Elda

4.7 (201)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

140 Main St, Ste 101, Biddeford, ME 04005

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Elda is a restaurant and bar located in Biddeford, Maine. It offers a concise menu inspired by the area and the seasons. Guests can order from a limited al a carte bar menu or choose a fixed-price four-course option. Elda was named one of Eater's Best New Restaurants in America in 2018, and the New York Times called it "both reverent and innovative."

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.eldamaine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bowman Brown

Location
140 Main St, Ste 101, Biddeford, ME 04005
Area
Biddeford
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Six Damariscotta Oysters with CitrusUSD 14.00
Smoked Pollock CroquetteUSD 9.00
Little Gem Lettuces with Herbs and Everett's TommeUSD 10.00
Fried Monkfish with Yogurt Tartar SauceUSD 16.00
Two Maine Cheeses with Preserved Fruit and Warm BiscuitsUSD 12.00
Roasted Rhubarb with Wildflower Honey Ice Cream and Sheep's Milk YogurtUSD 10.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Elda.

4.7

(201)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

201 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious fusions of flavor prepared with an abundance if care
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RobertG
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Extremely creative cuisine created by and apparently accomplished chef . we had a great experience
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GinaP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a do-not-miss experience. Our fourth visit and we love it more each time. Excellent menu, thoughtful servers...just amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
2.0
Dined on 28 December 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was very cold and extremely drafty; there was no barrier between the front door and the tables except a thin curtain which was used half the time. When the door opened an arctic blast hit our legs. The food was carefully prepared and well presented but it was over top. Each dish was overly complicated in flavor and too much effort to make it gourmet worked against the end result.
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Whip
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Creative menu served by staff that was obviously informed and engaged. We had a delightful time — more fun than we’d ever imagined.
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Katieliz
Greater Boston33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very creative food. Interesting flavors are perfectly matched. Nice selection of wines, nicely priced.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food. Attentive services!
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vinoperson Gold
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We appreciate what Bowman does to our tastebuds. The service is very professional with Alex. The wine list is good!
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JaneB
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on 4 December 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was good but very expensive for the area. It’s a set menu - four courses- for $64. Other than that you have two items to order from the bar menu. Disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meal was wonderful - creative flavors and beautifully presented. Coupled with excellent service, our experience was comparable to any Michelin-starred restaurant! Can’t wait to be back again!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.eldamaine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bowman Brown

Location
140 Main St, Ste 101, Biddeford, ME 04005
Area
Biddeford
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

1st Course

Snacks: Grilled Oyster, Smoked Pollock Croquette, Crab and Zucchini Tart

2nd Course

Squid and Cucumber Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Herbs

Bluefin Tuna with Grilled Tomatoes, Jasmine Rice and Wild Bay Leaf Oil

3rd Course

Grilled Lobster with Buttermilk Potatoes and Green Chili Vinegar

Grilled Duck with Beets, Chanterelles and Cherries

4th Course

Roasted Rhubarb with Wildflower Honey Ice Cream and Sheep's Milk Yogurt

Two Maine Cheeses with Preserved Fruit and Warm Biscuits

Bar Menu

Six Damariscotta Oysters with CitrusUSD 14.00

Smoked Pollock CroquetteUSD 9.00

Little Gem Lettuces with Herbs and Everett's TommeUSD 10.00

Fried Monkfish with Yogurt Tartar SauceUSD 16.00

Two Maine Cheeses with Preserved Fruit and Warm BiscuitsUSD 12.00

Roasted Rhubarb with Wildflower Honey Ice Cream and Sheep's Milk YogurtUSD 10.00

Reviews

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