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Oceanfront dining in Kennebunkport Maine - Ocean, Kennebunkport, ME

Ocean

4.7
4.7
1931 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Ocean is delighted to offer a three course prix fixe menu: $105, four course menu $115. Add Chef’s wine pairing for an additional $60 for three course, $68 for four course per person. Ocean does not offer an a-la-carte menu at this time.

Memorable evenings at Ocean begin with cocktails while lounging on the inn’s veranda or at the bar. Continue your culinary journey in the dining room, where every table has breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean. Ocean’s three-course menu changes with the seasons, showcasing not only Maine-caught seafood, but the best of what is grown, raised and produced locally. Expect the familiar flavors of southern France and the Mediterranean with intriguing new twists.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 967-4015
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private event and group inquiries, please contact our sales team at sales@krcmaine.com
  • Neighborhood
    Kennebunkport
  • Cross street
    Ocean Avenue and Summit Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 1,931 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Ambiance

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Romantic

  • Maine

    Great for scenic views

  • Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Southern Coast

    Best Overall

  • Southern Coast

    Best Food

  • Southern Coast

    Best Service

  • Southern Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Coast

    Best Value

  • Southern Coast

    Innovative

  • Southern Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Southern Coast

    Romantic

  • Southern Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Southern Coast

    Good for special occasions

1,931 Reviews
  1. PamelaJean

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our third dining experience at Ocean. Each experience has been amazing from the greeting to the complimentary Prosecco for our anniversary! The staff are incredible and the food and atmosphere fabulous. We watched the moon rise over the ocean from our perfect corner table. Would highly recommend Ocean for any special occasion! It will not disappoint!

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  2. JoannaW

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance we celebrated a birthday and it was special in every way. Anela, our server was exceptional!

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  3. WilliamD

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ocean provided a tranquil respite at the end of a long travel day. The setting, the view, the ambience and the service were all stellar. An exceptional meal provided the perfect complement to the dining experience.

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  4. garyp

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!

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  5. LanceM

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceeded expectations in every way! Excellent food, service and wine!

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  6. CBBDining

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant. Calm atmosphere, we could hear each other, not hear others. Food just outstanding and varied. Service couldn’t be better. The view the best in the area.

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  7. WaldoFoodie1

    Kansas City

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We consider ourselves foodies and it’s extremely hard to impress us these days. This was an exception. From top to bottom. The atmosphere, service, 3-4 course meal choices and drinks were nothing short of perfection. Can’t recommend any higher. If you’re in the area, this is a MUST!!

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  8. AuntieE

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dining room, comfortable seating and beautiful views. Excellent service. The menu is short but interesting and the food top quality. As a vegetarian I appreciated that the veggie entree option was thoughtful, unexpected and delicious. Carrot risotto; gorgeous and tasty. My husband had swordfish which he said was the best he has ever had. I would prefer one lighter choice for dessert, perhaps a sorbet & wafer or fruit. There were three; cheeses, tapioca pudding and a rich chocolate ganache with caramel ice cream. All good, but too rich. Overall an excellent restaurant. Server was especially good, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.

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  9. AndyM

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ocean is a great spot for a special occasion . Amazing view and very good food. The menu is solid with a good variety of choices on the four course menu.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Swordfish very well prepared. Ambience lovely. Cheese plate great value if you like cheese.

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  11. StephenM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ocean, at the Cape Arundel Inn never disappoints. If you are looking for a really great dining experience, look no further

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  12. JamieJ

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience Super view excellent food. Highly recommend!

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  13. foodie

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    "Memorable" is the word that best describes Ocean! So glad we braved wind and rain to enjoy a spectacular meal in this elegant place.

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  14. FranceH

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a nice dinner in a beautiful setting. The chef is very creative without doing too much. The trout tartare with melon was absolutely "to die for" ! The risotto à l'orange was stunning ! Light and just a bit of sweetness from the orange. I never had a risotto that light and tasteful. Thank you for a great dinner with a superb service. This restaurant just outside the crowded area of Kennebunkport is a must. Bravo to the chef. We will come back.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and everything was perfect ! The setting and view are beautiful ! We will definitely return !

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  16. Robert

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful location, great service, a great food experience.

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  17. ThomasT

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a great dining experience Great food and the views are amazing

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  18. dla911

    Greater Boston

    180 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb dinner--tuna crudo, lobster & Cod, praline Choc tart for desert...excellent wine parings

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  19. Fussy

    Tampa

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a quite pricey place so my expectations were high, and I was not disappointed. The seating takes advantage of the oceanfront location. The colors and the lighting are subdued and restful. The server could answer most of our questions about the menu immediately and went and got the answer when she couldn’t. We didn’t feel rushed. The food really is divine. I had the swordfish, and my husband had the rack of lamb. All perfectly prepared with well curated sides. The chef stopped by which is always a nice touch. I had the cheese plate for dessert which was generous enough for two, if I’d been willing to share it.

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  20. SharonW

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried a lot of unfamiliar dishes and enjoyed every one of them. Plus, the New York strip was awesome, perfectly medium rare. Our server patiently answered every question and was very friendly. And, of course, the view was fabulous! What a wonderful experience!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    Ideally the menu would be a la Carte otherwise it was pleasant

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  22. CatherineL

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    This restaurant is shockingly expensive (and I never say that). The food is good but not worth the cost. The view is gorgeous, though. Expect to pay upwards of $400.

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  23. FishonBoston

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our 41st anniversary which we noted on our reservation. When we arrived we were greeted with a Happy Anniversary by the staff who met us and given flutes of champagne to start us off right. A very nice touch. There are fixed 3 and 4 course meals with a variety of options. All were savory. We had poached oysters / lobster with corn as apps, rack of lamb and cod loin for a main and we both had the chocolate tort with caramel ice cream. Everything was delicious. Seasoned perfectly with very interesting combinations of ingredients that play off each other very well. Service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive. The location itself is fabulous. Try to have dinner around sunset.

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  24. MaryC

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The restaurant should offer local oyster and see food plateau.

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  25. Pfinley

    Denver

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Magnificent food, service and ambience. The enthusiastic staff and carefully crafted food was a great experience. thank you

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  26. Foodlover

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was phenomenal- best scallops and best swordfish we have ever had!

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  27. DorothyD

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Gourmet dining on the Ocean Marred only by folks talking on cellphones in dining room

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  28. BeverlyM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible gastronomic feast with exceptional service and spectacular views. Thank you for an amazing evening.

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  29. JoanneL

    Naples

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Definitely one of the very best. Highly recommend.

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  30. BradV

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Overall gave a 3 for thr food. It was good but not absolutely fantastic. For the price, we were expecting more food as the portions were very small (ex. 1 short rib ravioli). And for the price, we were expecting fantastic flavors.

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  31. RicK

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was fantastic. We had the 4 course chef’s menu. We had burrata , rack of lamb,cerviche tuna, lobster emulsion, cod loin, all finished with the chocolate ganache. All of which were delicious. We will be back

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  32. RickE

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ocean is an excellent restaurant with a very scenic icean view. The chef is excellent and the serving sizes appropriate not embarrassingly huge that patrons must carry home large portions. This is a solid special occasion restaurant. I recommend to dress appropriately.

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  33. WandaE

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although, I experienced dining at Ocean many years ago, I was happy to see the changes that were made. The menu and choices were spectacular. I will definitely be back to experience your fine dining! By the way, the staff was amazing. 👍

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  34. BillW

    Denver

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had one of the best dining experiences ever at Ocean. The food was excellent as were the servers.

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  35. MCaseyH

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Staff were all super friendly, accommodating and thoughtful in recognizing the birthdays we were celebrating. The food was outstanding and the view can't be beat. A great evening!

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  36. JoanneG

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was creative and perfectly executed. Delicious! The service was excellent! The view was beautiful.

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  37. KHPH

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This meal was the best we’ve had in a long time. The chef is clearly very talented. Food was simultaneously inventive, delicious, and comforting. Service was outstanding as well…servers are clearly well trained and can answer any and all menu questions with ease. The view? Remarkable. The hostess? Welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend.

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  38. SJA5

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect venue overlooking the water and Walker Point.

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  39. RandR

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Ocean is a fantastic restaurant with great views and wonderful service. Make a reservation and you won’t be disappointed. 

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  40. DarcyM

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous dinner for my birthday. Ocean is such a special place-the food was truly excellent, our server Amanda was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive, and our table was outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful birthday celebration!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ocean is rated 4.7 stars by 1931 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


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Ocean

208 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ocean Avenue and Summit Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Kennebunkport
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (207) 967-4015
  • Private party facilities
    For private event and group inquiries, please contact our sales team at sales@krcmaine.com
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