Disappointed. I hope you have a better experience than we did. Though had I been smart and looked at the menu in advance, I probably would have suggested we skip and cancel our reservation. I had a sense from reading the menu that this was perhaps a restaurant trying too hard to creatively "gourmet-ify" what is probably best left simple. Indeed, that's what it proved to be. Meh. Bland. Boring. That, and the portions were skimpy. The food served warm-to-cool (not hot), and really lackluster service. There seemed to be an absence of care in the vibe of the place, except for the interior design, which was definitely upscale. But we weren't there for that. The location is amazing, but we were not really there for the view. I feel bad writing this negative review, but for the prices this restaurant commands, I do feel the prospective diner should set appropriate expectations. read more

The great - location, view, service, bar selection, lobster rolls, haddock sandwich and raw bar. Portions very generous, could not finish my haddock sandwich, but it made a nice dinner for my daughter. Chantelle our bartender was very attentive to everything. Oh two bars both were nice. A/c was solid on a very hot day. Cocktails and Mocktail were both appreciated, lots of beer selection for me. Oysters and smoked salmon on a bagel were out of this world. So good The good - French fries were solid, BLT was solid The ok - can't think of anything. Well I guess I like a larger water glass and a pitcher of water, but like I said I never hit 1/2 way down my water before Chantelle refilled it, so it didn't matter. The bad - absolutely nothing. Highly recommend. read more

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

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

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

M.C . For those who are familiar with the restaurant scene in OGT the location is simply the best. While it changed owners over the years (, Hurricanes, and MC under two owners) it has never disappointed us. They provide a uniqueness to the menu as well as the traditional. We found the food and service to be the best in the area. A little expensive ....yes but worth it. read more

Premiere dining experience. Absolutely great view of the Atlantic Ocean, service is exceptional and makes one feel special, food is wonderful. All of this is great value at reasonable prices. When I want an upscale dining experience, I choose MC Perkins! Often! read more

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

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I'm really glad we didn't listen to some of the reviews. I was skeptical because of some of the recent reviews and we almost didn't go but I'm so glad we didn't listen! Our experience was top notch from beginning to end. We had a beautiful view upstairs on the porch, our waiter was so attentive and kind and the food was so good! I would absolutely go back. Great date night while we are visiting Maine. read more

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

Great view and very picturesque! Love Ogunquit but I was not impressed with my meal here. Just had the Shrimp cocktail (5 in total). Large shrimp with no taste at all-actually yuck! (cocktail sauce subpar). I was surprised too because it was Maine shrimp. How is their shrimp not delicious being on the ocean in Maine? Another family member had the Seafood chowder. It was ok. Smooth not chunky. This is my second time at MC. The first time I had their baked Salmon which was tasty. Too be fair I should have said something but I was with friends from out of state and didn't want to seem fussy. Also the waitress did not ask if everything was good. Give it a try for yourself but I won't be running back. Sorry no pic. Do wish I had taken some tho. read more

Terrible Customer Service - Avoid This Restaurant We had a disappointing experience at M.C. Perkins Cove that we feel compelled to warn others about. We made a reservation weeks in advance, but the morning of our visit, our son came down with pink eye. We immediately tried to cancel, explaining the situation while scrambling to find antibiotics on vacation. Despite our circumstances, they refused to allow cancellation and would not return our calls or texts requesting cancellation. We then tried to cancel in person. The owner was dismissive. He told us they had a waitlist but because they confirm reservations the day before, they could not accommodate our request to cancel and allow the waitlist people to fill our spot. When we arrived, we ordered appetizers, drinks, and dinner. We then watched as many other dishes were served to customers who arrived after us. Our food finally arrived over an hour after our appetizers and long after the wine we ordered to go with our meal was gone. After all of that waiting, the special entree arrived cold. It felt like the long wait time was intentional and that the kitchen was told to slow walk our order because we had tried to cancel our reservation. This restaurant clearly does not value their customers. They showed no compassion for our situation, provided terrible communication, and appeared to retaliate through poor service. We would strongly advise others to avoid this establishment and choose one of the many other excellent restaurants in the area that actually care about their customers. Recommendation: Avoid this restaurant. read more

***UPDATE*** WOW. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that this restaurant would respond in this way. Rather than try and make amends or make things right, they decide to take it up a notch. If you don't like critiques, this isn't the right industry for you. 1. We were not late. I arrived at 6:50 for a 6:45 reservation after calling the host to let them know parking was impossible. I would NEVER be late without calling a restaurant. 2. We would never mistreat a service professional. Ever. It is not our job to smile the entire time- but I do believe that it is a service professional's job to smile and be pleasant. 3. If you mess up an order- it is not 'on you'- it is a mistake. That needs to be replaced free of charge. If you mess the replacement up- same rule applies. 4. We did make clear that we wanted a new Foie- not the same one heated up. As heating up a cold Foie is not going to go well. (See below...) 5. Most importantly our server, the owner, Dana, was actually the miserable person in this relationship. From beginning to end. She never smiled or welcomed us to her restaurant. She was the hostile entity- spilling wine all over the table in an aggressive manner because she didn't get her way. We should feel like we are being welcomed into your home, not your machine. 6. We never yelled. We never threatened. We communicated our needs and feelings honestly and you failed spectacularly at meeting this very basic goal. Feel free to cut and paste your reply to us. I never do this. As a hospitality professional for 25+ years, it takes something truly awful to happen for me to come onto a public platform and negatively review a business. My husband and I just left possibly the worst meal and experience of our lives. Ironically we were waited on by owner Dana Gregory, who completely had it in her power to turn our experience around. But she refused. My husband ordered the Foie gras as an entree (his favorite dish), and sadly it arrived cold. Like really cold. We let Dana know, and she said she would 'warm it up.' This is where things head south. We said could you please make a fresh one rather than heat this one up as foie is very sensitive to being overcooked. 3 minutes later we received our 'new' foie which was just the old foie cut in half and overcooked within an inch of its life. Not edible. We let Dana know, she argued, and asked for the check. Which included the Foie which was not edible either time. She angrily poured my white wine splashing the table. Refused to make eye contact. And finally kicked us out! I suppose the best part was not having to pay for the mediocre food or the absolutely terrible service. As an owner you should always strive to turn people around and make a return guest. Regardless of whether or not you agree with an opinion, it should not be met with the hostility that we received. No eye contact, aggressively clearing our plates, and just general awfulness. Unfortunately for all Dana is not capable of acting like a hospitable human adult, hence here I am to let you all know. read more

Great staff, spectacular view and food was amazing taste and presentation I would recommend to all my family and friends read more

Not one to write a review but in this case, I feel I have to since our experience was awesome, the place s/b recognized for it. From the minute we walked through the door on a busy Saturday night we were made to feel welcomed and invited, despite our 8:00 table for 4 resi not being ready they made sure we were well attended to. The table was occupied by a few guests that were "overstaying" their welcome. The owner (Javier) was quick to point out that he noticed in the resi that both couples were celebrating wedding anniversaries and had a "special" table for us if we were willing to wait a little longer. We waited about 15 minutes at the bar and after conversing with the bartender (we really hit it off) we decided the bar was going to have to be good enough for tonight (especially since the lollygaggers were still sitting at our table). Not long after we made the decision to sit at the bar a server came over, dressed like any other server, and apologized for the delay and comped our first round of drinks. We thought it odd that a server would go out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. It turns out that this server was another one of the owners. No fancy suit, no name tag or title, not putting on heirs, just wanted to make sure we were happy and apologized again for our abandoned table resi. Sorry, probably an overshare to this point but that set the tone for the most amazing evening/meal ...2 orders of filet that melted in your mouth, a swordfish dish that was incredible and probably the best halibut I have ever had. The chef found out we were from her home state, so she came out to introduce herself and share her story (totally not called for but pretty cool) we told her the food was awesome and the back story as to how she became a chef made it even more special. We ended the night with a couple anniversary creme brulee that were delicious! All in, the service, the atmosphere, the hospitality, and the food make this every bit 5 stars for us. Thank you MC Perkins for a great anniversary dinner. See you next time! read more

Oh my god. The food is 10/10, I had the Salmon and my mouth is watering now as I recall the meal I experienced. A top class restaurant for a very special occasion and it was perfect. Food, service and atmosphere all on point. HIGHLY recommend read more

This restaurant is an excellent little gem in Perkins cove. The ambiance is gorgeous and the food was outrageously good. The waitstaff are attentive and friendly, gave great recommendations and service. This was a last minute pick for a birthday dinner and while we don't live in the area to return, we would highly recommend for a nice evening out. read more

This was our third time coming here for the special occasion of celebrating my mom birthday. I made the reservations a little over a month ago for the 4th. Super excited to come and enjoy the views and the delicious food. I called to add my boyfriend to the reservation which was no issue at all. They do take a deposit for each person but didn't think it was a big deal as I totally get how people no show. The day of I called to move our 6pm reservation to 7:15 which they happily accommodated. They didn't see that I had added a 3rd person but she went ahead and fixed it for us. We arrived and were greeted by some wonderful folks and they even gave us the best table to celebrate my mom outside. All in all I was extremely pleased in the beginning. Then things took a turn. We were told we had to order all at once which I have never experienced before as we wanted to get drinks, the seafood tower and some other apps. But didn't complain and just placed our orders. We asked for 2 burgers and some sides. 10 or so mins or so later we were told they didn't have anymore burgers and sold 40 that day. As restaurant owners ourselves we understood and my mom ordered the chicken and we upgraded our tower to the large one and ordered some sides. Then this couple arrived which they seemed to be regulars. Getting waited on hand and foot which was fine but when they arrived our service suffered. Ordered more drinks and my boyfriend never got his. At one point he was like my wine is finally coming but it was for the couple at the table that ordered one after us. Then the women in the couple ordered a burger. We could clearly hear the order and thought for sure she would be told the same thing we had been told. But her order was taken and a burger soon came out. Maybe there was one burger left who knows but maybe that last burger could have been offered to us. It made us instantly feel as though we weren't getting the same treatment. Which isn't the best feeling when trying to celebrate my mom's birthday. Her food came out later and then our sides. The onion rings barely existed. For almost 300 dollars a beautiful start to the evening left us feeling extremely disappointed. Not to mention we brought the bill inside to pay and I wanted to order a special dessert for my mom but it seemed like everyone just wanted to go home. Sadly we won't be back. And the food is really good. My Mom had the best pork chop of her life here a couple years ago. I even hate to leave this review but it looks like other people have been experiencing similar treatment. Too bad but everyone should be treated the same as we come every year and I have told so many folks about this place as well. read more

Steamed lobster was just ok. The side of corn on the cob was laughable. Almost 3" wide and 1.5" thick. When you pay premium price you expect hearty portions of side dishes. Potato salad was a table spoon size. Also watch out. Refills of soda are $5 each with no warning. You discover when billed. That is just scamming extra charges. read more

The location is amazing. The service was top-notch and the food was delicious. We had a 6 o'clock reservation and we seated right away. The shrimp and crab Fritters appetizer was delicious. We ordered a tenderloin and the salmon. Both were cooked to perfection and the service was attentive without being intrusive. No room for dessert, but the offerings looked delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal read more

The ambiance is nice. The food is good but not consistent. The service is at best fair. The owners are stingy and unreasonable. Not family friendly. About 50 hrs before we reserved dinner for two adults and a 20 month old, we tried to call to make sure they have a high seat and, if possible, to try to sit outdoors. Three tries and they did not answer. 29 hrs before we called again, spoke to a manager who told us they have no high seats or boosters. We explained that we are traveling and don't have one with us, we tried to call before and could not get through, nothing is listed in the website, can we please then cancel the reservation, to which she explained to us that we would be charged $65 to cancel. We said that was unreasonable, as this is an issue with the restaurant, can you speak to an owner? She said she would speak to an owner and have them call us back. They never called us back. Our hotel called the owner and he would not budge. We have been coming to this restaurant before we had a child, the fact that the owner was happy to lose a customer over $65 is the most unbelievably poor customer service I have ever experienced with a restaurant. It was clear to us that they just do not, want to have young children at the restaurant. Our amazing hotel was able to find a rental highchair to bring to the restaurant for us, so that we can still have dinner there (babyquip.com). At dinner, the staff was clearly overwhelmed. There was a party of 18 which completely slowed down the kitchen and the food took a very long time to come. The fact that they knew they had a large party coming, but still were insistent on maintaining our reservation or taking $65 from us, made this whole scenario even more ridiculous. I would never want to take business away from anyone, but this ownership needs to prioritize customer service over a few dollars. The manager said in 17 years this has not been an issue, which is funny, since one other family had the same issue there just in the same night. I would not recommend going here, especially if you have kids. As a policy change, they can begin by noting on their reservation site that they do not accommodate young children. I hope to see better from them in the future. read more

To anyone who reads yelp reviews religiously and is considering mc perkins cove: do not fear! I came here to celebrate a birthday with my family while visiting ogunquit and it was lovely!! The food was excellent, restaurant itself was nice (im sure it had great views but the sun had already set when we sat down), but the service was what really shone (which if you, like me, are reading this yelp page--may surprise you). Unfortunately I cannot recall her name, but our waittress gave us the most attentive care to a peanut allergy we had in our party, even asking if others' plates should be made peanut free so that we could all try each others' plates. And she gave us a great recommendation on the wine choice too!! Would definitely recommend! read more

Very good beef tenderloin! Loved the tallow fried potatoes. Tried the fritters for an appetizer, no real flavor unfortunately, just doughy. The steak made up for it though-wound be hard for me to order anything else next time. read more

This was my second visit to this restaurant. I understand that some people may be put off by their reservation policy and deposit. But I fully understand why this high demand restaurant needs to protect itself. It's a wonderful venue with beautiful ocean views. The wait staff I thought it was friendly and professional. I felt we were given a lot of attention and shown concern that our dining experience was excellent. And the food, as always, was amazing. read more

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

My husband and I had lunch on Thursday afternoon. We have been dining here for many years and have always raved about the food, service, views, etc. I ordered oysters to start which were wonderful. My husband ordered the crabster sandwich which he liked. I ordered the lobster roll, which I have ordered and enjoyed countless times over the years. When my lunch was delivered to our table, I almost thought a mistake had been made. The lobster roll looked like seafood or chicken salad, covered in mayonnaise and herbs. In the past, the lobster roll was delectable, with recognizable pieces of lobster dressed very lightly. I was disappointed with the change, as having a lobster roll here at MC Perkins Cove has always been a highly anticipated part of our trip to Perkins Cove. I know that there are new owners, but I'm not sure why you would change such a successful and quintessential dish. read more

My husband and I enjoyed dinner on the deck on a recent evening. The view, food and service were all spectacular. We will definitely return to MC Perkins Cove during our next visit to Ogunquit. read more

We book this restaurant every year for a birthday celebration. They take a $20 deposit per head. We were a big crowd. At last minute one of our members contracted Covid. I called to ask if I could just have the reservation deposit back for two people since the other was exposed. They were unbelievably rude! the manager and owner were rude! At best it is a mediocre, overpriced restaurant that happens to have a really good view. The weights death seems bothered. ***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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We had a remarkably great experience yesterday, from start to finish. In addition to the great views, there is a warm hospitality and a lively but not loud atmosphere. The Clementine Martini was a bright well-balanced cocktail. Next up were the oysters, with 2different styles of mignionette. These were the freshest, best oysters I've ever eaten. Then the scallop special, as promised by the server's description, was a light and delicate blend of the roasted pears and celeriac. It was delicious. Our desert, the apple tart, kept up the standard with a fresh apple filling and tasty pastry. And the entire staff was helpful and friendly. Our server Mike was especially outstanding. His descriptions were really spot on and his suggestions were very helpful. He made the evening warm and inviting. read more

Very good! Service was great and great food! Went for an early dinner. It started getting a little busy closer to dinner and our service slowed down. Overall great experience! read more

Things have changed dramatically since this restaurant opened years ago by the original owners of Arrows. There are now minimal options for children's meals and adults with dietetic restrictions. For instance you could not order a hamburger ~ only a cheeseburger because those burgers were prepared earlier in the day and the cheese was already inserted into the burger? There was also a lack of vegan and vegetarian options. In addition, entree prices are among the highest in Ogunquit and although the service was acceptable it was short of memorable. And finally the female bartender was gruff and unfriendly which made for an unwelcome first impression. So many wonderful dinings options in OGT...MC's can be crossed off your list! read more

It was nice but not great. You're expectations going in because of what you see on the Internet for advertisement, the pictures are beautiful. When you get there it is nice but not crazy good. The food was good and the ambience was OK. The views of the ocean were beautiful and breathtaking. The service was also good. Bottom line, I probably would not go back again. read more

Outstanding cuisine and hospitality. During our 7-night stay Coastal Maine trip, MC Perkins served up our best dinner. Probably the best duck we've ever had. And the service was outstanding. Special thanks to our server, Maria. Highly recommended. read more

We had an outstanding experience at M.C. Perkins Cove on 7/28/2024. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary and the view and the food were excellent. Service was excellent! We will return if we get back to the area. Highly recommend! read more

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We've been coming here for years now, previously was "The Hurricane". As others have commented, the views from the dining room are stunning. We've always had good, efficient and friendly service here. If my wife and I order something to share, it is usually split in the kitchen and served to us on our own plates, a nice touch. Food is consistently good, but pricey. Cocktails, and particularly the martinis are exceptional. All in all we find this a very enjoyable option for lunch when looking for something a bit special. read more

M.C. Perkins Cove - Shrimp cocktail with a view - New American Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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

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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We went because we couldn't get in another place and I had read they had a great view. We ate at the end of the bar, and even though it was dark we could see the waves crashing. Honestly the menu didn't have have anything on it that really interested me. We got the crab cake app and chowder. Both tasted good. The prices seemed high (two beers, a soft drink plus apps came to $70 with the tip. Servers , manager and bar tender all seemed to care about the customers. 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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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

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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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