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

$28.00

BLUEFIN TUNA CRUDO, NC

soy . radish . fried shallot - scallion

$25.00

SPICY BEEF SALAD

sriracha cilantro peanut onion. fried garlic

$17.00

KEY LIME TART

graham cracker - vanilla whipped cream

$12.00

EARL GREY SORBET

ricciarelli cookie

$10.00

GOAT WHEY BAVARIAN

black cocoa caramel. pecan

$13.00

JASMINE POACHED PEAR

frangipane honeycomb creme anglaise - almond

$13.00

SWEETS

FOIE GRAS

TORCHON

lemon balm. caramelized pullman grains of paradise

$20.00

SEARED

millet granola. buddha's hand amarena cherry whey

PARFAIT

custard . pear + anise gelee

$14.00

ROOT BEER FLOAT

madeira + foie gras ice cream

$12.00

KIMCHI

korean style spicy cabbage

$5.00

CP SWEET PICKLES

vidalia - garlic. turmeric

$5.00

BREAD + BUTTER

sourdough by standard baking co portland - maine foie gras butter - mandarin passionfruit. congac sabayon

$10.00

CHARRED NAPA CABBAGE

parmesan . black pepper . boquerones . frico

$15.00

LOCAL BEET SALAD

avocado. green peppercorn . lemon . swiss chard

$15.00

SPANISH CHOPPED SALAD

pimenton ranch . candied chorizo . manchego

$14.00

EXOTIC CITRUS SALAD

earl grey sorbet - black sesame - pistachio

$18.00

SMOKED STURGEON

croquette. lemon creme fraiche .fennel

$17.00

PEEKYTOE CRAB

squash pancake apple . lemon kosho

$19.00

ROASTED PURPLE ARTICHOKE

lemon . roasted garlic . caper

$15.00

THREE CHEESE BOARD

by the cheese iron . scarborough . maine lavash . membrillo . local honey . blueberry jam

$19.00

COLD

CAVIAR

"WILD HACKLEBACK

Illinois

$34.00

SIBERIAN SUPREME

Poland

$44.00

PRIME OSETRA

Galilee . Israel

$56.00

KALUGA HYBRID

Imperial . China

$60.00

"GIAVERI SEVRUGA IMPERIAL

Italy

$68.00

ROYAL WHITE

Snake River. Idaho USA

$72.00