We last dined at Magnus on the Water in Biddeford in 2024 and left saying we would be back…read more Tonight, we made good on that promise, and the experience was every bit as good as we remembered. My wife enjoyed a Phony Negroni mocktail, while I opted for a "Shoot the Messenger"--a shot of rye whiskey paired with a Narragansett beer. We shared yucca fries, a fall green salad, bluefin ceviche, and pepper-braised short ribs, all of which made for a delicious meal. We finished with a wonderful arroz con leche, the perfect ending to the evening. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and professional, and the overall experience was a delight. Magnus has clearly earned its place on our list of restaurants worth returning to, and we're already looking forward to our next visit. A couple of practical tips: reservations are a must, and finding on-street parking can be challenging. Both are well worth navigating for a meal like this!

My wife and I started going to Magnus during lockdown, right after we'd met. It was outdoor…read moreseating, you scanned your order via an app, and they'd bring your food out to a little table. And that more or less started a tradition with my wife and I of going in on birthdays and sometimes anniversaries. Sometimes, particularly in the dead of winter when all the tourists have gone from Maine, we go in just cuz. First of all, the menu and the cocktails. Just. F'ing. YUM. I'm a huge fan of the yuca fries which are crispy on the outside, perfectly soft inside, just the right amount of salt. The "Fall Green Salad" on the menu currently is just... It's a death wish meal. Like, if I'm ever on death row, and they're like "OK, buddy, what's the last meal you want?" It's going to be that salad. Well, maybe that and some lobster. ANYway the menu is generally small, which some people seem to take issue with, but changes regularly with seasonal foods, and all but the most picky of "Applebee's" fans will find something to enjoy. In other words, if you're expecting an eight page menu with low quality, bland food, this may not be the place for you. The presentation is always spot on, but the flavors? My god, I am just gushed over a salad? Yes. Yes I did. The sweetness with a nice bit of tart from the grapefruit, the slight bitterness of the radicchio, and then the curried pecans. This fantastic little crunch with the curry flavor and heat? Seriously. So freakin' good. The bartenders are wonderful and really know their stuff. Last night I saw a bottle I didn't recognize, which turned out to be creme de cocao. I've had DeKuyper and others, but this was so much better. I asked the bartender for a cocktail made from it and what she made.... *chef's kiss*. A tiny bit of coffee, some flavor from akvavit, some whiskey. It was so subtle, so delicious, and exactly my flavor pallet (I tend to be somewhat alcohol forward in my drink preferences). Whenever I'm in, I also order a "Last Word" since they always, always make them perfectly and it's difficult these days to find green chartreuse. The bartender very kindly explained to me what why his were generally better than what I made at home. And of course, the staff in general. We LOVE THEM. ALL of them. Magnus has a vibe, if you're a local in particular, similar to a neighborhood pub. The people get to know your face, they greet you warmly, they chat not just with you but with one another. It's clear, abundantly clear, that they like where they are. Parking is where you can find it on street in the area. We've never had any issues finding something within easy walking distance. The price, well lets face it, even going to eat at a local Irish bar these days is going to set you back, but for the current market I'd say it's average. We had three cocktails each, three appetizers, and one main dish for about $150, AND we had leftovers. BTW, refried yuca fries with over easy eggs? Perfect hangover food.

Amazing nostalgic bar! Very comfortable and casual atmosphere. They have a variety of video games…read moreto play while you're enjoying wine, cocktails or beer at their booths. The staff is incredibly inviting and friendly, making casual conversation easy. The beverages are affordably priced, well poured, and delicious. They even offer free popcorn, chips & and pizza slices!!! The only set back would be that they only accept cash, but that's easy enough to plan ahead for, or you can use the ATM directly within their establishment. Highly recommend. I for one know that I'll regularly be back.

The drinks are appropriately priced and so delicious!!! I got a blueberry mule and it was…read moreincredible. The vibes are immaculate too, the lighting is so nice and the deck is amazing too to get some fresh air. The bartender Jacob is so welcoming and friendly, really elevates the experience :)

Wow, that was just perfect! Enjoyed cocktails and a cheeseboard for dinner, a fine eclectic play…read morelist, smiling owners/servers, and comfortable cushioned window seating watching the dog walkers on Main St. as the sun lowers on a lovely early summer evening. Plenty of parking out back if parallel parking is your fear.

I wish I could give this more than 5 stars. Sonny and Kim really took care of us! The French 75…read morethat Sonny made me was probably one of the best I ever had. The happy hour specials were great and ultimately, we ate the rest of the oysters they had for the day. This is a great spot to sit at the bar and enjoy a drink or to meet up with friends. I was just in town visiting, but I will definitely be back (and if I lived in Saco I would be a regular).

Great experience! Awesome Sunday Brunch!!…read moreCannot wait to come back! Bangers and Smash to die for!

Service was super slow. We were the only ones in the restaurant at lunchtime and we almost walked…read moreout because we waited so long. The burgers were good, but the haddock bites were not good. It's a bit of a dive bar. It was nice they had games to play while you waited a long time. There are better options in the area.

Beautiful rooftop view and delightful for enjoying the afternoon sun…read more Service was wonderful and had great suggestions. Food menu is on the smaller side for lunch I guess but the fries were outstanding and the burrata was very good as well. We just needed a light bite to tide us over for dinner. Piña colada was delightful and perfect for warm weather. We both agreed we would want to try literally every drink on the menu because they all sounded so good.

The view is really awesome and very unique for ogunquit…read more Truthfully everything else is okay. Got a spicy margarita that truthfully was pretty watered down, not very spicy, and not very much of anything at all. The view is great but there's only 4 tables outside that get it so if you're not one of those 4 then you're basically sitting at a normal cocktail bar with okay drinks. Overall it's unique and different of ogunquit but I do think for a cocktail bar the drinks need to pack more of a punch (and who knows- maybe it was just a bad night).

Super cute little spot to enjoy some drinks and hang out after a long day walking around. We only…read morestopped in for a drink before leaving I had a Corona and a couple of friends had the banana mudslide and enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend.

Great location on Old Orchard Beach. Prices are a bit high but what can you do! Staff was…read moreattentive and friendly. We shared a smash burger and it was delicious! I had a mango margarita (bartender made it - NOT a mix) and it was good... just very expensive ($13 I think). Good place to sit and relax.

I love a good speakeasy and this was definitely one. There was no sign outside, so you just have to…read moretrust you're going to the right spot. There was a bouncer outside, with a scanner for your ID, but the vibes were great. Everything is cash only and all drinks are $5. It's definitely worth going and enjoying the vibes. The drinks are as you'd expect but I really liked the atmosphere and being a hidden gem.

We LOVE Lincolns have come back multiple times and the fact everything is $5 is amazing. Easy to…read morecash out and that being said it is just CASH ONLY but totally worth it! If you can find the spot it's worth it

This was the most awesome experience…read more First driving off the beaten path through the wilderness, feels like you're going to a special quiet place amongst the trees. Once you walk in and see the beautiful interior you really feel you're in a special place that not many people get to experience. We checked in 5 minutes before our reservation and our table was more quite ready so we found ourselves a couple seats at the bar. We did wait about 15/20 minutes for our table. Once we were seated, we were greeted with water and bread service. The homemade sourdough focaccia was incredible. I had to stop myself for reaching for piece number three. When looking at the menu, they have a couple different options. We loved the price is preset based upon your 3 or 4 courses. Doesn't matter what you choose on the menu, you just are charged or a 3 or 4 course option. Husband Course 1: TUNA SASHIMI Course 2: WOOD FIRED OCTOPUS Course 3: SWORDFISH Course 4: (dessert) HAZELNUT TIRAMISU The tuna was fresh, sliced thicker lots of flavor and delicious. Octopus was tender-had a perfectly light smoky flavor. Swordfish Nice cut of fish. Good flavor. Unfortunately this was a little over cooked. Didn't have a bouncy texture and a bit dry. Tiramisu had a lovely thick hazelnut flavor. Good texture. Myself: Course 1: BARLEY RISOTTO Course 2: LOBSTER FETTUCCINE Course 3: HALIBUT Course 4 (dessert) donuts Additions-- carrots Risotto was outstanding. This flavor combination was outstanding. I was dancing in my chair like a little girl. Fettuccine, everything is better with lobster. Perfectly handmade noodles. Delicate fresh lobster and light sauce. Halibut had a wonderful flavor. Nice piece of fish. But mine too was a little over cooked. All the vegetables were fresh and their flavor definitely showed that. The donuts were absolutely to die for. I am not a sweet person and they were moth watering. Overall this place is magical. I would eat here a million times over

On the final evening of a Maine vacation, we dined at Earth with friends…read more VIBE: Upon entering the dining room, I was struck by how dim and noisy it was. Not what I'd expect from a prix-fixe restaurant. As best I could tell, the decor was woodsy lodge. Fortunately, we had a light over our table that allowed us to appreciate the presentation of the dishes. SERVICE: The staff was welcoming, cordial, and mostly attentuve, though I couldn't understand much of what pur server said because of the din. It took a while for our order to be taken and the first course to arrive, but after that things moved along more smoothly. FOOD: Everyone enjoyed their dishes. My first course, tempura eggplant was novel, attractive. and tasty. My lobster fettucini second course was delicate and rich. The scallops in my main course were tender, tasty, and mostly grit-free. My dessert, tiramisu, was dryer and less voluptuous than I expected. The wines I tried from a decent compact list were appropriate and enjoyable. For the most part, the food was quite good - I'd rate it 4*. The dim, noisy ambiance was unpleasant, though; I would not return.

We just stopped for a cocktail before dinner Great service…read more Very unique cocktails Well worth the stop

UPDATE! Thank GOD they got over the weird, savory…read morecocktails. I went in recently and it was fantastic. Yeah yeah I more or less trashed the place before because I had a hair across my ass over the cocktail that tasted like Thai food and hot dogs. I got over it. And, apparently, so did the bar staff. It is often very busy in the summer when so many people From Away are in town, so be ready to wait. That said, in my not entirely humble opinion, it's a good place for a cocktail or five.

Good food *veggie quesadilla outstanding! Tasty, fresh and…read morefull of flavor *fish n chips was crispy and fries were hot *lobster club was excellent Good price *dinner for 2 with an appetizer for under $75 Good service by Gavin! Food: Solid A Service: A+ Ambience: B

We were swinging through and saw the sign for this and decided to stop in and grab a bite to eat in…read morethe outdoor seating area. First issue, parking. We had to park at the lot near the mill buildings and water and walk a pretty good distance to get to the restaurant but I guess I could use a few steps. Walked in it was very loud where they wanted to seat us under the canopy where there were some unruly bar patrons so they brought us to a quieter area. We sat for a long while before being greeted by our server. But we still wanted to give it a shot. We ordered poutine with portobello mushrooms and the three tables around us got their full meals before we got our appetizer. Then, she took our main course order and like the app, the food took forever and we are usually very patient. The server was super nice but just was very slow and the fries in the poutine were cold. The main course was a root salad that my wife thought was pretty good with turnips and vinaigrette. I had clam chowder and calamari/shrimp dish ... I paid almost 20 bucks for the calamari and got about 5 pieces and 4 small shrimp and the chowder had no flavor. We then asked for a box to put her salad in and the waitress forgot. Until she realized as she was dropping off the check. I don't think we will be back .. maybe just for the outdoor patio ambiance but, not the food.