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The Green ElephantvsFore Street Restaurant
Fore Street Restaurant and The Green Elephant are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Fore Street Restaurant ranks significantly better than The Green Elephant. Fore Street Restaurant is ranked #1 in Portland with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Concierge.
The Green Elephant
Frommer's Frommer's
608 Congress Street, Portland, ME
From $10/night
Frommer's "This Asian-inspired vegetarian bistro is located right off Longfellow Square and is a popular and cozy neighborhood haunt." Full review
Frommer's "This Asian-inspired vegetarian bistro is located right off Longfellow Square and is a popular and cozy neighborhood haunt. With brick walls and large art installations, the dining..." Full review
Fore Street Restaurant
Concierge
Fodor's Frommer's
Gayot
Tasting Table
Zagat
288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101-4109
From $0/night
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
