Front & Main

The food and drinks were quite good. Menu options were somewhat limited but they seem to focus on quality over quantity. Our server was prompt and attentive but not overbearing. She offered good knowledge of the food and bar items. The restaurant and bar were moderately busy and yet the noise level was fine. We were able to carry on a conversation without raising our voices or struggling to hear each other. The menu prices lean towards the high end (35-55 entrees). Lots of parking available across Front street which means a short walk to the restaurant.

Great place, it was really busy and all the tables were full so sat at the bar. It was still a great dinning experience and the service was just as if you were at a table.or possibly more attentive. Had the falafel plate, was delicious. Would definitely recommend. Got the large but the small would be more than enough based on what the guy said were the differences and when we got the large plate, so serving sizes seem decent too. It's a bit odd that it's in a hotel as I didn't expect that from looking online but it didn't effect the experience just an odd little thing with the lay out. I definitely recommend it and would go back again

One of the better places in Waterville to eat, great atmosphere and food. Not a fan of the local Riesling they have to offer. I'm usually a big fan of buying local but it did not hit the mark for Riesling for me. Other than the Riesling everything was perfect. The way they serve a Cesar salad is awesome and the best one I have ever had. The steak and brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection. The appearance and placement of the food was like art, our waitress was so good to us and our date night was amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant, I believe you will find it delightful. Let them know Derek says hi and I will definitely be back.

We had dinner here at the bar before a concert at the Opera House. The place was packed the service and food were perfect. The manager floated expertly through the room like a conductor and it’s obvious he helps his staff in just the right way. Food was amazing and came out of the kitchen in a normal amount of time despite how busy they were. Can’t wait to be back in Waterville to eat here again.

My first visit to Front & Main only made me wish I had visited sooner. I sat at the bar and enjoyed fantastic service along with fantastic food. The bar tenders were very attentive my water glass was never empty. One of the bartenders was able to make great recommendations on food and drink and if I asked a question he throughly explained all the way down to the garnishes in my drink. I started with oysters which were very fresh, then I had the pork chop with potato and bacon hash everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I also had desert the berry short cake warm and delicious. Everything I had made it completely worth the visit. I highly recommend trying it.

Amazing team and great management through leadership. I am very grateful to be a part of this experience. I highly recommend that if you are in Waterville Maine to please stop at Front & Main for amazing service and food.

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

We have enjoyed Front & Main twice and each experience was excellent. Service was great with check ins from waitstaff and managers making sure you have everything you need and a nice meal. The food has been mouthwatering and done very well. We like the focus on local farms and suppliers and the creative cocktail menu. We will be back and I would recommend to friends.