Big Tree Catering

Unique and delicious food. Cocktails are great. Fantastic service. Highly recommend.

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Hugo’s never fails to deliver amazing, unique meals with fantastic service. We don’t go often but know when we do, it’ll be very good.

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Hugo’s is intimate, warm, fresh, and a perfect of example of what it means to dine in Portland. Every visit has been superb - from the staff, to the changing menu options, to the general concern for food allergies and preferences. The food is also incredible! Highly recommend trying multiple cocktails and deserts. This is not the place to skip either of these treats. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike. Reservations are also highly recommended as the space is small. This translates to a wonderful dining experience where the staff can focus on you and your table. Vegetarian/vegan and GF friendly although your options will be limited. More...

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Great restaurant for a special occasion - birthday! Our table did the tasting menu which was delicious. One member of our party had dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating. We enjoyed all the courses and liked the idea of 9 small plates so we could try so many items. Each plate was a work of art! More...

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Fantastic, look forward to returning

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Overall very nice. Service was attentive and friendly Pickled oysters outstanding Bronzini fish shared. Was good but sauce overpowered the fish

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We live in Boston and drove to Portland just to eat at Hugo’s. This is my favorite restaurant in the US, and once again did not disappoint. The chef’s blind tasting is a must do and they are so accommodating of dietary restrictions (Paleo in my case). I can’t say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. More...

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This is our favorite restaurant in Portland. The food is amazing and the the service is fantastic.

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Hugo's Hits Every Note PerfectlyI cannot say enough good about the food, the atmosphere or the service. The appetizers were exquisite, we had a mushroom salad that brought the taste of the out-of-doors to the table and a squash salad with duck confit that I can still taste. It had the wonderful creamy sweetness of the squash, but there was this smoky, ducky flavor throughout. If you like oysters, you must order their "bar snack" of marinated oysters. The oysters were plump and delicious and the brine did not toughen them, it seems to make their taste even better (if that's possible!).We had the duck breast as a main course and it was tender, flavorful and maybe the best duck I"ve ever had; plus the pork with sunchokes which was excellent. The waiter chose wines to accompany our dishes and he did a great job.My only suggestion to you is not to over-order. We ordered the bread and the cashews and the charcuterie board, all of which were great, but contributed to that sense you've eaten too much. So be judicious in ordering so you can savor every bite. The waiter suggested maybe 3-4 appetizers and 2 mains. I think one of each would have been better, and left more room for dessert!A must-visit restaurant and our thanks to the many many staff that worked to get everything so right! More...

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Outstanding dining experience at Yugos for our sons 27th birthday. Thank you!

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Hugo's never disappoints. The service is impeccable; and of course, the food is wonderful. Ask your waitperson for a wine to pair with your meal. .. you will be pleasantly surprised. And for a real treat, sit at the bar and watch the kitchen in action! More...

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Great culinary experience with many options to try - a little overpriced in my opinion, but good none the less

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Did the tasting menu - loved that they were able to accommodate my vegetarian diet. All the dishes were very unique and tasty. I loved being introduced to new (to me) veggies such as the sunchokes and habanadas! They have bar seating where you can watch the chefs at work, or they also have booths. It's a relatively quiet / dim lit atmosphere. Perfect for small groups or dates. Definitely recommend. More...

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Excellent dining experience. Service was phenomenal, and the dishes were delicious and unique. Highly recommend.

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My wife and I opted for the chefs table with the wine pairings. The service was excellent, the staff interactive and knowledgable. The wine steward was exceptionaly knowledgeable and took adequate time to explain the wine selections. Wine pairings were perfect. Food was fresh and well composed. Presentation was acceptable but became boring as dish after dish was presented as a corner of the plate stack. A little more varation and creativity would have been nice. Dishes were prepared perfectly except for the monkfish that was a bit overcooked. This likely the result of the tiny serving size. Although the food was generally excellent, it was composed of 90% vegetarian ingredients. One dish included one small scallop, another perhaps 1/2 ounce of lamb, another a few small clams and a fourth, 1/2 ounce of monkfish. For a $400 dinner for 2, before tip, my expectation would include a larger amount of protein. The dishes had exceptional flavors and composition but were composed primarly of inexpensive ingredients, i.e. cauliflower, chickpeas, various nuts and seeds, potato, small protein portions. For the price paid I expect a few high end ingredients , i.e. foie gras, truffle, caviar, lobster, etc. Overall a 4 out of 5 and a great evening. However, the addition of a few high end ingredients, perhaps 2 scallops in place if 1, a complete lamb chop rather than 1/4 of a small chop, a serving of monkfish deserving of a dinner knife to be cut into a smaller bite would have resulted in a wow rating. Kudos to Patrick our wine steward and primary server. More...

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Stunning tasting menu and fantastic service.

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$$$$ and not Many choices but staff and chefs were amazing

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What a gem!

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Some of the best service I've ever had.

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The food and drinks are artful, presented in an amazingly beautiful way, seasonal, local and delish!

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Low key chill place for fine dining. Had the lamb tartare.....delish!! prices were adequate for level of service and quality of food

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Exceptional food and service. Highly recommend the tasting. A bit expensive but it is farm to table and definitely worth every penny. Such wonderful food combinations, your taste buds will thank you. More...

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Always an excellent experience. The chef's tasting menu was delicious, and the wine pairings were spot-on. The sommelier was engaging and knowledgable, waitstaff were professional, and everything added up to a great experience.

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Definitely a great experience, smaller end of portions and was great but nothing stood out to be fantastic for us to come running back.

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My wife and I indulged with the tasting menu and wine. I also enjoyed a couple of whiskey’s that went great with the later courses, with Jordan’s help. It was nice to have nearly all of the staff serving and explaining the different courses in their own unique ways. We chose Hugo’s because they actually want to know about food allergies or aversions. As a food allergy sufferer, it means so much for a restaurant to accommodate my needs so I can dine in relative comfort and safety. Kudos to the kitchen staff for their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile. More...

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This is entertaining pure for hobby chefs, watching the artists preparing mindblowingly delicious tasting food!

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Sehr spezielle Showküche. Alles schmeckt wunderbar und ist eine Augenweide. Ein Muss bei einem Aufenthalt in Portland

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A fun and inventive menu showcasing local Maine ingredients. The 9 course tasting menu offers a fresh, light yet complex flavors. The journey becomes a roller coaster ride with ocropus, pancetta, ham, and tuna all innovatively presented. The milk and honey is an excellent way to end the meal on a sweet accent. More...

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I use opentable for reservations often & Hugos is the first to acknowledge upon being seated my dietary restrictions mentioned in the notes section. This immediately set the tone for my first meal at Hugo’s. The waitstaff displayed their craft & it made for an enjoyable & relaxed evening. Seth spoke of wine pairings to the couple nearby & while I was seated at the bar, I still felt a sense of privacy thanks to Seth’s technique of dipping in/out as needed. I felt comfortable & taken care of. I watched as the manager(?) watched the dining room in order to carefully consider timing when plating or delivering courses.Oh & the tasting menu ....yes, choose this option. For certain.Will I be back? For sure! More...

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The chef’s choice was an outstanding assembly of flavors, one right after another. Great service!

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Was in NH/Maine for a long weekend away and heard great things about this place. Had to try it out. Highly recommend the nine course food tasting and sitting at the counter for the truest experience. One of the owners (out of three) served some of our plates. Everyone was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience. Don’t pass it up! More...

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We came here for our anniversary and opted for the nine course (plus a few smaller bites) tasting menu. It was fantastic. They'll modify it for dietary restrictions/food preferences, so that's no reason not to give it a shot . The only downside was that the pacing felt pretty slow. But everything tasted great and we were pleasantly full by the end of the night.The staff was very friendly, attentive, and informative. The cocktails were great. The chairs at the chef's counter were very comfy.It's worth noting that the entire bar is reserved for diners, so you can't stop in for a drink (we saw a few groups turned away for this), but later in the night as dining is winding down it seems like they are more accommodating. We'll be back for a future celebration. More...

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My wife and I sat at "The Bar" and had the tasting menu. The food and the service were exceptional and we were impressed by the sommelier , Seth. The kitchen showed great creativity and execution of an exceptional array of food while the wait staff was also top shelf. We highly recommend Hugo's. More...

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What a fantastic dining experience! My husband and I couldn’t have been happier with the Chefs tasting menu. Each dish was well thought out and cooked to perfection. The service was terrific was well. We really couldn’t have asked for a better meal. More...

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We ordered the Chef’s table and it was fantastic. Each course was better than the last and a few courses even changed my wife’s mind on food that she thought she didn’t like (clams and mushrooms). I admit when they brought out the corn salad I was thinking “I guess I have to get through this before I get another course” but it turned out to be one of my favorites. Not cheap but this level of quality rarely is. More...

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Went around 830-9ish while visiting Portland. The venue was stylish and the ambiance was very laid back. Didn't wait long for service and was able to eat at the bar. The wait staff and food were wonderful! Had the lamb tartare, which I would suggest to anyone. If I'm ever in Portland again, Hugo's will definitely be on the list of resaturants to visit. More...

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Exceptional food, cocktails, wine and service. This was the Second time we experienced the tasting menu and what a culinary treat. The mushroom plate was terrific and the deconstructed clam chowder was out of this world. Our server was both knowledgeable and gracious. Don’t miss this special Portland experience. More...

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Excellent service and drinks. Chefs tasting menu was great.

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Once again, Patrick and Robbie, as well as everyone in BOH and FOH made our 2(!!!) meals in a row delicious. The Branzjno was outstanding. And I ate the best beef tartare of my life. How do you pull off eating such fancy mansy stuff while feeling like we’re visiting dear friends. Lastly, the extra amuse, both at the beginning and end were perfection. Thanks folks! More...

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we had a fabulous time and the food was amazing! they easily accommodated our no-meat preference (we did the chef's tasting menu and it was great! ). the staff are professional, friendly and warm and the service was efficient. its one of our most favorite places to eat in Portland. More...

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First time at Hugo’s and we are so happy we went. We visit Portland a couple times a year and love all the dining options. Hugo’s was a definite stand out. First, they seemed glad to have us dining there without seeming forced. The place was full but we scored two awesome seats at the chef’s table. We chose the tasting menu and so glad we did. Standouts were the smoked scallops, the lamb and monk fish. The staff was wonderful, explaining each dish, making sure we had clean utensils and plates. The manager was just great, friendly and informative keeping everything running beautifully. Each course was different, and hit all the right notes of savory, sweet, salt and acid (who knew that pickled cantaloupe was so good?). All the dishes we saw coming out looked amazing and great wine list. Highly recommend Hugo’s! More...

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Everything was excellent - the food, the staff and ambiance!

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Wonderful and unexpected combinations — worth the drive to Portland. Great wine list. Low key, but attentive service. Not a bad seat in the house. Hugo is amazing.

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We both had the 9 course tasting menu and everything was prepared to look and taste amazing!

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Awesome, interesting food served by awesome interesting people!!

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