Such a hidden gem. The food and ambience were incredible! Pricy but well worth it. Will be back! read more

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Had an early reservation on a Wednesday in June 2023 at Primo. Amazing experience and one of our top 5-10 in the last 20 years. Started with two excellent cocktails. I had the Year of the Pig and my wife had the Rubh-y Slipper, both excellent. To start had the excellent bread service, more than worth the price and the amuse bouche (lobster bisque), followed by the fresher than fresh farm salad, croutons were amazing, and the scallop special with sea beans and crispy seaweed on top of a purée. It was my favorite dish of the night! For entrees, I had the New York Strip and my wife had the bluefin which she said was excellent. Steak was perfectly cooked and mushrooms on the dish were amazing and I enjoyed it with a great Primitivo recommended by our waiter. We also split a special risotto with fiddleheads and fava beans, which was a very close second as favorite of the night. Finished with the profiterole special and a couple of coffee cocktails. Service was excellent and always appeared just at the right time. read more

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This was supposed to be a key highlight of our trip to Maine, but was easily the biggest let down. We had made this reservation a month in advance to celebrate our engagement with the impression that Primo was the preimer fine-dining attraction in the Camden/Rockland area. After having dined at Primo, I can confidently say that THIS IS NOTHING MORE THAN A TOURIST TRAP. Our server, Sarah M was absolutely horrendous, I have received better service at Chili's. I was a server for 3+ years throughout college and I understand that things can go wrong outside of the server's control, but frankly this was unnacceptable. Despite spending over $250 on a dinner for 2, Sarah M would blatantly try to upsell at every opportunity, deliberately trying to guilt us into feeling we weren't spending enough. Within 30 seconds of our food arriving and as we were chewing, Sarah M rushed to our table to suggest a wine pairing for my fiance's dish. Funny thing was that my fiance had already ordered a drink which was mostly full next to her. She never came to check on if we liked the food. On the topic of the food, our meal was not reflective of a "fine dining" establishment. The salad we ordered was genuinely tasty, but all main dishes were extremely dissapointing. My fiance's $48 duck dish was tough and neither of us could finish it. The cherry on top was when our wonderful server Sarah M brought over small chocolates (given to every guest) presented on a plate with the writing "Happy Anniversery". Sarah M's excuse was that the "chef had messed it up". As I mentioned previously, I was a server for 3+ years and I was mindblown that Sarah M couldn't take the minimal effort to replate with the proper "Happy Engagement". Again, this is supposed to be a fine dining establishment. We had made the reservation a month in advance to celebrate our engagement and Sarah M couldn't make the minute effort to replate properly. Do not fall for the trap, Primo is nothing more than a gimmick. Over-priced food under the guise of "farm to table" dining. Food quality definitely not reflective of the menu price and some of the worst service we have ever received courtesy of Sarah M. read more

The staff and the establishment are fantastic. However, the food is way over rated except the desserts. The fish(halibut) had a fishy smell that any chef worth his/her salt would notice and never send out. Try husband ate it any way because he didn't want to wait and ruin the mood. We had a three hour dining experience. Try Waterfront for fresh food, but the wait staff is lacking but nice. Don't do dessert waterfront either. read more

Definitely the nicest restaurant we've been to in Maine. Primo is a destination-type experience, suitable for special occasions, but casual enough to show up as you are for a weeknight meal (if you can afford that sort of thing). Other places claim to be farm-to-table but Primo takes the concept to the next level. The farm behind the restaurant is the source for nearly every ingredient on the menu (not the seafood, obviously), and the rows of fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers, etc are well-spaced and open to guests -- arrive early for a lovely pre-dinner stroll. And that should clue you in about what to order. Linguine with clams sounds good, but why choose that when the day's offerings include house-made gemelli with fava beans, mustard greens, herbs and pork all grown/raised just a few yards away? Or a "red salad" with a variety of beets and berries from the garden. Look to the daily-changing menu for items inspired by the garden, and you're likely to be rewarded (though that salad was extremely overdressed -- enough to deduct a star from the experience). Note: plan to spend a long evening because this is the kind of place that takes it's time, pacing each course so that there's a 15 minute break between each. If you like lingering over a cocktail and, well, lingering over each course as well, this is your kind of place. If that drives you crazy, make sure your waiter knows, or look elsewhere. At these prices, I thought it was pretty silly that they charge for bread, but the bread is pretty damned good, and are most things here. read more

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Amazing time at Primo. Food was excellent and service was impeccable! The fried oyster app was so so good and the pasta dish I had was fantastic. Dessert was equally tasty (could have had a slightly larger scoop of gelato) with a Maine amaro along side. Would recommend for a high quality dinner when in the Rockland area. read more

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Unique ambiance and wonderful service. Maybe I had over hyped the food in my head based off the reviews and faced a little bit of a let down. But both my husband and I agreed nothing was absolutely out of this world. read more

Ok so...Primo. Probably the best restaurant in the area. Cozy and comfortable.It's very expensive and very crowded. So make reservations and save your pennies. With that said it's worth it. The service is impeccable. Each server we've had has been very professional and attentive. One guy during the fall was a bit nervous and uncomfortable but I get that. The food is outstanding. Fresh, seasonal and thoughtful. I try to order things out of my comfort zone which usually blows me away . Once in a while I like a familiar steak and that has left me craving a better steak. Nick and Toni's in East Hampton is still the best steak I ever had. Even better than the Palm. We have a special needs sister and Primo has always been accommodating and compassionate. From appetizers to entrees, bread to dessert. The selections for ports and desserts-cordials are fabulous. Make Primo a part of your visit to the mid coast. You won't be disappointed read more

Living across the water from the lovely owner, I will try to restrain my acerbity and be positive. Primo is a pretty place. Having read the remarks below, yes it can be totally uncomfortable to be placed in the downstairs room in an alcove with nothing to look at, or in the bar, which is dark and uncomfortable (strange bump I had to sit on, tried using the pillow so it wouldn't hurt so much) and not at all up to the prices you pay. As someone else stated about the temperature, we had to wrap scarves around our arms and on lap to try and keep warm, even after telling the waitress how cold we were. They turned the air conditioning (On Jan 1) off for about 8 minutes than back on again. Maybe this is why so many men keep their baseball hats on??? We didn't make the 5 min drive to Primo all summer/fall so we went twice on Dec 30 and Jan 1 for brunch. The Friday night visit was in the dark bar where we had a waitress who I think would've been happier hitting me rather than serving me. We do not like to pay for bread so we waited our 40 min wait with nothing on the table, no lagniappe even though it was the night before Christmas Eve. (I have friends who will no longer go to Primo because they think charging $2 for bread when you are paying $37 for a plate of pasta or $59 for a steak is egregiously greedy. Which it is.) The food was somewhat delicious. The skate cooked perfectly and my pasta with seafood incredibly tasty although there was hardly any seafood in it. (and I can make skate like this at home for much less $) Not being able to find a decent place on New Years Day we returned for brunch. A wonderful waitress this time (new I think which was why she's so friendly?) served us downstairs where it's so cold you could hear the other tables complaining. We ordered several things and they were sort of good. Grilled Lamb lollipops with tired bits of a supposed Greek salad, $$. One quail $$$ served on a too little plate with more tired salad. Lentil soup, pretty good but not hot. Burrata salad that said grilled eggplant but only had a swish of eggplant puree barely enough to see, (kept looking for the eggplant because that's why I ordered it) some red peppers and a small bit of arugula, another high price for such a small dish. And then there was that octopus carpaccio which the waitress gushed over saying it was the most beautiful thing she ever saw. It was beautiful, very thinly sliced octopus in a gelee that made it look like a shiny puzzle. Some strange black stuff underneath, which turned out to be charred onion (we had to ask). Beautiful but completely tasteless. We remarked on the way home, if you closed your eyes and tasted it you would have no idea what it was. Primo will always be popular but I'd suggest M.K. visit Greek Islands in Ft. Lauderdale to see what simple grilled octopus should taste like (incredibly delicious!!!) or lamb lollipops can be. Or what Greek salad means. And how they give you fresh bread with great olive oil AND a tahini dip for FREE at much lower prices. Funny thing is Home Kitchen's chef turns out tastier food than Primo, but with much less fanfare. Then again, that freshly made pasta is delicious! (note to self: learn to make that 2023) Happy New Year! read more

Primo - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Food was FANTASTIC. The entire pace was lovely. Great service! Perfect ambiance wouldn't change a thing 10000/10 read more

Primo - Pork special and Swordfish - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Gotta admit, after seeing Gordon Ramsay's TV show Uncharted featuring the state of Maine and the head chef of Primo, I knew that when I was coming to Maine on vacation in a few weeks that I wanted to make a stop here for dinner. It was well worth the almost two-hour drive from our rental. Situated in a beautiful Victorian house complete with acreage for a farm with animals (the chicken and pigs you are eating were probably clucking and squealing nights before on the farm) and lots of space to grow flowers and herbs, Primo lived up to its name for the quality of the food. We had a 5pm reservation, but walk-ins start lining up at 4:30pm and the day we were there they all were able to get seated. We were about 30th in line when we pulled up right at 5pm and no spaces were available in the parking lot; we had to go to the overflow lot. The line moved quickly, however, and although some were in jeans and t-shirts, others were dressed up. There didn't appear to be a dress code to eat at this Michelin Star rated restaurant and twice James Beard Award Winning Head Chef/Owner, Melissa Kelly. Duncan, our server, was always on top of things during our meal. He made great recommendations, and we did not experience any of the negativity in service that others have written about in their reviews. If we didn't drink alcohol, then our meal probably would have been about $100 cheaper. But it's vacation time! My Millions Peach was peachy, the Blueberry Mojito was top notch, and when I asked for the least dry white, the Reisling came out. Not super sweet or too dry, but a good balance. My wife had the Zenzero (like a ginger Cosmo), and a Garibaldi (Campari, Blood Orange, and soda) which to me tasted like grapefruit. The end of meal Limoncello was hot on the alcohol. Our meals were spectacular. I started with a special of Squash Blossoms which were stuffed with cheese (I forget what kind) and fried. Nice and light it started the meal off well. Wife had an appetizer size of the homemade pasta special which was ravioli stuffed with chicken in one of the lightest Alfredo but most delicious sauces she's ever had. She also got the bread for one. It's not free here; a $2 per person fee, but we only got it for one and it came with three different homemade breads and about eight pieces. All three were fresh like they came out of the oven right before serving. Next was the onion soup. Not French Onion, but it had to be the best onion soup I've ever had. I had to share and she agreed. It came with a small grilled-cheese sandwich which was to die for. I ended up taking a piece of my wife's bread to crumble into the onion soup just so nothing was left in the bowl. For mains, I was convinced to change my mind from the scallops to the swordfish. It was a big piece of fish with beans, hot sausage, and greens from the outside garden. Wife got the whole Branzino which our server filleted for her. Nice and flaky it was a great size which was not too lemony, and probably the only part of the meal which we felt was average was the gnocchi the fish came with. They were not that flavorful and quite dense. But our fish meals were excellent. Of course, we had to have dessert. I went with the special Blueberry Shortcake which they promote as a "James Beard" recipe, and wife went with the Profiteroles. She also was up in the air as to having them or the Zeppole. Duncan came through again with the right choice, and the salted caramel gelato made the Profiteroles 1000% better. We ended with the Limoncello, Cappuccino, and a Latte. Almost three hours later, our meal came to a close. We were both very full and probably tipsy. The pacing at least today was very European style with a lot of space between courses. We were extremely pleased with everything at Primo. $275 for two not including tip. I even asked about coming back later in the week, and told about the walk-ins if we get in line a 1/2 hour before opening. We just might do it again! read more

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disgusting. if i was able to rate it 0 stars i would. save your money, eat ANYWHERE else. (i stopped eating at this establishment years ago due to consistent food poisoning however this was a friends birthday gathering; i had no choice in the matter they made the reservation. there are wonderful other restaurants in the area your money and time would be better spent at) there was under ten of us, 3 of us ordered fish. all my friends remarked how disgusting the fish smelt and taste. no one ate the fish (other than me) and handed it back to the waiter. the waiter didn't comment on the completely untouched plates. my company was kind, not trying to send stuff back during this clearly chaotic and busy period during the night. due to this nothing was asked to be taken off the bill or replaced. (the place was in disarray as always). since i was the only one to eat the fish (my biggest mistake) i spent the next two days throwing up and debating an ER visit. every-time i go to this "restaurant" i wind up terribly sick. the place has been going down for the last 5-7 years but boy. i've never had such a terrible experience that i felt the need to write a review. as previously mentioned i stopped eating at this establishment because they are constantly giving the regulars food poisoning i can't imagine how little effort they put into the tourists dining experience. there's a reason the usual regulars are dwindling. i feel terrible for the people who drive hours just to eat at the place, i can't imagine how their experience is and how they are treated. -an ex regular guest read more

By far the best food I've had in decades. Every single course from the cocktail to dessert was fabulous. Perfectly prepared and unbelievably tasty. Service also was outstanding and even though the parking lot was completely full, it felt comfortably intimate inside. Perfect ambiance. Nothing lost about this kitchen, and it's aptly called Primo! read more

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You already know it's going to be a five star review. The entire machine that has become Primo is so well oiled, works so smoothly, that you wouldn't expect anything less than a five star review. Other chefs may have fancy tricks, expensive cuts of meat, or caviar and gold foil to make their food "fancy", but absolutely nothing can beat locally grown/foraged/farmed food. And that's exactly what Melissa Kelly and her team does best. The menu changes all the time so there's no point in me telling you what I got, all I can say is get the specials, get what's in season, and definitely get the pork saltimbocca. read more

Primo - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

I have been here quite a few times. Oyster night is a favorite. So good! Love to try the random dishes with ingredients I would never think to use, or have heard of. Of course the drinks are typically made from things I never believed would go together. Tuna steak, amazing and cooked perfectly Never had swordfish before, love it now Tried octopus for the first time and I would again Only complaint is the one "normal" thing I've gotten here is a steak, an almost $60 steak. Should have been rare, was medium, sadly I can cook worse cuts of steak better in my sleep. read more

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Primo obviously doesn't need my review, it's spectacular and everyone knows it, but some people do sort to see most recent, so this is for them. If you haven't been yet and are wondering if it's worth it, stop wondering and make a reservation already. The food is ridiculously good and the cocktails are just perfect. As one member of our party said, we were supremely early, and Benjamin took great care of us. It was pretty busy and we know he had to juggle, so we really appreciated his accommodating us. Sarah H. was our server and she was so wonderful. Her suggestions were perfect and we had such a great time chatting with her. Always a great evening. Do yourself a favor and head up to the bar for a bit, it's lively and not to be missed. read more

This is one of our favorite anniversary or birthday dinner restaurants. It's always a tough reservation to secure and for us it is a bit of a drive but it is so worth it. Food here is farm to table, they grow most of the veggies, make all the breads and the pork chop I had came from their stock. The restaurant is in an old house so there are several ambiance's from small rooms to the 2nd floor bar area. We like the bar area as they have some tables near the bar. Cozy, candlelight, inviting. Servers are always friendly and very knowledgeable about the dishes, ingredients and preparation. We had the bread service which is pricey at $3 pp but the onion bread is a must do for me. My pork chop was delicious but the star was the sweet potato. Small, whole roasted sweet potatoes. Dessert was a bread pudding, delicious. Parking is the only downside for me. Small lots, tight parking, always a bit of a hassle to find and get into a space. If you have a car and a truck, bring the car not the truck! read more

Primo - Squash pizza appetizer - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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We celebrated our 40th anniversary with a fabulous dinner. Breads are terrific and worth paying for. We tried a burrata appetizer (eggplant, olive, capers) that was deliciously unique. Entrees consisted of a NY Strip that was cooked to perfection medium rare (and a local farm to table product that was especially flavorful and grisle free); the other was a pan seared halibut with mussels in a somewhat spicy broth. We loved both. Finished with an Affogato that is accompanied by the lightest beignet/ donuts. Service was great. Primo is our go-to high-end restaurant in mid Coast Maine and one of our favorites anywhere. read more

AS Midcoast residents we have eaten at Primo frequently over the past 10 years. The food is almost always stellar. I know prices are up everywhere and understand that. What we don't get is the big drop in wine pours this year. A few ounces of wine?? same price?? The Italian restaurant in Rockport which we also frequent still provides a true glass of wine. Primo needs to remedy this. We enjoy a glass of wine with good food but feel a bit ripped off at Primo. read more

Food was amazing-service was prompt and very good - I am vegetarian and although their menu showed very few vegetarian choices they were very accommodating - place is a little pricey but definitely worth checking out for special occasions- recommend you make reservations at least on weekends. read more

Our experience, like many others on yelp, was nothing short of perfection. We came for an anniversary dinner - and from start to finish we were really blown away by both the service and quality & inventiveness of our dinner. Everything was phenomenal - but the highlights for me were the special pasta (tagliatelle with crab) and the zeppole / donuts. These are two of the best things I've eaten in the last few years. I thought this was going to be a situation where it was over-hyped and didn't live up to expectations, but it was even better than i imagined. Get yourself a reservation (well in advance) and try one of the top 5 restaurants in Maine! read more

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Prior to this year's visit, would have given 5 stars. Prior 3-4 times, the experience was excellent, especially last year when they quickly and graciously accommodated a last minute change from 4 to 6. Have had the melt-in-your-mouth pork chop in the past, pre covid, and was jonesing for it this year as the only place I trust to eat a rare pork chop, so expectations were high and disappointment was great when it came out overcooked. Service could have been better this year too--it wasn't bad by any stretch, but just not as warm and friendly as years past. It did not help that the table next to us was having a bad experience and complaining that 6 of their 8 dishes were inedible. The staff did not seem to be interested in the feedback. All that said, we still had a nice meal, just a slight notch down from the excellence of prior years. read more

Primo - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

What an amazing dinner we had at Primo. Very delicious! Service excellent, atmosphere terrific. On the pricey side but I think fair for the quality of The food and the experience. And we knew that going in. Had a lovely evening! read more

Primo is one of the best restaurants in Maine! I love that the food is always local and fresh. Great cocktails and desserts here as well. Primo takes food allergies seriously and offers plenty of gluten free options. read more

Primo - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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We're from Maine. We had to go once we saw Gordon Ramsay's episode of Uncharted where he cooks with the owner Michelle Kelly. I'll start off by saying the attention to detail and the exceptional service we have never experienced in the state of Maine. We live two hours away, our reservation was at 7:45-we got there at 7:00, and they still sat us. I got the chicken breast special with Parmesan risotto. My partner got another special, the pork chop with black eyed peas and collard greens. And his mother got the swordfish steak which is on the menu. For appetizers, we got the farmers salad and the razor clams. I do recommend getting the Panzalla-- they're were sold out though! For dessert, I got the cannoli with a scoop of chocolate gelato, and my partner got the affagado! We couldn't recommend more, I'd like to come back in the summer seasons. read more

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Cute restaurant near Rockland, ME The restaurant is quaint, and can get busy so make reservations. The food is average. I got the razor clam special and the pan sear halibut. The razor clams were ok, nothing too exciting. I found the halibut to be a little dry, and wished it was a little more buttery and flakey. I did like the flavor of the Brussels sprouts that came with the halibut. They were roasted well and slightly sweet. I also got the cider which was very good. read more

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Very good dinner, but not as good as expected after reading all the glowing reviews. I felt our server was a little arrogant and did not guide us regarding how many dishes to order. Seemed like he just wanted a bigger check average. Overall, food was good but does not live up to the hype. read more

My friend and I celebrated her retirement at Primo the other night. What an inspired and delicious experience! We tried the prefix seven course meal with wine pairings. Every single course and glass of wine was outstanding. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, the ambience was warm and inviting, and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. I hope to go back again and again well done everyone at Primo! read more

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Worth the drive! We were on our way to Portland and planned to stop here... and we're so happy we did! Definitely, definitely recommend making a reservation - line was out the the door on Sunday when we got there and it was mostly people without reservations. The food and service were outstanding - everything is perfectly seasoned, you can tell pasta is homemade and cooked perfectly al dente. They had a great cocktail and wine selection as well. I've seen other reviews say it's pricey - but for the quality of food and service you are getting, it's absolutely worth it! Save room for dessert! We wanted to try them all - including all the specials - I guess we have to come back! read more

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Had a great time at Primo. Found this place because I saw the chef on Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted show. The food definitely lived up to expectations! Staff was professional and knowledgeable. Ben was our waiter and he did an outstanding job. I had the farm salad and rigatoni-both were amazing. My wife had the red lettuce salad and the bluefin tuna special-delicious! Peach panna cotta dessert was the finishing touch to a perfect night!! Cheers to Primo! read more

Last nights dinner at Primo went above and beyond my expectations of any restaurant we have visited by far! Farm to table dishes from the restaurants property. The food had so many layers or flavor, so fresh, so robust and just downright delicious. The spacing between courses was perfect, it allowed us to enjoy the food without feeling overwhelmed and weighed down. It also allowed us to enjoy each others company. Our waiter, Duncan was phenomenal! He made excellent recommendations and was just amazing at what he does! To the lovely couple that sat beside us (dining with their two young grandchildren) thank you so much for the conversation and thank you for the bottle of Donnafugata Mille e una Norte bottle of wine, it was so generous of you! Chef Melissa Kelly and your staff, Bravo! Thank you for making my husband's 50th birthday all that it needed to be! read more

Primo - Purple rain - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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A repeat visit to Primo. It's still a very good restaurant but no longer has the overall wow factor in my opinion based on the food. One of our special appetizers - the tuna meatballs were not worthy of a fine dining establishment. The second appetizer special of scallop ceviche was good but not great. Mains were excellent. A Campanella pasta mostly vegetarian brought us back to pastas in Italy and the local Halibut was exquisite- especially the vegetables accompanying it that both of us felt were truly top notch. Recommend fish is cooked very slightly less but this is nit- picking. The crostata dessert was excellent. Excellent, professional service and the wine list and sommelier were both very good. So a great meal and recommended but not at the overall level I remember from the last time. The room we were seated in looked a bit tired. Also we had gone to a competing restaurant the previous evening that blew us away so some level of comparison maybe evident here. Primo is a special restaurant but at $150-200 per person needs to be judged at the highest levels hence removal of one star. Just my opinion - everyone seated around us appeared to be having a wonderful time. A visit to Primo should include a walk around the farm that was wonderful. read more

This place was hyped up significantly by a friend in Owl's Head and I'm pleased to say that it lived up to said hype. We went on a perfect October evening and everything was excellent. The wine list, the service, my perfectly prepared seafood pasta, and the overall ambiance. Upscale but comfortable, attentive but not overbearing, and packed. Looking forward to my next visit once they open for the season! read more

Very nice restaurant with delicious food and drink and unique Mediterranean/italian inspired cuisine with Maine influences. The decor and grounds were nice - The garden outdoors was also very nice little stroll. They very nicely made my kids off menu spaghetti and meatballs which they loved. We had roasted oysters and fried squash blossoms to start and halibut with beans and whole Branzino (labino to them) with grilled romaine. One star deduction because it was very pricey with smallish portions. Only 2 squash blossoms came with the order and 6 oysters. The mains were a bit larger but the branzino was a bit overly salty. So be prepared to spend a lot but the food is good. read more

One would think as a "Farm to Table" restaurant they would have a few "WFPB" (whole food plant based) options. Nooo Finally ended up with a salad that was salty? Huh? And my friends meals were also way salty.. So.... $25 later for 8 leaves of lettuce, Can't say I'm a HAPPY CAMPER. read more

Spectacular experience. Michelin star quality food, excellent service and outstanding drinks! Server Christine was perfect and had a great grasp of men, drinks and service. Food was gorgeous and delicious. Drinks are best in Maine - perfectly crafted and house cocktails were great as were calls. This is a must visit if you are within 2 hours. If you're further, still consider. Best we have had here in Maine. It's super beautiful and charming inside and out. Only "con" was manager or sommelier who visited other table next t9 us and never acknowledged us. Serious faux pas since he fawned over their experience and never even looked at another table in ear/eyeshot. Couple dining at table next to us were regulars and they thought it strange, to. For the level portrayed, it was noticeable and easily correctable. read more

all was absolutely wonderful... had the pork saltinbocca- which was amazing!! Everything was very good. However, was very disappointed we had to pay for bread individually!! I think it's terrible when any restaurant of that caliber charges for a few pieces of bread!! read more

This is where my husband and I ate after our ceremony at Marshall Point Lighthouse. What a warm, welcoming establishment. Molly our waiter was so sweet and professional with great recommendations for food and drink. Can't wait until next year to eat here for our anniversary. I've never had swordfish before and wow, it tasted amazing. I regret not taking a photo of our appetizer, it was octopus, and it was so juicy and tender almost like a steak. My husband had the risotto and he ate every bit of it, it was so good. I know I'll be raving about this dinner for weeks to come. read more

Primo - Risotto with shrimp, scallops, crab and roasted tomatoes. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Beautiful property where you can see your dinner in the works! Gardens of fresh herbs and flowers. We arrived a little before 5 and the line was starting to form. We were seated on the porch and greeted with smiles and positive vibes for a great night. The porch does have some road noise but that didn't deter us . Our waitress was quite informative of the specials and drinks. I never heard of a drink being clarified before and mine was with feta. Very sweet and enjoyable. Our beet salads arrived and split for 2 with no problems. The greens were so crispy and fresh. If i would suggest anything it would have been to sprinkle a little of the dressing on the top. Most was on bottom of plate Out entrees were delicious and delivered in a very timely manner. We did also have the bread service and the bread was very fresh and enjoyable. Service was all around us from hostess's to servers, bar servers, busser ' expediters and managers . All hands on deck make for a restaurant to run efficiently! Top notch service. Will go again and try to hit the little bar in the back before we go to our table next time for dessert as well. read more

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I was excited about going to the restaurant, but as a result of our meal, I was EXCEPTIONALLY DISAPPOINTED. I ordered a planked salmon that came out as nearly raw (I understand that it should be on the rare side, but this was barely cooked at all.) I sent it back to have it cooked a bit more, and when the runner brought it back, I received a sarcastic comment that it was supposed to be cooked the way it was originally brought out. My wife ordered a branzino, and when the runner brought it out, he put the whole fish in front of my wife and then left. Nobody offered to fillet it (like any restaurant where we have ordered branzino in the past), and nobody came back to our table to assist. I was forced to cut off the head and tail of the fish and fillet it for her, which I would not expect for such a "fancy" restaurant. When I mentioned this to the server after the fact, she said that someone should have offered to do this for us, and she apologized. The useless restaurant GM came to us with a half hearted apology and offered to remove 2 desserts (of the 6 ordered for the table) but the damage was done. If I had been the GM, I would have gone out of my way to make the situation better, but he didn't do that and as a result, this restaurant will remain off my list for the future. read more