TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated September 2024

"Delicious breakfast. Haymakers Toast-avocado, turkey, bacon, spinach, tomato, poached eggs on whole grain toast & fruit cup. Breakfast Pizza. I just..."

John Tabor

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

Crab Roll on Gluten Free Bun

Popcorn Shrimp

Haddock Sandwich with Onion Rings

Fresh Haddock Sandwich

Lobster

Deluxe Cheeseburger and Garbage Fries

Chili

Hazel's Sausage with Fries

Garbage Fries and Double Cheeseburger

Crab

Fresh Maine Crab Melt

Fish & Chips

Clams

Lobster Grilled Cheese

Lobster Roll and French Fries

Chili Cheeseburger Basket

Lobster Roll

Grilled Chicken Garden Salad

French Fries

Haddock Reuben Sandwich

Cheeseburger

Lobster Roll Basket with Fries Upgrades to Garbage Fries

Burger

Fresh Maine Crab and Lobster Salad

Fresh Maine Crab Roll with Fries

Fish

Hamburgers

Deluxe Cheeseburger Basket

Fried Chicken Sandwich

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

Soft Scrambled Egg with Mushroom Spinach

Magnum Latte

Swiss Alps Mocha Latte

Sham Rock City Shake

Bacon Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin

Rueben Breakfast Wrap

BLT

Peanut Butter Cheese Cake Slice

Cappuccino

Cherry Blackberry Pie

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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)

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Fried Whole Belly Clams

Steak and Cheese Omelette

Clams

Sandwiches

BLT

Whats the Prize of Seafood Combo at Rockland Me Cafe

Burger

Lasagne

Lobster Roll Butter Instead of Mayo

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)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Beach

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Dina's Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"my favourite place to eat, they make the very best Chicken Caesar Wraps and curly fries, and the staff is always super nice to me and my..."

Jenny Gallant

"Great pizza, steak calzone and steak and cheese subs are..."

Kim Collier

"I have traveled the world and have had many meals, the best subs and pizza that I have had has come from Dina's. The entertainment they offer while..."

Rick Kaplan

"Dina's pizza is by far the best pizza in the south shore every one who hasn't tried it should give it a shot trust me you won't be..."

Scott Lowe

"Best Pizza in Rockland!! All the food is delicious and fresh and the staff is friendly as well. I go to Dina's all the time and have been going there..."

Alberto A. Garcia

"Love Dina's food, drive all the way from boston!! Great friendly staff/service, well worth the..."

Leslie Oliver

"The pizza is the best! We seem to order at least once a..."

Ryan Patricia Crowley Hill

"Great food and even Better..."

Mike Perry

"Great menu everything is good and quickly available great food reasonably..."

Charlie Perfetuo

"My favorite takeout place. Steak tip salad are..."

Mike Ward Jr

"We live Dina! And Dina's pizza! It is has been our Saturday night ritual for years! They are super friendly and food is..."

Julie Menchin Burke

"Absolutely amazing, superb, I cannot gather the words to truly explain how delicious the pizza was. The buffalo chicken is extremely flavorful, and..."

bracked

"This place is great! The past couple weeks I've been ordering the chicken ceaser wrap and i have to say it is amazing! Always hot and good. 10/10..."

DBDEO “MobPsycho100”

"Only negative is that they close too early. We walked in at 7:40 and they asked the one in charge of they should still take our order because they..."

Marisa Rodrigues

"Great Subs, haven't tried pizza though, only open like 8-10 hours a day and close at 8 so basically a great option for lunch or early dinner Also..."

Alexander Khouri

"I got the Chicken Parm. It didn’t look like much. But I thought it was good. The Lady who took my order was very polite and fast. I’ll go..."

Jeffrey Melito

"Love this place and it is a family company. Simply the best when you want a quick delicious dinner after..."

Fire Ice

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

Main Street Markets

83/100 (309 ratings)

Quick Bites

Restaurants

Specialty Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"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

Roselyn

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a very large order for the office I worked at today. Everything was absolutely wonderful and they went above and beyond to accommodate our..."

Melissa Place

"So good!! Their sauce is strong but very..."

Moses Baik

"A must to try if you are in or around Rockland. There's ample parking but spaces could get full as it's that popular! Note that there are quite a few..."

mel D

"A little gem in Rockland, Roselyn is currently only open for takeout. However, the owner was kind enough to allow us to eat outside at the few tables..."

Deborah S

"Very good Thai place in Rockland. We got the Shiitake Blossom and the Rainbow Tofu, along with scallion pancakes to start. We liked all our food,..."

PJ Hamidi

"First time there and I must say I quite enjoyed the Food and Atmosphere. It took a little longer than expected to get our Food, but overall the place..."

Jahrad “Stifler” Spencer

"It's a restful delight to have lunch at Roselyn Thai Fine Cuisine. The staff is so friendly, always greeting with a smile. The decor is tasteful with..."

Linda Haskell

"Fantastic food. The atmosphere is stellar. Very thoughtfully put together. Friendly service. Prices aren't too bad. Can't wait to go..."

John Simeone

"I've been to Roselyns Thai now 3 times and I'm very impressed with level of service and the food is outstanding as well. I've haven't eaten a lot of..."

Derek

"They have amazing food and staff. The food is always nice and hot. It is very clean and you don’t have to wait very long for your..."

Elizabeth Johnson

Rustica

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Very quaint spot. Great food. Good martinis. The server was attentive and..."

Thomas Zeigler

"Pizza with pepperoni great size for serving 2 people. Great service. Nice..."

roninportfolio

"Solid restaurant and good location. Food was good. Has specials but was out of a few..."

Debra S

"Great local spot for decent Italian in Rockland. We had the Supli app, similar to arancini. Really nice! Also the grilled chicken olivado and the..."

M Johnson

"Absolutely AMAZING food!!!! Great and friendly staff as well!! We got the shrimp & polenta, and calamari appetizer, the Cavatelli Saltimbocca and..."

Downeast Jewelers

"Listen! When I moved to Maine from the good ole food capital of the U.S. down south in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, etc. I would have never..."

Shane Hollister

"Absolutely exquisite! Some of the best Italian food we have ever eaten during our first night in the Rockland area. We were blown away. Our..."

Lyla Maisto

"Excellent traditional Italian cuisine. Friendly atmosphere. We ordered Suppli and a speciality pie to start and Crispy Parm and Saltimbocca for a..."

Ashton White

"I had a shrimp fettuccine dish, it was incredible! Mr Right ordered Penne alla Bolognese, also excellent! Decaf cappachino was perfect with a..."

Clear Read

"My husband has been craving Italian cuisine all week and we decided to try this place. Even without a reservation, they were able to seat us..."

R Davis

"One of the best restaurants in Rockland. Portions are generous and well priced. Baked penne was delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive...."

Brendan Gerrity

"delicious food, and excellent value as well. My friend and I ordered two pizzas because normally at fancier restaurants they arent very big, but one..."

Tess Young

"I know the food is good when my wife starts rocking back and forth in her chair like the rainman. If someone is complaining about this place it..."

Mattthew Luffred

"Excellent eggplant parmigiana! Delicious and perfectly baked with a great sauce. Very generous portions! Comfort food after a long day of adventures..."

Theresa

"The food was amazing one of the best Italian food restaurants I’ve eaten in..."

terri pelletier

"I’m Italian and have eaten a lot of eggplant parm, including my own and this was by far the BEST I ever had. My other 2 diners also loved their..."

Karen Czubik

"Last night's dinner was fabulous. The flavors were superb. The atmosphere was quite. The staff were right on their toes and..."

Christopher Benning

"Absolutely love this restaurant! Tonight was our first time trying “take out” as we have a 7 month old puppy. The food is still absolutely..."

Nico Acorace

Waterworks Restaurant

80/100 (1151 ratings)

Fried Whole Belly Clam Sandwich

Captain and Ginger

Steak Bomb and Shoestring Onion Rings

Lobster

Cosmopolitan and Downeast Cider

Salad

Steak Bomb and Sweet Potato Fries

Winter Lovin' Wedge Salad with Grilled Chicken

Clams

Marinated Wings with Satan's Buffalo Sauce

Tuna

Tuna with Red Pepper Sauce

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)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"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

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Bacon Flight Partially Consumed

Shrimp

Lobster Tacos

Ham & Swiss French Toast Monte Cristo w Cheese Sauce

Blueberry Bread Pudding

Flight of Bacon Strips

Oyster PO Boy & Monte Cristo

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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