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Name: Hugo's Restaurant- Portland
Address: 88 Middle Street, Portland, ME, United States, 04101
Telephone: (207) 774-8538 ext. 1
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Hugo's Restaurant- Portland

4.6

1094 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

88 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

Founded in 1988, Hugo’s restaurant sits at the edge of Portland’s historic Old Port district. In its third generation of ownership, Hugo’s continues to offer refined and delicious cuisine. We source our produce, game, fish and meat locally—we’re lucky to work with Maine’s best ingredients. With our menu, you can join us for a couple of courses or an extravagant feast!

Like our pantry, our dining room is dependent on Maine’s best: sculptors, painters, carpenters, and iron-workers collaborated to create a space that evokes our location. Wrapped around our open kitchen, a large red birch bar occupies much of the interior. With its exposed brick walls, soft wood tones, and plush leather, the dining room’s modest luxury sets the stage for an unforgettable meal.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(207) 774-8538 ext. 1
Website
http://www.hugos.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Andrew Taylor, Michael Wiley
Catering
Please visit https://bigtreecatering.com/
Private party facilities
All private parties larger than 10 require a buyout of the restaurant; Hugos does not offer a separate private event space. Our maximum capacity for a seated dinner is 44. We recommend getting in touch with us at info@hugos.net at least two months in advance of the desired date with the style of event and number of attending guests. We look forward to hosting you!

Location
88 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
Neighborhood
Portland
Cross street
Franklin Ave
Parking details
A small lot is located diagonally across the street from the restaurant. You will see a brick building with a large sign reading "OLD PORT SPECIALTY TILE". Please feel free to park here within 20 minutes of your reservation time and be mindful that you are not blocking another vehicle from leaving. Thank you.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chop Salad$12.00
capicola, kale, charred rosemary
Scallop Crudo$13.00
sesame salsa macha, miso, oyster mushroom
Beef Tartare$15.00
smoked oyster, horseradish, potato chip
Pork Croquette$12.00
cranberry mustard, whipped feta, fennel
Mackerel Toast$10.00
caramelized onion, marble rye, dill
Citrus Salad$11.00
smoked cashew, frisée, pink peppercorn

To Share

Charcuterie$27.00
flax cracker, pickled & fermented accompaniments
Half Roasted Chicken$45.00
mole, hominy, queso fresco
Whole Monk Tail$45.00
coconut, bánh xèo, sunchoke

Snacks

Hugo's Sourdough and Cultured Butter$4.00
Pickled Oysters$12.00
Mushroom Tempura$7.00
Smoked Mussels$8.00
Salt Cod Brandade$8.00
Candied Pecans$5.00

Larger

Sablefish$26.00
mussels, dashi, bok choy
Monk$24.00
soubise, roasted shallot, littleneck
Pappardelle$22.00
duck confit, carrot, hazelnut
Beef$28.00
beet, blue cheese, dill
Pork$24.00
hakurei turnip, apple, braised leeks
Squash Soup$18.00
confit potato, cabbage, pepita

To Finish

Dessert

$10

Sweet Potato
chocolate crémeux, buckwheat mousse, kombucha syrup
Brioche Brûlée
pistachio, lemon confit, cultured cream
Bananas
black sesame, ice cream sandwich, cajeta
Rice Pudding
blood orange, shiso, lemon verbena

Coffee

Coffee by Tandem Coffee Roasters, Portland, Maine
Our selection of single origin coffees from around the world change often. Each roast is paired with an ideal brewing method

What 1,094 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Moderate

1,094 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hugo’s is the most consistently amazing cuisine in portland. We shared a baked monkfish tail...wow! Sunchokes, kimchi... Great salad and appetizers as well. Service is exceptional always. This is the place to go in Portland.
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Peihwa
Greater Boston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful and delicious food. Awesome service. Great environment.
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jeanneg
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very sparse vegetarian offerings. Service was not well coordinated. Cocktails delayed resulting in dinner served before finishing. Wine served near immediately after cocktails. Desserts served (small tablespoon ice cream) well before coffee that was like warm. Personnel very pleasant.
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breira VIP
Greater Boston34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A first rate, varied, experimental, different and great restaurant Not an inexpensive venue. Really good wine list
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LonnieK
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on March 5, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was top notch. The food was interesting, artful, and delicious. We had a reservation, but, when we arrived, the hostess wanted to sest us at the bar. We asked for a table or booth and the hostess was accommodating and seated us at a window table. The only complaint is the chairs at the table were very uncomfortable and low to the table.
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JeffW
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Hands down one of the best food experiences I've had. I would highly recommend the chef's choice. Sit back, so to speak, and let the chef take control of your taste buds. A truly wonderful taste treat.
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Ffeeney VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. It was my first time dining there.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, beautifully presented, and excellent service.
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TerryR
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Definitely the place to go if you’re looking for a true dining experience. I highly recommend the chef‘s tasting so you can enjoy food the way it should be based on what the chef Feels are the ultimate taste combinations. I would highly recommend Hugos to anyone.
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MegC
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The meal was innovative & excellent, the wine list extensive and the service was some of the best we have experienced in Portland. We are renewed fans!
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Hugo's Restaurant- Portland is rated 4.6 stars by 1094 OpenTable diners.

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88 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

Cross street
Franklin Ave
Neighborhood
Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A small lot is located diagonally across the street from the restaurant. You will see a brick building with a large sign reading "OLD PORT SPECIALTY TILE". Please feel free to park here within 20 minutes of your reservation time and be mindful that you are not blocking another vehicle from leaving. Thank you.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Taylor, Michael Wiley
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hugos.net/
Phone number
(207) 774-8538 ext. 1
Catering
Please visit https://bigtreecatering.com/
Private party facilities
All private parties larger than 10 require a buyout of the restaurant; Hugos does not offer a separate private event space. Our maximum capacity for a seated dinner is 44. We recommend getting in touch with us at info@hugos.net at least two months in advance of the desired date with the style of event and number of attending guests. We look forward to hosting you!

Hugo's Restaurant- Portland

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Blind Tasting

Blind Tasting$90.00

Smalls

Chop Salad$12.00

Scallop Crudo$13.00

Beef Tartare$15.00

Pork Croquette$12.00

Mackerel Toast$10.00

Citrus Salad$11.00

To Share

Charcuterie$27.00

Half Roasted Chicken$45.00

Whole Monk Tail$45.00

Snacks

Hugo's Sourdough and Cultured Butter$4.00

Pickled Oysters$12.00

Mushroom Tempura$7.00

Smoked Mussels$8.00

Salt Cod Brandade$8.00

Candied Pecans$5.00

Larger

Sablefish$26.00

Monk$24.00

Pappardelle$22.00

Beef$28.00

Pork$24.00

Squash Soup$18.00

To Finish

Dessert

Sweet Potato

Brioche Brûlée

Bananas

Rice Pudding

Coffee

Coffee by Tandem Coffee Roasters, Portland, Maine

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Hugo's Restaurant- Portland restaurant rated?

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