Fore Street

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288 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
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.

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4.01,432 reviews
Kal L.
9/21/2025

Amazing food. As fresh as can be. Service was excellent!!! Our server Emily was extremely attentive at the perfect times, easy to talk to and friendly. Great advice for the menu and knowledge of...

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Samuel H.
10/31/2025

Food, service and ambiance were excellent. Setting in a historic building overlooking the Portland Waterfront. The Cod stew was the best I have ever eaten, served in a clay pot steaming with...

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Denise D.
10/30/2025

Food: Grilled cabbage salad. Dry, boring and didn't seem to be grilled at all. Beef Stroganoff. The tiny amount of beef was fatty gristly and disgusting. Even the noodles were terrible. They...

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Nat P.
10/24/2025

This is an amazing restaurant. Beautiful ambiance. I love everything about it, from their food to their service. Came here for dinner and was seated at the bar. The server was very nice and...

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Marcel C.
10/25/2025

Good was excellent, drinks were just perfect and the service was great. Place was very busy to be middle of the week - would suggest reservations if possible. Restaurant has a nice ambiance -...

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