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Fore Street, Portland, ME

Fore Street

4.9
4.9
3913 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot

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 3,913 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

    Hot spot

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

3,913 Reviews
  1. Georgia

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely time. I had never been here before. Our waiter was helpful and kind. We had the foie gras (will return just for this), greens, pork belly, and the hanger steak. We couldn’t get over how delicious everything was. Not to mention the consistency of the butter served with the bread. We finished dinner with the butterscotch pie as per recommendation from our waiter. The textures and taste were mind blowing. Thank you for such a nice evening.

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  2. nancy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was outstanding last night. New items on the menu were stellar. Such as maine bluefin toro with cucumber salad, the heirloom tomato salad, pork belly (always a fave!) plus two new items, pork tenderloin / guancele, the special ribeye on a turn spit and finished on a grill, and pekin duck confit. Peaches and cream and blueberry pie plus a cheese plate wrapped up the meal. Delicious, one of the very best meals we’ve had at Fore Street! Please do add a pasta to the menu every now and then. Thanks!

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  3. Teri

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were exceptional. We are so happy to have expertise Street while we were in Portland

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  4. Michael

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love sitting by the big windows facing commercial street. It was a great summer night, and the natural light filled the room. The food was exceptional. Service is on a par with best restaurants in NYC and New Orleans. Brandon was particularly attentive. Always enjoy the entire Fore Street experience.

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  5. laurens

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place with great service and amazing food. Extra shout out to the lounge area, we were a bit early but this restaurant has a super comfy lounge with drinks and small bites before dinner. Fantastic!

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  6. James

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Everything locally sourced and made in house. Expensive, yes, but worth every penny. Will definitely go back. Great for special occasions.

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  7. Carolyn

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant! We live in New York and Florida but this is still my favorite.

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  8. Vickie

    New Hampshire

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely.The best place in Portland to have muscles and the fresh baked bread everyday.Is the best.their exceptional brick wood oven is exceptional

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  9. Matt

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, wine and service. Best dining experience in Portland

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  10. Lorri

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group will be talking about this fantastic experience for a long time. Everything about this restaurant will be very hard to beat. Thank you for such an amazing meal from start to end. Ambiance and service were stellar as well.

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Fore Street is rated 4.9 stars by 3913 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 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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