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Fore Street, Portland, ME

Fore Street

4.9
4.9
4079 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming

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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options

What 4,079 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Ambience

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • 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 offers an "exceptional experience" with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Known for its open kitchen and wood-fired cooking, the restaurant delights with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Despite occasional noise, diners rave about its "warm, cozy vibe" and diverse menu, making it a "must-try" in Portland.

4,079 Reviews
  1. Dianne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just amazing. Standouts for us were the steak tartare, shaved Macoun apple salad and bourbon braised chicken, as well as the Manhattan with coffee tobacco bitters.

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  2. Rena

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb dining experience. Fire-roasted ribeye with bone marrow jus was exquisitely tender and satisfying. Sautéed Skate wing with Jerusalem artichoke, chanterelles, lobster and crème was transcendent. House-prepared charcuterie and kohlrabi/apple salad were both excellent and perfect for sharing. Excellent variety of wine by the glass and world-clsss offerings by the bottle. Fabulous desserts -particularly the bergamot-infused crème brûlée. Our waiter Greg was attentive, informed, and delightful. We savored our meal and never felt rushed. Another memorable evening at Fore Street, for which much thanks.

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  3. Sonny

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing all around. Server was very personable and explained the menu and offered suggestions. Food came out quick and everything was outstanding. We had three different entrees, four sides and three different desserts. We will definitely be coming back several more times as the menu is constantly changing.

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  4. Matthew

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foie Gras to die for! Superb menu. Unparalleled service. They have been around for decades for a reason. Don’t miss the experience!

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  5. Jason

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Super cool atmosphere. Open pit cooking and wood fire ovens. This place is legit.

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  6. Nicklaus

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very disappointed by our meal. We love going here but recently the quality has gone down.

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  7. Rory

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The foie gras as always was amazing. The butternut squash was as well. The food never disappoints here.

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  8. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful birthday dinner with my family. Emily was our incredible server. A perfect 10 on everything !

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  9. Charles

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant I’ve been to in a while!! It is 4 hours away from my home and I would to the trip again just to go eat there and comeback home afterwards.

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  10. Andrea

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific wait staff who is very knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations. Food was incredible and great wine by the glass list.

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Fore Street is rated 4.9 stars by 4079 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Fore Street

288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Franklin and Pearl
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
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