Thanks for the great suggestions. 555 is closed for a private party. :-( So – now our list is looking like this: Street and Co, Hugo’s, Uffa OR wait for a non-reserved table at Fore Street. Oh, what to do?? If my...

I know portland has some great restaurants—fore street, etc. just looking for chowhound recs about great spots that may be a bit off the beaten path. will consider any kind of cooking, cuisine. thx DS

Una’s makes great martinis and is a hot spot. The bar at Fore Street makes great drinks too. Also, Natasha’s and Mim’s for martinis, and a new place called Oolong has a real interesting bar.

Any recommendations for NYCer’s one night in Portland? Aubergine, Back Bay Grill, Street & Comapny, or ???? — which ONE would you Mainers recommend for a good, memorable meal? (Called Fore Street too late to get a...

Hi Marty....I live in Portland and know all 3 restaurants. I’ll tell you a little about each one...Fore Street is a large open sort of high end rustic place with open fire hearths. They use mostly local and organic...

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Supposingly the Food Network profiled four restaurants in Portland Maine this week, and they are: BAR LOLA BECKY’S DINER CINQUE TERRE FORE STREET The article goes on to say that "Portland is one of five vying for the Food...

I’d go to Fore Street or Cinque de Terre on Wharf St. for Italian. Cinque is my favorite out of all the high end restaurants.

My husband and I spent a weekend in Portland recently and finally had a chance to try Fore Street—it was one of the best meals ever. In a couple of weeks we’ll be in Providence, and while we don’t expect to find...

I’d pick Fore Street if I could only go to one of the three.

My fiance and I are heading to Maine for our honeymoon in two weeks. Where should we go? Fore Street? Hugos? Which is better? We only have one night to dine out in Portland and we want to make it good. Please advise.

Start in OLD PORT AREA,From there you can walk to all these spots plus shop. Breakfast: Big Mamma’s or Becky’s Lunch:Jays Oyster House, Dry Dock, Walters Dinner: Hugo’s, Fore Street or Street and Company. Bar: Ri...

Fore Street and Street & Company, in that order; note that you will need to make reservations well ahead – especially at Fore Street. Both will allow a few diners to be seated (without previous reservations)at opening...

I am planning a weekend to Portland soon and would love to get eveyones take on the best dinner in town. I have eaten at Fore Street many times and think it is one of the best in New England so my natural inclination is to head...

Hands down, Portland wins. Much bigger/better/broader selection. I had a great meal at Hugo’s in Portland, was not terribly impressed with Fore Street, enjoyed a brunch at Mim’s and have a list an arm long of places I...