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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3797 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
A long established local favorite at the center of the historic arts district featuring eclectic decor,
and an energetic atmosphere. David's offers broadly appealing menus that highlight familiar dishes with a
creative twist. Open for lunch and dinner, showcasing delectable options for gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan diners. David’s is known for delicious meals, and warm and friendly service. It’s no wonder that Chef David was voted Portland's best chef in 2021 and chef of the year in 2012.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 773-4340
  • Website
    http://www.davidsrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Turin
  • Catering
    Off premise catering is offered on a limited basis, generally for regular guests by request only. Because of this limit, every party is unique and memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    David’s Restaurant in Portland can accommodate smaller parties in a private dining room or as many as 150 guests utilizing the entire restaurant. Choose from sit-down menus of between 3 and 9 courses off of our regular menus, or allow us to prepare a special menu just for your event.
  • Location
    22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Preble Street
  • Parking details
    We recommend that our guests park in the following lots:Monument Square or the Free St lot, Free St. The Elm St Garage, and the Public Market garage. Most people are able to find street parking if they drive around for a minute or two.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 3,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's Restaurant in Portland consistently delights with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" quality of dishes like the mushroom ravioli and lobster ravioli. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must-visit spot for both locals and tourists. Despite occasional noise, the "delicious" menu and attentive service ensure a memorable dining experience.

3,797 Reviews

  1. Chris

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service from Jenna - food is always spot on.

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  2. Steve

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent drinks. Top notch service. Charming ambience. We will be back again.

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  3. Katie

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very expensive for not a lot of food. My $30 salad had 4 bites of avocado, beet and blue cheese. A sprinkle of arugula. Would not call it a salad. I don’t remember it being such terrible portions. I suppose goes along with every other place in Portland now.

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  4. Carl

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy David’s. Food and service consistently a treat in Portland.

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  5. richard

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to David's many times. Excellence! It's a very fair price and the food is outstanding!

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  6. Saul

    New York City

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inventive and well-balanced dishes. Poached pear on salad dressed in a perfectly crafted dressing followed by crispy duck breast over risotto and warm but not mushy spinach, under a sweet apple-walnut glaze could not have been better. Even the basic burger my wife had was the best burger she’s had in a long time, accompanied by house-made chips that were light and crisp (but skip those if you’re not a pepper fan and go for the fries instead). Our server could not have been nicer and more helpful, without being pushy or intrusive. And the space is warm and welcoming. We will certainly be back.

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  7. Kelsey

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come back to David’s every time we visit Portland. The food is fresh and locally sourced. The open scratch kitchen is a pleasure to watch, the chefs all seem to work cohesively together and it reflects in the consistency of the dishes! Do yourself a favor if you’re in a group of 4 or less book the kitchen bar seats so you can watch the culinary magic! Yummmm.

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  8. Jim

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific time, all around...good variety, good server, prett6 place

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  9. pamela

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing dishes and flavors! Very pleased with whole experience! Will definitely recommend and return.

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  10. Todd And Megan

    Baltimore

    73 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were among the later diners and while the food and service were good (my wife’s filet medallions were a bit overcooked) we felt rushed to leave when the staff started cleaning around us a 9 pm.

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FAQs

David's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 773-4340.

David's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3797 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for David's Restaurant

22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Preble Street
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend that our guests park in the following lots:Monument Square or the Free St lot, Free St. The Elm St Garage, and the Public Market garage. Most people are able to find street parking if they drive around for a minute or two.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Turin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.davidsrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (207) 773-4340
  • Catering
    Off premise catering is offered on a limited basis, generally for regular guests by request only. Because of this limit, every party is unique and memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    David’s Restaurant in Portland can accommodate smaller parties in a private dining room or as many as 150 guests utilizing the entire restaurant. Choose from sit-down menus of between 3 and 9 courses off of our regular menus, or allow us to prepare a special menu just for your event.
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