Magnus on Water

Magnus on Water reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Steve

   Maine1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Magnus is a hidden gem in the little town of Biddeford. We were able to walk in on Saturday night with a party of four and had an unbelievable experience! The restaurant is intimate and decor warm and subtle. The service was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and Cherie made us feel at home like family. The wine and mini cocktail was delicious to start and every dish tasty and well thought out. The menu is small with a Peruvian flavor. What a treat! We definitely recommend this place to everyone and will most certainly be back! Thank you!
   

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   Carol

   Greater Boston32 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved the peruvian food. My husband and I shared the peruvian caesar salad, potato dish, branzino, and mushroom pasta. Very flavorful dishes. Very special cocktail menu, I particularly enjoy a drink cold the couchsurfer (tequila, mezcal cocktail). Very intimate dining. Very good service. We will definately be back and look forward to dining on the outside patio during the summer months
   

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   KellyM VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Magnus has been on our list to try for a long time. We came in for my husband’s birthday and had a delightful experience at the bar. The team behind the bar made our night extra special. The food was top notch with exciting dishes. Our group of 4 ended up sharing everything because it was that good! We’ll be back again asap!
   

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   Clayton VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, a delicious food and drink experience. An always evolving journey of delicious in season bites! 5/5!
   

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   Maxie

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   In Maine for one month, ate at Magnus four times. Rivals any Portland restaurant, gifted creative chef, owner/bartender Cat is the king of hospitality. Already our favorite restaurant. Period.
   

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   colleen

   New Orleans3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely amazing EVERYTHING!!! Food, wine, service- all perfection. Brought out of town guests here for dinner and we just had the MOST enjoyable experience. Will definitely be frequenting this gem!!!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was my second time there in less than a month, and just like the first time everything was perfection! From the staff, food and ambiance, I left completely happy and I cannot wait to come back! Kudos.
   

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   john

   Greater Boston9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It's a neighborhood gem here in Biddeford. We visit often.
   

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   Sheila

   Toronto6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been wanting to try this place for a while and was able to get a last minute reservation sitting at the bar. Jonathan was our server/bartender, who made us feel so welcomed as soon as we sat down. We started with cocktails, a Tarantula and a Cocoberry Negroni. Excellent! I love when a cocktail is so good that you feel the need to recreate it at home for houseguests! We shared the Roasted Caraflax Cabbage as an appetizer, which was like a warm Caesar salad flavored dressing over roasted cabbage, and the Papa Huancaina - amazing flavors in both dishes! Our main dishes were the Charred Branzino and the Pepper Braised Oxtail. I thought that the piece of fish was a little on the small side, very thin, but the flavor of the dish was really delicious. The Oxtail was really incredible. I'm pretty sure there was a hint of cinnamon in the dish, which really gave the dish a warm and cozy feel - perfect for a cold February night! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be bringing out of town guests here this summer!
   

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    Kate VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food is excellent and atmosphere is even better! This is our favorite neighborhood spot!
    

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