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What to order at Central Provisions
- Must order
- Whatever fish crudo the kitchen is cutting tonight, plus the pork belly small plate.
- Signature dishes
- Cured fluke crudo, Beef tartare, Pork belly with pickled vegetables
- Editor tip
- First-come walk-in only downstairs; upstairs takes reservations via Resy. Plan dinner around 17:30 to beat the queue.
CuisineNew American
Price$$$
Neighborhoodold-port
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:30; Fri-Sat 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:30
Phone207-805-1085
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Signature dishes: Cured fluke crudo, Beef tartare, Pork belly with pickled vegetables
Must order: Whatever fish crudo the kitchen is cutting tonight, plus the pork belly small plate.
Tip: First-come walk-in only downstairs; upstairs takes reservations via Resy. Plan dinner around 17:30 to beat the queue.
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Location
Address: 414 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
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