DiMillo's
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4.3
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    Rajiv A. Via Yelp - DiMillo's Portland
    12 years ago
    [3 visits, 2009-10]<br><br>Tourist Trap!<br><br>I've never eaten here by choice - twice for business, and once with family. This is the type of restaurant for people who enjoy good service, substandard food, and lunatic prices. If the on-a-boat setting, paper placemats, maritime decor, and serviceable lobster are your thing, then you may enjoy this restaurant. The steak came out grey and tough. When I sent it back I got... voila! Another grey steak that was barely edible. <br><br>All in all, not very surprising given the ambiance, and general touristy-ness... what was surprising was the bill. This is mall-food with theme-park atmosphere at fine-dining prices.
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    Jade P. Via Yelp - DiMillo's Portland
    12 years ago
    My hubby & I chose to have dinner here b/c it's right on the water and kid friendly. Those things it was....but the food was absolutely terrible and way overpriced. I've been working in bars/restaurants for over 10 years and in my lifetime have only returned a dish once- this will make the 2nd time. The fried calamari appetizer was totally unappealing, the calamari were so small- you could barely tell what they were. Then they were drenched in a balsamic dressing which was so overpowering and way too heavy. How do you mess up a caesar salad? They managed to. It was TINY dish but also the lettuce was cut up into itty bitty pieces then drowned in dressing so it got wilted pretty fast. Then they put in about a pound of bread crumbs. My entree was bowtie pasta in a carbonara sauce w/scallops. The ultimate no no with pasta- it was NOT al dente but mushy! The parslay they put on top was not fresh but from a shaker. The bacon in the unflavorful sauce was not cooked but fatty and soft. And it was $28 dollars! Don't bother with this place. Go right next door and wait the hour to get into Jay's Oyster House which was amazing and fresh, had some of the best seafood ever there and I'm from MD so I know seafood. On one positive note, the staff was friendly but that was the only positive hands down.
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    Greg B. Via Yelp - DiMillo's Portland
    12 years ago
    Came to DiMillo's on the water with some friends, it's one of those spots all of the locals know as one of the nicer restaurants to go to (although perhaps more of a tourist focus and everyone knows it, it's still decent and has some good history to it).<br><br>I liked walking through the boat to get to the second floor outdoor deck. We sat outside during around lunch time and just caught a nice draft beer and some oysters. Great just to sit out there and relax. We didn't catch dinner or a full meal this time but I'd go back.
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    Elise G. Via Yelp - DiMillo's Portland
    12 years ago
    Excellent service (from Bob), docked ship turned dining room ambiance, and fresh seafood!<br><br>The twin Maine Lobsters were heavenly. I still dream about them. One was steamed and the other was twice baked like a potato, only lobster! It was sliced down the center and stuffed with baked, creamy, yet bread crumby goodness. I added a plop of fresh crab meat for only $8 more. So good!<br><br>The Lazy Lobster was tasty. It was sauteed in butter. My boyfriend liked it and didn't have to deal with the messiness and time it took to shuck the shells. Personally, I think shucking is the best part so you can scoop out all the guts! The large Lazy Lobster is equivalent to three 1 lb. lobsters.<br><br>The steamed clams appetizer was unmemorable. Served dry with a lemon wedge and drawn butter on the side. I was hoping they would by small baby clams drowned in a white wine, garlic, butter broth, but no.<br><br>The chocolate chip peanut butter pie was sweet, cold, and had an oreo cookie crust. A nice ending paired with doppio espressos.<br><br>I have no idea why this restaurant's rating is under 5 stars. This place is amazing!
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    Karen Z. Via Yelp - DiMillo's Portland
    12 years ago
    Say yes to Twin Lobsters!! They are so fresh and delicious! The other dishes are not that impressive, so I gave it a 4-star.
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