Front & Main

4.6

532 Reviews

$31 to $50

Unspecified

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Great for brunch

Front & Main features creative, nourishing cuisine, sourced lovingly from our own farms, fields, bays and oceans.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 660-0130
Website
https://www.frontandmainwaterville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jon Lara
Catering
Planning a private event? Contact us for information on catering and other ways we can make your special occasion memorable.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information on private events!

Location
9 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Neighborhood
Waterville
Cross street
Front & Main Streets
Parking details
Parking available on Main St, at the Concourse and at Head of Falls
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

SEASONAL SOUP$10.00
F/M CAESAR*$14.00
iceberg / reggiano / lemon chips / slow-roasted tomato / castelvetrano olive / rosemary croutons
DEVILED EGGS (GF)$12.00
chef's daily preparation
CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS (GF)$15.00
maple sriracha / blue cheese / crisp veggies
STEET TACOS (3)$15.00
chef's daily preparation
BURRATA$18.00
grilled bread / daily preparations
MAC & CHEESE (V)$14.00
raclette / potato chip crust
RAW OYSTERS* (6) (GF)$18.00
mignonette / cocktail
GRILLED KOREAN BBQ SHRIMP$18.00
citrus / cucumber / radish / roasted peanut / passion fruit vinaigrette

The Mains

THE BURGER*$18.00
grass-fed beef / aged white cheddar / melted onions / dill pickle / lettuce & tomato / burger sauce / hand-cut fries
FALAFEL (v + gf)$18.00
tomato coriander sauce / tahini / minted yogurt / cucumber salad
LAMB BOLOGNESE RIGATONI$36.00
whipped feta / reggiano / olives / mint
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN (GF)$28.00
bacon & scallion potato salad / maple bacon baked beans / pickles / maple honey mustard
STEAK FRITES* (GF)$42.00
grilled n.y. striploin / french fries / shaved brussels slaw / miso-garlic butter
SEARED SALMON (GF)$36.00
shrimp / mussels / monkfish / chorizo / tomato, fennel & saffron broth / grilled bread / aioli

On The Side

HAND-CUT FRIES (V+ / GF)$7.00
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)$9.00

What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Great for brunch
Central Maine
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Front & Main offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service," making it a standout in Waterville. Guests praise its "friendly, professional staff" and diverse menu, including gluten-free options. Ideal for dinner before a show at the Opera House, it's a must-visit for food lovers seeking quality and creativity.

532 Reviews

S
Steph
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love this restaurant, but the last few visits there’s been a problem with the food temperature. I had short ribs and my short ribs were impeccable. The temperature was perfect, but all the other pieces with it ….the purée,the carrots and the potatoes were all cool. They were not anywhere near warm enough so they’ve got to figure that out…. maybe warming up the plates? On my last visit my soup was cool and I should’ve sent it back, but of course the dishes are so beautifully plated and the soup had decorations on top, but I’m not the only one that has had a problem with temperature. I was at lunch with a friend and she had the same problem with her soup so the cook must get a plan. I can’t be the only one that’s having problems with the food temperature.
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Violet
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always delicious and the service is great! It’s always a win to eat here.
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MeganG
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, drinks and dessert were great.
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Kent
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak was cooked to perfection Mac and cheese was amazing
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Elise
VIP
Seattle
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rating: ★★★★★ I recently had the pleasure of dining at Front & Main, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The entire wait staff provided fantastic service, ensuring we felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout our meal. What truly impressed me was their commitment to accommodating food allergies. I have a nut allergy, and the staff took exceptional care to inform me of which dishes were safe. They even prepared my meal with extra precautions to avoid cross-contamination, making me feel completely at ease. In summary, Front & Main is a must-visit for anyone looking for fantastic food and impeccable service, especially for those with dietary restrictions. I can't wait to return!
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Judy
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to the Sunday Brunch close to closing time. Our drinks were really good and everyone enjoyed their food. We definitely would go there again!
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Joni
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An overall wonderful experience! Innovative drink options, as well as the classics, very well prepared. Always an amazing choice for apps, main and dessert. Food was beautifully presented and delicious! Our waitress was THE best! Super organized, friendly and attentive without hovering! Seating is very comfortable in the main dining room. The bar looks sumptuous but I haven’t been in yet. Even the restrooms are lovely! Highly recommend Front & Main! Thank you for a great evening!
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Sally
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated quickly and provided menus and water promptly. Our server was very good. Food was very good. We enjoyed our outing overall!
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Chris
VIP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal, the ribeye was cooked to perfection. As a special treat the chef brought my son’s desert out, made him feel pretty special! We really appreciate Front and main and their amazing staff!
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Kit
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, but on the pricy side for rank and file citizens of Waterville area. However, portions were generous, so dessert was shareable! Love the Bernard Langlais art on the walls.
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FAQs

Front & Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 660-0130.

Front & Main is rated 4.6 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

9 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901

Additional information

Cross street
Front & Main Streets
Neighborhood
Waterville
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking available on Main St, at the Concourse and at Head of Falls
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Lara
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.frontandmainwaterville.com/
Phone number
(207) 660-0130
Catering
Planning a private event? Contact us for information on catering and other ways we can make your special occasion memorable.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information on private events!

Front & Main

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

BURRATA

Grilled Ribeye

MAC & CHEESE (V)

Menu

Starters/Shareables

SEASONAL SOUP$10.00

F/M CAESAR*$14.00

DEVILED EGGS (GF)$12.00

CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS (GF)$15.00

STEET TACOS (3)$15.00

BURRATA$18.00

MAC & CHEESE (V)$14.00

RAW OYSTERS* (6) (GF)$18.00

GRILLED KOREAN BBQ SHRIMP$18.00

The Mains

THE BURGER*$18.00

FALAFEL (v + gf)$18.00

LAMB BOLOGNESE RIGATONI$36.00

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN (GF)$28.00

STEAK FRITES* (GF)$42.00

SEARED SALMON (GF)$36.00

On The Side

HAND-CUT FRIES (V+ / GF)$7.00

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)$9.00

What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Front & Main currently accepting reservations?

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