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Fore Street, Portland, ME

Fore Street

4.9
4.9
4126 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines

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
  • 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 4,126 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

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Ambiance

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • 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

    Healthy

  • 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 is a standout dining experience with "exceptional service" and "phenomenal food." Guests rave about the warm ambiance and creative, ever-changing menu. Highlights include the "best chicken ever," "amazing food," and "superb cocktails." The atmosphere is cozy, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended!

4,126 Reviews
  1. Timothy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great! I would recommend to anyone visiting Portland!

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  2. Deborah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent, the mussel appetizer was wonderful! Monkfish special and crab stuffed haddock were to die for! Service from our waiter Alec was top notch, his recommendations were spot on!

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  3. Evelyn

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fore Street is always consistent. Were there Valentines night and there was no sense of rushing us out we had a superb server. The main sides are always inventive and delicious. We have been spending Valentine’s Day dinner at fourth Street fairly consistently for the last 25 years. The foodie scene has changed a lot over that time, but Fore Street always steps up to the plate and is inventive classywell trained staff. it is always a treat to go there

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  4. Tom

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent and ready for us at our reservation time.

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  5. SolanaLocal

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent farm to table experience. Our server was wonderful.

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  6. Gretchen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Adam was excellent! Friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Food was impeccable as always.

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  7. Jennie

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was perfect beginning to end. Our server was one of the best I have had all year. Fore Street never disappoints.

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  8. Marci

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never had a bad meal. There are choices for everyone. Our go to for a special occasion.

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  9. Lynette

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & drinks were amazing! Our waiter, Alec was knowledgeable & fun but non obtrusive. We dine here regularly & don’t leave disappointed!!

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  10. D

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, outstanding service. Wonderful evening.

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FAQs

Fore Street is rated 4.9 stars by 4126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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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