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McKay's Public House, Bar Harbor, ME

McKay's Public House

4.3
4.3
619 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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!

Additional information

Menu

McKay's Public House's menu was last updated 2023-07-24.

Desserts

  • Uncle Jim's Boozy Mousse$9.00

    Belgian Chocolate and Bailey’s Irish Cream mousse topped with whipped cream

    • Stickt Toffee Pudding$10.00

      Warm, rich, steamed traditional sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream

      • Creme Brulee$9.00

        Vanilla custard, torched sugar & fresh berries

        • Brownie Sundae$9.00

          Warm brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, hazelnuts, homemade caramel, chocolate sauce and whipped cream

          • Blueberry Pie$10.00

            Maine blueberries in a buttery pastry crust with Streusel topping

            Last updated: July 24, 2023

            What 619 people are saying

            McKay's Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

            Overall ratings and reviews

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

            4.3
            4.3 based on all time ratings
            • 4.3Food
            • 4.4Service
            • 4.5Ambience
            • 4Value

            Noise • Moderate

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            McKay's Public House offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food and service." Its cozy atmosphere, highlighted by "delightful outdoor seating," is perfect for a romantic evening or a gathering with friends. Diners rave about the "seafood risotto" and "short ribs," while service is often praised as "attentive and friendly."

            619 Reviews

            1. Charles

              Maine1 review

              5.0

              Dined on December 31, 2024

              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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            2. Emily

              Tampa1 review

              5.0

              Dined on December 31, 2024

              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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            3. Stacey

              Greater Boston5 reviews

              2.0

              Dined on December 31, 2024

              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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            4. Cricket

              Maine15 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on December 27, 2024

              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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            5. Joan

              Greater Boston3 reviews

              4.0

              Dined on November 6, 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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            6. john

              Chicago1 review

              5.0

              Dined on October 30, 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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            7. James VIP

              Detroit43 reviews

              2.0

              Dined on October 30, 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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            8. Craig

              New York City3 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on October 27, 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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            9. Laura

              Dallas2 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on October 27, 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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            10. ROBERT

              Philadelphia1 review

              3.0

              Dined on October 27, 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.

            Make a reservation

            2 people
            7:00 PM
            Google Map for McKay's Public House

            231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

            Additional information

            • Phone number
              (207) 288-2002
            • Price
              $31 to $50
            • Cuisines
              American, Pub, Seafood
            • Hours of operation
              Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
            • Dress code
              Casual Dress
            • Parking details
              Private Lot
            • Delivery & takeout
              Order direct
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