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    Front Street Pub

    3.4 (96 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    FRONT STREET PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Lazy Lobster
    Johnny B.

    Our dinner stop brought us to the beautiful, quaint town of Belfast, Maine. We just happened to be walking by and this place looked like a nice stop. Nice outdoor seating, no wait time. Luna was our server and she was super friendly and took great care of us! Great job getting drinks out and just checking on us through our experience! About half way through, I finally remembered... take pictures!! I have to say my lobster roll and fries looked so good when it came out, taking a picture was not the first thing on my mind. The roll was toasted perfectly, packed full of lobster. The slaw was a beautiful, crisp sweetness. Fried pickles were perfectly golden, amazing flavor and none were left behind. My little man devoured the Lazy Lobster and my daughter had the pulled pork tacos. (She's not the seafood fan, clearly!) Everything tasted wonderful! I know because I was called on to help out. I'm a helper. Price was average/reasonable, definitely worth the money to us. Portion sizes were nothing to complain about. I'm glad they don't put two rolls on the plate, because I'd eat them both. Super nice job, Luna! Thanks for taking care of us!

    Jerk Chicken Tacos
    Hillary L.

    Upon arrival, we were immediately co fused because we were no longer sure whether we were eating at Front Street Pub or Harborwalk Restaurant. Apparently they're the same restaurant. According to our server, they want to maintain different vibes on the "pub" side compared to the "restaurant" side. So even though we walked into Front Street Pub, we received a menu for Harborwalk. After all that, the food disappointingly just meh. I had the fried haddock bites and they were ok. My husband had the Jerk Chicken Tacos. They were dry and the flavor didn't pop like we would have expected. The server was great - friendly, funny, conversational. We'd return in a pinch but it's not on our must do list.

    View from picnic table

    We are a family of 6 plus 4 dogs, the staff at Front Street Pub were so accommodating and the service was perfect. The food was amazing, the chowder was one of the best we've had! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend it!

    David K.

    Having a dog with us our dining choices were limited so we were prepared to settle. Turned out we didn't have to. The menu was much more extensive than your typical pub-style fare, even allowing for its oceanside location where more seafood choices are expected. I got the tuna burger: pepper-crusted with blue cheese dressing and all the standard burger fixings. Cooked to a perfect medium it was excellent and a generous size, and surprisingly priced the same as the hamburger. DW got the Front Street Burger with sauteed onions, mushrooms, pickles, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato - minus the green peppers by request. Also excellent. Both served with french fries. Fries don't normally excite me but these were among the best I've had anywhere. I don't know what made them so good, but the seasoning of flaked sea salt as opposed to table salt surely contributed. Drink selection included all the expected cocktails (margueritas, mai-tais, etc.), several custom ones, and a large beer selection with many local options. Not so much in the wines though. I got a Maine-style sangria made with prosecco, blueberry vodka, I forget what else, and whole blueberries (don't try using a straw!) Yum. DW got a variation of an Aperol Spritz. Very pretty and also yum. Local sourcing of ingredients matters to me. So I appreciated that the beef was Maine-raised and the vodka was from a Maine distillery. Automatic +1/2 star. Other positives: Many standard condiments were on the table - no need to ask. Server was pleasant and service was good in general. Dog-friendly outdoor seating and dog-friendly server. The outside setting was nice with a view of the harbor (I watched somebody climb an astoundingly tall sailboat mast for like 10 minutes). Wind was crazy though - hold onto your napkins! This was plenty of food for us. I'd have liked to try some of their other items though. Large menu selection. Interesting appetizers including roasted brussels sprouts, fried broccoli, fried fiddleheads (!). Specialty pizzas, fish&chips, tacos, tempting desserts. Some reviewers described the interior ambience as "dive bar". I didn't see it that way. Dark wood, a few neon signs, well spaced tables, a long inviting bar, with the obligatory televisions understated and not too obtrusive. A second room in back with pool tables. The bathrooms needed some work though. One with a plugged up sink. So rather than wash my hands I tried the hand sanitizer only to discover too late it was soap! No problem, the bathrooms were gender-neutral (automatic +1/4 star) so I finished in the other one which was better.

    We took note of the time when a fellow diner came in and ordered food. Two minutes til kitchen closing and ZERO attitude from the staff:)
    Brooke K.

    First off... find my review on Marshall Wharf Brewing Company then come back and read this one. Okay, did you read it? If so. You'll understand this review a little better. This place was fantastic! We were greeted with a big smile and a positive attitude; despite the fact that the kitchen was closing in 31 mins. We commented that we would place a hasty food order so as to not keep the kitchen longer than they needed to be there. The bartender quickly corrected me and said that we didn't have to rush and that their kitchen doesn't close until 9:00. The food was delicious! I'm so glad that the Marshall Wharf Brewing Company didn't want our business. We would have missed this little gem of a pub. As we were dining, a few people came in and sat at the bar. They each ordered food even though the kitchen was closing in literally two minutes! There wasn't any attitude or refusal to serve; just a warm and welcoming bartender that was aiming to please. Moral of my story... Don't walk past this charming little pub to go to someplace else to eat. If you do, you'll miss out on the great service and food that Front Street Pub has to offer. Oh! And BTW... The Harborwalk Restaurant is associated with this pub. We are pretty sure it's basically the same place. It's just the restaurant side of the business. Bravo Front Street! We will be back!

    Indoor and outdoor spaces appropriately seating.
    Rodney M.

    What a great place in Belfast. It was one of the few places open after COVID started, so it was nice to see people back to work and able to work. Social distancing was in place and we wore our masks to order. Hard to wear while eating. The staff was professional and att entente was to our needs. They were so nice and appreciative of our patronage. They have a great beer/wine and food menu. So many options to enjoy, you can find something for everyone in your group. They offer inside and outside (social distancing) seating, which both are great. Lots of windows inside to enjoy the outside if it's too windy. The food was great...loved my Hancock sandwich with fries. Man they were good and it all went well with my flight of beers. A perfect way to end the day. Thank you Front Street for a great experience. Glad to see you are coming back and look forward to another visit. There is parking near and around, so not a problem. Plus the walk through town is so awesome...check it out.

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    Steve C.

    First of all, as you know, I am not one to give out "five stars" easily. The only reason I didn't give out the fifth star for this particular restaurant, was just because of its location being a little bit off the center of town, and just a tad difficult to find for the first time. Also known by some as the "Harbor Walk," (But apparently not as readily as being known as the "Front Street Pub") it's history might be something to explore. My wife and I both had a bowl of their clam chowder, "New England" style, and she also had deep fried broccoli. In the world of culinary arts, one of the things that is often heard among those who prepare dishes, is that the food has to have time to "get to know itself." In the case of the clam chowder, we found the ingredients were well proportioned and the milk base was not too heavy. In fact the base could've used a little more time to rest in the pot, "getting to know itself." It would thicken up just a tad more, and be absolutely perfect! The prices were fair; the dining room was clean and welcoming, and the staff was terrific. Their selection of local micro-brews was interesting. I tried one that was supposedly made in Belfast originally, but has been moved to another location for a while now.

    Onion rings
    Tr M.

    The fried food they put together is very good. Mushrooms, Broccoli and mushrooms battered with dipping sauce. Chicken tenders serving is for 2 people. Police friendly with shoulder patch collection on the walls. The music is great but avoid the French fries.

    Servers were great. Paying $8 for this "strawberry shortcake" was not...

    Service was great. You did not get what you paid for though. Pretzel tasted freezer burnt. Both entrees were sub par. Wings were good, but paid $8 for a hard biscuit and frozen strawberries.

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    Fantastic service, great pizza, and great atmosphere w/wifi ! Especially enjoyed fiddle head soup !

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    Food was pretty good. I had the lobster roll. Just wish it was a little bigger with more lobster when your spending 17$ for it

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    It was okay but nothing special. I had the lobster roll which was just so so and a beer.

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    Wide variety in the menu, something for everyone. Very well prepared. Staff is attentive and…read morefriendly. Owners are often onsite.

    We used to come to Belfast a couple times a year and Darby's was always one of our typical dinner…read moreor lunch spots. Fast forward, we moved away to Arizona for 14 years before moving back to New England. Just had lunch at Darby's to celebrate our anniversary. It was perfect as always So often when you visit an old favorite it's not so wonderful anymore. But Darby's is the exception. Same charming and spotlessly clean interior, same amazing food and wonderful friendly service. Today, we started off with a bowl of French fries as an appetizer and they were fantastic! I had macaroni and cheese (without the Cheez It topping due to an allergy to orange cheese). My husband had the chicken pad Thai and he said it was fantastic just as it always has been in the past. The server was superb. My husband asked if the Mac and cheese was white cheese and learned it was so I ordered that explaining to the server that I was really happy that it was white cheese as I have an allergy to annatto which is in orange cheese. She immediately alerted me to the fact that they top their Mac and cheese with crumbled Cheez Its and asked if I'd like her to hold those off. It was really refreshing to have a server so aware of a likely issue with an ingredient for a customer. Just fantastic personalized service. Thank you! We will be back again next year. Loved every minute of our visit.

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    Reviewed the menu and decided this is where I wanted to come after a long day hiking in the park…read moreand starving after skipping lunch. This spot is cozy and quaint and full of friendly local staff members. It was Kentucky Derby day and a lot of folks we were watching it as we walked in, ambiance was jovial and loud. Greeted immediately by the hostess and bartender and waited a short while for a table to open up. I ordered the chicken sandwich and my husband ordered the Reuben. He is Jewish and loves Reubens, gets them all the time. He said this one was really, really good. Great texture to the meat. Now, my Chicken Sandwich - was the best I've ever had in my life. I told my husband, I will be holding any and all future chicken sandwiches up to this one as the benchmark. The breaded chicken breast was huge and delicious quality white meat. It was dipped in buffalo sauce, and had fresh slaw, pickles, tomato and blue cheese sauce. It was DECADENT and it really hit the spot for me after a long day. I could not stop eating it. YUMMMM. Oh, we also ordered the pub fries - loaded with aioli and cheese and greens. Fries were delish but a bit too much aioli for our taste. Still, wonderful! Huge portion. Overall, food was yummy, out quickly, service was great and we loved the vibes. Easily a fav for us on this trip and we'll be looking forward to coming back again some day!

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