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REGARDS, Portland, ME

REGARDS

4.6
4.6
261 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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

  • Taco Night at REGARDS

    Dec 12, 2024 - Apr 24, 2025
    Regards is introducing "Taco Night" every Thursday through this fall and winter. We temporarily set aside our regular menu to creatively highlight tacos and tortilla forward dishes. A few of our classics like our crispy crab rice will still be available, but tacos are the shining stars every Thursday!
    Taco Night at REGARDS Photo

  • NYE at REGARDS!

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate NYE at REGARDS! Say farewell to 2024 and indulge in our NYE multi-course tasting menu, $110 per person. (tax not included) Final Menu Edit in Progress. Beverage based on consumption. Menu will include shellfish / nuts / dairy, and is celiac friendly! Please reach out if you have food restrictions or allergies. hello@regardsmaine.com with any questions.

Menu

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What 261 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Regards offers a "vibrant and creative" dining experience in Portland, impressing with "innovative" Japanese-Mexican coastal cuisine. Known for its "exceptional" service and warm atmosphere, the restaurant delights with "perfectly calibrated" dishes, including standout scallops and hamachi collar. While some find it "pricey," most agree it's "worth the splurge."

261 Reviews

  1. Kendall

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will be thinking about that leche de tigre in the scallop ceviche for months. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully plated. Our only feedback was that we would have loved a little more explanation of each dish when it was served (but we also could’ve just asked for that). We are soooo happy we popped in for dinner. Thank you!

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  2. Stephen

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal, amazing flavours, good portion sizes and lovely service

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  3. Leslie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We (party of three) went for the Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. The food, while tasty, was served family-style but for six of the seven courses we were served the same amount of food as the party of two sitting next to us. Also, the “background” music was deafening, despite many requests to turn it down. At $85 per person, we definitely felt we did not get our money’s worth and left still feeling hungry.

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  4. Amelia

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new favorite restaurant in Portland! Absolutely loved it. The crab dish was my favorite.

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  5. caite

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was understated and just perfect. Will definitely be back.

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  6. Sergio

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  7. Eli

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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  8. 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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  9. Todd

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    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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  10. Stephanie

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 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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FAQs

REGARDS is rated 4.6 stars by 261 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 6 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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