Amazing. Memorable. It is difficult for mere words to do justice to Street & Co.'s lobster diavolo, a mountain of decadent seafood piled atop an endless bed of fresh pasta. Instead, you'll just have to try it out for yourself. The restaurant fills up fast, and so we promptly arrived at 5:30pm in order to put our name down for the first available reservation. 7:00pm. Perfect. The tastes are all small, but very inventive. We settled on the beet cured arctic char, which was delightful. But the real star of the show, and of the entire restaurant, was the lobster diavolo, which contained a full lobster, clams, mussels, calamari, scallops -- a veritable assortment of the freshest seafood to be found in Maine. As for dessert, the panna cotta with currants is a slam dunk. Light, airy, and the perfect end to a fantastic dinner. Lastly, the service was excellent, well-trained, and staffed with waiters and waitresses who clearly enjoy their job. Portland is making steady progress as a go-to tourist destination, and it's restaurants like Street & Co. that will help put it over the top.
(5)
Kay D.

This place is amazing. The open kitchen experience was great. The lobster is super fresh. Linguine went perfect with it too. Also got the blackened salmon and it was so juicy. This was super fresh lobster!!! The crab meat pudding was a great appetizer. Fresh pies sit at the counter when you walk in. The bar area is also very cool. Can't wait to return to Portland to eat it up again!!!
(5)
Bocce L.

Holy crap! What a nice place. Came here based on all the good reviews and the very delicious looking pictures of the food. The building itself is on a cobblestone street near the water with an olde timey rustic feel inside. The kitchen was open and viewable from most of the tables and filled the place with great smells.. We started with the Clam appetizer which came in a pan of buttery sauce. So far so good. Had to get another serving of very good bread to soak up all that good sauce. For the main course i had the lobster over linguini. The pictures I had previously drooled over did not prepare me for the good sized, whole lobster on top of linguini with a butter garlic sauce. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very tasty. Based on some other reviews I was prepared for the staff to be less than friendly but I found everyone we came into contact with very nice. For some reason, I thought they had local beers on tap and in fact they had no beers on tap at all. This bummed me out for a few minutes but they had a good selection of wines, to include some good ones by the glass. If you find yourself in Portland for a couple of days, this place is worth checking out.
(4)
Kristine N.

- Bean and kale soup - 3/5 - kind of bland and consisted of 90% beans. - Romaine and eggplant salad - 4/5 - too much dressing but good flavors. Extra added crunch was good, not sure what it was though. - Lobster diavolo - 4/5 - lobster was full of water..
(3)
Abby W.

Hit or miss. Which, at these prices, is pretty unfortunate. My better half and I came here for a late dinner on a recent Sunday evening. The aroma when you first walk in is overwhelming and I was so excited for the food. Decor is nice, a very rustic ambiance that reminded me of my grandmom's kitchen. We ordered: half dozen mixed oysters (all perfection according to E, I'm not a fan), sauteed calamari with tomato orange and olives, the taleggio and salmon tastes, red sauce calamari linguine, and the shrimp with capers linguine. Table bread was OK, not terribly exciting as it was served cold, and the butter was also cold. The oysters and the calamari came first, followed rapidly by the tastes. I didn't love this coursing because it crowded the table and then we had a long wait before the entrees. The calamari just didn't quite work. The orange was juts one step too far. Orange does not belong in tomato sauce, plain and simple. Or maybe it would have worked if it had been balanced by something brinier than the oil-cured olives, like capers or something. I kept going back for more in hopes that I would like it but it wouldn't come together. I gave up after 5 bites. The saddest part about it is that it was a large portion and the calamari themselves were perfectly cooked. The tastes were fantastic. I would come back and just order those. I'm also stealing one of these ideas to serve at my wedding. The taleggio with roasted concord grapes was delicious, but I was hoping the grapes would be served warm and instead they were cold. It would have been much better if the grapes came in their own little cast iron skillet, still bubbling. This is going to be one of my appetizers at my wedding (with warm grapes, not cold). The cured salmon was silky and rich. I would have changed the cracker choice but the salmon and creme fraiche were delicious together. My pasta with shrimp and capers was enormous, and tasty enough, but it was lacking a bit in the flavor department. A bit of spice would have made it interesting;. The shrimp were great, though. E's calamari pasta was also very good. All in all, he made out much better than I did with his selections. Cocktail list was minimal but they have a fair number of wines to select from. We both ended up getting a beer, though. Total for the meal was around $115, and we ordered far more food than was really necessary. That's how we do. The same meal in Philly would have run closer to $150 most likely so we didn't feel it was a poor value, but compared to the prices in Portland it's on the steep side for a less than stellar meal.
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Adria R.

My parents treated us for dinner on my husband's birthday, and the meal was excellent. Our meals: I had the whole fish in the pan and it was amazing. Came with white beans and pancetta(?), superb. My husband had the arctic char, also fabulous. My mom had the scallops, which were tasty but I thought the portion looked a bit small, stepdad had the lobster and linguini, which he devoured. I also had the arugula salad with fennel which was tasty but a bit underwhelming. For dessert we had a flourless chocolate number that was amazing. The restaurant lost one star for the following reasons... We were seated for about 20 minutes before we heard the specials. The chairs in the dining room are very uncomfortable. Everything was just a tad overly salty. I'll admit here that I often think that of restaurant cuisine, so be your own judge. This is a very minor aesthetic observation, but above our table at the back of the room was a ledge where cardboard boxes of stocked goods were stored, and I thought it looked a bit sloppy for a restaurant of this caliber. My chair was facing the wall so I looked at it all night, but other diners likely wouldn't have noticed. Overall, a great experience and I will happily return when I have the chance.
(4)
Sasha R.

I have been wanting to try street & co for many years, but have found myself at other restaurants time and time again, primarily because there is always someone in the group that just does not love fish. Finally, I ended up here and it was such a delight. Duck confit, blackened halibut, and a northeast oyster platter were the highlights. Our server, Jay was knowledgable and attentive. He kept our bread basket full and made great recommendations. At $50 per person w drinks, apps and entrees - it was definitely a reasonable cost for an incredible dinner in Portland.
(5)
Joan R.

A perfect place for dining on perfect food in an incredibly perfect setting. This gorgeous restaurant is located in a idyllic scene, on a narrow cobble stone road tucked away from the main city streets. The rustic atmosphere is highlighted with charming furniture and beautiful aesthetic design. The ambiance of this place is completely amazing and it shall remain the highlight of our romantic trip to New England. The service was professional and friendly. There's an open kitchen which says a lot about the food. They have nothing to hide with their simple yet brilliant preparation of local seafood. The food is fresh, clean, flavorful, and damn good. We started our meal with a taste of manchego cheese on a crostini. That simple dish was fabulous! It was seasoned perfectly and had a drizzle of fine olive oil. For appetizers we had plump succulent mussels that were a good big size and swimming in a flavorful broth. We also had squid served in a skillet swimming in a sauce made from its own ink. The squid had a nice texture, toothsome but not rubbery at all. Perfect. For our entree we shared scallops in Pernod and cream.The sauce was sweet and creamy. The scallops delectable sea gems perfectly cooked for our dining pleasure. The dish came with a side of black grains that were wholesome and earthy. Our grand sea fare dinner cost a total $74.56 with tax and tip. A steal for the quality and amount of food we received. The memory of our magical night with amazing food is priceless.
(5)
Ali W.

It seems like a lot of people get the Lobster Diavolo, and so did we. It is basically a spicy seafood stew of lobster, mussels, clams, and calamari on a bed of linguini. I think the flavor of the tomato broth is good. It is topped with lots of basil, which enhances the broth. The mussels are quite large, plump, and juicy. The lobster was terrible, though. After they boiled it, they must have not drained the water out. When we opened it, a ton of water poured out onto our plates. The tail meat was also soggy. Our waiter was a kid who looked like he is still in high school, which I do not mind based solely on age, but he was a terrible waiter. When I asked our watered down plates to be changed, he gave me a weird look like I was a major inconvenience. I explained to him our lobster contained a lot of water and it poured all over our plates, he rolled his eyes, and said, "Okay..." After he finally switched our plates, later during the meal, our bowl for empty shells became full. I asked him to swap for an empty bowl, and he said to me, "Okay, is there *anything else* you need?" I did not realize switching some plates and a bowl was not on his high school job description. 1 star off: soggy lobster 1 star off: stinky waiter
(3)
Jason N.

Fantastic food and great dÃ©cor. Small dining area but everything about this place is amazing!!! Eveytime I visit maine I try and visit. Great town.great food.
(5)
John S.

This place is great. my gf had the "Grilled Lobster with butter and garlic linguine" and I had the "Whole Fish" Both were cooked very well and tasted fabulous. My only qualm is that our server was, ummmm, not the best... 1) We asked her about two different Pinot Grigio's and she couldn't really describe either other then saying one had more "body" then the other (a fact that is literally listed on the menu. In my book this fine though since she admitted she hadn't tried either in quite sometime). However she then went to ask the bartender (or someone) for more details and came back with the same description (Boo, either no one is good at describing wine at this place or something else...). (We couldn't try either because they only sold those wines by the bottle so we went with the cheaper one). 2) She regularly forgot to bring us things we asked for (Olive Oil, Bread, Butter for the lobster). This isn't necessarily her fault since it was busy, but it bears stating. 3) At the end of the night we asked her for the dessert menu, decided we would pass since they had run out of the rhubarb pie, and she volunteered the information that there was a good bake shop on that street and she said it was a "few" doors down. We were kind of excited so we went in search of this place. Sadly we walked from one end of the street to the other and we never found any bakeshop (open or closed). We spent like 30 mins walking and there is no way it was on that street. (I am talking about almost the entirety of Wharf st. not just one or two blocks.) Any one of these things I would overlook and give this place 5 stars, but all of them together and I have to ding them for it. Also if you don't have a reservation expect a long wait time (at least on the weekends during the summer)...
(4)
Vivian C.

On our last trip to Maine, we really enjoyed the food at Street & Co. and were definitely looking forward to returning this time. We attempted to call for a reservation two days prior, but as we expected, they were completely full. However, the receptionist shared that they do accept walk-ins. Note: If you can't get a reservation, Street & Co. holds one-third of the restaurant for walk-ins. Even though the restaurant opens at 5:30pm, they begin taking walk-ins at 5pm on a first-come, first-serve basis. We didn't realize the above policy but happened to be having a drink nearby and saw people entering the restaurant around 5pm. I walked over to see and was informed of their policy. Luck was on our side! We opted for a 5:30pm walk-in (we were hungry, of course!) and were able to snag a table outside on the street. We had eaten inside last time and enjoyed the romantic, dark atmosphere. The wood paneling and rustic feel of the restaurant coupled with the open kitchen makes this a great date spot. Due to our interest in eating early and the beautiful Maine weather we went with an outdoor table this time. Plus, Street & Co.'s location on a cobblestone side street makes it a wonderful place to people watch without the large crowds that roam on Commercial St and the waterfront. One great thing about Street & Co., much like their sister restaurant, Fore Street, is that their menu changes daily based on what is in season. There are some items that are always on the menu (Lobster diavolo) but other items change frequently. After placing our order, a basket of bread arrived accompanied by slabs of butter. Unfortunately the butter was cold-really cold, so it didn't spread well onto the room temperature bread-one of my annoyances when going out to eat. Why make the butter so hard/cold so that it is basically unable to spread onto bread? Who wants to eat chunks of cold butter? The bread was fine, with a crunchy exterior and a soft interior but I would have preferred some salinity from the butter, which was useless due to its consistency. We decided to start with a glass of prosecco (Vivian) and Trebbiano (Adam). Due to the heat and our decision on seafood dishes for dinner, these were a refreshing and complementary start to our meal. Prosecco and Trebbiano We both love oysters and usually come across different varieties during our travels than what we normally find back in NYC. This was the case with Street & Co and so we started with a half dozen. From left to right, we ordered two each of Pine Point, Flying Point and Norumbega. All were from the Damariscotta region of Maine, a well-known oyster region. I prefer my oysters with less salinity and more creaminess (I know, definitely not east coast oyster characteristic) but these were shucked well, cold and retained much of the oyster liquor. Being a fan of brininess, Adam really enjoyed these due to the salinity. The mignonette was bland but all these needed was a small squeeze of lemon-after all, if you're going to spend $3 per oyster, you want to taste the oyster and it's terroir, not the condiments. Being suckers for tomatoes, we began with a seasonal salad consisting of heirloom tomatoes, fresh melons, roasted poblanos, and greens tossed in a grilled scallion dressing ($9.95). The tomatoes were fresh and the melon added a nice level of sweetness. The roasted poblanos couldn't really be tasted in the dish and we both felt it could have been left off. Unfortunately, the sweetness of the tomatoes and melon were completely overshadowed by the extreme bitterness of the greens. I have no idea what kind of greens they were (they resembled baby spinach), but they had such an overpowering bitterness that it the made the dish really difficult to enjoy (if not completely inedible). Adam and I basically picked around the greens and ate the other items comprising the salad. It was unfortunately a disappointing beginning to our meal. While looking at the hot appetizers, we were drawn to the mussels provencal but opted to order the squid ($11.95) since we had mussels the night before at Fore Street. The slow-cooked local squid came accompanied by peperoncini, roasted garlic and herbs. Again, a pretty disappointing dish overall. While the squid was tender, the sauce was bland and lacked heat despite the peperoncinis. Additionally, the dish came to the table lukewarm. I don't know if it was sitting at the pass for awhile or that was the intended temperature for serving, but we would have preferred it hotter. For the rest of the review and photos: adamandvivian.com
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Colin R.

It's a nice little place tucked away on a side street. Large wine selection. An ok beer selection. Some local beer, not much. The muscles were I think the best I have ever had. Tons of garlic and they were cooked perfectly, not too tough and not undercooked. We ordered oysters on the half shell. Not one price of shell or sand in these. Shucked perfectly. Came with a shallot and champagne vinegrette. We ordered the lobster for 2. Lobster came with linguini muscles, clams, octopus and calamari. It could have fed 4 people. If you order the muscles I would suggest saving the sauce for the lobster. They Would have gotten 5 stars but about 5 minutes after our entree came out they asked us to move our table to fit a large party. This blame is totally on the hostess but she made our server do the dirty work and totally made her feel uncomfortable. It didn't take away from her wonderful service. Horrible timing. Really, if you times it out to happen before the entree came out on the table it would have not been that weird. And if you ever have the balls to do that again do your own dirty work. The hostess knew it was crappy because she crept away as we were leaving. I recommend going here
(4)
Martha K.

The presentation and setting is lovely. The food looked so much better than it tasted. Too bad. We were so looking forward to a great Portland seafood dinner.
(3)
James K.

Lobster diavolo wasn't as good as previous years, calamari was rubbery and overcooked and the taste was not there. Seating was awful and not intimate and table for two felt like we ate at the service table, so many good places to eat in Portland probably our last here after seven times
(2)
Cait A.

Can I write a crappy review about other customers? There was a table of two couples seated near us before we got there and after we left and one woman had this dry (not nasally, not full, don't know how to describe) voice and was obnoxious and went on and on about her horse and people the couples both knew and "friends with benefits" but not that wording. Oh my god SHUT UP. Annnnyways, the restaurant, right. I made a reservation for 8pm (first plus: open til 9pm on a Sunday night, the night we usually go away and places tend to close up shop early) and we were seated in the kitchen room in the very back corner, which was nice because I was going to be tearing apart a lobster; a task that is never conducive to looking like a civilized human being at the dinner table. There were mirrors on the wall at my back, so my boyfriend also had a clear view of the room and kitchen despite sitting across from one another; nice feature. We both got Allagash White beer, I believe, and the man got the shrimp linguine. I was not able to resist the Yelp reviews for the lobster linguine (huge lobster fan). Dee-licious. Both plates were amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed lobster, pasta, and sauce. The waitress was kind enough to warn me that the grilled lobster came to me whole, but I see that as being part of the joy of eating a lobster; you have to work for your meal a little bit. Its primal. Both meals came out in a pan with a pot holder, nice touch. The decor was lovely, I dug the fish art on the walls and the candles everywhere. They helped me looked more attractive as I dug into my lobster like a ravenous animal on my romantic dinner date, so, there's that. The room was maybe 3/4ths full when we got there and dwindled from there (except that annoying lady, I guess she's a lifer), but we never had any trouble hearing each other talk, the kitchen was fun to watch at times, and you got a hot towel with lemon at the end of the meal. Oh, and the bread basket was more than satisfactory. It seems like you can make your visit what you want- its pretty casual; the waitresses are all in jeans and white tshirts and it doesn't make you feel as if you should look your best, but its certainly good for a nice date if that's what you're going for and if you feel like dressing up :). Little pricey, but hell, its seafood, what can you expect. Bottom line: Would go again, very satisfied.
(5)
Sean B.

I'll start by giving highest marks to the culinary team for creating very good food. That's where the experience ends. It's unfortunate that the service side let down the rest of the evening. From the pre-dinner drink in the bar, to the meal itself, each member of staff was disengaged and simply inhospitable. Maybe our expectations were too high from the hype. The body language gave the impression of disinterest. The server was simply rude, and the downfall of our experience. Fix the pretentious attitude and this could be a memorable experience.
(1)
Daniella L.

This is a the place to go to grab fresh, fabulous seafood! We take all our out of town family and friends here for dinner. My husband loves the scallops! The space is tight, so expect it to feel busy in there! It can also get quite loud and the tables are close. So if intimate dinner conversation is your thing, this may not be the place, especially on Friday/Saturday nights. Tip: They have a few tables seats outside in the summer which is great for a cool breeze! I'd recommend reservations as they get very busy. The nice thing about Street and Co, is they have walk-in seating available so if they are full. and you can't get a reservation, stop in and see if the hostess can fit you in!
(4)
Regina L.

My fiance and I ate here for our anniversary, and it was a great choice. There weren't taking any reservations, so we walked in around 6:30pm, and put our name down for a 7:30 reservation. We went and got a beer around the corner and when we came back to the restaurant we were sat immediately. Our server was very friendly, although it did take her almost 15 minutes to come take our drink order. People around us who sat down after us were eating way before we got our food. The drink menu had a lot of great options, and we each settled on a local beer. For appetizers, we ordered the smoked bluefish pate, the yellowfin tuna dolmas, and the seasonal salad. The food came very quickly, and the bluefish pate was my favorite item of the evening. The dolmas were good but the red pepper sauce was way too overpowering. For the entree we split the scallops in pernod and cream and it was so delicious. The sauce was fantastic and the scallops were perfectly cooked. The food came a little too fast for my taste. Instead of a leisurely meal, we were out the door in about an hour. I could have used some spacing in between each course. All in all, it's a great restaurant with really fresh food.
(4)
Susan R.

this will be a short bitch session- since I don't want to waste any more of my time dwelling on this bad experience. in fact, I'm bullet-pointing. * birthday trip to Portland Maine * wanted the perfect restaurant for the night * did a lot of research * booked a table for two... around 9ish. * ran out of things to see that night * cold outside * decided to grab a glass of wine at their bar before dinner * saw two open seats- thought 'perfect' * yelled at from across the lounge that those seats are reserved * don't like being yelled at * treated like people who don't belong * spoken to like children ' yeah, these seats are going to be reserved, okay?' * after some contemplation with my date, decided to cancel the reservation * hostess responded "Great!" (to which I thought, 'what?!' I mean, she SAW what just happened, and more importantly HEARD what just happened, as did everyone) * went elsewhere * spent a ton of money- tipped gratuitously (as industry folks do for good service) BTW, those bar seats were still vacant when we walked out 10 minutes later. that's all. I'm sure the food is good.
(1)
InÃªs S.

We were spending a weekend in Portland and looking for a place with fresh fish and seafood. Looking up online this place popped up with great reviews! We made a reservation for 8.45pm on a Saturday night but unfortunately were only able to get there at 9.15pm. We called warning them about the delay and they were super friendly. Tough the restaurant closes at 10pm they still got us a table and were not stressed at all by the fact we were there till almost 11pm. We ordered the salt cod as an appetizer and it seemed like one of our street foods in Portugal which was a taste of home at dinner table. For our entrÃ©e we chose the Lobster Diavolo which is 1 1/2 pound of lobster with clams, mussels and squids on top of a great linguine and slightly hot sauce, it was great and definitely enough for two! For dessert we split a panacotta that was also great. If you are in Portland this is a not miss restaurant.
(4)
Matt K.

This place is the bomb!!! If you are in Portland you must eat here. The dÃ©cor and ambiance is perfect for a cold Portland winter night. Nice selection of wines and food was delish. If you sit in the center room the kitchen is open and you get to watch they make your meal. We ordered the Lobster Diablo for two and it was enough food for three at least. Got the Bourbon glazed Pecan Pie to end the night. Perfect!!!
(5)
Busra E.

Amazing food, cozy atmosphere.
(4)
Elizabeth A.

I hesitate to write this, because it's already hard to get into this place.... but: One of the top 5 meals of my life.
(5)
Ashley G.

I am an avid yelper. I always view the reviews on yelp before going to any place to eat. I can't believe the great reviews my fellow yelpers gave this place. I want to get right to the point. The wait was extremely long, the staff was full of themselves, the service was sub-par, and the food was over priced for the quality. On a bright note, my husband's blueberry crumble pie was delicious.
(2)
S D.

I do not know where to start....this was probably one of the best meals I have ever had and I tried a little of everyone's meal at the table:). My scallops were unbelievable as was the tuna bolognese special. The grilled lobster was flavorful and melt in your mouth. This is my first and only five stars and they earned it. As a tip, it is a little tricky to find if a first timer, but there entrance is on Wharf which is cobblestone and no parking.
(5)
Kurt P.

Some of the best seafood you'll find in Portland. The rare tuna is exceptional.
(5)
Joanne G.

Food spectacular. Service couldn't be better. Try the house made Limoncello. I'll be back for sure.
(5)
Julie B.

One word: wow. Street & Company is located on a small cobblestone side street in Old Port. The restaurant is larger than it looks from the outside and incorporates both modern and rustic notes in its setup. Bundles of onion and and garlic hang from the ceilings and a wide open kitchen gives diners an exciting view of all the action. We had a reservation for 7:30 and were seated immediately at a corner wooden table. The menu is short and changes a bit each day. We started the meal with a basket of fresh bread and butter, served alongside a tiny bowl of salt and in-house ground pepper. For just $4 Street and Co. offers a series of unique "tastes" -- we went with two: the Maine shrimp stuffed egg and the salt cod with peppers. Both were delicious and more than appropriately sized. For our entree we couldn't help but order the "Lobster Diavolo" for two. I had been dreaming about this dish from the many photos on the yelp page but was still completely overwhelmed when it arrived at our table. A huge lobster split in half, mussels, clams, calamari and linguine overflowed the burning hot pan serving as a dish. As we dug around to take the first few bites you could smell the aroma from the spicy red sauce, which tasted wonderful and had just the perfect level of spiciness. All of the seafood was extremely fresh and cooked perfectly. We were especially surprised at the quality of the lobster -- although Maine is known for delicious lobsters we figured the "runts" might be included in a dish like this. As for the size, this portion could have easily fed another person or two -- the value for this dish is incredible. Knowing we wouldn't be taking back leftovers we managed to finish off all of the seafood, but left a decent amount of linguine. Our server was great as well -- polite, friendly and attentive. When we were finishing up the lobster diavolo she brought out a plate of hot towels and lemons for us to clean off with. Dinner at Street & Company was a fantastic experience all around and is highly recommended for seafood lovers visiting Portland!
(5)
Jave V.

We were on a road trip taking our son to summer camp upstate Maine (kawanhee) and we stayed overnight at Portland. We were intrigued about this restaurant based on reviews and its cool location being in an alley. Restaurant was full at 5 pm which was a good sign, so they gave us a table outside which was lovely despite the cool summer temperature. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She offered us sweatshirts to keep us warm outside which really did the trick and enhanced our experience. We had oysters from Casco Bay which were amazing. Kids had tuna steak which they loved. But the star of the night was the lobster linguini which was delicious and extremely satisfying. The lobster was of course the most coveted item in the plate but to our surprise the linguini and its garlic, lemon sauce was simply incredible. I couldn't put it down even when I was fighting my lobster to break it down. The whole dining experience was very nice and would highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Rob W.

During our road trip we were recommended this place from our hotel staff. The raw oysters were great! I also loved the decor and fresh feeling when you walk by the open kitchen. I rated this a 4 star instead of 5 star for that fact that the prices are too high for the amount of food you get.
(4)
Kirk E.

Wow. My wife and I went here for our 1 year anniversary. So glad we chose this place. We had the lobster diavolo. They claim it serves 2. It's really more like 3 or 4. That says a lot because we can definitely put down some food. Nice wine list. We actually had a malbec with the diavolo. The malbec actually complimented the spiciness of the diavolo very well. If you're looking for a nice/romantic movie or just some awesome food, head over to Street & Co.!
(5)
David B.

Disappointing from the great revues we heard from others. Staff was slow to serve and had large attitudes. Bread was good. Scallops were delicious. My lobster linguini was very disappointing. The swordfish was fresh and ok tasting. Wine list was a friend disappointing. Overall low score was due to crummy staff.
(2)
Mike E.

Been here twice. Very nice spot, right off the brick streets of the Old Port. Beautiful dining room, extraordinary service. But the food, in my experience, has never been more than decent. I can't even recall what I had the first time, let alone what it tasted like. This second time I had a six inch slice of halibut, simply grilled, zealously oversalted, with two small potatoes and a few slabs of zucchini, for $32. In no realm of possibility was this meal worth more than $23. They seem to have caught onto the notion that people will pay exorbitant prices for seafood in a seaside town, so they keep the frills - and the inventiveness - to a bare minimum. Which is fine for the fish itself, but not for the sides. I expect a bit of effort and creativity; there isn't much to be found here. They have similar entrees, with or without pasta accompaniment, and a few specials each night. The wine list was packed with unique and reasonably priced selections, which only threw the unbalanced prices of the menu into relief. The beer list was okay, with a few local brews available by the bottle. How I wish these higher-end venues paid a bit more attention to the exploding craft beer scene, both locally and globally... Considering the difficulty in acquiring reservations and the worth they attach to their dishes, I'd consider other options before dining here.
(3)
Rahul J.

Spectacular meal, charming space, friendly service and reasonable prices! I wish we had something like this near us but I'm still looking!
(5)
Indraja T.

Came here for some wine and few appetizers. The ambience was lovely and calamari is to die for!
(5)
Carleigh B.

Went in late (9:30pm) on a Saturday night and our only options for places to sit were outside or at the bar. We chose the bar to avoid all the noisy drunken people outside in the street. The bartender/server we had was named Barry and was more concerned about chatting with his friends who were also sitting at the bar than making sure we had everything we needed. For example, he gave us bread and butter but had just taken our knives away after we finished our salads. His friends were VERY loud and kept commenting about how we were not eating our food properly and were letting a lot of lobster meat go to waste when we were the ones who had to have the appetites for all of that food! Anyway, atmosphere was nice. Would like to go back and give it another shot because the food was decent. I've had better scallops in Pittsburgh, PA though which isn't a good thing.
(3)
Sara M.

Husby and I came here for one of our first anniversary dinners. We had a reservation for 9:00pm but were a bit early. There was still a wait to get seated and we ended up getting a drink in the bar area. One server rudely told Husby that they will not serve him over people so he should stand somewhere else and someone will come over. Yeah...that didn't happen until just before we were seated. Our server was actually friendly without being obtrusive and knowledgeable about the menu. I started off with two each of the three Maine oysters they offered. I found them to be terribly salty without the mignonette, completely unlike Wellfleets or Duxbury ones. They did seem very fresh though. We ordered the lobster, clams, mussels, calamari with linguini in the fra diavolo sauce. It came out in a large cast iron pan steaming and the lobster was quite hot. However, it got cold really quickly and I thought that was weird. We also ordered a bottle of wine, which was fine. We were too full for dessert but even though I did not eat as much as I normally would, we almost finished the pan of food. I thought this could feed 3-4 people according to the reviews... Overall, the experience was pretty good. I may come back to Portland just to come here again since I wasn't feeling all that well when we finally ate dinner.
(4)
Neal R.

Fantastic creative food served in a friendly comfortable environment. Service was informal and attentive. A lot of terrific choices to make from the menu. The stuffed dates were phenomenal: like candy! Mussels were mutantly huge and tasty. We split a blackened Arctic char with a couple small sides and it was plenty.
(5)
Jay H.

The best things I have eaten at S&C were, in no particular order, grilled sardines, frisee salad with a fried egg on the top, prosciutto wrapped fig stuffed with goat cheese and served with a balsamic reduction (nirvana in a bite), and the much-lauded lobster fra diavolo. Having now been to S&C multiple times, my complaint list is short and savory: The squid. The first time I was there I ordered an appetizer with squid and chorizo, expecting something spicy and interesting. The whole thing was kind of meh. Even the chorizo was unexciting. I can see squid as being a difficult ingredient to deal with, but in the fra diavolo there were giant rubbery pieces that took hours to chew. It could have just been bad luck, but there were several pieces of squid mantle that were sliced, but not completely severed (you know, like when you chop a scallion and the last layer of fiber holds it together?). Normally I enjoy squid (sure you could argue that I just enjoy fried) and I would not want to give offense to the professionals at S&C, but next time I get the fra diavolo I will consider asking them to hold the squid.
(4)
Thomas K.

This restaurant was highly recommended by a friend to check out on our trip to Portland. Located on Warf Street which is more like a back alleyway in the Old Port District. The restaurant features an open kitchen located between the dining rooms. The trip to this restaurant was well worth it. A bit pricey but the food was excellent. My wife and I shared a salad and for entree's she had the Shrimp with capers and tomatoes over linguini. I had the Sole Francais. both were brought to the table by the chef piping hot in the cooking pans. For dessert we shared the Mixed Berry Pie which was outstanding. This is a restaurant to definitely consider when visiting Portland.
(5)
Peter T.

Food: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Services: 3.5/5 Prices: $$$ (above 25/person) My partner and I came here on our last evening in Portland with recommendation from a hotel & restaurant owner from Bethel, ME. We have no reservation, so we waited for our table for about 30mins. While waiting, we ordered a bottle of Rioja, Reserva to start the evening and to toast for fantastic holiday in Maine, it was our first time in New England! There are 3 sections in this beautiful old/historical building. As you enter, you be in the waiting/bar section, the bright open-kitchen is located in the middle with a few tables and the darker dining room is at the far end. We were seated in the mid-section among other tables that are very closed to each other, so forget about privacy and start eavesdropping on some local hot gossips! We went for a simple order, the LOBSTER DIAVOLO $42.95, this order is only for two and take a few mins to prepare. When it finally came out, we were shocked on how huge the portion was... it came in a huge hot pan just like how they serve paella but with linguine instead of rice. A lobster is cut into half & placed on each side for us to share. Then there were the amazing combo of seafood all over the dish with mussels, clams, calamari, etc. The lobster was simply boiled but the rest of the sauce is out of the world... i have no idea whats in it but they are little spicey with a kick! I devoured the lobster first of course, then slowly the pasta and seafood. Finally, we decided to leave the remaining pasta (which could easily feed 4) and just scooped out all the seafood. From the crowds and the reviews here in Yelp, i believe this is an institution. The local love them and the tourists are certainly made aware of it. I definitely recommend this place to anyone that like seafood and a local specialty.
(4)
Tom P.

We enjoyed the tuna ragu , crab lump salad and linguini and clam sauce. This was a memorable evening.
(4)
Mark A.

Summary: Nice rustic decor, with good seafood Pros: Absolutely loved the decor. Oysters, muscles, and lobster! Cons: Service tends to be a bit slow. Clams, calamari. Comments: I would not recommend the lobster diavolo that much. It's a pretty spicy dish with an arrangement of seafood. The lobster, and muscles were good. Didn't quite like the clams. Definitely didn't like the calamari because it was way too rubbery. In addition, the lobster diavolo had too much sauce. I forgot the name of the dish, but the whole lobster over a bed of butter sauced linguini was really good. Especially liked the pasta. The desserts were good, but nothing outstanding.
(4)
Jason Q.

Amazing seafood! We had a party of six and between us had the mussels, soul fish, shrimp, scallops, and wine. My favorite was the soul fish. It's would have been a five star if the eating area near the kitchen was a bit cooler; it's great to see the food being made but not at the expense of a hot room.
(4)
Chewie L.

Incredible. I love the bread basket that they start your meal with. I love that they serve the food on incredible copper pans that are from some unknown French supplier that I'm still trying to discover. I love the window into their kitchen that is open to the street; I've stood by watching them make Sole Francais and Scallops in Pernod and Cream for easily half an hour to an hour at a time. The food here is fresh, varied, and tasty. The ambience is great and the service fantastic.
(4)
Deborah K.

After a disappointing dinner at Old Port Sea Grill we were hoping for some redemption at Street and Co. And it was great! The oysters were fresh and the sauce served with them was fantastic. We also had one of the salads - walnuts, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds - so fresh. The entrees were great as well - grilled swordfish with potatoes and summer squash as a side. Simple but so flavorful. And the lobster in a pan- normally I do not order lobster in restaurants when it is still in the shell - too messy. But they had split this one down the middle and grilled it. Most of the meat was easy to get out. It was was cooked perfectly. Very tender and moist. It was served with on a bed of linguine with garlic and butter. If you don't like garlic son't get this. I love it, and thought it tasted fantastic. Lastly we got the blueberry pie and flourless chocolate cake. Both were very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a comfortable place to go that has great food.
(5)
Ben R.

Whenever I make it come to Maine, I try to make time for dinner here. This place really takes seafood and elevates it to a great dining experience. If you like oysters, don't hesitate to order a selection, they are local, fresh and delicious. Don't be afraid to ask about the wines, there were a few on the list I did not recognize, but turned out to be really great. Having a good white wine is a must here since their specialty is seafood, and I think the by-the-glass selection really supports this.
(5)
Phoebe J.

This would be my last meal on earth, for sure. Street and Company's Lobster Fra Diavolo is just the epitome of fresh seafood prepared in the most extravagant way. I'm at a loss of words to say much else. After a day of fresh sea air from the quaint town of Portland, Maine- grab a table in the kitchen (book it way in advance)... .. and prepare to have a meal of a lifetime. Everything on their menu is so inventive, fresh and dazzling. Fresh oysters and the lobster in linguine with a sea of garlic and butter sauce are also noteworthy... You cannot possibly make a bad choice.
(5)
Eric D.

Absolutely Positively 100% what a seafood restaurant should be. Local catches, innovative menu, with local seasonal vegetables too. The beer selection was nice, the oysters, oyster selection and oyster bar were great. The presentation is well done. I loved the open kitchen right where I was eating with whole fish served in copper pans. I enjoyed every aspect of my meal here, and could not recommend it enough. Eric Bottom Line: Fresh, tasty, innovative, charming. Seriously, just go here, worth the money.
(5)
Izzy C.

Went to Easter weekend. Food, service and ambiance was great!
(4)
cassie r.

A popular restaurant is either one of two things. Ridiculously overhyped or just really THAT damn good. Luckily, Street and Company falls into the latter group. My experience here last Saturday night was nothing short of phenomenal. And it happened without reservations (which, I highly DON'T recommend trying). We arrived at 5:02 p.m, with the knowledge that this place was completely booked for the night, and limited seating was available for those without a coveted reso. Luckily, we were able to snag three seats at the bar right before a gaggle of folks came in seeking a chance at those very seats. When the hostess recommended getting there early, she wasn't kidding. So, as our story unfolded, we met our server Mike. I'm a huge fan of Mike - the man knew his wine, and took the time to help us find a bottle that we would love. He asked insightful questions to understand our preferences, and made sure we knew the prices of the bottles he was recommending before corking it open. Definitely worthwhile qualities in a stellar bartender. We started with a lovely French white (with a name that is escaping me right now, but was a deliciously light, reasonably priced $40 bottle), and we finished the evening with Elizabeth's Reserve (a pricy Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley - well worth the investment). As far as appetizer selections, we opted for the manchego with membrillo and fig cake, an amazingly creamy butternut squash and pomegranate soup, as well as an oddly delicious lobster pudding. Thanks to Barry (another excellent server at Street & Co), I went with the scallops in pernod and cream for my entree, since I was searching for the best dish to order "in case I never return to Portland again." Oh man, was this a good choice. The scallops were seared to perfection, souped in a mass of wonderfully thick sauce, with a side of lentils and beans. My parents went with the grilled lobster on linguine, butter and garlic -- again, a staple of Street and Co, and one worth trying at least once. I can't imagine how much butter is used to make this dish, but Paula Deen would be proud. As one would expect, the prices reflect the quality and sophistication of the place - you're not getting out of here without putting a severe dent in your pocketbook. However, per my earlier comment, they're really that damn good, so take the hit. You won't regret it.
(5)
Dana L.

This place was great! We were lucky enough to have stopped in on a night when it was impossibly rainy/sleety and freezing cold, so there was almost nobody in the restaurant. Score for us, as from what I hear, this place is typically pretty packed. Anyway, to start, we fell in love with the atmosphere as soon as we walked in. It's a smallish space with exposed brick walls, hard wood floors, and thick wood beams on the ceiling. Very warm and inviting! We started our meal with mussels and they were spot on. Hard to mess those up, in my opinion, but regardless, I enjoyed them. For our entrees: I got lobster over linguine and my partner selected the special "fishermen's stew." My dinner was delighftul. The stew was very delicious, but a bit lacking in the amount of fish in the stew. It consisted of swordfish, mussels, oysters and shrimp and there wasn't a whole lot of meat in there. Again, it was still delicious. When we return to Maine, we definitely come back to this place. Yum!
(4)
Marj G.

I was in town on business and we found Street & Co. We ate there two evenings in a row we enjoyed it so much. The food was great and very fresh and there are a lot of good options no matter what your preference. The appetizers and salads are awesome. We especially loved the octopus. It was tender and delicious. The wine list is very good and service was okay. The second evening they seated us in the same area as the kitchen. Big mistake, we should have asked to move. The room was very hot since we were sharing it with the kitchen but worse than that the cooking smells completely permeated all of our clothes. Those smells are great unless you are in a sauna scented with them. The next day I had to wear the jacket I had on for business and it reminded me of the night before in a not very pleasant way. Next time we will ask to sit in another room. Also be warned this is a pretty spendy place. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Jennifer C.

Amazing food and great service! The lobster diavolo did not disappoint. Probably one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had.
(5)
Melita B.

This place was amazing. Every course we had was mind-blowingly delicious. The service was very good and the waitress was incredibly knowledgable. In fact, she was very honest with her recommendations. The menu changes daily but hopefully when you go, they will have the "delice de bourgogne" with peach jam. Basically, a triple-cream cheese.... Heaven on a plate. Just needed more! We ordered sautÃ©ed calamari in putanesca sauce (so amazing), a seasonal salad w watermelon, avocado, mint and cilantro, which was as good as it sounds; a tomato and basil and mozzarella salad that was also fantastic. Dinner was super: lobster over linguine, although perhaps the linguine was a bit oversalted. My friend had sole francais, which melted in your mouth. For dessert, we ordered the Greek yogurt cake despite the waitress recommending against it, and we should have listened to her. It had an odd texture and was somewhat bland. The raspberry coulis, though, was tasty. The other desserts we ordered, the poached pear and the peach pie, were very nice. We also had a great bottle of wine and my husband enjoyed his after-dinner port. Also we really lucked out with getting a table without a reservation within five minutes. And the ambiance is great. All in all, a great place, would definitely return.
(5)
Jim S.

I cannot add much to the reviews already here. The food here is first class and the service was very good. I should only warm people used to high-end NYC or Boston restaurants that Portland is a different sort of shtick. The place is very casual (customers as well as waitstaff), many dishes are served in the pots and pans in which they were cooked. Place is noisy and a little crowded. The kitchen (with its attendant noise) is open to the dining room. If you are expecting a big city "fine dining" experience, you may not get it here. No sommelier, no tuxedos, no fine dinnerware to speak of with all the pans, no hundred-piece flatware setting, no kitchen hidden in the bowels of the place so as to not upset your "experience". But this is Portland, the same meal in a "fine dining" establishment in a bigger city will cost you twice as much. I think I'll stay here.
(5)
David G.

Our first night out for dinner while visiting Portland, Maine. I must have researched a dozen places to eat . We did not find this one or overlooked it, before we headed out I asked the front desk if she could recommend a really nice place to have a good seafood/lobster dinner. She mentioned the three words and the rest is history, Street & Company. Ellen and I started off with the mussels with garlic and oil; they were terrific...Ellen had the scallops in Pernod and cream sauce, so good she said! And I had the grilled lobster over linguine in a butter garlic sauce, amazing!! A bit $$$ but worth it!! The atmosphere is great as well as the service! It was busy!!
(5)
Jeffrey C.

When you live on my budget you aren't often in fine dining establishments but at the times I am I expect stellar results. Overall Street and Co. lived up to expectations but still fell a little short. The dining room was horrendously loud and even two feet from my partner I could only just make out what she was saying. On top of this, they really try to pack people in here. I mean really pack you in, there was probably at maximum a foot between most tables. Would I go here again? Probably not, but that said I still have a decent meal and a great wine pairing so take it as you will.
(3)
Richard P.

We had high hopes for Street & Co. Friends and reviewers really liked it but our experience was so-so. My wife and I each ordered a special for the night. Her "whole fish" was very fishy, not really edible. The waitress was really good about taking it back and bringing a different entree, which turned out to be okay but not great. it needed to be fried 90 seconds more so the fish was firm and not soft. My entrÃ©e was better but it was too salty (and I like salt) and there was an under-taste in sauce (too much olive oil?). In any case, not worth what we paid for the meal. I think the problem was that it was Sunday night and I would guess it was the chef's night off. These were substitute cooks. And maybe the fish by Sunday evening is not as fresh as it should be. So, why not shut down Sunday night if the first-line crew is not on hand?
(2)
Kaitlin O.

First, a little background: I LOVE garlic. Second, the review: while Street and Company had a wonderful, cozy atmosphere and my partner's sole francaise was delicious, my clams in white sauce over linguine should be called 'garlic on top of garlic with a side of garlic'. It was too much. Completely took away from what I could tell was delicious pasta and large, flavorful clams. When I mentioned this to our server, after she hadn't come back to check on how we liked our food, she seemed actually offended and barely replied. Needless to say, our 45-minute, $77 meal was NOT worth it and we won't be going back.
(1)
Bryan Y.

HANDS DOWN, this was the best restaurant we went to during our Portland trip 2 weeks ago. This place is nestled in an alley way between a few bars right by the main street. We ordered fresh oysters, which they had all kinds! We ended up getting the linguine. I had the mussels and my gf had the clams. They serve it in pans that they cooked them with! My god, I have never tasted so fresh of seafood in my life! Unlike other pastas at restaurants, all the individual ingredients that went into the dish mended very well together. Especially the mussels with the sauce. We finished our meal with a pennacotta, which was creamy yet light to our stomachs! SOLID 5/5
(5)
Michael L.

Perhaps I'm giving this place 4 stars because I just fell in love with Portland. I love the local markets and the fact it's only an hour and a half from Sunday River skiing. The calamari pasta was great. Wife had the Lobster Diavolo, which was OK, probably because we were expecting more. Need to stick with the rule that seafood doesn't need a lot of help. Too much creativity often ruins the basic goodness of seafood. I can't remember the half a dozen other dishes that our party of 7 ordered. Food is 3 stars and ambiance and city is a 5 star.
(4)
Diane T.

The lobster diavlo for two is absolutely amazing!!!! First of all, it could feed 3, maybe even 4 people. It's packed with tons of local seafood and tons of garlic! It's not really spicy like the description mentions, but it is definitely seasoned really well with garlic, pepper, tomato, and basil. We started with the orange mint endive salad which I really was not a huge fan of. It was extremely bitter tasting. I really enjoyed the rustic and casual atmosphere, but was not a big fan of the noise level. I also did not enjoy the couple seated next to us eavesdropping on our entire dinner conversation!
(4)
Allie N.

I think I should change my last meal on earth to Street & Company because I could die happy right now after my meal. I'm in Portland right now for work and I figured while I'm here, might as well enjoy some Maine lobster on the company's dime! I went straight to Yelp and found rave reviews about Street & Company. It's been awhile since I've had a 5 star meal and I am not disappointed at all! I had lobster served with linguine in a butter garlic sauce. Imagine a frying pan in front of you, filled with linguine swimming in butter garlic sauce. And then throw a WHOLE lobster on top of that. The shell was so easy to crack and peel so you know it's fresh lobster. And if my company didn't pay for it, this was only $30! What a steal for a whole lobster! Sorry, I'm still slightly intoxicated from all the cholesterol. I also had a frisee salad on the side. Honestly, the lobster was so awesome that I don't even care (or remember) what the salad was like. Service was attentive and very quick. The sooner you get me my lobster, the better!
(5)
Daniel L.

best seafood I have ever had period. Lobster with the noodles was amazing and the prices and service are quite reasonable considering the type of restaurant that it is. Next time I am in portland I am definitely going back.
(5)
Dave W.

Fantastic. Great food awesome atmosphere. A must do in Portland. I'm from PA and we don't often find places to eat like this.
(5)
Slowsteady S.

LOBSTER DIAVOLO...that's the first thing you order if you've never been there. It is the best & simply the best! We didn't think we could finish but it was so good we licked everything off the pan. My suggestion would be to let your pasta soak in the sauce for a little bit before eating it. It comes with a generous amount of seafood enough for 2-3 person. I could eat there everyday. The menu looked really interesting with lots of dishes I wished I could try. Don't forget your reservations. It is tucked in an alley with cobblestone street.
(5)
Keshar N.

I thought this place was some kind of beautiful lie. It took Bob and I literally 30 minutes to find the place, because it tucked behind the main street on a quaint cobblestone road with a tiny light illuminating a tiny wooden sign. You would think the Mainers would not want us to know about this place... The ambiance caught me off guard. I know that this place is known for seafood, so I expected some kind of maritime decor, but no... it is almost like you are in the basement of an old Italian home. Dried spices hang from the ceiling and old bottles of wine adorn the shelves. Now, Bob and I debated on what to order, and we just went for the lobster diavolo. I did feel a little cheated by the dish. It is almost like a mirage... it's this huge (I mean HUGE) dish. It can easily feed 4 people, not just 2. And it says it comes with a ton of lobster, but none of that is lobster tail. It's more or less the remaining lobster aside from the tail. Aside from that there is a veritable ocean buffet in that pan - including, mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp. Buried under all that fishy goodness are some noodles and sauce. The main disappointment was the sauce. It was not well seasoned and kind of bland. Also, there was just not enough of it. The sauce gets all caught up in the shells and it's hard to get to... Now, I was disappointed in the main dish, but the dessert. Two words - blueberry pie. It was the BEST pie I have ever had. Ever! I even liked it so much I asked the server if it was possible for me to take a pie home. But alas, they do not make it in house. Which made me more sad than not being able to take it home. Overall, the restaurant is good. The service did feel a little rushed, but we did have a 9:00pm reservation. The price is definitely on the spendy side, so I would do some research to see if this is where you want to spend your dough. But if you can, just sneak in and ask them where they get that pie! I know already, and this Minnesotan is keeping that a secret.
(4)
Julie T.

My husband and I had dinner here last night and it was absolutely wonderful. Atmosphere was rustic and so very charming. We enjoyed watching all the dishes coming out of the open kitchen and with so many great choices it was hard to decide. We settled on Winter point oysters that were the freshest we've had and we tried the duck, goat cheese and brandied cherry crostini...so delightful. Dinner for both of us was blackened Tuna...rare..and it was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent. We look forward to returning again and again...
(5)
Claire S.

The food is great. I gave it 4 stars because the place is kind of crowded. They definitely take advantage of the space. Tables are pretty close to each other but you definitely have enough space to enjoy your food. No appetizer for us cuz e ordered the Lobster Diavolo. It looks HUGE in some pictures here on Yelp. It was very delicious. Not an huge fan of the mussels in it. But the lobster is very fresh and tastes great. It will be good for three people if you not are super hungry but you will have problem splitting the lobster cuz it was cut into half half. Great place to eat in Portland!
(4)
Brian C.

When I left Street & Company this past Saturday night, I SWORE that they would receive my first ever one-star review. Something I always said would be given for only the most egregious of offenses. I'm writing this review a few days later and a cooler head has prevailed. Let me explain why... We visited Portland for two nights. We read about Street & Company on various sites and druelled over all of the pics of Lobster Diavolo for Two that are peppered all over the Yelp reviews of the restaurant. We took some Yelp reviewers' advice and made a reservation in advance. When we called, they were fully booked for Saturday night; however, we got a reservation for Sunday night at 7:30. We were totally psyched for it. The menu looked awesome, the place looked gorgeous and the pics of all the food looked absolutely unbelievably delicious. This will be one of the most romantic and delicious meals of all time!! Fast forward to Sunday at 7:30. We arrive at 7:30 and our table isn't ready. OK, no worries--we'll wait for a few minutes. The restaurant is already bustling and the excitement is building. Portland, the famed Street & Company Lobster Diavolo for 2--the pinnacle of lobster deliciousness in the lobster capital of the country. After about ten minutes, we get seated. We're looking over the menu again. We find a few appetizers that looked amazing. The waitress comes and introduces herself, tells us the specials and then notes with a hint of embarrassment that they are out of lobster for the night. Out of lobster?!? What? I don't understand. It is 7:30, not 10:30. And beyond that--this is Portland, ME. We're literally two blocks away from the water and a host of markets that sell lobster and a billion and one restaurants that serve it in various forms. How can one of the nicest and most successful restaurants in Portland be out of lobster? I bet Gilbert's wasn't out of lobster. I know that Old Port Sea Grill still had lobster since I had later that night. Three Sons had tanks and tanks of lobsters--I know this cause I was there the previous night. Not to mention, their menu showcases exactly one dish for two people--Lobster Diavolo. And their out of it?? We were told that "everyone" had lobster that night. Maybe so, but it was still just 7:30--I mean, what happened? Did a bus of ravenous seniors tear that place apart after their bus dropped them off for some early bird thing? And, like I said earlier--this is Portland. Surely, someone who works there knows someone from a market or another restaurant where you can make a deal for a last minute emergency purchase. I might sound like angry tourist, but I'm sorry, it's inexcusable. We knew it, the people sitting next to us knew it and the waitress knew it since she mentioned in the same sentence without any solicitation that she "totally would understand if we decided to leave." Well, we were totally let down. It was supposed to be our special meal and we couldn't get what we had read so much about. So we took her advice and left with our heads down and kicking our heels back down the cobblestone street from which we arrived. Thus, I swore a one-star review. However, in the end I couldn't do it. The restaurant is gorgeous. Everything that was coming out of the open-air kitchen looked amazing and I'm sure we would have enjoyed all of it. The server was embarrassed and nice about being forced to start her introductions off with an apology. I'm sure the food is as good as everyone says. But, you guys took the one thing we were really looking forward to away from us with no justifiable excuse and after that we just couldn't get passionate about anything else on the menu. Sorry, Yelp gets a full telling of our experience plus 2 stars--I've experienced better: at the Old Sea Port Grill. That review is forthcoming...
(2)
Jennifer W.

We were excited to try Street & Co. on the last night of our Maine vacation based on a recommendation from a friend with very good taste in food. So first things first, the food. Our group had a seasonal salad, the mushroom and swiss chard soup, and raw oysters as our starters -- all were delicious. Three of us shared the lobster fra diavolo as an entree (it was more than enough food) and it was a pretty miserable experience. The lobster arrived undercooked and slimy, but because of the dim lighting, we didn't notice the problem until we were well into the tail. We let the waitress know the problem and sent the claws back to the kitchen. The chef cooked the claws and offered us a free dessert, but the meal was pretty much ruined after eating raw lobster and I thought he should have sent an entirely new, fully-cooked lobster so we could enjoy the tail (cooked this time). The sauce in the fra diavolo was also not spicy at all and we had to ask for red pepper flakes to season it ourselves. All in all the service was excellent (after getting past the rather surly host who threatened to cancel our reservation if we were more than 15 minutes late "to the the minute" when we called to say we were stuck in traffic), the space is lovely (albeit quite loud and very warm on a summer night), and hopefully our negative experience was just a bad night in the kitchen, but a raw lobster in their most popular dish was rather off-putting!
(3)
Tia H.

Great service. Great ambiance. Amazing food. Best calamari I have ever had.
(5)
Kristen L.

As 4 of us were wandering around Portland on a Saturday night, somewhat hungry, but not starving, and of course at prime dining time, we stumbled upon this restaurant. The menu looked pretty good...we were going to order drinks and a bunch of small plates to share. Surprise surprise, the wait to sit down for dinner was over an hour. But if you just want drinks and apps you can sit in the "lounge" and our timing worked out that a whole couch/coffee table area just freed up. Atmosphere: very cozy, intimate, romantic, old-time nautical seaside post & beam/brick walls, low ceilings, etc. One of those places where you feel like you've found a special little hole in the wall. Food: Amazing. Like I said, we just got apps, but there was plenty for 4 people and each were so full of flavor and not heavy that we all left pleasantly full and satisfied. The tomato melon salad with balsamic and sea salt was very flavorful and light. This got duplicated at home the next weekend. We also tried the calamari, which came in a delightful red pepper sauce. (Not fried). Clams were also very good in a garlicy wonder. And we also tried the tuna with olives. Fish was very good. Decent wine and beer selection. Service was nice and fast enough without making you feel like they were rushing you out to get the next party in. I would love to try the actual dinner at this place, but I assume it would be more prudent to make a reservation for that.
(4)
Reggie D.

I have been coming to the Street and Company for years, and have never been disappointed. The ambiance is nice but it's not the reason you go to a restaurant. Service was attentive, and the exceptionally outstanding meals are reasonably priced. My wife and I had the Fra Diavlo, and although not particularly spicy as the name would imply, it was exceptional. When ever I'm in this area of the country, I make it a point to eat at Street & Company. I will travel miles and hours out of my way to dine here. As far as seafood goes on the East Coast, Street and Company is the ultimate. There are very few restaurants I feel are worthy of a five-star rating, this place is one of them. If you plan on eating here, definitely make reservations.
(5)
Alex A.

I came here years back, and enjoyed my experiences then. This time, however, we brought an out-of-town guest for dinner, and not only was the food average, the service was less than accommodating. Our guest ordered oysters to start, and was told they would come "a la Mignonette" (with a white wine and shallot vinaigrette on the side). He asked for cocktail sauce, and our server said, "We don't have that". He then ordered the Lobster Diavolo, and asked if the lobster could be removed from the shell for him. Our server said, "The chef won't do that". Our guest ordered one of the pasta dishes instead. Our meals came, and the food was good, not great. My Sole Francaise was greasy with butter, and the potatoes were over-cooked. Finally, we opted for after-dinner drinks. Our guest ordered Peach Schnapps. Our server all but made a face said, "We don't carry that". It seems many of the Portland restaurants believe too much of their own hype, especially given all the food press in recent years. It's too bad Street & Co. is following suit.
(2)
Erich N.

What could I possibly say that hasn't already been said? The short: If you are in the area and like to eat well, make yourself a reservation here. The place is just plain excellent by any measure. The long: I arrived without a reservation (mistake), but had really heard great things and wanted to try it out. I accepted a seat in the waiting area, and was invited to order an appetizer while I waited. An hour, a couple cocktails, and a plate of herring later, and my table was ready. Mussels provencal with garlic, white wine and butter? Yes please. Some fresh baked bread? Ok..you talked me into it. How about a main course? I'll do the grilled lobster on linguini. OM NOM NOM NOM NOM. Service was excellent. Timely without pestering. I think I may have already mentioned the food...my mouth waters while typing. FIVE STARS!
(5)
Erica T.

I have to agree with Patrick F, it was weird to be told they ran out of lobster! However, I figured because we had a late reservation and there were many happy diners, we must have simply missed out :( But did we really miss out? My opinion is no, because then I had the most succulent Scallops in Pernod Cream sauce that I would have otherwise passed over. I tasted the Bluefish and it was just fantastic. Our friends had equally tasty-looking dishes. I am greatly looking forward to visiting Portland again, especially Street &Company to attempt to sample their take on lobster. Given what they did with the scallops and bluefish, I'm sure I'll be blown away!
(5)
A. P.

This might be a case of being disappointed due to very high expectations, but at a birthday dinner with family, we found the experience lacking. While the taste plates and mussels were terrific as appetizers, the main courses had problems. The scallops in cream and pernod were tasty and rich, but the side vegetables were way over salted. The barley on the side was undercooked. The arctic char was grilled nicely, but a bit bland. The biggest disappointment came with the Lobster Diavolo, which was surprising since this is the signature dish. Might be a matter of taste, but the spices overwhelmed the delicate seafood flavors. Really didn't enjoy lobster served in this way. Moreover, the dish is billed to serve 2 -- but we felt that our family of 5 could easily have shared this one dish, especially after appetizers. The sheer quantity was a turnoff. All main course portion sizes were overwhelming and the food too salty. Our drink orders were forgotten, so the wine didn't come until we were nearly done with the appetizers. The single slice of apple pie that was brought out with a birthday candle was delicious. But -- it's too bad that at a restaurant of this caliber, we were charged for a single serving of birthday pie. It's just classier to offer something like that on the house at a nice restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Next time we'll know to stick to appetizers, wine, and dessert. Though from some of the other reviews, it seems they don't take kindly to that. Overall, an overrated experience.
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Cat H.

My second time here, and am STILL blown away by the food, service, ambience and karma of this place. I had the scallops with the pernod cream,& yes, I was tempted to lick the pan. But I opted to sop it all up with the excellent bread. Hubby had the special, a seafood soup, like a cioppino, with a lovely saffron broth. This, too, got the bread treatment. Service was great, we asked our server to pick our wines, and he did not disappoint. I LOVE this place!
(5)
MARK G.

I was lucky enough to have been taken to Street & Company two nights in a row this week. These were both BLINDINGLY DELICIOUS meals! Both nights the place was totally jammed yet we had warm and friendly service that made it all go smoothly. I was told to get the Sole Francese. I did. My live is changed. I was with a party of seven and we were all served our food at the same moment sizzling hot. Night two I went for the grilled lobster with pasta which was perfectly prepared. The young and attractive waitstaff was pitch perfect in menu and wine suggestions. I'll be counting the days until I get to return for another serving of Sole Francese.
(5)
Mike P.

I really enjoyed the champagne at the bar with some oysters and the lobster diavlo at the table. Excellent restaurant tucked into a nice old street in Portland.
(5)
Anna P.

Really great example of why Portland is considered the culinary powerhouse that it is. This place prepares things basically and correctly. The environment is casual, despite it being an upscale menu and pricepoint. No waitstaff trying to hard sell you here, and I like that. Great location and a nice representation of what Portland is about.
(4)
Marie G.

I was pretty disappointed in this place. The atmosphere is definitely the best aspect, but the food was really lacking. In general I give a lot of high ratings, so it takes a pretty dull meal for me to lower my ratings. My main dish was the clams in garlic sauce or something along those lines. There was basically no garlic flavor, just a lot of butter and noodles. Not what I expected at all. Our appetizers were also pretty blah. Wouldn't go back the next time I'm in Portland.
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Bill S.

Our favorite in Portland. Eating at the bar is a memorable experience. Been there 3 times and it keeps getting better. If you love oysters, you will be in heaven. If Martin is on (has always been there), he makes it a wonderful and entertaining experience. He has an amazing ability to match wine with your meal. Every different seafood dish brings a unique experience. Walking down the cobblestones of Wharf St. leads to a great dining experience.
(5)
Manny G.

We have been coming to Higgins Beach during the summer with my husband's family for the past 8 years. 5 years ago my husband and I got away for a date night and decided to drive into Portland. We found Street & Company and I haven't forgotten about that meal ever since. The Scallops in Pernod and Cream is simply heaven!! I wanted to bathe in the sauce and lick the pan clean!!! I haven't quit thinking about it ever since and had to go back again this summer. Well 5 years later, and after so much expectation and build up, it did not disappoint!! I LOVE THOSE SCALLOPS!! Even the green beans on the side were exquisite!!!! We started with the oysters and ordered a bottle of white (wines by the bottle very reasonable) had the salad with applewood smoked bacon (delish) and ended with pie. I will not wait 5 more years until the next time.
(5)
sarah k.

This place is a gem, seriously! All of the reviews are spot on. My advice during peak times (like labor day weekend in my case) is to call a couple days in advance. I made the mistake of not and waited an hour +- for a table on a waiting list even at 9:30. The mussels app and the scallops entire were both cooked to perfection. The service was great and if you sit in the first dining room you see the magic of this place in the kitchen (bc its an open kitchen). Will hands down come back on my next trip!
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D R.

Great great great food , we had the clams , yellow fin tuna blackened and the sole , everything was perfect
(5)
Deborah R.

The grilled lobster, served on a bed of linguine, swims in a divine garlic and butter sauce. There has to be at least two heads of garlic in this dish--not for the faint-of-heart. I truly don't think I have ever had a better preparation of linguine in my entire life! Thanks to Chrissy, our very attentive and knowledgeable waitress, for making our first dining experience at Street and Company a hard act to follow.
(5)
Paul M.

Very good food and service was excellent. It was a bit cramped but well worth it. The Ginger Bread dessert was amazing.
(5)
Michael S.

This place was fantastic! We had the lobster diavolo and it was get! Best mussels I have every. More than enough for two. Servers were friendly. We wi definitely go back here when we come to Portland.
(5)
Zqd D.

ordered the diavolo which is HUGE... could easily feed 4 ppl we also had the norumbega and pemaquid oysters which were amazing ;)
(4)
Robert F.

Amazing food! Everything was so fresh. Swordfish was perfectly cook. Salads were delicious. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended!
(5)
Jenny K.

i believe this place is portland, maine's gem. my family and i have been on vacation and this was our first time in portland, maine. before we came here we did some research on yelp to decide where we would eat dinner. of course, we're not residents here in portland, but this restaurant was top-notch! we ordered the lobster diavolo, which seemed to be their signature dish and we saw so many good reviews about it on yelp. i was afraid that it was all hype and that it wouldn't be worth $42. but man, i was wrong. it was SO DELICIOUS. it's a pot filled with one whole steamed loster, calamari, clams, and oysters, on top of a bed of delicious linguine. the sauce was spicy, which my family and i loved. we're korean so we LOVE spicy food. as we were eating this dish, my dad kept on commenting on how this was the best seafood dish he has ever had in his whole entire LIFE. and i just had to agree! it was so so delicious. definitely a dish and restaurant i will always remember and wish i could go back to. we also had a clams dish for our appetizer. it was a bit salty and i wish the seasoning would've been a little less strong so that i could really taste the clams. but it was still delicious. the complimentary rustic bread with butter at the beginning of our meal was very good as well. the inside atmosphere was very nice and the whole restaurant made our money worth while here. when people say that this place is a must-visit on a trip to portland, they ain't lying.
(5)
Susie Q.

Excellent food. Inviting and cozy atmosphere. Great service and food is presented well-simply done and delicious flavor. We've tried a few things on the menu--blackened fish, lobster, oysters, pasta. Everything is wonderfully prepared.
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Steven O.

Gross, gross, gross. A high school kid with one parent who works 3 jobs could make the slop they try to pass off as Lobster and Pasta. Total tourist trap. For $42, I got one (1, uno) glass of cheap Sav Blanc and the lobster pasta. The bread was cold and hard. The service was equivalent to what I imagine you'd find at any Hometown Buffet. There are way too many great dining options in Portland to waste your money here. Try Fore Street or Hugo's or anywhere else. Tourist trap.
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John C.

After thirty years of eating at restaurants all over the world, I don't impress that easily. Until now. Street & Company seriously impressed me As you look at the different Yelp reviews on 'Street', you'll find reviews ranging from criticism of yuppies to people describing a near religious experience. In my opinion, there is no universally accepted and loved restaurant. It's simply a matter of taste and what you are looking to experience. On a dark night I hurried down the windswept, ancient cobble stone street and into a beautiful, old, brick faced building. While shaking off the cold, I emerged into a warm, comfortable, inviting atmosphere. After checking in on my reservation, I went to the bar and was met by an immediate greeting from a total professional - and a delicious glass of Spanish tempranillo. Throughout the rest of the night, this was to be my experience. - professionalism and a friendly approach without anyone trying to be my 'friend'. I have enough friends, and generally don't love it when restaurant personnel exude a faux friendliness. The 'Street' staff universally struck the right balance. And, they knew the menu flawlessly and thoroughly. Seriously impressed. The food? I could eat anything and everything on this menu. Every single item. That doesn't happen too often. In fact, I do not remember the last time it happened. The seafood here is so fresh it still has the flavor of the ocean in it. Appetizers. Salads. Entrees. Dessert. Phenomenal. I had a dozen oysters, and then the sole francaise. Simply delicious. My friend had a seafood stew special that was stunning. I could go on and on about Street & Company. But, I won't. I implied earlier that I believe that the choice of one's preferred restaurants were a matter of taste and desired atmosphere. Let me just say, that I genuinely feel that if you pass this restaurant by and don't eat here, you've made a grave mistake. Take someone you care about and go here.
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Nicole B.

What a great find! Would definitely recommend going here for dinner if you want great ambiance that makes you feel like you're in old Portland. We walked in with no plans, we're greeted with a fabulous staff that makes you feel part of the scene. Had some oysters and champagne in the lounge/bar area while we waited for a seat at the bar. Oysters were fun. Service was great. The bar was social yet intimate and I have the lobster and linguini and my husband the special which was a tuna ragu / bolegnase pasta. Both were great. Would highly recommend to stop in.
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Smita P.

This place was "divine". I was craving lobster and this has got to be the best i've had yet. The lobsters are smaller this time of the year and that makes them sweeter and tastier. I ordered the Grilled Lobser on butter and garlic. It comes on the pan over linguini and is just delicious. The Sole Franscaise is also tasty -- very light, flakey and perfectly cooked. The best however were the Oysters. There were 3 types all from the local area -- Northhaven, Wawenauk and Winterpoint. Fresh and delicious. The inside is so quaint, french and beautiful that I would advice sitting indoors versus out. They were booked solid so I would advice making a reservation. Sitting at the bar is also a good option -- the bar is big and the service was really good and high end even at the bar.
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Nicole C.

Cool lounge with a great raw bar....has we not had reservations, we'd sat up there. Great dim interior. Food was fantastic and service was wonderful. We would totally go again!
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Audrina S.

EXCELLENT. Is all i can say. first off, reservations are definitely reccomended. the service is amazing, super nice and attentive. the food was just out of this world. i'm pretty sure anything that you get on the menu will please you. this is very much an impressive place. first time in maine, and one of the best meals i've ever had. a must go to for great fresh, luxury sea food. (a bit expensive though)
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Jill D.

Awesome! Such a great atmosphere and the food is amazing! I had the mussels and my husband had a lobster dish. Absolutely delicious!! Cannot wait to go back!
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Angela H.

Very charming restaurant with a rustic, cozy feel tucked away in a bustling alley type street. Food is served in the pan it was cooked in. Which has its advantages and disadvantages. Eat the seafood right away because it will continue to cook in the pan even after taken off the fire. We ordered the special of the day, a seafood stew and the lobster diavolo. The fish in the stew melted in my mouth. Absolutely amazing. All the seafood was fresh and tasty. I wish I had more room in my stomach to try more of the dishes! The restaurant also owns a bread store (Standard Baking) which they serve when you sit down. Perfectly chewy. In addition they own a pie store (Two Fat Cats) which supplies the restaurant. We ordered the Maine blueberry pie a la mode. My friend said she was just going to have a bite but you can not just have 1 bite of this pie. crust was perfect. blueberries plump and juicy. this place is a must try if you're in Portland!
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Sonia K.

The dinning experience at Street and Co. was great...glad that we made reservations because there were many walk in people looking for tables. The lobsters were cooked perfect and our server was very helpful. As soon as my fiance mentioned I am allergic to prawns, she offered to check with the chef if the dish I want can be ordered without any risk of allergies...we did not even ask her to check. It was a very thoughtful gesture and part of good service in our eyes. The food took a long time to cook..maybe the preperation time is long but we waited 45 minutes for two lobsters... We had the lobster in garlic butter sauce with linguine and lobster fra diavolo which they made for one person portion for us. Both dishes were yummm.... The ambience is very nice and food and service was excellent. The only sad part about this place is the prices...$30.00 for a lobster in Maine...you have to be kidding me...it was very expensive. We knew it was a high tag so were not shocked but do wish it was not so crazy. I would go there again if I am in town which may not be that often...I would say go there for the ambience and the food.
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D Z.

Been here on bizness a couple times and I gotta say, Street is some of the best seafood in Portland. Service is good, atmosphere is great. Its nestled in old downtown Portland a block off the pier. Nice.
(4)
Lindsey B.

My fiance and I were up in Portland last weekend and are both foodies...especially love seafood, so we were both excited to try Street and Company. We had an 8:30 reservation and were seated promptly. Our server was pleasant and helpful with the menu. We started off with the mussels and the crab filled pepper...both were delicious. We didn't order our entrees right away as we were still deciding what we wanted and then seemed to be waiting for quite awhile since our apps came out right away. When we asked our server she says that happens when you don't order entrees right away....there was no "i'm sorry..let me check on that." Then we waited another 10 minutes (this was bordering on 45 altogether) and the manager said that was a usual wait time, but the table next to us got their entree in no time. Again no apologies. We were not in a rush, but simply did not want to wait until almost 10 pm for our meals, which were delicious! The food speaks for itself. I got the grilled tuna and it was wonderful. My fiance had the grilled lobster over pasta and it was also delicious. We finished with a chocolate dessert and the meal would have been perfect if those in charge simply recognized a problem....
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Norman T.

Street - all I can say is what an amazing night. It started with a dozen oysters at the bar, pre dinner snack...staff was great, very attentive and really engaging. Fantastically fresh. My girlfriend and I were then off to go find dinner, though we had heard great things about Street & Co, we had planned to go elsewhere. After meeting some locals, and because seafood was our interest, we were directed back to Street. Fine. We go back. Have an amazing app. while waiting for a seat. The Calamari was fantastic. As we enjoyed this, Marc from the bar suggested that we have a seat at the bar again, and he'd work up a meal for us, if we wanted. Great. Shortened our wait by at least 30 min, and the attention was what really made it an incredible experience. We put our pallets in Marc's hands. We pick our entree, Marc would do the rest, including a bottle of wine in the price point i wanted, (I had 5 to pick from!)...if you get the chance, do this...go see Marc. He'll enterain you, and pair wine and food together masterfully. We are certain to go back as soon as possible. We had a great time, the whole fish was fantastic as was the blackened tuna steak and something called a Lobster bread pudding...you've got to have it...imagine a lighter version of a crabcake with lobster. Thanks Street & Co, and Marc for your wonderful service and great food! See you soon.
(5)
lisa r.

Very romantic bar area- we just ordered apps and a bottle of wine and just relaxed and enjoyed the cool atmosphere! Definitely going back!
(4)
J. G.

This place was absolutely fabulous!! We went to dinner with some friends while we were there for the weekend. I ordered the linguine with clams in white wine sauce and it was the best linguine with clams I've ever had. My friend ordered the lobster with linguine, butter, and garlic and was basically silent during her meal because it was so good. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you are in town or even 2 hours away. I have definitely thought about driving up just for the linguine with clams.
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Sanford F.

The freshest seafood anywhere. The place is in an old building, lots of low wooden beams, great atmosphere. Copper topped tables so the food can be served on really hot platters. Very good food and service.
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Michelle C.

My boyfriend and I went here on our first night in Portland. We ordered the lobster diavolo for two and were very impressed with the portions.... it was enough to feed four. They did not skimp on the seafood either, plenty of clams, mussels, lobster and pasta. The staff was very attentive and friendly as well. Definitely worth the price and the wait.
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Anna G.

The oysters were amazing, the crab appetizer was great, fresh tomato/mozzarella salad was good. The lobster in the Lobster Linguine was deliciously sweet and extremely fresh. It was easily the best lobster I've ever had. Their dinner portions are quite large and could be easily shared (which we did). My dad had a slice a blueberry pie and it must have been very good because he ate it all without sharing! I would highly recommend this place.
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Kelly M.

Perhaps we went on an off night - this was not one of the better meals we had during our visit to Maine. The setting is warm and cozy and likely a bit more cosmopolitan than the other options in town (this is Maine, btw). The food just didn't bowl us over. The one standout was the lobster and crab bread budding. I'm not sure I've ever had a savory bread pudding that didn't leave me wishing there was sugar and fruit hidden somewhere down in there. The lobster with butter, garlic, and linguine was literally a frying pan of butter with lobster and pasta thrown in - no extra points for ordering such a simple dish but no extra points for the dish itself either. The shrimp with tomatoes and capers was equally as tame. I realize the whole point is to let the stellar seafood shine through but it just seemed lost in such heavy and overwhelming presentations. Based on all the stellar reviews - it's worth a try. Just skip the really simple dishes - they are just as they sound - simple.
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David L.

One of our best seafood meals of all time, amazing from start to finish. Super quaint atmosphere. Great wine list. Friendly and attentive service. Great oysters, amazing tuna and scallop entrees followed by a fantastic dessert. This place lived up to the hype and was worth the $. We'll be back for sure.
(5)
Tom W.

A superior restaurant with a slap-dash absolute winner of a dish in the Lobster Fra Diavolo, which everyone else raves about. It's everything and more that other reviewers have said. One thing though: What makes it so good is that the Fra Diavolo sauce, which can often be too hot and too lingering is just right. It's hot when you eat it, but then just dissipates. It's a dish that I'll go back for every time I'm in Portland. The scallops are also terrific, as are the deserts. Street & Co. isn't inexpensive, but in this case, it's totally worth the price.
(5)
Parris N.

I read that Portland has a great dining scene, but I didn't believe it until we came here. My wife and I went on a New England road trip and this was the best restaurant of all. My wife had the linguini with clams, which seems to be a constant there. I had some sort of seafood soup that was delicious! Since their menu changes though, I don't know if you can always order it. I also like how the kitchen is out in the open, so you can watch them prepare entrees.
(5)
KKmusicfactory L.

Excellent food, fresh, and probably as good as its sister company, Fore Street. The atmosphere is more casual than Fore. Unfortunately for us, they don't seat large parties and don't cater. Otherwise they would have been our first choice for a rehearsal dinner.
(5)
Melanie B.

hmm. i sort of disagree with the last review. i like the ambiance of street and company better than that at fore street. it's not really fair to judge on location -- obviously street and company has a better venue -- but the open-air aspect of street and company, along with their refreshingly nouveau american versions of some italian classics make it my choice, and i'm also under 25. if you want a good meal, haute cuisine, in portland, you kinda have to search it out. katahdin is also a really good restaurant to go to -- and it reminds me of street and company. i found fore street too dark, too much brick (and i NEVER say that, ever...) and wood hanging over you -- street and company just seems airier. i'd go there for a nice drink and a fresh plate of muscles, back when i lived in portland (sigh). also, the waitstaff is very nice and accomodating, even when i went with a large party of people on one occasion. i don't think this is a tourist spot, unless the tourists are willing to shell out a lot of cash for dinner and have discerning taste (have you ever seen tourists in portland? they generally want blueberry and moose knicknacks) . i guess this is kinda a yarmouth-falmouth old boys clubby type spot -- but there's nowhere else quite as fine in portland. oh and the last time i went i had to make reservations far in advance, because like fore street, street and company DOES book quite quickly. ps -- i WISH my parents had an unused gift certificate.
(5)
suzie q.

dont get what the hype is about at this place. mediocre food set in a very cool, comfortable space. wine list is very nice and the food is just fine, but overpriced for what it is.
(3)
James H.

Street and Company offers fresh, well-prepared seafood served by friendly staff. We ate there two nights in a row -- return trips after a first visit two years ago. The first trip, the staff accommodated us easily enough without a reservation, as long as we could wait in the bar for a bit. It was a fabulous wait: fresh oysters and an amazing crab-lobster salad with Poblano peppers. Dinner pleased, too, with a very generous portion of fresh and perfectly cooked scallops in Pernod cream sauce. The whole fish, sea bass, was also cooked to perfection. Returned the next night, unplanned after an overly long afternoon nap, and ate in the bar. The staff was friendly and inviting again even though we arrived five minutes before closing - we ate off the bar menu (salads, fabulous mushroom soup, mixed berry pie and an out of this world chocolate pecan cake). The bar is great, as the dining room is tight and a little loud. But oveall, Street and Co. is a great place to eat and hang out in Portland.
(4)
Darrell B.

WALK OUT! We entered the restaurant with no reservation on Labor Day, which was okay. We waited approximately 25 minutes for a table, which was still okay, BUT while waiting, we noticed that our bar server had an open sore on his arm and quite shabbily dressed. We were seated at a table for 2 that was very close to the other diners. And still this was okay. However, what we objected to was waiting for approximately 15 minutes at our table with NO water, no bread, and no attention at all from our server. Then we noticed that our server DID have what we thought would be our bread UNDERNEATH her arm very near her armpit!!! After telling the hostess that our service really needed to improve, we waited another 5 minutes with no attention! No manager came to the table to apologize and still our server never materialized! So we decided to vote with our feet and LEFT! However, not before telling our hostess! Her response to our telling her that we were leaving was "Okay." and "We're doing the best that we can!" We were never rude or raised our voices; but there are many restaurants who need business in this economy. And this is one you want to avoid. If you can't manage a crowd (which wasn't that bad) on a weekday holiday, how can you manage a crowd when there really IS a rush?
(1)
Christopher B.

My girlfriend and I went to Portland for the weekend and checked this place out. Our favorites were the Crab Cakes, as well as their homemade Limoncello, which was out of this world. We also had the Pear Cobbler for dessert, which we would highly recommend. This place was noted for it's fresh seafood, which is totally the case, only downside was the Tilefish was a little too oily, but still delicious. The Tuna was grilled to perfection.
(4)
Frank H.

i've been to street & company four or five times in my life and it's the high verity that they don't have the most consistent kitchen in the world. the problem isn't that they've ever given me anything that flopped (fish puns ahoy!); the problem is that they've given me some of the best meals of my life and then failed to repeat. oh well, such is life, you say. i know, i know. they still average out to a pretty high score. well, the last time i ate here, it was one of those magical nights where they not only nailed the fundamentals of each dish, but it's like they were cooking on a higher plane of existence. my gal and i shared the lola rossa and mache with white anchovy + the spinach and beet salad with goat cheese for appetizers, both of which had just the right ratio of pointed to soft, acidity to smoothness. wonderful. then for our main courses, i had the scallops pernod and she had a seafood stew. the scallops were so good, i thought i was eating something that would make me live forever. they were cooked to rich and velvety perfection, were free of even the slightest hint of that pungent fishiness which so often haunts scallop lovers and their company, and were sauced and herbed in such a way as to complement and enhance rather than to just pile on complexity or obscure the foundational elements. her stew was of remarkable elegance. the tomato broth was the stuff of legend, and the balance achieved between the seafood components was amazing. i feel like seafood stews are usually dominated by one or two flavors; here, no mussel, clam, shrimp, or piece of fish was shouted down -- all sang in harmony.
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Address : 33 Wharf St
Portland, ME, 04101
Phone (207) 775-0887
Website https://www.streetandcompany.net
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Opening Hours

Mon :5:30 pm - 9:3

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Romantic
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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