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The Oxford House Inn, Fryeburg, ME

The Oxford House Inn

4.8
4.8
1089 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Oxford House Inn & Restaurant, a Western Maine Bed and Breakfast and Full Service Inn, offers visitors to the Mt. Washington Valley and Maine's Western Lakes Region four beautifully appointed guest rooms, a sixty seat gourmet restaurant, and JONATHAN'S, a granite-walled pub. Built in 1913 by renowned architect John Calvin Stevens, the stately Mission style architecture, stunning sunset mountain views, exceptional food and warm New England hospitality have established The Oxford House Inn as a dining and lodging destination.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 935-3442
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Spak
  • Catering
    Please contact Natalie for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Natalie for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Natalie Spak: (207) 935-3442
  • Neighborhood
    Fryeburg
  • Cross street
    Oxford
  • Parking details
    Private lot off RTE 302 in front of Inn, street parking both sides of Rte 302 as well as Norway Bank across the street from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

What 1,089 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Ambiance

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Healthy

  • Maine

    American

  • Central Maine

    Best Overall

  • Central Maine

    Best Food

  • Central Maine

    Best Service

  • Central Maine

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Maine

    Best Value

  • Central Maine

    Healthy

  • Central Maine

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Maine

    Lively

  • Central Maine

    Most Booked

1,089 Reviews
  1. AndrewH

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic staff and menu in a lovely inn setting..

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  2. Jfadmd

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat to go to the Oxford House the great food is always matched with outstanding service

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  3. JosephH

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Food overall was very good but it seemed like our server forgot about us for long stretches of time. Grilled chicken was very good but halibut was unfortunately bland. A nice environment but service experience does not live up to the ambiance.

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  4. ChrisP

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, amazing food and service. Never disappoints! One of our favorites.

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  5. Expatriate

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent long standing restaurant and inn which has maintained its standards for service and food. The bar and wine list could stand some revision. Not inexpensive for full dinner with drinks but good value.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant. Our waiter was wonderful and the foos was delicious and well presented. We ordered mussels to start and they were very odiferous, not pleasingly so. We also ordered onion rings which seemed more frozen than made in-house, but were very good. Our meals were outstanding; salmon, duck and beef bourguignon served with piped potatoes on top. Overall an experience that will bring us back, but without having those two starters.

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  7. Janeh603

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambiance and good! Overall great dining experience.

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  8. DaveH

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to dine. In all the years we have never been disappointed. Great atmosphere and warm and friendly people make you feel welcome. Then the incredible food starts to come out. Too many dishes to name them all but the braised duck on scallion pancakes is hard not to order. Get one for the table and definitely save room for desserts. Just a great restaurant 😀

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great! We love having Oxford House in our community!

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  10. EricM

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always outstanding. New chef inspired dishes are always changing. Over all was a nice dining experience.

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  11. SteveH

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Oxford House Inn is the best place to go especially for an anniversary. The food is so delicious and the staff is the best. My wife and I go every year for our anniversary and are never disappointed.

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  12. Pacman

    Orange County

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Limited menu but still plenty of choice for both Carnivores and Vegetarians. Very nice wine list with choices at all levels of $$. Service personnel have been on board for a long time and know the menu and wine list and bar menu and are very friendly.

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  13. PeterW

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful meal. The mussels were outstanding and the steak frites was tender and tasty. Our server was outstanding. Professional, friendly and on top of her game.

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  14. MatthewF

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Fall menu! Delightful cocktails. Delicious desserts. We’ve been going to the Oxford House for a decade for celebrations and occasional evenings out. It is consistently excellent.

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  15. Lanie

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversaries here. Great food in a wonderful, well-kept old inn. Food is great, the filet mignon is divine and the mussels superb. One slightly disappointing note: the tempura broccoli was undercooked with some raw batter inside the florets.

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  16. CourtneyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! Looking forward to eating there again.

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  17. JoeB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was impeccable. Eclectic food and exquisitely prepared. Our hostess was warm and friendly, but our server was a bit cold and aloof - much diff than our experience 9 months ago. The atmosphere was very elegant and cozy. We wished the folks at the table next to us were able to keep their voice levels more consistent with that atmosphere, but I suppose we can’t hold the restaurant accountable for that.

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  18. Fudman

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Had not eaten here in over 10 years. When looking at the older menu, I found nothing particularly appetizing. However, the current menu had multiple intriguing dishes. So we stopped in and we very pleased with our meals (duck & salmon). The place was full on a random Wed evening, so make reservations. We will definitely be back.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, beverages, service and atmosphere. It was everything the reviews led me to believe. I would recommend this restaurant highly!

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  20. DavidJ

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Been there many times and haven't ever been disappointed. Have sat in the downstairs pub area as well as the porch.

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  21. HalleL

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had never been here before, and we were so pleasantly surprised by everything about Oxford House Inn restaurant. The vegan ravioli was delicious, as was my husbands chicken with apple confit. His Negroni was perfect! And the rum cake dessert with banana caramel sauce and macadamia nut brittle was outstanding! We cannot wait for our next meal here! This not the kind of experience one cpects to find in rural Maine! Thank you!

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  22. BobT

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Calm, professional service, excellent flavor combinations with quality ingrediends cooked perfectly! What more can I say, love it here!

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  23. ADinner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Been eating here for over 20 years, but was embarrassed last night when one of our guest's meals was served cold and the other guest's meal had ravioli burned, scorched in places. Other parts of the meal were excellent. Just let down by the inconsistency. Server was ambivalently detached.

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  24. DouglasR

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I’m an urban foodie so I wasn’t expecting too much but dining at the Oxford House Inn was a request from a friend I was visiting from the area. WOW, was I surprised and impressed. My food was outstanding - bean and cauliflower soup and the vegan ravioli (truly something special) from a kitchen whose principal focus is meat and fish. Our server was good albeit a bit intrusive. A little less interruption would have been preferred. I would have loved to know the front and back porches were dining room options. Thank you all for a lovely memorable evening.

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  25. WaltD

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Outstanding meal! We ordered the salmon and halibut. Perfectly cooked and the sides that came with the meal were equally delicious. Our waitress was professional but either had too many tables or simply was not very attentive. Service was slow. Other tables didn’t seem to have that issue. It’s an intimate dining room not by its nature noisy but we had a loud couple next to our table that made it hard to hear. We would definitely return and hope we just caught our waitress on an off night.

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  26. KennethM

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent meal and service, nice job by the bartender downstairs in the pub too

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  27. DavidK

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant anywhere. The menu is always changing and is extremely creative. For what you get it, the prices are very reasonable. Always good local beers and imaginative cocktails.

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  28. LauraP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal, pleasant bar tender who whipped up tasty cocktails. Lovely eclectic music in bar. Best meal we have had in White mountain valley!

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both of our meals were perfectly prepared. Just a lovely dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. Smac

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Oxford House never disappoints! Best restaurant in the north country.

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  31. ElizabethT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oxford house is dependably great food, good service, clean. Lovely dining spaces. Great bar & pub downstairs. We love it!!

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  32. JonathanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It is our go-to relaxing date night spot! We love the view and the food and the atmosphere - the drinks are tasty, too.

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  33. NancyR

    Greater Boston

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We would have liked better reading lights in our room. My filet mignon for dinner was very tough. However all of the rest of the dinner was excellent. See you again. Nancy Restuccia

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  34. louiseM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant experience I've had in years! The food was outstanding and so was the environment and service. I can't wait to go again!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent venue, charming and elegant, food is top shelf, service was perfect, great experience!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is one of our favorites. Pork special was great.

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  37. CarolynR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat inside, looking out over the valley. Watched yellow finches and a squirrel at the bird feeders. Food served was incredible. Variety of flavors and textures. Service was excellent with enough attention, but not too much !!!

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  38. Kimmcd

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the pork tenderloin for the first time and OMG. It was cooked to perfection and the whipped mozzarella was amazing. Always love the deviled egg. Any Kim or Katie Kim are AWESOME server’s!

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  39. LinnetteR

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We were visiting the area on vacation and came to celebrate a birthday dinner. Asked to be seated in the back room to watch the sunset. Unfortunately the weather was cloudy but the view was still very pretty. Ordered drinks which were good but nothing spectacular. Service was a little slow as I think the waitress had lots of tables and no help. We had to ask for our bread and water glasses were not refilled. These are the little things that make a good restaurant spectacular which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. Entrees were good but quite pricey. One of the members of our party was vegan and there were only 2 things for her to choose from. It was a nice experience overall.

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  40. Jessi

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always, another excellent meal with attentive service.

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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
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Oxford House Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 935-3442.

The Oxford House Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1089 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Oxford House Inn

548 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oxford
  • Neighborhood
    Fryeburg
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot off RTE 302 in front of Inn, street parking both sides of Rte 302 as well as Norway Bank across the street from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Spak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
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