McKay's Public House

$$ • American, Pubs, Wine Bars

Hours:
231 Main St, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-2002

About McKay's Public House

McKay's Public House is a pleasant restaurant located in the heart of town. The menu offers a variety of dishes, including lobster roll, jerk chicken, meatloaf, crabcakes, and seafood risotto, which many customers praise as the best they have had. The food is generally good, with some standout items like the gluten-free seafood risotto and the short rib. The restaurant features elevated pub food and has a rustic setting that many find inviting. The service is friendly and attentive, with staff accommodating special requests such as upstairs seating or large parties. Reservations are recommended, especially for celebrations, as the restaurant can host large groups comfortably. The outside space adds to the welcoming atmosphere. While some meals may take around 40 minutes to arrive, staff are usually kind and attentive. Visitors often enjoy their experience here, especially when ordering popular dishes like the lobster mac & cheese, fish and chips, and featured halibut with lobster risotto. Overall, McKay's Public House remains a good choice for a meal, offering a friendly environment and a convenient location.

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McKay's Public House Reviews

3.8
701 ratings
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5
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4
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8%
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Food
4.0
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.3

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FOOD POISONING ALERT!!

Food: The clam chowder had no flavor, the salmon “dill” sauce didn’t taste like dill, and the “broccolini” that it was served with was a thick, tough, inedible broccoli stem. The one person in our group that got the oysters ended up with food poisoning. The cocktails were fine, but overall generic.

Service: the hostess and server lacked any energy or welcoming vibes. Though the server did make small talk-what little he could over...read full review

Loved this place! The risotto is to die for! Waitress was very kind and the outdoor dining is super cute :)

Loved this place! The risotto is to die for! Waitress was very kind and the outdoor dining is super cute :)

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Hours

Monday 5 - 9PM
Tuesday 5 - 9PM
Wednesday 5 - 9PM
Thursday 5 - 9PM
Friday 5 - 9PM
Saturday 5 - 9PM
Sunday 5 - 9PM
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