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Decent food and service. Atmosphere cozy but rustic. Nothing special. Highly overrated. Cornbread was excellent/order it for dessert.
This 20+ year Portland restaurant does not disappoint. Really serves up delicious food from a menu that offered us so many favourites it was tough to choose jus...
read moreWe went to a lot of trouble to land a reservation at the Fore Street Restaurant. It was not easy. The food and menu didn 't disappoint. Not cheap. Four of us at...
read moreMy wife and I went for our anniversary. Overall a charming and warm atmosphere. The smell from the wood fired ovens gave it a rustic feel. However don’t be fool...
read moreThe atmosphere building were nice, however the single candle at our table was not quite enough to light the menus to read them easily you had to tilt the menu t...
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read moreFore Street offers a mix of experiences, from disappointing encounters with rude staff to exceptional meals and service. Despite some negative reviews about staff behavior, the outstanding food quality and top-notch services seem to overshadow any shortcomings. The foie Gras, tuna, and fresh oysters receive high praise, with one reviewer calling it one of the best dining experiences in Portland. The mango cake and Thyme is Nigh gin cocktail were highlighted as must-try items. The ambiance is described as charming and warm, with exceptional food quality and reasonable pricing. Overall, while some diners may have had negative encounters with staff, the general consensus is that Fore Street offers a memorable dining experience with delicious food and great service.
Amazing food, staff and ambiance. Will be back. Highly recommend!
Fore Street exceeded all expectations, as usual. We loved everything about the experience. We were not rushed, we were seated in the area we requested, the wait...
read moreComfortable with an excellent selection of drinks that pair well with all the food. Truly a Portland icon
Dinner for two. For appetizers, the tuna tartare had a smooth consistency was garnished with pickled corn. The wood oven roasted foie gras came on a delicate sp...
read moreFood was great!! It was the perfect place to end our honeymoon!!
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read moreWhat a fun place! We didn't have reservations, but the rumors are true...you just get there a little before 5, and they will put your name on a list to get the...
read moreFabulous meal. Superb service. Sarah treated us like we were in her home. Fire Street came highly recommended and did not disappoint.
Without question, our favorite, most cozy delicious restaurant in Portland, rivaled only by Scales
Seriously amazing. Everything I had was so good. squid and half chicken was all amazing. The key-lime pie was the best I’ve ever had! Service was perfect, this...
read moreI’m not even kidding, seriously one of the best meals of my entire life. Vibes: Cozy, dim, wood fired grill in the backdrop. Staff: Incredible! We loved Sarah....
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read moreWe have loved this place on prior visits, but completely lucked out yesterday in getting a walk-in table due to a cancellation on a blustery evening. My fiance...
read moreFore Street is an EXPERIENCE! It provides elevated food from land, air and sea. There is something for everyone. Their food and dining experience was well worth...
read moreWhen I told my coworker I was visiting Portland for the first time they told me I needed to make sure to visit Fore Street. Per their instructions I went online...
read moreWe started with the wood-oven squid which was amazing- the taste was absolutely delicious. I ordered the pan-seared scallops which were a little too crispy for...
read moreSeafood tasting: smoked salmon, marinated bass, scallop tartar Grilled squid; crispy tentacles very tasty Hanger steak: impressive thick cut, ordered medium rar...
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read moreAmbience was beautiful, warm and comfortable with candlelight. The open kitchen concept was cool- I don't see many restaurants like that. Bread salad and...
TLDR: great food and service. This place is an institution for good reason. We visited my wife's birthday and they were not disappointed. We started...
Excellent atosphère Ambiance can not be better be best fish dishes service tops If you are going to live seafood!
OkSo when you spend $260 for dinner (3 people), it should always be THIS good - GREAT actually.
I REALLY wanted to give Fore Street five-stars.
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read moreFore Street is an EXPERIENCE! It provides elevated food from land, air and sea. There is something for everyone. Their food and dining experience was well worth...
read moreWhen I told my coworker I was visiting Portland for the first time they told me I needed to make sure to visit Fore Street. Per their instructions I went online...
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read moreIf you haven't eaten at Fore Street do yourself a favor and make a reservation (do it well in advance as it fills up fast). This place is great...
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