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Kanu, Old Town, ME

Kanu

4.5
4.5
1142 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
A photo of Kanu restaurant

Kanu

4.5
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Bangor

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
KANU is a brand new 3-story restaurant, nightclub & rooftop patio located in the heart of downtown Old Town. The first floor offering an array of ambient possibilities; catering to all types of gatherings, both large and small.

NOTES:
Booking “Bar” is a seat on the 1st floor or 3rd bar*, there are no tables.
Booking “Counter” is an outdoor seat at our chair rail on our rooftop.*
Booking “Outdoors” is a table on our rooftop.*

*Guests must be able to walk up multiple flights of stairs. This outdoor seating experience is not undercover. In the case of rain, inclement weather, or extreme cold rescheduling/relocation may be necessary.

**20% gratuity will be added on tables of 6 or larger.
** 20% gratuity will be added on parties exceeding an hour after restaurant closes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 817-4100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Bard

Experiences

  • Chef Series: NYE Course Dinner

    US$100.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us New Years Eve for 5 chef courses created to give you something to celebrate going into 2025! Let's crack open the oysters and pop a bottle of champagne. Cheers to 2025!

What 1,142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Maine

    Great for brunch

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Good for groups

  • Maine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • Maine

    Contemporary American

  • Central Maine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kanu offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "superior service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance," especially on the rooftop, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While a few service hiccups were noted, the "delicious" menu options and "attentive" staff make Kanu a standout choice.

1,142 Reviews
  1. Dana

    Maine

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent. The restaurant called me Friday night wanting to know if I would like to have a Birthday card for my wife seeing it was her birthday and I said yes. I never did see the card. I was disappointed on that account.

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  2. Mike

    Maine

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I made an early reservation of 4 o’clock. When I arrived, they placed me and my wife in front of the big open window looking in at the kitchen and food preparing area. This was not what I expected for a nice evening dining. When I ask for a different table, they said they were gonna be crowded, but they would try. They did move me to a much nicer location. My second disappointment was when I ordered the steak that I came for, I was told that this nice restaurant was completely out of steaks, so our selection of food was very limited. Overall, this was not what I expected from what was supposed to be an upscale restaurant.

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  3. Cameron

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Kanu is an amazing experience their service is top notch and their cook go above and beyond to make your food so delicious. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a fancier dinner night! You won’t be disappointed

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  4. Whitney

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I wanted to celebrate my birthday with a dinner out. This was very different than all other local restaurants and did not disappoint. We will be returning!

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  5. Chris

    Maine

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was either very new or didn’t seem to care. We never received our drinks until after our app arrived which was over 15 minutes. Then the main course. My steak was fantastic but my wife’s scallops were WAY over seasoned with salt. Overall I don’t feel like a return trip will be worth it.

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  6. Michelle

    Maine

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was extremely disorganized and slow. We were on the rooftop which I get takes a bit longer but everyone’s food was cold and the drinks also took a long time to arrive

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  7. Kathy

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently had the pleasure of dining at Kanu, to celebrate a good friend’s birthday, and it was an excellent experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting with an upscale decor. The food was beautifully presented, showcasing the chef's exceptional skill and attention to detail, and most importantly- delicious! The service was prompt and courteous taking care to address any questions and making us feel valued as guests. I would like to give special recognition to the chef who provided service that went above and beyond. Based on my notes when making the reservation, he took the time to research the sourcing of certain food to ensure specific dietary needs were considered. It's rare to find such a commitment to guest satisfaction and it truly elevated our dining experience. We are already looking forward to a return visit!

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  8. Allison

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Probably more of a night club - we went for brunch. Extremely slow, food was cold, and order was mixed up. Quality of food was fair (bagels were fresh) and menu was interesting. Server was courteous. Ambience was lacking for a brunch spot. Ceiling lights only, in a room full of square tables and bare walls. Very industrial with a single screen running constant advertising for the bar. There are better options for breakfast in the area.

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  9. Ann

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From our drinks to appetizers to entrees to milkshakes for dessert. Every single things was delicious!!

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  10. Dawn

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch, the food was delicious. Definitely had a bit of a kick but we loved it! Our server was attentive and professional. We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

Kanu is rated 4.5 stars by 1142 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Kanu restaurant

Kanu

4.5
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Bangor

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kanu

283 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468-1530

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street and Center Street
  • Area
    Bangor
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Bard
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit
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