What a delightful, eclectic, and tasty menu. Where else can you get a plate of crab nachos and…read morekasha varnishkes? Add a pickled beet salad and you have a one-of-a-kind dining experience for two. And, the menu descriptions are both enticing and hilarious. Want a unique experience with a comforting ambience, and delightful waitstaff? Come to downtown Rockland. This restaurant would be at-home in Portland's elevated dining scene, but thankfully it's right here on the midcoast. And, the parking is easy.

Sammy's deluxe... unforgettable experience. Was walking around Rockland and we just stumbled upon…read moreSammy's not knowing what to expect or what the menu was like. Sat at the bar since they were quite busy and haven't had a chance to clear a few tables. Restaurant reminds you of grandma's house, rustic, chic tables and chairs, mismatched dinnerwares and the whole ambiance playing "killin jive" from the 1940's. I wasn't born then but the whole vibe reminds you of that era that I only get a pleasure to watch on TV. Now for the food... Jonah's crab as you can expect was sweet and delicious but a pain to eat using your fighting tools however, the dip was heavenly. BF had the burger, he was surprised that you can't modify it, but thoroughly enjoyed how unique it was, I told him, the chef takes pride how he prepares his food, so you either take it as it is or get something else. Keep an open mind. And I had the overnight beef shank, wow, simple yet delicious, fork tender and luscious marrow. The celery and fennel salad added brightness to the dish and the blue cheese wasn't overwhelming. And I don't like blue cheese and this creativity made me wanting it more. The dish isn't a huge portion, but surprisingly it got me full that I left a few bites of the beef and the salad. For drinks, I had the Rosé and he had the New England India pale ale, light and bubbly. Service was okay, a little slow in the beginning and as the night went on, our server became friendlier.

Wonderful vibe, awesome food too! I don't typically write reviews but the pictures from the other…read morereviews didn't do it justice! The service was excellent too. 6 out of 5 experience! Incredible experie Starter: peppadews Soup: kale, chorizo and potato soup Dinner: blue cheese butter beef tenderloin Crab pasta (forget the full name)

It was ok but it did not impress me. Though the food was mostly good and the space was nice, the…read moremenu was rather limiting, the dishes had flaws, and the service was a bit off with regard to timing. I had a Black Manhattan cocktail, supposedly differing from an ordinary Manhattan by use of a different kind of bitters (Amaro) and "filthy cherries." These seemed like basic good quality maraschinos to me (3); nothing "filthy" about them. Nevertheless it was good, fruity, and ample strength. The appetizer selection was small and heavy on bread-based items. (No free table bread was available - grrrr.) Most didn't appeal but the Roasted Garlic did, served with bread (2 kinds: a toasted crostini and a fresh crusty sourdough). The garlic was a whole head, sliced open for easy access and presented on a very hot plate, sweet and mellow from long slow roasting, and served with a choice of cheeses (molten blue, brie, whipped feta, or chèvre) - I chose chèvre and it was very good and a generous portion. A very simple dish not often encountered in restaurants. In retrospect this was the best part of the meal. I felt a little rushed at times and impatient at other times. It took a very long time to get the appetizer so I had nothing to dilute the effects of the strong cocktail. But then more than once I was asked about my entree before I was ready; once when ordering the appetizer and another time soon after I received it and hadn't made up my mind yet. I held my ground and told them I wasn't quite ready, and they accepted that and I took my time eating. There was an eclectic selection of wines by the glass. I had an interesting rosé from Slovenia. My entree was a roasted fish filet (halibut I think? It's no longer listed on the menu) served over a tomato-based sauce. This sauce was richly scented and complex and the plate was attractively garnished with micro greens. But the fish was on the small side and the flavor was monotonous - no discernible browning on the top. The other component, probably an herby cucumber-yogurt sauce resembling raita, which should have been a cool complement to the hot tomato broth, instead was melting unattractively and dispersing into it. Perhaps most disappointing, there was nothing else to this dish. It needed a starch or something (rice, boiled potatoes, or even more of those very good breads from the appetizer - wish I had saved some.) So it's good I got the appetizer first, or I would have left rather hungry. Desserts were also very limited and most didn't appeal. I decided on the Clafouti, which is a baked tart, thicker and heavier than flan, with fruit (black cherries) It was way too hot, didn't have enough fruit, and ice cream would be a far better choice than the amorphous blob of whipped cream it was served with. I should have skipped dessert. It was so boring. As for ambience: it's a crowded, noisy place but in a pleasing way. Very small, and I had reserved one of the 6 seats at the bar (I was dining solo). It's whimsically decorated, like with the grape-covered nude statue holding a candle. There was attractive artwork on the walls, some of which I believe was for sale. I did detect smoky odors coming from the kitchen that other reviewers have noted but I consider that a positive thing, not a negative. So come here if you wish. Check it out and form your own opinion. As for me, I wasn't sufficiently impressed and wouldn't return.

Such a great spot in Rockland! Beer selection was great! I had a fantastic grilled chicken sandwich…read moreand my husband had the turkey club- he loved it! The servers were super nice and attentive! We will definitely be back!!!

My sister and I had been walking around Rockland, not a city with a shortage of good places to eat,…read morebut I kind of wanted a place I hadn't been before, that was close to her apartment. We settled on Waterworks and it was great! Despite our walking we weren't overly hungry and so decided to split a turkey club (another benefit of splitting it was that we could have onion rings!). The staff couldn't have been nicer - and although it was a bit slow, when the sandwich arrived it was perfect - yummy real turkey on sourdough with a nice lettuce and tomato, crispy bacon and just the right amount of mayo. We opted for onion rings - and they are the good kind - thin, crispy, not frozen. It was all totally delicious.

We knew the previous incarnation of this restaurant, when it was our go to place. Small, with a…read morehandful of tables and bar seating for ~6. It can get loud as there are many yards surfaces. We showed up at 7 without a reservation and weee offered seats at the bar. Menu is rather limited and $$$. We tried the roasted feta starter. It was pretty good. It was accompanied by a few toasted pita points that were all scorched. We had a couple of draft IPAs that were tasty. We weren't ready for a 16 oz pork chop or a half a roasted chicken, so opted instead for the burger. At an eye watering $26 I was expecting something more than I got. The short version is that it was a meh cheeseburger on a bun with warm soft fries. It's clearly catering to the summer visitors. Don't think that we'll be back.

This is an excellent restaurant with a creative menu and excellent service. There is seating inside…read moreat tables and at the bar as well as outside. The menu includes a nice selection of appetizers, salads, and entrees. The entrees lean toward seafood and there are specials offered that are outstanding. Our meal was perfect in every respect. I had the Moqueca which is a coconut chili broth seafood dish which tonight included salmon, shrimp and mussels. It was fantastic! The scallop risotto was also excellent. Both dishes were generous portions. The house salad and bread were also great. The beer and wine menues were eclectic and reasonably priced and there were some interesting cocktail options as well. Service was friendly, responsive and personal. I highly recommend 13 Oak.

The Landings is our go to spot for lunch in Rockland! Always welcoming and with great food. Kate…read morehas worked hard to make this a perfect spot for any occasion. It's got great views and a lovely deck as well as some of the best service around.

Excellent service and food was really good! I am picky about scallops and they were cooked…read moreperfectly. Awesome view!

Well, it's ok. It's a nice big room with good seating and a nice view of the water in the…read moredistance. (and Park Street Grille where I wished I was). It was completely empty on a Sat at 1. The waitress couldn't be lovelier. 3 of our party had the burgers and they liked them. My one bite taste had gristle. The fries were just ok, a bit tired. I hate to slam this place because some people will probably find it's not bad. My French Onion soup was tastyish but not delicious. Scant amount of cheese on top. Not the real thing. My salad with fried chicken as an add on, what can I say. Looked ok, didn't eat it all. It's the sort of food where they give you what is passable but there's not a lot of creativity. I wish them luck but I won't be back, can't afford to spend my dollars on food I can cook better at home.

Sub par at best, flavorless food watered down condiments, poor wait staff says it all.read more

Nice ambience and service. Food, portions, and prices are excellent. Where can you get a Sam Adams…read moreWinter Lager on-tap for $5, or a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for $7? The High Tide during Happy Hour, even on Friday night. Ahi tuna, haddock chowder, steak quesadillas, and fish tacos were all generously portioned. Nice art on the walls and right on the harbor, a perfect combination for a casual lunch or dinner.

Excellent service! Theresa was great! We changed tables because the window was open& we were chilly…read moreand she was super nice and told us to pick any table we liked as it's important to be comfortable. The drinks were good (should add price to menu). The calamari was amazing and cooked perfectly. The sweet chili aïoli sauce that came with the scallops goes better with the calamari than the marina. The bacon wrapped scallops were delicious and should be part of the permanent menu (if they aren't). There seem to be a lot of locals there, which is always a nice thing to see (& a good sign). We would recommend this place if in the area.

This restaurant is a gem that needs to be tried. Prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity…read moreof food you get. We started with the biib salad which had a blue cheese, garlic dressing. Delicious We also had roasted tomatoes with a biscuit and carmilised onions. Both dishes will leave you speechless they were so good. The tomatoes and biscuit were served in a small cast iron pan and to us it reminded us of Thanksgiving. So good. For our mains. I had the goat shwarma with a side of veggies. The meat was flavorful and tender. Do not be fearful that its goat. It was not gamey at all. The side veggies of quash and beets were excellent. My wife had the muscles which came in a garlic and herb broth which was exceptional. The finaley was a lime, whip cream, and a short bread crumble. It was basically a deconstructed key lime pie.. You have to try this place and tell your friends. Worth a drive.

What happened to this place? We've been going for years and always loved how they put such…read moreimportance on supporting local farms and fishermen. The meat is no longer locally sourced and the prices have gotten so high! We always felt like this was a place for the community and visitors alike. Now it just seems like it's pandering to tourists. While our service was wonderful the energy in the place has changed. It's becoming another basic restaurant with flashy dishes that are just ok. They have an amazing wood fired grill but the food had barely any hint of what that provides to the flavor. Plus our oysters were dry, like they'd been shucked hours before. Unacceptable being a stones throw from the source. I don't know if it's new ownership not knowing how special it was but it's no longer the River House we came to love.

It's so beautiful place, and the food was soooo delicious, I like the pasta sauce. It's best pasta…read moreI have ever had in my entire life. And the service is great too. Will come here when I'm on trip to here again!

Just a great experience from the old wold ambiance to the great friendly service. But oh the food!…read more The menu is full of dishes from around the world but done with a Maine twist. You will find Italian, French, Brazilian, African tajine and of course a burger . We started with the house dip which is amazing red pepper served with beautifully roasted pita bread. The portions are huge so we decided to share the schnitzel. As expected, a huge serving. Perfectly cooked so the chicken was not dry but tender and the breading was crispy and crunchy. It had a honey mustard drizzle which I don't normally love but it worked here. We swapped the beer braced cabbage it comes with for the truffle fries which were incredible and so many even shared we could not finish them. Obviously hand cut and fried here. The flourless cake served with raspberries and cream was excellent also. Truly fine dining experience with a very well thought out and executed menu

I shop at this Hannaford store weekly. Is it perfect, no, is…read moreit better, in my opinion, than the alternatives in the area, YES! The store is always clean, with an assortment of foods that is above average. I have shopped the other local options, but I come back here every week.

Great meat department great bakery, great seafood departments. Employees are friendly and helpful…read more I wish we had Hannaford back in New Jersey.