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Fore Street, Portland, ME

Fore Street

4.9
4.9
4021 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines

Located in Portland's Old Port District, Fore Street opened in June, 1996. The interior surrounds a unique brick and soapstone hearth with a wood-burning oven, grill and turnspit; visible from most tables. We believe that good food travels the shortest possible distance between the farm and the table. Our menu changes every day and is founded upon the very best raw materials from a community of Maine farmers, fisherman, foragers and cheese makers. Most of the Maine foods are organically grown or harvested wild, each brought to us at the peak of its season. In 2002 and again in 2007, Fore Street was named by Gourmet Magazine as one of the Top Fifty Restaurants in the United States. In 2004, Chef-Partner Sam Hayward was named Best Chef: Northeast by the James Beard Foundation.




Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Organic, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (207) 775-2717
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Hayward
  • Area
    Portland
  • Cross Street
    Franklin and Pearl
  • Parking details
    Fore Street has free parking from 5pm to 12am in the parking lot behind the building, depending on availability. Street parking is available as well as customer paid parking in 2 parking garages within 1 block.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Lively

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fore Street in Portland is a culinary gem known for its exquisite farm-to-table offerings and warm, rustic ambiance. Diners praise the "outstanding service" and "exceptional food," with particular highlights on the mussels and asparagus salad. The wood-fired kitchen adds a unique touch, making it a can't-miss destination in Maine.

4,021 Reviews
  1. Arch

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, great food with great service. We save Fore Street for special occasions. Unfortunately, this time we were seated in the small room with a load party nearby. It’s fun to be in the main room with a great view of the food prep area. We’ll be back.

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  2. Pat

    Maine

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing experience. The appetizer was very salty but the entree was even worse. Truly inedible due to the amount of salt in it. Unfortunately, it was one the worst dinners we’ve had in a long time.

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  3. Vickie

    New Hampshire

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always exceptional great. Noise was minimal

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been frequent guests at Fore St for at least 15 years & it is still amazing—the cocktails, the food, the ambiance & the wait staff—everything is wonderful! We’ll return soon!!

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  5. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Fore Street Restaurant blows my mind. Tonight, I had their amazing cassoulet. The sausage, duck & lamb French stew was devine! It was very hearty & filling. Almost half was left. My husband made sure to get a to go bag so he can have the rest for lunch tomorrow. See you next month!

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  6. Susan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was so kind and welcoming. Thank you. .

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  7. Donald

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Must go when in Portland! The ambiance and food are top notch.

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  8. Jonathan

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the second or third time I've gone there where the food has been not really up to par. I've been going to this restaurant since they opened and this time around it there just seems to be something missing. Not sure what. I had pork shoulder and it was not seasoned at all. It was OK, but it wasn't anything that I would be in a hurry to order again and probably wouldn't be in a hurry to go back to the restaurant.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Lucas was great. The food was timely. The pork belly appetizer was delicious.

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  10. Mindy

    Greater Boston

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was outstanding. Always a wonderful restaurant, never disappointed.

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Fore Street is rated 4.9 stars by 4021 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Fore Street

288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Franklin and Pearl
  • Area
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:30–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Organic, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Fore Street has free parking from 5pm to 12am in the parking lot behind the building, depending on availability. Street parking is available as well as customer paid parking in 2 parking garages within 1 block.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Hayward
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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