Magnus on Water

4.7

272 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Magnus on Water is a cocktail bar and restaurant that features Peruvian-inspired comfort food from Chef Rafael Zimmerman. Bar Director Brian Catapang helms the Pinnacle Award winning cocktail program at Magnus, with rotating, seasonal drinks to compliment the big flavors of Raf's food. Sustainability is paramount to us, and we work with farmers & fisherman who are respectful of Mother Earth, while working diligently to minimize waste.

Our space is polished, but still intimate and cozy, and in the summer Magnus on Water has a large outdoor patio, complete with gardens and fire pits. We also have a private dining room for large parties and are available for full or partial event rentals.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Peruvian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 494-9052
Website
http://www.magnusonwater.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rafael Zimmerman
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that seats up to 12 people, with a small lounge area. We offer event rentals of either our private dining room, our full inside space including the bar area, our patio, or the entire restaurant.

Location
12 Water St, Biddeford, ME 04005-5601
Neighborhood
Biddeford
Cross street
We are located at the intersection of Hill St. & Water St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Yucca Fries$10.00
Crispy fried yucca, served with three traditional Peruvian dipping sauces
Papa Huanciana$14.00
Crushed & fried whole potatoes, covered with a spicy hollandaise-esque Huanciana sauce
Grilled Shrimp$18.00
4 grilled prawns with Anticucho sauce (smoky, chipotle barbeque-esque), sweet & spicy crushed peanuts & aioli
Raddichio Salad$15.00
quinoa, radicchio, winter citrus, spicy ginger Acevichada dressing
Sea Bass Sashimi$21.00
bright & sweet passionfruit tiger’s milk (leche de tigre), avocado & gooseberry
Papa Rellena$16.00
mashed potatoes filled with spiced beef & currants, then deep fried into a fluffy, crispy potato ball

Large Plates

Lomo Sandwich$21.00
shaved beef, tomato jam, amarillo aioli with a Lomo dipping sauce, served on Little Spruce buns!
Aji de Gallina$26.00
spicy & savory chicken stew over rice, with aji amarillo & parmesan
Braised Short Rib$36.00
fall off the bone short rib, served in spiced mashed yucca & sweet potato puree

Dessert

Arroz Con Leche$12.00
cinnamon spiced sweet rice with warming fruit topping & toasted pecan
Picarones$13.00
sweet potato donuts with a pineapple, montenegro drizzle & sea salt

What 272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Innovative
Maine
Lively
Greater Portland
Best Overall
Greater Portland
Best Food
Greater Portland
Best Service
Greater Portland
Best Ambiance
Greater Portland
Innovative
Greater Portland
Great for outdoor dining
Greater Portland
Romantic
Greater Portland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Magnus on Water in Biddeford offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and "inventive, delicious dishes." The cozy, modern atmosphere and friendly staff create a welcoming environment. Guests rave about the "impressive cocktail program" and "unique, flavorful menu." Perfect for a special occasion or a delightful night out.

272 Reviews

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FaylindaK
Baltimore
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magnus is always a great experience. Food is complex and satisfying. Cocktails - we can’t get past the Couch Surfer, slightly spicy & in a beautiful glass. Service is helpful & friendly. Although we love the outdoor patio on this cold night we found the interior to be cozy & attractive. Thank you for a lovely experience; we will be back.
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Jennifer
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, drinks, service & setting! Grateful!
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Arch
New York City
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The most interesting menu, making for a great experience for anyone who likes to experiment. Wonderful service with friendly staff. We’ll be back.
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Heather
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Magnus continues to excel at what is becoming harder and harder to find: flavorful unique food that is well prepared with a great vibe. The team behind it continues to do a terrific job.
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Mara
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great flavor, lots of vegetarian options, and creative! We had a lovely meal there and enjoyed every bite
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Carol
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were great but the noise level was too high. My seat for the hi top was wobbly too.
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Bill
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is amazing! Great flavors, and perfect combination of spices! Very nice presentation for every dish! - The service can be improved. It seemed like there was only one lady hosting, and bringing the food, and most of the customers were waiting for a long time without any food on the tables. There was also a couple of tables with dirty dishes just seating there for more than half an hour. It would add a nice touch to bring a new glass when customers request a another drink, instead of pouring the wine in the same glass. - Since the food is South American, having some latin background music would make the ambiance a lot better.
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Travis
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a must visit. Try all the cocktails and enjoy all the details.
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Sophie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food here is phenomenal! It’s a delicious restaurant in an up and coming town, and worth the visit! The menu changes frequently, and while it’s Peruvian “inspired” it does cover all the bases!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic time sitting at the bar on a chilly fall night. Cozy vibe, wonderful food, great wine and even better company. Plenty of personality in this spot. Wish we lived closer as we’d be there once a week.
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FAQs

Magnus on Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 494-9052.

Magnus on Water is rated 4.7 stars by 272 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

12 Water St, Biddeford, ME 04005-5601

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located at the intersection of Hill St. & Water St.
Neighborhood
Biddeford
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Peruvian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rafael Zimmerman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.magnusonwater.com/
Phone number
(207) 494-9052
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that seats up to 12 people, with a small lounge area. We offer event rentals of either our private dining room, our full inside space including the bar area, our patio, or the entire restaurant.

Magnus on Water

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Small Plates

Yucca Fries$10.00

Papa Huanciana$14.00

Grilled Shrimp$18.00

Raddichio Salad$15.00

Sea Bass Sashimi$21.00

Papa Rellena$16.00

Large Plates

Lomo Sandwich$21.00

Aji de Gallina$26.00

Braised Short Rib$36.00

Dessert

Arroz Con Leche$12.00

Picarones$13.00

What 272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Magnus on Water offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Magnus on Water restaurant rated?

Is Magnus on Water currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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