Fore Street
(207) 775-2717
288 Fore St
Portland,
ME
04101
43.6581
-70.2509
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Fore Street
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Foodies come from far and wide to bow at the altar of the James Beard Award-winning chef Sam Hayward. Housed in an old warehouse, the bi-level, high-ceilinged space sports a distinctly rustic charm, and its location, a short stroll from the bustle of the Old Port, makes it a true destination. Twinkling candles and copper-top tables lend a romantic vibe. Efficient servers are well-versed in the menu's many intricacies, and the well-chosen wine list is consistently lauded as Portland's best.
The Food
Hayward and his staff are on view for all to see, as most seats have a direct view into the sprawling open kitchen. The menu is printed nightly, guaranteeing a different culinary experience with every visit. Many dishes can be described as a gourmand's idea of comfort food: plump rope-cultured mussels are roasted and served swimming in garlic-almond butter, while sweet organic Maine fingerling potatoes are roasted in duck fat.
User Reviews
dulcesarita
March 08, 2009
This is not the type of atmosphere in which I expect to dine on fois gras. The sound of people chattering is like that of a busy cafeteria, and the food itself is uninteresting in light of the prices they ask.
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CSMobileUser
March 05, 2009
Great food but expensive different menus daily limited vege choices
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scottgor
January 14, 2009
This was a great experience. Everything that we had was wonderful. The atmosphere was as good as the food and service. A find
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Know Before You Go:
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends. Those who leave it too late can still shoot for one of the few tables that are set aside each night for walk-ins.
Where to Sit:
The casual bar area provides patrons with an opportunity to share a high-end cheese plate or a dessert (pear and cranberry crisp with buttermilk ice cream, coconut rice pudding with lime-vanilla sauce) without shelling out big bucks for a multicourse meal.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Notable Chef, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
