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On The Marsh Bistro
On the Marsh Bistro resides in a converted barn and farmhouse circa 1800 on 3 acres of plantings alongside a tidal salt marsh. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, James Beard Presenter 2011, NECN Platinum Plate, Voted Most Romantic and one of the top ten restaurants in Maine. Great for European style Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners and Corporate Meetings. For the Adventuresome, try the table in the kitchen: bright lights, dirty dishes passing by and a peek behind the scenes of culinary skills at its best. Or try The Owner's Table where Exec. Chef Jeffrey A. Savage will create a menu especially for you paired with Wine. Requires one month notice. For our most romantic settin, request Table #16 and be tucked away with your loved one. You are invited to dine in a captivating interior with Antiques, Collectibles and Art, all available for purchase. Menu changes weekly. "It is around the table that friends and family best understand the warmth of being together..." Denise Rubin, Proprietress
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18 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 18 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(4)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- romantic(17)
- special occasion(16)
- fit for foodies(12)
- scenic view(9)
- notable wine list(7)
- good for groups(6)
On The Marsh Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mom loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brought Mom and Dad for Mothers Day. In their 70's, They can be a little picky, especially at new restaurants. We were extremely pleased with our entire experience and look forward to making it a traditional!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dinners on a quiet Sunday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I had dinner at On the Marsh last Sunday night. The food, service & ambiance was top notch. The restaurant was very quiet allowing us to have an unrushed, quiet dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. Patrick was our waiter (and bartender), and his service was outstanding and friendly. Since it was not busy, we had a few enjoyable conversations with him but not to the point where our dinner was interrupted. I had an iceberg wedge for an appetizer and my wife had tomato soup. Both were very good and a great way to start our dining. For main courses, my wife had beef tenderloin and I had a shrimp & lobster combination. Both meals was excellent and nicely presented. Drinks and the overall setting added to a perfect evening."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fine dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you like to eat well this is the place to be, price is $$$$ but well worth the treat . If you are in a rush go to a fast food place and take a tums"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An experience - not just a dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was the 4th time in 4 years we have made the drive to Maine from Massachusetts for a dinner at On The Marsh. The first time we remarked that it may have been the best dining experience we'd ever had. The second time was even better. By the third time, the family was looking forward to it and talking about it every day for the couple of weeks leading up to it, and it lived up to the hype again. By now it has become a family tradition to have our "best meal of the year" at this establishment. The food and flavor is so good that going here is an experience. I would be surprised if none of my 3 teens decide to get married here, such is the institution that On The Marsh has become to our family. Tip of the hat to the chef and staff!"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Add another short rib?
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The dining experience was pleasant enough. The waitress was cordial without being overbearing and we did not feel at all rushed, which was nice. The food was good, but the portions are a little too small, given the prices. My dining companion especially enjoyed his short ribs, but said there were just too few of them. It was my birthday which we noted when I made the reservation and there was no acknowledgement of it. I can live with that, but I was disappointed that they advertised a piano player and there was none to be found. It was early in the season, so I guess they get a pass for that."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We are frequent customers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We are frequent customers here and have never been disappointed. Always something new and different offered, too"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 7 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Kennebunk Find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had passed On the Marsh for years on my annual visit to friends in Kennebunk and never thought of dining there. The reason: it looked uninteresting - someone's house, a little too close to the road turned into a restaurant. On my latest trip, I looked up restaurant reviews on line for the Kennebunk area and read very good things about On the Marsh. I'm so glad I did. We were celebrating a special event, and the restaurant was beautiful, service attentive, and very good food."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice experience. Went to On the Marsh for my wife’s birthday. Couldn’t have selected a better restaurant. The dining experience of the White Barn Inn at half the price. The food portions were perfect the food was excellent."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
On the Marsh Bistro was an
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"On the Marsh Bistro was an incredible dining experience. The ambience was soft and romantic. The service was wonderful. The waitstaff was there when you needed them but never hovered or rushed us out. The food was perfectly prepared and very tasty. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for On The Marsh Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Try the "Dining in the Kitchen"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Try the "Dining in the Kitchen" option. It is a wonderful experience. The staff is very warm and the food is delicious and indulgent. We would definite go here again."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for On The Marsh Bistro
Based on the average of (8) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate