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: 4.5

4.5 (684)

$31 to $50

American

231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 67 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Pub, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 288-2002
Website
https://www.mckayspublichouse.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Neighborhood
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, Takeout

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Popular dishes

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

What 684 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Loved For

Maine
Great for outdoor dining
Maine
American
Maine
Most Booked
Northern Coast
Best Overall
Northern Coast
Best Food
Northern Coast
Best Service
Northern Coast
Best Ambiance
Northern Coast
Best Value
Northern Coast
Healthy
Northern Coast
Neighborhood gem
Northern Coast
Great for fine wines
Northern Coast
Good for special occasions
Northern Coast
Lively
Northern Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

McKay's Public House offers a delightful dining experience with an inviting atmosphere and "great food." Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and diverse menu options. The outdoor seating is particularly enjoyable, and the cocktails are a standout. While some dishes may vary in quality, McKay's remains a "reliable, homey place" for many patrons.

684 Reviews

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Edward VIP
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service for many years. Great cocktails.
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Jessica
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with an interesting history. The staff were amazing and the owner even came around to chat with guests. I really enjoyed the food and drinks. The oysters were really fresh and on the smaller side (which I prefer). We were full but had to try the desserts we saw pictured online. They did not disappoint!
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Michael
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique setting, very good and attentive service. And most importantly, excellent food.
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Jill
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat in the patio which was lovely and quiet. Our drinks, appetizers and entrees were all delicious- we ordered chicken, halibut (special), seafood risotto and salmon and each dish was flavored well and highly enjoyed by our family. Get the sticky toffee pudding!
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kate
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Do not waste your time or money here. Food was low quality for the money. My Caesar salad was a sad pile of bitter yellow lettuce. My husband’s $38 seafood dish consisted of three shrimp, three muscles, one which not edable and a few chunks of fish. The couple at the table next to us had to return their dish for being overcooked. The staff seemed confused and unhappy. The atmosphere was great but it was not worth it. We were terribly disappointed.
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Austin
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great but the service and and atmosphere were top notch!
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Michael VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Halibut Special was outstanding - really enjoyed it
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Stacy
San Antonio8 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was meh. Ambiance was great. Overcooked halibut, tired risotto . Just not great.
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Janice VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton48 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pretzel appetizer was delicious, as was the beet salad. My steak was good but had to be sent back because it was over cooked. Our server was awesome!
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Patrick
Philadelphia County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food great service great setting. Would recommend to anyone.
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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 4.5 stars by 684 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 67 times today

231 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bar Harbor
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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, Takeout
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

McKay's Public House

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Popular dishes

Fish & Chips

Truffled Seafood Risotto

Acadian Cioppino

Menu

Desserts

Uncle Jim's Boozy Mousse$9.00

Stickt Toffee Pudding$10.00

Creme Brulee$9.00

Brownie Sundae$9.00

Blueberry Pie$10.00

What 684 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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