If you’ve ever dined on a luxury ocean liner, you know: Water all around piques your appetite, invites you to slow down and enthralls throughout a meal like no other show on earth. And if you haven’t, that experience awaits at the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort’s glass-walled, waterfront, fine dining restaurant: Ocean.
Memorable evenings at Ocean begin with cocktails while lounging on the inn’s front porch or at the bar. Continue your culinary journey in the dining room, where every table has breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean. Ocean’s three-course tasting menu changes with the seasons, showcasing not only Maine-caught seafood, but the best of what is grown, raised and produced locally. The eye-pleasing creations take inspiration, too, from across the Atlantic. Expect the familiar flavors of southern France and the Mediterranean with intriguing new twists, plus an international selection of wines.
For the 2023 season, Ocean is delighted to offer a three-course tasting menu priced at $95++ per person. Add Chef’s wine pairing for an additional $60 per person.
Holiday Dining at Ocean
Mixology at Ocean
Saturday, April 8th | 2-4pm | $75
Learn how to prepare classic cocktails with our team of skilled bartenders. Ocean’s cocktails are designed to match the restaurant’s elevated ocean side dining experience. You’ll learn to craft classic cocktails with a modern twist at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort’s restaurant, Ocean.
Watercolor Painting at Ocean
Saturday, March 18th | 2-4pm | $65
Saturday, April 1st | 2-4pm | $65
Enjoy taking a moment to create your own watercolor masterpiece, with local artist, Diane. You will have plenty of inspiration to choose from at Ocean’s dining room at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, located on Ocean Ave with an uninterrupted view of Maine’s rocky coast. Each paint night is themed and includes one glass of bubbles.
Executive Chef Peter Rudolph
Peter’s most recent history stems from The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine where he held the role of Executive Chef of Union Restaurant. Having extensive experience with The Ritz-Carlton, a luxury multinational hotel, Peter began his career there and rose to Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine at The Ritz Carlton Atlanta, Marina Del Rey, and Half Moon Bay.
After his significant time with The Ritz-Carlton and before moving to the East Coast with his family, Chef Peter was the Executive Chef of Madera Restaurant and Madera Bar at Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel & Resort, a Michelin-rated restaurant.
Guest Chef: Caviar & Champagne
Saturday, March 25th | 5-8:30pm | $300++ per person
Ocean, a glass-walled and oceanfront restaurant at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, is excited to present another Guest Chef Dinner! Join us for an evening of indulgence, as Executive Chef Peter of Ocean welcomes Chef Dan Broccuzzi of Browne Trading Co. on Saturday, March 25th for a special “Champagne & Caviar” dinner. Priced at $300++ per person, our five delectable courses – Beluga Caviar, Osetra Caviar, White Sturgeon Caviar, Salmon Roe, and Mango Caviar – are the delicacies that will adorn your evening’s menu, paired with French Champagne for each course!
Named one of the “Top 100 Scenic Restaurants in America” by Open Table reviewers!
“Generous windows allow guests to appreciate the food, the view, and the fantasy within the dining room, which is illuminated at night by the soft glow of votive candles.”
–Down East Magazine
“The dining room at Ocean is a gracious two-tiered space with an intimate bar area in front. No matter where you sit, the ocean vistas are spectacular – it’s picture-postcard Maine.”
–Portland Press Herald
Voted “Best Ocean View”.
–Yankee Magazine
“Ocean is one of those rare treats where the alchemy of service, food, and good company culminate into a special dining experience. Ocean gets top marks for its views of Walker’s Point– the compound of President George H. Bush and his family on the Atlantic Ocean– while you linger over duck magret, the beef duo (of mignon and short ribs bourguignon), or of course, lobster.
– Travel & Style
“Fine New England Dining in Maine. The view from Ocean restaurant is breathtaking. Relax with a craft cocktail on the quintessential New England porch. Then, enjoy classic Lobster Thermidor appetizer or Butter Poached Lobster, Red Beet Potato Gnocchi, Horseradish Cream, Pickled Pears and Sage Roasted Root Vegetables. The menu changes with each season featuring Maine-caught seafood, and the best of locally grown and raised cuisine.”
– AFAR
If you’ve ever dined on a luxury ocean liner, you know: Water all around piques your appetite, invites you to slow down and enthralls throughout a meal like no other show on earth. And if you haven’t, that experience awaits at the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort’s glass-walled, waterfront, fine dining restaurant: Ocean.
Memorable evenings at Ocean begin with cocktails while lounging on the inn’s front porch or at the bar. Continue your culinary journey in the dining room, where every table has breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean. Ocean’s three-course tasting menu changes with the seasons, showcasing not only Maine-caught seafood, but the best of what is grown, raised and produced locally. The eye-pleasing creations take inspiration, too, from across the Atlantic. Expect the familiar flavors of southern France and the Mediterranean with intriguing new twists, plus an international selection of wines.
For the 2021 season, Ocean is delighted to offer a three-course tasting menu priced at $85++ per person. Add Chef’s wine pairing for an additional $65 per person.
Upcoming 2020 Events
MOTHER’S DAY
Celebrate Mom at Ocean! We will be serving dinner from 12-5pm on Sunday, May 10th. Our regular dinner menu will be available, plus a selection of specials.
WINE DINNERS | $85 per person
Celebrate the season with a Wine Dinner at Ocean. Chef Justin Owen will be preparing a 4-course tasting menu with wines to pair. Price includes tax and gratuity. Stay tuned for upcoming Summer & Fall dates!
