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David's 388, South Portland, ME

David's 388

4.8
4.8
1347 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
From the owner of David's (Portland, ME), 388 is a comfortable and casual neighborhood nook where diners can enjoy a range of bold flavors. Both restaurants share the signature of Chef/Owner David Turin, and David's 388 is built "by the Chef, for the Chef." Every week, David's 388 thrills the palette with new dishes that have both creative and traditional influences spanning the width of the globe. The restaurant seats 42 including seating at a Chef’s counter overlooking the kitchen.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 347-7388
  • Website
    http://davids388.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Turin
  • Location
    388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
  • Neighbourhood
    South Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,347 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's 388 in South Portland is a charming neighborhood bistro known for its "exceptional" food and "outstanding" service. Patrons praise the "delicious" seafood pappardelle and the "amazing" lamb dishes. The restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with attentive staff and a diverse menu, making it a "must-visit" spot for locals and tourists alike. Despite occasional noise, the "friendly" atmosphere and "superb" culinary experience keep diners returning.

1,347 Reviews

  1. Deborah

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service and ambiance. Had a great dinner!

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  2. John

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our meals at David’s. Jack, our server, was attentive yet not overly present. Creative seafood dishes are their specialty!

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  3. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicous, as always. Makayla and Ian are talented chefs!

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  4. Lydia

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We return again and again. The cuisine is innovative yet like comfort food; the cocktails are sensational. We like the wait staff and the chefs; overall a 90% pleasant experience

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  5. Stephen

    Greater Boston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy dining at David’s a neighborhood gem. Faye our server/bartender was great…very attentive and friendly.

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  6. David

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food that is very nicely presented. Staff are universally pleasant and good at their jobs. We regularly come to David's 388 and are never disappointed.

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  7. Bryan

    Connecticut

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been to David’s many of times. We love it. The past two visits weren’t like the ones we experienced to keep coming back. We came for a birthday dinner, I don’t know if there are new cooks but the food was not up to par like in the past. We ordered risotto which was soupy and the special fish dish which was overcooked and cold on arrival. Mentioned to new waiter who didn’t know how to respond when we said the food was just OK. I didn’t finish my meal it was that bad- and I told the waiter it was overcooked- I just got a bill for it. There seems to be a notable change with a lot of new staff and vibe of the restaurant. Not in a rush to come back after an expensive mediocre dinner.

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  8. Victoria

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic experience we had at this gem of a restaurant. Food was outstanding and our server couldn’t have been nicer or more professional. Our food was honestly one of the best meals we have had in ages. Highly recommend.

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  9. Cynthia

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing! Menu choices gave something for everyone 🙂

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  10. Ted

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant neighborhood bistro that lives up to its reputation. We enjoyed it from welcome to good night.

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David's 388 is rated 4.8 stars by 1347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for David's 388

388 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    South Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Turin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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