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    Ocean Restaurant

    3.8 (67 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 week ago

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    OCEAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale

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    Asparagus and lobster
    Michael R.

    Ocean is a great destination for a celebratory dinner. The service is outstanding and depending on your table, you will have stunning views of the ocean. This is an expensive, fine dining treat with an emphasis on French style of cooking. The menu is offered as a 3 or 4 course prix fixe. We have been to Ocean twice before and the food was exceptional. On this visit the food was very good, but not to the caliber we recall, and several of the signature dishes are no longer offered. The menu options seemed limited as compared to prior visits as well. Several options had a considerable surcharge. Perhaps inflation, perhaps a different chef. The kitchen does not require all diners at the table to have the same number of dishes, wish is welcome flexibility. For our party, some had 3 and some chose 4, to best suit their appetite. Portions lean smaller, but the plates are beautifully presented and I doubt will leave hungry. For main entrees, we thought the Halibut and Branzino were excellent, but we miss what was a stunning lobster entree. Lobster does appear on the menu in one of the appetizers, a beautiful plate of asparagus with a poached lobster tail. While good, there was a very small portion of lobster on the plate. Ocean is worth a visit for a special meal, sit back, relax and enjoy the view along with some beautiful and tasty dishes.

    Jerusalem artichoke lasagna
    Denise A.

    Best culinary experience ever to ring in 2023. The only thing missing was getting to see the ocean whilst enjoying all the culinary masterpieces. We were so impressed by the creativity, originality, tastes, textures and delicious pairings we had not before tried for this 5 course meal. Vichyssoise with caviar was smooth as silk, burrata fantastic, Jerusalem artichoke dish was creamy and delicious and a definite surprise favorite along with the fois gras with lobster and hazelnut sauce. The Wagu beef was cooked to perfection. Both desserts were crowning finishes to an unbelievably spectacular meal which we thoroughly enjoyed. Service was most attentive and the timing of the dishes was amazing, allowing us to enjoy each morsel and digest without being rushed. Although quite pricey, it was so worth it. Such a great experience.

    Aubrey T.

    What an amazing dining experience! We arrived for our a reservation a couple of hours early to enjoy sitting on the veranda with some cocktails and snacks. The view was absolutely beautiful. Once it was time for dinner, we were sat at a lovely corner table next to some windows with another gorgeous view of the Atlantic. Dinner itself was delicious! We did the four course option and were also served a yummy amuse-bouche. The food was innovative, fresh, and full of flavor. Our waiter was also very helpful and checked on us frequently enough without being intrusive. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Kennebunkport!

    Bill G.

    Go to Ocean for the view. The service. The ambiance. The location. The plating of the food. The wine. However, the value on the taste just isn't there. To be clear, the quality of the food, the plating were all great, it was just the flavors and pairing of flavors was underwhelming. We spent $450 (including tip) and I left underwhelmed on the taste of the food. For that price, they should have it be exceptional. To be clear, the knock is on value. If we had spent $200, it gets a 4 star. But at the price paid, I've got to hold them to a higher standard. That is Earth Restaurant-level pricing without the same return on taste.

    Halibut with risotto
    Nick C.

    This restaurant serves up some amazing food. The presentation frames what is sure to be an excellent meal. The service is great. The restaurant is cozy with incredible views of the rocky Maine coastline.

    Kristi C.

    We stopped here for the view while in Kennybunkport today. Had a rose and some oysters and halibut fritters. Both were absolutely amazing!

    Delicious but skimpy !
    Ivan K.

    Sad to report on this our third visit to Ocean the chef has changed and there is no longer a desire to return. The chef change may have come with a mandate to lower food costs !! We'll there an old saying when you take the cheese off the pizza it's no longer pizza !! The micro starter includes 1 scallop sliced thinner than a human could possibly do ..lol and perhaps a 1/2 oz of thinly sliced lobster. The main Dover sole was ample in size but lacking in flavors. The. Rideye steak was slices of steak of unknown origin. It took 3 attempts at getting the temperature correct before I gave up and ate it raw !! It was actually tender probably because of the slicing machine thin cut. Deserts weren't bad ! Management was professional and courteous !! I think they are aware of the situation !!

    Gazpacho with Crab and Avocado

    The food was amazing! Our server was very kind. It was our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint! Our dessert was very special

    Thy L.

    Late review - dined end of July 2021 Made an online reservation easily and had a late lunch so called and they were able to accommodate for a later time. We came so late that we weren't able to enjoy the view but there was parking right in front! Service was excellent but felt a tad bit stuffy. We came with our 4 y/o who's dined in similar restaurants before and the staff made her feel VIP. The food was delicious with a nice progression throughout the fairly priced prix fixe menu.

    Mishima Wagyu Ribeye & Lobster Risotto

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    Terrific atmosphere and beautifully presented courses with wine pairings. A great place for a special celebration meal.

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    Great food in a great setting with a postcard view. Absolutely recommend to anyone staying in the area. Pricey but worth it.

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    Ask the Community - Ocean Restaurant

    Is there a dress code?

    Business casual…some men had sport coats, but it was summer

    Can any items be made gluten-free? My wife is gluten-free and I'd hate to bring her somewhere with a fixed menu unable to adjust for gluten-free.

    Hi John, We do make adjustments for gluten sensitivities and other dietary restrictions upon… Read more

    Is there a bar area to have just drinks?

    Hi Sean -- Yes, we do offer drinks on the front porch during our tapas hours, 3-5pm (Tuesday through Sunday right now). We hope to see you!

    Is it only a fixed menu?

    Hi Kate! Yes, at this time we are only offering the pre-fixe dinner menu at Ocean.

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    This new dessert bar is SUCH a cute spot in Kennebunkport! Perfect if you're done with dinner but…read moredon't want the night to end yet. The menu is a great mix of drinks, desserts, and dessert-drink combos. A group of 5 of us arrived and waited about 10 minutes for spots at the bar. The inside is pretty small but optimized with both bar and booth seating. The decor is so cute and whimsical. I loved all of the details! The desserts are pricey (most are around $15-20), but the portions are big enough to share with at least 1 other person. I got the Chocolate Chip Cookie Royale, which really hit the sweet-salty spot with a warm choc chip cookie, salty sweet cream ice cream, salted caramel, sesame brittle, and tahini whipped cream. The savorier elements allowed me to keep eating and not get overwhelmed by sweetness. My friends got the vegan peach crumble and chocolate cake and enjoyed theirs as well. Come with your sweet tooth, and leave happy and satisfied!

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    The Rococo Dessert Bar - The full bar

    The full bar

    The Rococo Dessert Bar
    The Rococo Dessert Bar

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    Ultramar is owned by the same chef as Lost Fire, so if you're familiar with Lost Fire, you'll see a…read morelot of the same menu items. For example, the desserts and sides are nearly identical. Ultramar has more seafood options, whereas Lost Fire has more meat. I prefer to dine at the bar. It's just really loud at the tables. There are acoustic titles on the ceilings, but I'm not sure it helps. Also, during my most recent visit it was so cold. Everyone in our group was cold and each time a new group of patrons was seated around us they remarked to the host about how cold it was. He said told one group that the temperature was warm for some people and freezing for others. I'm not really sure how that could be true, unless it's colder for the servers who are constantly moving around. Maybe just bring a jacket with you just in case. Additionally, during my most recent visit, our server was a little frazzled. For example, she took all the wine glasses off the table, but two people in our group ordered wine, so when she came back to pour the wine, she ended up grabbing wine glasses off an empty table to serve their wine. She also struggled providing market pricing on menu items and took a few guesses. It would have been fine if she just said she'd find out and get back to us. She did seem aware that we weren't really impressed and did frequently check on us afterwards. I ordered the restaurant's version of a gin and tonic. I keep forgetting I don't like their version. In my defense, it's been about a year since my last visit. I like a gin and tonic to be refreshing. Theirs is a bit more complex. I also had the filet with the garlic mash potato as my side. The mash potato was a little bland. It could have used more garlic or butter. One of my family members ordered the swordfish kebabs and those were a big hit. A few of us tried them and agreed it was quite the standout dish.

    We got married here 15 years ago when it was Pier 77 and came back for dinner. We could not have…read morebeen happier! Our server, Sherrie, was fantastic! When we arrived, they had champagne and a congratulations card waiting for us. They had us seated next to the window -- the view and atmosphere is to die for. Our food was all terrific! They also had a great combination of wines and cocktails. Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Maine -- and we will be back!

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    Ultramar - Raw Bar

    Raw Bar

    Ultramar - Wood-roasted halibut

    Wood-roasted halibut

    Ultramar - Beautiful view

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    Beautiful view

    Ocean Restaurant - french - Updated May 2026

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