Reviews


At present, there are 7410 ratings available from 10 website(s). The mean score for Mckays Public House is 4.1, implying that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 7410 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

Right on Main Street in Bar Harbor, McKay has outdoor or indoor seating. Eating is very good, but you know it?s at $20-40 for most entrees. I enjoyed the cunnin...

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Nice choice for romantic dinner. We started with a wedge salad and a McKay 's salad. Wedge was a nice portion with blue cheese, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and vine...

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Fantastic restaurant in the heart of Bar Harbor. The Mac n Cheese with scallops was amazing. The South African Sav Blanc was crisp too. The Caribbean snapper wa...

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Ordered poutine, truffled seafood risotto, beef short ribs. The seafood risotto was one of the best risotto I've ever had. Beef short ribs were full of flavor a...

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Alicia
28.04.2023 - 07:06

Even though it was their last night of the season, everything about this experience was perfect. Service, timing of courses, dish recommendations, cocktails, et...

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Happycow
3.0 ★ from 17 reviews

Nice atmosphere, good drinks. Not a lot of vegan options. Impossible Burger was overcooked and on a dry roll with unimaginative toppings. Great sweet potato fri...

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I’ve been in Bar Harbor for 4 days, and ate dinner in McKay’s 3 times. There’s not a lot of vegan choice either an impossible burger, or a risotto (and I think...

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bar harbor could have more vegan options, but mckays had a really nice terrace with several elements on the menu. with a vegan tomato soup, brussel, vegan burge...

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bdg99
26.09.2024 - 14:30

Although they only have a couple of options, the Impossible burger was excellently prepared. Most places just throw it on a bun (usually cooked to a cinder) wit...

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Kate9791
26.09.2024 - 14:30

Summer 2024: only two options, a coconut curry and Beyond burger. Both listed as GF available and vegetarian available. I specified vegan and GF, and also order...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 815 reviews
Michael
25.10.2023 - 12:17

Seafood risotto was way too cheesy and had no other taste, meats clearly werent prepared to order. Sent that back, got the filet mignon which used very low qual...

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Jimmy
25.10.2023 - 12:17

Absolutely the best evening meal we have had in Bar Harbor. Service was professional and courteous. Setting was comfortable. Food was exceptional. 1st rate . Se...

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Darrin
25.10.2023 - 12:17

Old house turned into a restaurant. Right in downtown. Food was great. Atmosphere and service was amazing. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person:...

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tina
25.10.2023 - 12:17

Great food, good atmosphere. Our waitress wasn't great. Service: Dine in Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 5

Paul
25.10.2023 - 12:17

This place is possibly the best little hidden gem in Bar Harbor. Outside of town and standard fare, a real treat awaits you. We've dined here twice during our s...

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Yelp
4.1 ★ from 698 reviews
Shane
14.09.2023 - 12:12

I’ve visited several restaurants in Bar Harbor, and this one stood out above the rest. We tried the meatloaf, the chicken, and the steak, and all the dishes wer...

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Natalie
14.09.2023 - 12:12

First and foremost, you absolutely must try the Sticky Pudding for dessert. You'll be grateful you did. I don't care if you're thinking, "Oh no, I'm too full,"—...

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Julie
14.09.2023 - 12:12

The food was quite disappointing. We ordered red wine sangria, but it was practically undrinkable; it tasted more like colored water. The service was passable a...

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Facebook
4.4 ★ from 670 reviews
Foursquare
4.3 ★ from 118 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 1668 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 3597 reviews
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