David's Restaurant

Name: David's Restaurant
Address: 22 Monument Square, Portland, ME, United States, 04101
Telephone: (207) 773-4340
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3957)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Garlic Knots$6.00
fresh, hot, and delicious
Oysters on the Half Shell$21.00
½ dz Maine oysters | torched with herb butter or pear & prosecco mignonette
Mediterranean Bruschetta$15.00
lemon sesame hummus | artichoke | red pepper | kalamata olives balsamic | za’atar
Baked Brie$16.00
double crème cheese in crispy phyllo | raspberry preserves | butter toasted almonds | roasted garlic
Crispy Vegetable Potstickers & Beef$16.50
sliced Asian marinated beef | arugula | Peking sauce | scallions | red peppers
Steamed Mussels$19.00
Gulf of Maine shellfish | chipotle & wine cream | corn
Blackened Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
Pan seared and hot | Cajun cocktail sauce | lemon
Brussel Sprouts$16.00
crispy fried sprouts | sweet soy & lime glaze | candied almond crumble
Clam Chowder
thyme | bacon | brown sugar
- Cup$6.25
- Bowl$9.75
Hand Cut Truffle Fries$7.00
with truffle ketchup
Fried Calamari$18.00
basil-balsamic | tomato | feta | hot peppers | olives
Carpaccio$18.00
caesar style | pounded natural beef tenderloin | capers | scallions arugula | parmesan | garlic knot crostini | white truffle oil

Salads

Classic Caesar$14.00
parmesan | croutons | white anchovy
Lovely Greens$16.00
locally sourced salad greens | tomato | cucumber | croutons | choice of dressing
Beets, Bacon, and Avocado$16.00
quick pickled red & yellow beets | North Country bacon | arugula gorgonzola | red onion | creamy maple mustard dressing
Wedge Salad$16.00
iceberg | blue cheese | North Country bacon lardons | scallions vine-ripened tomatoes | house buttermilk ranch or blue cheese dressing

On-A-Bun

Lobster Roll
¼ pound Maine knuckle and claw | mayo | organic little leaf romaine
Fried Cod Sandwich$21.00
Gulf of Maine cod | organic little leaf romaine | house tartar sauce
Classic Burger$21.00
half pound black angus | applewood bacon | cheddar | lettuce, tomato, onion

Entrées

BBQ Rubbed Salmon$36.00
sustainable Scottish fish | herbed crème fraîche roasted potatoes | asparagus
Herb Roasted Cod$34.00
Gulf of Maine cod | sweet corn cream | snow pea succotash | buttermilk-scallion risotto
Pepper Crusted Sushi Rare Tuna$36.00
cold sesame-peanut soba noodles | sesame asparagus | frizzled leeks | Szechuan citrus sauce
Crispy Skin Duck Breast$36.00
Hudson Valley Marget duck | tart cherry gastrique buttermilk-scallion risotto | duck fat spinach
David’s (finally famous) Meat Loaf$26.00
beef & pork | exotic mushrooms | porcini mushroom jus | mashed potato | crispy cumin onions | maple glazed carrots
Tournedos Au Poivre
pepper crusted sustainable natural beef tenderloin medallions | brandy and green peppercorn cream | garlic mashed potato
- spring vegetable medley$39.00
- add grilled shrimp & scallops$19.00
Grilled Bistro Filet$35.00
salt & pepper | sherried caramelized onions garlic mash | garlicky spinach
- add grilled shrimp & scallops$19.00
Open Faced Lobster Ravioli$39.00
lobster | day boat scallops | white tiger shrimp | fresh herbed ricotta ravioli | mixed vegetables | sherried lobster cream
Mushroom Ravioli$28.00
mixed mushrooms | leeks | shallots | Madeira cream | ricotta spinach | shaved parmesan cheese
Fettuccine alla Puttanesca$25.00
House-made pasta | kalamata & green olives | spinach | cashew “ricotta”

Pizza

The Meat$18.00
pepperoni | Italian sausage | hamburger caramelized onion | house sauce & cheese
“OMG” Cheese$18.00
house sauce | house cheese | fresh mozzarella | Italian herbs
- topped with dressed salad greens$4.00
Potato & Bacon$18.00
white pizza | creamy mashed potato | bacon | green apple parmesan | scallions | red pepper | white balsamic glaze
The Athena$18.00
tomato | garlic | Italian sausage | kalamata olives | spinach | feta | house cheese
Cajun Reggae$18.00
blackened chicken | caramelized onion | goat cheese | cilantro sweet & spicy chili | coconut milk | arugula
Margherita$18.00
EVOO | garlic | Roma tomato fresh mozzarella | basil | parmesan | herbs

What 3,957 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Healthy
Maine
Contemporary American
Greater Portland
Good for groups
Greater Portland
Healthy
Greater Portland
Great for fine wines
Greater Portland
Romantic
Greater Portland
Good for special occasions
Greater Portland
Lively
Greater Portland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

David's Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience in Portland with "fantastic food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "open-faced lobster ravioli" and "clam chowder," while the "meatloaf" is said to be "out of this world." The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff ensure a memorable visit.

3,957 Reviews

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Ben
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and customer service were absolutely stunning. While the exterior might appear a bit unassuming given its Portland location, stepping inside was like night and day—it's truly a great restaurant. Based on our experience, I will definitely recommend this place to many of my clients and look forward to booking again very soon. A+ Restaurant
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Hilary
Montreal / Quebec6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
David’s is a great fantastic restaurant with a great selection of food to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Exceptional drink menu and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend, you’ll love it!!
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Bill VIP
Philadelphia County199 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic service was impeccable we just loved the place. Clam Chowder was so good and I highly recommend the Lobster Ravioli.
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Peter
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table for 5 to eat with foodie old friends in Portland, hello David’s with great food, an excellent and helpful waiter in Nelson and more. Meatloaf if famous in my book and our friend cleaned his ravioli sauce with the garlic knots !
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Ann
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in a rush to catch a show and they made sure we got out on time. Food was excellent. Wait staff amazing. Lobster roll was simple and delicious! Cod was crispy. Tomatoes ripe!
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Franklin
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Initially we were seated at the counter - which was not described when making reservations. It faces and is basically in the kitchen. So hot and noisy that you couldn't possibly enjoy a meal. Luckily, we were able to move to the bar. The food was generally very good. My wife's salad was somewhat limp from being overdressed. The bartender got her a fresh one using different greens that was much better. She also took it off our bill. That was appreciated and appropriate at this price point. Saved the experience for us.
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Steven
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptionally good. Service was a notch above good. Cocktails were very good. We were placed in the back room which was to be intimate but there was a large party of young ladies who were very loud.
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Amalie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for lunch and sat outside. The food was good and incredibly fresh. The servers were all wonderful and David, the owner, came over and we chatted for quite a bit. Really fabulous fellow. Will definitely go back when next in Portland.
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MELISSA VIP
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The apps were good. Manns were way too salty. Was a bit disappointed
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Paul VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
David’s was a plan B having missed our flight and it this place delivered. We had the Brie for an appetizer which was delicious and a generous portion. Service was friendly and attentive, provided great recommendations. My wife had the duck which she loved and I had the Cod which was recommended - and that was amazing, Dessert was crème brûlée shared and brought this great experience to a close. We will be back
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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 3957 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

Cross street
Preble Street
Neighborhood
Portland
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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.

David's Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Salmon Burger

Mushroom Ravioli

Fried Calamari

Starters

Garlic Knots$6.00

Oysters on the Half Shell$21.00

Mediterranean Bruschetta$15.00

Baked Brie$16.00

Crispy Vegetable Potstickers & Beef$16.50

Steamed Mussels$19.00

Blackened Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Brussel Sprouts$16.00

Clam Chowder

Hand Cut Truffle Fries$7.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Carpaccio$18.00

Salads

Classic Caesar$14.00

Lovely Greens$16.00

Beets, Bacon, and Avocado$16.00

Wedge Salad$16.00

On-A-Bun

Lobster Roll

Fried Cod Sandwich$21.00

Classic Burger$21.00

Entrées

BBQ Rubbed Salmon$36.00

Herb Roasted Cod$34.00

Pepper Crusted Sushi Rare Tuna$36.00

Crispy Skin Duck Breast$36.00

David’s (finally famous) Meat Loaf$26.00

Tournedos Au Poivre

Grilled Bistro Filet$35.00

Open Faced Lobster Ravioli$39.00

Mushroom Ravioli$28.00

Fettuccine alla Puttanesca$25.00

Pizza

The Meat$18.00

“OMG” Cheese$18.00

Potato & Bacon$18.00

The Athena$18.00

Cajun Reggae$18.00

Margherita$18.00

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