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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.8 (3939)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 33 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 3,939 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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 delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The diverse menu features standout dishes like "crispy duck," "meatloaf," and "seafood ravioli." The atmosphere is "cozy with a modern flair," making it perfect for special occasions or casual meals. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and inviting ambiance.
3,939 Reviews
  1. Will

    Dallas - Fort Worth4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kitchen bar was the best experience. Got to converse with the chef. Great food.

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  2. Daniel VIP

    New York City97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super salmon and excellent crispy duck breast as well. Served was great. First time and will definitely return.

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  3. Terry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers and very impressed. Wait staff very sharp and friendly. Open Lobster Ravioli was superb and the filets were perfect. Enjoy!

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is our go to. The food, staff decor - although we love the outdoor seating in the summer - never disappoint

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  5. Steve VIP

    Greater Boston68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner here, as usual everything was prepared well and our server was great!

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  6. Char

    Maine1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    David's is always our go-to place for a special evening with the best meal you could ask for.

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  7. Emily

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! Great atmosphere. Highly recommend coming here.

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  8. Ellen VIP

    Houston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David’s restaurant was great for lunch. We had the chicken enchilada soup, arancini and a salad. The soup was spicy and excellent. I live in Texas and it was delicious and spiced just right. The arincini wee excellent too, and very flavorful. Our waiter was very helpful in helping select a local ipa to with lunch. I will definitely return.

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  9. Wilfred VIP

    Philadelphia County89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu is not expansive but the execution is excellent and the service and front of house staff are great. Noisy for normal conversations.

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  10. frank

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent service and wait staff - food, as always was delicious

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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 4.8 stars by 3939 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
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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 33 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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