Had made brunch reservations but the place was empty on a 1:30 pm Sat afternoon. Amazing seating options awaited us as Justin, out friendly host, got us seated on their covered patio where it was a bit chilly. We got straight to ordering which included Chicken Wings ($16), Truffle Fries ($16), a few other entrees - but the winner being the Sassy Truffle Mushroom Pasta ($32) which was amazing. The local fresh mushrooms were a combination of oyster, cremini, and white button with a nice cheesy sauce. Noise levels on the lower end, and service was a little slow. Food took ~35 mins to arrive after placing our order, but Justin was attentive all throughout. read more

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We waited over an hour for 3 entrees( we had even made a reservation and also waited for the table for 20 minutes or so) Two of the 3 entrees were likely quick to cook- salmon and chicken tenders, so the reason for the delay is unclear. We never got the food after an hour and we could not wait anymore. We went elsewhere in town and were served timely. read more

A bit off the beaten path from the heart of Ogunquit. The best part? They have parking ! Sat on the patio, our server was friendly. Started with apps, my octopus was very tender and delicious albeit a tad pricey for the portion $26. The mushroom pasta I found a tad bland. For the price of $31 it was a smidge disappointing. The item that will make me come back was their lemon cream cake. I could have had the app and the cake and been a happy girl. This place charges fine dining prices for a very casual atmosphere. My friend got the duck- she wasn't asked how to have it cooked. It came out well- not for me but she was fine with it. She enjoyed the apps (escargot) and the lemon blueberry crème brûlée- it had great flavor but it was coddled. I saw the texture was not silky smooth. read more

The Front Yard - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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No lie, I'm not one to order the same dish over and over again, but I am going back to The Front Yard just to have the mushroom truffle pasta once more. We love Ogunquit, but it can be a tricky spot for dinners. I guess that's the price of being a postcard-perfect coastal town in Maine? So when we find a place like The Front Yard, you'll hear us raving about it for a while. We made reservations based on other reviews, and since we were doing an Ogunquit staycation, it just made sense. So glad I listened to those five-star reviewers; we absolutely loved it. We were lucky to grab a patio table (not gonna lie, I don't know if I would've loved it quite as much without the al fresco vibe), and it was the perfect summer (spring?) dinner. We ordered a bottle of Riesling -- they have an extensive wine list, with some affordable options -- and it paired perfectly with our meal. For apps, we went with the burrata and squash dish and the fried calamari. Both were good, though the burrata could've used a bit more flavor. Definitely not the best I've had, but the entrées more than made up for it. My husband's pesto pistachio pasta, topped with burrata, was excellent, and like I said... I'm still dreaming about my mushroom pasta. Our server was super attentive, even though the place was a little busy. We really appreciated that. And PSA: don't even try to go on the weekend during peak months without a reservation. We saw folks getting turned away left and right! read more

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The Good: The food was excellent and our server, Javier, was outstanding in handling a difficult situation. The Bad: The wait: seated a half hour past our reservation, another 30 to order, an hour from ordering to receiving our meals. The Ugly: The restaurant is seemingly not run especially well, our server had way too many tables. We did have a discussion with the owner read more

Went to The Front Yard last night and it was very good. Haven't been here since the new owner took over and wish we had gone sooner. Walking in, we saw a cosmo being served at the outdoor bar and knew we had to have one of those. We sat inside at the bar and got cosmos in a large martini glass, filled to the rim and delicious. The Bartender Meg, was awesome, she had a great personality, friendly and a real pro. She took our order and brought us some focaccia bread that was warm and more dense than usual, but, still soft ...with olive oil drizzled on it. Nice. I got Lobster and Shrimp Alla Vodka (Sautéed Maine Lobster, jumbo shrimp served with pappardelle pasta in alla vodka sauce) it was excellent. Pasta nice and soft, the way I like it, with large shrimp and pieces of lobster, just a great dish. My wife got Seafood risotto alla Milanese (Fresh ME lobster meat, jumbo shrimp and scallops in Saffron Creamy risotto) it was also super tasty and savory with lots of seafood in it. Honestly, where we sat we could see everything coming out of the kitchen and it all looked amazing! My wife got a follow up drink ...white sangria that came out in a beautiful very large glass. We were very happy with our decision to go here and will definitely be back. Also, met the owner Charlie, who came by to check on us...a very nice guy. Thank you for a wonderful meal and very positive experience. read more

One of the best resturants in Ogunquit. We visited the resturant twice last week. The food is that good and a wide vaiety of choices. My favorite is the seafood chowder. It has a slight tomato cream base which gives it a totally different taste. Plus, its loaded with lobster and fish. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Service is very friendly and professional. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating plus ample parking. A definite must when you are in Qgunquit read more

Love it! Must stop! Outdoor seating is fabulous! Service is pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu and options! Food is flavorful and well prepared. Have visited twice and have not been disappointed! The patio is covered with a great view of the "front yard" - corn hole and full bar available! The seafood pasta vodka is a must! read more

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We came in half starved late in the day and we were very happy to get some great food. The restaurant was BEAUTIFUL with a big front patio and of course indoor seating as well. Our server was Gracie and she was wonderful throughout our dinner. We got the Pesto Burrata Pasta, Seafood Risotto, and Meatballs and a salad. For drinks, we got the Blueberry Mojito and the Peach Smash. read more

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I swear I've been spoiled for life because on our vacation every single night was like the most amazing dinners ever. Food was great, service was great, ambiance was amazing. The waiters in this town seriously like the nicest waiters I've ever met and I go out to eat a lot. It wasn't an insanely busy time of year yet so maybe they were just happy lol. read more

The Front Yard outside bar is Outstanding!!! It is beautifully designed and very comfortable. Mason was our Bartender!! He was a Great Conversationalist and created a Birthday Cocktail for us that was Sooo Delicious ! Ella was also helping to make our celebration memorable!! The drink had strawberries , blueberries , andTitos Vodka....My favorites!! It was a Perfect Evening out to Remember in Ogunquit, Maine! read more

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Terrible experience. I'm so disappointed... I used to like this place. Met family for dinner. Service very slow. Real problems happened when the restaurant charged us the incorrect amounts. We believed them when management insisted they would make it right and call if we have problems. Well, multiple calls back and forth and can't get it corrected. I will not give them any more of my money and would not recommend this place to anyone else. Sad. read more

We've loved the Front Yard for years, it always one of our favorite restaurants to hit up when we come to Ogunquit... we heard it recently changed ownership and decided to visit as usual... this visit was subpar. The watermelon feta salad I had was more arugula than watermelon or feta or even cucumber... it tasted alright, but too much filler. I added shrimp to it, which were big and tasty... but maybe get a slightly smaller size shrimp and give 4 for $15 for a more fulfilling looking plate, three in the salad looked not worth it. My sister ordered her burger medium rare and it came well done with no pink, my mom had the pistachio pesto pasta, it had a very light ok flavor with no real sign of pistachio flavor, the burrata on top was freezing compared to the hot pasta and made the dish cold once mixed in. Cocktails were good, pre-meal focaccia was ok. Our server was good, had tables both inside and out, so definitely a busy woman. We decided to not complain and eat due to the food taking 35ish minutes, we were hungry, but we will most likely find a new restaurant to visit next year unfortunately. We didn't have a rez and opted to eat inside, they sat us at a small alcove table squished into the corner, so we didn't get to enjoy any window views, sunlight or people watching. too bad to lose one of our fave places. I hope they do well, they have a decent following, just not what we're used to or what we were expecting read more

This was the best meal we had in Ogunquit. As many Yelpers recommended, I got the Sassy Truffled Mushroom Pasta and it did not disappoint! Service was attentive and kind. Highly recommend read more

We were in town on vacation. Having a 21 month old makes it very difficult to find a place to eat, especially a place that is nice. We finally decided to make last minute reservations and I am so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious. I got the SASSY TRUFFLE MUSHROOM PASTA. It had a little spiciness to it, not too much truffle and just the right amount of flavor. I read reviews stating it was flavorless, it definitely was not! My husband had the SEAFOOD RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE and said it was his best meal in Ogunquit. My son loved the kids pizza, he ate almost all of it, which is unusual for him. I did get one of their special mixed drinks, it was a little too sweet for me. If you don't like sweet drinks, stick to wine or beer. We ate outside on the de k which is covered so you won't get rained on. The place is casual, but not fast food or bar casual. Best of all they have on site parking! I wish I had tried them sooner in our trip, I wouldn't have hesitated on going back a second time. read more

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We had an enjoyable dinner at The Front Yard. Surprisingly busy for a Sunday night, but it is high season. Be sure you have a reservation. There are a variety of different seating areas, and we had a nice table indoors (thankfully as it has been unusually hot this summer). Our waitress was very pleasant and we were off to a good start with delicious cocktails, and complementary bread service. We were a party of four, and all enjoyed our appetizers and dinners. I had the seafood risotto which was very tasty and had a generous portion of seafood. I also thought fairly priced. If I had to find fault, it was just a tad salty for my taste, but I think this is just me as I seem to be sensitive to saltiness. Pasta dishes and scallops all received positive remarks. Plates were beautifully presented. The restaurant aims for a casual environment, which they achieve but there are a few simple misses on service which detract from the experience. We had silverware cleared, but never replaced and then plates are served with no way to enjoy the food. It took quite a bit of time for silverware to be brought, and food begins to cool. Another course, food was presented but the prior course was not cleared. Again, we were all pleased with our food, service good overall and I think we would return if the opportunity presents when visiting Ogunquit. read more

The Front Yard - Seafood Risotto. Plenty of seafood including lobster - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

I ordered the Duck Margaret and Pistachio pasta with burrata. I loved the farro that came with the duck it was delicious!! I think it was my favorite part. I'd ordered that again if it was a side. The duck was cooked nicely and tasted fine, nothing special. The pistachio pasta smelled really good, but I didn't feel the taste was anywhere near as good. I added salt and it still needed something. It was very busy inside and outside. The hostess was very nice and said it would be a half hour and it was about that. I had no problem waiting inside. read more

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Food is always delicious. We usually sit at the bushfire bar or inside depending on weather. Bartenders and servers are all very friendly.

Incredible dining experience at the front yard. Our server Dani was friendly and quick to help us and bring our food out. She also gave great recommendations. We got the mussels, mushroom and Gorgonzola flatbread, and saffron seafood risotto. When I say it was the best meal I've had in a long time- everything was cooked perfectly. The broth the mussels came in was so flavorful I could have drank it. The seafood risotto had huge chunks of lobster, scallops, and shrimp. We will definitely be back read more

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Our family had another engaging, delicious dinner at The Front Yard. We sat on the beautiful porch and had excellent service. We ate delicious Brussel sprouts roasted with soy sauce and sesame oil. Then an excellent arugula salad with lobster, lobster and shrimp on pasta with a creamy tomato sauce, and excellent Australian rack of lamb. Excellent! read more

Nice location with easy parking and a great outdoor space. We were inside and ordered a group of soups, appetizers and one entree. Overall very good but the meat lovers flatbread was a bit disappointing. Swordfish entree was great and the watermelon feta salad was also. Not the best place in Ogunquit, but surely worth a try. read more

We had Salmon, steak, calamari. Food was excellent! Service was top notch. Outdoor seating very comfortable. Beautiful weather!

Most of the food was fine, nothing to write home about. The lobster on the surf and turf was not cooked and the filet was bland. We sat inside the ambiance could be referred to "like eating at a Howard Johnson's" or was loud and dated. Nothing like the outside! Our waitress was awful, no personality what so ever. She never even came back to refill our water glasses. Some of the other wait staff seemed nice. It was a for sure a disappointment from most of the other reviews. Usually yelp reviews are spot on, but not for this place. read more

Great food, beautiful presentation. Excellent server. Ask for Duke. A great personality. Lovely ambiance. Evening was magical. Easy walk from town center read more

Yet another great meal at The Front Yard! Love the bar vibe too. Jose was our server and was great and attentive. The drinks were made to perfection! Can't wait to go back. read more

My 3 kids and I walked here from our hotel room on Thursday night, 8/14. We were very hungry! The hostess told us that we needed reservations, but not for the patio out front. It was beautiful there, so we said ok, "great we will sit out there." She reluctantly gave us a couple of menus. We waited and waited....10 min later no one came to greet us or offer any drinks...nada!!!! I told my kids that we would go to the next place...I walked up to the hostess, who was chatting with a server, and said "what happened? No one came to say hi or acknowledge us!" She snickered and had NO RESPONSE!!!! The waiter asked me where we were sitting so I pointed to outside, and he apologized, but she wouldn't even look at me! She snickered again. I seriously think we were discriminated against because we were a party with 3 kids and were not wearing fancy clothes and shoes! Like what the he.. it's 2025 people, and we had money to spend there!!!!! We went to the pub/brewery next door and had excellent food and drinks! Your loss "The front yard SNOBS" read more

My wife has a severe food allergy to pepper. We were assured by the waiter that the kitchen was informed of the allergy. We were served lamb with red pepper, nearly causing an allergic reaction. The manager was too busy to come out of the kitchen and take responsibility for the health crisis he almost caused. We will not eat here again! read more

This is a gem in Ogunquit! Our dinner was delicious and the patio was enjoyable on a cool evening with their outdoor heaters. Our server was great! The focaccia bread was so good we asked for more. Our favorites were the steak tips, lobster and shrimp alla vodka, and seafood risotto. We were too full for dessert, but the menu was tempting. Check this place out! read more

Again this place was outstanding and worth every 5 stars . The Mediterranean Octopus and Seafood Risotto delicious. The Focaccia bread and end of night espresso near perfect 5 Stars. Brittany our waitress and the Hostess were both exceptional. read more

Perfect dining experience! We were served timely, perfect drinks, excellent food, and great service. Our server Natalia was friendly, efficient, and gracious. We highly recommend this restaurant, our best meal all summer in Ogunquit! read more

The Front Yard - Rack of lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

One word PHENOMENAL!! We had reservations for another restaurant and while driving to the original restaurant we spotted the Front Yard so we took a chance and went in!! Wow! The restaurant is beautiful, service was great and food exceptional! Looking forward to visiting again when back in Ogunquit! Don't miss out on this one! Try it yourself! read more

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One of these days we'll eat on the patio or in the dining room or at the indoor bar but in the summer it's all about that outdoor bar and the wonderful service from Miloc, Natalia and crew. And the camaraderie from the locals who always make room to squeeze you in. The drinks are awesome and the small plates we've gotten are tasty. It's a must every time I'm in Ogunquit. read more

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Loved this restuarant and its atmosphere. The owner and waitress were all very nice. The restuarant has a open air feel about it. We went there for something light to eat. My husband had the seafood chowder which was absolutely delicious. I had a House Salad with the tart pear vinaigrette that was also delicious. I saw 2 other meals that were being served and they looked and smelled really good too. If Im back in the area I will definitely be coming back here to eat a bigger meal. read more

The Front Yard - Creamy Seafood Chowder - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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We had a great time at the Front Yard. Sat on the porch and it was so terrific. Service and food were excellent. Definitely recommend folks try this restaurant. read more

Had such a great dinner at The Front Yard yesterday! My parents and I loved sitting out on the beautiful patio and the service was efficient and kind. I ordered the seafood risotto, which was fantastic. My parents both enjoyed their meals, the Australian lamb shanks and the pear salad with salmon. My parents aren't the easiest people to please and they were both very happy! We look forward to coming back next time we're in the area. read more

The Front Yard - Seafood risotto - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

We really enjoyed this restaurant. Our waitress was so friendly and attentive. Everything we ate was delicious, my Sangria was probably the best I ever had and kids pasta and meatballs were very yummy. We had a great experience and would definitely come back again! read more

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This was our first visit to the Fron Yard after seeing it our past few times in Ogunquit, and it was so good, we went back the next night. The food was outstanding and the drinks and bar atmosphere were great. Will visit again our next time in Ogunquit. We're just sorry it took us so long to go here. read more

I wasn't going to leave a review but then I saw Cheryl S's review about leaving after bareky being acknowledged. We were there about a week after she had been there. Sat at a high-top next to the bar. Nothing. Moved over to the bar when two seats opened. Had a couple menus thrown at us in silence. Menu looked boring. No further communication. We just left. Not going back, but they couldn't care less. read more

What a great location to hang with friends or even with a special someone. Located just off the center of town, you can easily access TFY with on site parking and a love bus stop so no excuse. Great atmosphere to hang at the bar, patio and grass seating it available. Plus indoor and great outdoor seating is available. You can't go wrong. Out front you can play lawn games while watching people walk by and stay until the sun sets. Or enjoy a fire by the table and enjoy your friend time. Dinner was awesome and the staff did a great job to make our party feel special. The menu was eclectic and worked for our party. We had great options and enjoyed the outdoor patio seating. read more

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They insist on putting your whole order in up front. After drinks, our appetizers came and then our entrees came within 30 seconds. Shame on you! read more