TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

"Popped in for drinks and apps last night - genuinely blown away. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and the server was knowledgeable, friendly and..."

Mark Hanscom

Jessica Moreau-Berry

"Son and Daughter in Law took my husband and me for my birthday last night, as always everything was so yummy, and the very best..."

Gloria Willette Mank

"Eating out on a low carb day is nearly impossible. Thank you for accommodating my strange diet! My chicken and shrimp Cobb salad was amazing! My..."

Erica Berube

"Steak bomb sandwich IS the bomb! Beef, onions, peppers, mushrooms on a roll that is soft with crunchy crust. Absolute YUM! Pair with sweet potato..."

h8yners

"This place has a fantastic deck to soak up the sun, very friendly staff and good food. It’s off Main Street down the alley so you have to look for..."

Althea Grogan

"Excellent food. Did not disappoint on serving size. If you leave here hungry, it's your fault! Been here twice this..."

Gerry Reviea

"Good atmosphere. Busy night with a small staff. We were polite to our server and she graciously moved our orders ahead of larger parties. Be..."

Chris Farley

"Waterworks is one of those comfortable local places with great food and cocktails. The service is always friendly and fun, plus the bartender is..."

Gregory Jones

"Excellent local place. Food was great. Due to staffing shortages, the wait time to be seated was long, but server was very nice and..."

Eric L

"Never had a bad experience here. The food is always good. Service has always been great and it's just a nice place to..."

Tracy Sheppard

"Fish and Chips were ok. Fries were soggy. Have had way better here and as usual beers were poured perfect (Guiness could a little folding help) and..."

Joe Ogden

"Amazing food and great drinks. The staff is ok, but the bartender was great and super friendly. Great place for to go food as..."

Cameron Freeman

"Dined outside with friends. My broiled scallops were very good. Erin was very attentive. Great service. Great..."

Pat Struble

"Best all-around pub food in Rockland! The menu is expansive and everything I’ve ever gotten has been delicious. I recently had the turkey club and..."

Jared Fijalkowski

"Great service, good food and drinks! Very fresh seafood, amazing batter, I will go back..."

Todd Christopher

"A busy night of the Blues Festival and Waterworks was packed. Stir Frys and hot turkey sandwich were served hot, flavorful and fresh. Despite the..."

Connie Hanley

"Service was a tad slow even though they were staffed ok that eve. Food was fresh amd the French fries were crispy and..."

Amber Young-Dalton

Archer's On The Pier

80/100 (3608 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We both had the lobster rolls, came with fries & coleslaw . Best I've had , & we eat them alot . The coleslaw had a pepper taste ,, not to much but..."

Bernice Desrosier Landers Griffin

"Had a late lunch on the deck. View was awesome, cocktails were awesome (if a bit pricey), food was awesome, server was great. Lemon cooler (drink..."

Cliff Smith

"I love this place. I meet my now husband on our first date there and we absolutely love the place. We just went back after 5 years and had awesome..."

Carolyn Andrews

"The food was phenomenal ! The establishment was clean and appealing ! I sat at the bar and enjoyed a few drinks alongside a haddock dinner..."

Greg Bickford

"Always the best in town!!! The mussels were the best I’ve ever had 😋 highly..."

Jeremiah Goudreau

"By far, the BEST lobster roll I've ever had! Enjoyed the deck and the the view...waiters were on top if it. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."

Kathy Ball

"The food is great, staff is great, and the view is not too bad either!! One of my fav’s all year..."

Garth Hersey

"The clam chowder and Italian haddock was fantastic. Finished with a piece of blueberry rhubarb pie. Highly..."

Kristy Newton

"Had a great lunch! Clam Chowder was awesome as was the Lobster Roll. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the view was great. If we are ever..."

Rhonda Moler Singley

"I went on a lunch date and had one of the best dining experiences. Everything from service, apps, cocktails and the meal could not have been better...."

Helen Rogers

"Lovely, comfortable atmosphere, especially on the deck. Yummy drink specials and better than average seafood. Service was friendly and..."

Laura Rahaim

"Not only was our food superb (blackened halibut Ruben & lobster roll with hand cut fries) but we got to sit by an electric wood stove (it was very..."

Amy Christophersen Jacques

"Our server KK was energetic, friendly, and attentive. The House Muscles and Almond Crusted Flounder Special were excellent and the Lazy Lobster was..."

Dwight Barnthouse

"Absolutely the best lobster roll... Creamy, buttery and SO00 good! So much lobster I could not hardly finish the sandwich. The Old Bay seasoned..."

Tammy Sales

"Great views of the pier, plenty of food options, and good service! They do not take reservations, everything is first come first serve! The seafood..."

Luna L

"Stopped at Archer's for a drink and some apps. Wonderful experience! We had the pirates punch and a Paloma for drinks. Delish! We tried a seafood..."

jnfogler

"This is a great place to eat. Prices are reasonable, food quality is high end, portions are generous, views are rather nice and everything I saw..."

Thomas Malkin

"Our first time visiting the area and Archers came up on the top of the recommended restaurant list. Three words - King.Of.Clubs! This is a must when..."

Mark Pappalardo

"We sat outside in the covered area. You can't beat the view. The lobster roll was delicious. The bun was toasted perfectly. The french fries were..."

Linda A

"Fantastic location on Rockland Harbor out on a pier (180+ degree views) in a warm and cozy environment. Food is very good with a broad selection,..."

T Chambers

"Hope to come back when it's warmer! Clam chowder was delish! Everything was..."

Jessica Franks

"My server, Alicia, was really good- she kept checking on me and made sure I was comfortable outside. The NE clam chowder was pretty bland. The..."

Kayla Westpheling

"We had the lobster club sandwich. It was delicious. This one has defeated Bobby Flay's rolls. There was a lot of meat. $51 each Oyster shooter was..."

Chef Avinash Kapoor

"The food at Archer's on the Pier was amazing!!! I really enjoyed my order which was fish tacos and of course I tried my friends dishes that were..."

K Velasquez

"Warm lobster dip is amazing. So is the view. Our seafood was really good. Lobster dinner with chowder and corn was all prepared just right. Salmon..."

Pete Horeyseck

"The food was really good. We had steamed clams and mussels, shrimp, whole lobsters, clam chowder and a fried shrimp sandwich and all of it was full..."

John Hill

"Went here for our anniversary. The first table at which we were seated wasn't the best, so I explained to the host why we were there. They moved us..."

Steve Hefner

"Fantastic Lunch. We took a trip to Rockport, the menu and reviews enticed us to visit Archers. We were not disappointed. We were greeted and sat..."

Graham Vinson

Park Street Grille

"It's good food! The portions were decent, we enjoyed what we ordered, and it was above average and still tasty. The margaritas, though, were..."

Kathryn Garbuzinski

"Had a party of 4 - we stopped by for a quick bite - appetizers only - had a great view of the coastline. The complimentary Salsa and Chips were..."

Charles Hearn

"Park Street used to be fun and more inspired. The menu was good, and leaned heavily on Mexican, which was excellent. This was my second trip to..."

G to the B

"Had a great view. Ordered chips and salsa first, chips were ok but the salsa was amazing. I ordered the tostada salad, pretty good. My friend ordered..."

Brandy Louthain

"Our favorite place in Rockland! Food is excellent and tons of daily specials, John the owner chef is awesome. Heather the hostess is literally the..."

gretchen hanson

"I took my 20-month-old son there for lunch and the staff was accommodating and thoughtful of him. The food was good. I had tacos and we gave my son..."

Daniel G

"Three of us had dinner after the owls Head Classic car auction. A week ago Saturday. The server did a great job. We had a drink at the Bar on the way..."

Leo Wetherbee

"Best margaritas I've ever had... really good atmosphere, I order just a cheeseburger on my first trip and omg it was delicious.. I'll definitely go..."

J. RoY

"Fried whole belly clams are great, their tarter sauce is made in house(or at least I assume) and taste great, their slaw is also very good(not a slaw..."

Ernest P

"Our experience here was quite nice. The food and drink were excellent and the service was very good. When looking for the restaurant you may not..."

Mick Dunn

"Sat night dinner with friends. Had to wait approx 15 mins (even with open tables due to staff shortage) at the bar. Good service at the bar and..."

Debra S

"We vacation in Rockland every year and this is our first restaurant we eat at when we arrive. The food was very good as always and just a nice laid..."

anthony smith

"10/10 fries, very good Texas burger as well. Only complaint is I ordered my burger medium and received well done. Otherwise very good experience, I..."

Benjamin Misra

"A wonderful family owned cafe right next to the lighthouse museum. An eclectic menu with a lot of choices- from seafood to Mexican and traditional..."

Kari Backes

"Ritas are the best around. Can't go wrong with the New England Nachos! All the queso please. 😀..."

Brad Fillion

"Came here for a quick lunch. The service was superb and very attentive. Also very good value for the food. The lobster wonton was delicious, so was..."

A Miruru

Fog Bar & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"My wife and I were up in Rockland for the Maine Lobster Festival. We were looking for something other than seafood as a change of pace. We came upon..."

Brian Kohler Sr.

"Amazing food and best Dark and Stormies! Wonderful space for live music too. Highly..."

Stacy Kelly

"Loving dinner at Fog Bar & Cafe in Rockland, Maine. So quirky, so cute! Awesome cocktails, haddock croquettes, pickled veggie plate, fish tacos, duck..."

Jaimie Ermak

"One of my favorite places to go when I’m in Mid Coast. Fantastic beer selection, amazing food (absolutely the best fish tacos I’ve ever had),..."

John C. Madden

"Bar was excellent. Had a summer solstice drink...loved it! Great atmosphere. Would definitely..."

Mary Tussey Frew

"Great food and very friendly staff , drinks are great because of the selection I'd recommend everyone to stop by and give it a..."

Paul McKinney

"Staff is amazing, vibe is perfect....and you will never be unhappy ordering their fresh oysters or anything..."

Rachel W. Seitz

"Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Muddy Ruckus is the..."

Sherry Hafford Hundley

"It's a great place to go for a drink, meet new people and chat with friends. Sassy cocktails, banging coffee and more teas than you can shake a stick..."

Stacy Fulea

"We had the most vivacious waitstaff you could ever want. Her name was Nora. Before we took a bite she made our evening great. Food was terrific. It's..."

Kenneth J. Gross

"What a fun time!!! Great Vaudeville Act, amazing food and drinks. Be sure to try the Rockland Fries...you won’t be..."

Penelope York

"Great food great service great..."

Janice Brown

"We ate here tonight and the food was amazing! By far the best burger I have ever had in a restaurant! And the Bourbon Vanilla Gelato was sooo..."

Mark Fox

"Love this place! The beer list makes my inner nerd happy. I'm also a fan of the cocktail list, it's unique and offers a lot of flavors that you may..."

Ashley Steeves

"Great service great food. A fun evening. We'd recommend..."

Byron Gifford

"Absolutely amazing food and such an eclectic, fun, and chill vibe. We ate here twice this past weekend when we were away in Rockland for our..."

Javon Lashae Clark

"I loved the atmosphere and the..."

Jessica Szwez

"I gave a rating of 4 because despite the not great service the food was delicious! The line was out the door so I can understand being busy but we..."

Hailey DesRochers

"Five stars without hesitation. I feel bad for the people that do not feel this way. We picked it because we wanted somewhere casual and fun and..."

Justin Richardson

"Amazing food ,but that's not all the environment is spectacular. It's all about camaraderie, fun entertainment. And leaving your signature stamp..."

Dila Fonda

"I absolutely love this place. Excellent food — the BEST fish tacos I’ve ever had — and excellent drinks options highlighted by a killer beer..."

John C. Madden

"We got four plates. They we're all tasty and the service was friendly. Oysters were great..."

Justin French

"Fog Bar + Cafe is, first of all, an excellent bar. The bar features a comprehensive list of well crafted classic Cocktails but also keeps up with..."

N. G.

"The patio is beautiful and the food was amazing. Service also rocked. They had healthy, fresh food with lots of options. I had a vegan noodle bowl..."

Maddie B

"Limited but sufficient beer selection. The menu was interesting and the food tasty. The bar has a nice ambience and is conducive for conversation...."

Chris Lee

"This is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. The menu can be slow to change, which can be good or bad, but the food is very good. There are a..."

G to the B

"I had a fantastic experience dining here solo. My server was wonderful and very attentive even though I was a solo diner (aka usually forgotten). The..."

Collette R

"Very nice Cocktails. Truffle popcorn may be over done to you but to me it's still heaven. Great appetizers. Nice atmosphere. Always some old movie..."

Christopher Flansburg

"Stopped for a small bite to eat and a cocktail. Great cocktails, friendly bartender! The Mac and Cheese was just ok. Needed seasoning, richer cheese..."

Gayle Middleton

"You gotta love a restaurant with personality. There's a great feel here and it matches the food. Amazing meal from start to finish. Cocktail drinks..."

James H

"We loved the fish tacos... Drinks are..."

David Czerniawski

"Had a fantastic experience at Fog Bar during the week of 4th if July. Big party of 8 walked in with no reservation and they didn’t blink an eye -..."

Tricia Tiedt

"Really nice wait staff. Cool and cozy feel inside. My drink order was initially wrong and wait staff was very fast in fixing it. Only ordered drinks,..."

Jessie Robinson

"Fried oyster in lemon and capers, baked salmon with roasted garlic and fiddle heads and potatoes. Delicious and beautiful presentation. Service was..."

Jonathan Waldo

"Great music here! Eclectic style that suits it. Good beer list and fun cocktails. The menu is also unique and tasty, not your typical bar..."

Henry Lorraine

The Landings

Blueberry Bread Pudding

Flight of Bacon Strips

Oyster PO Boy & Monte Cristo

Bacon Flight Partially Consumed

Ham & Swiss French Toast Monte Cristo w Cheese Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice restaurant near the water in Rockland, enjoyed their Swordfish special. Despite coming near closing time, the staff was very..."

Rich Kahn

"Finally made it to the Landings and was very impressed. Nice menu, not just fried or all seafood. Clean. Nice view of the harbor. Our only complaint..."

Caroline Ronten

"Food, ambiance, and wait staff was all excellent. We would come again in a..."

J.K. Wright

"Absolutely lovely food and service here, this place is a photograph. We ate a delicious meal right on the water and forgot about everything else for..."

alison lorraine

"They have a whole separate outdoor patio Had lunch here today and it was really good! I ordered Haddock and chips! Yum! Coleslaw was so very tasty!..."

Kelly Galipeau

"We had a great meal with an amazing view of the bay. Our server was attentive and personable. Very enjoyable..."

Barb L

"Wow.....such a wonderful seaside restaurant with beautiful harbor views. Very courteous, friendly, helpful staff. Tried their Blueberry Margarita..."

Caitlin Adams

"Amazing seafood. Perfect Service. Comfortable and scenic atmosphere. Get here early on the summer..."

Robert Eklund

"Great food and outstanding staff! Really quick service with a pretty view/location facing the harbor! Would..."

Char Char

"Amazing view while we ate dinner. It was cold out so they offered me a blanket. Were visiting from indiana. Next time I'll wear a Hoodie..."

Mary Post

"The food was delicious the staff very nice and the owner is a wonderful lady, who made our night very special with this handwritten note and candle!..."

Becca Glasheen

"Great Food and friendly service staff! We will be back for the other items on the menu! Recommend the chowder and the little neck clams.... o and the..."

Chris Visagie

"The food is twice as good as the description! House made bacon is more like gourmet pork belly and yes even better with lobster salad. Staff is top..."

tom crocker

Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a fantastic micro-brew pub here in downtown Rockland. We visited a couple of times over the course of the week and had a great experience each..."

Mick Dunn

"Their post covid hours suck, I'm not going to lie. But when you catch them open, the food, atmosphere, selections, and staff are all wonderful...."

Naomi Monroe

"Nice brewery right downtown in Rockland. They master brew their own beer as well carry others on tap. Full bar with restaurant menu. Tables and a..."

Verthosand Photography

"Very nice and relaxed Atmosphere, great Food, shout out to Patrick for always being on..."

Jahrad “Stifler” Spencer

"Matthew was the best in so many ways I was your first and you where my first. It’s a loving memory that I shall never forget. When I lay my head at..."

Henry White

"Food was alright. Steak and cheese sandwich was pretty skimpy on the meat. The pulled pork sandwich was good. Service was good. Ordered two beers and..."

Kayla

"Our favorite place to stop, always amazing and friendly service, drinks are phenomenal and the chowder was delicious. We will definitely be..."

Nick McRae

Shannon O'Brien

"Fun spot with some good, local beer. Cheese steak sandwich looked great, and we were in and out fast. Servers were all smiles, and it was a busy..."

Nathan Wilke

"I've only been here for drinks a couple times and like to come here. It's a laid back atmosphere. They had live music the last time I was in on a..."

Jenna Carlson

"Dropped by in a rainy night during a fall visit. Being end if season other options were packed or closed so we gave it a go. Found some seating at..."

c “cfl” lane

"Nice brewpub with classic New England fare and traditional pub grub. Great lunch specials and the Twin Screw Pale Ale can’t be beat. Beer flights..."

Andrew Bartley

"Great warm lobster roll. Busy on a Sunday afternoon. Great service even though they were short..."

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