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Front & Main, Waterville, ME

Front & Main

4.6
4.6
552 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Front & Main features creative, nourishing cuisine, sourced lovingly from our own farms, fields, bays and oceans.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–14:00 Daily 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jon Lara
  • Catering
    Planning a private event? Contact us for information on catering and other ways we can make your special occasion memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more information on private events!
  • Area
    Waterville
  • Cross Street
    Front & Main Streets
  • Parking details
    Parking available on Main St, at the Concourse and at Head of Falls
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 552 people are saying

Front & Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Good for groups

  • Maine

    Healthy

  • Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Maine

    Best Overall

  • Central Maine

    Best Food

  • Central Maine

    Best Service

  • Central Maine

    Best Ambience

  • Central Maine

    Best Value

  • Central Maine

    Good for groups

  • Central Maine

    Healthy

  • Central Maine

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Maine

    Lively

  • Central Maine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Front & Main in Waterville offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "divinely delicious" cocktails. Known for its "beautiful presentation" and "excellent food," the restaurant provides a warm, inviting atmosphere. While service can sometimes be slow, the overall experience is enhanced by attentive staff and beautifully plated dishes.
552 Reviews
  1. Alicia

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, start to finish. Food is excellent

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  2. Kathryn

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place for brunch! Ployes are amazing. Mac and cheese is an indulgence. Fresh salads are great.

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  3. Sean

    San Antonio68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, service and wine/cocktail choices. Thanks!

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  4. John

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow. Wait staff is inexperienced and need training that is at level for the price of food and beverages. If you are asking a premium $$$ then service needs to be commiserated with that. Example cocktails should be served together, not drinks delivered one at a time 5min apart. The quality of the food was good but we were there for 2.5 hours to complete our evening. It was very noisy and cold and difficult to hold a conversation.

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  5. Joel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience dining at front and main! Our server was Reana, was very helpful as was the food runner Martina. They gave us great recommendations! The trout was excellent, and the salmon was amazing! We will be back to taste the ribeye next! Highly recommend front and main as your next eat!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good, interesting food and attentive service in an attractive space. We do not live close to Waterville, but will return.

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  7. Emily

    Maine1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time celebrating a birthday. Great service, really enjoyed the cheese & cured meats board.

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  8. Michael

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Management was very accommodating in arranging reservations for large tables while our group was in town for an event. Would definitely come back again.

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  9. Bri

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very calming, yet lively energy. Incredibly comfortable seating and a beautiful dining atmosphere. Delightfully helpful and kind staff. Divinely delicious cocktails, entrées, and desserts. Every food item ordered was cooked to perfection.

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  10. Lester

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Both food and service were excellent, highly recommend!

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FAQs

Front & Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 660-0130.

Front & Main is rated 4.6 stars by 552 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Front & Main

9 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Front & Main Streets
  • Area
    Waterville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–14:00 Daily 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available on Main St, at the Concourse and at Head of Falls
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jon Lara
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Planning a private event? Contact us for information on catering and other ways we can make your special occasion memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more information on private events!
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