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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.7 (3933)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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

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What 3,933 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 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.
3,933 Reviews
  1. Char

    Maine1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Emily

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Ellen VIP

    Houston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Wilfred VIP

    Philadelphia County88 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. frank

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Daniel

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the garlic knots, the brie, and the steak medallions. Took cheesecake home. It was all delicious. Service by Dan was also great.

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  7. Peggy

    Montreal / Quebec16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were two couples out for a nice summer evening. Sat outside, which was lovely. Appreciated the lovely display along with the baked brie appetizer, with red grapes and a delicious baked bulb of garlic. For entrees we were impressed with the crispy duck and tuna sashimi. Our server was kind and unrushed — which we greatly appreciated. It was both distracting and fun to have multiple loud, happy groups passing by and one sitting next to us. Creme brûlée with maple amaretto candy top was amazing for dessert. We split it four ways.

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  8. Bill

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 12 for a work/client dinner and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and their team took great care of us. Special shout out to our server, Erin B - she was fantastic.

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  9. Mark

    Tulsa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at David’s shows that a true culinary professional is on property. Great food, very innovative and great presentation. Love the ambiance. Best Old Fashion that I have had in a very long time.

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  10. John

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding dinner - a delicious wedge salad followed by pepper-encrusted sushi-grade tuna for me and cod for my partner. Staff were attentive and provided helpful suggestions when asked. Atmosphere was great - watching passersby on Monument Square. A delightful evening. We will definitely return.

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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 3933 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 21 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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