M.C. Perkins Cove
Perkins Cove, Ogunquit
Restaurant in Ogunquit, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
M.C. Perkins Cove works for an easy Ogunquit occasion meal where the Perkins Cove setting matters. It is stronger for a seated dinner than for takeout or a quick casual stop; cross-shop Five-O Shore Road for a town dinner and Ogunquit Lobster Pound for a simpler lobster-focused meal.
About M.C. Perkins Cove
M.C. Perkins Cove is an Ogunquit restaurant with a limited weekly schedule and a smart-casual dress code. It is closed Monday through Wednesday, open for dinner on Thursday, open for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, open for lunch on Sunday.
Because the schedule is narrow, plan around the published hours rather than assumptions about menu, service style, price, or off-premise options. In Ogunquit, that makes M.C. Perkins Cove a choice to schedule deliberately, especially if the meal needs to fit a specific day of the week.
Choose it when the hours fit your Ogunquit plans
M.C. Perkins Cove works well in a plan that matches its operating windows: Thursday dinner, Friday or Saturday lunch or dinner, or Sunday lunch. If the group wants another option to compare, Ogunquit Lobster Pound is one possible reference point. Five-O Shore Road is another venue to consider when comparing plans.
For broader planning, use the full Ogunquit restaurants guide alongside lodging plans if dinner timing needs to line up with where the group is staying. The main practical point is simple: confirm the current schedule before going, because the restaurant is not open every day.
Who should pick another option
Pick another option when the timing does not work. Bald Head Coffee Co. Ogunquit Lobster Pound, Nubbs Lobster Shack, Five-O Shore Road, The Tiller Restaurant are other venues to compare depending on your plans.
The practical verdict: consider M.C. Perkins Cove when its Ogunquit hours match your plans and smart-casual attire fits the occasion. Avoid building the decision around assumptions about menu, pricing, seating, drinks, or takeout; those details should be checked directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 111 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- mcperkinscove.com
- Phone
- +12076466263
The take
The Take
The Vibe
M.C. Perkins Cove reads like classic Maine coastal dining: it emphasizes place as both setting and ingredient. The harbour’s working rhythms — lobster traps on the docks, skiffs returning from runs, and the salt-and-spruce air — shape the room’s character, while the dining experience keeps the water in view. The tone is refined without being fussy; the kitchen’s commitment to daily sourcing and seasonal variation gives the menu an honest, place-driven quality. Overall the restaurant feels rooted in regional tradition, offering an elegant but unpretentious sense of coastal New England.
Best For
This is a venue built for evenings when the view matters as much as the meal. The waterfront setting and a menu that tracks what comes off local boats make it especially well suited to date nights and special-occasion dinners where provenance and atmosphere are part of the point. Service leans toward attentive rather than theatrical, and the room rewards lingering over a multi-course meal. Travelers seeking a quintessential Ogunquit seafood experience — or locals marking a celebration with coastal clarity — will find the setting very much on brand.
Ordering Tips
Let the sea set the menu: ask your server what arrived that morning and order accordingly. Start with signature shellfish selections — the Grand Shellfish Tower is a natural choice for sharing — and don’t miss a steaming bowl of Maine Chowder to sample classic regional flavors. Because the kitchen emphasizes daily and seasonal variation, be prepared to follow recommendations rather than a fixed a la carte script. Sharing plates and seafood towers work well for groups, and servers can guide you to the day’s best shellfish and finfish offerings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate upscale-casual atmosphere with ocean views, soft lighting, and a relaxing seaside vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Maine Chowder
- Duck Duo
- Grand Shellfish Tower
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Five-O Shore Road, Notable alternative
- Nubbs Lobster Shack, Notable alternative
- Bald Head Coffee Co., Notable alternative
- The Tiller Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Ogunquit Lobster Pound, Lobster Pound, Lobster Pound
Restaurant context
How M.C. Perkins Cove compares in Ogunquit
M.C. Perkins Cove is the pick when the meal needs a stronger sense of place and an easier booking path. Five-O Shore Road is the better cross-shop for a town-centered dinner with a more conventional restaurant feel, while Ogunquit Lobster Pound is the more practical choice when the group wants lobster without making the room part of the decision.
For value, the casual peers are easier to justify. Nubbs Lobster Shack and Ogunquit Lobster Pound make more sense for a low-ceremony seafood meal, especially if the group includes kids or anyone who wants a quick turnaround. M.C. Perkins Cove is better for date-night pacing and a more polished setting.
Bald Head Coffee Co. is not a dinner substitute; use it for coffee or a light daytime stop. The Tiller Restaurant is the stronger resort-occasion alternative, especially for guests who want the whole evening to feel planned around the property rather than Ogunquit itself.
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Compare M.C. Perkins Cove
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.C. Perkins Cove | Ogunquit | ; | No published awards |
| Five-O Shore Road | Ogunquit | ; | No published awards |
| Nubbs Lobster Shack | Cape Neddick | ; | No published awards |
| Bald Head Coffee Co. | Cape Neddick | ; | No published awards |
| The Tiller Restaurant | Cape Neddick | ; | No published awards |
| Ogunquit Lobster Pound | Ogunquit | Lobster Pound | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7932024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6432023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to M.C. Perkins Cove?
Smart casual is the dress code. Choose neat, polished clothing rather than relying on beachwear or formalwear assumptions.
Is lunch or dinner better at M.C. Perkins Cove?
Both may be possible depending on the day. Hours are Thu 5–8 PM; Fri 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–8:30 PM; Sat 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–8:30 PM; and Sun 11:30 AM–3 PM. The restaurant is closed Mon–Wed.
What should a first-timer know about M.C. Perkins Cove?
Plan around the hours first: it is closed Mon–Wed, with dinner on Thu, lunch and dinner on Fri and Sat, lunch on Sun. Smart casual dress is the attire guidance.
What are other venues to compare with M.C. Perkins Cove?
Five-O Shore Road, Ogunquit Lobster Pound, Nubbs Lobster Shack, Bald Head Coffee Co. and The Tiller Restaurant are options to compare depending on your plans.
Is M.C. Perkins Cove good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned Ogunquit meal if the schedule works for your date. The smart-casual dress code also makes it reasonable to plan for a polished but not formal outing.
