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Fore Street, Portland, ME

Fore Street

4.9 (4201)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sam Hayward
  • Neighborhood
    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 4,201 people are saying

Fore Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Ambiance

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 boasts "excellent food and service" with a "warm and inviting" atmosphere that impresses every time. The menu changes daily, offering "unique, beautifully prepared dishes." Consistent quality, a knowledgeable staff, and a "cozy setting" make it a "must-visit" for any occasion.

4,201 Reviews
  1. Richie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely evening! Great service and such a unique building! We will be back

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  2. Barbara

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time and a delicious dinner. The menu had so many great options!

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  3. Lucinda VIP

    Sacramento8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect, as always! From the minute we arrived to the moment we left! The service and food were excellent! Probably my favorite restaurant in Portland.

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  4. Haley

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and the food were amazing. The service could have been better, but I recognize they were slammed on a Saturday night. We had a reservation and still had to wait 25min for our table, however, there is a very nice full service bar/lounge area to wait so it wasn’t a deal breaker. The food was incredible and by far one of the best meals we’ve had in a while. Will definitely be back.

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  5. James

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance!! I will return again every time in Portland!!

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  6. Clem

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First visit, front of house, service and attention to detail excellent Food was very good, selection was good Prices on par with quality of food Noise level very high

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  7. Roger

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience - great food, great cocktails, great service, nice atmosphere - and all for around the same price as you would pay fat a lot of places in Southern Maine which are nowhere near as good

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  8. Joseph VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fore Street is the only restaurant in Portland that we have on repeat every time we visit. It’s always an overall pleasure. Great food and service, consistent and excellent.

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  9. Michael

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service in a rustic atmosphere. We were at a table for two that was VERY tightly placed between two other tables to the point where it was challenging to get in and out of the chairs without hitting the next patron's chair.

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  10. William

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in Portland and this was our favorite restaurant. The Wood Grilled Moulard Foie Gras and Turnspit Roasted Dry Rubbed Pork Loin were amazing and the Turnspit Roasted Marinated Half Chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had. Our server was really attentive, friendly, and provided great recommendations.

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Fore Street is rated 4.9 stars by 4201 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 times today
Google Map for Fore Street

288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin and Pearl
  • Neighborhood
    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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