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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3787 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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 3,787 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

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's Restaurant in Portland offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the "open faced lobster ravioli" and "mushroom ravioli," while the cozy atmosphere and attentive staff like Anthony and Ted enhance the visit. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "must visit" spot.

3,787 Reviews

  1. katie

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered a salad that was basically inedible. It was floating in dressing. I tried to pick around, as I was very hungry but it was really not good. My companion’s sandwich was ok.

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  2. Mike

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was very nice and efficient and the atmosphere was lovely and clean. Lots of interesting details to appreciate in the decor. The food itself was outstanding. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of the dishes. The clam chowder was a spot on and meatloaf was incredible.

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  3. Lorrie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David's food and service never disappoint! Amazing meal and service.

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  4. Todd

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. We both enjoyed the menu, the wine list, and then the food... Yum. Noise level with the music was a bit much, but I knew that going in from other reviews.

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  5. Nona

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Timely and pleasant service. Menu options were plentiful and the ones we ordered were delicious. Wines by the glass selection was a bit limited but overall worth a return visit especially if heading to Merrill auditorium for a performance.

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  6. Daryl

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was amazing! Simply amazing. My wife and I travel all over the world. I would argue this is one of the best meals we have had in the world! Great service, followed up with great food! Will 100% be back again!

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  7. David

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We found the resturant quite noisy and energetic when we visited. Service was nothing special. The food again was nothing to remark about. It was rather buisy when I visited, perhaps another time thing would have been better.

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  8. Millie

    New York City

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time dining at David’s and we will be back. The pear salad and wonton appetizer were very good. My husband had the duck which he loved. I had one of the evening’s special which was a beef cannelloni. I was a bit disappointed with it. It was delicious but way over sauced. I was 3-4 bites into it before I uncovered the actual cannelloni. The berry crisp, was good, not great. All in all a lovely dining experience.

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  9. charles

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambiance were all excellent!

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  10. Libby

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I drove up from Boston to celebrate my birthday and specifically requested David’s. Once again it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, the wine and the drinks were exquisite. What made it even better was our fantastic waiter, Ted. He was so personable and knowledgeable! I was with my parents, who sometimes struggle with restaurants due to noise and anxiety and Ted made them feel so comfortable and welcome! Next time I come back I’ll be sure to ask if he’s working!

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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 3787 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 19 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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