Front & Main

Name: Front & Main
Address: 9 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States, 04901
Telephone: (207) 660-0130
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (561)

$31 to $50

Unspecified

9 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Fancy
Innovative
Gluten-free-friendly

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

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

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BURRATA (v)$18.00
roasted squash / apples / greens / candied walnuts / maple vinaigrette / grilled bread
STEET TACOS (3)$18.00
chef's daily preparation
RAW OYSTERS* (6) (GF)$21.00
mignonette / cocktail
SEASONAL SOUP$10.00
F/M CAESAR*$14.00
romaine / crisped breadcrumbs / fried capers / parmesan / soft boiled egg / caesar dressing
PORK BELLY LETTUCE WRAPS (gf)$19.00
orange miso glaze / cabbage / radish / pickled carrots / scallion
DUCK CONFIT BAO BUNS$20.00
kimchi / blueberry glaze

The Mains

THE BURGER*$18.00
grass-fed beef / aged white cheddar / melted onions / sour mustard pickle / lettuce & tomato / burger sauce / hand-cut fries
FALAFEL (v)$26.00
quinoa / grilled cucumber salad / avocado / white bean puree / warm olives / tzatziki / grilled pita
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN (GF)$28.00
cornbread / spicy cauliflower gratin / sour mustard pickle / winter slaw / hot honey
STEAK FRITES* (GF)$42.00
grilled 8oz flat iron / hand-cut fries / arugula & radicchio salad / charred scallion salsa verde
SEARED SALMON (GF)$36.00
wild mushrooms / pearl onion / spinach / garlic puree / thai basil pistou / miso raisin chutney

On The Side

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

What 561 people are saying

Front & Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Great for brunch
Maine
Innovative
Maine
Healthy
Central Maine
Best Overall
Central Maine
Best Food
Central Maine
Best Service
Central Maine
Best Ambiance
Central Maine
Best Value
Central Maine
Good for groups
Central Maine
Healthy
Central Maine
Lively
Central Maine
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Front & Main offers a "creative and well-crafted" dining experience with "excellent" food and drink options. Guests appreciate the "many gluten-free options" and "comfortable" atmosphere. While service receives mixed feedback, standout staff like Reana and Martina enhance visits. Perfect for brunch or special occasions, the "delightfully helpful" team ensures a memorable experience.

561 Reviews

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Theresa
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We found the service slow and noticed because of the way our table was placed, the wait staff was on their personal phones much of the time. The food was not outstanding unserve tap it but had an outstanding cost. I think a restaurant like this could do a lot better. The chairs squeaked and scratched on the slate floors, the outsides of the chairs were fabric and dirty from hands touching them. The legs of the chairs look like they had been abused from floor moppings. I think they could do a lot better all around. We went there but we will not be rushing back.
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Ruth
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar and food service excellent; drinks, food and wine well crafted and presented. Server found us 2 cushions for backs of chairs-kudos to her!
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Scott
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice meal but not into the current menu. Service was Excellent. The chairs were Uncomfortable! The sautéed mushrooms were good but the pate, which came with it, was very bitter. Cocktails were good! Will be back!
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Ari
Maine1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved that there were so many gluten free options!
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Kim VIP
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was very nice. We were seated in the bar area. People we bringing their well behaved dogs in to sit with them and that was nice to see. Comfortable and good food. The service was slow to get an order placed. But after received food pomptly.
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Tilghman VIP
Tucson40 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have a great brunch - food and service were great.
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StephanieM
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A lovely spot to have dinner in downtown Waterville. Drink were creative and dinner was spot on.
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Clyne
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food declining in quality for the extreme price. Fried chicken not near as good as used to be. Food and dessert take too long after order is placed. No bang for the buck.
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Robert
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was underwhelmed this time out with Front & Main. The food was nothing special and the service mediocre. Not worth the $150 bill for two. Used to be much better.
Front & MainResponded on April 7, 2025
Dear Robert, Thank you for visiting Front/Main and thank you for sharing your feedback. We set a high standard for ourselves, and I'm sorry to hear this was not met in your interaction with our business. Your feedback helps us recognize areas where we may improve our operation. Our menu is constantly evolving to highlight the breadth of Maine's bounty. We hope you will come back and give us another try. Please know that your comments have been discussed amongst our management team. Again, we thank you for visiting Front/Main at the Lockwood Hotel. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please call the restaurant and ask for me personally. Thank you, Chase Morgan Restaurant Manager @ Front/Main
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Alicia
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, start to finish. Food is excellent
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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 561 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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AI Beta

Menu

Starters/Shareables

BURRATA (v)$18.00

STEET TACOS (3)$18.00

RAW OYSTERS* (6) (GF)$21.00

SEASONAL SOUP$10.00

F/M CAESAR*$14.00

PORK BELLY LETTUCE WRAPS (gf)$19.00

DUCK CONFIT BAO BUNS$20.00

The Mains

THE BURGER*$18.00

FALAFEL (v)$26.00

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 561 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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