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The Front Room, Portland, ME

The Front Room

4.7
4.7
485 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 485 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for brunch

  • Maine

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maine

    American

  • Greater Portland

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Front Room offers "great food and attentive service" in a cozy neighborhood setting. Diners praise the "fantastic" mushroom toast and "delicious" crab Rangoon pasta. While the atmosphere is vibrant, it can be a bit noisy. Despite occasional slow service, the overall experience is "amazing" and reasonably priced.

485 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I’m always happy with the food. However I always forget how Smokey and loud it is.

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  2. Robert

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Top to bottom was an amazing place, food was some of the best I have ever had.

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  3. Wendy

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and cooked perfectly. Our waiter, Jake, was funny and attentive. Restaurant is small so noise level was a bit high but I could still have conversation with my table easily.

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  4. Tammy

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. We just happened on it when searching for someplace different in Portland. It didn't disappoint. Lobster Bisque chef's special was outstanding. We will be back.

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  5. Don

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere….great food….good drinks…. Nice waitstaff….

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  6. Robert

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood restaurant and we always enjoy it. Food was rather disappointing though.

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  7. Elizabeth T

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible! The service was excellent - knowledgeable staff. The ambience matched the meal.

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  8. Osteodoc02

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice dinner. Quick and attentive service. Good drinks. Food was delicious and an overall casual atmosphere. I would go again.

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  9. Kim

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seating immediately and from the the service continued to be stellar. Our waiter, Jerry, was amazing . All 5 of us enjoyed our meals and drinks. Would highly recommend this spot!

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  10. Pamela

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and comfortable booth. Good variety of food.

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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 485 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 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Front Room

73 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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