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David's Restaurant, Portland, ME

David's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3861 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
    (207) 773-4340
  • Website
    http://www.davidsrestaurant.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 3,861 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David's Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food," "fantastic service," and a welcoming atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "delicious meals," including standout dishes like the "lobster ravioli" and "meatloaf." The restaurant is praised for its attentive staff and lively ambiance, making it a top choice for special occasions.

3,861 Reviews

  1. Joan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Always a great meal ! Best place for a special night with friends

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  2. julia

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    David’s was amazing. Our server was very friendly and service was very efficient. The food was incredible and it was cool being able to see into the kitchen while we were eating. Could not recommend David’s more, we absolutely loved our experience.

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  3. Tim

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place! The cocktails were great and service was outstanding! We ordered the meatloaf, a pizza, oysters, salad, and fries. The guys were happy with the meatloaf and pizza! The oysters were good. The fries were soggy but has great flavor. Salad was fine, nothing special but not bad, just expensive for what it was.

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  4. Carol

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The winter Wednesday dinner with a bottle of wine was delicious. The waiter was very attentive. A great evening.

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  5. Taylor

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good for a busy night. Service was great too, 10/10 would recommend

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  6. Joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to David’s several times and the food has always been exceptional. During our most recent visit, on a busy Saturday evening, the service was good but the server seemed overly stretched. Regarding the decor, while it was certainly clean, it seemed a little worn and could use an update.

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  7. DrJames

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Sadly despite making reservations we’re walked into a back room with none of the character that lends a lot to this place. 4th time eating here. Once we drive up just from Boston to eat here. Tonight was a disappointment. The calamari, our favorite, was drowned in dressing and chewy. The garlic knots were either overdone or chewy like they should be. My husband had steak and lobster pizza. Only steak came through. I decided to try the nearly famous meatloaf. It tasted odd. The mashed potatoes were lumpy. The sauce very strong and salty. After a while I realized the top of the meatloaf was burned and the bottom soggy. I couldn’t finish 1/2. I violated my own rule, I should have sent it back. Unfortunately for what we anticipated as out valentines dinner, a day late so we could get a table, it was not worthy. Sadly, I won’t be going here again. Too wildly off from their usual standard.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Over all great experience. Nice small restaurant with great service. Cosmo was great and the valentines menu was excellent

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  9. Dan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I came for David’s 3 course Valentine’s dinner. Not everything went exactly to plan; however, David’s staff and manager were amazing and made our entire evening very enjoyable. Food was fantastic, the corn chowder was excellent.

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  10. Kylie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing 4 course Valentine's Day dinner. Loved the oysters and Filet! Thank you!

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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 3861 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for David's Restaurant

22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Preble Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    $30 and under
  • 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, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.davidsrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (207) 773-4340
  • 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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