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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME
David's Restaurant, Portland, ME
David's Restaurant, Portland, ME
David's Restaurant, Portland, ME
David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3845 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
21:00
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Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (207) 773-4340
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Saint Valentine’s Day

    US$95.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening at David’s Restaurant. Our menu starts with a Champagne toast & hors d’oeuvre, then a three course meal and finally a decadent confiture plate. Appetizers Salmon crudo, Cider braised pork belly, Crab & corn chowder, Oyster trio, or Beets, blue cheese, and poached pear salad Entrées Rack of lamb, carved off the bone, Roasted duck breast , Scallop & Lobster gnudi, Haddock & crab, Bacon wrapped filet mignon with sauce Béarnaise, or Winter vegetable Cannelloni hand cut pasta Desserts Sorbetto trio, Chocolate & salted caramel cashew torte, Apple Strudel, Crème brulée, or Cheesecake Confiture plate Ninety-five dollars per person- tax, gratuity, utility surcharge are not included
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What 3,845 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's Restaurant in Portland consistently delights patrons with "amazing food and great service." Guests rave about the "delicious" and "well-flavored" dishes, with standout favorites like meatloaf and lobster ravioli. The "warm and inviting" ambiance and "attentive" staff enhance the dining experience. A perfect choice for any occasion.
3,845 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Winter Wednesday prix fixe menu is an absolute steal. Very good food, excellent service and price

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  2. Sandy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great evening at David’s before attending a show at the Merrill. Ordered off the winter Wednesday menu and enjoyed the roasted seafood corn cakes, filet with maple sweet potatoes and spinach and ended with a Napolian pastry. All if the food was delicious and prepared to perfection. Our server was pleasant and checked on us throughout the meal. She was lovely. The noise level was a little loud but other than that I would highly recommend.

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  3. John

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    David's at Monument Square is an appealing place. Our service was prompt, the server pleasant, the food quite good and the costs somewhat above average. Will visit again and recommend to others.

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  4. Wendy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Allie, our server was terrific! Kind, informative, personable& very efficient. Food & wine delish. Jeff is the consummate host! Thank you for a great evening! WWD

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  5. Rob

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David’s is a great bistro. A lively, sensual place With great food and service and a generous pour. We select the daily specials.

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  6. Andrew

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I sat at the chefs counter and had one of the best meals in recent memory.

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  7. Max

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for a birthday with my girlfriend (2/7) and made a last minute reservation. The staff were welcoming and friendly and our waitress was attentive and helpful. We ordered the Arancini which was the best we’ve ever had. I would definitely come again.

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  8. John

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Snowy night in Portland, consequently there were many empty tables and the noise level was quite low. In past visits the restaurant was very busy and quite loud. We were seated immediately and offered drinks. Our server seemed to want to move things along which would be understandable if it was a busy night. It wasn’t due to the snow) the food as always was delicious and plentiful. There are a reasonable number of items on the menu, prepared carefully, with lovely presentation. Another delicious meal and I will definitely return in the future

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  9. Ben

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    David’s has historically been a solid choice. But tonight we could not have been more disappointed. Both appetizers and one of the entrées were cold. The other entrée was hot, but the sauce had seized. The service was nice, but we felt rushed the entire dinner. Dessert was great! We typically do not leave reviews, but needless to say, we will not be returning to David’s anytime soon. 

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David’s is always reliably excellent! from service to food to ambiance, it’s always a good choice.

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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 3845 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Find next available

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

Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for David's Restaurant

22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Preble Street
  • Area
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:30
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • 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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