M.C. Perkins Cove

Love this place! We’ve been here about half a dozen times, most recently twice in mid-December 2023 for a special occasion. The food is always uniformly good (this time, lobster and spinach salads) and the service is always excellent. Javier, a manager, helped me orchestrate a birthday surprise and Horace, a bartender helped as well. The prices are also quite reasonable and as a bonus, Perkins Cove (right outside the door) is a perfect little stroll around after dinner. Do yourself a favor and go!

First of all huge shout out to Dana, who was bar tending while I was sitting at the bar waiting for the rest of my dinner party to arrive. She was so sweet, personable, genuine, and kind. My evening had started out a bit rocky. She could definitely tell, and thanks to her, it quickly smoothed out.

Something to note about M.C. Perkins, is that you 100% can not be seated until your entire party arrives, there are no exceptions. I was a little disappointed, as I had driven 2 hours to make a visit here, and was hoping to be seated and to ensure we got a water view. My party was late, and the seats were filling quickly.

Dana ensured that when my friend did arrive, we were given one of the best seats in the house.

The view was by far the most breathtakingly, stunning dinner views I have experienced. The restaurant is so incredibly close to the ocean 🌊. We could see boats as they passed and waves as they crashed.

The food was top-notch. I ordered the roasted chicken on grilled romaine w/crispy quinoa. The meat was so tender and well seasoned that I did not need to reach for the salt or any other additions. The crispy quinoa was a lovely touch, and the house smokey, maple barbecue was an excellent compliment to an already phenomenal meal.

I would 10/10 recommend. Note that parking is not guaranteed and runs about 25$. I would give yourself extra time to find parking.

I look forward to returning.

Whole lobster & lobster mac n cheese were both delicious. We also enjoyed the views at sunset. Great spot for dinner & cocktails.

The view was great. The staff were wonderful. The food was delicious. The quaint area it is located in has so much charm it is truly a gem. Service was quick, professional, and friendly. Families are welcome. Saw two parents and two kids there when dining. Great spot for any occasion, brunch with friends, dinner date, family outting, anniversary, etc. Prices are moderate. But the view and quality of your food and experience will have you leaving feeling like it was worth it.

Very high class restaurant with well trained staff and amazing food and oceans views. Top notch and a new favorite. The atmosphere creates a unique and relaxing experience.

We came here for an anniversary dinner, and I'm confident we'll be back. We were here *years* ago when it was a different name. If the surf is rough the views are breathtaking. We had top-to-bottom great service, met kind people, had really good recommendations when we were stuck on the menu, and a nice touch at dessert time, recognizing our anniversary. We're long-time OGT visitors and walk the cove all the time. We're really glad we made it a point to have dinner. Everything was great.

My husband and I went here on our honeymoon, and the food was AMAZING! We both ordered bacon wrapped grilled beef tenderloin, and it was beyond delicious! The staff were courteous and professional, and they even specialized our desserts because we were on our honeymoon (see picture)! The view from our window table was beautiful. We would definitely go back here in the future for a fancy night out!

Fabulous food, fun place. The kale and salmon salad was amazing. The fish and chips were really good and crisp. Homeade fries were a real treat.

Had an amazing anniversary dinner at this location. The Bacon wrapped grilled beef tenderloin was delicious paired with the Cheddar Mash Potatoes. There cornbread I need more of. Definitely a place worth driving to. Thank you for a great experience.

Best chips and onion dip ever. Went simple comfort food lunch on a blustery ocean day with deliciously crispy grilled cheddar cheese and homemade tomato basil soup. Partner had very fresh fried haddock w/fries homemade tarter. Vegetable pillow app would really satisfy a vegetarian.
On drinks, good solid bartenders. Nice selection of gins. Only slip up, bartender at upstairs bar used cheap no-name triple sec in a Cosmo. We asked on round 2 for triple sec and he went to downstairs bar and retrieved a bottle.

The food was amazing, we ordered calamari, chowder, arugula salad, steaks, lobster and the duck. The “deviled eggs” were good yes, but they aren’t traditional. It’s a thin slice of egg white on top of a cracker, with a little yolk dollop, and caviar. Whilst the description included caviar, the rest weren’t in the description. I’d suggest naming the dish something else or more of a description! Will def be back though!

Special occasion destination. Unparalleled view of the rocky coast on the ocean side of Perkins Cove. When we were young and supple, we used to scramble out to the largest bolder at low tide to find starfish and periwinkles. Now we are content to take in the sights from a comfortable table with excellent cuisine. Treat yourself!

Fantastic dinner with friendly service. Prices reflect the quality of the food. Balance of flavors complimented each dish. My wife started with a fantastic salad that was garnished with candied pecans that "tasted like Christmas". Her main was the grilled bacon wrapped beef tenderloin, cooked perfectly. I had the Maine Chowder balanced for flavor and richness. The fish in the Chowder was still firm and flavorful, so you knew it was finished for order, not just sitting in a pot simmering for hours. I had the baked lobster mac and cheese. A great blend of pasta ,cheese, and buttery herbs that stayed creamy, topped with tender sweet fresh lobster. Save room for something from the desert menu or at least a specialty coffee or drink. They even had a date night special with a choice of entrees and wine (we were there in an off season for tourists), but we were enticed by the main menu. A great dinner, and all the hallmarks that they will have quality choices again when we come back.

This place was amazing, the view was spectacular and the waitress was wonderful. The food was delicious (definitely recommend the maine chowder) and since we were here on our honeymoon the chef did a really nice congratulations on our dessert!

We have been coming to Ogunquit for 5 years and this was the first time we tried the restaurant. Best meal we had. The mussels were huge!! Just a side note, we went to the Cliff house for drinks and apps and the mussels we had there didn’t even compare. My salmon was cooked perfectly and the duck was great. Overall, very impressed and would come back. No dessert but we had an espresso martini. See you next year.

We took a chance on our anniversary to stop here without a reservation. We had a wonderful expirence.

Our waitress, and even the bussers, were extremely kind and helpful. All of the food was spot on as well as the cocktails.

View can't be beat. Nice to visit in the winter.

My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary here and had a wonderful dinner. Staff made us feel very welcomed and were very attentive throughout our meal. Rarely a moment where we needed something and someone wasn’t there to assist us. The wine, the appetizers (blueberry salmon was delicious) and our mains (lobster mac and cheese has ruined all other Mac & cheeses for me!) were fantastic. As the sunset and the twinkle lights came on, we felt like we had a special evening on our hands. We were blessed with a handwritten chocolate “happy anniversary” with our dessert. 10/10 will come back with every OGT visit.

Not just your usual “seafood shack”. The view of the sea is stunning. The waitress was warm and friendly (and efficient) and the food was positively scrumptious. I heard the chefs were on iron chef
~ not sure if it’s true but the food was certainly top notch. Delicious, well-cooked and beautifully presented. If you can get a table downstairs by the windows (or upstairs outside if it’s pleasant) I highly recommend doing so.

The food was amazing (don't miss the Maine chowder) with a great wine selection and friendly, attentive staff. But you gotta go for the view!