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Magnus on Water, Biddeford, ME

Magnus on Water

4.9
4.9
301 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Healthy

  • Maine

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Maine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Maine

    Lively

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • Greater Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magnus on Water is a "hidden gem" in Biddeford, offering a cozy, intimate dining experience with "delicious food, great cocktails," and "attentive, friendly" service. The Peruvian-inspired menu is "creative and flavorful," and the cocktails are "outstanding." The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for any occasion.
301 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to Magnus on Water. Everything was truly outstanding.

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    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was expecting at least a bit more of a Peruvian flavor but I’m definitely biased being Peruvian myself, so it was never quite going to be perfect. Either way, pretty great, would definitely come back once the full menu is back in season to try more of the food that I was looking for.

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  3. Steve

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    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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  4. Carol

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    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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  5. KellyM VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    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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  6. Clayton VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 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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  7. Maxie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  8. colleen

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  10. john

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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FAQs

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

Magnus on Water is rated 4.9 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Magnus on Water

12 Water St, Biddeford, ME 04005-5601

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located at the intersection of Hill St. & Water St.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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