My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the stunning York Harbor Reading Room. We…read morevisited numerous potential wedding venues in southern Maine, but nothing felt right until we came across the Reading Room. We fell instantly in love with the incredible ocean view, the beautiful interior, the out-of-this world food, and with Mary, the on-site wedding coordinator. A month has passed since our wedding, and my husband and I are honestly a little sad we no longer have an excuse to interact with Mary. She has coordinated weddings at the Reading Room for years, and is a master. There is no detail that escapes her inquiry. She will ask about set up, timelines, preferences, food, flowers, and will coordinate with all your vendors. My husband and I pride ourselves on being detail oriented, but we were surprised by the things that had escaped our attention that revealed themselves during discussions with Mary. But more than just details, Mary is a joy to work with. She is kind and funny, and it is obvious that even after dozens of weddings, she really enjoys them. In fact, Mary seemed to enjoy our wedding day as much as us. You will not be disappointed by the York Harbor Reading Room. We highly recommend it.

We are visiting Maine on vacation with another family. We had 3 kids in tow. Our server Jess was…read moreattentive and accommodating. She made sure the kids had their drinks and food right away. She even went as far as to offer them bocce ball to play out on the lawn while the grownups finished up their cocktails. The food and drinks were delicious and atmosphere quite lovely. Overall our experience was top notch and we look forward to visiting again next year!

We got off to a clunky start. There's signs everywhere saying see hostess at end of tent. So I…read morewalked around the tent. There was no hostess. I was confused. I went in the building and ran into a waitress. I asked her and she told me go see the hostess at the tent. So I go back over the tent wait a couple minutes and then finally one of the waiters asked me if I'm being helped. I tell him that I have reservations at 7:30 and he tells me that I need to see the hostess. I said who's that? So finally I figure out that the hostess is this little old lady that has been cleaning these chairs and tables the whole time. So I wait for her to get done. The waiter that talked to me before goes talks to her and points over at me. She gets done and goes to the other side if the tent and takes two guests to seats. Now I'm like what the heck. So I go to the other side of the tent cause clearly I'm on the wrong side. Then she ignores me on that side! So after about 15 minutes, she comes over and she's very pleasant and sees that I have my reservation and takes me to my table. I'm really not sure what the issue was. It was pretty strange. All the service after that was perfectly normal. And like I said, even after she finally was taking me to my table she was super nice and got me a glass of water. So I got a Maine root beer because it's Maine. I got clam chowder because it's Maine. The clam chowder was excellent. Then I got the haddock sandwich, which was so good. The breading was so light that the fish just fell apart when you bit into the sandwich. Just really well cooked. I used to love when things were heavily breaded, but I think I've gone the total opposite nowadays. There was also live music tonight, which was really fun. The outside seating is just so enjoyable on a nice upper 60s night with a little breeze.

Amazing cocktails, easily the best we had in Ogunquit. The Fancy Bear was bright but balanced and…read morethe No Friends at Dusk is like an elevated painkiller. My partner tried a beet juice based mocktail and it was quite good - sweet in the right way, not too earthy. I wish we'd had dinner there too because the Smashburger looked damn good. Service was excellent. There was a live band playing in the theatre and you could sit on a couch or at a table. We opted to sit at the bar, which is a separate room that is completely its own vibe with touches of art nouveau and art deco. We'll definitely return, it was one of our favorite places we visited during our trip!

We stopped in on a whim for a drink and were lucky enough to grab one of the small tables for two…read more The bar itself is cozy, but the ambiance is what really stood out. The theater has such a cool atmosphere, and walking in with the smell of fresh popcorn from the lobby made it even better. We only had one drink each, but mine, made with Earl Grey tea and lemon, was honestly one of the best cocktails I had in Ogunquit that night. They also had a small food menu with some great sounding options. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

We've been twice and had excellent meals both times. The duck breast came with a delicious sauce…read more The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Only complaint was the music which would have been very nice except for the scratchy speakers.

This used to be my go to spot for our anniversary, sadly I think this is our last time. The service…read morewasn't great, they no longer offer the duck leg, the salads have changed and the cheesecake they rave about was not very good at all. The prime rib was very good and cooked the way I wanted, the lobster was a bit over cooked.

This was my 4th time here this season so I guess you can say that we really enjoy it…read more As always the food and service were fantastic. We had a variety of appetizers, salads and entrees and all were delicious. Our server Charmaine could not have been better. She was so pleasant, patient and efficient with our group. The only complaint was there appeared to be no air conditioning in the restaurant. It was an extremely hot day and possibly it couldn't keep up with the heat but it was very uncomfortable. I cannot even imagine working there especially in the kitchen in those conditions. A very good value for the money. Highly recommend.

This place has it all. The food is excellent. Service is lovely. The building and grounds are…read morebeautiful.

My family loves River Lily Farm. We have been coming here for years with our children. This is a…read moregreat place to learn about farming or you just have questions about your own gardening. The freshest fruit and vegetables.

Great corn, cukes, other produce and cut flowers from this family farm! Good info on veggie growing…read moreand great conversation! Check it out on your way to avoid the Rt. 1 traffic!

We had our wedding at the end of August 2014 on a beautiful, warm and sunny Sunday at the Meeting…read moreHouse in York, Maine. Darlene took care of us from the first day we met in December of 2013, right through the very end of our amazing wedding day. She was extremely helpful with suggestions, recommendations and small pointers that really showed her experience in coordinating not only the reception, but also the ceremony. She made our wedding day so seamless, we cannot say enough about how helpful she really was. The venue is classic, yet modern, and so much fun. Our ceremony was on the lawn next to the Union Bluff restaurant and hotel, which overlooks a bustling beach and a light ocean breeze. After the ceremony, our photographer took us across the street to take pictures on the benches, sidewalks, in the arcade, and bowling alley, which was really fun and the pictures came out really nice. The reception afterwards and dinner went perfect! Darlene's staff was polite, funny, fast, and did a great job, even with special requests from our guests. With the great weather we had, the doors to the outside stone patio were opened and the outdoor bar service was available for the guests. The whole wedding went so well and was so much fun, it of course went by too fast. If you're considering having your wedding here, take our word for it - Darlene and the Meeting House staff will make your day easy and will take care of everything for you, allowing you to enjoy your spouse, family, friends, and best of all - your wedding day! People are still talking about how beautiful and fun our wedding was. We are so excited to return to the Union Bluff to see Darlene.

For WEDDING VENUE: When my now husband and I booked this…read morevenue for our 2020 Wedding back in January of 2019, similarly to the rest of the world, we never could have guessed that COVID-19 would hit in 2020 and devastate not only our nation but the whole world! When we met Darlene, the Union Bluff (UB) event Coordinator in 2019, she was wonderful and so was the venue and her suggestions for nearby vendors...however, when COVID struck our dealings with Darlene and the UB quickly became nothing but stressful! We had put down over $5,000 worth of deposits towards our wedding and reception with the UB at this point and our potential guest count limit of 200 was being cut to 50 guests due to COVID Precautions by the State of Maine. We understood these precautions of course, however, what we did not feel was reasonable was that the UB refused to refund any portion of our deposit given the extreme circumstances which were COVID despite the fact that every other couple we spoke with getting married at other venues were able to get their deposit back even though other venues "contracts" say "non-refundable" also...Other venues were being understanding that COVID was not just any typical reason a wedding could have been canceled or changed and for that matter the UB's "contract" says we were allowed to invite 200 guests and now they could not uphold their end of the "contract" either... As 2020 couples we were given 3 options: 1) move your whole wedding to 2021 but also pay 2021 prices, 2) keep your date with COVID restrictions and reduce your price only to the food/beverage minimum per the original contract 3) "keep and move" option keep your current date and if COVID improves have your wedding as planned but book another date later in 2020 or in 2021 (paying 2021 prices) ...all of which offered NO money returned at all that was previously deposited. These were the options no matter how close you were to your wedding date also when the State regulations for COVID were changing almost weekly when COVID was at its worst in April/ May of 2020. My husband and I opted to have our ceremony at the UB since that was our dream and we could not get our money back and have many elderly family members that may not make it to see us get married in 2021 and move our reception to a New Hampshire Venue with more flexibility. All of our interactions with the UB and Darlene after COVID began were stressful and frankly, difficult because they were unreasonable about using money we already paid them towards our wedding, towards our Lawn ceremony needs. I wouldn't wish this on anyone! If you get married here ask them to CHANGE THE CONTRACT! Don't sign for a non-refundable deposit! Good luck!

Where to begin, The View is Amazing! Our wedding was on May 1st 2021 and was truly a magical day. I…read moreplanned our wedding from across the country during the pandemic and couldn't have done it without Donna's help, she really does make you feel like family & wants the best for your special day. Being a NH local, as soon as we toured The View we knew it was the venue for us. Donna & team made every step of the process exceed expectations - from our tasting to the wedding day it was everything we could have hoped for and more. The food was incredible, thank you Chef Eides! We had people complementing it for weeks after the wedding (the house made lemon cheesecake, wow). We wish we could go back and re-live our day over and over again because it was that good. The service and execution that Donna, Eides, and the entire Pepperrell Cove staff offer is next level. We can't recommend this venue enough. Thank you SO MUCH for making it the best day of our lives. Taylor & Justin Jones

I had my wedding reception at The View in September and it was absolutely perfect! I planned the…read moreevent on a short timeline and Donna was great to work with throughout the process - very responsive and accommodating. Of course the view of Pepperrell Cove is breathtaking, but the real star of the show here is the food. We were able to custom tailor the menu to be exactly what we wanted to serve, and it was all made on-site from fresh ingredients - something that is not easy to find at event venues. My family is Italian, from New York and hard to please when it comes to food, and they were all raving about every single dish that was served. Donna's assistance leading up to the event in coordinating with vendors and her hands-on presence during event night made the process seamless. I didn't have a wedding planner / day-of coordinator, and ended up not needing one - she made everything happen perfectly, even making sure our elderly guests had easy access to their seats. I couldn't recommend The View more for a wedding!

The food was great, but the service was excellent! Edith had a bright, welcoming smile every time…read moreshe visited our table - not too much, and not too little. She anticipated our needs, and was just downright friendly. I will ask for her again the next time I go.

Always have been curious about this spot and glad we finally tried it. We usually eat in town or…read moreback in Portsmouth when seeing a show at the Playhouse, but this time we gave Johnathons a go. First, this is a big restaurant, busy with several large rooms. They handle large crowds as we even saw buses in the parking lot. The host was gracious, we were quickly seated at a nice window table and had a pleasant waiter. Entrees are on the pricier side, but comparable to other spots in town. Everybody enjoyed their food. I particularly liked the very crispy fried calamari appetizer and the short ribs were tender and delicious and a very generous portion. The scallop appetizer was also very good, as was the pork chop entree. We told our waiter we were seeing a show and he kept things moving along for us. We were not rushed, but did not need to worry about not having enough time. The only disappointment, and we realized after we left, was that the 10% discount for dinner, advertised on our ticket was not applied. I know our waiter knew as he told us to enjoy the show as we were leaving. As sponsors of the theater, it seems wrong that you have to remember to show your ticket to receive the discount, especially when our waiter knew. Other than that, I would recommend the restaurant