I wandered into this beautiful restaurant on a drizzly grey afternoon and sat at the bar. I ordered a cocktail and a burger. It was one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. Even the fries were delicious. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy this day, and even though I was sitting at the bar, I was still able to view the ocean thru the large window across the room. I came back the next day and had their homemade tomato soup & grilled cheese and thoroughly enjoyed them both. If I didn't live in California I would frequent this place more often! read more

We made reservations for 12:45 PM today. it took us 25 minutes to drive 4 miles. When we got to restaurant on time, there was no parking. 4 blocks away was a $30.00 parking lot. It would have been nice if they provide parking or on their website it said no parking. We did not eat at this restaurant and went to another restaurant. read more

I can see the low rating here on Yelp but my experience at this restaurant was so deeply satisfying that I need to give it no less than 5 stars. I had the Maine chowder as an appetizer, followed by a steamed lobster and the mashed potatoes. The local lobster was excellent and it also had a wonderful aromatic tomalley, which can vary by region. And the mashed potatoes actually tasted like potatoes, which cannot be said about nine times out of ten for this kind of dish. The dessert was the blueberry tart a la mode and that totally hit the spot. They have a bar and Martini and beer on tap were excellent. So was the outstanding panoramic beach view from the dining room, which has souround windows. Even at night I could still see the waves rolling in and even observed a shooting star going into the ocean. read more

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The food and drinks were amazing! Service was very quick, friendly, accommodating. We were seated upstairs right by the ocean on the deck. The view was breathtaking a breath of fresh air! read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - Roasted Turkey - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Delicious food and great service! Lots to choose from on the menu. The view from the deck is lovely. read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - Duck confit and salmon - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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I can't for the life of me understand why this place has the amount of stars it does. This restaurant deserves 5. I ordered the Lobster (classic.) best lobster I have had so far on my Maine trip. The waitress made frequent trips to our table refilling our water and asking how our food is. The cloth under our table made for a quiet environment. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I am 8 months pregnant and planned to go to this restaurant for a special night to celebrate my bday. I ordered the salmon medium which was raw. It looked like sushi grade salmon. The waiter was nice but unfortunately the manager was not. I could not believe how rude she was to me. I asked since it was completely undercooked and bland and fishy if I could get the chicken instead. She picked apart the salmon and decided it was fine to her standards. It was inedible to me. I was pregnant and didn't want to get sick from eating raw salmon. She refused to take it off the check and bring me the chicken dish instead. I was in tears. She then stated she would be back to let me know after she speaks with Javier the owner, however she never came back. 30 min later still waiting for her to come back with either the salmon dish or another dish. I was sitting there with nothing but then forced to still pay for the salmon when I couldn't even eat it if I wanted too. I have never been to an establishment with such rude service in my life. This was supposed to be a special night out with my husband but was ruined by the attitude of the manager. Luckily we went next store so I could eat something and they couldn't be nicer! Read reviews before going here..it is a pattern, many horrible reviews regarding management and customer service read more

Stopped by on New Years, after taking a walk around the cove. They were open, but closing for a break afterwards, so they were light on a few items. But not on fun. The bartender was awesome and we enjoyed watching him navigate the end of season inventory while trying to explain it to the staff. The drinks were awesome and the tvs give you something to do. The view is incredible and worth an evening dinner sometime. The space is great for an intimate evening or for a small group. The upstairs space is pretty awesome and on a warm day, you can sit on the balcony. Yeah and need to see in person this summer. Thanks for a fun day. read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Go for the view , stay for the bluefin tuna entree! We have dined here several times over the last 10 years and the delish daily specials keep us coming back for more- the bluefin tuna is a must have when on the menu - no matter the preparation (the team is always tinkering with the dish accompaniments) you will not leave disappointed. Good cocktails Javier and team will take great care of you ! read more

SCROLL TO SEE RUDE RESPONSE FROM MANAGEMENT I can't even begin to describe how disappointed I am with my experience at MC Perkins. My family and I have been going to this restaurant since its opening years ago (and it's predecessor at the same location for years before that). We had a reservation for a family member's birthday booked months in advance. When calling to change the reservation because one person in our party tested positive with COVID and another was exposed, the manager absolutely TORE INTO us, threatening to hit us with a hefty charge, name-calling, and eventually slamming the phone on us (not once, but twice!). We finally got in touch with the "lovely" owner, who was just as obnoxious and offensive, if not more so. Let it be known: MC Perkins and their management/ owner DOES NOT respect COVID protocols and therefore DOES NOT care about their customers' well-being. We've traveled to Ogunquit/ Perkins Cove for over 25 years -- Please spend your time going to one of the actually pleasant restaurants nearby, i.e. Barnacle Billy's, Cafe Prego, Jackie's Too, etc. The food is better and more reasonably priced -- and the staff will actually treat you like a human being. A shocking concept, apparently! ***EDIT: Javier replied to my original review and called me a liar, saying I'd never been to the restaurant before. I thought I would add just a few pictures of my family and me dining here over the years (with dates included). Is this how you treat your (formerly) loyal patrons, Javier? I'd recommend updating that system. Let's tell the truth here, Javier. We made a reservation for 6 and increased it to 9 incrementally WEEKS before. We didn't think that would be too challenging for you to handle, Javier. We inquired (not demanded) about the private room. When told it was unavailable we said no worries. By the way, the only reason we asked for the private room is because we had a relative with a disability joining us. We then asked if it would be possible to dine on the first floor (for obvious reasons) and you gave us a hard time about that. Asking for an accommodation for a disabled patron is considered "hastling"? I think it's REALLY important for people to know that you don't accommodate people with disabilities at your restaurant. We said MANY times that we would come in ANY time that day -- whatever worked best for the restaurant's schedule (understanding this is a busy weekend). We were then called "difficult" and "annoying." I didn't realize receiving requests in the customer service industry was considered "harrassment", Javier! And PLEASE I BEG you to respond to me again -- and show everyone considering dining at this restaurant how nasty, disrespectful, and unprofessional you and your management are. Seems like a pattern based on the other reviews. You should really work on that, Javier! read more

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First of all, the management has taken great measures to deal with COVID, hanging up plastic separations in between each table to make families feel comfortable and sort of like they are in their own little "cove" to enjoy dinner indoors. The waiters here are extremely attentive, it seems, at times, even more than one bus boy is assigned to your table. We were delighted by the mix of contemporary American food options for apps, starting with the fried artichoke, spring rolls, and prosciutto dish. Fried artichoke was hands down amazing with no complaints, but I definitely thought the spring rolls were pretty average. The prosciutto was interesting because it came with cherries and toasted bread with what we thought would be ricotta on top, but it was more like whipped butter. So anyway, we enjoyed the apps - and the butter which came with thick pads of unsalted - yum. But then came dinner. The swordfish = dry. My jasmine rice = cooked, but Nick's jasmine rice = overcooked to the point where he refers to it the morning after as "goop." Also, Joey's fried trout was good but the sides were questionable - golden raisins, crushed peanuts, coleslaw, and a little scallion pancake. I mean, what kind of meal is that? Gordon Ramsay would be appalled. Also, Sash complained that she was bloated this morning so there must have been too much salt In the braised brisket - which was weirdly dressed up as a greek dish. Anyway, I'd skip this if you're in the area. It's not a must go. read more

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M.C. Perkins Cove is a great suprise and wonderful experience for anyone vacationing, living or passing thru Ogunquit Maine. It was a cornerstone for years with its past owners who were great chef's. But now M.C. Perkins Cove has gone a cut above. Its staff, food and ambiance are unparalleled. We had dinner and our expectations were just blown away. We were greeted wonderfully. Our server couldn't have been nicer and the "CHEF" extraordinary. The food was just superb and the cocktails exactly what you would expect. Crisp, excellent and cause for a few more. I rate this restaurant a five star and i promise you will not be disappointed. Enjoy................. read more

Reservations made for this evening. Took several minutes to be seated and our party felt we were an inconvenience to the staff. Food was less than expected and certainly not prepared as requested. When brought to the attention of the waiter, his comment was "it looks well done to me".. The burgers were still bleeding! Roll was stale..pickle spears were thin as a toothpick. Only redeeming part were the truffle fries. ATTITUDE from Dana, the manager at what!! The food was NOT prepared as requested. Later came to inquire if "everything fine ladies?".. All were too irritated and disappointed to tell her the truth and ask her why the attitude! Never will dine there again nor will it be recommended. Very, very disappointed and not worth the price. Truly, Dana..a bit less attitude would have helped with this comment. ​​​​ read more

as others have noted, the view can be amazing. Unfortunately, for us, our view was not the ocean, but overlooked the nearby shops. This was kind of an issue because this restaurant is about the view, not the food or service. The prices were quite high: $150 for two, which included one glass of wine and one soft drink. For these prices, you would expect excellent food or service, or maybe both. Unfortunately, we had neither. To start with service, our waiter was pleasant enough, but it was a little hard to get things such as refills for water, we weren't asked about her food, nor were we offered menus for dessert at the end of the meal. Our lobsters were fine. A bit over cooked. More than a little chewy. But the sides... The johnnycakes started out greasy and ended up wet from the excess water from the lobster. This was OK, because after one bite, I really didn't need to eat more. We had a few tiny spears of asparagus, which had nice flavor. Those might've been the highlight, because the additional side, mashed potatoes, were both cold and unseasoned. Eating them felt a bit like a punishment. Do yourself a favor. Be sure your visit to Perkins Cove coincides with the open hours of the Lobster Shack next-door. You'll pay less than half for better service and better food. read more

They're open in the off-season so they can really overcharge for lobster. The main draw is the view but other than that it was just okay. One of the older hostesses was a bit rude to us as soon as we entered, and before we had even said anything. read more

I can without hesitation recommend them. On our recent jaunt to M. C. Perkins we were greeted with enthusiasm and a warm welcome. The staff were all attentive and gracious, with that little extra attention to detail. Our meals were both excellent and on par with our high expectations. We were lucky to get a great table facing the water and enjoyed watching the tide come in as the sunset. Two thumbs up read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - Good wine selections to match the view - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Fabulous dining experience. I have been here several times. That last time we celebrated my daughter's birthday. Tonight we came in a party of six to enjoy an upscale dinner at Perkins Cove we had made reservations and it was a great beautiful full moon night we got a table by the window and marveled at the beauty of the moon meanwhile inside we ordered spectacular food we ordered duck dessert and Sambuca around the table we ordered many dishes which left our pallets very happy this is Michelin rated restaurant a great chef he came out to to join us and as we celebrated him This restaurant never fails to indulges in SPAtacular Food! read more

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Beautiful location...excellent food...tremendous staff & management. Not to be missed while visiting OGT! read more

Had dinner here last night. From start to finish it was an outstanding experience. The hostess greated us with a wish of Happy Anniversary. The bartender fixed us perfect martini's. Our server, Kiana, was amazing! She recommended fantastic foods (best oysters ever, swordfish and duck confit) and took excellent care of us. Our neighboring diners were fun and offered to take pictures for us! Only regret is we're not in town another night to go back!! read more

I had heard really good things about MC Perkins Cove, so was excited to try it. It was... fine? Decent? Nothing to write home about. The night started off rough- we had made a reservation for a birthday well in advance and requested a seat by the window. At first we were offered a table upstairs by a window that looked directly upon another group eating on the other side. If you want a casual experience, dine upstairs; for a nicer/more formal experience, downstairs. We offered to wait for a window seat downstairs and the hostess, who already was annoyed and dismissive that we did not want to sit at what we thought was the worst table in the restaurant said no and basically said we could sit now or leave. The waiter was very nice, though it took a while for him to take our food order after we put in our drinks (we were not permitted to put in apps without entrees, so he had to come back). The crab fritters were ok, the brussel sprouts were good. We had the lobster Mac and cheese-- the lobster was super salty and disappointing given the location-- and the shrimp risotto which was very good. We passed on their uninspired dessert menu. read more

Very disappointing for a well anticipated night out. First come first serve policy offers no value when looking for prime seating with a reservation! Hamburger being the best on menu not what this caliber restaurant should be known for. Wait staff cold and did not divert from "pre-scripted responses. Paying for additional bread??? Bread offered no value for price No butter/no oil etc.. Rushed service We were forced to order appetizers and main course all at once which wasn't at all what we were ready to do. Rethinking recommending to others read more

M. C. Perkins did NOT disappoint my family and I. From the delicious drinks, to the exceptional staff, and the amazing food, I could rate this restaurant no less than 5 stars. The cozy atmosphere paired with the delicious food solidified my return to this place. We all ordered martinis to start with oysters. Both the drinks and oysters were smooth. I had the halibut special which had a chorizo stew and I practically licked the plate clean. My family had the duck confit and the lobster mac n cheese. Absolutely mouthwatering. We enjoyed our dinners so much, we left no room for dessert. Again, highly recommend. This restaurant deserves far better reviews than there are on here. read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Always an amazing time. The food is phenomenal and the service is perfect. The view of the ocean and the cove is spectacular. I always try to bring friends and family while visiting Ogunquit. The summer is the best out on the porch but there is no bad seat. Love this hidden gem. read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - Mussels - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Great view, food was solid, service was too, thanks to the upstairs bartender who made sure we were looked after at our two top. The staff was running almost constantly. There was a family table of eight with 4 little kids making a total racket, and we have kids- but we never let them do whatever they wanted to in a nice restaurant. Generally, we experienced some of what runs through many reviews. It was our anniversary, a big one, but we did not tell the restaurant. When we arrived, my wife innocently asked if a table outside might be possible. Some tool of a host in skinny jeans and glasses was fairly rude in his answer, and then dropped the comment that we were "already 8 minutes into our reservation". This set the tone. And, we had to park about 10 minutes away, because they don't tell you anywhere that there is way too little parking, and its in a very chaotic place with multiple restaurants and fishing charters all competing for the paid parking spaces. We paid $15 for parking. There are many other wonderful choices nearby and you can walk over for the view anytime. One and done. read more

Visited on the 14th of July. Had a wonderful experience. Seated on the outdoor deck, fantastic food (salmon was expertly prepared), staff was kind and attentive... it was the perfect evening! read more

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This is a fantastic place, the views are incredible and the service was the best. The food was delicious. I can't wait to go back read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - The watermelon cantaloupe salad - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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There are not enough words to express how incredible the experience was. Our waiter was insanely knowledgeable about the food, flavor profiles, wine pairings, and over service that provided the best experience. He MADE a large portion of the evening! The wine was ON POINT. You could not ask for better food or presentation. Absolutely worth it. The end of the evening found us enjoying the Russian 12 layer cake!! It was a YES PLEASE AND THANK YOU!! Hope you enjoy as much as we did. read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - The view from the picture window. My glass was neither full or empty; this was a moment of contemplation between white or red!! - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

My birthday dinner on the roof deck was outstanding! We've been visiting MCs for many years and it keeps getting better. The view is wonderful no matter what the weather is like. The service is pleasant and well paced. Most importantly the food is always creative and delicious. I'm already looking forward to our visit next year. read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - Blueberry cured salmon - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Worst food. Beef tenderloin over salted and over cooked. Ordered medium and got well done. Order Asado and received 2 inedible pieces of just fat. Horrible and over salted. Avoid the chowder. No flavor whatsoever. Over priced and horrible food. Avoid this place. Go to a lobster shack and get take out and sit by the ocean. Better food. Same view. read more

Excellent food very good atmosphere and great view I had the duck confit it was ridiculously good. If you're looking for cheap this is not the spot. But for fine dining in Ogunquit ME it's not overpriced I will definitely be back. read more

This review could have been so positive if the female owner/ manager handled herself differently. We did not like one of our dishes and rather than remove it from our bill, she proceeded to argue with me. I was then handed the bill, which they graciously included their own gratuity (sarcasm!) My bill was over a $600, so it wasn't like we didn't order many items from the menu along with wine/ beverages. It was terrible customer service from the management. read more

Absolutely horrible experience. Beautiful views. Horrible management. Fishy, Undercooked salmon served to a pregnant woman and refused to exchange. read more

We dined here on 6/18/23, Father's Day. This may be THE BEST restaurant we have ever eaten at! The atmosphere, service and food are all impeccable. We were so pleased with everything. We had the crab croquettes and oysters for appetizers. Then for main entrees we had the duck, salmon and wagyu. And for dessert, the three of us split the bread pudding. It was all phenomenal! We definitely want to come back soon! Many thanks to the chefs and all the staff! read more

Unfriendly, difficult and unprofessional. Good food, but bad karma. Recent experience with new ownership will prevent us from visiting again. read more

We visited this restaurant last July. This is a really lovely restaurant with wonderful views. Make a reservation of course, as many restaurants downtown get super crowded during the summer. My family and I sat upstairs at a table with the windows facing the water. The restaurant is modern, cozy, romantic, inviting. The table setting was beautiful. We began our meal with bread and butter, delish, especially since we were starving. Not too many vegetarian options, but I suppose you could ask them to leave out the flesh. Food was beautifully presented on white plates. I enjoyed my avocado and romaine salad and tomato soup with croutons. It was comforting and soothing even during the hot summer. Service was great and welcoming. The A/C was cranked up too high, freezing us. Bring a jacket or sweater! Overall, a fancy, modern restaurant that isn't pretentious and serves good food. read more

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I had the braised beef which was tender and flavorful. My partner got the lobster mac and found the lobster to be plentiful. It was a bit on the small size upon viewing, but left her full and satisfied. Admittedly, we are not ones for swanky expensive restaurants but we figured we'd bite the bullet and spend the money at roughly $38 a dish. The servers were great. Very attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Additionally, the view was worth the experience, despite the foggy Maine weather. - M&P read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - Braised beeeef- M&P - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Terrific views and service. Food could have been better. I order lobster "shelled" and there was very little lobster meat. What happened to all of the meet? I wasn't born yesterday, Very expensive. read more

OThe view takes this place to 3 stars. Honestly, I've had better food in airport restaurants. I will agree with the rest of low star reviewers that the staff here is pretty pretentious. Simple customer service standards are completely ignored here ... you are treated as though you are a nuisance by front line folks (greeters/etc.) and you are rushed through your meal even during non-busy times. As you walk through the restaurant, there are James Beard metals everywhere as well as clippings from Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines ... One would assume that they were for MC Perkins Cove but if you read them, they are actually from another restaurant which is owned by the same folks. This was a bit weird as we didn't see a single accolade or framed photo from THIS actual restaurant ... only the other one was named. The food here was pretty mediocre. Everything on the menu looks like it's straight off the show Chopped based on the descriptions but what actually comes out is very different than the expectation. The grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup tasted great but at $16 (ish) it ended up being just a simple grilled cheese, no more, no less. (There's a $18 ham and cheese sandwich on the menu as well.) The lobster roll was $28 and there was a parenthesis next to it explaining the cost to be unseasonably high. When the roll came, it looked very full but I wasn't able to find a single piece of tail meat. It seemed to be entirely made of lobster claws. It was barely dressed with mayo or butter and instead had herbs and spices sprinkled over it, which overwhelmed the lobster and sort of took away from the taste. The best part of the roll were the french fries it came with, which were hand cut and fried. Some were a bit soggy but overall they were the best part of the meal. The fish tacos were horrible. They were made with what seemed like Ortega white flour tortillas, the kind you get at the grocery store for $1.50 per package. Seriously, they did not even pop the tortilla on the grill for a few seconds. It was straight from the package. The fish was cut into strips and fried with cornmeal making it a bit bland tasting and gritty. The colorful purple cabbage strips were more of an Instagramable ingredient than a tasty one. It came with 3 sauces, none of which blew us away. Overall, this was a bland, mall food court worthy taco. Other tables were saying the same. The drink menu is good, although without prices, which is a scary thing at a place which charges $18 for a ham sandwich. Obviously, the best part of the meal is the view from the deck. They list it on the menu card as being named 'One of The Wall Street Journal's Top 10 Restaurant Views in the WORLD' which is QUITE an overstatement. It's a beautiful Maine view of the Rocky coastline ... but Jackie's Too next door has a fairly comparable view as does the roof deck restaurant at The Anchorage by the Sea resort further down the Marginot Way. I would agree that if you get a seat next to the railing, MC has the best view in Ogunquit. The world itself might have 10 better restuarant views out there. You won't have a bad experience here if you sit on the roof deck. Just know you will be condescended a bit by the staff, rushed through lunch and be very underwhelmed by the pricey food. Someplace I'd take guests for the views if in Ogunquit ... But everything else is just sort of mediocre and overpriced. read more

Delicious thanksgiving speciality menu and beautiful view. My husband and I went here on our mini moon and had an amazing dinner with excellent service. Will definitely be back! read more

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We had a lovely dinner (again) at MC Perkins Cove this weekend. The view is always beautiful at sunset, and food and service fabulous. The staff really know the menu and are very attentive, and Javier and Dana are very present to make sure everything is perfect. Our meals were delicious, with perfectly done fish and seafood, and the vibrant sauces that really made it all sparkle. Our only regret -- we forgot to leave room for dessert! (portions are quite generous)We so enjoyed the entire evening, and will be back whenever we are in town! read more