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    Owls Head General Store

    4.4 (79 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, American, Burgers
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Done and dusted . Yes there's 7napkins there
    Wayne P.

    The seven napkin burger lives up to its name .certainly has a lot of stuff on it. A good local general store burger . Don't expect a gourmet burger or you'll be disappointed. But it was good and hit the spot

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    Gabrielle D.

    Visited OHGS after I couldn't find anywhere to eat breakfast/lunch in the Rockland/Rockport area. The 7 napkin burger was delicious and required more than 7 napkins. Worth a visit! The store has everything you may have forgotten at home. From stick lighters to olive oil to beer go home decor.

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    Rene L.

    Last week, my wife and I were in Rockland for a few days and during that time we drove around and explored the Owls Head area, including visiting the 1826 lighthouse. The Owls Head General Store is an interesting, typical New England general store. There are local authors' books for sale along with prints and photographs. We had read about the "famous seven-napkin burger." Hope to try it the next time we in the area.

    We enjoyed!

    Stopped by after doing errands in the area and someone suggested it for a quick and delicious burger. The Seven Napkin burger lived up to its name and then some! Service was friendly and sitting outside at a picnic table was a nice way to spend sometime. ONLY downside was that the burgers were not prepared rare as we requested and were cooked to well. They were still very enjoyable.

    Seven Napkin Burger
    M N.

    Perhaps the best burger in Mid-coast Maine. Seven napkins, indeed! Visited with a local friend and Owls Head General Store did not disappoint.

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    Casey S.

    If you're in Camden, Rockport or Rockland you have to go. A small general store & take out spot on the way to Owls Head Light House. A local recommended this place and it was amazing & the burger was voted the "Best in Maine." What we ordered: Burger / Medium / No modifications Coffee Fudge It took a while to make, but good things take time right? The burger is huge, flavorful and the toppings/sauces were the perfect amount. Outside the store to the right they have picnic tables or if you want to really take it to go, Owls Head Light is only a few minutes drive up the road. We also had the coffee fudge which we split later that night, a great price compared to tourist trap spots in the harbor towns.

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    Amelia H.

    Our family attempts to come to Maine every year if possible. All year long between visits, Owl's Head General Store is all we talk about. The burgers are fresh, the owner is friendly, the experience is always a homemade quality. I love the bountiful menu, drinks, and take home options. We love that we can browse at the small hometown style store while we wait for our fresh food. We come back this July and we are so excited to eat our favorite 7 napkin burger once again!

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    Good food and general store goodies. Good stuff like local art. The staff is so nice.

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    Great little store with delicious food and cute souvenirs. Homemade fudge was so good.

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    Their seven napkin burger is 7 star wonderful! Love it! Go! Get one and enjoy! It really is THAT good.

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    Amazing food quality meets traditional breakfast and lunch choices. It will be a stop worth making on your travels through Maine

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    best food in owls head, love the pizzas and burgers! and the service is amazing!!! such a great ambiance! can't wait til they open back up!

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    Delicious Reubens and an adorable location. We loved the picnic area outside for lunch and they have lots of great gifts and souvenirs.

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    Sammy's Deluxe - Crab claws

    Sammy's Deluxe

    4.0(68 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Sammy's Deluxe - Scallop Aguachile Negro $17

    Scallop Aguachile Negro $17

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    In Good Company - Dinner

    In Good Company

    4.2(180 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    Excellent meal. Beef cooked to requests. Limited menu but delicious choices. Bret wine list…read more Service is very good. Small space that can be noisy. Recommended for an outstanding dinner.

    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.

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    In Good Company - A tiny kitchen that produces deliciousness

    A tiny kitchen that produces deliciousness

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    Blueberry cheesecake

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    Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Loaded Tots...the absolute best we have ever had!!  Scrumptious!

    Waterworks Restaurant & Pub

    4.0(93 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    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 were looking for a restaurant within walking distance from our hotel. We researched and found…read morethis one was close by so we set out to find it. It's located off the main drag. This is not a fancy place, just a friendly neighborhood bar. We were able to get a seat at 5:30 but by 6 the whole area was full including the bar and some of the outdoor seating. Gregory was our server and he was so helpful and attentive, answering my endless questions! I ordered the chopped salad with steak which was cooked perfectly and the salad was fresh. My partner ordered the burger with bacon, cheese and onion rings, and fries. We both agreed they were both great meals. The wait wasn't long, and it was a great ending to our day.

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    Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Inside the restaurant

    Inside the restaurant

    Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Blackened Haddock Ruben Sandwich

    Blackened Haddock Ruben Sandwich

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