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    Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove

    4.2 (113 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Mackenzie T.

    Adorable spot with a great ocean view. I enjoyed sitting on the roof! Very nice vibe and everyone working seems pretty happy. The food was really good- Brussel sprouts were amazing and I really enjoyed the autumn flatbread! It is a bit pricey (2 apps= $44.28 w/o tip) But it was a great place for a special little lunch. Would come back although I was bummed there was no lobster roll on the menu!

    Dean D.

    Everything was excellent. The cod fish was the star and I highly recommend it. The mussels were fresh and plump. So good! Service was good and ambiance was comfortable and inviting. This is one of our favorite restaurants. If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to check it out. Definitely worth the trip.

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    Don B.

    The view and atmosphere was just stunning. The bartender Susie ensured my visit was stellar! We only had drinks but the food looked delicious. Lobster rolls looked awesome but unfortunately I was filled from a late breakfast. I'll be back.

    Wedge salad, served with a side of bad attitude
    Michael R.

    Wow, absolutely hate to write poor reviews, especially since we've been to Firsbees Wharf (outdoor venue( so many times and always enjoyed the food, friendly service and views. We finally decided to try their ski club bar on the third floor, and wow! What an unhappy and unwelcoming staff. We should have left. We made a reservation and arrived at noon for their opening time, upon entering the room, the bartender made eye contact and looked away as did the server in the room. No smiles, no welcome, no be right with you. Eventually a young woman on the patio who was setting up tables came to us and said someone would be with us. A few minutes went by and a woman who would be our waitress tried to sit us in the back of the restaurant. We noted that we came to enjoy the view and asked about the table by the deck, note the restaurant was empty. She thought long and hard and said OK. This same waitress was then on the phone complaining to someone that the bartender was "stressed", etc... Again, no smiles, no pleasantness and just a bad vibe in the dining room. We ordered a salad to split and my wife asked if we could have sharing plates, and our waitress said, you can use the bread plates (there was no bread), and that it would take "another trip for the dumbwaiter" to get the plates. The room filled quickly, and we observed that nobody was treated nicely. Eventually a second bartender came, who was friendly and warm to the patrons at the bar. Too little and too late. Honestly we really should have gotten up to leave. I'm still angry that I left a meaningful tip as none was deserved but I thought perhaps understaffed and poor management. When staff is this miserable, something is wrong with management. I can't recommend this group of restaurants any longer.

    SOTD - clam chowder
    Krista R.

    3 stars Great views and vibes and solid service, but we found the lunch selection underwhelming, cocktails lackluster, and the food was hit or miss. The raw oysters were very fresh but at $3.50/each, the fact that they came already topped with mignonette was certainly unexpected. Usually you dress your own oyster. What's more, the mignonette featured carrots, not shallots, which was not mentioned on the menu anywhere. The carrot mignonette had too much carrot texture and raw carrot flavor, and these competing flavors and textures completely overshadowed the delicate oysters. I think it's fine to be experimental with oysters but the fact the menu didn't mention the oysters had raw carrots on them/came already dressed? Unforgivable. The grilled Caesar salad was divine. Great char and smokiness on the lettuce, excellent acidity and salt in the dressing, bacon lardons and croutons added a great crunch. The fried green olives were decent and the clam chowder was oddly very sweet, almost tasting like dessert. Our cocktails were on the muted side. For $14 each, I was expecting more complexity and nuance.

    Cheesecake

    Rooftop view was beautiful, looking over the water and boats. Food was alright. Steak was 4/5, the meat itself wasn't that great but the fries were very good. The stuffed crab haddock was good as well. Service was good. Cheesecake was average 3/5.

    Fried oysters
    Kristy N.

    Amazing!! Great service, great food, beautiful view!! Thank you to our server, Max, who was always on it!!! Menu changed that night but the food was on point. Worth going! Very intimate for a nice date or celebration. We went for a birthday and we were allowed to bring in our own dessert which we gave to the server to bring out at the best time. Thank you again for am amazing experience. We will definitely be back.

    Pumpkin Pankakes and Chicken Salad.

    So we were visiting Maine for the first time from Florida and just happened upon this place for Sunday brunch out on the 3rd floor deck overlooking the harbor. Couldn't ask for a better view of the New England coast!! Ask for Chantelle if you stop in. She created the perfect Bloody on the spot (pictured below) ask for "The Trainwreck". Presentation is second to the taste. It's a must and worth the drive from wherever!

    Bar with a view! poblano artichoke dip
    Laura F.

    I've been wanting to go here for months after my parents visited and I started following pepperrell cove on IG. Food did not disappoint and the bar staff was quite lovely considering we wandered in as the first customers on an early weekend lunch date. Hoping to go back in the summer to experience the dock!

    Lobster roll
    Ricardo B.

    Trendy with good food. Service was a bit spotty but I think that was more because of the fact that they are short staffed due to covid. Make sure you make reservations.

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    Cathi M.

    Great food and service. The view is lovely too. Be aware that the lobster roll is very expensive but full of lobster meat and delicious.

    IPA, Early Flight cocktail, and sparkling water
    Ariane M.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting from Cali and had a better experience at this place. Here, we were greeted and seated promptly. Our waitress was very pleasant, however we did notice that a two parties who got seated before us had gotten their orders before ours. I really don't know the reason behind that but at least our waitress apologized for the wait. We ordered drinks, half dozen oysters, a salad, and the pan seared halibut. Everything except the halibut was good. Unfortunately, the halibut was very dry and bland.

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    Thank you for this detailed and amazing review!!

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    Great location and menu. Limited seating so make a reservation. 3rd floor deck looks great for summer dining

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    Thanks so much for the review, Alissa.

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    Thanks for the great review, Cathi!

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    Thanks so much for your feedback and photos Hillary!

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    Meal, staff and OWNER were fantastic. Spectacular location. Top notch bar service as well. Thank you

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    Terrible halibut, lukewarm chowdah and a big bill!! Staff was very good, but entrees were a bust.

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