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David's 388, South Portland, ME

David's 388

4.8 (1428)
$31 to $50
Bistro
388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 347-7388
  • Website
    http://davids388.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Turin
  • Location
    388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
  • Neighborhood
    South Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,428 people are saying

David's 388 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's 388 is a culinary gem celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "creative menu." Diners rave about the "fantastic" service and cozy atmosphere, with standout dishes like duck and seafood pasta. Popular for special occasions and regular visits alike, it's a "favorite local haunt" with "charming ambiance" that never disappoints.
1,428 Reviews

  1. Ellen VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All four of us enjoyed our meals and cocktails. Our server, Jack, was the perfect amount of attentive and not pushy. Always a great experience.

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  2. Steven VIP

    West Palm Beach67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food. We started with the eggplant appetizer, which was a generous portion, easily shared by two. My wife then had the risotto with vegetables which was extraordinary. I had the duck main course, which was also quite extraordinary. Our service was excellent. Matthew was extremely attentive and entertaining. Certainly well worth the price of dinner. We will certainly be returning.

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  3. Daniel VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too much garlic in most of the entrees and salads My wife is intolerent. By the time they took out all parts of her salad that had garlic, there was not much left. They could have offered to add some vegetable to the salad that was garlic free, but they didn't Apparently, most of their ingredients, including bread is prepped with garlic

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  4. Stephen VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great variety of smallish but sufficient plates, apps, and deserts. Excellent wine and drink choices. Love the After D espresso martini for dessert. Menu changes and keeps everything fresh for return dinners.

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  5. Deborah VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very enjoyable date night!! We love David’s.

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  6. Michael VIP

    Maine8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always terrific @ David’s 388. The staff is the best. Chef’s Makayla, Ian & Eli cook some really good food. Service from Lexi, Jack & Riley is great!

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  7. Helen VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I have dined many times here. Last night was not good. This place needs a manager and/or expediter. We watched as another waiter took all the available bread to tables which were seated after us. Our bread came after the entrees. One of our party was served the wrong entree. We were told he would receive the correct one on the house yet it still appeared on our bill. The food took too long to come out and the vegetables were cold. The portions were small. Again they need a manager. The vibe felt very cutthroat among the waitstaff. We were seated at a table next to the glass drying rack despite there being better empty tables available. Overall a bad experience.

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  8. Karin

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the vegan & pescatarian options were much appreciated and up to the same standards as the rest of the menu. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

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  9. David VIP

    Maine9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We regularly dine at David’s 388 and have never been disappointed. The food and service are always excellent, with the added benefit of being reasonably priced.

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  10. Jill

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasting food. Server was delightful! Thank you!

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David's 388 is rated 4.8 stars by 1428 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for David's 388

388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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