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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
3880 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Menu

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What 3,880 people are saying

David's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's Restaurant in Portland is celebrated for its "great food, fantastic service," and inviting atmosphere. Guests praise standout dishes like the mushroom ravioli and lobster ravioli, and commend servers like Anthony for "taking care of every detail." Despite occasional noise, the "delicious menu" and "attentive staff" ensure a memorable dining experience.
3,880 Reviews

  1. Muriel

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time dining at David’s Monument Square- a most enjoyable experience! They allowed us to get our table right away even though we were 15 minutes early. Service was prompt despite how crowded the restaurant was. At the recommendation of my dinner companion I ordered the meatloaf. Despite the fact that it sounds like an ordinary meal to order in a lovely restaurant, it was in fact one of the most delicious meals I have ever eaten, so tender that it practically melted in my mouth. I would go back to David’s again just to order the meatloaf. My only (minor) complaint is that the noise level was uncomfortably high. Not a major distraction to my dining experience, however. I would definitely recommend David’s!

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  2. Richard

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've really warmed up to this place. I haven't always had David's on the top of my list but every time I've gone there, I've had a great meal. I will be be going more often.

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  3. Jen

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, amazing service! The crispy duck was to die for, the herbed haddock was complete yum.

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    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Just OK, hasn't kept up with the level of food in Portland, in my opinion.

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  5. Claudette

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David's is a MUST when in Portland! A cozy intimate atmosphere, delicious and expertly-prepared food at reasonable prices, and superb service on a busy Saturday night. We will definitely be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy this restaurant. Always a great dinner.

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    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the haddock and it was amazing! The bottle of Sancerre we ordered was delightful!

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  8. karen

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently fantastic food and service! We love all the options Portland’s restaurants provide and visit many of them. Since we visited David’s twenty years ago, we’ve decided that is where we will go when family/friends visit because all ages and palates find something they want to eat (meatloaf, tuna sashimi, burger, sirloin, steak au poivre, garlic knots, brussle sprouts, and salads), and we can rely on the quality.

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    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time there and what a treat! Great food and exceptional service. Ali was congenial, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful guiding us with our drink and food choices. Look forward to returning there!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! The food was delicious, and the cocktails were great. 

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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 3880 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
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
  • 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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