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    The Tiller Restaurant

    3.2 (170 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    The entrance and seating area.
    Nathan T.

    This restaurant is in a luxury hotel and has amazing views if you're seated by a window. The menu is diverse and the food is decent. It can get very noisy due to the large number of families with children that dine here, it is not what I'd consider a peaceful or serene dining experience.

    04/26/2025  crème brûlée
    Gina C.

    A friend had recommended this place who lives in ME when I asked her if she knew of any good restaurants around York, ME. There were 6 of us females staying in York, ME to celebrate a 50th birthday and we decided to come here for our friend's birthday dinner. We had reservations weeks prior which I would recommend as this place was packed on 04/26/2025, Sat. night. There was a little bit of a wait so me & another girl went to the bar to grab a drink & the bar was crazy busy too so we had a little bit of a wait. There was live music outside the restaurant which was nice to listen to & OMG the views of the ocean and around the outside of the hotel that this restaurant is located inside of, The Cliff House were beautiful even though there was a drizzling of rain. Our waitress LISA was AMAZING, fun, upbeat & involved with us as if she was one the girls! One of the girls had ordered bottled water which were $6.00 a piece & I never caught onto that & had drank some when I found a glass of water in front of me & the same girl had asked if anyone would eat the bread if she ordered & we were like "yes." I believe the bread was $10 & it wasn't your normal bread in a basket and the serving was small...see photo's. It still tasted good & its a good thing the size wasn't too big because I hate when I fill up on bread before my meal. I already knew I was going to go all out with a filet & lobster tail dinner. I definitely made a great choice! Both looked amazing once they were brought out. I already knew that the filet was a good cut of meat when my knife just melted thru as I was cutting it and it was cooked to perfection.....Med. rare, nothing more annoying when a chef doesn't know how to cook your steak medium rare & it comes out medium or rare so kudos to whoever the chef was that cooked my filet this night....thank you!! The lobster tail was small which I had asked Lisa about the size & she had informed me of the size before & after it was cooked. The tail was tasty. Filet $6200 & Lobster tail add on $44.00. I loved how the bar carries High Noon cherry so I was enjoying one with dinner. Cost $10.00 Another awesome thing about this restaurant is that we were able to bring in a birthday cake (so the beautiful cake pic I posted is was what we brought in) that they kept out back during dinner & when it was time Lisa brought it out with our candles lit and everyone around us all took in singing our friend "happy birthday." They do charge a $3.00/person slicing fee. The Tiller restaurant is a 5 STAR in my book & I really enjoyed my dinner, the ambiance and Lisa. It is very expensive in my book but I also don't go out all the time to dinner eating filet and lobster tail so I was OK with spending $131.76 on myself, but mind you I ended up getting a bottle of that $6 water the other girl ordered thrown on my bill. They did split our checks individually which was really nice because with one big bill there is always someone who doesn't throw in enough money. I highly recommend this place for a nice dinner with family, friend's or even a romantic dinner with your significant other. I definitely would come back here again. Thanks Lisa for making our night fun & passing out the 2 pull tab tickets out to my friends!! ( I had brought pull tab tickets out as a game for the girls & we were down to 2 left & one was the winner so I had Lisa chose who would get them.)

    Audrey R.

    First time staying at the Cliff House and had dinner here tonight. Service was great. They were very pleasant and attentive. Oysters and shrimp cocktail to start, so so good. Dinner was the salmon and strip steak, also both delicious. Dessert was an apple streusel cheesecake. Wasn't crazy about it but definitely nice of them to remember we were there for our anniversary. Beautiful views throughout , complimentary champagne was nice too.

    Lobster roll
    Sasha M.

    I went here for lunch with my family on a weekend in September. We were seated by the window, which was perfect for soaking in the stunning views during our meal. Food: With six of us, we ordered two chef boards to share. They came with a variety of cured meats, farm stand cheeses, house jam, spiced nuts, coastal honey, crostini, and crackers. Everything was fresh and flavorful, but I couldn't get enough of the honey! For mains, some family members had the lobster roll and Cliff Fish n' Chips, and everyone agreed they were both excellent. Since I'm not big on seafood, I opted for the wagyu burger, and it was one of the best burgers I've had. The bacon habanero jam added a fantastic layer of flavor. The only thing I'll mention is that since we were there for lunch, we had the all-day menu, which didn't have as many options as breakfast or dinner. I'll definitely have to come back to try those! It's also not the cheapest meal but the views and service make it worth the price. Service: Our server was super friendly, especially since two people in our group were late due to traffic. We never felt rushed, and they let us take our time with the appetizers before ordering, and even before everyone had arrived. It wasn't too busy that day, so the food came out pretty quickly, which was nice. Ambiance: The outdoor views were absolutely breathtaking, and the indoor seating was also really comfortable.

    Sami O.

    Reviewing again but as a resort guest this time. Girls' weekend at the Cliff House and we ate 3 meals here (breakfast, lunch, casual dinner in the lobby area). Many options, some classic some more unique. Food was always yummy, staff also welcoming and helpful! Standouts are Lisa and Casey in the dining room - in fact, we can't wait to come back to see them again! Vibes are 10/10. Highly recommend the green juice, burger and espresso martinis!!

    Omelet

    Terrible service. Food slow and clearly left long under heat lamp. Dry cake clearly cut ages ago. Had to cut off dry edges. Expect better. Very disappointing. Slow service. Beautiful view may make the visit worth it.

    We made the mistake of choosing Tillers at The Cliff House for our romantic Valentines dinner.... Although the service was excellent & ocean views were stunning, this weekend fell between NH & Maine school vacation & there were kids running around everywhere. We were seated at a lovely window table with spectacular views, directly next to a table with a toddler... Lots of yelling & whining. Not exactly an enjoyable or romantic fine dining experience! Totally not the restaurant's fault, just something to consider before dining there. Our server was wonderful, very attentive. The shellfish platter & lobster corn chowder were amazing, but the mussels & lobster fried rice were cold & just ok....

    Gluten-free s'more pancakes
    Shradha A.

    Though online reservations weren't available, we took our chances with an in-person visit and only 2 other tables had guests. I was happy to see so many gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu. I will say, I found the prices to be quite fair compared to many restaurants in downtown Ogunquit (I paid $13 for 3 tiny spring rolls at a Thai restaurant for dinner last night) but $17 for 3 large gluten-free pancakes here. The pancakes were delicious and my latte was excellent. The service was lackluster but the views were our main draw. I certainly recommend it if you want to enjoy the cliff walk, breakfast and views.

    Filet mignon
    Allison C.

    Our first dinner of our honeymoon at The Cliffhouse was at The Tiller! The servers were extremely professional and attentive, and we thought they had a great menu here. My filet mignon was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was incredibly tender. The focaccia bread appetizer was nice and garlicky, though I could've used a bit more ricotta on the board. My husband enjoyed his scallops and lobster fried rice, and we shared a decadent chocolate cake topped with macerated strawberries. We had a perfect view of the ocean, and we couldn't have asked for a nicer start to our vacation!

    Wonderful, cornmeal, crusted swordfish with brown butter, polenta, and roasted tomatoes!
    Andrew D.

    We had an excellent dinner overlooking the ocean with very tasty lobster chowder and a delicious cornmeal crusted swordfish over brown butter, polenta and roasted tomatoes - one of the best swordfish dishes I've ever had.

    View from the Tiller restaurant
    Carla Jayne R.

    We had breakfast and dinner at this restaurant twice during our visit. The service was outstanding- friendly and helpful. Beautiful views from every window over the ocean. Very comfortable. My breakfast of Cinnamon + Vanilla Overnight Oats, house blueberry jam, coastal honey, chia seeds, and almond milk was delicious, as was my second breakfast of a Quinoa Grain Bowl with poached eggs, spinach, fennel, roasted tomatoes, and feta. Partners New England Benedict of english muffin, maple brined cornmeal bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise did not disappoint. Our dinners were also outstanding. Of note local Salmon on a bed of creamed corn, roasted peach salad, charred scallion oil, fried capers -- and the Chatham Cod with fingerling potatoes, saffron broth, mussels, and clams. This kitchen knows what they are doing! Expensive but it is a resort and this food was excellent.

    My husband and I love the Tiller restaurant at the Cliff House in Cape Neddick! The ambience of the entire experience is beautiful, breathtaking, and a five star experience! Service is great, professional, and friendly! Food is amazing! I love their brunch and lunch menu. Looking forward to trying their dinner menu sometime in the future. Drinks are always great! Once you are finished with your dining experience, you can enjoy a beautiful walk around the gardens or explore the cliff side. We love the Tiller restaurant!

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    Amazing setting. Excellent staff. Delicious food. Everything you want in a restaurant.

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