David’s Restaurant

Their filet is the greatest thing I have ever tasted in the entirety of my life. It is fit for the gods!
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David’s is in a great location and the décor is great but I have to say the food and service are just adequate. The bartender was attentive while we waited on our table, but after we were seated we felt incredibly rushed. We were in and out of there in about 45 minutes.
The food was okay, not outstanding (and not near as good as the David’s in Kport or South Portland). We waited for our bread, then it came out with the appetizers and before we were half way through those, the main courses came. I had the duck and it was underdone, and I prefer my meats rare so that’s saying something. It was also rather bland.
I feel as if I am being totally negative here, and that’s not usually like me, but after reading some of the other reviews, I think it might be in a downward trend. I’d like to try it again, but with the prices I’d need to be convinced to return.

Couldn’t have been more impressed with the food and service here. We stopped in for lunch around Christmas time and were led into a lovely back part of the restaurant called Opus Ten. The room was adorable and decorated beautifully. In addition to the lunch menu they also offered a buffet option around $ 12. Great value! My date ordered the cheddar and chive crusted haddock with crab. We were served a complimentary basket with garlic bread that was completely orgasmic. The buffet had options from pizza to salad and braised meat with lots of dessert options. The pizza was really unique in the way of the non traditional toppings. The crusted haddock was completely amazing as well. Really great lunch deal and loved the vibe here. Would dine here again on our next Portland trip.

One of the best happy hours in town from one if the city’s premier fine dining locations. It features $ 5 appetizers and $ 4 select local pints.
I ordered the calamari and the pot stickers and was quite impressed. The calamari was fresh, with a light yet crisp and salty batter – on point, if I say so myself. The dipping sauce was a creative fusion of sweet and spicy thousand island and tangy coconut base. It carries a funky flavor that complements the calamari well, albeit in an untraditional way. The potstickers were also quite good. The potstickers were also a success. They were on the crispier side, and contained a mix of meat and spring vegetables. Very tasty!
The indoor dining has a classy ambiance – low light and some sort of smooth jazz or acoustic music playing. The patio is also great when it’s in season. Monument Square is a great place to enjoy a beer and quality appetizers on the end of a full summer day in the city.

First of all, we do appreciate being accommodated since we were late for our reservation by over 30 mins and were seated almost immediately upon arrival. Service was attentive but not stellar. water glass was empty for nearly 15 mins before being noticed. My wife noticed a large piece of lettuce under an adjacent table and then several other pieces of assorted food items under others in the area. We found out why. when the servers wipe the tables they merely push the food onto the floor as a matter of practice. My wife and I thought for a reputable restaurant like David’s this would be un heard of… apparently not. Food was good but not over the top as I would have expected given the prices. Bottom line, we expected more but didn’t get it. I think David Furin needs to spend some time in his restaurants to make sure they meet his standards.

They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and provide a vegan option. The service was wonderful and I really liked the atmosphere.

Very disappointed in tonight’s dining experience. I have eaten at David’s several times before, and have always been happy with the food and service, but tonight, the food was not up to the standards I expect from David’s.
My dining companion loved his meal, the lobster «ravioli,» and having tried his dish, I agree; it was delicious and chock-​full of seafood. I ordered the cheddar and chive crusted haddock and crab. The fish arrived and was undercooked to the point of being raw in the center (not what you want with haddock) and the entire meal was only lukewarm. I am loathe to send meals back, but this time I did. I was asked if I wanted something new, or if I wanted them to just put the fish back in the oven. I opted for the latter, though I believe that, particularly given the price point, they should have offered to make the entire dish over again. So, it was reheated, which then meant that the part of the fish that was not initially undercooked ended up dry. I am no chef, but I know how to cook fish, and this was not the way to do it. The entire dish was woefully underseasoned and the crab cake, while tasty, was mostly potato.
Both my companion and I had 2 drinks and spent over $ 100. No one ever offered to comp anything, not even a drink, which would have been the right thing to do, and I would have left happy, if not entirely satisfied. Instead, I have no interest or intention of going back to David’s and will advise my friends to avoid it as well.
Overall a lackluster experience, though our server was lovely. I won’t be back anytime soon.

My husband and I are completely okay with judging a restaurant based on their burgers. I’ve had amazing $ 6 burgers and fantastic $ 20 burgers.
David’s burgers were a huge disappointment. I would expect some flavor for a $ 12 burger. Some restaurants can do a burger with cheddar cheese and applewood bacon really well. David’s isn’t one of them. Oh… don’t even get me started on the extra FOUR DOLLARS for a handful of fries as a substitute for potato chips. This is Maine… it’s not like potatoes are expensive.
The service wasn’t great either. We came for an early lunch and we waited a long time for our food. My mother-​in-​law had to flag down the waiter for the check.
David’s is in a great location, but I don’t think we will be going back. It seems like it would be a nice place for dinner, but based on our lunch experience I’ve lost interest. There are too many other places in Portland to try.

My family and I have been to Portland on several occasions, and this is honestly the first time we weren’t impressed. My mom got a Moscow mule which is one of her favorite drinks, it tasted like they used far too much lime juice it was bad enough to even send it back, which is a rarity for us being that I work in the service industry so we tend not to sweat the small stuff.
My steak was over done and drowned in sauce, which I get with the steak sauce is a complete preference, but the steak bring over done and tough is a mistake by the kitchen. My father’s steak was much the same, as well as my mother’s all over done and covered in sauce with just a starch and no veggies on the plates, this is something we asked specifically about the waiter assured us it would come with whatever was fresh, which was a lie.
The only thing stopping me from rating this place at a 1 star is that their location in Kennebunkport is actually very good, it’s sad to see this place doesn’t keep up the tradition of quality food, with a great raw bar and view.

Came here for happy hour with a few girlfriends (Monday-​Friday from 3−6pm). Solid 3.5 star happy hour in my book. There are a handful of food choices that range from $ 5 – 12. The choices are basically appetizers on any menu and priced and portioned as such. I didn’t feel like I was getting a happy hour deal here, just choosing from an appetizer portion of a menu. The menu didn’t really excite me, but I was hungry. I chose the bruschetta ($ 5.75) and pot stickers ($ 5). With the bruschetta you get three large pieces that tasted okay, they were very messy to eat and sticky. Probably would not order again. The pot stickers were tasty, you get about 10 – 12 quarter sized pot stickers. I would probably order these again for the price.
The drink menu looked more exciting. There were some interesting and unique options to choose from. Infused cocktails, well martinis and manhattans are $ 6. Sangria and house wines are $ 5. Draft beer $ 4. The infused cocktails are what got my attention. I chose the spiced punch cause of the mention of nutmeg in the description. I was looking forward to something different. Unfortunately, there was no spice about it. If there was any nutmeg in the drink you could not taste it. Just tasted like fruit punch. The drink tasted fine, but I ordered it specifically for the nutmeg experience.
Would I come back? Probably. The service was friendly. However, the space is rather small and intimate. The tables are also small and I would not recommend this place to parties greater than 2 – 3 people unless you made a reservation.

David’s is just wonderful! We visited the Portland Museum of Art and decided to have an early dinner. We enjoyed happy hour cocktails – my martini was excellent, even with the rail vodka. We kept ordering little plates: truffle oil potato chips, fried Brussels sprouts, and the bread knots were divine – hot and filled with butter. The boys had hamburgers and truffle fries and the girls had the haddock, which was perfectly cooked. We topped the meal off with cappuccinos. It was a lovely meal, the service is great, and we hope to go back the next time we’re in the area.

Whats not to like? Great food great service
Ali are waitress was accommodating sincere informative and versatile the food was presented well. Maybe salty but i don’t salt so you may love.
The blackened filet was better than n new York. Ohhhhhhhh love this place

Fantastic!
Enjoyed the Tuna and lobster ravioli. Delicious food and cocktails.
Great service too.

Great service and food. Especially loved the garlic knots served instead of your traditional italian bread and butter. I was here with a large party and our waiter was cheerful, efficient, and honest when helping us decide on what to eat. I went with a salmon special with mussels and chorizo. While a little salty, the fish was cooked perfectly and the mussels were delicious. I tried my friend’s scallops from her lobster ravioli entrée and wished I had ordered it for myself. I got a «daydreamer» cocktail which was the perfect amount of sweet. We ordered two cheese plates for the table which was probably the only downfall, in my opinion; too small of a portion for the money.
If you are looking for great seafood in an intimate setting in Portland, I’d reccommend David’s.

When in Maine… I suppose that one should go and eat at a seafood restaurant… That serves pizza… Unless, of course, you are not in the mood for seafood or gluten… Then, this is a bad choice for a restaurant.
Outdoor seating is plentiful, and it may be preferable to the indoor seating is the kitchen is grilling away and baking pizza without venting the place. If your server is kind, hopefully a note will help alleviate the eye-​watering smoke. The staff here is super friendly and accommodating. The bar is huge, and there is an equally impressive drink menu that is 3 pages (compared to the 1 for the menu of food choices).
The menu attempts to label what is vegetarian, gluten free and vegan. However, I find it strange that there was a vegan mark next to the bruschetta with cheese… So… Why should one believe the other markings??? Mmmm… Not sure. None of the salad or vegetable appetizers are vegan… But you can ask to have an ingredient or two held off the item to make it vegan. Still… How can you ask to hold something off if you don’t know everything that’s in it? I am not convinced they are aware either.
The menu marks 2 vegan items– a vegan pizza with cashew cream base and a stir fry. It might be just about the worst stir fry ever? The sauce was watery. The veggies were interesting, but??? Arugula? Navy beans? Minced red pepper? Ummm… I liked the veggie mix, but it should’ve just been like the rest of the menu: American or Italian flavors. Weak showing here for those seeking specific dietary restrictions.

Though the interior was less than impressive, I have been led to believe that this one of the better restaurants in downtown Portland, but we were there for the happy hour that runs 3−6PM daily. Though the bar was empty on our arrival, it quickly filled after a group of business people began arriving. My wife enjoyed a pair of Placido pinot grigios while my wine of choice was Hidden Crush cabernet sauvignon. Priced at only $ 4 per glass, I can recommend both. We also enjoyed a bowl of PEI mussels cooked in a tarragon, white wine and butter sauce along with a garlic knots that proved to be addictive.

Ah, Portland, Maine. So many restaurants, so little time. And there is David’s. After dining many times at Fore Street, Street and Co, and many others, last night we went to Davids. The food is right there with the best of Portland. I had a signature Cosmo which was lovely for 10 bucks, very reasonable for today’s skyrocketing cocktail prices. We shared the muscles of the day and the fried Brussels sprouts. Perfect! I had the most amazing lobster roll as my main course. About a pound and a half lobster with great mayo, served in a croissant with the best homemade chips ever. All of us loved our food.
Two complaints, ergo 4 stars instead of 5. The dining room window table temperature was way too warm. second, and most irksome was the EXORBITANT price of espresso, $ 3.95 for a single and a whopping $ 7.50 for a double. Out of whack with otherwise very fair prices for everything else.
We will happily return next year, but will avoid the espresso.

Back in my college days at Boston University, there was one fine-​dining restaurant on campus called (I think) «Top of the Charles». It was supposed to be the best the school had to offer, and where the school’s regents, president, and trustees dined. It was where students went to impress dates and parents.
The reality was the menu items were given fancy names, but came out looking like… well, shit on fancy plates.
David’s Restaurant, unfortunately, is the first restaurant to successfully reawaken my memory of my college «fine dining» eatery after 20 years of selective amnesia. No, it’s not terrible, and it isn’t shit on fancy China. But I think it tries too hard. Expectations were UP there… reality was knee-​high.
Don’t get me wrong, there are a few good gems. The garlic/​Parmesan free bread is good, the Brussels sprouts awesome, mussels, and steak entrée were very good. But everything else was strictly college-​level. Salmon cakes and their sauces confused the palate, the clam chowder was «interesting», the peanut soba in the peppered seared tuna tasted like a peanut butter accident, the tuna was a complete clash of taste buds, and the crème brûlée tasted highschool.
I’m hoping I got this restaurant on an off night. The service is good, friendly, and earnest. Ambience is casual and alive. I won’t write it off for now, and may come back another time to try.

David’s Restaurant — Portland, ME — 7÷21÷2015
For an out of towner the parking is a bit put-​offish initially until you figure out that although you probably won’t find off street parking any time soon, there are large municipal paring garages very close by. The sign is not that visible from the street and I had to call called to confirm the GPS brought me to the right place.
They are actually two restaurants in one location… David’s Restaurant and David’s Opus Ten that have somewhat different menus and seating… Why??? I’m not quite sure… For this seating I am at David’s restaurant…
I was immediately seated by the very friendly hostess and introduced to Angela, my server. The décor is interesting and somewhat eclectic with its mix of earth tones, brick and art. The kitchen is visible from the left dining room and large ceiling fans waft the delicious aromas thruout the building…
I’m not much of a drinker but they had quite the selection of International wines as well… All available by the bottle, half bottle or glass… Not to mention the specialty drinks and a selection of bottled & draft beers…
Sitting waiting for me on my table were some of the most amazing garlic Nuts tossed in Garlic, Olive Oil & Parmesan Cheese… I’ve ever had! It bit warmer than room temperature and I almost wonder if they weren’t just purposely put out for me as I had reservations to tonights dining extravaganza…
The Clam Chowdah was every bit as scrumptious as I imagined it would be with its chunks of potatoes, bacon, herbs and onions… Accompanying the Chowdah were two
Grilled Shrimps with Lime, Brown Sugar and Citrus Almond Coulis– Tequila Lime Shrimp they called it.
For my main. The 1 ½ Lb Lobstah… Common…, I am in Maine on the coast aren’t I? What else would I have here… That along with Garlic Mashed Potatoes… Perfectly prepared with little chunks of They cal this dish; «The David’s Lobstah Dinner»…
I gotta tell you… My mouth is watering! The aroma… The décor… The first courses… Mmmmm… Mmmmmm…
I was going to pass on dessert right up until Angela mentioned the Snickers CheeseCake in an Oreo Cookie Crumb crust…
Let me tell you about the Cappuccino… Three layers… Cream… Café… Frothed Milk… and it that isn’t enough… a Rock Candy Stir! One of the nicer presentations of Cappuccino out there today…
Everything about this place is awesome. I quickly forgot about the initial parking thing… Next time you find yourself in Portland Maine around dinner time, you need to come here! I highly recommend it!

Enjoyable meal in casual atmosphere. Haddock with crab meat was very good. Filet special good but slightly undercooked for medium steak. I should know being from Texas. Bread was amazingly evil. Wine by the glass was generous.

I brought my boyfriend for dinner on his birthday after reading all of the excellent Unilocal reviews. I was surprised to see that there were only a handful of other people at the restaurant. The food was excellent! The garlic rolls were out of this world, and the olive oil dipping sauce was to die for. We ordered the duck potstickers which were on the specials menu that day. They were AMAZING. I’m still thinking about them days later! We also had the Conan the Barbarian pizza which was great. I’d be curious to try the other things on the menu.
The only downside was that they close pretty early (9 pm). We ordered a bottle of wine and it was tough to finish in the time we were there.

Table for 4 by the bar. Very busy night as it was restaurant week. Our waitress (Allison) handled the busy night and with a smile. We all chose off the restaurant week menu. Choice of 1 from each of the 3 courses. We chose arugula salads, butternut squash soup, and a andouille sausage salad. We were all very happy with our first course. 3 of us ordered the hake over spinach and the other ordered meatloaf. Everyone completely happy with their entrees. The fish was light and cooked perfectly. Meatloaf was unlike your traditional heavy meatloaf. Had a little crunch. Really great favors. Dessert was crime brûlée, brownie with ice cream and some sort of a chocolate fudge mousse cake. All delicious.