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This was a cozy refuge after a chilly, rainy day.
Our server, Greg, was great. My husband's fois gras was phenomenal- came with currants and a reduction that was so damn tasty. Oysters were also very good. His pork chop was massive and moist. I loved my smoked salmon appetizer and then had the
Food, service and ambiance were excellent.
Setting in a historic building overlooking the Portland Waterfront. The Cod stew was the best I have ever eaten, served in a clay pot steaming with spices and herbs. Will return as often as possible!
I'll keep this review short and to the point.
If you haven't been to Fore Street, go to Fore Street! I've been to this restaurant several times since it was first recommended to me. We try to go here every time we visit Portland. It is definitely a highlight of our trips. There's
Food: Grilled cabbage salad.
Dry, boring and didn't seem to be grilled at all. Beef Stroganoff. The tiny amount of beef was fatty gristly and disgusting. Even the noodles were terrible. They seemed greasy and heavy. Roasted Pear Jubilee. Meh. Service: The service itsel
Last night my husband and I were in town celebrating our
Last night my husband and I were in town celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We made a reservation weeks ago at the suggestion of an old friend. We had a great experience. We were seated not too long after arriving. Our server Greg could not h
Outstanding Food & Experience
Wonderful ambience with brick walls, dark wood and open working kitchen. The menu is eclectic, fresh and with broad variety. The wine list is equally diverse and interesting. Our starters included the Mushroom Toast, Poached Pear Gorgonzola Salad, an
Good was excellent, drinks were just perfect and the
Good was excellent, drinks were just perfect and the service was great. Place was very busy to be middle of the week - would suggest reservations if possible. Restaurant has a nice ambiance - kind of rustic with a modern touch.
This is an amazing restaurant.
Beautiful ambiance. I love everything about it, from their food to their service. Came here for dinner and was seated at the bar. The server was very nice and accommodating! Their menu changes daily. That night, we ordered poached pear salad, Peki
wow the resys were booked out for a month and a half but we
wow the resys were booked out for a month and a half but we decided to try to do a walk in around 9:10 and WOW. best american food i've ever had!!! eveything is sourced from local farms daily, menu changes everyday!! mussels: super plump and
I celebrated my birthday here, and it was absolutely
I celebrated my birthday here, and it was absolutely incredible. From the moment my husband and I arrived, everything felt special. We started with fresh oysters and beef tongue, both prepared to perfection. The flavors were rich and unique, and you
What an incredible meal.
Everything was delicious and each member of our group thoroughly enjoyed their dishes. The ingredients are very fresh, and therefore the menu changes daily based on what's available. The bread service is sourdough from Standard Baking, which is
did not have reservations so we had to wait in line.
was able to be served once shortly harder we put our name in. the food and service were excellent. open kitchen and layout are comfortable and homey. everything was delicious. ribeye and garlic potatoes were the best. blueberry ice cream was a treat
Beautiful and Cozy
We enjoyed our stay at Fore Street. It’s so cozy and smells amazing inside! We enjoyed the Haddock and pork loin. All were delicious.
Another great evening at Fore Street.
The ambiance is always great and the food outstanding and innovative. Our waiter, Lukas, was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and food in general. He steered me towards the tuna tartare and the haddock main dish. Both were so de
The service and ambiance were amazing.
The open fire cooking is so cool to see. I have tried several items the fresh greens, oysters and potato soup was amazing. The squid was fresh but salty. The boar chili was good but the chitterons were stale. Over great time.
Absolute gem of a restaurant
This is an absolute must try restaurant. It has a very unique interior and atmosphere with the kitchen literally in the seating area. The food is truly remarkable. It was so hard narrowing down our food order because everything sounded and looked
Amazing food.
As fresh as can be. Service was excellent!!! Our server Emily was extremely attentive at the perfect times, easy to talk to and friendly. Great advice for the menu and knowledge of the food and restaurant. The environment was welcoming and cozy and p
A little challenging to be seated without a reservation--
A little challenging to be seated without a reservation-- and sometimes even with one --but that is a testament to the incredible dining experience and popularity of this place. If you're planning to be in Portland and you enjoy a good cocktail
Excellent food and ambience.
We were in town for a long weekend and this was our "nice" dinner. Terrific ambience and you get to watch the chefs at work with the flame ovens and grill. There is a small room to the side with all the local produce they will be cooking up
Because Fore has been the darling of Portland for years I
Because Fore has been the darling of Portland for years I was expecting to be wowed. The environment is dark and dated. The smell of smoke in the air lingered on my clothing. The service was very good. The waitress was attentive, but the feeling they
Tried to book a reservation, and the guy was clearly not
Tried to book a reservation, and the guy was clearly not willing to allow me to reserve a table because it was for one person. The info he shared about times did not match what was online, and he was condescending.
Everything was perfect.
The service and atmosphere were wonderful and the food amazing. Lucas's service was exceptional from start to finish. We really appreciate Fore Streets approach to reservations. We were last minute but called ahead and left a message. Pleasan
Good, but not fabulous
Good, but not fabulous. Service was excellent. Our tomato salad was great, except for too much creamy dressing. My scallops were fine, but a bit over salted. Husband’s meal with eggplant and lamb sausage was wonderful! Bread nicely done. All
The food and service are absolutely top notch.
We have been here 3 times over the course of our last few visits to Portland, and the menu is always locally / seasonally driven and creative. The staff are so passionate and knowledgeable about the food. The ambiance is beautiful and romantic. While
Amazing meal at Fore Street! Reservation is highly
Amazing meal at Fore Street! Reservation is highly recommended. Love the ambiance in here and the wood fired focused menu. Our favorite bites were the heirloom tomato pastry special , mussels, and the pecan butterscotch dessert. We had the chicke
The Best Meal in Portland!!
If you are looking for a finer dining experience with impeccable dishes- try Fore Street. I had to book my reservation 2 months in advance but it was worth it! The food was amazing! I’m still dreaming about the blueberry pie. I would highly recomme
I can’t wait to return
This is one of my favorite restaurants. We took our kids there today. It absolutely lives up to our expectations over and over. The ambience is amazing, there is a positive vibe and the food is exceptional. We make it our business to dine there every
Gosto
The first point of experience in a restaurant is the host stand—the hosts were unapproachable and irritated from the moment we checked it, we greeted them—not the other way around. We observed numerous patrons interactions with the hosts, and m
Tired spot - not worth your time (or $) - try 12 or The Grill Room!
This once-great Portland institution has clearly been resting on its laurels. What was once a must-visit spot is now, frankly, not worth your time. The menu feels incredibly stale; I can't recall any significant changes to dishes like the hanger
Very good food and exceptional service
This is the third or fourth time we have dined her, though it has been a long time since we last ate there. Our previous experiences were disappointing in that we were underwhelmed by the food and irritated by servers who rushed us. Amazingly, we r
Classy, delicious meal
We sat at the bar. Excellent service and amazing food. Best cocktail I've ever had. The bartender took great care in shaking of the drinks, as well as carefully wiping glasses before pouring. We shared steak and scallops - both were delightful.
Excellent dining experience. Locally sourced ingredients and centrally located downtown in the old Port District.
Centrally located in the Old Port, just a block from the Old Port District’s waterfront, this place has been here a long time. Opened in 1996. The last time I dined here was during Prom night in 1998. So it’s been a few years! Great choice
Great Ambiance and Delicious Food
My family and I recently had a great experience at Fore Street Restaurant. The service was fabulous and the ambiance was lovely. The food was absolutely delicious. Try the lamb meatballs and the skirt steak! I will be returning to Fore Street Restaur
Fantastic as always.
Food, service, atmosphere - always 10/10. Happily drive here vs Boston for date night
Unbelievable!
First time patrons. I’m not sure why its taken so long! The drinks, the food, the service, and the space were all wonderful. The bread! Wonderful, all around.
Salty!
All of the glowing accolades about this lovely place are true and correct with the exception of one thing. We dined there Wednesday April 10 at 5:00 and I ordered the roast pork with spaetzel . It was over salted and when I spoke to staff they said t
Dinner for two during a stay in Portland was amazing.
The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and warm with an open kitchen. We had oysters and mussels for appetizers and both were delicious and fresh. Entrees are in the small side but so flavorful and well prepared. The flank steak could have been a big
A must try in Portland, Maine! We were seated by Alora, who
A must try in Portland, Maine! We were seated by Alora, who was fabulous by the way. She was able to seat us, recommend great food and run a wonderfully spaced and intricate dining experience for us to enjoy. She was knowledgable, warm and friendly,
One word : Amazing Beautiful warm vibe Excellent food
One word : Amazing Beautiful warm vibe Excellent food Excellent staff Free parking out back : ) Cannot say enough about how you have to experience Fore Street ( if you can score a Rez)
Some good, some bad
The atmosphere & building were nice, however the single candle at our table was not quite enough to light the menus to read them easily - you had to tilt the menu toward the candle. The waiter was friendly & welcoming. The food was for th
Lucky to have been able to make a reservation at this great
Lucky to have been able to make a reservation at this great restaurant March 10th, 2024. The service was impeccable. Jillian was our server. The food is farm to table here, put together artistically and is one of the best meals out there. We were a t
A fine dining destination with a focus on food quality and
A fine dining destination with a focus on food quality and the evening experience. On the advice of a coworker, I stopped at Fore Street for my last meal of my vacation. The open kitchen is a treat - watching someone diligently working is always fa
We dined at Fore Street last night to celebrate my birthday.
I was really excited to have a great meal. The host and server were very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, my hangar steak was just not very good. And the garlic mashed potatoes were just okay. My husband's chicken was good as was the corn bread
Lasagna was good.
Service was not. The girl at the front was rude and was more concerned her nails than with her customer service. She explained everything to me as if I was in kindergarten and proceeded to give us stares the entire time. The rest of the wait staff wa
The service at Fore Street was great - from the host to
The service at Fore Street was great - from the host to waitstaff, 10/10. Our server, Joe, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! We both had the hangar steak, and split sides of sweet potatoes and carrots. It was all delicious, but nothing that m
Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and I loved it!
Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and I loved it! Everything is locally sourced and the kitchen is open so you get to watch them prepare things. They carry my favorite Chardonnay: Louis Jadot and their jams on their charcuterie board was deliciou
We finally got a reservation after years of trying.
This is the most overrated restaurant we've ever been to. The food was good but nothing special. The service was adequate but also nothing special, and the server could not answer our questions about wines. The atmosphere is cozy but about as far fro
Overrated
Decent food and service. Atmosphere cozy but rustic. Nothing special. Highly overrated. Cornbread was excellent/order it for dessert.
Fantastic experience A to Z.
The food the service the ambience and menu variation/ creativity.
This is a must stop!! I loved that the menu changes
This is a must stop!! I loved that the menu changes everyday and is based on ingredient availability!! Everything we ordered was great!! Dishes that stood out and where our favorites: Duck liver Wood grilled squid Roasted chicken Scallops Crème fr
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