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David's 388, South Portland, ME

David's 388

4.8 (1416)
$31 to $50
Bistro
388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

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2 people
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8:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
From the owner of David's (Portland, ME), 388 is a comfortable and casual neighborhood nook where diners can enjoy a range of bold flavors. Both restaurants share the signature of Chef/Owner David Turin, and David's 388 is built "by the Chef, for the Chef." Every week, David's 388 thrills the palette with new dishes that have both creative and traditional influences spanning the width of the globe. The restaurant seats 42 including seating at a Chef’s counter overlooking the kitchen.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Turin
  • Neighborhood
    South Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,416 people are saying

David's 388 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's 388 delights with its "outstanding food and service," offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "creative menu" and "delicious food," with highlights like seafood pappardelle and chocolate tartar dessert. The attentive staff and charming ambiance make it a "neighborhood gem" worth revisiting.
1,416 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and we know we will have a wonderful meal each time we visit.

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  2. Don

    Naples5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there. Fantastic! Chad, our server was great! Very knowledgeable and explained everything. Wife got the seafood pappardelle (sp?) and I got the evening special, Ravatappi &Ragu. Both dishes were extraordinary. The potato croquettes appetizer was amazing. We shared a chocolate tartar dessert with a bourbon sauce that was out of this world!! It’s a small place so reservations are highly recommended. When we ate there, all the tables were filled. You can’t go wrong with David’s 388.

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  3. Richard

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food excellent our waiter Jack could not have been better Wonderful birthday celebration

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  4. Crystal

    California Central Coast20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the counter and watched the chef work her magic! Have NEVER had a bad experience here. Food is always incredible and love the atmosphere! We will be back!

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  5. faryl

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, delicious, creative menu, great service.

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  6. Bill VIP

    Greater Boston115 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good - waited was pleasant and attentive. Food (we only had entrées, but they took and hour?! 2 of the 3 meals were good, the duck was overcooked. The manager was pleasant and comped us one of our two deserts. Overall not the best but still OK. Things happen and the place is consistent so we will be back. We didn’t ask, but really thought manager should have comped both deserts based on the evenings experience. We will be back, hope to give 5-star review next time. NOTE - restaurant charges a 4% fee for “operational cost” - ridiculous, just increase your prices 4%….

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  7. Katie

    Maine11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time here and it won’t be the last. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. My father had the duck and he stated it was the best meal he has had in a long time! My husband had the haddock and I had the seafood pasta, both were superb. We were seated in the area where the bar is located and it was a little noisy for my Dad, who is in his 90s and wears hearing aides. Next time, we will request a table in the adjoining room.

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  8. Matt

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and food. Can be a pricey meal, but the food and drinks are always solid.

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  9. Russell

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable dinner. Sat at the counter to watch the kitchen staff work their magic!

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  10. Michael

    Key West / Florida Keys5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & food, as always. If you want to know where the locals go to eat, this is the place.

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David's 388 is rated 4.8 stars by 1416 OpenTable diners.

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388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Turin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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