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Up to 100 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Saltwater Grille is a wedding venue located in South Portland, Maine. Situated directly on the picturesque Casco Bay, the restaurant offers scenic views and showcases the Portland skyline as its backdrop. Their private, second-floor event spaces are ideal for couples looking to celebrate in an authentic New England setting.

Facilities and Capacity

Saltwater Grille consists of two sites where you can host your special day. The bright Spinnaker Room features cathedral-style ceilings and large windows, elevating the room and creating an elegant ambiance. Located on the building’s second level, the private space boasts views of the Portland Harbor. While you and your guests sip your favorite drinks and share conversations, you can admire the shimmering water outside. For larger celebrations, the Seawatch Room is available. Highlighted by exposed-wood beams, its neutral, beach-inspired tones offer a blank canvas for your decor visions. This event space is connected to an outdoor balcony, allowing you and your loved ones to enjoy the fresh air. A full-service bar is also featured in the space for a seamless reception experience. It also includes a small dance floor.

We are your perfect waterfront venue. Each of our spaces are great for boutique-sized weddings or you can secure both our larger room for weddings up to 112 of your family and friends.

Services Offered

Whether you’re hosting your engagement party, shower, rehearsal dinner, or ceremony and reception, Saltwater Grille is happy to accommodate you. To align with your preferences, the tables, chairs, and other furnishings can be arranged to your liking. The attentive staff will be there to set up on the big day so that you can focus on saying “I do” and creating long-lasting memories. As much as we would love to serve you, we do not offer offsite catering.

Cuisine

The restaurant’s team of talented, distinguished chefs delights in curating unique menus for those celebrating at the venue. The culinary staff takes pride in offering guests high-quality seafood so that they can experience an authentic taste of Portland. After your ceremony, you and your loved ones can enjoy hot and cold hors d'oeuvres inside or out, served by the waitstaff. These delectable bites include options like crabcakes, lobster rolls, vegetable spring rolls, bacon-wrapped scallops, and more. For a smooth planning and serving experience, hors d’oeuvres can also be ordered as stations or packages. A variety of tasty plated meals and buffets are available for the main course. Appetizers such as jumbo shrimp cocktails and lobster bisque can be prepared to complement entrées like baked haddock, prime rib, and roasted salmon. Themed buffet options include clambake, surf and turf, and seashore-inspired meals, among more. The restaurant’s expansive menu is sure to impress and appeal to a variety of palates, creating a memorable meal.

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Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 26 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Loft
Marina
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

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Reviews of Saltwater Grille

Weddingwire
5.0/5 7 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1513 reviews
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Madalyn Sent on 04/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

April Wedding

When my now husband and I started our search for a wedding venue in the spring of 2024, we were looking for a place that we could have both our ceremony and reception at. We started looking for restaurants that could accommodate us because we were becoming overwhelmed with having to find venders for tables + chairs and caterers and an event coordinator and a florist etc. Finding Saltwater Grille was such a relief for us. Not only could they accommodate our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception (we had a total of about 60 guests), but the rooms also have an amazing view, the food is delicious, and their events coordinator—Amy—was incredibly helpful.

From the first time we contacted Amy to request pricing + more info about the rental rooms up to the day of the wedding itself, she was very flexible to all of our requests and was very responsive and attentive to our emails. Then, on the day of our wedding, she also went above and beyond with helping us set up both the ceremony room (the smaller Spinnaker Room) and our reception room (the larger Seawatch Room). Having her help leading up to + the day of the wedding really took a lot of our stress away.

All of the bartenders and staff were also lovely and all the food + drinks were great. Saltwater Grille fit our budget in what we wanted for a venue and we had such a great experience from start to finish that we could definitely see ourselves having another event there in the future.
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 09/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Saltwater was the PERFECT venue for our engagement party!

My fiance and I had to make some last-minute venue changes for our engagement party and the Saltwater Grille staff made it so easy! The food, alcohol, setting, and staff were amazing. Phenomenal views of the water from the Seawatch Room. Their event manager communicated with me constantly, answered every meticulous question I had, and even though she couldn't be there the night of the party her colleague who was filling in for her was equally amazing. She clearly had been briefed on everything, gave us some extra items we needed, made set up/payment/breakdown simple, and was super nice.
Kate
Kate Sent on 07/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great for a larger wedding rehearsal dinner

We hosted a rehearsal dinner for our extended families (about 45 people) the night before our wedding at the Saltwater Grille. I am so glad we found Saltwater Grille, as I had been looking and looking for a space in Portland that could accommodate that size group and was having a hard time!

Megan and Julia were great to work with and made everything easy.

The space itself (we rented the Seawatch room) is simple and beautiful and has views of the water and the city of Portland. There’s parking onsite for guests. The food (buffet style) was good, the staff were helpful, and there was a private bar in our room. I think their pricing model is very fair for the area. We would highly recommend them for your party needs in Portland.
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Jen Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience at the Saltwater Grille!

We wanted to have our wedding reception at the Saltwater Grille as it's right in our neighborhood and most of our guest were from out of town. The view from the Saltwater Grille is not to be missed! Megan Brady was so wonderful to work with. She made the whole process so easy and simple, providing us on a number of different options so we could decide what would be the best fit for our reception. Additionally, Megan made it easy for us to use the smaller reception room as a back up if our outdoor ceremony was rained out. Luckily the weather was fine and we didn't need to do that but it was such an immense relief to have a back-up option built in like that. Like I said, the view is amazing but the food, the staff, and the full experience were even better. Many of my guests are still raving about the food, especially the gnocchi! The price was great and parking was a breeze, and you have the entire upstairs to yourself. My husband and I loved having our reception at a restaurant because now we can go back regularly to celebrate our wedding. We are beyond happy with our choice to hold our reception at the Saltwater Grille!
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Kira Sent on 02/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our rehearsal dinner at Saltwater Grille and it was perfect! The food was amazing and our out of town guests couldn't get over the beautiful view! We had the upstairs room, complete with private bar, and it fit our large group with plenty of space. There was also plenty of food included in the buffet and all the selections were delicious! Depending on the package you chose, you can pick a certain amount of entrees, salad, etc. It was truly a perfect night to kick off our wedding festivities!
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Jess Sent on 09/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Megan and mark were both amazing to work with. The view was amazing, the location is perfect, the food was delicious and the staff was above and beyond. Megan helped me plan everything from the seating chart to setting up the decorations. She helped us walk in as a bridal party and had everything under control. They really helped make our special day the very best.
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Ella Sent on 07/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I worked with the banquet manager, Megan Brady, who with her staff, was responsive, gracious and made us feel like we were the only event she was handling. We used the SWG function room for the wedding as well as the reception which worked extremely well. The food was delicious and our guests commented on how nicely presented the food was and how much they enjoyed the wedding. The party was fun and we all had a good time. I never worried because I knew Megan had it all under control.
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Saltwater Grille frequently asked questions

Saltwater Grille includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
Saltwater Grille includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Saltwater Grille includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Saltwater Grille for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Marina
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Saltwater Grille offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Saltwater Grille offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Saltwater Grille offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
Saltwater Grille offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Saltwater Grille is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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