Excellent restaurant! It's beautiful, the food is out of this world good and the waitstaff is top notch. My husband had the seafood risotto and I had the mushroom pasta dish. Both knockouts! read more

This used to be our favorite restaurant. Imagine our feelings when we took our favorite priest out for a farewell dinner on Friday night. We called and made a reservation for three people at 6 pm on Friday 9/20. It was a cool rainy night. When we arrived, we were immediately seated at a table for four. We had an excellent waitress. We had no more than finished our meal, when a different waitress came and told us that we would have to move outside since we had been at our table for 1-1/2 hours, and they had a large party waited to be seated at three tables pushed together. It was 7:27 pm (not even 1-1/2 hours). We had not been told when we made the reservation, nor were we advised by our original waitress that there was a time limit on our table. It was apparent that we had no choice in the matter. Fortunately our waitress came, apologized, and showed us to another table inside. Many table near us were there when we arrived and were not asked to move. We were given gratuitous desserts, after-dinner drinks, and coffee. This was a generous attempt to satisfy us. No manager or supervisor ever came to apologize. This whole experience left us uncomfortable to return. read more

Beautiful restaurant with excellent Mediterranean cuisine! The bar area has great ambience. The meatballs and flatbread are a must!! read more

It's a bit expensive for the food. I think people may come for the outdoor ambiance, like the bar and outdoor tables and cornhole. The outside was empty other than 2 tables but they made us eat inside. We only went because of the outdoor seating, so that wasn't a great start. At the end of the meal, our bill was the largest of our trip and we still went somewhere to get second dinner after because some of us had very tiny meals. The food was decent but I wouldn't go back. read more

Always Delicious. The Best Risotto!!! Actually everything on the menu is phenomenal Also the best Martini

Excellent service for our group of 7. Very nice casual atmosphere and ambiance. Calamari and Brussel sprout appetizers we very good. Steak tips were Delicious. Would certainly recommend and return. read more

The main attraction here is the space. Just a beautiful outdoor space and "front yard". The service was very good as well. Our server patiently answered all our questions, was friendly and attentive. Our drinks were all very good, a mix of mock tails, a cocktail and a few local beers. The entire table enjoyed the house bread, which was a nice focaccia. We split a Caesar salad that everyone enjoyed. Our entrees included surf & turf, pesto pasta, kids pasta, hamburgers, and the bouillabaisse. The table didn't enjoy the pasta dishes. The steak was good, but the lobster tail didn't live up to being in Maine. The rest of the table liked their entrees. Despite the high points, the food to value ratio wasn't quite there. We experienced better meals for much less money on our trip. read more

I got the sea food risotto and my husband got carne de la casa. Both were spot on, perfectly cooked and delicious. Service was attentive, knowledgeable and kind. We will be back. read more

Gazpacho shouldn't taste like cocktail sauce. Most overcooked shellfish I have ever had--despite telling the server upfront that we were sensitive to overcooked fish. Overcooked and dry salmon. Mussels were rubbery. So much chili in the seasoning that you could not actually taste the mussels--maybe that was intentional. Though, the pana cotta was quite good, as was the service. read more

We drove in from CT. Me and my buddy fish on my boat 3+days a week. We know our seafood, and we get dining out is older seafood than we catch and cook same day. The mussel app had old/spoiled mussels that gave me and my buddy's girlfriend instant temple headache. My buddy who also ate the mussels had his stomach flipping after we left. My $49 Seafood Boulabaise was impressive but the 1/2 lobster tail was soooo old and decayed biting into it sent pure ammonia up my nostrils....disgusting. My vegan girlfriend was the only 1 of the 4 of us unscathed from the SLOPPY, LAZY & ETHICALLY decrepit "chef". It's the "chef''s" show and it was an ABSOLUTE FAIL for human SAFETY eating at The Front Yard.....more like Back Yard Dumpster. $400 tab with great potential, awesome drinks and salads, good service by waiter.....BUT DONNOT ORDER SEAFOOD HERE.....IT'S NOT SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DO BETTER "chef".....you gave up on your guests and on yourself. SAFE food is a low bar and you failed. read more

What a great spot. Has it all, great atmosphere, Ella was the perfect waitress, amazing drinks and delicious food! A fun night with the best of friends. We added last minute 3 people to our group and the restaurant accommodated. read more

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So disappointed this time... Bugs flying everywhere...little tiny black bugs landing on us and the table all during our time...waiter and hostess said never before tonight...well they were bad. Really bad. Ordered the bouillabaisse and the picture is beautiful...but it was all pasta... it looked beautiful but there were no scallops as the menu said...a barely legal half lobster tail, it was about 4 inches...4 mussels and 2 clams. $42. We are from New England and this was absolutely geared towards the tourists that come here and don't know any better. Being attacked by small black bugs all dinner was quite annoying. We loved this place until tonight. We probably won't be back. read more

The Front Yard - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Went last night for the first time even though we've driven by a hundred times. A mistake to have waited this long. Opened with calamari. Very light, not greasy, comes with peppers that are tasty vs overpowering. Definitely recommend. Had the duck as an entree. Also recommend. Perfectly prepared, fruity, with nice sides to balance. Top notch, friendly service. Perfect location just out of the center of town so easy to park. Was raining so didn't get to eat outside but they have a lovely Front Yard. Will return. Have my eye on the rack of lamb. read more

Amazing meal. Great service. Definitely will return. Started with the mussels - delicious! My husband ate the broth at the end with a spoon because he loved it so much. We shared the arugula and pear salad which was simple and delicious. The pear vinaigrette was so light and refreshing. I had a Caprese flatbread for my entree and my husband had the shrimp and lobster with vodka sauce. Our server was attentive and offered suggestions when we had questions. All in all, a great experience. read more

The Front Yard - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Our waiter Delaney was awesome as was the food. Great night out!! The lobster was a touch over cooked and the filet a touch under but both delicious hubby had the lobster risotto which was as yummy except for the peas( hubby loved them) he thought it might have been a little light on lobster but when packing up lefty he found tons more lobster read more

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The service we received was exceptional, and the seafood chowder and salmon where delicious We will be back, give it a try you won't be disappointed read more

Tons of fun, lots of good music, and decent pub food. This is not where you would go for something gourmet, but definitely somewhere you would go for a good time and a fulfilled spirit and tummy. read more

Even though service was a bit slow and prices high it was a fun and friendly place for a family of 8 to enjoy a birthday celebration. It was a milestone birthday, made very obvious by me telling a few weeks ahead to restaurant and the obvious tiara and sash my daughter was wearing , not even a mention was made by any staff Happy Birthday. This may sound silly to some but our family, because we are all over the country only get together once or twice a year so this night was extra special. After speaking to hostess our waiter gave my daughter a free shot and thank you for that. Duke our waiter was great but again slow but that is never fault of waiter. Perhaps a little under staffed. Overall food was good and would recommend to go with lots of time to wait and relax read more

Fantastic service and atmosphere but the food and menu was horrible! I have had better canned pasta sauce.

This place is slightly confusing, and I will tell you why. It's referred to as a Mediterranean restaurant but it's definitely not. Our selections were fancy - like duck and two steak entrees over $26 - but the ambience didn't exactly feel like such. I understand that this is COVID and only outdoor dining is available right now, but I still sort of felt like I was at a backyard party once I left the patio where the bar was and walked on the grass to my table. I'm not saying I dressed like I was supposed to be at a fancy restaurant bc I wasn't I was in sweats, but I also think that I must have forecasted this place would be a 3 and didn't deserve my couture upon landing on the Yelp page. The food was really average I have to be honest. Steak tips were good but how could they be bad? black risotto was good but how could it be bad it probably just had a ton of oil and garlic - although we did appreciate how much calamari was involved. Patrick ordered espresso martinis and vodka sauce which I don't recommend for anyone, and the waiter didn't even bat an eyelash. Like maybe just say, dude that's probably not the best combination. I actually love it when waiters do that- it's kind. The wine was average, the drinks were average, the mozzarella and tomatoes = average. The sauce the octopus was in was actually very good but when I was given a piece of the octopus app I only enjoyed the sauce on a piece of potato that accompanied it - I would say slather that sauce on the 'pus too, because it was just simply grilled underneath. Also, I have to say that the LOOK of the focaccia bread excited me, but the taste disappointed me, and I hate when that happens. If I'm biting into a piece of bread after a 5 hour long car ride with future husband *eye roll* I want some damn good bread. This bread LOOKED like it would be good enough that you wouldn't even have to dip it in oil or butter (which wasn't an option anyway since it didn't come with any), but it definitely NEEDED oil or butter. I'm ready to move on to the restaurants in Portland now. read more

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Service was good but the food was awful. Overcooked pasta and rice. Pesto was just basil with garlic and tomatoes, no pistachio flavor, with a burrata tossed over it. Rice just tasted of butter, not fish. Nothing to do with mediterranean cuisine and way overpriced for the quality. Disappointing but for the chocolate cake. read more

La cour avant est incroyable. C'est la troisième fois que nous y allons et à chaque fois c'est encore mieux. Nous avons eu d'excellents cocktails pour commencer et ils étaient géniaux (limonade aux bleuets et un martini). Nous avons également eu les calamars frits, les becs de Bruxelles croustillants, le pain plat et la salade de roquette aux poires et nous avons tout aimé. La nourriture est sortie très rapidement, mais nous ne nous sommes pas du tout sentis pressés. Le personnel était super. Bien que nous ayons eu notre nourriture rapidement, nous ne nous sommes pas du tout sentis pressés. L'atmosphère était très amicale, optimiste et branchée. Nous sommes même allés prendre le petit déjeuner le lendemain et avons eu les Menemen et avons pensé que c'était unique et savoureux. Cinq étoiles tout du long ! read more

The Front Yard - Enjoying great food and drink outside by this amazing fireplace at Front Yard - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Excellent service from Kos and The salmon and bouilibase was Excellent The owner was a gentleman And got us a last minute reservation And we are booked again in two Weeks read more

Food was very good and fairly priced. Service is stellar and friendly and warm. No better place for outside drinks and or dinner. We will return every time we come for the summer. read more

This was a very welcoming place for dinner. We had a reservation at 7pm and were seated immediately to a nice outdoor table. Salads, calamari and meatball appetizers were solid. I went with the swordfish. Big piece of fish, grilled perfectly, very tasty. Wife had the scallops entree. Nice dish as well. Kids menu was a bonus. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Inability or unwillingness to substitute sides was an inconvenience...Just do it. Everything else was pleasant. read more

Let me start by saying that there is only one reason for deducting one star: The Rude Hostess!! Went for dinner at 5:30pm tonight - extremely rude Hostess almost kept us from having an amazing dining experience. We sat in the bar area and had a table. We were waited on immediately by a wonderful waitress and an attentive bartender. Husband had the seafood boulabaise and a Cesar salad - he said both were in the "best he ever had" category. I had the garden salad- wonderful homemade blue cheese dressing , yum & a tasty flat bread. We were extremely impressed with the amazing customer service provided by our servers- it was almost like they anticipated our every need- refilling drinks as we sat down our empty glasses This extraordinary restaraunt does need to consider this; Your hostess is your face presented to your customers. The hostess you had tonight was unwelcoming and unaccomadating. Not at all the impression you want your beautiful restaraunt to give. read more

The Front Yard in Ogunquit,Maine was an absolute pleasure to dine at. The service was amazing, very attentive, helpful and made sure all of our needs were taken care of. We started with the cocktails which were delicious and had very unique offerings. The appetizers were delicious and very fairly priced. We had 2 steaks for dinner and we're blown away with how delicious they were. After dinner we had drinks and hung around in the front where we sat by the fire and played corn hole. The ambiance of this restaurant was great. Highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely back next vacation! read more

One of the more forgettable meals during our Maine trip. We ordered the fish special and duck and both were pretty bad honestly. The only bright spot was the chowder, which was more of a red chowder than the Maine white ones. Service was good but really disappointed by the food. read more

We went for dinner twice before posting, absolutely amazing! Excellent pour on the drinks, service fantastic, and great cuisine! Britany, our server, was so wonderful and friendly that we asked for her the 2nd time as well! The filet and lobster, and seafood risotto were amazing! Filet was cooked to perfection, as well as the lobster. Risotto dish was excellent as well. Will definitely have the lobster and shrimp alla vodka next time. The strawberry drink (vodka, honey, strawberries) was my favorite! You will not be disappointed here, do make a reservation though read more

Pretty setting, not so pretty at its heart! On July 25, this place screwed up our reservation, then seemed to deliberately keep a group of 4 adults and 4 children waiting needlessly. We had an outdoor reservation but ended up having to sit inside. Meanwhile, I saw empty space outside. After 20 minutes, one of us had to track down the general manager to get service. No water, bread, etc. We were never offered an apology or comped dessert . The food was pretty good but the portions were small and many items were quite over-priced. The service and lack of care still left a bad taste in my mouth. The kitchen was slow, but the waitress relaxed and turned out to be lovely. She told us they never feed the staff. That is all you need to know about why this place is not worth it. read more

Update...here is a an email from the owner. Apparently he can't handle negative reviews. "I'm not sure why you decided to write to us directly after slamming us on social media. This is absolutely not a constructive feedback for us. Yes the reason why you are mad is because you did not get the special attention that you said you did not want and a free desert or a shot. I wish you chose a different restaurant as well. Your server is the best server. This is his 4th year and he averages 4.9 out 5 on every review. Please don't make the same mistake and come to our restaurant again Thank you Daniel Atanasov" First, positives... The drinks were absolutely phenomenal. The ambiance was so beautiful outside. Negatives... The food was good, but WAY overpriced. It wasn't anything amazing. Also, the service was HORRIBLE. Took 20 mins for us to get water poured and drinks ordered. Another 30 mins to get our drinks. It was not that busy at all so I'm not sure why. It was my 40th bday. I was wearing a stupid crown and sash that my brother bought me, and my mother called ahead to tell them. I honestly wasn't expecting super special service, but the server didn't even acknowledge it. My mother went to him after dinner asking him for a bday shot for me. The hostess overheard and said "omg we usually comp drinks and so special things for birthdays"! Overall, we would not come here again. It was pretty, but the lack of customer service and the quality of food was disappointing. So upset I chose this restaurant for my 40th bday when there are other phenomenal restaurants in t read more

The Front Yard a variety of items to appeal to most people. On this visit we had a seven year old with us so we were sure to confirm a kids menu which they have. The service was pleasant and patient with us as we were a large group there to enjoy a night out. She stayed on top of drink orders and moving courses on and off the table at the right moments. It was nice have an experienced wait staff member who was there to be sure we were well taken care of. The atmosphere is very casual and geared towards families. The food overall based on the menu would appear to be higher end Mediterranean food with some simpler items on the menu. The food is not as refined as I would have expected, but on the other side of that comment I don't have major disagreements with the food. It was tasty and the portions were large. The Charcuterie Board was large with meats and cheeses. The fresh fruit was items like watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberries weren't all that sophisticated to round out this board. It would have been nice to have Mediterranean olives or some type of spread like hummus and pita bread. Nothing wrong with what it was -- everything was fresh and tasty, just lacked a little sophistication. The seven year old was more than happy with the watermelon and strawberries so that kept him occupied for a while. The Caesar salad was fresh and was a good size to even be shared with two people. The homemade garlic croutons were great! For my entree, I got the Front Yard Bouillabaisse which was nicely packed with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, half a Maine lobster tail, salmon and homemade papparadelle pasta. The tomato fish broth was nice and all the seafood was fresh. The salmon was a little unappealing with a soggy skin. The pasta was delicious but there was more than any human could eat in one sitting. I opted to focus on eating every bit of the seafood which was great and let most of the pasta go back to the kitchen. A little refinement on this dish could make it spectacular. The jumbo scallops in the shell were truly jumbo scallops that were impressive. Others at the table got the NY strip as well as the filet and lobster tail special which they said was very good. Our little seven year old got spaghetti and meatballs which also looked like homemade pasta. Other than needing a little extra sauce which the server brought it was a large portion for a kids menu size. There was extra to bring home. The dessert of choice by a couple people was a huge piece of chocolate cake which they said was perfectly indulgent. Overall, the menu items and prices might lead you to believe this is a slightly more sophisticated restaurant than it is, but I would say it is a good family restaurant and seemed to be plenty busy with many visitors to the area. read more

The Front Yard - JUMBO SCALLOPS IN THE SHELL - Mediterranean Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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It took almost 20 minutes to get just our drinks. Then it took 45 minutes to get our food. And this was after being forced wait while the hostess took a phone call instead of showing us to a table. We arrived at 8 pm and they close at 9 pm. My husband's steak tips were cooked medium well, not medium, but since it was 9:13 when our food eas delivered, he decided not to wait for another plate to be cooked. My salmon was plain, I couldn't taste the citrus the menu claimed it was with. read more

Joe the waiter, absolute gem. Food was great. Drinks phenomenal. Will be back, but only if Joes working, for the vibes.

Always fun. Good food and drinks. Pleasant staff. Always enjoy myself there. Nothing bad to say at all.

An absolute gem of a dinner place. Great vibe, wonderful salads, flatbreads. The lobster risotto and seafood bouillabaisse were outstanding.

Tremendous Meal Tremendous service ! portions were large and very tasty and the wine was great and the sangria terrific ! can't say enough. Best food in ogunquit ! not a fried mess like most places ! this place is a class act ! the owner was a great guy as well all over the "yard" hustling around ! read more

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The wait time for our table was very long, even with a reservation. The food wait time was almost 1 hour. The food what so ever was mediocre. I would not recommend. read more

Steak came out raw. Sent it back and it somehow came out more raw than when I first got it. Truly incredible. If I could give it ZERO stars I would. The singular star is for the waitress who was awesome. She needs to get out of that awful place. read more

Always always awesome Especially the outside bartenders!! They are the best!! Great place for drinks and dinner or just drinks before dinner elsewhere. read more