David's, Portland, Maine Restaurant Details

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Took my mom out to David's for her birthday. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. Our server was great, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. We were able to carry on conversation without having to shout and the overall atmosphere was superb.

We ordered the cheese plate as an appetizer. It was very delicious. It consisted of a smoked Gouda, triple cream brie and herb crusted goat. All were quite delicious and the accoutrements were spectacular as well.

For entrees we ordered the duck, the open face lobster ravioli and the shrimp and scallop skewers. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. I would highly recommend this establishment for a nice dinner.

We skipped on dessert as we had other plans

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Great experience, great food. Awesome service!

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I'd heard that David's offered the best-cooked seafood in Portland.

Not the best traditional seafood, not the best lobster, not the best oysters, and not the best elite atmosphere, but, overall, the best seafood in Portland.

I concur. If you like some of the world's best seafood prepared in a style similar to fine French cuisine--but not limited to French methods and ideas--come here. The restaurant is four-star or better in every respect, but the seafood is on the cusp of earning Michelin stars. Our visit was time well spent.

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For the price, it wasn't great. Their oysters were served with cocktail sauce which the menu described as something much more elegant. Overall this was a metaphor for everything we had: described as more elegant than the execution. I would have liked this place more if they weren't priced and positioned as an upscale fine dining establishment. The server was nice, but I wouldn't go back.

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This place is an awesome restaurant if you're looking to have a fine dining experience and have some "not-so-fine dining" eaters with you. Davids marries fine dining and comfort food and it was fantastic. Simple and great menu top to bottom, wonderful atmosphere even if seating is limited and great service! We WILL be coming back whenever we're in town! Make reservations!