The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House

Name: The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House
Address: 591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick, ME, United States, 03902
Telephone: (207) 361-6277
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

659 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Rediscover Maine dining. Native ingredients honor Maine’s indelible heritage. By partnering with local fisherman, farmers, distillers, and ranchers, The Tiller Restaurant combines the region’s distinctive culture and tradition with culinary innovation and sustainable practices for authentic and nuanced dining experiences.
Upscale contemporary design meets with charming rustic elements, combined with a bright and inviting dining destination surrounded by ocean views suspended over the cliffs. Seasonal breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are prepared with farm-fresh local produce, line-caught fish, hand cut meats , and homemade recipes passed down from generation to generation.
*Please note*
At this time, due to the large demand with in-house reservations and limited accommodations at the restaurant, during the months of July and August the restaurant will only be open for brunch for non resort guests. Apologies for this.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 361-6277
Website
http://www.cliffhousemaine.com/dining/tiller-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Rick Shell
Private party facilities
Influenced by coastal Maine flavors, The Tiller is inspired by indigenous Maine products, presented with grace and style. We do offer a private dining room for an additional $250.00 fee.

Location
591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Neighborhood
Ogunquit
Cross street
Shore rd.
Parking details
Complimentary for guests dining in The Tiller Restaurant.
Entertainment
The Tiller Bar & Tidemark Terrace offers handcrafted cocktails along with fresh regional dishes. The Terrace celebrates Cliff House Maine's exceptional location with breathtaking views and locally inspired refreshments. Live music every Friday and Saturday nights.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Browne Trading Smoked Salmon*$23.00
bagel/open face on WPF sourdough, lemon-everything spice whipped chevre, tomatoes, pickled red onion, capers, hard boiled egg
Warm Quinoa Bowl$18.00
poached farm eggs, baby spinach, toasted quinoa, caramelized fennel, heirloom tomatoes, naggagansett salty sea feta
Overnight Oats$14.00
bob's red mill gluten free rolled oats, hemp & chia seeds, house jam, fresh berries
Avocado Toast*$16.00
house made lemon ricotta, pickled red onion, maine sea salt flake, simply dressed rocket; add lobster (+mkt)

Starters + Share Plates

Chefs Board*$28.00
artisan charcuterie & farm house cheese selections, pickled mustard seeds, house jam, coastal honey, crostini & crackers
Farm Board*$16.00
white bean hummus, basil pistou, pine nut crumble, charred baguette, olives
Lobster & Corn Chowder$18.00
maine potatoes, bacon lardons, cream
Organic Whole Leaf Romaine*$14.00
reggiano, garlic – yogurt dressing, lemon crumb, white anchovy
Grains of Maine$15.00
ancient grains, smoked bing cherries, butternut squash, kale, pine nuts, ricotta, herb vinaigrette

Egg Favorites

All our eggs are sourced from Pete + Gerry's Organic Eggs

Tiller Breakfast*$22.00
two eggs, crushed potatoes, fruit wood smoked bacon or maine family farms sausage links, blueberry coffee cake
Chefs Omelet Board*$22.00
three egg omelet with bacon, sausage, ham, spinach, peppers, onions, tomato, mushroom, cheddar or swiss cheese, seasoned crushed potatoes, blueberry coffee cake
Egg White Scramble$21.00
baby spinach, oven roasted tomatoes, herbs, avocado, fresh fruit & berries
Crab + Chorizo Burrito$26.00
scrambled eggs, potato, local cheddar, roasted tomato salsa, ancho – lime crema, spinach tortilla
New England Benedict*$22.00
english muffin, maple brined cornmeal bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise

Maines

Continental*$22.00
bard coffee + juice, blueberry cobbler muffin, lemon curd, fruit, greek yogurt parfait
Burrata Salad*$24.00
maplebrook farms truffle burrata, heirloom tomatoes, herb ciabatta toast points
Tuna Poke Bowl$21.00
jasmine rice, avocado, green onion, macerated kale, cucumber, chili kewpie, nori, togarashi
Tiller Burger*$20.00
8-ounce prime beef burger, brioche, local cheddar, arugula, bourbon mustard aioli, fries
Nubb's Lobster Roll*$36.00
lightly dressed or warm brown butter, fries
Braised Beef Short Rib Ciabatta*$21.00
sherry thyme onions, arugula, horseradish aioli, smoked gouda
Salmon Toast*$24.00
grilled salmon, crispy pork belly, lemon aioli, gem lettuce, open face WPF spinach + onion ciabatta

Buttermilk Hot Cakes

S'more Stack*$18.00
dark chocolate, bruleed house marshmallow, crumble
Maine Stack*$18.00
blueberry butter, pure maine maple, lemon crumble

Sides

Seasonal Fruit Salad$9.00
Additional Egg$3.00
Seasoned Crushed Potatoes$6.00
Fruit Wood Smoked Bacon$6.00
Maine Family Farms Sausage$6.00
Maine Family Farms Blueberry Sausage$7.00
Half of Avocado$6.00

Cold Pressed Juice

Purify
honeydew, green apple, kale, lime, agave
Cleanse
orange, carrot, turmeric, ginger, chia seed

Juice + Coffee + Tea

Bard Coffee Co. Coffee$5.00
Rishi Loose Leaf Tea$6.00
Natalie's Fresh Squeezed Juice$8.00
orange or grapefruit

Bard Espresso Roast

Espresso$5.00
Cappuccino$6.00
Latte$6.00
Americano$6.00

Juice

V-8
Pineapple
Apple
Cranberry

What 659 people are saying

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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

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RonS
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful Restaurant with a stunning view. Food was very good, service also very good, and prices reasonable. Not a fan of their reservation policy of requiring a credit card and charging $75 for a no show or more than 15 minutes late, but other than that a very enjoyable meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
David was wonderful at the bar! We had a blast here and the ambiance was perfect! An old fashioned with creamed spinach and filet mignon will melt away all your problems!
J
Jackie
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Magnificent setting overlooking the ocean. Just majestic! Food was delicious. Service impeccable.
JP
JeanP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Quite pricey for quality of food. Fried rice served with scallops was dry, not much flavor. Corn and lobster chowder very good, needs less potatoes and more lobster. Ricotta gnocchi pricy but very good. Bread was fabulous. Blueberry cheesecake excellent.
BR
BRIGITTEB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience (place and food) and same for the service… very nicely done. WoW!
LC
LindsayC
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service1ambience5
The waitress was not good at all. One of the four of us placed a drink order, and without acknowledging him, the waitress walked away. We had to flag her down to try to order the other three drinks. The same thing happened again- we had to call out “there are two more of us who need to order!” The ordering of the food was similar. Our app came about one minute before our entrees, so our table was overcrowded and the food wasn’t staged. We had to call out for a second round of drinks. Half of the food order was not very good. (Lack of seasoning all around, dry pancakes, potatoes undercooked.) The ambiance and view were wonderful, but the food and service gave no reason to return.
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nikin
New England
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
have enjoyed dinning at tiller 5 times....brunch and dinner--- spectacular....food and service
MF
MarkF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was wonderful. We got to see the ocean from the window. Food was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Steak was cooked right and the lobster roll had a ton of lobster in it. The corn chowder was delicious as well.
JT
JoanT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service, delicious food, spectacular ambience.
RD
RobertD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Omar was a wonderful waiter. Had a perfect view and a great experience.
JO
JeanetteO
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect meal early Sunday night 9/25/22 celebrate my birthday with my husband. service and food did not disappoint! A perfect 10 Love dining at the Cliff House Maine
KO
KOLDOL
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
The view is outstanding— best I’ve ever seen at a restaurant. Overall staff was friendly & accommodating, it was just our server that day who was inattentive and not friendly. We went for brunch, my husband loved his eggs Benny. I wasn’t crazy about the crab & chorizo burrito but maybe someone else would’ve liked it. In our opinion, the brunch was overpriced for what it was. But if you’re looking for the best view you could imagine, this place is it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The spectacular view and delicious, hearty portions were well worth the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful panoramic views of the cliffs and Atlantic Ocean. Every staff member was exceptional, from greeters, hosts, servers. Food was wonderful with brunch choices to please anyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Nothing to tell, it wasn’t even acknowledged and the table location was little to be desired
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & excellent service by Mark! We did our own surf & turf sharing a 1.5 lb lobster & the short ribs!
M
Meme
Cincinnati
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Toast was burned. Ask for more. Felt like we shouldn’t have asked
C
Cmj28
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Expectations were high. I had lobster which is obviously not a challenging meal so hard to review on that meal. My boyfriend wasn't terribly hungry so just had a starter which wasn't good enough for the price tag. Our server was great, right up until he had to actually run credit cards for us because we weren't guests at the hotel. Just seemed a bit put off which was disappointing.
MB
MommaBear
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Service! It was my sister in laws birthday and the server sans to her and made her feel very special! All of the staff at the Tiller were very nice and helpful! Definitely a must do!
R
Ryan
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
We were impressed with the overall ambiance of The Tiller Restaurant. It has all of the pieces to make for an enjoyable evening out for dinner from the carefully crafted cocktail menu to the warm inviting tables by the stone fireplaces. Unfortunately, the service and food left much to be desired. The waiter was friendly, but did not tell us in advance of ordering the many dishes the restaurant was out of for the evening. For each of our three courses, we thoughtfully made a selection and then were told with a smile that they were out of that option. I’d recommend that the restaurant take off the Red Snapper special from the menu as it did not resemble any cut of fish I’d ever seen before and was unable to be cut with our steak knife. The restaurant manager and the chef agreed that it was an odd cut of the fish and offered us a replacement option since the red snapper was inedible. Much to our surprise, we were still charged for the dish. We spoke to the manager after our meal, who apologized but did not seem too concerned with our undesirable experience at the restaurant. While The Tiller Restaurant is convenient when staying at Cliff House, there are so many wonderful options for dinner in Ogunquit that I would much rather spend my time and money elsewhere.
D
Dolly
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and our server was exceptional, very attentive and since we were celebrating a birthday, he brought us each a little champagne. The Cliff house is always our favorite place to dine and the ambience is stellar.
DL
DonnaL
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great breakfast.
M
Mixedbag
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Some dishes were extraordinary such as oysters, polenta (side), and blueberry cheesecake. Lamb was extremely tough and even with requested steak knife cutting it was difficult at best. Pacing of the meal was awkward- appetizers arrived before cocktails. Staff does not appear to be empowered to accommodate deviations to menu. Lamb dish with aforementioned faults overpriced at $56 (price not listed on the menu).
MS
MelissaS
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kids were very noisy, but restaurant, view and food were amazing
ML
MaryL
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for breakfast and the food was absolutely delicious and the views were outstanding
EZ
EllenZ
New York Area
280 reviews
vip
3.0
280 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Staff was excellent! However, they were wrong about the price of the Tomahawk steak (went up to $195 when the bill arrived, about $20 more than expected). Your policy of not allowing clients to bring unfinished wine back for another dinner resulted in us cancelling one night later. We'd ordered a Grunier Vetliner since we expected to order lobster, then another pricey red (Chateau Montelena) when we ordered the Tomahawk steak for 2. We were also underwhelmed by the side dishes.
LA
LAD13
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely brunch. The view was great and Margaret provided excellent service!
A
Ardnamara09
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience5
We reserved a table for brunch on Sunday. The restaurant is really lovely, with great views of the cliffs and ocean. Unfortunately, the service was really, really bad. At first we weren’t sure who our sever was, as two different people took our drink and food orders. After our first drink and appetizer, no one ever came back to our table. For over thirty minutes. We had to flag someone down, who went to find our server, who didn’t return. A different person came up quite a long time later and took our main order and drinks. Our sever only reappeared much later, as we finished. We had to ask the manager for a to go box. Other tables seemed to be getting fine service. We almost left, but decided to stay. Really disappointing. Not sure I’d come again for brunch or at all. It kind of ruined the experience.
S
Steaklover
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I’ve been here many times and the ambiance, service and view never disappoint! We were celebrating a special birthday and a waiter brought over a special dessert and sang her happy birthday. Waitress was fabulous- took pictures for us- was personable and attentive.
DM
DeborahM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Breathtaking views of the ocean and cliff. The food was delicious. They serve brunch until 2:00 daily.
AG
AbbyG
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
The view here truly is phenomenal and the space is chic and well done. Sadly that’s all I can really say about it that’s super positive. The carpeted floors were filthy and full of crumbs. The table was sticky and the outside of the coffee pot they left was grimy. Brunch was exceptionally overpriced for the quality of food. I appreciated the gluten free options for my celiac child and the fact that they were brought out by someone wearing gloves, but the overall attention to detail made me nervous. There were two biting flies that also wouldn’t leave our table, which seems like a problem they should have dealt with. After we ordered, no one took our menus away until I asked. Our food was served with our clearly finished appetizer plate still in the middle of the table taking up room, and I had to ask someone to take that, too. The appetizer was served without plates, which no one brought until I requested them. Service truly left a lot to be desired. Pancakes were nothing to write home about for the price. Truly, the view is amazing, but that’s basically where it ends in terms of quality of this restaurant. Disappointing.
W
Wilson
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Avocado toast was excellent! As was the rest of ourmeal. Loved it!
g
greatbirthday
Salt Lake City
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food cocktails and service! And the view is amazing! We will be back for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff. Great food. Amazing view. Definitely will go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was top notch. Beautiful place to visit. The cost of the stay is too much. We did not stay, but I think $700 + for a room is not worth it
BC
BrianC
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience. Food was fantastic and was only a short second to the view.
JB
JimB
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful table in very well-spaced room overlooking the seaside rocks and the ocean. The term “iconic” is much overused, but there is no other suitable term to describe the view of huge Bald Head Cliff dropping down to the ocean while families scramble across the long rock area jutting out into the sea. Excellent service, as always, and very good food.
DL
DouglasL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
We paid $6 for a “side of sausage” at breakfast. It came as one small sausage link. My child got the same thing from the kids menu and it was sold for $3 on kids menu. We paid $9 for 2 below average tasting sausages. The menu is VERY limited for breakfast. No French toast. No standard pancakes available to adults. For lunch or dinner head to Nubb’s in the same building for better food and value.
PH
PamelaH
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
I have been trying unsuccessfully to get reservations all summer. I was so looking forward to our lunch scheduled for 12:30. Last time I ate there, I had the most amazing broiled fish sandwich. I had been dreaming about this for a year. I was so disappointed to be seated with a brunch menu. My partner had the omelette board and was very happy with it. I got pancakes with blueberry butter. They were good but…the price point for 4 pancakes was a little ridiculous. Hey I enjoyed my Lunch IPA.
M
Mikayla
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Wonderful views and the drinks were great. Stopped for lunch for my birthday. Great experience!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House is rated 4.5 stars by 659 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Google Map for The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House

591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick, ME 03902

Additional information

Cross street
Shore rd.
Neighborhood
Ogunquit
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary for guests dining in The Tiller Restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Rick Shell
Entertainment
The Tiller Bar & Tidemark Terrace offers handcrafted cocktails along with fresh regional dishes. The Terrace celebrates Cliff House Maine's exceptional location with breathtaking views and locally inspired refreshments. Live music every Friday and Saturday nights.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cliffhousemaine.com/dining/tiller-restaurant
Phone number
(207) 361-6277
Private party facilities
Influenced by coastal Maine flavors, The Tiller is inspired by indigenous Maine products, presented with grace and style. We do offer a private dining room for an additional $250.00 fee.

The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House

Make a reservation

Additional information

Nubb's Lobster Roll

Lobster &amp Corn Chowder

Tiller Diver Scallops

Toast + Grains

Browne Trading Smoked Salmon*$23.00

Warm Quinoa Bowl$18.00

Overnight Oats$14.00

Avocado Toast*$16.00

Starters + Share Plates

Chefs Board*$28.00

Farm Board*$16.00

Lobster & Corn Chowder$18.00

Organic Whole Leaf Romaine*$14.00

Grains of Maine$15.00

Egg Favorites

Tiller Breakfast*$22.00

Chefs Omelet Board*$22.00

Egg White Scramble$21.00

Crab + Chorizo Burrito$26.00

New England Benedict*$22.00

Maines

Continental*$22.00

Burrata Salad*$24.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$21.00

Tiller Burger*$20.00

Nubb's Lobster Roll*$36.00

Braised Beef Short Rib Ciabatta*$21.00

Salmon Toast*$24.00

Buttermilk Hot Cakes

S'more Stack*$18.00

Maine Stack*$18.00

Sides

Seasonal Fruit Salad$9.00

Additional Egg$3.00

Seasoned Crushed Potatoes$6.00

Fruit Wood Smoked Bacon$6.00

Maine Family Farms Sausage$6.00

Maine Family Farms Blueberry Sausage$7.00

Half of Avocado$6.00

Cold Pressed Juice

Purify

Cleanse

Juice + Coffee + Tea

Bard Coffee Co. Coffee$5.00

Rishi Loose Leaf Tea$6.00

Natalie's Fresh Squeezed Juice$8.00

Bard Espresso Roast

Espresso$5.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Latte$6.00

Americano$6.00

Juice

V-8

Pineapple

Apple

Cranberry

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