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Address:
555 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101

Neighborhood:
Portland

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Five Fifty-Five Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.fivefifty-five.com
Email: smcorry@msn.com
Phone: (207) 761-0555
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Sunday: 9:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Private Party Contact Name: Sarah Allenby
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Stephen Corry
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: A private room that holds up to 22 people. Although the room is private,the room is upstairs and it does open to the rest of the restaurant so diners can view the open kitchen.
Private Party Contact: Ryan Rush (207) 761-0555
Special Events & Promotions: Celebrate your holiday season with 555. We offer a semi-private dining space perfect for your next business or personal holiday outing! Custom pre-set menus, holiday inspired cocktails and extensive wine selections!

Getting there

Cross Street: Oak Street
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: On-street parking is usually very accessible. The meters stop running at 6:00. There are also four parking lots with in a 2-block radius. The closest being a garage on Forest Avenue, 1-block away.

A word from Five Fifty-Five

Steve and Michelle Corry, the proprietors of Five Fifty-Five, arrived in Portland armed with a passionate vision and extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Steve began his culinary career as a brew master at several breweries in Northern California. In 1999, he attended the New England… Culinary Institute in Burlington Vermont. After graduating in 2001, he returned to California to work at Domaine Chandon in Napa Valley. A graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Michelle Corry has worked at numerous prestigious establishments, including the French Laundry in Napa. Together, they have envisioned a dining experience that would combine a comfortable atmosphere, professional service, and fresh, simple, and delicious food sourced locally. Steve and Michelle Corry would like to welcome you to their first collaborative, Five Fifty-Five.Continued

Five Fifty-Five

4.4

151 $31 to $50 restaurant

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148 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

148 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(106)
special occasion(100)
romantic(87)

notable wine list(57)
neighborhood gem(40)
hot spot(17)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (148)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our 3rd visit and I can't

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2012

2008

Dined on 04/15/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our 3rd visit and I can't say enough about the WHOLE deal! We had the Tastings menu for a great price and it was outstanding."

Dined on 04/15/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was fantastic. The

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was fantastic. The service even better!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food quality was very good

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food quality was very good but portions were unbelievably small for the price. I am not a big eater but even I thought they should have enhanced the portion sizes. I got the scallops(~5 medium) which were served with barely 1/4 cup whipped potatoes and approximately 2 green beans cut into 6 pieces. I will not be returning, but if you go I would recommend getting the $60. testing menu which gives you 4 courses (app,entree,cheese,dessert), so you get enough food to fill you up. The atmosphere was nice, pretty building. Staff was Ok, but felt more snobby than warm and friendly."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Little Pricey

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Slightly overpriced for the food quantity. Good for people that can afford it. It would be tough for me to recommend to most people."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and service was very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food and service was very good and our table was in a nice, fairly private location. There was a table , on the other side that was pretty noisy but that can happen in any restaurant. Overall, it was a very nice evening and I would recommend this restaurant."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mostly excellent food. We

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Mostly excellent food. We had the tasting menu and enjoyed every course. the Cream of Celery soup, the Mussels,the Pepper Encrusted Scallops and the Cheese Plate stood out as exceptional dishes. The atmosphere was very pleasant with a calming and beautiful decor and the service was efficient and knowledgeable. Though the wine list was big, we were less than impressed by selections and the white wines we had by the glass were served too cold."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This restaurant rivals Fore

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This restaurant rivals Fore Street. Not yet quite as mature, but on its heels. I went for brunch and would highly recommend it. The eggs were so delicious they must have been fresh from the farm. I have lactose intolerance and they bent over backward to care with the ingredients in my meal. A great value for fabulous food. I'm from Cambridge MA and will be stopping in again my next trip north which will not be soon enough!"

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I was really disappointed

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Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was really disappointed in the Brunch. The only thing I thought outstanding was the starter bread. The rest of the food was mediocre. We had the breakfast item with sausage, bacon, potatoes, egg and toast. Everything except the egg and toast was precooked and tasted like it. The sausage was cold inside, potatoes were rubbery as if they had been under a light to long, and the bacon was hard. I expect their dinners are better since we have heard so much about this restaurant. It was our first time and we won't go back-for brunch anyway."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wow great food great service Neil

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wow great food great service
Neil was fantastic as our server."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

From start to finish, everything

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"From start to finish, everything here was memorable. Great food, staff and ambience. Portions were a bit small for the price, but the taste and experience made up the difference. Make sure to top off the evening with a salted caramel."