🔥 Fore Street — The Hardest Reservation in Maine!

Fore Street in Portland truly gave me that “Wow… so this is the legendary restaurant that locals rave about” kind of shock 😱! Their menu changes daily, specializing in wood-oven roasting, grilling, and smoking—the whole restaurant is filled with a warm, smoky aroma and has an upscale yet cozy vibe. No flashy plating, just the ultimate execution of ingredients × fire control × layers of flavor. Haruki Murakami even recommended this place in his essay collection If There Were Times Machine 🥰. 🥂 Drinks Silent Disco Grapefruit soda + lime + rosemary—refreshingly sweet and tangy, perfect to start with. Champagne Gonet Fine bubbles and a delicate aroma 🍾. 🍽️ Appetizers & Main Courses ⭐ Pan Seared Veal Sweetbreads An stunning appetizer! Sweetbread refers to veal thymus, not “sweet bread.” The creamy, tender veal sweetbreads are paired with roasted squash that’s caramelized and sweet, along with crunchy toasted almonds. Drizzled with Madeira plum jus for a rich, sweet and tangy depth—so layered! ⭐ Crab Stuffed Haddock Wood-grilled haddock stuffed with tender crabmeat—the moment you cut it open, the aroma bursts out. Topped with a porcini cream sauce, it’s incredibly rich. Served with celeriac and mushrooms for a harmonious balance. ⭐ Halibut Fillet The ultimate light and refreshing white fish! Golden-seared halibut with firm yet tender flesh, bathed in an incredible smoked scallop broth that brings oceanic and smoky notes. Shiitake mushrooms and crispy sesame seaweed crumbs add even more texture. 🌽 Side Dishes Wood Oven Roasted Green Bean Casserole Tender-crisp green beans with a rich bean flavor, enhanced by toasted almonds. Wood Oven Cornbread Sweet and savory—warm cornbread served with peach jam, spicy honey butter, and pecan crumbs… impossible to stop eating! Wood Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Roasted sweet potatoes with maple-sesame glaze—sweet and nutty, so comforting. 🍏 Desserts Wood Roasted Pears Jubilee Pears flambéed with Calvados liquor, served warm and fragrant, paired with ginger ice cream for a refreshing kick. The base is an apple cider cake~ Apple Galette The crust is cheddar pastry with a subtle cheesy savoriness! Inside, caramelized apples, topped with vanilla ice cream—pure bliss 🍂. ✨ Summary 🔥 Every dish is stable, precise, and aromatic—a must-visit when in Portland! 📍 Fore Street #Portland #PortlandRestaurants #Boston #Foodies #Maine #DateNight #HiddenGemEateries #BostonLife #UpscaleDining