Magnus on Water

4.8

273 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
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
(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
Area
Biddeford
Cross Street
We are located at the intersection of Hill St. & Water St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Experiences

NYE Prix-Fixe Dinner!
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us this NYE for dinner featuring a special Prix-Fixe menu! Four course dinner for $85 per person. Choose from old favorites and new additions! Our full drink menu will be available with special wine pours for the night!
RING IN 2025!!
31 Dec 2024 only
Come join your favorite Magnus on Water humans to ring in 2025. Enjoy complimentary light bites before the ball drop, and a Prosecco cheers at Midnight! *Please Note* Our general food menu will not be available during this event. No fear! Bites will be available and the cocktail menu will be in her full form to sooth your emotions. We look forward to ringing in the new year with you!

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

Large Plates

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

Dessert

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

What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Maine
Innovative
Maine
Lively
Greater Portland
Best Overall
Greater Portland
Best Food
Greater Portland
Best Ambience
Greater Portland
Innovative
Greater Portland
Great for outdoor dining
Greater Portland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Magnus on Water delights with its inventive cuisine, creative cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" staff, "delicious" food, and "fantastic" drinks. The ever-changing menu keeps diners intrigued, while the cozy ambiance and beautiful outdoor patio enhance the experience, making it a "hidden gem" in Biddeford.

273 Reviews

D
Danielle
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner. Excellent service, cocktails and food were delicious.
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FaylindaK
Baltimore
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
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
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
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 17 November 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 16 November 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 15 November 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 15 November 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 10 November 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 8 November 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 4 November 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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FAQs

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

Magnus on Water is rated 4.8 stars by 273 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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.
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
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

NYE Prix-Fixe Dinner!

RING IN 2025!!

Menu

Small Plates

Yucca FriesUS$10.00

Papa HuancianaUS$14.00

Grilled ShrimpUS$18.00

Raddichio SaladUS$15.00

Sea Bass SashimiUS$21.00

Papa RellenaUS$16.00

Large Plates

Lomo SandwichUS$21.00

Aji de GallinaUS$26.00

Braised Short RibUS$36.00

Dessert

Arroz Con LecheUS$12.00

PicaronesUS$13.00

What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information