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REGARDS, Portland, ME

REGARDS

4.6
4.6
256 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Bringing some LA vibes to the northeast. REGARDS draws inspiration from the diverse food culture of Los Angeles. We highlight flavor profiles from Japan and Mexico with the freshest of Maine produce and products.

The menu at REGARDS has bright, zippy ceviches and crudos, rich tamales, plump Argentinian shrimp tacos, along with mezcal cured hamachi collars, crab rice and grilled cabbage with caesar.

Clarified lime margaritas with eucalyptus or our gin and sotol martinis with hibiscus pair with our adventurous menu. We pour natural wine and have a large selection of curated mezcals and tequilas.

A place for us and for you. Might not make sense, but it sure is delicious. Across the street from Reny's. Nearby Maine College of Art, Portland Stage Company, State Theatre, Empire Comedy Club and Blue Jazz Club.

**The 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022, Bon Appetit**
**Plate Magazine Chef's To Watch, 2023**
**Star Chef New England, 2023**

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 747-5940
  • Website
    http://www.regardsmaine.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Neil Zabriskie
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate groups of up to eight for regular bookings and parties of up to 18 guests for our family-style Chef's Menu. Please reach out to hello@regardsmaine.com to reserve.
  • Location
    547 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Oak
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Shipwright's Daughter x REGARDS

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a special dining collaboration with James Beard award-winning restaurant The Shipwright's Daughter, and REGARDS, featuring 5 delicious courses having fun with all that autumn has to offer! Special set menu only offered this evening at $85 per person. Price does not include tax/service/beverages. Regards - for us and for you! Please note: while we wish we could accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies, this evening we cannot accommodate dairy-free or vegetarian/vegan guests. Celiac/gluten free and pescatarian diners are easy to accommodate! Please include any allergies when booking.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Lively

  • Maine

    Seafood

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Regards offers a truly inventive dining experience in Portland, featuring a blend of Japanese-Mexican coastal cuisine that captivates tastebuds. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" dishes like hamachi collar and tamale, and the cozy atmosphere enhances the experience. While prices can be high, the "creative" and "exceptional" menu makes it worth the splurge.

256 Reviews

  1. Sergio

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single dish was exceptional and delicious. Flavors & textures are well balanced, and service was impeccable. Chef Neil Ross is probably the most talented cook working in Portland at the moment- Thank you for another fantastic meal!

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  2. Eli

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu front to back - incredible assortment of highly seasonal ingredients that were largely locally foraged. Michael was personable, well versed on the menu and offered great insight to the philosophy of the restaurant. Definitely a new neighborhood regular spot. Thanks Regards team.

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  3. David

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I mad this reservation and noted it was our 39th wedding anniversary. We arrive a bit early and were initially seated somewhat near the door in a fair location. after a brief wait we were offered and apology and an glass of Champagne with a offer to move to a better table in a much more intimate location. Wow. Throughout the evening we were made to feel special, offered congratulations from even those not serving out table. We were left with the impression that the entire staff was in-tune with the customers dining experience and was working as a fine tuned team to this end. The food was excellent although some translation and explanation was required. Everything we ordered was fantastic. I upon reading reviews decided to expand my tastes and ordered the Hamachi Collar, this I found to be equal if not better than Maine Lobster in my opinion. If you want to try something new and expand your dining tastes, and be offered a quality dining experience visit here. Highly Recommended.

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  4. Todd

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service was super friendly and helpful, and great cozy atmosphere. Can't wait to come back!

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  5. Stephanie

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unbelievable food, very unique taste and dishes. Just wish they would’ve spaced out the food a little bit more so we could’ve really enjoyed every single bite and food description. Dessert and cocktails were incredible as well!

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  6. dan

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Crazy good! It’s pretty loud. Great for foodies. They did not have dessert.

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  7. Larry

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! The variety of dishes, the flavors, the quality of food, the cocktails...everything was superb. Already looking forward to our next visit.

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  8. Tim

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks,and ambiance. Our server was amazing! If you love Mexican food this is a must in New England.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative and well done food . Wasn’t a huge fan of the Tamale , but that was only personal preference . Mushroom dish was spot on. My wife usually doesn’t enjoy mushrooms but she ate half of it . Cabbage was what I was most looking forward to and it didn’t disappoint . that Caesar dressing is life changing . Avocado tostada was nice , I wanted some maldon on the avocado , but it was very texturally pleasing and the tortilla they are using is next level . service was a bit lackluster , couldn’t identify a FOH manager presence , so that could have been part of the issue . Overall would definitely return . Excellent hospitality would have made it a 6/5 .

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  10. Andrea

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    INCREDIBLE. Truly took us by surprise. The menu is intimidating but our waiter was incredible and walked us through it all. Every dish was absolutely phenomenal. 1000000/10

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FAQs

REGARDS is rated 4.6 stars by 256 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 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for REGARDS

547 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oak
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Neil Zabriskie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.regardsmaine.com/
  • Phone number
    (207) 747-5940
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate groups of up to eight for regular bookings and parties of up to 18 guests for our family-style Chef's Menu. Please reach out to hello@regardsmaine.com to reserve.
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