Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro is located along the waterfront in Portland, Maine.
Our menu is an ode to the coast and farmland offering a bright, airy dining room, bar, and seasonal outdoor seating along the waterfront.
Expect oysters, seafood, meat, and produce all from our local Maine farmers and fishermen.
The bar focuses on natural, biodynamic, and organic wines as well as a rotating beer selection, and unique cocktails.
We look forward to meeting you.
Based on 74 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
60 Thames St, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 613-9918
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Hours
| Sunday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Sandy “The Boozy Foodie Lady” Anania
Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro celebrates the bounty of Maine’s coast and farmlands. The restaurant has a focus on local ingredients and seasonality, and the menu changes frequently to reflect what is fresh and available.
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Marlena Karwowski
Excellent service, truly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. On average you will be looking about $60 minimum per person before alcoholic drinks. Smaller portions, nicely composed on the plate, delicately garnished.
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Jeremy Yowell
Had a great time at Helm. Inside the atmosphere is upscale but not stuffy, and service while to the point was congenial and quick. The oysters, as one would hope, were delicious and the other shellfish we ordered like scallops on the half shell and lobster were solid. I will say the drinks didn’t particularly impress me, but they were certainly good. I can’t say I loved the main entree we were recommended to order by our waiter, but it was definitely unique and not bad by any measure, just not my preference.
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Jesus Duran
The Oysters were great! The rest of selection were ok, many pretentious about flavors. The simple is better. The duck was really good.
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Samantha Dwan
Highly recommend! We were in the Portland area for the first time and found this place on our walk by the waterfront. They were able to accommodate us for dinner very last minute on a busy holiday weekend. These were some of the best oysters I’ve ever had and the muscles were a huge hit! Can’t forget the delicious, incredibly fresh lobster either! We had a lovely waiter, Caleb, who truly made our experience. A must visit if you’re on the hunt for fresh Maine sea fare!
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Gary Spencer
Some friends and I stopped in for a quick bite to eat before a afternoon sale. Loved the food and and atmosphere.
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Clinton Alexander
Quaint little oyster bar on the waterfront. While they have a couple “cooked” options, thier specialty is thier raw bar. I had a couple ray oysters and they were fantastic!
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Justin St. Louis
Treated myself to a celebratory dinner at Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro . Omg, aside from the exceptional meal and service, every once in a while, I stumble upon a brilliant wine pairing that rocks my world. Tonight, I was treated to 2 exceptional wine pairings:
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Bob Smuggla
Great staff and atmosphere with an awesome waterfront view. However most of the dishes we ordered had a strong fishy taste. My whole fish was lukewarm at best and the sauce wasn’t great. Wouldn’t recommend the food. The ice cream is killer tho. Also got sick..
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Sashin Aluwihare
This place is a haven for those seeking outstanding service alongside delectable cuisine. The moment you step into this restaurant, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. The staff is attentive, gracious, and always ready to cater to your needs.
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