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Fore Street, Portland, ME

Fore Street

4.9
4.9
4045 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
A photo of Fore Street restaurant

Fore Street

4.9
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 48 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 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 775-2717
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Hayward
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,045 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 Ambience

  • 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

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fore Street in Portland is a dining legend, consistently praised for its "exceptional food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "creative menu" with dishes cooked to perfection, particularly the halibut and scallops. The warm ambiance and knowledgeable staff enhance the experience. Reservations are a must for this culinary gem.

4,045 Reviews
  1. Nina

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fore street is our favorite restaurant ever! We celebrate our birthdays each year there, and a couple times in between. Every time we are delighted by the innovation of the food- which seems simple but is always so layered and complex. Our server was warm, friendly and professional and had great recommendations. You guys just nail all the details every time. Thank you!

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  2. Christian

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible atmosphere and service. Good was very good but a bit pricy for the portion sizes.

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  3. scott

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard to top Fore Street -- save for too much salt on an otherwise perfect squid app, we had a wonderful experience. Two expertly paired glasses of great value wine later, our only downfall is that we may have suffered from indecision and ordered too much food to share. Must haves: Apple salad, Brussels, and strip steak special.

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  4. Christopher

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, great service. You won’t be disappointed!

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  5. Kyle

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Will be returning! The service was great.

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  6. Jeff

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. A wonderful evening.

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  7. Olivia

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love fore street! Amazing food and service, no bad things to say about our experience. 12/10!

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  8. Gary

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, what great food, service, ambiance, and overall experience. This is clearly one of Portland’s best restaurants!

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  9. Sam

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Great service. Amazing food. Excellent atmosphere.

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  10. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service provided by Nick was fabulous! Food was exceptional, as always! We had hanger steak and lamb steak, both done to perfection! Love that Standard bakery bread is provided and so delish! Side of mashed potatoes a must! Highly recommend this restaurant!

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FAQs

Fore Street is rated 4.9 stars by 4045 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Fore Street restaurant

Fore Street

4.9
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Fore Street

288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Franklin and Pearl
  • Neighbourhood
    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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