Regards sits at 547 Congress Street in downtown Portland, directly across from Reny's. The kitchen is run by chef Neil Zabriskie, whose menu draws on time spent growing up in Southern California and years cooking in New York City. The approach leans on global inspiration applied to what Maine's farmers and fishers bring in, with masa milled in-house and dishes built around fermentation, acid, and spice. Plates are meant to be shared.
Locally, the restaurant has developed a reputation as a creative Aztecan-Japanese fusion spot and something of a hidden gem — the kind of place regulars point newcomers toward rather than something that gets shouted about. Oysters, tamales, and hamachi come up often as the dishes people mention first.
The beverage program runs on natural and low-intervention wines alongside a full list of sustainably sourced mezcals and tequilas. Regards has been reviewed by The Infatuation.
Locally, the restaurant has developed a reputation as a creative Aztecan-Japanese fusion spot and something of a hidden gem — the kind of place regulars point newcomers toward rather than something that gets shouted about. Oysters, tamales, and hamachi come up often as the dishes people mention first.
The beverage program runs on natural and low-intervention wines alongside a full list of sustainably sourced mezcals and tequilas. Regards has been reviewed by The Infatuation.