Helm Oyster Bar + Bistro

4.7

4,7

467 reviews

van $31 tot $50

Zeevruchten

Innovatief
Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
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Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro is an ode to the coast and farmland offering an intimate dining room, bar, and seasonal outdoor patio across the street from Portland's Ocean Gateway. Our raw bar offers a selection of shellfish and seafood such as oysters, clams, and crudo. Expect a small bistro-style menu from our Executive Chef, Billy Hager, that changes frequently to reflect seasonal and locally-sourced availability. Our bar focuses on natural wines, rotating New England beers, and unique cocktails. Our dining room is open with dark wood and cozy corners.

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Stijl
Casual chique
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Zeevruchten, Oesterbar, Bistro
Openingstijden
Diner w–za 16:30 uur–21:00 uur zo 16:30 uur–20:00 uur Happy hour w–vr 16:30 uur–18:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(207) 613-9918
Website
http://helmportland.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual kleding
Chef-kok
Billy Hager
Private party faciliteiten
The private dining room is available for intimate events like birthday parties, anniversaries, or a business lunch. The main dining room is available for full buy-outs for larger parties. Please call 207-613-9918 or email info@helmportland.com for more information.

Locatie
60 Thames St., Portland, ME 04101-5074
Wijk
Portland
Kruispunt
WEX Building Commercial Street Extension
Parking details
There is ample street parking on Thames Street after 6pm. Parking is free along our patio's curb. Paid parking in city-owned lot.
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Patio/Buiten eten, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Uitzicht, Wijn

Basket Island - Casco Bay, Portland, ME
- eaUS$ 3,25
Eros - Robinhood Cove, Georgetown, ME
- eaUS$ 3,25
Johns River - Johns River, South Bristol, ME
- eaUS$ 3,50
Love Point - Casco Bay, Freeport, ME
- eaUS$ 3,25
Pleasant Cove - Damariscotta River, Edgecomb, ME
- eaUS$ 3,50
Spartan Sea Farm - Casco Bay, Freeport, ME
- eaUS$ 3,25

Starters

LettucesUS$ 14,00
bay blue cheese, hakurei turnips, walnuts
AsparagusUS$ 15,00
stracciatella, hazelnuts, pea shoots
Chicken Liver MousseUS$ 14,00
blueberries, brioche, chives
BrandadeUS$ 15,00
sourdough, sugar kelp, confit lemon
Johnny Cakes*US$ 20,00
trout roe, crème fraîche, cultured butter

Mains

PollockUS$ 28,00
rye berries, mustard greens, grain broth
Smoked MonkfishUS$ 30,00
butter beans, ramp pesto, maitake
Bone-In ShortribUS$ 32,00
spinach, sherried onions, kunik

Plateaux

Petite
6 oysters, 4 littleneck clams, 4 prawns, ½ lobster, mussel escabeche
- Serves 2-3US$ 75,00
Grande
12 oysters, 6 littleneck clams, 6 prawns, full lobster, jonah crab claws, mussel escabeche, boquerones
- Serves 4-6US$ 150,00

Cocktails

Cherry Colored FunkUS$ 15,00
gin, rhubarb, tarragon, verjus, aperol
Where My House LivesUS$ 15,00
rhum, black pepper, grapefruit, mint, campari
Mel BlancUS$ 15,00
tequila, carrot, coriander, lime, yellow chartreuse
Kelp Me RhondaUS$ 15,00
scotch, bison grass, sugar kelp, lemon, pastis
Player's ClubUS$ 16,00
akvavit, piney gin, parsnip, alpine herbs, fino sherry, lovage
Chicken HammerUS$ 17,00
bourbon, sotol, cardamaro, apricot, hickory, ancho chili

Spritz

served with seltzer and citrus peel

Mondino, Bavaria, DEUS$ 13,00
Casa Mariol, Vermut Negre, Catalunya, ESUS$ 13,00
Bonal, Gentiane-Quina, Savoie, FRUS$ 10,00
Bruto Americano, Alameda, CAUS$ 10,00
Erborista, Coccaglio, ITUS$ 10,00

By the Glass

Champagne

J. Lassalle, 'Preference', Premier Cru, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chigny Les RosesUS$ 25,00

Sparkling

Jean Bourdy, Crémant du Jura, Chardonnay, Jura, FRUS$ 17,00
2018, At Roca, Cava Reserva, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Penedès, ESUS$ 16,00

White

2019, Domaine de la Fruitière, Gneiss de Bel Abord, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, FRUS$ 12,00
2019, Olivier Tricon, Chardonnay, Chablis, FRUS$ 17,00
2019, Anne Pichon, 'Sauvage', Vermentino, Rhone, FRUS$ 13,00
2019, Regis Minet, Vieilles Vignes, Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fume, FRUS$ 16,00

Rose

2021, Chateau de Fontsainte, Grenache Gris, Corbieres, FRUS$ 14,00
2020, Domaine Collotte, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, FRUS$ 14,00
2020, Fabien Jouves, 'A Table!!!' Malbec, Merlot, Cahors, FRUS$ 12,00

Red

2019, Château de la Greffiere, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, FRUS$ 16,00
2019, Marcel Lapierre, 'Raisins gaulois', Gamay, Beaujolais, FRUS$ 13,00
2016, Château de Villeneuve, 'Vieilles Vignes', Cabernet Franc, Saumur, FRUS$ 16,00
2020, Domaine de Majas, Carignan, Grenache, Roussillon, FRUS$ 14,00

Beer

Rothaus Brewery, 'Tannenzapfle', Pilsner, Grafenhausen, DEUS$ 7,00
Austin Street Brewery, 'Obsolete Vernacular', Tart Blonde Ale, Portland, MEUS$ 9,00
Maine Beer Company, 'Wolfe's Neck', IPA, Freeport, MEUS$ 13,00
Oxbow Brewing Company, 'Sap Haus', Smoked Dark Lager, Newcastle, MEUS$ 9,00

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4.7

4,7 gebaseerd op alle scores

4,7Eten
4,7Bediening
4,6Sfeer
4,3Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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467 Reviews

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VirgilC
Greater Boston
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 7 oktober 2021
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Wonderful!!
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AnnaB
Greater Boston
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 13 november 2023
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Consistently delicious. Very attentive service. Welcoming ambiance and beautiful space. Highly recommend! If you only have time for one seafood-forward restaurant while staying in Portland, this is the one to go to!
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BrianG
Tahoe / Reno Re
3 recensies
5.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 12 november 2023
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Excellent service and delicious food and cocktails. We had a wonderful time dining at the bar and appreciate the friendly and helpful staff and excellent prepared by the kitchen staff. Thank you.
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dla911
Greater Boston
192 recensies
vip
4.0
192 recensies
Gegeten op 11 november 2023
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
The menu has become too weird from a taste perspective. The new chicory 'caesar' salad is full of tough stems that are difficult to chew and add nothing to the dish. The collard greens with the short ribs is way too sour for my taste. Great oysters and wine list, however...
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JA
JosephA
Greater Boston
5 recensies
4.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 11 november 2023
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
We always enjoy our meals here. The menu is relatively small but there is something for everyone. The hen-of-the-woods and the delicata squash appetizers were both particularly excellent. The pannacotta and the olive oil cake desserts were also excellent, as were our entrees The wine list is quite a bit pricier than our last visit, and I still cannot understand not having any decaf options for after dinner coffee.
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lehighparent
New York City
35 recensies
vip
4.0
35 recensies
Gegeten op 10 november 2023
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
The menu is very limited and service needs upgrading. The ribs and fish dish were good but not exceptional.
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CT
CathyT
New York City
5 recensies
5.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 10 november 2023
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Everything was perfect from being greeted, coats collected, seated, and service. The wine list is extensive and excellent. Our server was helpful, personable, knowledgeable, and attentive. The oyster selection was good and we tried three types -- all fresh and delicious. We all had different appetizers and small plates and shared. The food was amazing and beautifully presented. There simply are not enough superlatives to describe our experience. We will be back, bring more friends, and enjoy more fine wine, great food, and impeccable service.
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AJ
AlexanderJ
Maine
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 5 november 2023
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
We had a very nice dinner at Helm, with various starters, including Hen in the Woods mushrooms, Jonny cakes with caviar, tuna crudo, and entrees of Bangs Island mussels and Short Rib. All delicious!
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JS
JasonS
Greater Boston
3 recensies
2.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 28 oktober 2023
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 2
Our server knew we were there and did the minimum with recommendations / checking in with us. Our food was fair but we have been more impressed at other restaurants that we have paid less at.
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TA
TerrA
San Diego
22 recensies
4.0
22 recensies
Gegeten op 27 oktober 2023
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
The oysters were sublime. The Hen of the Woods, Prawn Cocktail, all amazing. Wine was perfectly paired and then there were the Johnny Cakes…they lacked flavor (salt) and were very greasy. The service was impeccable, all but our server Justin. He had the personality of a wet noodle. He seemed bored with his job. The rest of the staff was wonderful. Plenty of parking, in the dark but safe neighborhood. Also a little hard to find. If they lit their sign it would be easier. All and all a wonderful meal.
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60 Thames St., Portland, ME 04101-5074

Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
WEX Building Commercial Street Extension
Wijk
Portland
Openingstijden
Diner w–za 16:30 uur–21:00 uur zo 16:30 uur–20:00 uur Happy hour w–vr 16:30 uur–18:00 uur
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Zeevruchten, Oesterbar, Bistro
Stijl
Casual chique
Dress code
Casual kleding
Parking details
There is ample street parking on Thames Street after 6pm. Parking is free along our patio's curb. Paid parking in city-owned lot.
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
Billy Hager
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Patio/Buiten eten, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Uitzicht, Wijn

Website
http://helmportland.com/
Telefoonnummer
(207) 613-9918
Private party faciliteiten
The private dining room is available for intimate events like birthday parties, anniversaries, or a business lunch. The main dining room is available for full buy-outs for larger parties. Please call 207-613-9918 or email info@helmportland.com for more information.

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Raw Bar

Littleneck Clam*

Scallop On The Half Shell*

Mussel EscabecheUS$ 9,00

Jonah Crab Claws*US$ 15,00

Prawn CocktailUS$ 20,00

Half Lobster*

Spoonbill Caviar Service*US$ 60,00

Oysters*

Basket Island - Casco Bay, Portland, ME

Eros - Robinhood Cove, Georgetown, ME

Johns River - Johns River, South Bristol, ME

Love Point - Casco Bay, Freeport, ME

Pleasant Cove - Damariscotta River, Edgecomb, ME

Spartan Sea Farm - Casco Bay, Freeport, ME

Starters

LettucesUS$ 14,00

AsparagusUS$ 15,00

Chicken Liver MousseUS$ 14,00

BrandadeUS$ 15,00

Johnny Cakes*US$ 20,00

Mains

PollockUS$ 28,00

Smoked MonkfishUS$ 30,00

Bone-In ShortribUS$ 32,00

Plateaux

Petite

Grande

Cocktails

Cherry Colored FunkUS$ 15,00

Where My House LivesUS$ 15,00

Mel BlancUS$ 15,00

Kelp Me RhondaUS$ 15,00

Player's ClubUS$ 16,00

Chicken HammerUS$ 17,00

Spritz

Mondino, Bavaria, DEUS$ 13,00

Casa Mariol, Vermut Negre, Catalunya, ESUS$ 13,00

Bonal, Gentiane-Quina, Savoie, FRUS$ 10,00

Bruto Americano, Alameda, CAUS$ 10,00

Erborista, Coccaglio, ITUS$ 10,00

By the Glass

Champagne

J. Lassalle, 'Preference', Premier Cru, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chigny Les RosesUS$ 25,00

Sparkling

Jean Bourdy, Crémant du Jura, Chardonnay, Jura, FRUS$ 17,00

2018, At Roca, Cava Reserva, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Penedès, ESUS$ 16,00

White

2019, Domaine de la Fruitière, Gneiss de Bel Abord, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, FRUS$ 12,00

2019, Olivier Tricon, Chardonnay, Chablis, FRUS$ 17,00

2019, Anne Pichon, 'Sauvage', Vermentino, Rhone, FRUS$ 13,00

2019, Regis Minet, Vieilles Vignes, Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fume, FRUS$ 16,00

Rose

2021, Chateau de Fontsainte, Grenache Gris, Corbieres, FRUS$ 14,00

2020, Domaine Collotte, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, FRUS$ 14,00

2020, Fabien Jouves, 'A Table!!!' Malbec, Merlot, Cahors, FRUS$ 12,00

Red

2019, Château de la Greffiere, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, FRUS$ 16,00

2019, Marcel Lapierre, 'Raisins gaulois', Gamay, Beaujolais, FRUS$ 13,00

2016, Château de Villeneuve, 'Vieilles Vignes', Cabernet Franc, Saumur, FRUS$ 16,00

2020, Domaine de Majas, Carignan, Grenache, Roussillon, FRUS$ 14,00

Beer

Rothaus Brewery, 'Tannenzapfle', Pilsner, Grafenhausen, DEUS$ 7,00

Austin Street Brewery, 'Obsolete Vernacular', Tart Blonde Ale, Portland, MEUS$ 9,00

Maine Beer Company, 'Wolfe's Neck', IPA, Freeport, MEUS$ 13,00

Oxbow Brewing Company, 'Sap Haus', Smoked Dark Lager, Newcastle, MEUS$ 9,00

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