Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Chef owned restaurants where the chef has world class skills but decides to use them in a fun, affordable, approachable way. That seems to be the central idea behind Central Provisions. This isn't exactly fine dining. It's fun dining, but with a gourmet twist.
Chef Chris Gould is one of the most acclaimed chefs in Portland, Maine, and he created this restaurant, not in any category. The common denominator is just amazingly fresh and boldly flavored food. Central Provisions, in its heart is fun. It's a casual dining experience that has really excellent service, really excellent food, really excellent drinks. And it highlights, kind of everything that Maine has to offer.
Chef owned restaurants where the chef has world class skills but decides to use them in a fun, affordable, approachable way. That seems to be the central idea behind Central Provisions. This isn't exactly fine dining. It's fun dining, but with a gourmet twist.
Chef Chris Gould is one of the most acclaimed chefs in Portland, Maine, and he created this restaurant, not in any category. The common denominator is just amazingly fresh and boldly flavored food. Central Provisions, in its heart is fun. It's a casual dining experience that has really excellent service, really excellent food, really excellent drinks. And it highlights, kind of everything that Maine has to offer.
