Front Main - Waterville

#27 - Vegetarian - Waterville, Unspecified, Bar-lounge

Front and Main continues to attract a mix of opinions from diners, reflecting a vibrant yet evolving culinary landscape. While many praise its exquisite atmosphere, with beautifully presented dishes and attentive staff, some are concerned about diminishing food quality and inconsistency in service. Signature items like the raw tuna special and Barbacoa Fries receive enthusiastic endorsements, while others note issues with flavor and execution in menu staples. The lively bar scene adds appeal, but the proximity of tables may detract from intimate dining experiences. Overall, Front and Main remains a notable contender for fine dining, though it may benefit from refreshing its menu and enhancing service reliability.

Last update: 11.12.2025 from: Scotty

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★ 4.7 / 5 from 1314 reviews

Was sheldon weinreb at Front Main a mag?
I recently dined at this restaurant for the first time and I will definitely be returning. The food was delicious, flavorful, and innovative. The raw tuna special appetizer was outstanding, with perfectly fresh fish and a delicious sauce. My wife's chicken appetizer was also excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my special lamb shank dish, and my wife loved her steak frites. The service was friendly, although a bit amateur... View all feedback.

What Vincent Ryan dislikes about Front Main:
Do waiters no longer pour wine or provide serving utensils with starters or steak knives with steak? Ordered Medium-rare rib eye, steak was practically mooing and had very little flavor. Pork Belly was over cooked and dry. Risotto was served with peanuts and a dollop of ricotta? The novelty of Front Main has expired and unfortunately it is becoming a consistently lackluster dining experience. Change the menu up, offe... View all feedback.

Cecilia 02.02.2023 - 20:04

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Very good food. it was very happy. service was great. my wife is gluten-free and I eat low charcoal. this restaurant had an extensive selection.

Mehdi 30.01.2023 - 13:35

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Other than rushed, inexperienced server fantastic mar. Great addition to downtown!!!

Mehdi 25.07.2022 - 11:40

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vegan friendly fine cuisine. Great staff. Very nice.

Scotty 06.03.2024 - 15:27

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, the meal was over the top delicious, service was excellent but the tables were so close to each other that you could not carry on a private conversation with the person across from you without hearing everyone else's conversations around you!