REGARDS

Name: REGARDS
Address: 547 Congress St, Portland, ME, United States, 04101
Telephone: (207) 747-5940
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (298)

$31 to $50

Seafood

547 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Bringing some LA vibes to the northeast. REGARDS draws inspiration from the diverse food culture of Los Angeles. We highlight flavor profiles from Japan and Mexico with the freshest of Maine produce and products.

The menu at REGARDS has bright, zippy ceviches and crudos, rich tamales, plump Argentinian shrimp tacos, along with mezcal cured hamachi collars, crab rice and grilled cabbage with caesar.

Clarified lime margaritas with eucalyptus or our gin and sotol martinis with hibiscus pair with our adventurous menu. We pour natural wine and have a large selection of curated mezcals and tequilas.

A place for us and for you. Might not make sense, but it sure is delicious. Across the street from Reny's. Nearby Maine College of Art, Portland Stage Company, State Theatre, Empire Comedy Club and Blue Jazz Club.

**The 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022, Bon Appetit**
**Plate Magazine Chef's To Watch, 2023**
**Star Chef New England, 2023**

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(207) 747-5940
Website
http://www.regardsmaine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Neil Zabriskie
Private party facilities
We can accommodate groups of up to eight for regular bookings and parties of up to 18 guests for our family-style Chef's Menu. Please reach out to hello@regardsmaine.com to reserve.

Location
547 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Neighborhood
Portland
Cross street
Oak
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 298 people are saying

REGARDS reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Maine
Innovative
Maine
Hot spot
Maine
Romantic
Maine
Lively
Greater Portland
Innovative
Greater Portland
Healthy
Greater Portland
Hot spot
Greater Portland
Romantic
Greater Portland
Lively

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Regards offers a "phenomenal experience" with its "unique, inventive menu" and "flavorful" dishes that delight the palate. Guests praise the "creative food" and "attentive, knowledgeable staff." The restaurant boasts an "intimate, cozy atmosphere" perfect for a memorable dining experience. Despite some service hiccups, it's a cherished spot in Portland.

298 Reviews

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Julie
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service! Highly recommend! Thanks for an slammin night!
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Caryn VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have loved Regards each of the three times we’ve been there. We brought friends last night who also loved it. The food is always unique with so much flavor. It’s one of our favorites in the Portland area and never disappoints.
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Susan VIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very unique menu. We did a sampling of items for the four of us to share and enjoyed everything. Staff are very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu
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Andrew
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, inventive food. Nice service, nice people. Thanks.
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marc
Virginia1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was okay but the service was not. I felt like we were an inconvenience to everyone that we spoke to.
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Anne Marie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible menu--so innovative. And delicious! Each dish was curated for distinct flavors and were a treat for the palate!
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Andrea
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Three of us enjoyed sharing 5 items, along with fantastic drinks. All plates were unique, artistic and delicious. Such a fun flavor journey!
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Julie
Berlin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, creative food. Hard to decide what to order because it all sounded so good. Kind, professional, and knowledgeable service. Had a wonderful experience and will be back!
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Moreen
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We found the food okay when we had expected far better than that. Too oily. Server had a bit of an attitude as we needed her to explain some of the items on the menu; descriptions not familiar to those in our party.
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Joe
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Winter regards for dinner with the family and completely forgot to look before we went if they had a kids menu, they did not, but they were able to accommodate and took care of our kids. We chose this place because everything on the menu looked real interesting and we were very curious about some of the combinations And we came away enjoying everybody of every dish we had. Would highly recommend to anybody in Portland.
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REGARDS is rated 4.6 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

547 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

Cross street
Oak
Neighborhood
Portland
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Neil Zabriskie
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.regardsmaine.com/
Phone number
(207) 747-5940
Private party facilities
We can accommodate groups of up to eight for regular bookings and parties of up to 18 guests for our family-style Chef's Menu. Please reach out to hello@regardsmaine.com to reserve.

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