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The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House, Cape Neddick, ME

The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House

4.8 (1186)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick, ME 03902

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
*Please note: We do not accept parties larger than 8 in our main dining room (10 in our private dining room).

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.

During the month of August, the restaurant will have limited availability for non-resort guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,186 people are saying

The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for brunch

  • Maine

    Romantic

  • Maine

    Great for scenic views

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • 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

    Good for groups

  • Southern Coast

    Healthy

  • Southern Coast

    Hot spot

  • Southern Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Southern Coast

    Romantic

  • Southern Coast

    Lively

  • Southern Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House is celebrated for its "excellent service," "delicious food," and "unbeatable views" of the ocean. Guests rave about the consistent quality of dishes, from lobster rolls to short ribs, and commend the attentive staff for enhancing their dining experience. Ideal for special occasions, the ambience is "warm and inviting," with standout servers making guests feel "special."
1,186 Reviews
  1. Mike VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible view, food, and service! A very special meal. We would highly recommend it for a special occasion - parents, please DON’T bring small children. It’s not that kind of place.

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and view were equally spectacular. We were booked for a late lunch and got the sense our server, who indeed catered to us well, was eager to depart. Other than that, it was an amazing experience overlooking the water and truly a culinary delight!
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House Hello Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to provide us your overall service rating. Very disappointing to read your comment that one of servers felt eager for you to depart. My sincere apologies for this matter to occur to you while dining at the Tiller. Please feel free to contact the Director of Restaurants and so we can discuss your lower ratings. We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller soon. Our Best

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  3. Nancy

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Ambience always great. Food qasn't quite up to par this visit. I had eggs benedict. Eggs cooked perfectly but the hollandaise sauce was 'baked' on and flavorless.
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Nancy, thank you for taking the time to provide us your overall service rating. Our apologies for the miscue on the hollandaise sauce Please feel free to contact the Director of Restaurants and so we can discuss your lower rating on value. We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller soon. Our Best

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  4. Sheryl VIP

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This was a huge disappointment! We wanted to go somewhere very special to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. This was listed under Fine Dining. My husband and I have been to some pretty amazing restaurants all over the world and this was not Fine Dining. First, very noisy. We were sat at a dirty booth. It was U shaped so we were sitting next to each other instead of facing each other. Then they re sat us because the heater under the seat was melting my husband. SO we went to another dirty booth. The Lobster and Corn chowder was under seasoned. My lazy man lobster was tough and not sweet, the mashed potatoes were cold. Half way through our meal the waiter finally acknowledged it was our Anniversary. WE didn't even want dessert and couldn't get out of there fast enough. My French Martini and Prosecco were delicious. I would not recommend this place if you are looking for a special evening out. Sorry. I really wanted to love you.
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Sheryl, thank you for taking the time to provide us your overall service rating. Very disappointing to read your comments that we completely dropped the ball during your dining experience with us. My sincere apologies for this matter to occur to you while dining at the Tiller. PLEASE feel free to contact the Director of Restaurants so I may discuss your unacceptable experience in greater detail personally with you. We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller soon. Our Best

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  5. Christene

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience from start to finish was amazing. Well worth every penny!
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Christene, thank you for taking the time to provide us a great overall dining experience rating. We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller. Our Best

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  6. Bob VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here for lunch numerous times. The food and service was excellent as always. The ocean view is spectacular. We highly recommend the Tiller. A great destination for a special occasion.
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House Hello Bob, thank you for taking the time to provide us a great overall dining experience rating. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and the staff treated you both so great. We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller. Our Best

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  7. Nils VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a magical anniversary dinner at The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House. Thank you so much for making it wonderful and making us feel special. You can’t beat the view or the service! Special thank you to our server Marc, James and the kitchen team for taking exceptional care of us!
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Nilis, thank you for taking the time to provide us a great overall dining experience rating. It was our absolute pleasure to having you both here on your Anniversary! We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller. Our Best

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  8. Xuong

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there yesterday for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Beautiful view from the restaurant. The receptionist arranged us the table next to the window. The food is delicious. I got the short rib and it’s an excellent choice. My wife had the scallops on fried rice and it’s very good also. We also ordered the dessert and at the end, the waiter told us it’s on the house. Wow, what a treat. Thank you very much. We had a very wonderful dinner for our anniversary.

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  9. Katie

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cliff House is a beautiful location for this spectacular restaurant The Tiller. Every trip we’ve taken to coastal Maine we always make a stop here. It is beyond. The service impeccable. The food life changing. My favorite place in the world.
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    M The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House Jun 13, 12:24 PM Hello Katie, thank you for taking the time to provide us a great overall dining experience rating. We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller. Our Best

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  10. Dynel

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, delicious food and outstanding views
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff HouseResponded 1 day ago
    The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House May 28, 5:19 PM Hello Dynel, thank you for taking the time to provide us a fantastic overall dining experience rating. We value your patronage and feedback and look forward to having you back to enjoy another memorable experience with the Tiller. Our Best

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The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House is rated 4.8 stars by 1186 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 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–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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