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: 4.3

4.3

619 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Pub, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(207) 288-2002
Website
https://www.mckayspublichouse.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Area
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, Takeaway

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 619 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
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Coast
Good for groups
Northern Coast
Healthy
Northern Coast
Neighbourhood gem
Northern Coast
Great for fine wines
Northern Coast
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Coast
Romantic
Northern Coast
Lively
Northern Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled in charming Bar Harbor, McKay's Public House offers an enchanting dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the garden patio's ambiance, "brilliant cocktails," and "elevated pub food." Ideal for special occasions, it's a must-visit for seafood lovers and those seeking a memorable meal.

619 Reviews

C
Charles
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a wonderful experience at the McKay House. The food is outstanding, and so is the service.
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Emily
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We at at McKay’s for New Years Eve and had such a nice experience. The food was great, the restaurant was so quaint, and the staff was exceptional. Highly recommend!
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Stacey
Greater Boston
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was odd and lacking any personality. Food was OK. The truffle fries were good and worth getting again. The truffle seafood risotto was underwhelming and bland; scallops were pretty much rare. No truffle. Husband said his burger was mediocre, but wouldn’t get again. Maybe because they are closing for the season so everyone was just burnt out and done. Go down the road to Thirsty Whale… food was incredible!
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Cricket
Maine
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect wintery meal on a cold night! From the festive eggnog and the sharply delicious vinaigrette on the house salad, to the rich short ribs and ice cream- it was just perfect. So grateful to have a dependably good restaurant open to celebrate with friends in the holiday season!
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Joan
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A comfortable local restaurant. Beautiful to eat outside on an autumn evening with lights in trees, small heaters
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john
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
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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James
VIP
Detroit
42 reviews
2.0
42 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
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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Craig
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
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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Laura
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved all of it. Excellent food. Excellent service.
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ROBERT
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
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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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 619 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Additional information

Area
Bar Harbor
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
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, Takeaway

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

McKay's Public House

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Order delivery or takeout

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 619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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