First time in with my husband and our experience was great! Pricey but remember you're getting a…read morepersonal chef & one server experience. We had the place to ourselves for the first hour or so very quaint and we had the pick of a table. The server was superb with her knowledge and suggestions on what to try. We had a bottle of wine "Nebbiolo" which was so good and our meals (pork w/mushrooms) & Bolognese with all fresh ingredients. The only thing we did notice was the amount of food served on very large plates. Could have had a bit more of everything just saying. Also complimented the Chef throughout to the server and she said he loves to hear people's compliments but when leaving and he just barely acknowledged our compliments. Maybe he was tired but how often do you get a chance to compliment someone especially "The Chef" on their expert cooking. Anyway would we come back in the future but it does have a limited menu so best to check before making any plans.

Actually ZERO stars. I put in a request for reservations, thru their email as directed by their…read morewebsite, for either a Friday or Saturday night on a Wednesday. I NEVER received a response back. NOTHING. Not a chirp. If your response to requests is this poor I can understand why there are negative reviews about the service. Good luck surviving with this lack of professionalism. I will not be attempting another reservation.

Fabulous experience- wine selection was great we had a white burgundy. Service great - beef…read moreBourgeon and served from Bulgaria. Really love the ambiance with live music.

We went there for dinner on a Thursday night. We had a reservation so we were seated immediately…read more It has nice decor with bar seating and normal seating. We had warm bread with garlic butter and argula salad in appetizers. Both were great. We ordered chicken lollipop and beef with mesh potatoes in main course. We liked chicken one better. Portion size were decent and we had to pack some of these to take home. Service was very nice. Parking is available outside for a fee and roadside for free.

Unassuming building, very nice interior- dark and moody. Duck confit starter was amazing, tender…read moreduck, fresh salad greens. Yum. I had the schnitzel with red cabbage. My husband had the duck and really enjoyed it, good duck, well prepared. Good sized portions all around. Bread service was an extra cost and was worth it. Everything is house made and it shows. Wine by the bottle was very reasonable. Parking was a bit of a challenge as the lot is small. Roadside parking for later diners.

Monday night beer garden at Alsace, sitting outside with a beer and a pork schnitzel sandwich and…read morebratwurst, nothing like some good German food and beer on a summer night in rural Maine!

Best fixed price menu in portland!! We had such a wonderful time, the place is beautiful and cozy,…read moreand the staff were cordial and hilarious.

What an amazing hidden gem! We highly recommend the crudo appetizer, though honestly, I don't think…read moreyou can go wrong with anything on the menu. Be sure to save room for the pineapple cheesecake, it was the perfect ending to an incredible meal. The food is creative, beautifully prepared, and definitely feels upscale, but the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and comfortable. We loved every part of the experience and hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Carolyn was our server. She was terrific. Highly attentive. Our meals were delicious. The crudo was…read morethin tuna with pickled onions, basil oil, shaved foie gras. The risotto was specially made without dairy. The smash burger a decadent treat. We will return.

Maurice has excellent food and service. It is a pleasure to dine there and always a welcome…read moreexperience.

Hands down one of the best places in the area. The outside you wouldn't expect them to serve such…read moreamazing food both myself and fiancé ended up here because the Applebees wait was ridiculous there was no wait here. we get nervous sometimes trying new places having had bad experiences but Maurice is something else I cannot say anything but nice things about this restaurant. The food was top tier drinks were perfect the service was great and the ambiance was peaceful we brought our 3 year old and he even loved the food 100/10 recommend.

I came here with my family while we were on vacation in Maine and it was the best dining experience…read moreof the whole trip! The ambiance was charming and historical while so spacious for our babies to roam around. And everyone who worked there was so accommodating and great to our little ones, offering whatever we needed and beyond to make them comfortable. The food was some of the best I've had in my life and my whole family agreed. The proof was in the empty plates we left! Oysters were so fresh, and the entrees were one of a kind - elegant and the perfect portion too. The homemade pappardelle pasta with scallops and shrimp was the tastiest dish ever. You can tell they put their hearts and souls into every ingredient and handle each element of the dish with finesse and intention. And don't forget about the ice cream and Napoleon dessert! All around amazing experience. Our server Anya was so lovely and kind and attentive and helpful. If we are ever in this area again we will definitely be visiting!

My boyfriend and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner here at the end of September. The food was excellent…read moreand the ambiance was as well. Service was decent. However, the owner was extremely welcoming and courteous to us which made up for it.

The Knotted Apron delivered the kind of meal that feels effortless, though clearly a great deal of…read morethought is behind it. My guest and I shared the country bread to start, and it immediately set the tone. It had a subtle sweetness against a beautifully salty texture, which made it far more memorable than bread service usually is, comforting and refined at once. I had the steak tartare temaki and the tagliatelle, and both were outstanding. The tartare was clean, balanced, and quietly confident, with excellent texture and flavor. The tagliatelle was just as impressive, rich and satisfying without ever feeling heavy. Both dishes felt composed rather than overworked, which made them all the more memorable. My guest had the salad and the salmon, and those were equally well executed. Everything that came to the table felt thoughtful, polished, and deeply appealing without trying too hard. The dulce at the end was a lovely finish, understated but exactly right. The only small note is that the room was a bit robustly noisy, especially for an early reservation. Even so, the quality of the food and the assurance of the kitchen carried the experience. What stood out most was the consistency. Every dish felt considered, every flavor felt intentional, and the entire meal had a calm sense of confidence that is harder to find than it should be. The Knotted Apron is the kind of place that leaves a strong impression precisely because it does not need to announce itself.

The staff were so rude that we didn't even stay. We may not…read morelive here and for the mold of regulars but we are still here for an enjoyable meal and to spend money. Sadly recommended by our hotel in old Port and drove out here for terrible service.

My wife and I have been to Chaval a few times in our lives, twice in recent memory. One of our most…read morerecent trips was for a cooking class, the other was for dinner. In the Paella cooking class, we really enjoyed the intimate instruction that Chef Damien and Bartender Asher. The class was informative and very fun - and the food & cocktails were delightful! When we returned a few weeks later for dinner, our impression of Chaval (the staff and the food) didn't skip a beat. We sat at the bar and had a really enjoyable evening. This is a great place for date-night, a celebration or just an excuse to go out and enjoy what Portland's local cuisine has to offer!

I have been to Chaval a few times now and i can absolutely say i enjoy my experience everytime. I…read morethink the staff is absolutely incredible - attentive, knowledgeable, extremely friendly. They make you feel very welcome and will answer any questions you have. I have great beverages when I dine here as well, fantastic wines, they did well choosing the wine list and it's always delicious. I even enjoyed a fantastic cocktail this most recent time i went and I think it might have been my favorite cocktail i've ever had. The Ay Caramba! which was reminiscent of a dirty martini and spicy margarita - it was fantastic! Now for what has deemed this a 3 star instead of higher - the food and prices. The food is wonderful, i don't remember having a bad bite but for some of the pricing i would hope i wouldn't. I think the snacks and appetizers are more fairly priced for what they are considering portland in general but I was rather disappointed that the doses weren't more of a wow factor. My biggest concern was the paella night that they have every monday, i had been so excited to go and finally got the chance. I was disappointed to find out it is $28 a person and a minimum of two people so it's actually $56 total minimum. As a solo diner i couldn't justify that for myself and wish they would make that clear when they advertise it every Monday on instagram. I love Chaval but I don't think the dishes make sense all the time - i think it is in the eye of the beholder how you feel about this place!

Good food, very pricey and then at the end of the meal they provide you a bill that includes an…read moreadditional 3.25% service fee. This is getting out of hand! The price of meals has skyrocketed and then the establishment has the balls to add a service fee. I guarantee this will start affecting tips given to the servers.

We were really looking forward to our night out at JP's, but unfortunately our experience fell…read moreshort. We were seated at a very cramped two-top table with barely any space between us and the surrounding tables -- it felt uncomfortable and not at all what you'd expect at this price point. We politely asked if it was possible to move, but the staff made no effort to accommodate us. Because of how tight and uncomfortable the seating was, we ultimately decided to leave before ordering. Disappointing experience overall, especially given the expectations for a restaurant of this caliber.