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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.7 (3918)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,918 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Healthy

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • 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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's Restaurant in Portland consistently delights guests with its "fantastic food and service." Diners praise the "cozy ambiance" and "diverse menu" that caters to all tastes. Signature dishes like the "almost famous meatloaf" receive rave reviews, and the attentive staff ensure a wonderful dining experience. Perfect for special occasions or casual nights out.
3,918 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! The service....impeccable.

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  2. Sandi VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    David’s NEVER disappoints…excellent menu, professional staff and warm, inviting ambience…A+

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  3. Shaun

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    $40 for a lobster roll that was on a bun. It was plain lobster, no butter, no mayo, nothing and there was not enough lobster to cover the bun....real disappointing to receive this in Maine. I hope it is not the first 'lobster roll' a tourist tries.... The steak tenderloins were burnt even though I ordered medium rare - no pink in the middle they were cooked through. They tasted like a dirty grill. Overall, very disappointed. I will not visit here again especially with the competition in the area that puts this place to shame.

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  4. Muriel

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My guest and I had a great meal at David’s Monument Square before a show at the State Theater. Trust me: Order the meatloaf! It is absolutely out of this world. My only complaint is that we were seated next to the kitchen so the noise level was pretty high.

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  5. Karen VIP

    Hawaii30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious! Visiting Portland with college friends from years past. This establishment was very enjoyable. Diverse enough menu to please each of us. We enjoyed the meatloaf, duck breast and beef tips special. All served beautifully and well enjoyed. Loved the ambiance.

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  6. Anne

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    David's was a fun place for our Saturday date night. Server excellent and very helpful. Food delicious and portions appropriately sized.

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  7. Jacob

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time going to Dave’s. We had an amazing time and the food was delicious! We will be going back there again.

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  8. Daniel

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been multiple times to David's for special occasions and it's consistently the best dinner in Portland. Nothing negative to say with great value for a high-end meal.

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  9. Jay

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary to the day. From beginning to end we had a fantastic dining experience there. It could not have been better!!

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  10. George

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time dining here from out of town. Was another great experience. Will definitely come back when I am back in Portland.

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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 3918 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
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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