Restaurants near Merrill Auditorium

70 restaurants available nearby

1. The Corner Room

4.8

Exceptional(931)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Portland

Booked 19 times today

Established at the top of Portland's Old Port since 2009, The Corner Room offers guests a convival & socialable atmosphere with exceptional service. A gathering spot where friends & families can share a snack or a meal. Enjoy seating at the taps, antipasti bar, or table service -all with views of the open kitchen. Head Chef Greg Wilson & Sous Chef Jason Macguire create staple dishes using local & Italian ingrediants with authentic techniques. The menu is pleasingly varied. Delight in the Bruschetta, Verduras, Procsciutto & Greens Pizza or Fettucini Bolognese to name a few - all served with a well rounded wine, spirit, & beer selection. Founded By Chef/Owner Harding Lee Smith, The Corner Room, is part of "The Rooms" Restaurant Group.Parties of 5 or more & guests with any questions are asked to call (207) 879 4747 during regular buisness hours & we will be happy to assist you. Please note that tables will be held for 10 minutes after reservation time.

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2. David's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3791)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Portland

Booked 30 times today

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 acreative 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.

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3. Eighteen95, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

4.4

Awesome(332)

Price: Moderate

• American • Portland

Booked 4 times today

Eighteen95 offers warm, intimate décor, punctuated by softly lit chandeliers and a lovely brick fireplace. Our signature restaurant specializes in modern American dishes with a New England flourish, including lobster stew, bison, lobster stuffed with Maine crab meat, scallops and shrimp and Chef’s daily specials. We strive to use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, and we also offer an extensive collection of regional and international wines. Our desserts and ice cream are made in house and change seasonally.

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4. The Armory Lounge, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

4.0

Excellent(8)

Price: Moderate

• American • Portland

Booked 1 time today

The Armory Lounge in the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is a popular bar and restaurant in downtown Portland’s Old Port district. Located in the lower lobby of the hotel, the Armory Lounge provides a cozy atmosphere for hotel guests, and is also considered one of the best bars in downtown Portland by locals. Known for its delicious and inventive cocktails, the Armory also has a wide variety of wine and beer, including several local Maine craft beers. Lunch and dinner options include small plates, soups and salads, sandwiches, fresh local seafood and hearty entrées, such as Fish and Chips and Baked Lazy Man’s Lobster.The Armory Lounge is primarily a walk in seating establishment. If you do not see availability online please come in and grab a seat! Seasonally we will serve in the Garden Cafe and not inside in the Armory Lounge.

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5. The Garden Cafe, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

4.4

Awesome(5)

Price: Moderate

• American • Portland

The Garden Café, at the Portland Regency Hotel and Spa - In the warmer months (and weather permitting), we invite you to dine al fresco across the street from the hotel at our enchanting Garden Café. Open for lunch, dinner, cocktails, or dessert, the café is framed by flowers, trees, and gentle ocean breezes; it’s a fabulous destination for catching up with friends or colleagues over delicious fare. During inclement weather we will serve inside at the Armory Lounge.

6. Evo Kitchen + Bar

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4.6

Exceptional(723)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Portland

Local food. Bold flavors. With a chic, energetic vibe, Evo puts an unconventional twist on tradition. Maine's micro-seasons enable our Chefs to play - they are always coming up with new dishes and dynamic ways of preparing the food you know and love. Immerse yourself in an experience at our open-concept kitchen by sitting right in the action, at the window counter, or up in our mezzanine. We require a credit card to reserve any seat. Reservations cancelled within 24hrs prior to your experience will incur a charge of $25 per person Questions please call (207)358-7830

7. David's Opus Ten

4.8

Exceptional(181)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Portland

David’s Opus Ten is open during each season for limited and exclusive pop-up events, celebrating seasonal products as they become available. Look forward to David’s Opus Ten Test Kitchen events, Maine Restaurant Week (March), and Portland Wine Week (June). Go to our events page to see what’s coming up.This intimate restaurant within a restaurant is like nothing else in Portland. Chef David is in the Opus kitchen himself to prepare this hyper-local menu. Cocktails and a surprise hors d'oeuvres promptly at 6:00 PM, followed by seven set courses with optional wine pairings or a mocktail option.Reservations are strongly recommend as seating is limited to 18 guests and it sells out very quickly.Opus Ten is also available year round for special events, private dinners, and parties.

8. Lucky Cheetah

4.7

Exceptional(121)

Price: Expensive

• Dim Sum • Portland

Booked 20 times today

Dim sum enthusiasts and champagne lovers alike can indulge in in the elevated, yet unpretentious fine-dining experience offered in this sexy, and intimate underground hideaway. The menu honors Cantonese classics with dishes like Xiaolongbao and Char Siu Bao, while creative offerings such as Foie Gras Blackberry Dumplings with Brown Butter Miso Crumb showcase culinary innovation in this celebration of Chinese American fare. A deep champagne and wine list complements the menu, and at the 14-seat Pink Italian Stone bar, classic cocktails are shaken up with unique spice combinations and Asian-produced liquors, like a Manhattan riff “Doyer’s Street” made with Chinese five-spice infused Burbon and Fernet Michaud from Portland, MENote: Table reservation durations: 1,5 hours for parties of two, 2hours for parties of 4 or more. Walk-in seats are available at the bar.

9. Solo Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(2644)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Portland

Booked 37 times today

We currently offer in-house dining Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30-10:00pm (last dinner seating is at 9:30). Takeout is no longer available at this time. Patio dining is available Memorial Day weekend through September and always subject to weather. Please call us directly to reserve a patio table, but keep in mind that of the six 4-tops available outside, three are kept for walk-ins only.Our restaurant features Paolo Laboa, international chef from Genova, Italy. His menu consists of simple, flavorful and authentic Northern Italian cuisine. This includes handmade pasta, crudo (raw fish), fresh pizza and an all-Italian wine list. Ingredients are sourced locally, from various Maine farms and from the Gulf of Maine, whenever possible.

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10. Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9

Exceptional(1353)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Portland

Booked 18 times today

Isa is a small neighborhood bistro serving eclectic and seasonally driven menu. Reservations are available inside the dining room up to 30 days out, with a maximum of 8 guests. Our private outdoor patio is open seasonally with same day reservations available only, as it is uncovered and weather permitting (not dog friendly). Please provide 24 hours notice for cancellations or a late cancellation fee may apply. Friday lunch available 11:30-4pm. Dinner daily 4-9pm, except closed on Tuesdays.A husband and wife duo! A 2023 James Beard nominated chef, Isaul Perez brings his experience cooking French and Italian food in NYC to life with a splash of his Mexican heritage. His wife Suzie is a certified sommelier and face of the front. They showcase local farms and purveyors, offer craft beers and house specialty cocktails. The dining room is cozy and quaint with an original black tin ceiling. Be sure to order any of the Mexican dishes, whatever they may be!

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Kelsey
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We come back to David’s every time we visit Portland. The food is fresh and locally sourced. The open scratch kitchen is a pleasure to watch, the chefs all seem to work cohesively together and it reflects in the consistency of the dishes! Do yourself a favor if you’re in a group of 4 or less book the kitchen bar seats so you can watch the culinary magic! Yummmm.
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David's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Portland
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Amy
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very nice for our first Thanksgiving out in a restaurant.
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Eighteen95, at The Portland Regency Hotel & SpaPrice: Moderate• American• Portland
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Brian
Maine •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of the best servers / service we have had all year. Looked like a good value happy hour at the Bar only. The Pasta dishes were amazing. The pizza was very good, but not as good as the pasta. The bread was also great.
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The Corner RoomPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portland
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Jeffvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 3, 2024
Truly, outstanding and quaint little place we had just flown up from Atlanta and the temperature change was a little more than I was dressed for the waitress, walked into the hotel, grabbed a blanket from housekeeping, and came back and wrapped it around me! Truly, outstanding service food was good. Wine list was a little bit light.
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The Garden Cafe, at The Portland Regency Hotel & SpaPrice: Moderate• American• Portland
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4.4
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Jeffvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 10, 2024
Nice spot to go, wine was a good value and staff were very good
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The Armory Lounge, at The Portland Regency Hotel & SpaPrice: Moderate• American• Portland
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70 restaurants available nearby

1. The Corner Room

2. David's Restaurant

3. Eighteen95, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

4. The Armory Lounge, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

5. The Garden Cafe, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

6. Evo Kitchen + Bar

7. David's Opus Ten

8. Lucky Cheetah

9. Solo Italiano

10. Isa Bistro - Portland

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