REGARDS

"One of Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022, this sleek downtown spot certainly isn’t making a traditional lobster roll. But then again, nothing at Regards is traditional. Before chef-owner Neil Zabriskie found home in Portland, he spent years cheffing at New York City’s Tertulia, an erstwhile Spanish restaurant famous for its paellas. His new space is bright and beachy, which pairs well with the seafood-driven LA-meets-Mexico City-meets-Maine menu. Dive in and order the biggest wildcard on our list: grilled lobster marinated in lime shio koji and served with yuzu kosho adobo, Cotija cream, and house-made tortillas. It pairs beautifully with the eatery’s 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

"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

"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 2, Team Infatuation

"Small plates restaurant inspired by Los Angeles and Maine cultures, with a chic crowd and natural wine." - Coolstuff Team