McKay's Public House

Name: McKay's Public House
Address: 231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME, United States, 04609
Telephone: (207) 288-2002
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

597 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 14, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times 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
Website
https://www.mckayspublichouse.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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

Popular dishes

Uncle Jim's Boozy MousseUS$9.00
Belgian Chocolate and Bailey’s Irish Cream mousse topped with whipped cream
Stickt Toffee PuddingUS$10.00
Warm, rich, steamed traditional sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
Creme BruleeUS$9.00
Vanilla custard, torched sugar & fresh berries
Brownie SundaeUS$9.00
Warm brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, hazelnuts, homemade caramel, chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Blueberry PieUS$10.00
Maine blueberries in a buttery pastry crust with Streusel topping

What 597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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

597 Reviews

L
Lauren
Denver
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall. Seafood risotto and crab cakes were absolutely amazing! Great ambiance and lots to pick from on menu. Only reason for less stars is that our drinks and salad were slightly sub par and had a waiter that didn’t seem to want to be a waiter anymore. Wish we could give 4.5 stars.
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Giovanni
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was not value for the price. Not fresh or warm when it came out. Overcooked steak. Soggy fries. Service was quick to get us out and very short.
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Shannon
Richmond
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious sticky toffee pudding. The lobster roll was unique and flavorful. Really nice ambiance with a fireplace inside and string lights outside in the garden.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food! I would definitely eat here again!
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KevinS
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lov d our meal! Lobster bisque, seafood risotto , halibut and blueberry pieces perfect. The hostess and waitstaff were friendly and helpful.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We reserved a table on the first floor but at the last minute they moved us to the second floor. Our waiter never smiled or chatted with us. The halibut didn’t have any flavor and the broccolini was pretty raw and crunchy. The wine and blueberry pie were excellent!
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Amrita
Hertfordshire
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had to wait a while to order our drinks, but that was because there was only one barman serving all the drinks. The food was plentiful and good. The staff was friendly and accommodated my request to be seated downstairs due to my disability.
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Alan
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool Rainy night but got a table inside. Others ate outside at umbrella tables. Food was good delivered quick but was lukewarm at best.
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Sherry
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent environment, friendly service and a taste you will remember!
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Leah
Alabama
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our visit at McKay's. It has a beautiful garden entrance area decorated with string lights and lots of greenery. The interior of the restaurant is a warm and inviting "homey" environment. The service was great and the food was delicious!
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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 4.4 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 14, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.mckayspublichouse.com/
Phone number
(207) 288-2002

McKay's Public House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fish & Chips

Truffled Seafood Risotto

Acadian Cioppino

Menu

Desserts

Uncle Jim's Boozy MousseUS$9.00

Stickt Toffee PuddingUS$10.00

Creme BruleeUS$9.00

Brownie SundaeUS$9.00

Blueberry PieUS$10.00

What 597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does McKay's Public House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is McKay's Public House restaurant rated?

Is McKay's Public House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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