Kanu

Name: Kanu
Address: 283 Main St, Old Town, ME, United States, 04468-1530
Telephone: (207) 817-4100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1180)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

283 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468-1530

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

KANU is a 3-story restaurant, nightclub & rooftop patio located in the heart of downtown Old Town. The first floor offers an array of ambient possibilities; catering to all types of gatherings, both large and small.

NOTES:
Booking “Bar” is a seat on the 1st floor or 3rd bar*, there are no tables.
Booking “Counter” is an outdoor seat at our chair rail on our rooftop.*
Booking “Outdoors” is a table on our rooftop.*

*Guests must be able to walk up multiple flights of stairs. This outdoor seating experience is not undercover. In the case of rain, inclement weather, or extreme cold rescheduling/relocation may be necessary.

**20% gratuity will be added on tables of 6 or larger.
** 20% gratuity will be added on parties exceeding an hour after the restaurant closes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 817-4100
Website
https://www.283kanu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Bard

Location
283 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468-1530
Neighborhood
Bangor
Cross street
Main Street and Center Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,180 people are saying

Kanu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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Loved For

Maine
Great for brunch
Maine
Great for outdoor dining
Maine
Contemporary American
Central Maine
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kanu delights with its "creative and delicious brunch menu" and "beautifully presented" dishes, making it a "fantastic date spot." Guests adore the "amazing food" and "romantic ambiance," enhanced by "great service." While there are occasional service lapses, the "coolest decorated" interiors and overall dining experience keep patrons returning.

1,180 Reviews

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Cynthia VIP
Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Se dine at Kanu each summer when we visit Maine. Always amazing experience.
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tanya
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
To start I ordered the chicken sandwich without the bun. Chicken was fried to the point the crust was burnt… Fries were overcooked… not sure why.. everyone else in our area(rooftop) was brought a carafe with water.. we were not.. we were given a glass of water … never was refreshed… would hate to think it was because of our color… but didn’t feel comfortable.. would not return .
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Jesse
Connecticut1 review
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I tried a drink off their specialty menu, it ended up being something I just could not get my tastebuds around. They were super nice and took it off my bill, and I explained it’s not them it’s me haha. They made sure to check in with us about everything else after that, but truly that was the only hiccup.
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Sarah
Maine1 review
3.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food and ambiance were very good, but the service was slow, especially for early evening when the restaurant was not busy.
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Gary
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The weather was perfect, the service was great and the food was as delicious as always
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Jessica
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding brunch! The food was beautifully presented and delicious. We were a party of 9 and everyone loved their meal. The service was excellent. The relaxed atmosphere and chic decor added to the experience.
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Judy
Maine1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten at Kanu many times and I think the food was the best ever today. My husband and I kept remarking how everything was hot and perfectly seasoned with so much flavor. We decided we will return once a week!
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Heidi
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Mother’s Day brunch was a disappointment. Food was cold and buffet hadn’t been refilled the entire time we were there. We waited for refills and then gave up. Not worth the price we paid for each person.
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Kymberly
Dallas - Fort Worth4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had high hopes based on previous reviews. Maybe Mother’s Day and brunch buffet isn’t their thing. The food was ok, but not kept at the right temperature, was hard to serve yourself (closed lids and wrong utensils), and we rarely interacted with our wait staff. We had a reservation but still waited almost an hour to be seated. I might try for drinks and appetizers but not a meal based on this experience.
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Ewa VIP
Philadelphia County115 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was very busy but still good. The food was very good. The red sparkling wine excellent. As always good place to go.
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Kanu is rated 4.3 stars by 1180 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

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

283 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468-1530

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street and Center Street
Neighborhood
Bangor
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Bard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.283kanu.com/
Phone number
(207) 817-4100

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