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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.7 (3890)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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

Menu

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What 3,890 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • 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 is celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "cozy atmosphere" and "diverse menu," offering expertly-prepared dishes like "crispy duck" and "signature meatloaf." The restaurant's "friendly staff" and "consistent quality" make it a "must-visit" for both locals and visitors.

3,890 Reviews

  1. Cynthia

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy and comfortable, at a corner high top. Fish was delish! (One haddock, one salmon). Bruschetta was a yummy start. Enjoyed my white burgundy wine. Dessert (crisp) was boring and I would not choose it again. But a nice choice for a Friday night in Portland. Thanks.

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  2. Loraine

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recommended the restaurant for our group of 8, 3 of whom had never been there before. One of the newbies, who is himself, a fabulous cook, said it was the best restaurant meal that he had in years!

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  3. Dan

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal before attending Simon & Garfunkel Story at the Merrill Auditorium which was a short walk away. Our server Jenna was excellent, so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the bar choices. When you're in the area, this is the place to go!

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  4. vikki

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've visited David's 388 frequently and we're always impressed with our experience. The food was terrific. We expected the same from the other David's restaurant but it was quite disappointing. The restaurant itself and the wait staff were great but the food was not well prepared despite the individual ingredients being good quality. The highlight was the open faced ravioli which was topped with fresh seafood and a delicious sherry lobster sauce but the ravioli was very doughy and rubbery. This was the same for the mushroom ravioli. The other 2 meals; herb crusted haddock and filet au poivre we awful. The filet was over cooked and the au pointed sauce was sweet and oddly flavored. The haddock was on top of a sticky, pasty risotto and floating in a weird vinegary sauce. Appetizers were not great either. The baked brie was oily and the pot stickers were way over cooked. Even the desserts weren't great except for the cheesecake. Very disappointing for $400.

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  5. Stuart

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid and reliable, food is always good. Memorable chowder

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love David’s. It’s awesome.

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  7. Matt

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic. The counter spot was fun to watch all the food come out

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  8. Mark

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Salads have become side salads. Quality is still there. Cocktail was well prepared

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  9. Joanne

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrific choice in Portland. Food, service, and cocktails were great. Chose the duck and meat pizza, both were delicious!!

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  10. Harold

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, good service! The meatloaf is a classic...

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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 3890 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Greater Portland
  5. Portland

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for David's Restaurant

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.
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