Front & Main 9 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901

"I rate every place that I eat on the quality of their mac and cheese... Which this was excellent. The serving size was relatively small and the price was expensive, but totally worth it. The place was relatively quiet as it is a lot of the times at night in the winter time here in Waterville, but my date and I had a great time and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was really attentive. We had cheesecake for dessert which was divine and overall 10 out of 10"

"Excellent meal. Very impressed with the furniture and large glass walls of the dining area and food quality that lives up to the decor. A abrievated menu, with a variety of choices and price points. I would recommend for a romantic evening."

"The flavors packed in the food are out of this world. Oysters were fresh and tastefully garnished. I never had such a well made falafel in Maine with just the right spices accompanied by cucumber salad and yugort so fresh and well balanced that is hard to beat. I would give the chef 6 stars if that was an option. The atmosphere was very quaint and romantic with nicely appointed seating. Highly recommend this gem in Waterville area."

"Took my amazing wife out for a date last night to Front & Main. Secured a reservation on Opentable, as getting a table can be hit or miss. They do have casual lounge areas available if too busy, so there’s usually always a place to sit without much of a wait. The atmosphere is modern and very clean. Large windows with lots of light and views. The patio is on the street, but far enough away that you don’t feel like you’re on the sidewalk. We typically park in the hotel’s lot (The Lockwood), walk up the stairs from the sidewalk and through the front door. We were promptly seated on arrival and only waited a few minutes for our waitress. She was polite and sweet and attentive to our needs. The restaurant was pretty busy, even-so at no point did we feel neglected. We opted for the Caesar Salad and Korean BBQ Pork Belly for appetizers, sharing both. The Caesar dressing was perfect, anchovies not overpowering but contributing to the complex flavor of the dressing. Presentation of both dishes was smart. The Pork Belly however was the hit of the two. Melt in your mouth delicious, the glaze paired with the Smoked mushroom relish was outstanding. The spice of the cucumber salad was cool and refreshing, blending the heat and sweet to accompany the earthiness of the Pork and mushrooms. Both 5/5 ⭐️ Our Entrees were good, but honestly a bit of a disappointment. I chose the Ribeye and feel that at the price it was, the cook and sear on it was a bit amateur. The grill marks were inconsistent and unappealing, one could also say it was served upside down. The cut of meat was excellent, but I felt it wasn’t seasoned well. The cook borderline medium, without any char was a bit of a disappointment, but I understand how difficult it is to get a cut to room temperature before grilling in the fast paced restaurant environment. The accompanying squash and zucchini were of the same caliber, and a bit undercooked. The chimichurri sauce was fresh and delicious with the meat. The hit of the dish was the Papas Bravas, good flavor and well cooked. 4/5 ⭐️ Fried chicken- liberty has been taken with the breading used on this boneless tenderloin style chicken, but it being a gluten free dish contributes to this. We felt the lack of dark meat left something to be desired here. Nevertheless, it was delicious. The accompanying coleslaw was good, though there were some inconsistencies in the chop that made some pieces too big to fork without a knife. Mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy without any lumps. Well executed. The hit of this dish was the accompanying hot maple honey when paired with the chicken. 4/5 ⭐️ The desserts we ordered are our favorite, though we have tried the others as well and they are all good. She had the dark chocolate espresso torte, our waitress suggested a scoop of raspberry sorbet to accompany it, she was not wrong. The sweetness paired excellently with the richness of the torte. It has been the same every time we ordered it, excellent. Rich, chocolatey, goodness. The Frozen Key lime Pie - my favorite, I will probably continue to order it. The presentation is good, a bit busy even, but all parts pair well and create many different flavors when paired together in the so many combinations available on the plate. Blackberry sauce and berries, pistachio crumbles, meringue and the frozen key lime itself. Mmmmmm. Both 5/5 ⭐️ We have eaten here many times and will continue to do so, as well as recommend it to everyone we cross paths with. The staff is fantastic, as is the food. We look forward to the new menu and new experiences here from the chef. Overall, 5/5 ⭐️"

"This first floor hotel restaurant is an absolute gem. Usually for these types of places you pay top dollar just because of the location/setting but the food was worth every penny. Possibly one of the best burgers I have ever had! Hearty and flavorful with an amazing bun. Can’t ask for much more!"