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The Front Room, Portland, ME

The Front Room

4.7
4.7
497 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Due to volume we are unable to accept reservations for Brunch. Tables are available on a walk-in basis. Reservations are available for Dinner. For parties over 6, please call 773-3366 during business hours to make reservations.
Nestled atop Portland’s Munjoy Hill neighborhood, The Front Room, offers dishes & drinks with comfort in mind.
A local Brunch destination, enjoy plates such as house-made Corned Beef Hash, Veggie Gnocchi, & Eggs Benedict. Pancakes & French Toast are always a go to. Serving a variety of Mimosas & Bloody Marys, local coffee & teas.
Dinner at TFR is relaxed & pleasurable. Plates are made with local components & thoughtful recipes. Enjoy the Casco Bay Scallops, Braised Shortrib, Mushroom Toast, or neighborhood favorite Roasted Pork Loin with JJ's famous bacon jam.
Serving a variety of local beer, wine, and cocktails to suit every taste- Come get Happy 4-6 !




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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sat 9:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 773-3366
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    James O'Sullivan

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Front Room offers "delicious food" and "attentive service" in a cozy, neighborhood atmosphere. Known for its "great comfort food," standout dishes include scallops and the smash burger. While it can get noisy, the charming ambiance and "knowledgeable staff" make it "a great spot" for any occasion.

497 Reviews
  1. Elise

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can’t go wrong at TFR! Excellent food all the time.

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  2. Maribeth VIP

    Greater Boston67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable meal. Great service. We had the nightly special Lobster Risotto. Very good, generous amount of lobster. I recommend this restaurant

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  3. Kimberly

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful! Food, atmosphere, service…all excellent! Highly recommend!

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  4. Jeffrey

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu. Lots of comfort food choices. Perfect for a chilly nite in menu.

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  5. Rebecca

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner in a cozy neighborhood spot. Short rib was excellent and be sure to save room for dessert.

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  6. William

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal and the waitstaff was very attentive and knowledgeable.

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  7. Helen

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels and mushroom toast were show stoppers! The service was excellent and attentive. Highly recommend

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  8. Shane VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had many wonderful meals at the front room.

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  9. Carol

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, cosy, good food, excellent service and value for money

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  10. Scott VIP

    Greater Boston94 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just OK. Bread was stale, soup not hot, salad barely any dressing. Service was great. Shame

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FAQs

The Front Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 773-3366.

The Front Room is rated 4.7 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for The Front Room

73 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Area
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon, Thu–Sat 9:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James O'Sullivan
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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