DiMillo’s On the Water is a Portland favorite. We serve up the freshest New England seafood, and specialize in Maine lobster. We accept a limited amount of reservations for inside dining but we do not for our outside lounge deck. We do not fully book up all of our tables in order to leave some for walk-in business.
Popular marina mainstay in a huge former car ferry offers seafood, nautical decor & harbor views. Based on 4 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 772-2216
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
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Reservations: dimillos.com
Reviews
Michelle
What an amazing ambiance. We had 12:30p.m. reservations and were seated right away. The wait staff was amazing and catered to all our needs. The food, fresh, caught same day… Amazing!!! 5 does not do this place justice. Don’t be in a hurry. The goodness here takes time but won’t disappoint… Something beyond the normal with a kiss of heart and soul… After dinner, they will validate your parking. Walk out to the pier, close your eyes, and let the water speak to your soul… Thank you for putting a smile on my face and a song in my heart. Soon… Very soon, we shall return ❤️
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Steve X
We had lunch on a busy Saturday afternoon in early August. Definitely call ahead to make a reservation. We did not, arrived at 1pm, and had to wait an hour for an outside table. But it was worth it.
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Jose Ramirez
Lobster rolls on a boat in Maine, what more can you ask for. I had like 5-6 lobster rolls during my New England trip and this was the best one. Also one of the best clam chowders, but I personally liked one I had in Boston slightly more. Server was very knowledgeable.
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M L
Overall, if you’re in the area, recommended for decent food and an interesting location.
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Evgueni Tzvetanov
Great place on the water. Great food, amazing views and atmosphere. Totally recommend it. And the lobster… should I say more?
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Ali Abedi
Dining on the water, with delectable fresh food from the same ocean can’t be beaten. The Lobster roll is so fresh you can still hear the ocean waves and smell the sea breeze in each bite. The Boston lettuce is a nice touch too. The side salads are satisfying and can easily be shared. And did I tell you about the view? Let that be a surprise when you visit. You will crave for more visits once you go to DiMilio’s.
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Blake J
This is a fun restaurant to check out. You dine on an actual boat. You don’t really notice you are floating unless you are outside on the deck or really watching the dock. The view of the harbor is great, and the restaurant looks really nice inside. We mainly got appetizers, and there are a lot of really great options, my favorite being the siracha dusted haddock bites. I really liked the pecan encrusted haddock. This place is definitely worth checking out.
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Samantha Ross
Wow! What a great place to have dinner. Each of the four of us had something different and each dish was fantastic. Our waiter Blake was super helpful and attentive. I highly recommend the Fried Kalamari and the Honey Chicken Sandwich. The restaurant atmosphere is very sophisticated and we loved when it swayed back and forth with the light waves. I can only imagine what a rough day might be like! Definitely a must try!
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Veronica Violette
The bacon wrapped scallops that initially attracted me to this place over the years, did not live up to the pleasure of my past experiences. The scallops were over cooked, the bacon was burnt and crunchy and all the sauce was in the bottom of the tray, instead of being distributed evenly throughout. The bolognese was painful to eat, I’ve never sent food back, til now. The salad though, wow! With pickled strawberries was easily the best salad I’ve ever had! Although we ordered the same exact drinks, they did come out completely different color shades proving the measurements were off. The portions for the parmigiana and lobster Mac were impressive, although a few of the noodles were crunchy. The garlic bread was really good, I would go there for salad and garlic bread again, but sadly what attracted me to Dimillos in the first place, may very well be what keeps me from ever going back. Spending 200$ for dinner, I would expect better. The wait was not bad, the atmosphere and server were incredible. The food just was not the same as it used to be.
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J-Kube
From the moment you walk in, or step in the ship…it was quite an amazing experience. The Lazy Lobster was fantastic. Loves the shrimp as well. Service was slower than usual, maybe a bit understaffed but did not feel rushed. Absolutely enjoyed the entire meal!
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