Dining at the Front and Main was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. I was so, so disappointed in our dining experience.
THE ATOMOSPHERE: I made reservations a week in advance for Sunday brunch for a party of six. Upon arriving, they were going to seat us at a table in the middle of the restaurant close to the front door. Because my husband is hard of hearing, we asked if we could have a seat that was not as noisy in another area of the restaurant. We were happy that they were willing to accommodate us until we saw that they had prepared a table for us in the middle of the hotel lobby between the hotel front desk and the main entrance to the hotel. The main entrance had an automatic door that opened and closed every time someone walked by. Every few seconds throughout our entire meal, we had to listen to the door open and close. This was by far worse than the original location they were going to seat us. I am still flabbergasted that they sat us in the middle of the lobby like they did. I would have asked to go back to the original location, but we were with other people and I did not want to be asked to be moved a second time.
THE FOOD: The food was horrible! Not only were the fried eggs in the Lockwood overcooked, they were greasy! The eggs in the eggs Benedict were also overcooked. The food was cold! The quality and portions of the meals was not worth the price paid.
THE SERVICE: The service was also not good! We were sat in the middle of the hotel lobby and then pretty much ignored. At one point to get a refill of coffee, I took it from the coffee station set up for hotel guests. The server was also not knowledgeable on what gluten free options there were on the menu.
I will absolutely not be returning to Front and Main. I am surprised that this restaurant has gotten the rave reviews it has because nothing about this restaurant was good.
What an exquisite slice of space in Waterville with the most delicious pizza in Maine! From wood fired oven, great crust, delicious sauce and all the toppings it's a clear winner. I'm vegan and delighted to report they can accommodate with vegan cheese. Of course they have that ooey gooey delicious dairy cheese as well. They have gluten free options. The vibe is off the beaten path and I found it completely inviting, warm and friendly. I've wanted to go for a few years when I housesit in the area but due to COVID they had take out only after 5 p.m.for a while. I'm not one to venture out too much after dark in the winter so was delighted to find they have dine in back. They still offer take out after 5 p.m. on certain days. I will frequent Grand Central Cafe and am telling my friends about this great find. The atmosphere just adds to their delicious pizza.
The food here was excellent! Fabulous grilled eggplant, scallops, dolmas, etc. Menu options are marked vegetarian, vegan and gluten free with many gluten free items to choose from. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly and all the staff made us feel welcome. We were thrilled with our experience at Opa.
