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Douro brings the spirit of coastal Europe to the heart of Portland. This vibrant restaurant and wine bar offers an exquisite fusion of Portuguese-inspired flavors and fresh Maine seafood. Experience the elegance of their showcase raw bar, where each oyster and delicacy is a testament to quality. With a thoughtfully curated wine list, creative non-alcoholic cocktails, and a bright, welcoming atmosphere, Douro is the perfect destination for any occasion. A dedicated private dining room also provides an intimate setting for your special events.
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Address: 110 Thames St Suite A, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 805-8255
Website: http://www.douroportland.com/
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Reviews
catherine knott
Went here for a business dinner and thoroughly enjoyed sharing lots of small plates.
The service was excellent. Fried calamari had thinly slices green olives which were just the perfect addition. Plenty of options for a pescatarian and really killer wine choices.
Save room for dessert. The chocolate mousse was incredible with nuts, a touch of lemon zest and sea salt.
… moreThe service was excellent. Fried calamari had thinly slices green olives which were just the perfect addition. Plenty of options for a pescatarian and really killer wine choices.
Save room for dessert. The chocolate mousse was incredible with nuts, a touch of lemon zest and sea salt.
Amaury S
Portuguese food in Maine? We were skeptical, but Douro delivered and just exceeded my expectations in every way.
First off, I want to give a shoutout to the staff. We were running late for our reservation due to some unexpected delays, and we called them and they were so accommodating. From the moment we stepped inside, as others have mentioned, we felt like we were in a bustling Portuguese/Spanish taverna.
The restaurant is beautiful inside, and relatively compact (which I think leads to the lively and bustling atmosphere). The tiles and decor are reminiscent of Portugal, although our server told us that the menu is also influenced by Spanish cuisine (note that Spanish influence is more subtle; the place is definitely more Portuguese fare than anything else). We sat at this bar-like area near the kitchen, where we had a partial view of all the action. At first, I thought it would be tight and uncomfortable, but it worked just fine.
We started our night with the vermouth service, a $14/pp (2 people minimum) vermouth experience that I cannot recommend enough. We got two glasses filled with their house vermouth + a small carafe with more (it was delicious), frozen grapes, lemon, sparkling water, Spanish potato chips, and the most delicious olives. It was enough to make two vermouth-based drinks. If you’re into vermouth, this is a must.
We were impressed by the extensive menu and, in retrospect, ordered too much food from the excitement (there was no room for dessert, sadly). The menu included many small, shareable dishes (as expected) and local seafood, but also offered sizable mains. The “small plates” portions ended up being bigger than expected (nice surprise!). We loved everything. The green eggs and ham were a hit, as was the Gildas. The pork belly (pork pica Pau) was delicious. We definitely had too much salt between the gem lettuce and the salt cod croquettes; the latter was on the saltier side but still delicious.
My husband’s ribeye was good, albeit “not out of this world” according to him, but my half-chicken with spicy marinade and honey was one of the best chicken dishes I’ve had this year.
All in all, I think Douro will be a hit in Portland. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back.
… moreFirst off, I want to give a shoutout to the staff. We were running late for our reservation due to some unexpected delays, and we called them and they were so accommodating. From the moment we stepped inside, as others have mentioned, we felt like we were in a bustling Portuguese/Spanish taverna.
The restaurant is beautiful inside, and relatively compact (which I think leads to the lively and bustling atmosphere). The tiles and decor are reminiscent of Portugal, although our server told us that the menu is also influenced by Spanish cuisine (note that Spanish influence is more subtle; the place is definitely more Portuguese fare than anything else). We sat at this bar-like area near the kitchen, where we had a partial view of all the action. At first, I thought it would be tight and uncomfortable, but it worked just fine.
We started our night with the vermouth service, a $14/pp (2 people minimum) vermouth experience that I cannot recommend enough. We got two glasses filled with their house vermouth + a small carafe with more (it was delicious), frozen grapes, lemon, sparkling water, Spanish potato chips, and the most delicious olives. It was enough to make two vermouth-based drinks. If you’re into vermouth, this is a must.
We were impressed by the extensive menu and, in retrospect, ordered too much food from the excitement (there was no room for dessert, sadly). The menu included many small, shareable dishes (as expected) and local seafood, but also offered sizable mains. The “small plates” portions ended up being bigger than expected (nice surprise!). We loved everything. The green eggs and ham were a hit, as was the Gildas. The pork belly (pork pica Pau) was delicious. We definitely had too much salt between the gem lettuce and the salt cod croquettes; the latter was on the saltier side but still delicious.
My husband’s ribeye was good, albeit “not out of this world” according to him, but my half-chicken with spicy marinade and honey was one of the best chicken dishes I’ve had this year.
All in all, I think Douro will be a hit in Portland. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back.
Andy Rodrigue
Douro might be my new favorite restaurant in Portland…
The menu reads like a choose your own adventure with lots of absolutely delicious, Portuguese-inspired dishes. We essentially ordered one of every small plate, plus a daily special of a red snapper crudo (which stole the show). Both croqueta options were the best I’ve ever tasted and the omelette melted in our hungry mouths. While Douro offers an excellent wine selection, we were focused on their simple, yet amazing cocktails. The vermouth spritz and the mint margarita (made with chartreuse) stood out among the rest. Dessert was another “one of everything” journey, but the star of that show was the rich chocolate mousse, topped with salty peanuts which made me think all other desserts need to step up their game. Paired with a dessert port, the whole experience was wonderful and I will probably crave it until the next time we have a chance to stay in Portland. Also, our waiter, Andrew was great and I’m pretty sure we’re all best friends now. 10/10 we will definitely return!!
… moreThe menu reads like a choose your own adventure with lots of absolutely delicious, Portuguese-inspired dishes. We essentially ordered one of every small plate, plus a daily special of a red snapper crudo (which stole the show). Both croqueta options were the best I’ve ever tasted and the omelette melted in our hungry mouths. While Douro offers an excellent wine selection, we were focused on their simple, yet amazing cocktails. The vermouth spritz and the mint margarita (made with chartreuse) stood out among the rest. Dessert was another “one of everything” journey, but the star of that show was the rich chocolate mousse, topped with salty peanuts which made me think all other desserts need to step up their game. Paired with a dessert port, the whole experience was wonderful and I will probably crave it until the next time we have a chance to stay in Portland. Also, our waiter, Andrew was great and I’m pretty sure we’re all best friends now. 10/10 we will definitely return!!
Victor Joly
I was genuinely excited to try Douro, but I left feeling confused and disappointed, as though I hadn’t received good value for the money.
To start with the positives: the restaurant is beautiful. The interior is elegant and luxurious, with a great ambiance. The open kitchen is a nice touch, and the decor overall is very well done.
Service was also strong. While we did wait quite a while for our main dishes, it wasn’t a major issue. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout the evening.
The cocktails were good—simple, well-executed, and reasonably priced. I had hoped to see more signature or creative options, but what we ordered was enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the food and pricing are where the experience fell short. We ordered a mix of small plates and mains, and several dishes were underwhelming given their cost.
The salted cod croquettes had a filling reminiscent of French brandade de morue, which did taste good. However, the thick, sweet dough was puzzling. The sweetness overwhelmed the dish and didn’t pair well with the cod’s saltiness. It also felt inauthentic to Portuguese cuisine.
The octopus had good flavor overall, but the texture was noticeably chewy, which was disappointing.
The Brussels sprouts and patatas bravas were solid and good side dishes.
The cod entrée was the most problematic dish. At $34, it consisted of three small pieces of cod served with bread and covered in a sauce that was essentially flavorless and underseasoned. While the fish itself was cooked reasonably well, the cook across the three pieces was inconsistent, and the lack of seasoning and depth made the dish feel particularly disappointing for the price.
The chicken was nicely spiced and had an interesting coating, but it was slightly overcooked and far too expensive for what was served.
The pork dish was more distinctive, with well-executed spices and sauce, yet once again, the pricing felt difficult to justify.
I will say that all the dishes were very nicely presented and looked beautiful.
Portland is a very competitive food city. A $34 entrée—or even $18 small plates—needs to deliver on flavor, execution, and value. I don’t mind paying premium prices when a dish earns it, but in this case, too many items left me unsatisfied.
… moreTo start with the positives: the restaurant is beautiful. The interior is elegant and luxurious, with a great ambiance. The open kitchen is a nice touch, and the decor overall is very well done.
Service was also strong. While we did wait quite a while for our main dishes, it wasn’t a major issue. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout the evening.
The cocktails were good—simple, well-executed, and reasonably priced. I had hoped to see more signature or creative options, but what we ordered was enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the food and pricing are where the experience fell short. We ordered a mix of small plates and mains, and several dishes were underwhelming given their cost.
The salted cod croquettes had a filling reminiscent of French brandade de morue, which did taste good. However, the thick, sweet dough was puzzling. The sweetness overwhelmed the dish and didn’t pair well with the cod’s saltiness. It also felt inauthentic to Portuguese cuisine.
The octopus had good flavor overall, but the texture was noticeably chewy, which was disappointing.
The Brussels sprouts and patatas bravas were solid and good side dishes.
The cod entrée was the most problematic dish. At $34, it consisted of three small pieces of cod served with bread and covered in a sauce that was essentially flavorless and underseasoned. While the fish itself was cooked reasonably well, the cook across the three pieces was inconsistent, and the lack of seasoning and depth made the dish feel particularly disappointing for the price.
The chicken was nicely spiced and had an interesting coating, but it was slightly overcooked and far too expensive for what was served.
The pork dish was more distinctive, with well-executed spices and sauce, yet once again, the pricing felt difficult to justify.
I will say that all the dishes were very nicely presented and looked beautiful.
Portland is a very competitive food city. A $34 entrée—or even $18 small plates—needs to deliver on flavor, execution, and value. I don’t mind paying premium prices when a dish earns it, but in this case, too many items left me unsatisfied.
Dani Wyman
Excellent all around! Bar service was great, very approachable cocktails (love the mint marg) and friendly/helpful bartender Bianca! Food selection was perfect – a good amount of options but not overwhelming. Everything was delish; the cabbage small plate is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten and the steak was to die for. Atmosphere was relaxed and they had super comfy bar stools. Overall a top 5 dining experience for this year. I’ll be back!
… moreNat B
Absolutely delicious brunch! Everything I got was perfection. Highly recommend the Pao de Deus and Pastel de Nata. They also offered almost any cocktail as a mocktail and you can tell the bartenders put a lot of effort into making the mocktails elevated.
… moreROSE M
Yes, this is a Portuguese “inspired” restaurant so don’t disappoint yourself thinking this is a Portuguese restaurant as it is not. I am Portuguese so I went in very excited. I loved the decor, which definitely has a Portuguese vibe. The music was not so great as I would have liked maybe a little Fado music intertwined with their modern music. Service was top notch and extremely attentive. It was right up there with white glove service. You have multiple workers ready to help you at any moment. Presentation of the dishes was outstanding. They really are passionate about the process. I LOVED the (what I assume) to be one of the chefs coming out to explain the dishes we had such as the mussels, canned appetizer, and the star of the evening The Cataplana. The Cataplana served for 2 people, I would say, with not a huge appetite as the portions weren’t all that big but it was perfect for how hungry we were.
The smoked mussel appetizer was absolutely unbelievable. All of our meals were extremely tasty. I feel you can’t go wrong with any dish. The piri piri chicken was the most moist chicken that I’ve had in my lifetime. It was a large portion that we actually took home leftovers. The Poncha carafe was lovely and you can’t go 2 feet in Madeira without ordering a Poncha. It is the traditional drink. For dessert we had a Pastal de nata (means single). On the menu it says pasteis, which is multiple but you only get one. It was good not great and overly priced at $9 when the same thing for brunch is $7.
We enjoyed ourself so much, we went back for brunch the next day and I highly recommend Brunch as well. I’m thinking it was my favorite. I had the egg sandwich served in a Portuguese muffin. A MUST try. We had the bifana, which is far from a traditional bifana and more like a Cuban sandwich. Traditional bifana would be on a bulky Portuguese roll w marinated slices of pork. It was more like pulled pork and had pickles and mustard and served on the Portuguese muffin. It was so delicious we ordered one to go. My daughter loved her torrijas carmelizadas. Paid parking and right in the water next to the cruise ships.
… moreThe smoked mussel appetizer was absolutely unbelievable. All of our meals were extremely tasty. I feel you can’t go wrong with any dish. The piri piri chicken was the most moist chicken that I’ve had in my lifetime. It was a large portion that we actually took home leftovers. The Poncha carafe was lovely and you can’t go 2 feet in Madeira without ordering a Poncha. It is the traditional drink. For dessert we had a Pastal de nata (means single). On the menu it says pasteis, which is multiple but you only get one. It was good not great and overly priced at $9 when the same thing for brunch is $7.
We enjoyed ourself so much, we went back for brunch the next day and I highly recommend Brunch as well. I’m thinking it was my favorite. I had the egg sandwich served in a Portuguese muffin. A MUST try. We had the bifana, which is far from a traditional bifana and more like a Cuban sandwich. Traditional bifana would be on a bulky Portuguese roll w marinated slices of pork. It was more like pulled pork and had pickles and mustard and served on the Portuguese muffin. It was so delicious we ordered one to go. My daughter loved her torrijas carmelizadas. Paid parking and right in the water next to the cruise ships.
Elisabeth Bialosky
Douro is quickly becoming one of my new favorites in Portland. We’ve had a few things from there: mushroom porridge, the brunch steak and eggs, and the cataplana. The cataplana is one of my favorite seafood dishes I’ve had in the area. The service and atmosphere is exceptional. Another thing I love about Douro is that they do 3 oz pours of wine.
… moreKatie Hatch
Wonderful addition to the Portland restaurant scene. Wide selection of tinned fish, seafood and non-seafood dishes. Great wine selection with so many by the glass pour options. Fun cocktails. Great interior design.
… moreAimee McManus
We had the most delightful meal and lovely experience at Douro. The restaurant is gorgeous, the staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and the food is totally delicious. We are excited to go back!
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