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McKay's Public House, Bar Harbor, ME

McKay's Public House

4.3
4.3
612 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
McKay's Public House serves savory pub fare in a quaint space—complete with a lovely outdoor garden. The menu offers a fine balance of classic American, English, and Irish pub fare in conjunction with fine-dining and casual favorites. Try some of the restaurant's special seafood risotto or spoil yourself with a Maine lobster and bone-in ribeye. McKay's Public House also offers a tidy list of comfort grub, including burgers, fish 'n chips and simple but elegant salads and soups. A popular neighborhood haunt, McKay's is a nice spot for socializing or enjoying a leisurely bite. The dining area includes an intimate bar, where guests can enjoy a drink. McKay's also boast a serene garden and a second-floor dining room that is ideal for quiet conversations. Come find us right in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 288-2002
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

What 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Maine

    American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Northern Coast

    Healthy

  • Northern Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
McKay's Public House delights with "phenomenal" food and "fabulous" service, making it a must-visit in Bar Harbor. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Standout dishes include the short ribs and seafood risotto. While portions can be small, the quality and ambiance remain top-notch.

612 Reviews
  1. john

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu and cocktail options with a fun yet formal atmosphere. Wonderful service and as others have noted from order to service of your entree is extremely fast. Not a bad thing, but a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend.

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  2. James

    Detroit

    40 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife’s steak 🥩 wasn’t cooked medium, closer to well. Her potatoes were cool. Juliana was professional! All in $200 for two people was not a good value! Time to try another Bar Harbor eatery!

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  3. Craig

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner. This surprised me as my favorite meal in the area. We were blessed with a quiet room on the second level - it may have been a big closet or sitting room at one time (100?). Great service. The volume of music was nice in our quiet corner adding to the ambiance.

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  4. Laura

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved all of it. Excellent food. Excellent service.

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  5. ROBERT

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The app’s (Brie and the Brussel Sprouts) were DELICIOUS but portions were TOO small. The entrees were great (short ribs and autumn salad with shrimp) BUT the 2 gin martini’s were $36….way too high 🤔…you can buy a bottle for that 🤷‍♂️

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  6. Peter

    Maine

    159 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    159 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid meal! Some highlights: steak frites, schnitzel special, and the desserts. Seasonal appetizers were delicious. Drinks and beer choices were excellent too. Relaxed atmosphere. Always love coming here especially with a group. Great server, very friendly, attentive, and laughed a lot. Unfortunately she did not explain the additional service charge for a large party (6) and did not present an itemized check. She just handed me the device with the amount on it. My bad for not asking for it. I ended up basically doubling her tip on an already large check. She was a great server, this isn’t on her, but I was unimpressed that the service fee (which I discovered is applied at a number of restaurants in town) was not made explicit by the restaurant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was absolutely beautiful inside and outside. The food was stupendous. I had the MaCay salad and mussels. My husband has short rib. Even the bread was delicious. The sticky pudding for dessert was amazing

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  8. Rechelle

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seafood risotto was wonderful. The fish of the fish and chips was very good.

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  9. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Extensive wine and liquor list with several draft beers. Waitress was nice, attentive, and knew the food to give recommendations. Old historic building was charming. Indoor or outdoor dining available.

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  10. Dennis

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Get them in and get them out. That’s their thing.

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FAQs

McKay's Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 288-2002.

McKay's Public House is rated 4.3 stars by 612 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for McKay's Public House

231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout
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