Hours

Monday	7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Saturday	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Sunday	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM

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Reviews

• Maria Mongiardo
  ★ 5

  🌟 Food Review: Front & Main – Waterville, Mainen📍 9 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901nnTucked away in downtown Waterville, Front & Main is serving up some seriously bold flavors and thoughtful presentations. Sometimes you have to leave the buzz of Portland to discover hidden culinary gems, and this spot proves it. The ambiance is elevated yet comfortable—with beautiful seating and a cozy fireplace area that adds a warm, inviting touch. Let’s dive into the food! 🍴nnSTARTERS & SMALL PLATESn🧀 Smoked Ricotta (V/GF) – $18nThis dish was... intriguing. It featured roasted asparagus, a ricotta whey emulsion, and an orange leek gremolata. Based on the menu, I expected it to be warm—especially the asparagus—but it was served cold. ❄️ While the flavors worked surprisingly well together, the temperature threw me off. Honestly, a bit confusing but still tasty? A solid 7/10 for flavor, but presentation and temperature missed the mark.
  
  MAINSn🌮 Street Tacos (3) – Pork Belly SpecialnThese were the highlight of the entire meal. No notes, no complaints—just pure joy. 🤤 Crispy, juicy pork belly with the perfect blend of spices, tucked into soft tortillas. Easily a 10/10, and I’d return just for these alone.
  
  🥜 Gambian Peanut Stew (GF/V+) – $34nWhat a flavor bomb! 🔥 The mafe sauce was rich and spiced beautifully, and the lentils, carrots, plantains, and peas added heartiness. That said, some of the vegetables (especially the potatoes) were undercooked, and a few elements felt more raw than al dente. Still, I was so taken by the taste that I’d order it again in a heartbeat. 9/10, with room to perfect the texture.
  
  🥔 Potato Gnocchi (V) – $29nWow. These gnocchi were pillowy soft, served with pearl onions, asparagus, a pine nut & arugula pesto, and topped with pecorino. 🌿 The pesto sauce was vibrant and full of life—hands down one of the best gnocchi dishes I’ve had in Maine. A perfect 10/10!
  
  🍗 Roasted Chicken (GF) – $32nThis one fell a bit short. The curried cauliflower, mushrooms, and tikka masala flavors were great, but the chicken itself was dry and lacked the tenderness I hoped for. 😕 With better execution on the protein, this dish could have been a standout. 7/10—great ideas, not fully realized.
  
  DESSERTSn🍰 Frozen Key Lime Pie (GF) – $14nA beautiful blend of tart and sweet, topped with toasted meringue, pistachio crumble, and a blackberry sauce. Refreshing and indulgent at the same time. Loved it! 💚nn🍌 Bananas Foster Budino (V/GF) – $14nThis was my favorite dessert of the night. A velvety banana custard, brûléed on top with vanilla wafers and chantilly cream—like crème brûlée meets banana pudding, and I was obsessed. 😍 Both desserts easily earned 10/10.
  
  OVERALL IMPRESSIONSn✨ Front & Main brings a creative, globally-inspired menu to central Maine and executes it with a bold culinary voice. The ambiance is polished but relaxed, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit.
  
  Food: 9/10 – The flavors are incredible across the board, with a few execution missteps.
  
  Affordability: 5/10 – This is definitely on the upscale side for Waterville. Expect to spend.
  
  Ambiance: 8/10 – Sleek, elegant, and warm—especially with that fireplace nook.
  
  Would I come back? Absolutely. Those pork belly tacos and Gambian stew are calling my name. 🔥

• T.C.Construction& Home Improvement
  ★ 5

  This place was perfect. My wife and I were on vacation with our puppy Grayson. The staff were so eager to greet our dog and show him love. They gave him treats and a whip cream bowl with crispy bacon. The food here was phenomenal. We got BBQ chicken tacos and a BLT. Both meals were cooked to perfection. Great ingredients. Thank you Front and Main for an amazing lunch.

• Aaron Pooley
  ★ 3

  The food was very overpriced for what you're buying. Keep in mind you can make a cheeseburger at home. That is delicious and only spend $9-$10 And that's using top of the line beef. Their beef is not top of the line. It's sort of edible just way overpriced for what you're getting and drinks my God. Can they go any higher?

• Jordan
  ★ 4

  This was a decent place to eat dinner. The menu was limited but with some good options. Our service was good. The food wasn't perfect and my medium rare steak was all of medium well. This was even more obvious because they cut it up prior to serving. The steak was still tasty despite being overcooked. The appetizers were very good though.
  As I mentioned the service was good, bit definitely not great we waited most of our meal for drink refills that never came. As alcohol is such a big money maker we were surprised they didn't try to refill. Our waiter was too busy talking with their back to us. Decent option, but nothing super special. I'm not sure I'd go back.

• Scott Wykes
  ★ 5

  We had a delicious brunch in this cozy, fancy little place. There was plenty of variety for various tastes served with a smile. Thank you to Anika our server!