Front Room

Crowded, noisy and perfumed with smoke from the open kitchen, this Munjoy Hill hot spot is a sweet neighborhood refuge from chilly Portland evenings. Specializing in modern twists on rib-sticking Yankee classics, it serves hearty bowls of garlicky mussels and Reuben sandwiches with housemade corned beef, plus comfort food like meatloaf or braised beef short ribs. Bar open until 11pm.