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I must take up gentle cudgels with those who feel that the Front Porch has changed too much in recent years. Granted, it's not the same old place, but it's still has the same welcoming ambiance and the same passion for entertaining the crowd that it always had. I've been coming since John "Mother" Revere owned it and yes, I too loved the vibrant yellows and greens of the old decor, but I was just as happy to see Wayne Wescott's imprimatur when it came time to put his mark on a venerable institution. The colors and the furnishings have changed, but the Front Porch remains a beacon in the heart of Ogunquit- it radiates a warm aura of acceptance and tolerance for all comers, no matter which side of the garden gate you may be swinging on! Come for the great piano music, the entertainment, the drinks and the food- you'll fall in love with the Front Porch all over again!

A friend recommended Tropics to me when I was looking for places to visit while on vacation in the area. I walked in knowing no one, having no idea what Tropics was like or who patronized it, and left that night having had the best time of my life. The place was packed, the piano player was rolling out the tunes and men of all ages were standing around singing unselfconsciously, no matter what their skill level. Everyone was there to have a good time and that's exactly what they had. I struck up conversations with several men; everyone was warm and welcoming, and not once did I feel uncomfortable. I came back on successive nights and without fail, ran into guys from the first night who remembered my name, bought me drinks, chatted (and yes, flirted) with me and basically made me feel like this was one of the best spots on the planet. Would I go back? Absolutely. Will I bring friends? Maybe.... I had such a great time, I'm not sure I want to share it!