SPANISH & FRENCH BRASSERIE · PORTLAND, MAINE

A TABLE SET FOR
THE WEST END.

Seasonal Maine ingredients, thoughtful wine, and the unhurried warmth of Pine Street hospitality.

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WELCOME TO CHAVAL

Chaval is a refined restaurant in Portland's West End, where Spanish and French-inspired cuisine meets the flavors of the Maine coast. Our menu is shaped by local, seasonal ingredients, complemented by craft cocktails and warm hospitality — for a dining experience that feels elegant, relaxed, and distinctly Chaval.

Logo of West End Chaval, featuring a silhouette of a pig and the text 'WEST END' at the top, 'CHAVAL' in the middle, and 'MINING, PORTLAND, ORE' around the border.
Colorful canapé appetizers with pink base, topped with mashed potatoes, orange fish roe, and green herbs, placed on a white plate with gold rim. 
SEASONAL & CONSIDERED

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Explore our seasonal menu of Spanish and French-inspired plates, and ask your server about the evening's exclusive specials.

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A dining room with a long wooden table set with white napkins, glasses, and a floral centerpiece. There are grey chairs around the table. The room has a brick wall, a wooden door, and shelves with books and decorative items. The lighting is soft, with a wall-mounted sconce and ceiling lights. 
AN INTIMATE SETTING

PRIVATE CHARM AT CHAVAL

Chaval will enchant your senses, but for a more intimate experience, our private dining room provides the perfect setting for exclusive gatherings — rehearsal dinners, celebrations, and corporate tables alike.

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CUSTOM CAKES BY ILMA LOPEZ

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Indulge in exquisite cakes crafted by our award-winning pastry chef and co-owner, Ilma Lopez — made to feel personal, elegant, and deeply memorable.

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DINE & DRINK

A SPANISH & FRENCH TABLE

Seasonal Maine ingredients, thoughtful wine, and warm Pine Street hospitality shape every plate at Chaval — Portland's West End brasserie for Spanish and French-inspired cuisine.

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WEDDINGS & PRIVATE EVENTS

AN INTIMATE SETTING

From rehearsal dinners to full restaurant buyouts, our private dining room and patio host gatherings that feel personal, polished, and memorable.

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CUSTOM CAKES BY ILMA LOPEZ

CAKES FOR EVERY OCCASION

Birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations — each cake is crafted to feel personal, elegant, and deeply memorable, whether enjoyed at Chaval or picked up to take home.

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Dish with halved potatoes topped with black caviar, white sauce, and chopped herbs on a floral-patterned plate.
A tall, clear glass filled with a pale green drink, garnished with a lime wedge on top.
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A plate with a fried egg, sausage, and potatoes, in front of a glass of white wine and a plate of sliced cured meat.
A black skillet containing shrimp, green onions, and other ingredients in a dark sauce, on a white countertop with a fork and glass nearby.
Close-up of a black plate featuring grilled octopus tentacles garnished with fresh herbs, served on a smear of red sauce, on a white countertop.
Colorful appetizer with pink shells filled with mashed potatoes, topped with caviar, and garnished with chopped chives on a white decorative plate.
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A tall glass of pink beverage with a large ice cube on top, placed on a beige countertop.
A minimalist dining area with wooden tables set with glasses and napkins, black chairs, a white wall with decorative fish-shaped mirrors, wall-mounted lights, and a large wall decal of a flower behind an air conditioning unit. 
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