Central Provisions Menu (Update 2025)
Central Provisions is a trendy tapas/small plates restaurant located in Portland, ME. The menu offers a variety of shareable dishes, including options like tuna, Spanish chopped salad, crispy cauliflower, and polenta. Customers rave about the standout dishes such as the halibut, scallop toast, suckling pig, and strawberry shortcake. The unique and creative dishes, like the bone marrow toast and fried Maine grains polenta, showcase the chef's talent for balancing flavors and textures. The intimate atmosphere, friendly service, and diverse cocktail menu make Central Provisions a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a special occasion, this restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with a focus on small plates for sharing.
RAW
OYSTERS ESCABECHE, MAINE
smoked persimmon . basque cider . pepitas
SCALLOP CRUDO, MAINE
flax cracker, uni miso sabayon . sorrento . caviar
BLUEFIN TUNA CRUDO, NC
soy . radish . fried shallot - scallion
SPICY BEEF SALAD
sriracha cilantro peanut onion. fried garlic
KEY LIME TART
graham cracker - vanilla whipped cream
EARL GREY SORBET
ricciarelli cookie
GOAT WHEY BAVARIAN
black cocoa caramel. pecan
JASMINE POACHED PEAR
frangipane honeycomb creme anglaise - almond
SWEETS
FOIE GRAS
TORCHON
lemon balm. caramelized pullman grains of paradise
SEARED
millet granola. buddha's hand amarena cherry whey
PARFAIT
custard . pear + anise gelee
ROOT BEER FLOAT
madeira + foie gras ice cream
KIMCHI
korean style spicy cabbage
CP SWEET PICKLES
vidalia - garlic. turmeric
BREAD + BUTTER
sourdough by standard baking co portland - maine foie gras butter - mandarin passionfruit. congac sabayon
CHARRED NAPA CABBAGE
parmesan . black pepper . boquerones . frico
LOCAL BEET SALAD
avocado. green peppercorn . lemon . swiss chard
SPANISH CHOPPED SALAD
pimenton ranch . candied chorizo . manchego
EXOTIC CITRUS SALAD
earl grey sorbet - black sesame - pistachio
SMOKED STURGEON
croquette. lemon creme fraiche .fennel
PEEKYTOE CRAB
squash pancake apple . lemon kosho
ROASTED PURPLE ARTICHOKE
lemon . roasted garlic . caper
THREE CHEESE BOARD
by the cheese iron . scarborough . maine lavash . membrillo . local honey . blueberry jam
COLD
CAVIAR
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SIBERIAN SUPREME
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KALUGA HYBRID
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"GIAVERI SEVRUGA IMPERIAL
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