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McKay's Public House

231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1744
207-288-2002
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Ranked #23 of 103 restaurants in Bar Harbor
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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fredericton canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Always excellent food and beer. We always come back. We had the lamburger and soup or chowder and really enjoyed it.

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Boulder, Colorado
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88 reviews 88 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
131 helpful votes 131 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We ate dinner here on a Weds night in Mid-May. Crowded, with mostly locals as it was still preseason. Very nice ambiance, a bit above a normal pub. Excellent waitstaff. Food was better than we expected from a pub, and fairly priced. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Kennebunkport
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We were told by our host that this was one of the best restaurants, we decided to try it. Our thirtieth wedding anniversary. It was not busy, yet we waited to be seated. Finally greeted by the host, I told him the hotel sent us, not very responsive ? Our waitress came , said happy anniversary , but she was... More

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Newport, Rhode Island
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We went here for dinner on Saturday, May 18 and sat outside on the patio (to later move in to the porch because it was a bit too chilly even with the heaters). The restaurant is very gluten free friendly. The manager (or owner-- not sure) said they make all of their sauces gluten free and can alter dishes that... More

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Lynchburg
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Stopped by for dinner on Saturday, May 18,2013, in the mood for a burger. The pub burger was done very well, nicely finished at medium rare, and we'd rate the fries among the best. We had 2 different stout beers and enjoyed both of them. Only problem was that it was prom night so the noise level was up a... More

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Newnan, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I disliked nothing. I loved the atmosphere, the salmon I ate, and the service. Also, my wife loved her lobster.

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We stayed in Bar harbor for a couple of nights and had dinner here. The service was great, the staff were really helpful when my wife and I couldn't decide between a few of their menu items. The Thai green lobster risotto was amazing and my wife absolutely loved the beef sliders, with sweet potato fries. The staff also advised... More

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Kennebunkport, Maine
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52 reviews 52 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

we found McKay's to be very well done- decor wise. My husband and I both chose the duck meatloaf wrapped in prosciutto, i think. It was very tasty. We both enjoyed it, plus mashed potatoes and veg. For dessert we split a sundae (which was good-sized with jack daniels ice cream, brownie, choc. syrup, and candied hazlenuts. I'm not a... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We love food done well, but we weren't terribly hungry the evening we visited McKay's. The restaurant okayed our sharing a very nice filet and salad. The dinner salads are inventive and delicious, and the wine choices are reasonably priced. The restaurant has a lovely outdoors eating area, too. Nice atmosphere.

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Killingworth, CT
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69 reviews 69 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

McKay's is consistently very good. The ambience is pleasant--in an old house just a half block away from the crazy swarms of downtown Bar Harbor. The service is always great. For appetizers we've had the spinach and artichoke dip which is very good. For main courses, the shepherd's pie is great--they use ground lamb for the meat which is a... More

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