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    M.C. Perkins Cove

    3.2 (458 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    M.C. PERKINS COVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Amy P.

    We stopped in for cocktails. It's a very pretty restaurant. You can see the water out the back window. We sat at the bar and I had a watermelon martini that was really delicious. Bartender is really nice. The upstairs restaurant is very pretty with views of the beach. I will definitely return to grab some food next time.

    Gary E.

    Pretentious and overpriced. Drinks were good but staff was blah. Had to send back the BLT we ordered. The bacon was thick and burnt. Excellent ocean views but not a place we will return to.

    Almost white, soggy onion rings. Obviously inedible. Would not return.
    Anthony B.

    My wife Carolyn and our dear friends Chris and Cheryl recently dined at this lovely fine dinning establishment. The dining room has many large windows laying bare the expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean. We were looking forward to a very special culinary experience. All is well until Cheryl is served onion rings that were soggy and undercooked. The kitchen had just been opened and we the among the very first to be served. It's likely the oil was simply not hot at the required temperature to properly fry the onion rings. No big deal The server will gladly take them away and return with onion rings that are crispy instead of soggy. Afterall, it's just an appetizer right? Wrong! The sever took them away and upon returning declared that they are supposed to be almost white in color and soggy. Oh, would you like to try French fries instead? No problem, as long as you understand that the cost of the unediible onion rings will not be removed from your bill and you will be charged for the fries. By the way, our bill without any alcohol or dessert was a little over $200 including tip for our party of four seniors. One would think that the chef or manager or owner would accommodate the reasonable request of a patron to have onion rings that were not gooey. Evidently, this dining establishment has no class whatsoever or any desire for their customers to be happy with the food they ordered. We will never return. Chris and Cheryl own their own home in Kennebunk and often walk the the Marginal Way path along the shoreline that is just a hundred yards from this restaurant. They are actually repeat customers. However, after this gross disregard for a customer's simple request they or my wife and I will never set foot in this haughty establishment again. You would do well to seek another restaurant as well.

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    Mike S.

    A very elegant restaurant located right on the water. View is spectacular. We came for the Mother's Day special and it was very crowded but the service was prompt and professional. Parking, or lack thereof, was the only drawback.

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    Julie P.

    We came here for lunch before going to the Ogunquit Playhouse for a matinee. Too bad parking is such a bear. We had to pay $20. to park up the street from the cove. I wish eateries or chamber of commerce would offer some discount to help subsidize to cost of folks coming to eat or shop. We had made reservations and were immediately sat in a primo location in the corner with floor to ceiling windows and we felt like rock stars...... until our very embarrassed host came and moved us to another table saying she had put us at the wrong table. She was apologetic and our actual table was a lovely window table on the side of the dining room with smaller windows. We enjoyed the view. Two of us got the eggplant gyro which tastes less mediterranean and more like indian curry, but still good. I got the fish tacos which come as a pair. It was delicious but left me a tiny bit hungry still, so I split a pavlova with my friend for dessert and the coffee gelato was so good. The pavlova combo was a little too sweet for us. We shared the crab fritter appetizer which was delicious but very small. The prices were not too bad, but don't expect large servings. The service was amazing. Great wait staff and food runners and a person to come clean the crumbs from the table between courses.

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    John Z.

    Favorite place in Ogunquit! The food, the service, and the view can not be beat. My go-to when here

    malvina g.

    Delicious lunch. Almost missed this spot due to all the bad reviews. We had good customer service - the server did have a weird reaction when we asked for the "briniest" oysters, They only have one kind - but aside from that the food, drinks, and service were great. Pro tip: parking SUCKS. Walk there. The haddock is where it's at for lunch. Drinks are great.

    Stefan C.

    After years of admiring M.C. Perkins Cove from afar, I decided to make a reservation here to celebrate a special occasion. They have a positive reputation and I was excited for my dining experience. The bar was comfortable and the bartender was energetically friendly. The martini glass was sleek and chilled with ice. I was ecstatic to see that they carried another local vodka and I couldn't wait to try it. Ice Pik Vodka was smooth and gluten-free. The flavor was so light and delicate that it was perfect to drink straight. It had a refreshing taste and left me wanting more. The cocktail was served with only two firm, salty olives. My hangups at this restaurant were in the menu, food, and overall experience. The menu was creative but limited and since we were dining next to the Atlantic Ocean, I would have preferred to see more seafood options. They also had a hard rule of no substitutions and as a diner with many food restrictions, this made it challenging and ultimately frustrating. Additionally, the service was slow, I suspect because they were understaffed, and while I sympathize, this also added to a disappointing guest experience. While the dinner views were stunning and I was glad to discover a new vodka, I don't think I'll be visiting again. Read more on IG: themartinibible

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    Sulin S.

    Duck confit is excellent- tender. If the alternate veggies come with this dish maybe even better.

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    Quite possibly the best restaurant in Ogunquit, the duck is always fantastic. Great views call ahead to request a downstairs corner table

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    Waiter was professional but the food leaved a lot to be desired. We moved in nearby and really wanted to like it.

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