TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

Christy Dines

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Kierdog kier dog

"The food and the staff were great. Despite being a rainy night, we were able to seat our family of five under the tent and enjoy dinner comfortably...."

Jared Avery

"Stumbled on this place while visiting Rockland for one night. Warm fire on a chilly grey night, some nice electronic music, comfy atmosphere, super..."

Sarah Glatz

"They are currently dining outside with a very cool atmosphere. There are fire pits and live music. Extensive menu that you order at window and then..."

Cathy Reale

"The Chowda guy haddock chowder is so ridiculously good... Heaven in a bucket!!! The owner's company was a real treat..."

Andrea Oberlander

"Delicious Maine welcome in Rockland. So many options on their menu. I did not regret the Moscow Mule and Lobster Mac & Cheese, with homemade pasta...."

Elizabeth Clark

Lobster Grilled Cheese

Lobster Roll

Lobster Roll and French Fries

French Fries

Chili Cheeseburger Basket

Cheeseburger

Grilled Chicken Garden Salad

Burger

Haddock Reuben Sandwich

Fish

Hamburgers

Lobster Roll Basket with Fries Upgrades to Garbage Fries

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Bacon cheeseburger

Fresh Maine Crab and Lobster Salad

Popcorn Shrimp

Fresh Maine Crab Roll with Fries

Deluxe Cheeseburger Basket

Crab Roll on Gluten Free Bun

Lobster

Haddock Sandwich with Onion Rings

Chili

Fresh Haddock Sandwich

Deluxe Cheeseburger and Garbage Fries

Crab

Hazel's Sausage with Fries

Clams

Garbage Fries and Double Cheeseburger

Fresh Maine Crab Melt

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Absolute best!!!! The staff is amazing along with the food. The service you get here is by far the best in Rockland and honestly if I could rate..."

Justin Sanford

"I really love this place. The lobster roll was excellent. Plenty of lobster mixed with just enough mayo in a toasted hot dog roll. My friends had the..."

Kathy Lafontaine

"We stopped here today and had crabmeat roll baskets! DELICIOUS! The crabmeat had only a little mayonnaise and the "Maine" hotdog roll was filled to..."

Dottie Comeau McCartney

"Was in Rockland for work stuff and a co-worker suggested this place. I went the boring route with a burger and fries. Yet it was somehow next level!..."

John Vincent

"The food is absolutely delicious, and the staff is the friendliest. Would definitely revisit if ever in the..."

Britney Merriam

"This place is beyond good n fresh they r quick..she even took it out to me..I just luv these folk..please try them..won't..."

Leanne Hooper

"Amazing service and staff! Best little takeout place around..."

Kristen Koenig

"Good food,polite service and attention to detail.I have already gone twice in a couple of weeks.That's a lot for me! I don't eat out very often. A..."

Brenda Elliott

"Hazel's is my favorite burger spot in Rockland! Great food and friendly..."

Terri Lea Smith

"These guys are awesome! Quick, friendly, and laid-back. The fries are great- seasoned and crispy. Clean bathroom..."

Jocelyn Tidwell

"Amazing food. Best burger in..."

Rob Powers

"Awesome delicious food, well worth going out in the cold weather!!! Only 3 days left 2017 season - go enjoy before they close! I..."

Emily B Seavey Warman

"I had the Crab Cake sandwich and my husband had the Bleu Cheese Burger....both were incredible! The drinks included in the basket are very generous..."

Shawna McNamara

"Absolutely wonderful customer service. The food was delicious and hot. Our doggy pal enjoyed dining with us at the shady picnic tables. Thank you..."

Amber Renzi

"Hazel's Take-Out is a must visit! My family and I stopped by on our way up the coast. I had their Lobster Melt, the rest got the fried clams and..."

Hans Husurianto

"Great little food shack. I enjoyed a very tasty lobster roll that was full of lobster. The other options (burgers, sausages, cheesdsteaks, etc) mean..."

Alexander Kontoleon

"Magnificent place for a quick lunch in Rockland. The lobster roll and fries were great, and the raspberry milk shake was tasty. Highly..."

Thomas Zeigler

"We’re traveling through Rockland and saw this cute take-out joint pop up on Google maps as we’re searching for food in Rockland. Amazing chili..."

Rylee M

"Delicious! We pulled in on a rainy dark evening and they were open and ready with hot food. We had a haddock fish sandwich which was so good. We..."

Kevin Howard

"Hazels was absolutely FANTASTIC!! A must visit. Best lobster roll of our Maine..."

Rebecca Moore

"Amazing food, service with a smile nothing more you could want from a little location on the corner of the..."

Trenton hooper

"Hazel's food was excellent. There's 4 of us. We had 1. the crab cakes 2. Lobster roll with butter. (2) 3. Fresh Maine crab melt. Crab cakes was..."

Ed Starowicz

"Great place for seafood! Order at the window and they bring your food to your picnic table or your car. Haddock sandwich and haddock reuben are..."

Jim and Debbie Mangiapane

"Great food prepared fresh and served..."

Bill Piersol

"Very nice place to get away and enjoy good food. Lobster roll is on point . The crew are friendly and bring your food to your table or vehicle. The..."

Real world pew pew (The BLUR)

"Nice place to sit outside or to get food to go. Fries were really crispy and good. We also had the homemade Maine Blueberry Crisp, which was a..."

Joe McGinnis

"My daughters won a gift certificate to this place. We got our take out and enjoyed it picnic style. The three of us shared fish and chips. Absolutely..."

Matt Clements

"If you are in Rockland stop I’m at Hazel’s. The food is terrific, very friendly service, clean clean restrooms and even entertainment by the..."

Ken Rogers

"Had a double burger and garbage fries with Arnold Palmer for a beverage. The garbage fries were fantastic and the burger was nice and juicy. The..."

Joshua Youngsma

"Our #2 favorite lobster roll. Gotta take it to go or eat at a couple of picnic tables. Nice gals serving good..."

Noni Parrish

Rock City Cafe

Rueben Breakfast Wrap

Sandwiches

Quesadilla

Peanut Butter Cheese Cake Slice

Grilled cheese

Cortado

Cherry Blackberry Pie

Scone

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Soft Scrambled Egg with Mushroom Spinach

Magnum Latte

Swiss Alps Mocha Latte

Sham Rock City Shake

BLT

Bacon Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"Swung by to pick up a bag of coffee beans (beans, not ground) to keep at the house. I only can speak for the coffee and it was great! Excellent bag..."

Chelsea Acosta Patel

"Get all the fall vibes in Maine during summer, so I requested a fall flavor drink. The barista added maple syrup to my gingerbread latte and it was..."

Jennifer Allen

"The best coffee I’ve ever had! The staff were extremely kind. We also ordered some of their breakfast burritos and they were delicious too! Will..."

Kimberly Brown

"Cute coffee shop on the main stretch of Rockland. They serve breakfast and lunch food in addition to drinks, and have a good amount of indoor..."

ruby

"Rock CityCafe appears to celebrate diversity and I found hair that represented every color of the rainbow at this place. It is a collective which..."

Gay Vagabond

"Great atmosphere and even better coffee. Breakfast is quick and never fails. Staff very..."

Dustin

"Such a lovely local coffee shop and co-op with delicious coffee and food! They have their own coffee line and there’s a bookstore in the shop...."

Lydia Simmons

"Popped in because our hotels breakfast tasted like it was expired. 2 minute walk, friendly staff. I walked in and had no idea what I wanted, Wyatt..."

Jenna Rose

"Delicious coffee and food!!! Busy place at 10am but definitely worth the wait. Gingerbread iced latte was incredible 😚 and hubby's maple coffee..."

Cady Phelps

"We visited Rock City Cafe a few times while on vacation and absolutely loved it. The coffee was one of the best we’ve ever had. We even purchased..."

Amanda B.

"Coffee selection is very good. All made with their own roasts. You can even buy beans to make your own coffees at home. The breakfast sandwiches are..."

Garrett Vanasse

"An excellent non-chain coffee shop. Had the egg, mushroom, spinach and swiss wrap. Yum! Was super busy (most likely because of the Lobster Festival)...."

Jim Michaud

"Great selection of coffees and food. Nitro cold brew was..."

Josh

"I ordered the iced mocha and Mexicali burrito and it was just amazing. I would say this is better than Starbucks or..."

Jaron

"I ordered the bacon, sausage, and cheese egg sandwich with a flat white. Lovely place and with the updated precautions. I felt very safe. You wait in..."

Diana Nguyen

"Great iced coffee! I love the ambiance and atmosphere at Rock City! The bookstore in the back half of the building is so unique and offers so much..."

Patrianna Ferris

Rockland Cafe & Bakery

86/100 (1542 ratings)

Fried Whole Belly Clams

Steak and Cheese Omelette

Fish & Chips

Shrimp

Whats the Prize of Seafood Combo at Rockland Me Cafe

Lobster Roll

Lobster Roll Butter Instead of Mayo

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"These folks do a great job with what they do. Diner feel where real people are actually making the food and not depending on the freezer. We went..."

Bobby Brumley

"We ended up in Rockland for a night and lucked up and found this food gold mine! It's the perfect laid-back place. FYI: There are 2 entrances, one on..."

Josh Zeigler

"You go here for seafood - and a lot of it. My wife had the double lobster and I had a fish basket. She really enjoyed the lobster. I felt the fish..."

joe b

"A must try place for a great authentic local experience! The food was very delicious and fresh! The lobster was great, the fish cakes very delicious..."

Wassim Ayass

"Quite good! Tastes like hometown diner food served with a smile! The portions were sizeable, reasonably priced, and came out quickly, and piping hot!..."

Rachel Carr

"Dropped by for lunch. Service here is basic. Don’t expect bells and whistles. But the food is phenomenal. I’ve never had a lobster roll in..."

Danny Chong

"Great little diner with a wide variety of great tasting food. Nothing fancy. Lots of focus on seafood dishes, but there is something for a variety of..."

Russell Poulin

"What an amazing little spot in the middle of Main St Rockland! I had never been here for any type of food as we live more than an hour away. Great..."

Charlotte Greene

"Wish I could rate this place more than 5 stars! We were out for a drive and found ourselves hungry in Rockland, ME. We saw this little cafe and..."

Nancy Henion

"They was so good to me I thought online said it was 8$ for what I got but it was $15 so I didn’t have enough money with me to pay for it all and..."

Felichia Glidden

"Our group of four stopped by on a Sunday for early dinner. There was a bit of a wait for a clean table, but you could tell those servers were..."

Abby

"Had the lobster roll. It was delicious. So good in fact it will never leave your hand, unless it’s for the fries! This place has a lot to offer and..."

Matthew Loga

"Wonderful co-op type restaurant. Cozy atmosphere with the added bonus of a small bookstore in the back. Prices were reasonable and food was..."

Gary Ma

Primo

86/100 (1990 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Came here after seeing the restaurant on No Reservations. It was the ideal restaurant for our honeymoon. Drove up from Portland, Me and it was well..."

Nader Kardoush

"This was my first time here. The food was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was calming. Our waitress was both fun and professional and you could..."

Victoria Fortnam

"What an incredible dinner. The cocktails are delightful and well made. The wine selection is incredible. We had 4 apps (2 salads, quail, octopus) and..."

Elyse Welch

"Primo is one of our favorite places, we have been coming the past two summers from Massachusetts specifically to dine at primo, this summer we made..."

Cristal M

"Fantastic experience tonight! Every dish we tried was delicious and the service was superb. Our server Justin made excellent recommendations and..."

Ashlee Smith-Davis

"A great culinary experience! Not shown the pizza “appetizer” is large and definitely for a table of six to share but also was extremely..."

Andrea Goldbaum

"What can I say that hasn't already been said? Everything was outstanding; the flavors were absolutely beautiful, the service was friendly and warm..."

Lori B.

"Amazing experience here. The food is phenomenal along with the service and atmosphere. I love taking out-of-town guests..."

Kelly Hall

"I am on the fence with our experience. It was a great meal, the atmosphere was ok and over all we had a good time. We ordered the scialatelli with..."

albert corona

"Went for the oyster Sunday afternoon. It was an absolutely beautiful afternoon of amazing drinks and food, fantastic oysters, and a menu of small..."

William Boyle

99 Restaurants

85/100 (1194 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing good Great service Friendly staff Great experience while visiting Boston for the first..."

Jn Vital

"5 stars is for their Bartender Kevin alone! Next time you are in stop by the bar and ask for him (I promise you won't be disappointed!). He will give..."

Hennessy Leilani

"Best time out to eat I've had in forever. Great food, little wait time and our waitress was..."

Cbcjvm6

"I had steak tips abd they were very good. I was surprised at how good they were. Cooked just right. My wife had the $5 Margarita and she liked..."

Michael H

"Hats off to the bartender Kevin! What a staple he is to this restaurant and being in the business I understand how adamant it is that we hear how..."

Hannah Mead

The Banner Pub

Chicken Parm Sub No Bread

Open Faced Pork Roast

"Great portions, delicious food, friendly staff. What more can we ask for. This is my go to anytime I'm in the..."

Chris M

"Awesome food and fabulous entertainment. Like bon sarno on..."

Mary Kay Wing

"Nice atmosphere. I've only been here for lunch and drinks. The menu changes sometimes they have a wonderful pastramis or Reuben. Once they had..."

Lauren Awad

"Yesterday was my first time here, it was great. #1 THE BATTER IS AMAZING! #2 PORTIONS ARE HUGE! #3 LOW PRICES! I had the fish and chips cooked..."

Amanda Jacinto

"Any place that still has live bands is always a great time...fo sure! I enjoyed playing there in the..."

Joseph Burton

"I like this place! They serve awesome meals, they have a rich menu, The chief cook in that restaurant is very trained, I enjoy very much eating all..."

Lyle Gonzalez

"Great food, good..."

P Nadell

"Johnathan is freaking awsome! Great guy. Makes great food and is more than kind. Katelyn is great also. Had a good time...."

Husspower enthusiast

Claws

85/100 (2899 ratings)

Baked Stuffed Haddock

Fried Clam Basket on the Right Fried Haddock on the Left

Lulu's Crab Cake Burger

Salmon

Fish

Wild Maine Vodka Seltzer

Shrimp

Claws Classic French Fries

Blueberry Shortcake

Lobster

Maine Seafood Casserole

Crab Cake

Scallop Roll Speaks for Itself

Taste of Maine Lobster Dinner

Chowder

Steamed Clams

Seafood Chowder Lobster Bisque

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Hot Buttered Lobster Roll

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Fun stop and nice outdoor seating area. We ordered a lot here! Enjoyed the blueberry lemonade, lobster tacos, lobster roll, fish and chips,..."

Jennifer Dickhoff

"Went with friends here because they recommended it! The Haddock basket was awesome! The size of this fish was massive and cooked to perfection! The..."

Tamara Brandt

"What a great little find! The food is good and the portions are wonderful (you might want a doggie bag). The staff are friendly & cheerful. The..."

Martha Malik

"Had a wonderful time at Claws! Not pictured is the strawberry lemonade that was so refreshing! Oysters are pretty big and chewy. The lobster here is..."

Debbie

"We were touring all of the lobster roll locations and thought we would give Claws a try. We had a 1/2 lb lobster roll with butter and a lobster..."

Scott Statson

"My first time there. The lady who took orders at the window was so careful to make sure she got each order entered correctly. I had a 1/2 pound..."

Ilene Lazar

"Wow wow wow. CLAWS in Rockland provided the catering for my work even in July. From start to finish the process was smooth and the end result was..."

Kris Smit

"Lobster roll and the clam chowder was great! However the lobster Mac n cheese wasn’t so much a Mac n cheese but more of a lobster Alfredo pasta. If..."

Adrienne Pauley

"A Maine lobster destination. Talked to people who traveled from Tennessee as they saw it on YouTube. Friendly and the one went quick. Lobster roll..."

Kevin Markman

"I've gotten takeout from here a few times, and if you order on a weekend night, be sure to call ahead to place your order -- they can get..."

Alison Yuhas

Rock City Coffee Roasters

Wheelchair Accessible

"I'm addicted to DARK STAR and I have named my bass guitar after it. I do wish Rock City would have live music again. But I still love..."

AC Davis

"Really nice place to visit locally brewed beer. Staff was very..."

Christine Barnes

"Grab a great coffee and drink in the morning sea air and spectacular views of Rockland..."

Wade Phillips

"Authentic Italian style espresso with a flavorful roast and great customer..."

Jonathan Perez

"The coffee is beyond amazing.. it's crave worthy!! We placed a small order online (we live in Cleveland) and it came super fast! The people who we..."

Amanda Fickel

"Great place for anything coffee related. Accessories, exotic beans, lattes. The best part is if you need something they don't have they'll help you..."

Nick Mahar

"These guys are great. We were here for a different reason than most - we learned of Rock City from a family member and stopped in one day because we..."

Christina Wales Rosebach

"Rock City Cafe has great hospitality! I had the Bahn Mi Wrap - and thought it was both delicious and very filling. As a performer, they seem to draw..."

Jane Park

"I'm giving 5 stars because i really want to see a decent coffee roastery come out of Maine. The employees were great and the selection was wide. But..."

Eli Kauffman

"I come to Maine every year and look forward to coffee here all year, and always bring some home with me. The coffee is delicious. Recently had food..."

Christopher R

In Good Company

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’m so impressed with this place! The chef made magic happen for every dish she produced in that small kitchen. I absolutely loved the quality and..."

Marumover

"If you go to mid coast Maine, you have to have dinner at In Good Company! And you have to make a reservation ahead of time to do that. The chef..."

Lynne Brown

"I think the restaurant may want to rename itself “In Good Food.” I ordered the beef tenderloin with a butter blue cheese topping. The beef..."

Perks Advisor

"Enjoyed an amazing dinner there last night and many times before! Great atmosphere, great wine and drink selection. The ribs that were on the menu..."

Ben Ward

"My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience. The wild mushroom Rabbit over white beans may have been the best meal of my life! Can't recommend..."

Don Spencer

"We enjoyed our meal here. Tasty foods and nice eclectic touch. We didn’t have a reservation so we had to sit at the bar. Overall good and we would..."

Broadfall Productions

"The quality of the food is excellent. My salmon with black rice and mixed vegetables was cooked to perfection and the chocolate cake with raspberry..."

Jeff Galle

"A touch slow to get cooked food but worth the wait. Sword fish small but excellently cooked sauce delightful. A little too noisy for me, table cloths..."

Stanley Gordon

"Our all-time favorite restaurant in this part of Maine. The ever changing menu always makes us struggle to choose among the delicious entrees...."

Jared Fijalkowski

"What an amazing dinner! We had the tenderloin and the Arctic char and both dinners were incredibly delicious. Salad appetizer was also tasty. Best..."

Cay Kendrick

"We've been dining here for 12 years and it's always the same every time! The starters are beyond great and the beef tenderloin is OUT OF THIS..."

Dominique Thibodeau

"My husband and I found this gem and were so impressed with the menu, service and atmosphere. Food was creative and delicious, service was friendly..."

Paula Fargo

"This is a quality place. Creative, fresh, seasonal ingredients---delicious. Service was excellent. Definitely the best choice in..."

Diane Chace

"Great food and service. Loved the ambiance and charm of the restaurant. We can’t wait to go..."

stefanie adamson

"This restaurant was the ONLY one who was happy to welcome my party of 4 with no reservation, just at the reopening of the pandemic when getting a..."

Lisa Sannasardo

"This establishment is first class all the way. The dinning room is not allowed to be overcrowded. The service is elegant, the food is excellent! I..."

Peter Jaxon

"Oh my !! I have found a new go to restaurant . Deviled eggs and lamb chopper cheese as nibbles. Filet and scallops as plates. Fudge cake with..."

Richard and Pam Young

"What a spectacular evening at such a wonderful venue. This restaurant is located in an old bank as the chef prepares our dinner in the actual vault..."

Jack Sprat

"I can’t say enough about how much we love this place. The food is original, perfectly prepared, and delicious. The summer drinks surpass the usual..."

laura kenney

Myrtle Street Tavern

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cleanest Taven I have been too. The chowdas are the best in Rockland,Camden area. The prices are realy fair and all off the bar tenders are very..."

Russell Swan

"Best wings around!! I've been going to Myrtle for over a Year and I must say they never disappoint. Friendly staff, Live Music on the Weekends, just..."

Jahrad “Stifler” Spencer

"Even though we were the oldest there, it was a great bar. Best bartenders for a crowded Friday Lobster Fest night. However, couldn't get a Lyft or..."

r j

"Stopped on a whim on the way north. Fantastic food. Incredibly talented local artists. Very friendly environment. Cash only but have an..."

Melanie Martin

"Best little dive bar in Rockland! Love Cassie, out favorite bartender..."

gretchen hanson

"Always a great time at Myrtle St. Tavern. The only spot around that moves their pool table twice a week and maintains a near perfect level playing..."

Chris Lapointe

"Great staff, great atmosphere, great prices. Had a lot of fun. Will definitely be back next time I'm in..."

Mohawk Joey

"Great place to watch sports , excellent staff...had a great time when we're visiting Rockland from Florida....thanks for having..."

Myke Neace

"This local tavern looks a little rough on the edges when you glimpse the outside but go on in for a drink. A generous pour with interesting mixes..."

Sheree Harper

"Great local dive bar. If you’re looking for a fancy place to bring your Sperry Docksiders, go elsewhere. Killer bartenders, interesting..."

Alessandro Medici

"Nice atmosphere, although I was there in just the late afternoon and it was pretty quiet there. My daughter recommended their fried mushrooms,..."

Andy Tyler

"Good bar for shots and if you wanna have good music and a lively crowd. Usually is busier from 9-..."

Cameron Freeman

"Good beers wish they had switchback from Burlington Vt but nice place to sit and have a beer and..."

Vtredneck74

"Love the Myrtle! I hadn't been there in some time but, it's actually a lot better! They are doing COVID-19 protection, it's a clean, happy..."

Amy Atwood

"Sadly, the best bar Rockland (maybe even Knox county) has to offer. 30's plus crowd, typically has beautiful bartenders who are down to earth. This..."

Christopher Noice

"Came here after dinner and had a lot of fun. A local bought our group of eight a round of shots as soon as we walked in. Chatted with many friendly..."

Oliver Dueck

Main Street Markets

83/100 (309 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my go-to spot if I need good food fast. Healthy, fresh options for breakfast and lunch. 3 delicious soups to choose from daily, hot food bar,..."

Malia Dell

"The soups, smoothies, sandwiches and salads are the very best !!! Plus we just had the most delisious catered dinner for 12 !! Chicken piccata ,..."

Lorrie Rockwell Landsberg

"This place is wonderful! I can always rely on them for having delicious vegan options - something that is sometimes hard to find in Rockland. Great..."

Olivia Hupper

"My go-to spot for lunch out in Rockland. Consistently delicious soups to choose from and my new favorite is Indian food on Mondays. Talented cooks..."

Erin Nicole

"I fell in love with this place when I visited Rockland in July! I shopped and ate there but more, I brought home many items! I'm ready to come back..."

Catherine Hernandez Faber

"Located right in the middle of Main St., the market is a great part of Rockland's vibrant community providing local food and amenities in Midcoast...."

Adam Lachman

"I LOVE THIS PLACE. Every weekday they have a home cooked warm meal that tastes like my mother cooked me a Sunday dinner. Very affordable, I grabbed..."

James Snedden

"Very talented chef, and the best food in Rockland. With local and organic options, Main Street Markets is a food source we can..."

Jenn Rockwell

"MY FAVORITE SPOT. Best food, and the people who work there are just amazing and friendly. This is my go to lunch..."

Kelly Kangas

"We love having such incredible amenities available on our very own Main Street. Rockland is a better place for Main Street Markets. Thanks for all..."

Jessie Davis

"The smoothies are the bomb! Oh man I think today is Indian..."

Stacy Fulea

"The green smoothies are to die for. My Thursday treat each..."

Jessi Carver

"This is a true labor of love! Amazing staff and awesome local treats. Every visit is better than the..."

Shelby DaPuzzo Heath

"Amazing selection of produce, supports the best local businesses, and an amazing garden cafe!..."

Ashley Smith

"I have only been a few times but I am in love!! The salads are phenomenal and the staff are so friendly and..."

Kimberly Dennison

"Amazing spot. Well run. Organized and amazing selection of..."

Connor Price

"Great concept! This is just what Rockland..."

Cathy Cooper

"My new favorite place for breakfast! Great food and coffee selection and plenty of seating in quiet areas to enjoy your food, take a virtual..."

Brendan F

"Amazing clam chowder!! And the food of the food bar was pretty good too! Definitely coming..."

Ana Lucia Otarola

"Best egg sandwich 🥪 around! Baguette, scallion mayo, smoked bacon 🥓, perfectly fried eggs - so..."

Angela Robins

"Great food and drinks. Awesome store and seating area..."

Brian Jastram

"Good food and excellent service. Workers are always kind and..."

Athena H

"Dropped in to get grub for a lunch business meeting was I was having locally. I ordered 8 sandwiches, a bunch of smoothies and a variety of potato..."

Victoria Kuhn

"Amazing pit stop! Great smoothies. Electrical outlets at tables. Clean bathrooms. Local..."

Natalie Compton

"I usually only buy a hot lunch here. Every day there is something different in the chaffing dish. It's always good and exotic! I wish the manager..."

Peter Jaxon

"The prepared food here is delicious. The best tuna melt I have ever had (and I am not exaggerating). The market salad was scrumptious as well. Their..."

Samuel Hellman

"1st time, great food, clean and..."

Patricia Drolet

"We went in because it smelled really good. Ended up having a really good lunch. I had the Cuban, my wife had the avocado toast. No complaints with..."

Jason Nordwall

"Breakfast items and coffee were great! Good for grab and go, if..."

Kyle H

"This place had everything. I mean the selection of food, drinks, and other fare is simply amazing. The quality of it all is impressive too. The cafe..."

Chris Taylor

"It is a coffee pub that serves breakfast wraps, lunch and bakery..."

Norman Johnson

Lulu's Ice Cream & Gelato

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"A sweet garden oasis. The gelato was delicious and cold 🥶 I asked for mine on a cone and she said “I’d say yes but it would shatter because..."

Chelsea Acosta Patel

"Nice environment and cute stop. The moxie float is excellent. One of the gelato scoops I got was melty, but mixed w the mint it was decent. Will be..."

Elizabeth Chang

"Funky and fantastic, we've been coming here religiously since 2011 every time we visit Rockland. Great gelato and sorbetto, and the new adult..."

Sam W.

"How do you choose a flavor, every single one is inspired. This tiny stand has been the heart of Rockland for 25+ years, and my summer is imperfect..."

jolene howard

"Gelato and Sorbetto. Fresh, strong flavors. Adult beverage options too. Nice seating in the garden under umbrellas. Really cute spot near the..."

M Johnson

"Cute little shop and the ice cream was very delicious. Didn’t have a chance to try other things but gelatos are always a win for first timers..."

Mark Zheng

"2nd time here everything is so scrumptious and delicious can't wait to keep coming back..."

Spear Sparrow

"I was very impressed with their menu options. They had gelato, soft serve, wine and beer. It has a cool little courtyard with plants and trees..."

Kaleb Davis

"Wow! Best vegan ice cream (sorbetto) I've ever had and I've tried many! I had a scoop of chocolate caramel with peanut butter sauce. It was so good!..."

Jess

"Wow! Out of this world flavors of gelato in a beautiful little nook on a side alley. I will never be able to go to Rockland again without stopping..."

Douglas Page

"Lulu's is a great little ice cream shack and probably the only place in the area where you can also get dairy free options! They have great homemade..."

Tracy Sheppard

"You know, it's a nice little street vendor ice cream spot in downtown Rockland. The service is nice and decently fast. And they have a good selection..."

Zac Cornish

"Mixed the dark chocolate noir gelato and vanilla gelato for a winning combo. Setting is nice and they also serve beer and adult milkshakes...."

noah frankenhauser

"delicious hot fudge sundaes, banana splits, and gelatos. All gelatos and sorbettos are made by Lulu’s and the ice creams are wonderfully made at..."

Chloe

"Cute little ice cream stand. Brulee banana split was..."

Natalie Adams

"We almost passed it by because of reviews. So glad we did not. One of the very best ice creams we had in Maine (and we tried quite a few). Highly..."

Boriss Kulman

Waterworks Restaurant

80/100 (1151 ratings)

Winter Lovin' Wedge Salad with Grilled Chicken

Chowder

Marinated Wings with Satan's Buffalo Sauce

Fish & Chips

Tuna with Red Pepper Sauce

Fried Whole Belly Clam Sandwich

Lobster

Captain and Ginger

Salad

Steak Bomb and Shoestring Onion Rings

Crab

Cosmopolitan and Downeast Cider

Scallops

Steak Bomb and Sweet Potato Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best spot in town -great people, great food, great staff - awesome, welcoming atmosphere - this is a well run excellent place for lunch, dinner,..."

Todd Gundlach

"I worked in this restaurant years ago under different management than now and even then the food was amazing and the service was great and it seems..."

Coleen R. MacArthur Patterson

"My husband had one of the best lobsters of his life Friday!!! We have family in Rockland and have been traveling there 3 to 4 times a year all our..."

Carol Grilli

"This is always our go to place to eat. Last night was my birthday and I chose to eat here. Granted we had a couple seat themselves knowing we were..."

Rebekah L. Colson

"My Husband and I Love The Waterworks!! So nice to have a great restaurant on the coast with such a wide variety of food on the menu, not just..."

Deb Hastings

"The food is always excellent here..great service.. great atmosphere highly recommend this place to..."

Gregory Lacoste

"Every time my wife and I come to Rockland we don't leave until we hit the Pub! This place is awesome! The food has always been Great as well as the..."

Jim Harper

"Lobster Club sandwich!!!!! It's incredible :) never had bacon with my lobster before and I will be back for..."

Kelly Henry

"We are on vacation and yesterday was our first visit to this establishment. The service was excellent, just like the food and prices. My Cobb salad..."

Summer Knight

"Great place for a quick bite or spending time with friends and family. Great selection and service was great! Will be back on our next visit to..."

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 Visa

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..."

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