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Portland


A cavernous dockside warehouse is the setting for this superb seafood restaurant, with impeccable pedigree (it's from the team behind the acclaimed Fore Street). Windows look out to fishing boats, the raw bar heaves with local Damariscotta River oysters, and the menu tempts with grilled dorade in almond butter, baked haddock and mushrooms, and fried-fish sandwiches.


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