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The East EndervsFore Street Restaurant
Both East Ender and Fore Street Restaurant are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fore Street Restaurant ranks significantly higher than East Ender. Fore Street Restaurant scores 92 with accolades from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Concierge.
The East Ender
Fodor's
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
47 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101-4213
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Fodor's "It doesn't get much better than the Maine lobster melt with bacon jam and peppadew relish served at this pint-size restaurant." Full review
Frommer's "The best brunch in town (in my opinion) nails a delicate balance of sweet, savory, and experimental in a room that’s laid-back and welcoming." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Tourists and locals pack into East Ender, a funky, brick-walled spot, for stick-to-your ribs, elevated pub food." Full review
Frommer's "Food is pubby and snacky, the menu divided between simple cold dishes and simple hot ones, but the kitchen turns out the best hot dog...the cocktail, wine, and beer lists are thoughtful and ample." Full review
Fore Street Restaurant
Concierge Fodor's Frommer's
Gayot
Tasting Table
Zagat
288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101-4109
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Concierge "When people who don't have a date with the bingo table start lining up for dinner at 5 pm, you've probably found a first-rate restaurant."
Fodor's "One of Maine's best chefs, Sam Hayward, opened this restaurant in a renovated warehouse on the edge of the Old Port in 1996." Full review
Frommer's "Fore Street has emerged as one of northern New England’s most celebrated restaurants." Full review
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Hayward's secret is simplicity: Local and organic ingredients are used where possible, and the kitchen avoids fussy presentations.
Gayot15.0
"Foragers, farmers and fishmongers have been supplying local food to Fore Street since 1996, making it the pioneer of farm-to-fork restaurants in Portland." Full review
Tasting Table "The daily rotating menu highlights Maine's seasonal haul, and simple, wood-fired preparations let natural flavors shine. " Full review
Zagat "The scent of roasting meat, fish and game greets diners at this venerable Old Port American celebrated for its refined, seasonal farm-to-table dinners." Full review
