Regards – Mexican
Regards serves as a luminous sanctuary where the bright, coastal energy of Mexico meets a sophisticated global pantry, inviting guests into a space defined by creativity and warmth. The kitchen turns out a parade of vibrant, textured plates, from the chilled elegance of diver scallop ceviche and raw oysters to the comforting, earthy depth of house-made tamales and toasted sesame bread. It is a dining experience that thrives on the unexpected, blending bold flavors and refined artistry into a soulful celebration of modern fusion.
547, Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04101 https://www.regardsmaine.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Regards
Dairy-Free at Regards
Regards in Portland has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Oysters, Hamachi Collar and Peanuts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Regards
Regards in Portland has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Oysters, Hamachi Collar and Little Gem. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Regards
Regards in Portland has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arroz Negro, Raw Oysters and Hamachi Collar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Regards
Regards in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamachi Collar and Taco Dorado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Regards
Regards in Portland has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamachi Collar, Deboned Wings and The Motivator Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Regards
Regards in Portland has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Oysters, Hamachi Collar and Deboned Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Regards
Regards in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hamachi Collar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Regards
Regards in Portland has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peanuts, Little Gem and Striploin Tartar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Regards
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gem | 26.4 g | 35.8 g |
| Deboned Wings | 1.2 g | 30 g |
| Taco Dorado | 1.8 g | 29.5 g |
| Arroz Negro | 46.8 g | 26.7 g |
| Sesame Bread | 43.4 g | 21.9 g |
| N/A Spritz | 47.2 g | 18.1 g |
| Galician Octopus | 0 g | 12.7 g |
| Striploin Tartar | 36 g | 12.4 g |
| Tortilla Ice Cream | 110.8 g | 12 g |
| Peanuts | 17.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Quesadilla | 24 g | 10.3 g |
| Diver Scallop Ceviche | 48.7 g | 7.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Peanuts - $6: arbol, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Bread - $10: miso masa butter, sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Oysters - $24: tangelo kosho, husk cherry Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diver Scallop Ceviche - $22: celery leche de tigre, bayberry Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Striploin Tartar - $21: morita chile, sunchoke, raw horseradish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado - $16: ancho salsa macha, liberation farms corn tostada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $20: salsa verde, night moves country loaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $18: pearl oyster mushroom, mole almendrado Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gem - $17: flowering coriander, pistachio, meyer lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - $19: macadamia nut mole blanco, cotija cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Prawn Tacos (3pcs) - $24: pedro ximenez gastrique, xnipec Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Dorado - $26: lobster claws, queso oaxaca Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deboned Wings - $18: chorizo, egg yolk tare Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Galician Octopus - $34: charred new potatoes, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Collar - $32: shio koji x tare, morita chile emulsion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Negro - $36: peekytoe crab, toasted coconut, biquinho sofrito Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Short Ribs - $42: sour cherry mole, pole beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tortilla Ice Cream - $12: blueberry hibiscus granita, honeycomb Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Peruvian Chocolate Cake - $14: rainier cherry granita, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- These Days Cocktail - $16: gin, sotol, hibiscus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- The Motivator Cocktail - $17: mezcal, tequila, eucalyptus, clarified lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Midnight Dipper Cocktail - $17: suntory whiskey, lemon, miso, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- L.A. Night Cocktail - $16: ginger, key lime, barril mezcal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- N/A Spritz - $12: ghia sumac & chili, ginger beer, lemon, saline Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Phony Mezcal Negroni (N/A) - $12: cara cara orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pentire Margarita (N/A) - $12: eucalyptus, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Modelo Beer - $7: especial or negra Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Belleflower Rotating Beer - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Regards
- Is Regards dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Regards has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Oysters, Hamachi Collar and Peanuts.
- What can I eat at Regards on a dairy-free diet?
- Raw Oysters, Hamachi Collar and Peanuts carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Regards have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Peanuts and Little Gem.
- Is Regards gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Regards?
- Little Gem, at roughly 35.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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