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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
4185 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

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7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 4,185 people are saying

Fore Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Ambiance

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • 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

    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 offers a "phenomenal" dining experience in Portland with "amazing food and service." The atmosphere combines warmth and elegance, featuring an open kitchen. Known for its exceptional scallops and pork dishes, this restaurant is a "must-visit" for special occasions. Reservations can be challenging, but it's "worth the effort."
4,185 Reviews
  1. Robin

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place. Cocktails were great, food was delicious, I would recommend the salmon and pork belly. Our dessert was amazing and unique. The rhubarb crème brule’ was fantastic.

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  2. Michelle

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place to dine in Portland, Maine ~ Wonderful staff, wonderful food, yummy cocktails!

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  3. Kevin VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect location for eclectic, locally sourced meals. Arora is an outstanding server, suggesting excellent options. If you are in Portland, Fore Street is a "must visit" location.

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  4. Christina

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful meal! The scallop entree was amazing and we appreciate that they offered buttered noodles for our 7-year-old. They brought out dessert with a candle, which was a nice touch!

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  5. Ken

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fore Street is always exceptional. Very delicious food prepared in such unusual but delicious ways. Wait staff is always very knowledgeable and helpful in assisting with your questions and selections!

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  6. Jen

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was exquisite and the food was delicious. No notes.

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  7. Tara

    Dallas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Absolutely amazing. Our server was incredible and we had the best time. Thank you.

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  8. David

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Fore Street and it was outstanding!! Everything thing was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was very friendly and very informative about the meals.

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  9. Gregory VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went back for the first time in five years. Wonderful, creative meal at the bar with great service from Doug!

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  10. Matthew

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal restaurant! This is my favorite restaurant in Portland, hands down.

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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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