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McKay's Public House


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3 of 5 stars
maine
9 Nov 2009

I took a bite in to a Mckay's hamburger and it was like biting in to a water ballon , but the service was great! more

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5 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
21 Oct 2009

Who would have thought that a place with the name of an Irish pub would have such a great wine list and menu? We tried it because it was literally the only place open at 9:00 p.m. (things close early in this small village). The food was superb -- apps, salad, entree and dessert -- as was the service. All... more

Excellent!
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5 of 5 stars
washington dc
19 Oct 2009

We had such a good dinner at McKays on our last night of vacation (last week). There three of us, and we all had wonderful meals. Especially to be recommended was the fried chicken liver appetizer. My companions both raved. I particularly can't stop thinking about the mac and cheese with lobster. We were seated promptly, having made a reservation,... more

Great Spot
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4 of 5 stars
Portsmouth, NH
22 Sep 2009

Sat on the heated outdoor porch on a chilly September night. Duck egg rolls were great, mushroom pasta special was devine, and pork chop was mammoth. Service could have been a tad bit more attentive, but I think our girl was just helping out due to an unsual late-season rush on a Sunday night. Will definitely be back... more

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4 of 5 stars
Wenatchee
17 Sep 2009

We ate here last night & had a great beet salad with goat cheese and lobster. The lobster was a challenge - 1st time - but none the less good. Clean and good service. more

Entres and prices range from great pub chow to fine dinners. Comfortable environment. Crab cakes were just grand, better than I had in Maryland. Clam chowder, hard to beat my own but I have to admit, their's was awesome! Shephard's pie, nice, really nice. Irish beef stew, tastes just like what I had in the pubs in Belfast, Ireland, yum!... more

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3 of 5 stars
Newport RI
11 Sep 2009

We enjoyed the atmosphere and service was attentive, however the meal was somewhat bland. more

Excellent
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4 of 5 stars
NJ
7 Sep 2009

We sat outside on a beautiful evening. The trees are lit up with christmas lights, and made a quaint setting. Our waitress was very good, and the food was excellent. open for dinner more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
28 Aug 2009

McKay's offers seating outdoors, on a porch and inside an old house in Bar Harbor; excellent and fresh food that was a great alternative to Maine's ubiquitous lobsters/fried clams/etc. Our waiter seemed to be a dope-smoking college kid on break who looked like Shaggy from Scooby Doo and knew about as much about the menu; we ended up having a... more

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2 of 5 stars
Boothbay Harbor Maine
23 Aug 2009
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We were greeted and seated in a timly manner. Very hot day in Bar Harbor Aug 16th 2009, 90 degs. For a family of 5 we had Ginger ale with a black thing floating in the glass. *GROSS*. Baked brie that was the best thing we had .... House salad and ceasar salad was good very small in portion for... more

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McKay's Public House Address

231 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 34275
Tel: (207) 288-2002
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.