Hugo's Restaurant- Portland

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on March 13, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Hugo’s is the most consistently amazing cuisine in portland. We shared a baked monkfish tail...wow! Sunchokes, kimchi... Great salad and appetizers as well. Service is exceptional always. This is the place to go in Portland.
   

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   Peihwa

   New England

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on March 13, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beautiful and delicious food. Awesome service. Great environment.
   

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   jeanneg

   New England

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2020

   overall4food3service3ambience4

   Very sparse vegetarian offerings. Service was not well coordinated. Cocktails delayed resulting in dinner served before finishing. Wine served near immediately after cocktails. Desserts served (small tablespoon ice cream) well before coffee that was like warm. Personnel very pleasant.
   

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   breira

   New England

   34 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A first rate, varied, experimental, different and great restaurant Not an inexpensive venue. Really good wine list
   

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   LonnieK

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 5, 2020

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Service was top notch. The food was interesting, artful, and delicious. We had a reservation, but, when we arrived, the hostess wanted to sest us at the bar. We asked for a table or booth and the hostess was accommodating and seated us at a window table. The only complaint is the chairs at the table were very uncomfortable and low to the table.
   

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   JeffW

   New England

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2020

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Hands down one of the best food experiences I've had. I would highly recommend the chef's choice. Sit back, so to speak, and let the chef take control of your taste buds. A truly wonderful taste treat.
   

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   Ffeeney

   New England

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2020

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   The food was amazing. It was my first time dining there.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent food, beautifully presented, and excellent service.
   

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   TerryR

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Definitely the place to go if you’re looking for a true dining experience. I highly recommend the chef‘s tasting so you can enjoy food the way it should be based on what the chef Feels are the ultimate taste combinations. I would highly recommend Hugos to anyone.
   

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    MegC

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The meal was innovative & excellent, the wine list extensive and the service was some of the best we have experienced in Portland. We are renewed fans!
    

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    FCUISSE

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What do you say about a restaurant you have been to over 100 times? It’s good? Probably it’s a little more than that. We came when it was new, stayed as two different sets of chef/owners won James Beard awards and continue to come back for the creativity, passion and open mindedness to invent and re-invent.
    

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    RonG

    Las Vegas

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic as always. Food, drinks and service are always exceptional. Collaboration with Izakaya Minato was delicious.
    

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    Shom

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is absolutely fantastic here. Though it's on the pricier side of the restaurants in Portland, it's an amazing place if you're looking to indulge! Can't recommend this place enough.
    

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    Frostyfeet

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every single person was friendly and engaging. The food was more than amazing. The flavor combinations were out of this world and the wine pairing was perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough and I can’t wait to go again.
    

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    CharlesB

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I would recommend the Chef’s Tasting; the experience of trying many different courses was a real treat. Outside of the food, the atmosphere and staff made our Valentine’s Day evening special.
    

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    foodies2

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredibly kind devoted interactive staff. Happy confident beautifully presented food, open kitchen, fine dining
    

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    WesM

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food great, atmosphere good. But we had reservation and expected a table/booth. we were instead seated at Bar near front door. Seats at bar were comfortable, but still a surprise. I asked and they said all tables reserved, even though we had a reservation. This should have been made clear upon reservation.. can't imagine how we'd have felt if we were older (or had handicaps), or if I brought my 92 year old mother, or if we had special celebration night and wanted privacy. Service good and well informed. Food portions smalls and shared mostly.. order a lot (you'll pay for it too - very expensive for smalls).
    

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    RachitK

    New England

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    I was very disappointed with my experience . We had informed the restaurant earlier that it was a special occasion . When we reached , our server automatically assumed we would not try the tasting menu since we had our baby with us . It seemed like they weren’t happy we brought our child with us to the restaurant ( which was something we had informed them earlier when making the reservation ) . Lastly, all the good restaurants offer a small token of appreciation at the end , like a small dessert acknowledging your special occasion ( birthday in this case) . There was nothing from this place .
    

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    TDLong

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My fiance and I had the blind tasting menu as a celebratory dinner immediately following our engagement. The courses were spaced perfectly and unfolded thoughtfully. Highlights included the monkfish with sunchokes prepared in four different ways, chili covered scallops on a sheet of pasta topped with pepitas, and a delectably crisp octopus tentacle served on a garlic puree with pickled onion and tiny citrus fruit. The sommelier was fun to talk to and steered us well, and an espresso martini recommended by our bartender was the perfect nightcap. Looking forward to returning the next time we visit Maine.
    

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    Skisme10

    Naples

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always Hugo’s was wonderful. Perfect for a birthday dinner!
    

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    JackR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just our second time. Great experience in all ways. We'll be back.
    

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    CathyV

    New England

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hugo's remains a delight. One of the finest restaurants in an amazing restaurant city. First class in every way.
    

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    EvangelineH

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Hugo’s remains my favorite restaurant topping the more famous Patrick’s Inn of Little Washington, and Jose’s (?) Matchbox in DCand Jean George in NYC. SERIOUSLY. The flavors were like perfect harmony at one moment, and like a choir the next. We had the Tasting menu with many wonderful courses. My favorite, if I dare say that because each was very good, but what stand S out are the sweet potato and carrot with mint, and the sable fish. There was another particularly excellent pairing that I can’t remember, but with Tahini. The service was very hospitable. They shared our enthusiasm. We have gone to a Hugo’s several times over many years and it has maintained it excellence, which is also remarkable. As for a,Bierce, our only comment was a slight chill in the air, but after all, its Maine in February.
    

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    ChrisD

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This continues to be our favorite restaurant. Our dinner there this past Saturday 2/1/20 (our wedding anniversary) was terrific. The welcome, helpfulness, and friendliness of front of house and cooking teams was great. The food -- pork croquettes, scallops and sun chokes, beef with blue cheese and duck papardelle were wonderful.
    

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    Becky

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience!
    

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    ChrisD

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our favorite restaurant. The food is consistently delicious, imaginative, and beautifully presented. Just as important for us, the Hugo's team is always welcoming, friendly, and enjoyable to be with.
    

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    JamesK

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    New Years. Best food in Portland!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing food! Menu was incredible!
    

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    JKBAgassiz

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service; lovely atmosphere and perfect for a date.
    

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    lauriec

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great restaurant. Beautiful food. Wonderful atmosphere.
    

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    Gcagey

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Very good food. Could have been paced a touch better at the start. Entrees were excellent but temperature on the proteins was a bit cold. Hard to tell if it was intentional for not. Great wine list and spirits with a very well informed bar tender. We didn’t order the tasting menu and were fine with that decision especially after likely saving $150 or so.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unique and delicious food. Cocktails are great. Fantastic service. Highly recommend.
    

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    KCrew

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hugo’s never fails to deliver amazing, unique meals with fantastic service. We don’t go often but know when we do, it’ll be very good.
    

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    DonnaR

    New England

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great restaurant for a special occasion - birthday! Our table did the tasting menu which was delicious. One member of our party had dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating. We enjoyed all the courses and liked the idea of 9 small plates so we could try so many items. Each plate was a work of art!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic, look forward to returning
    

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    SteveR

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Overall very nice. Service was attentive and friendly Pickled oysters outstanding Bronzini fish shared. Was good but sauce overpowered the fish
    

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    MelissaP

    New England

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We live in Boston and drove to Portland just to eat at Hugo’s. This is my favorite restaurant in the US, and once again did not disappoint. The chef’s blind tasting is a must do and they are so accommodating of dietary restrictions (Paleo in my case). I can’t say enough wonderful things about this restaurant.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Been coming to Portland every year for the last 5 and having dinner at Hugo’s every time, this was by far bad . I think the kitchen staff was off tonite . The charcuterie board meat were oxide. Look brown , like they were cut a few days ago and layer with deli paper . The pork entree was not what you expect for a place and price like this , no flavors except for smoke . Only one dimension. The spaghetti what was list it as on the menu . Was more like Asian noodles drawing is a some kind of squash-cream sauce . Need to try and give wine service too , don’t just open serve a glass and leave it there for the customer to finish pouring them self .
    

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    Ocean37

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our favorite restaurant in Portland. The food is amazing and the the service is fantastic.
    

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    SBC04101

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hugo's never disappoints. The service is impeccable; and of course, the food is wonderful. Ask your waitperson for a wine to pair with your meal... you will be pleasantly surprised. And for a real treat, sit at the bar and watch the kitchen in action!
    

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