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I very rarely write reviews, but felt this one was necessary! My husband, 8 month old son and I ate lunch there and everything was great. The atmosphere was fun. It was a sunny, but cool day so we sat outside with a heater next to us and there was live music playing. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to provide risk free recommendations for my dairy and soy allergy…and confirmed with the kitchen that everything was prepared properly. The food was great! We will definitely be back!

As most of the restaurants in the area are already closed for the season, my wife and I came across this place. What a nice surprise! Every dish was very tasty and flavorful. We shared the "yesterday soup", mezze of hummus, tzatziki and bean paste, and the stuffed grape leaves. For the main dish we had the Mediterranean salad and the spiced lamb flatbread.

The place to dine in Ogunquit, Maine. We visited Nikanos for the first time after reading favorable reviews. For starters I ordered the mussels which were the best I've ever had. What flavor and the sauce was made with a delicate ouzo recipe. My companion had the grilled octopus over a mixture of beans, tomatoes and potatoes which were simply delicious. For entrees I ordered the braised lamb shank and the better half ordered the fish of the day which was branzino. Again both were wonderful and bursting with flavor. The service was great...our waiter Christian was doing double duty as a bartender but was up for the task. Our host, Mark and Jennifer, who are also the owners, were very present and friendly and checked in on us often even though it was a very busy night. We were not disappointed in Nikanos and will definitely return. We were very happy to see how bustling it was dispite Covid-19. We wish them continued success. Stop by and see for yourselves. You will be back as we will also. As of today the 22nd of August I have been back three times. Each time better than the last. Mark and Jennifer show there pride in a very vibrant and upcoming establishment. I commend them and the entire staff for dedication to a successful business. On July 30th, 2021 I had the pleasure to return to this very successful establishment. it was nice to be greeted by Jennifer and then Mark owners of the Fine Dining restaurant. The service staff and most importantly the executive chef continued with there expertise of taking care of the customer. The meals were superb and most satisfying. No matter what you decide to order you will happy with your selections. The mussels, lamb shank, chicken dish are to die for. Not to mention desserts. Come and be satisfied in service, food, and a place you can back to. Over and over again. They also have nightly entertainment. P.S. If Ali or Christian are tending bar. You are in fabulous hands.

The food was pretty good. The lobster pasta dish was good. The spanakopita was also good. The Greek salad was fresh. The very pleasant hostess found two seats at the bar to eat in this booked up restaurant. The male bartender was terrific, though the couple to our side laughed at how the female bartender completely ignored us and only paid attention to the alcohol drinkers (not professional, not nice).

We sat at the bar, having a dirty martini and a Greek mule. It was nice speaking with a fellow Greek, Niko, and hearing the family history in the restaurant business starting with his Γιαγιά. I have been to Greece numerous times--the octopus at Nikanos was probably the best I have ever had! It was the first time my friend had ever had it and she loved it!! Ευχαριστώ Νικανος!

My girlfriend and I were in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for the day just walking around the cute little town when I decided that we should take a drive up to Maine since we both have never been that far north before! It was around 5:30pm when we reached York, ME and I was starting to get hungry! She was as well! I pulled over and decided to look up places in the area and stumbled upon Nikano’s a town over! When we got there, we were greeted with a smile and the atmosphere of the establishment blew me away. It’s an outside seating restaurant with a small bar and an amazing menu full of great food. The bartender was beyond friendly and every single person there, staff and guests, were so so so nice to my girlfriend and I. We didn’t have a reservation for a table so we sat at the bar! It was a welcoming experience. She ordered the tomato flatbread and I ordered the lobster flatbread! Wow. Who knew a flatbread and a beer could taste that delicious. We haven’t felt secure about a place to eat in a long time. And it was our first time in the state of Maine! What a flawless experience. Thank you to Nikanos and to that sweet couple next to us that made us feel like we were at home. When I find myself up that way again, I know exactly where I am stopping to eat. 11/10.