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David's 388, South Portland, ME

David's 388

4.8
4.8
1376 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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19:00
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Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (207) 347-7388
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Turin
  • Area
    South Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Saint Valentine’s Day

    US$95.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening at David’s 388! Start with a sparkling toast of Spanish Rosé Cava and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a three-course meal. Indulge in appetizers like scallops wrapped in bacon, and Asiago caesar salad, and entrées such as Haddock & Crab, Crispy Skin Duck Breast, and Herb-Marinated Rack of Lamb. Finish your dining experience with decadent desserts, including Crème Brûlée or Caramel & Walnut Chocolate Torte, and top off the evening with a delightful mignardise course of hand-dipped chocolate strawberries. Full menu available on our website. $95 per person, tax and gratuity not included.
    Saint Valentine’s Day photo

What 1,376 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's 388 is a beloved neighborhood gem in South Portland, praised for its "delicious food," "attentive service," and "charming atmosphere." Guests highlight the "creative seafood dishes," "fantastic seasonal specials," and a "cozy, upscale bistro feel." With a "warm and welcoming" ambiance, it's a perfect spot for both casual and special occasions.
1,376 Reviews
  1. STU

    VIP

    New York City

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dining experience here for the second time. The food was terrific and they more than accommodated my dairy allergy. Although I wanted to bring my wine, I was discouraged as the pork charge was a bit high but the wine they had was very good so I didn’t mind. We sat at the chefs counter, and it was a wonderful experience

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  2. Donna

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a generous portion of the focaccia crusted haddock, which was delicious! I would recommend it. My husband had the burger—good, as always.

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  3. Sandra

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the counter and had an amazing experience. The chef was great. Our server was awesome. It was a perfect night.

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  4. Michelle

    Maine

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I came to celebrate his birthday. We shared the beef carpaccio appetizer. He had the filet mignon and I had the seafood pappardelle. So delicious! Lexi was our waitress and she was lovely. It was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back. Thank you!!

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  5. Peg

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Charming atmosphere. Attentive service. Lovely experience.

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  6. Peter

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, as good as Fore St, and Scales. Excellent menu of choices and all cooked perfectly. It’s worth going over the bridge.

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  7. Mary Jane

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful staff, good food, fun time. Would go back.

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  8. Cindy

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated at the "bar" that surrounds the kitchen and really enjoyed witnessing the excellent team in action! The staff is friendly and professional and the food was elegant. We felt right at home. It was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday!

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  9. lisa

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fabulous restaurant. Our server was great- very knowledgeable about the food and very nice. The food was delicious. The desserts- wow- so yummy!

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  10. Liz

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience(s) art David's 388 are always EXCELLENT. I feel it is the best restaurant in my area when I am looking for a special night out with incredible service, food, and atmosphere. Carolyn my server is second to none. It is fast becoming my "regular" dining spot. It's just nice to feel special during a dining experience;-). Liz H

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FAQs

David's 388 is rated 4.8 stars by 1376 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for David's 388

388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Additional information

  • Area
    South Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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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