Portland: Old Port Seafood Lovers Tour
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
What to order at Twelve
- Must order
- The full chef's tasting; choose the supplement courses if the kitchen is running uni or sea urchin.
- Signature dishes
- Multi-course chef tasting, Hyper-seasonal fish course, Bread course
- Editor tip
- Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00; bookings open six weeks out via Resy.
CuisineNew American
Price$$$$
Neighborhoodeast-bayside
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00; Sun 17:00-21:00
Phone2072313703
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Signature dishes: Multi-course chef tasting, Hyper-seasonal fish course, Bread course
Must order: The full chef's tasting; choose the supplement courses if the kitchen is running uni or sea urchin.
Tip: Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00; bookings open six weeks out via Resy.
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Address: 115 Thames Street, Portland, ME 04101
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