• South Portland offers several restaurants serving a variety of fresh seafood, including Maine lobster.lobster image by mangia from Fotolia.com
  
  South Portland is located on the southern coast of Maine and has one of the largest marinas in the state, according to the City of South Portland's website. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Willard Beach and eight miles of hiking trails, along with more than 500 acres of parks in the city. Golfers can play a round at Sable Oaks, and shoppers will enjoy exploring Maine Mall. Take advantage of South Portland's ocean proximity by dining at one of the local restaurants serving fresh seafood.
  
  

David's 388

• David Turin is the chef and owner of David's 388. The cozy restaurant is casual, with a relaxing atmosphere. Be prepared for dinner with a show as you watch two chefs prepare all the orders as they are made. David's 388 draws on international cuisine inspirations to make creative new seafood dishes. On the menu, you'll find items like lobster and asparagus soup, tuna tartar with coconut-chili truffle oil and sweet potato pommes goufret and pepper-crusted sushi rare tuna with Szechwan citrus dipping sauce. Also served are sesame, peanut soba noodles and sesame asparagus, and mushroom-dusted haddock with mushroom risotto and chanterelle mushroom shellfish ragout. Finish your meal with vanilla bean and honey creme brulee, apple tart tatin with house-made cinnamon ginger ice cream and a crispy apple chip, or raspberries in phylo with Grand Marnier sabayon. David's 388 offers more than three dozen red and white wines, both domestic and international, such as pinot noir from Argentina and meursault from France. The restaurant is open nightly for dinner, 7 days per week.
  
  David's 388
  388 Cottage Road
  South Portland, ME 04106-3912
  207-347-7388
  davids388.com
  
  

Joe's Boathouse

• Joe's Boathouse is located in the Port Harbor Marina and features a deck with views of the marina and the water. The restaurant serves fresh seafood in a casual atmosphere. The menu can change weekly, but certain mainstays are almost always available, including New England-style clam chowder, fried calamari, native mussels, Boathouse crab cakes, and a grilled crab and avocado club sandwich. Also served are lemon curry sea scallops, a Lorings lobster sandwich, a crispy salmon salad, salmon sutton, garlic shrimp steak and lobster fettuccine. For Sunday brunch, enjoy French toast, corned beef hash, smoked salmon benedict, a fish sandwich or an orange ginger crispy salmon salad. Joe's Boathouse is open daily for lunch and dinner, along with brunch on Sundays.
  
  Joe's Boathouse
  1 Spring Point Drive
  South Portland, ME
  207-741-2780
  joesboathouse.com
  
  

Saltwater Grille

• The owner of Saltwater Grille, Mark Loring, strives to provide a casual, welcoming environment for customers and invites you to come as you are. The restaurant features an outdoor deck open during the summer with views of the ocean, along with fireplaces in the winter. On the menu, you'll find choices like clam chowder, a colossal shrimp cocktail, a fried haddock sandwich, a cracklin' calamari salad and seafood cakes. Also served are Loring's lobster saute, steamed Maine lobster, Bangs Island mussels, scallops carbonara and fried Maine clams. Saltwater Grille has more than 50 types of wine, including Willamette Valley Vineyards pinot noir, Conquista Malbec and Dom Perignon champagne. They also have more than 15 brands of beers, both international and domestic, along with a full bar. Saltwater Grille is open daily for lunch and dinner.
  
  Saltwater Grille
  231 Front St.
  South Portland, ME 04106
  207-799-5400
  saltwatergrille.com