REGARDS
Seafood restaurant · Portland
547 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Highlights
Creative seafood & Mexican small plates, natural wines & mezcal
Creative seafood & Mexican small plates, natural wines & mezcal
"Regards is a warmly-lit spot in the Arts District that has range. Grab a seat at their marble bar for a margarita with eucalyptus during their happy hour, or make a reservation at one of their banquettes and let their knowledgeable waitstaff walk you through their menu that’s inspired by the chefs and owners’ time spent in Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York City, and Maine. Come for cocktails, delicious desserts, and great seafood that goes beyond the usual suspects you’ll find in Portland—you might eat housemade heirloom corn tortillas or specialty rice cooked with peekytoe crab and husk cherry adobo." - alana dao 2
"Chef Neil Zabriskie prepares local produce with influences from Japan, Mexico, and California at Regards in the Arts District. Slide into a chic booth and try the savory lamb neck tartare with sweet-salty razor clams and earthy sunchoke, or crispy arroz con cangrejo featuring sofrito and peekytoe crab. The drinks hold their own too, tending toward natural wines and agave spirits in winning combinations like Tenth Planet, a mezcal Negroni-style cocktail featuring strawberry Campari." - Stasia Brewczynski
"A bright, beachy downtown restaurant recognized on Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants list, this spot eschews tradition in favor of bold, globally influenced preparations. The standout is a grilled lobster marinated in lime shio koji and paired with yuzu kosho adobo, Cotija cream, and house-made tortillas—an LA-meets-Mexico-City-meets-Maine approach that pairs beautifully with the extensive natural wine and mezcal selections." - ByBriana Bononcini
"Regards is a warmly-lit spot in the Arts District that has range. Grab a seat at their marble bar for a margarita with eucalyptus during their Happy Hour, or make a reservation at one of their banquettes and let their knowledgeable waitstaff walk you through their menu that’s inspired by the chefs and owners’ time spent in Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York City, and Maine. Come for cocktails, delicious desserts, and great seafood that goes beyond the usual suspects you’ll find in Portland—you might eat housemade heirloom corn tortillas or fried brown rice cooked with peekytoe crab, husk cherries, and aji amarillo." - Alana Dao
"A seafood-forward Portland spot where chef Neil Zabriskie combines pristine Maine ingredients with influences from Mexico, Japan, and California: fresh oysters with yuzu mignonette, peekytoe crab cakes with crispy brown rice, and roasted hamachi collar with nori and tare; paired with a smart bar program and natural wine list, the cooking highlights the very best of the ingredients with thoughtful garnishes." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors
