Central Provisions
8 expert reviews
“The tapas-style menu celebrates both land and sea, with spicy beef salad, Maine fried oysters and green garlic gazpacho.”
– Tasting Table
Gayot
14.0
"Small plates prepared in an open kitchen in Portlandâs Old Port; creative cocktails and a nice wine selection, too." Full review
The Infatuation
"They serve a wide range of shared plates, like surf clam ceviche, suckling pig, and a bunch of charcuterie, which makes it a great spot to come with a group and order as much as you can. " Full review
Zagat
"An open kitchen turns out eclectic small plates including crudos, salads and creatively prepared vegetables at this rustic-chic Old Port eatery also specializing in craft cocktails, punches." Full review
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P.S. No reservations.
New York Times
"You’ll find small plates and a new patio from which to savor, say, a caramelized bocadillo sandwich with sheep’s milk cheese, saba and membrillo paste s you gaze toward a distant pier "
What to Do This Summer: Portland, Maine
August 24, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"A focus on small plates with fresh ingredients allows you to sample everything Central Provisions has to offer"
Maine Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's
"Small plates done right." Full review
Fodor's
"Small plates take center stage at Old Port’s award-winning, always-busy bôite, with chef Chris Gould...cheekily pairing stalwart Maine ingredients with luxurious and global ones." Full review
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If the rhubarb honey cake is on the menu, don’t even think twice.