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1. FF

   FoodFan

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We’ve been going to this restaurant for some 20 years now, whenever we are in Portland, and have never been disappointed. This time was no exception. Kiera took extremely good care of us, and the scallops in particular were delicious, probably the best I have had in my life.

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2. l

   livethelivecom

   New York Area

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is the restaurant that started the food craze in Portland many years ago, and it is still the granddaddy of fine dining. A must visit if you are in town.

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3. c

   calmark

   New England

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything I ate tonight made me feel like I was a judge on Chopped! Beet salad is eat I have ever had, oysters were perfectly served, cornbread was best I have ever had. Worth every penny spent tonight.

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4. MA

   MarkA

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always delicious and inviting. Pork loin is my go-to comfort dish on a cold winter night.

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5. DS

   DonnaS

   New England

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fore Street is always good. Living on Peaks Island, we go to Fore Street every few months. The food is always outstanding! Our server Sarah was the absolute best. Nothing can elevate a meal experience more than a phenomenal server. We have had Sarah is the past. She is personable, knowledgeable about the food, and her timing is on point. We will asked to be seated in her section from now on.

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6. BM

   BrianM

   New England

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   My third or fourth visit here. Never disappoints. I’m a tough grader thus the 4/5 stars. Party of two, we got oven roasted mushroom salad and beet salad for apps. I’m a no on beets but was assured they were excellent. My salad was top notch - something I’d never make at home with such a variety of shrooms and just the right size so I could still enjoy my main. Got scallops with sweet potatoes and pork loin with cabbage for mains. Both excellently cooked. Dark chocolate mousse cake and apple strudel for desserts. Bread basket included sourdough that is so rarely done well and this was! Specialty cocktail menu was nothing spectacular in my view but wine list is well thought out with not an overwhelming number of by the glass options crossing all the varietals. Service was friendly, well-timed and helpful. To be clear though my favorite part of Fore Street continues to be the open kitchen. If I were ever seated in the side room I’d have to decline. The staff work hard and nearly dance around the open kitchen with precision. Thought the price/experience ratio was about right for 2023.

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7. JR

   JordanR

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful service from the moment I walked in the door. Had a drink in the lounge, the waitress was courteous and kind and made sure I was cashed out before my reservation came up and led me to my friends whom I was meeting. Food was incredible, had the mussels, hangar steak and cornbread. My friends had scallops and cod and said they were fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone looking to have a stellar night out in Portland.

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8. m

   mainers3

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 10, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Phenomenal dining experience---everything was exceptional.....and Joe our waiter was the best!!! Until next time.....bon appetit!

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9. MS

   MSHow

   Salt Lake City

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on March 9, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was our third visit to Fore Street and once again, we were not disappointed. The food was incredible, the service amazing. There were three of us and we each wanted to lick our plates clean - lamb chops, duck confit, skate wing - all amazing. The cornbread side should really be a dessert! We'll be back!

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10. JB

    JohnB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Fore Street provides all of the ingredients for a thoroughly enjoyable dinner out in Portland. The drinks at the bar were excellent and the food was very good. the service was excellent.

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11. CV

    CathyV

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful dinner thanks to our great waiter, Luke😊

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12. EL

    ErikaL

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fore street never fails to amaze. The atmosphere and quality of each dish keep us coming back for more. Cannot come to Portland without adding this to your list!

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13. HH

    HeatherH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best, most consistent wonderful dining experience in town... been going for over 20 years -and it never disappoints.

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14. MH

    MaryH

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything about Fore Street Restaurant was amazing! The food is so delicious. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Our waiter was so pleasant and attentive.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kind and patient service. Delicious muscles and cod with garlic sauce. Warm atmosphere.

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16. TY

    TYoung

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve been going to Fore Street for over 20 years. It is a Portland Maine institution! The staff is top notch and the food never disappoints! When I think of the best food I’ve ate anywhere throughout the globe, Fore Street is always at the top of my list and I consider myself lucky to have it in my home state.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A special meal at a special place. Food is creative, well presented and staff was warm and friendly Never disappoints

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18. SB

    StanB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Well worth the wait to get a reservation. From starters to main course, everything was amazing including the service. Fresh Maine oysters, delicious bread, scallop boat a signature dish. And the warm ambiance is noteworthy.

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19. MR

    MichaelR

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It's always a fantastic time at Fore Street. Excellent staff all around and wonderful food!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing!!! Amazing!!!! Amazing!!!

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21. MP

    MaryP

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing dinner- one of the best meals we have had out in a long time - server was awesome - attentive to dietary concerns - can’t wait to go back

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday dinner

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    kathyw

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We felt relaxed and cozy. We were well taken care of by our waiter. The food was delicious. We would go again. The Bang island mussels were a must. Negatives -It’s smoky to the point that it was visible and our clothes smelled like it the next morning and we were sitting at the farthest point from the fire roasting. The chefs inhaling all that was enough of a concern to our medically trained table that we’d recommend they do more to vent the smoke from the fire for the staff’s health.

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24. L

    Leslie

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is truly a restaurant to build a trip around. The ever changing menu is so good.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Main course was just ok.

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26. MH

    MaryH

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding experience! Waitress was awesome! Thank you!

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27. SH

    SHAIMAN

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Maine

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28. MM

    MaraM

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    When in Portland, Maine… I want to eat at my favorite restaurant is Fore St.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Fore street is always worth an evening. Sometimes like tonight some food is a little less than perfect—but that means it’s still tremendous overall. The bar is very high here.

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30. RS

    RebeccaS

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food. Great reeves

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31. TD

    TomD

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Started with excellent martinis with local Maine gin. The complimentary bread from Standard Baking was truly addictive! The wood grilled squid had a wonderful variety of flavors including white bean purée, sweet Vidalia onions and savory kalamata olives. My husband had wood grilled chicken and I had hangar steak. Both were great! Fore St continues to live up to its well deserved reputation as one of the better places to eat in Portland!

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32. M

    Maemee

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    Typically a night that is consistently exceptional, was a disappointment. This night the food was unusually unlike what menu described. Meat was extremely fatty and not flavorful. Similarly some of the dishes in our party were not as expected. When we informed our server, there was no adjustment or no consideration. Such a shame it was our go to restaurant.

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33. TO

    TedOB

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fore Street never disappoints. Have dined there at least 20 times and food/service excel.

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34. JK

    JenK

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible dining experience! The open kitchen with the exposed brick and steel windows provides the coziest atmosphere and the food and service were impeccable! We will be back!

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35. s

    scubagirl310

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    The food was not as good as in the past. The menu seems a little tired and boring. The dessert menu was extensive and looked good but we did not partake.

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36. BK

    BobK

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Had a great time, the service was top notch and the meal was very good. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

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37. S

    Sunny

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fore Street always delivers on deliciousness! Sarah took excellent care of us! We’ll be back again soon!

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38. EH

    ElizabethH

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always incredible meals at Fore Street....never disappointed!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was wonderful, thank you! My husband enjoyed the dinner and all the special touches.

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    NatashaW

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our meal at Fore Street did not disappoint. From the appetizers to the main dish to the dessert, it was all delicious. The cocktails were well made and had a good combination of flavors. We went for a birthday, but will definitely be coming back in the future.

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