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The Front Room, Portland, ME

The Front Room

4.7
4.7
494 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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 494 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 shines as a neighborhood gem in Portland, offering "great food" and a "relaxed friendly atmosphere." Diners rave about the "amazing" mussels and "must-have" mushroom toast. While noise levels can be high, the attentive service and delicious dishes make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

494 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful! Food, atmosphere, service…all excellent! Highly recommend!

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  2. Jeffrey

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu. Lots of comfort food choices. Perfect for a chilly nite in menu.

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  3. Rebecca

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner in a cozy neighborhood spot. Short rib was excellent and be sure to save room for dessert.

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  4. William

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal and the waitstaff was very attentive and knowledgeable.

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  5. Helen

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels and mushroom toast were show stoppers! The service was excellent and attentive. Highly recommend

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  6. Shane

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had many wonderful meals at the front room.

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  7. Carol

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, cosy, good food, excellent service and value for money

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  8. Scott

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    92 reviews

    3.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just OK. Bread was stale, soup not hot, salad barely any dressing. Service was great. Shame

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  9. Kimberly

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a neighborhood gem. This is a wonderful restaurant in Portland. It’s an open kitchen restaurant with a cute bar area and cozy tables. Our server was friendly and helped me navigate the GF options on the menu. Nothing is labeled, but lots of options. We started with the deviled eggs, yummy! I hit the seared scallops with risotto was delicious, I wish there were more scallops (just 3), my husband got the burger and said it was really good! We would return!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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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 494 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 6 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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