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Fore Street, Portland, ME
Fore Street, Portland, ME
Fore Street, Portland, ME
Fore Street, Portland, ME
Fore Street, Portland, ME

Fore Street

4.9
4.9
4134 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative

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 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 775-2717
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sam Hayward
  • Neighborhood
    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 4,134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Ambiance

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • 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 standout dining experience with "exceptional service" and "phenomenal food." Guests rave about the warm ambiance and creative, ever-changing menu. Highlights include the "best chicken ever," "amazing food," and "superb cocktails." The atmosphere is cozy, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended!
4,134 Reviews
  1. Mike

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. We had reservations for 9PM and were able to get seated an hour early. The server Adam was really great.

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  2. Brittni

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience last night at Fore Street. Our server was attentive and had excellent recommendations. The menu changes daily. We had the half chicken, rabbit & dumplings, baked beans, and cornbread. All of it was perfectly cooked, delicious, and served in a timely manner. The restaurant has a great vibe - my only minor complaint was our table was up against a serving station and I often had servers reach over me or right up next to me to grab items. We’ll definitely come back.

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  3. nick

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my girl friend here for her birthday. We both enjoyed it so much and the food was delicious. The waiter ( Benjamin) was incredibly nice and went over the entire menu and specials. He also told us a little backstory about the opening of Fore Street and Street & Co. Great experience we will be back.

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  4. Martha

    Maine

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Imaginative dishes superbly cooked delivered by an energetic and knowledgeable staff. We will be back again and again!

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  5. Christina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, beautiful and fresh! Everything we had was excellent and such interesting flavors and the meat was cooked perfectly and honored the flavor of the meat itself, which was special. Thank you!

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  6. Kate

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Loved our sever, forgot her name! Glasses, tall, friendly and super knowledgeable

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  7. Kent

    VIP

    New York City

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Fore Street every time we come to Portland, and we are never disappointed. We asked for a specific table that is our favorite, and they saved it for us. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. He offered excellent advice. Both the pork loin and the pork shoulder were delicious. The only mild disappointment was that the pork loin now comes with red cabbage instead of sauerkraut. The red cabbage was excellent, but my dining companion LOVES the sauerkraut and hopes that it will return.

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  8. Timothy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great! I would recommend to anyone visiting Portland!

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  9. Deborah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent, the mussel appetizer was wonderful! Monkfish special and crab stuffed haddock were to die for! Service from our waiter Alec was top notch, his recommendations were spot on!

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  10. Kendra

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful meal at Fire Street. Thank you!

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Fore Street is rated 4.9 stars by 4134 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Fore Street

288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin and Pearl
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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