The dinner and service were both superb. We had a wonderful meal before the show, and we will definitely be back again. Every person in our party of five said the meal was one of the best they've ever had--compliments to the chef and kitchen crew! read more

Jonathan's Ogunquit - friends celebrating our 60th birthdays - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Went to buck a shuck and would decide at that time if we would stay for dinner. We didn't. We were seated in the bar at a table that had not been cleared and only had two chairs(three in our party). Had to ask for a chair. Had to ask for our table to be cleared. Had to ask for silverware after our oysters had been dropped off. (Not many diners at the time so lack of good customer service was not due to being too busy). Ordered the shrimp cocktail in addition to the oysters. $18.50 for four boiled shrimp? Very disappointed. Will not return. Left after our appetizers and ate elsewhere. read more

Five Stars! One of the best buffet experiences I've had in a long time! The filet mignon was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious -- perfectly cooked and seasoned. The overall selection of dishes was fantastic, with everything tasting fresh and expertly prepared. The chafing dishes were always full, and the shrimp and oysters were top-notch -- super fresh! I was especially impressed by the omelet and egg station -- so many options to choose from, and everything was cooked to order just right. The price was incredibly reasonable considering the quality and variety offered. Kudos to the chef and the entire wait staff for keeping everything running smoothly. The owner should be very proud of the team and the quality of this buffet. I'll definitely be coming back! Five Stars! One of the best buffet experiences I've had in a long time! The filet mignon was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious -- perfectly cooked and seasoned. The overall selection of dishes was fantastic, with everything tasting fresh and expertly prepared. The chafing dishes were always full, and the shrimp and oysters were top-notch -- super fresh! I was especially impressed by the omelet and egg station -- so many options to choose from, and everything was cooked to order just right. The price was incredibly reasonable considering the quality and variety offered. Kudos to the chef and the entire wait staff for keeping everything running smoothly. The owner should be very proud of the team and the quality of this buffet. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

We stopped here as part of a bus tour group. The food was good and came out quickly- However sodas ordered at my table came out 15 minutes after my cocktail. And for cocktails- when they took orders we weren't given cocktail menus. I asked if there was a house sangria- he said no.. but when I came across a drink menu outside the ladies room it's listed as a signature cocktail? We asked for more rolls- one server told us he didn't know if there was any but never came back, another brought us a few extra. When desert came I asked if there was alternative as I don't eat cheese (cheesecake, not an allergy just don't like it)- they said no, but then a girl on our trip was given a scoop of ice cream because she had a gluten allergy. And we never received coffee service. Everyone else did, flagged our server down hit by the time it was brought out the group left before we had two sips of it. I get it large groups are hard and staff is short everywhere. Just don't lose sight of the small details. Property is beautiful. Our entrees were really good, as well as the salad. read more

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Nice place, service and atmosphere. We had lobster bisque and oatmilk corn chowder for appetizers and these were really good. I had the Jaeger schnitzel and my partner had the stuffed haddock. Both of these came surprisingly fast, neither where very hot, let alone warm and both felt like they were ready-cooked and reheated. The schnitzel was too large a portion with very thin meat and a lot of breading and really just not much taste. And dry. Furthermore, for the reputation and setting of fine dining the presentation of the drinks was not as expected. A plus side was that the mashed potatoes we both had where great- but I don't really want to pay $ 30 for just mashed potatoes. All in all, over priced for the quality and the taste. We expected the price range but the quality did just not match the price. read more

I don't always write a review but our experience was so exceptional that I decided to write one. Girls get together and we were all in the restaurant business, one is a restaurant general manager. Our server was Mathew and his skills were impeccable! Food was also superb. We did mention our wonderful experience to the manager when we left because it's so refreshing to hear the positive as opposed to the negative! Thank you Mathew!! read more

A huge thank you to the delivery driver whom offered us an incentive to dine at your place. Ge was on the ball & pointed out your location, etc. We did dine after our local walk and sat inside dining area surrounded by beautiful landscape. Edith waited on us & provided superb service. The food was cuisine & delicious. Our only critic was a bit too much salt on the seafood farmer plate. Otherwise we'll run, clean & deserving place to go. read more

Birthday dinner and I had the grilled lobster. It did not disappoint. Caesar salad was good too. The lobster had a side of pasta and I poured the leftover butter over it. I was full but had room for the tribute to Elvis chocolate cake. Great place and the service was excellent. We were in town for a show and they had Elvis specials. Good call read more

How did we miss this place all these years? Excellent food, exceptional service, incredible ambiance, and one of the friendliest places we've ever been! Our server Edith was amazing and took great care of us! I had a special - twin filet mignon - and hubs had the Jaeger Schnitzel. Both delicious! Come in and let Edith take care of you!!! read more

I stopped by the bar for some raw oysters ($1 an oyster during this particular happy-hour) and a drink. The oysters were tasty however they were also pretty mangled (poorly shucked). The neat vodka martini was a generous size even if it came ungarnished (quickly resolved when I mentioned it). The bartender and off-duty server who was also enjoying a martini (espresso I believe) were very polite and friendly. Overall not a bad snack for under $20. Update: I went back for diner and I'm glad I did! The complimentary bread was served with a homemade blueberry butter that I was tempted to eat with a spoon! My meal actually started off with the Bacon Blue Cheese Mussels - I've never seen mussels prepared this way but they sounded too good to pass up. Local Bang Island mussels (Casco Bay, Maine) come is a pot with not only traditional white wine but also onions, cream and bacon. The ingredients mix so well together giving the broth and mussels a smokey flavor. I couldn't identify the blue cheese flavor specifically but this is a dish you cannot pass up! The lobster bisque, was velvety smooth and rich with flavor. The sherry was noticeable but not over powering and the portion size was large but not a drop was left over. A very rich and flavorful bowlful. By the time my main dish arrived my expectations should have been high, but I was still subconsciously hesitant to have high hopes. The Maine Seafood Pasta was another home run! The description lists lobster tail, shrimp and clam however I received not only the tail but two perfectly cooked full claws meat portions as well. Four shrimp and four clams round out the protein allotment on top of a bed of perfectly cooked linguini in a garlic butter sauce that's topped with tomato chunks and Romano cheese. Put it this way...I practically licked the bowl clean. Even though I was pretty full, I couldn't resist dessert. The chocolate mouse was very rich and the apple crisp upon arrival smelled of cinnamon and when tasted was simply awesome. The only criticism I'd have was the top crumb layer was a bit thick in relation to the filling but I'd sure as hell order it again! Btw - breakfast was good too. read more

Jonathan's Ogunquit - Blueberry Butter - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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We really enjoyed our meal and conversation with our bartender, Miguel! He helped us with our food choices and was enjoyable to talk with. We come to Ogunquit every year and just found Jonthan's last year. We will be back next year! Steve and Cindy Sherman North Attleboro, MA read more

Amazing food and service. We were only in Ogunquit for the weekend and ate at Johnathan's both nights, the food was that good. Not sure how they manage to get the food to the table so hot! Our server Edith was especially lovely and efficient. Will definitely return on our next trip. read more

My wife and I had a wonderful meal at Jonathan's yesterday evening. I had the Seafood Cache which was perfectly prepared and delicious. My wife had Glazed Salmon and she loved it. Her appetizer was the Boursin stuffed mushrooms and they were amazing. The best part of our meals was our server, Pepe, who provided excellent professional service and yet kept us smiling and laughing. He is a treasure. We will be back often and of course request that Pepe be our server. read more

Jonathan's is a huge restaurant that also has music acts and comedy shows. Our first time here and first time for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant. Reservations for three people at 3:00 and we were seated promptly. Our waitresses were a duo Sue and Darlene. They were quick and friendly. We started with cranberry margaritas that were tasty. We ordered two traditional turkey dinners and a pork tenderloin dinner along with butternut squash soup and a Jonathan's house salad. We finished with pecan pie and apple pie. Dinners came with cranberry chutney, mashed potatoes, mashed butternut squash, stuffing, and peas with pearl onions. Everything was delicious, even the peas and pearl onions. While we ate dinner, fish in the huge aquarium next to our table was amusing and fun to watch. read more

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Our server, Adam, guided through a delicious culinary experience. We tasted roasted artichoke hearts, lobster bisque, muscles, tenderloin filet tips, and several tasty drinks. Enjoyed the live music and layout of the restaurant. It feels intimate because of the multiple rooms. Everyone who interacted with us was very kind. read more

Food was awful. The place was packed and the bartenders couldn't keep up. The staff were yelling at each other the whole time.

The food is terrific, from the bread with blueberry butter to the seafood entrees, including lobster/shrimp over pasta and GF Scallops. This is the best 'go to' place for varied GF dining in Ogunquit in my view, starting with GF rolls. Went on a Tuesday night. Service can slip a bit as everyone hurries out at once to see a show at the Ogunquit playhouse around 715-730. Highly recommend for an intimate dinner. With a couple of drinks, easily can run toward $200 for a couple with tip, but worth it. read more

Jonathan's Ogunquit - An entire lobster with 6 large shrimp on pasta, superb. - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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A very nice restaurant. We were welcomed immediately upon entering and only waited a few minutes for our table. We were seated in the smaller dining room, which was pleasant and quiet. Jesus was our server. He was serving several tables plus a larger party in another room. He was polite, helpful, attentive, and friendly. Our meals were delicious and were served with adequate time in between courses. We are from out of state, so when we return to Maine, we will also return to Jonathan's. read more

we had a fabulous dinner, wait staff were above and beyond any place we have ever visited. Definitely our go to place to go when we're in Maine !! we can not express how much we enjoy Johnathan's ! Greatest place in Maine a most visit Love it !! read more

Once again, Jonathan's offered my husband and me a wonderful meal to end our lovely day in Ogunquit. Immediately upon our entering the eating area, we were greeted by Edith. How wonderful to see her again! As always, her warmth and genuine desire to see to our needs reminded us why we return again and again to Jonathan's. As I have a lot of dietary restrictions, she carefully makes sure that my food meets my requirements. It makes the dining experience enjoyable and stress free. Of course, I want to thank the people who prepare the meals. Keshan made our salad, carefully keeping in mind my diet. The salad was aesthetically pleasing and tasted light and fresh. Stanley, Phillip. and Howard teamed up to attentively prepare my chicken and vegetable dinner to perfection. How wonderful it is to have such tasty meal that fits my needs. I could relax and fully enjoy my dining experience. MY husband loved his chicken Piccata, especially complementing the maple-glazed carrots. LeAnne made the rounds, welcoming the patrons and chatting. A warm, professional context in which to enjoy our meal! The garden view added to the pleasure. Thanks to all who made our meal a success! read more

Overall opinion: Mostly an overpriced disappointing menu in a nice convenient space. My first visit before a show at the Ogunquit Playhouse, very convenient with good parking and multiple nice dining areas. My first time eating in Ogunquit too, coming from Kennebunk. Jonathan's had a special Newfoundland-themed menu for the Playhouse's "Come from Away" musical besides its standing menu. Great idea!!! I'm Franco-Americaine so Quebecois versions of these dishes are familiar. Newfoundland pea soup starter was quite good, but $12 for a single cup of mostly yellow split pea & root veg purée with a small square of corned beef. Cod au gratin had ~8 ounces of nicely cooked cod in a bechamel, but no detectable mustard or cheese topping. Overly forward with tarragon, would have preferred thyme or savory. Grilled lemon was nice. Menu-standard julienne veg was mushy. Mashed potatoes were OK. $42.50? Service was OK, not particularly attentive in a fairly empty room, but solos often encounter this experience. read more

Our annual visit did not disappoint. Ambiance with the view overlooking the gardens is lovely. Our waiter Patrick was excellent; observant and attentive without over doing it. Food was delicious-from the bread basket, starters, main course through dessert. Drink and wine menu spot on as well. read more

Visited from another state. Ulises and Luigi were just the best! And the food was very tasty!!

Our first time at Johnathan's... Everything was excellent. With a reservation, we were welcomed and lead to our table. The server, Edith could not have been more pleasant and helpful. The complementary bread was delicious. Our meals were perfect. The atmosphere was relaxed, and we never felt rushed. We will definitely return and will recommend Johnathan's to friends. read more

This was my second visit to Jonathon's, and even better this visit than last! Our waitress, Edith, went above and beyond for our service. She was very attentive, cheerful, volunteered to take our picture, and made sure we had everything we needed the entire time. She even tied our lobster bibs for us!! The food was absolutely Devine. The baked lobster and the surf and turf dinners were one of the best I have ever had. The steak was cooked to perfection; cut like butter. The dessert of apple crisp and cheesecake, homemade were the perfect ending. We cannot wait to come back next year! read more

Had a wonderful evening starting with the excellent service, attentive and refilling my glass of water as often as possible. We began with a delicious jumbo shrimp cocktail and a basket of bread. The shrimp tasted fresh and delicious. Following was the meal which I ordered the Seafood Stuffed North Atlantic Haddock. Now, the stuffing is placed gently on top of a large piece of haddock which is cooked to perfection. I opted away from the veggies due to an allergy and asked for a little extra potato mashed. The meal was delicious and one I recommend. Enough room was left for desert and I opted for the dark chocolate mousse which too was delicious. Plenty of food and very delicious. Service was fantastic. Ambience was perfect with a window seat overlooking the garden. This was a wonderful way to spend for Easter 2022 dinner. read more

Jonathan's Ogunquit - Dessert - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Great food, great service, great vibes. Jesus did a wonderful job taking care of all our needs, my lobster was superb and I just loved the ambience they have created 10/10 read more

Popped into Jonathan's for their "buck a shuck" oyster happy hour. Oysters were fresh and the service was great! Drinks were great and generous. Actually went back a second night and added other appetizers and brought friends too! If you are in the area, definitely check them out!! read more

This place is was so amazing! All of the food was great, especially the swordfish piccata. We went to celebrate a birthday and they put a candle in the dessert and the saxophonist played 'Happy Birthday'! Overall a very friendly place; Edith, our waitress was spectacular. read more

We had a very disappointing Easter Brunch. They advertised smoked salmon, and it was nowhere to be found. The fillet mignon was cold. There was no carving station...it was ham and lamb sliced in the kitchen and put in a buffet warmer thingy and was dried out. In fact, most of the food had been out a while and was dry. There was a complete lack of side dishes. The desserts were pretty nonexistent. The danishes were the best thing. The shrimp and oysters were good. The omelette station was the only part of the buffet that had a cook. I was so surprised brunch was such poor quality with little planning and attentiveness as dinner here has been wonderful. I'm so sad the Easter brunch was so disappointing. read more

Fun night, totally recommend the dinner and a show. Book reservations as this is a high traffic place with fine dining. After you make reservations purchase tickets to the show which provides a discount on your dinner and a drink for the show. We saw Suede great singer and comical at the same time. Backed up by a fantastic piano player and bass guitarist. Many options seafood, steak and vegetarian options. read more

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I ordered the Salmon Dinner and it had me questioning life. There was a live music concert almost every day with jazzy music. One of the most luxurious places I have ever been to. read more

Service was over the top thanks to Pepe. I had the BEST Salmon I have ever had and I love and have eaten salmon so many times. I highly reckons the restaurant and the salmon dish. read more

Not only was the food delicious, but I can't say enough great things about our wonderful server, Luigi! He was friendly with an excellent sense of humor. He was also very knowledgeable about the menu. This was our first time at Jonathan's and we would absolutely return again. read more

My family and I went for the Mother's Day brunch . The food was average, not particularly special but not bad. The mediocrity of the food did not warrant the very high price. Given the total bill I would have expected a higher level of quality. Our waitress was pleasant but seemed distant and uninterested in the value of our experience. The ambiance is dated and the dining room has a slight odor to it. The restaurant has been a fixture in the community for a long time which is great but it is in desperate need of a refresh and a reinvigorated devotion to excellence. read more

We had THE BEST experience with Luigi and Ulises. We rolled in with two young children. They instinctually knew to bring bread and their food QUICKLY. Best service for families. My dad said his steak was the best he's ever had. I wrote on the Resy reservation that it was a birthday since it prompts if a special occasion. I had no expectations. They wrote my mom a wonderfully thoughtful HBD card AND brought her a delicious cheesecake (so good) slice with a candle. The ambiance is so old school and rustic. Best dining experience. Thank you for the memories. read more

Excellent food, great atmosphere Surprised how nice interior was, live music, excellent waitress read more

Went for the happy hour buck a shuck oysters...most excellent! Served with cocktail horseradish sauce...yum! Very delicious and the place has a great menu. read more

Jonathan's Ogunquit - Buck a shuck oysters on happy hour! - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

3.5 stars for a pleasant dinner on a rainy night in Ogunquit. Seated in a quiet dining room off the main large room, the energy was a bit lacking although the flower garden outside the window was beautiful. Service was generally attentive, but not a lot of effort and with prompts needed for more water, more bread (which never arrived, but no big deal), and we were never asked if we would like another drink. Food was above average, with oysters to start, which are almost always good. For entrees on this chilly and rainy late summer night, we had shepherd's pie, which got good reviews across the table for its heartiness. I had the caramelized grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The salmon was cooked properly and was tasty, but could have used even more caramelization. For dessert, the apple crisp a la mode was mediocre; the crust was much too thick and dry and there wasn't enough apple filling underneath. Overall, Jonathan's is a nice place but feels a bit flat, with dated decor and low energy. Service at this price point should be improved and more attentive to details and to at least acknowledge that there was a birthday at the table (which was mentioned in the OpenTable reservation). read more

Terrible! I ordered filet mignon they didn't have it so I ordered steak Dianne medium rare which came out well done. I tried the scallops which were under cooked. Meanwhile I sat and watched my husband eat. This was a special occasion that was a huge disappointment. I spoke to the owner who could have cared less. SAVE YOUR MONEY! read more