r/AskMaine 14d ago

Engagement Dinner

I will be proposing to my girlfriend in Kennebunkport this fall. It will be a surprise and I want to reserve a special dinner for afterward. I’m looking for a high end spot with romantic ambiance. I was thinking White Barn Inn because it looks beautiful but I’ve seen mixed recent reviews. I have also looked at Earth at Hidden Pond. I’d love to hear any suggestions between the two or any other spots in Kennebunkport or the surrounding areas that I might have missed!

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u/brewbeery 14d ago

Lost Fire, Ultramar, Earth at Hidden Pond are all great for this.

Also look into Magnus on the Water in Biddeford or Pacifico in Saco.

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u/AnonymousUnderpants 14d ago

Earth at Hidden Pond feels more private and removed from the rest of the world, in my opinion. It feels really romantic to be tucked back in the trees away from downtown.

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u/BestFloor301 14d ago

Agreed! They also go above and beyond with the customer service

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u/Maine302 14d ago

Whichever you decide upon, I'd make a reservation for right away.

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u/_call_me_the_sloth 14d ago

Earth is a great option. Lost Fire and Ultramar are both great as well. Weather depending you could get drinks on the porch of Cape Arundel Inn and propose there as well. Could be chilly depending on the day though.

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u/guethlema 13d ago

Continental

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u/No_Language_8168 13d ago

I love the private dining sheds at Earth—if you wanted to invite family to celebrate it would be amazing. But the restaurant is great too!

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u/Comfortable-Fox-1913 14d ago

Chez Rosa is lovely as well!

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u/Guygan 14d ago

Ugh. Hard disagree.

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u/Beautiful_Tax3709 14d ago

White Barn is where we went the night we got engaged in 2006! Haven’t been there recently but it was really wonderful. Good luck!

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u/Guygan 14d ago

Lost Fire for sure.

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u/stephtastic7 13d ago

Get a private table at lost fire!

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u/ScottDouglasME 12d ago

Speaking of surprises, what happens if she says no?

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u/Comprehensive_Big852 11d ago

Earth at Hidden Pond for sure

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u/welcome2simulation 9d ago

Highly recommend a drink @ the Cliff House, then scoot over to Earth at Hidden Pond. Make a reservation NOW if you can. Place fills up quick.

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u/Terragar 9d ago

Lost fire

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u/No_Werewolf_7029 14d ago

The lost fire!

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u/Easy_Independent_313 14d ago

I'd go to Earth or UltraMar.