For Maine Restaurant Week, David’s Monument Square presents a three-course menu that captures the energy of downtown dining – vibrant, inviting, and consistently flavorful, It’s a reflection of the restaurant’s commitment to approachable cuisine executed with care and just the right touch of refinement.
Starteres
Salmon & Roasted Corn Cakes
Salmon & white fish | sweet-spicy remoulade | quick pickled cabbage slaw
Duck Andouille Meatballs
Hudson Valley magret duck | Creole mustard | green apple | arugula
Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque (GF)
Cinnamon crème fraîche | white balsamic | ginger glaze
Arugula Salad (VG, N)
Blue cheese | cranberries | spiced pecans | shaved red onion | blood orange vinaigrette
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Entrées
Pan-Seared Hake (GF)
Butternut squash risotto | snow pea succotash | maple brown butter | cider reduction
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Filet Mignon (GF)
Maple mashed sweets | spinach | apple-ginger chutney
David’s Almost Famous Meatloaf
Porcini mushroom jus | garlic mashed potato | maple-glazed carrots | crispy cumin onions
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Desserts
Maine Blueberry Crisp (N)
Vanilla ice cream
Crème Brûlée (GF, N)
Maine maple syrup | amaretto
Chocolate & Strawberry Pavlova (GF, N)
Chocolate meringue | orange curd | raspberry whip
22 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101
David’s Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Portland’s Monument Square dining scene since 1997. Led by Maine Restaurant Association Chef of the Year David Turin, the restaurant balances refined technique with elevated comfort — serving longtime guest favorites alongside seasonally inspired dishes that showcase both creativity and consistency.
Located in the heart of downtown, David’s remains a welcoming gathering place known for bold flavor, warm hospitality, and the kind of memorable dishes that keep guests returning year after year.