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REGARDS, Portland, ME

REGARDS

4.6 (292)
$31 to $50
Seafood
547 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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

Menu

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What 292 people are saying

REGARDS 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Romantic

  • Maine

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Regards offers "fantastic, creative food" with a menu that intrigues and delights. The restaurant is praised for its "amazing unique flavors" and "extremely creative dishes and drinks," making it a standout dining experience in Portland. With a cozy and chic ambiance, Regards promises an "amazing" culinary adventure that keeps diners coming back.
292 Reviews

  1. Anne Marie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Andrea

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Julie

    Berlin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Moreen

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. Erin VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Fabulous food and service. I sat at the bar and everybody was very friendly.

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  7. Pablo VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely creative dishes and drinks, being VERY familiar with Mexican food, this was very refreshing!

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  8. Michelle VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing unique flavors. Everything perfectly executed. The chocolate cake will continue to be craved.

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  9. Sean

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Big fan of their dishes and great service. Hoping to come back soon

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  10. Brenna

    Maine1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were so excited to go here and enjoy! Service was unfortunately terrible, and on a slow night. From one restaurant worker to another… disappointing. Food was excellent
    REGARDSResponded on May 2, 2025
    I am so terribly sorry this was your experience. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the food, but terribly sad that the ball was dropped service-wise. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our guests and it seems we fell short. I have spoken to both of my staff members that evening, and shared this sad review. Please, if you might wish to come in and dine again so we can help to make it right, I can be reached at hello at regardsmaine dot com I do appreciate your honest feedback.

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REGARDS is rated 4.6 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for REGARDS

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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