Absolutely love the space. All of the old fixtures and design have been maintained. It's like…read morewalking back in time. Food was delicious as always. Yummy desserts to finish things off.

We stopped in on vacation. Had clam chowder and grilled cheese. Both were very good. We have sticky…read moretoffee pudding. It was excellent. Service was great!

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.

This place is DELICIOUS!!!…read more We were met by their very talented craft cocktail bartender, Danny, when we walked down the stairs of this beautifully decorated gastropub. I highly recommend his Spicy Jalapeño Margarita. I also highly recommend the fabulous Carnitas Tacos. Yummmmmmmmm! Then there was the outstanding service given us by the spectacularly beautiful, smart, and gracious CiCi. Thank you both for a wonderful dining experience.

We stopped at Dos Gatos on our vacation date night. It was the only day it rained in the week we…read morewere there and it was kind of cool out. We walked up and we're told by the host that there's a 15 min wait at 6:15PM for inside seating pur we could sit in the outdoor lounge area. We walked around the block and came back just as the host was calling to tell us there was a bar seat available. We descended the steps to what I could only describe as an underground secret garden. It was compact but did not trigger my claustrophobia. There were tables, couches and the bar. We sat at the bar right in front of the cake stand for the oft mentioned Texas Sheet Cake. I ordered the marg special which was grapefruit; my husband ordered the blood orange. Both delicious but the blood orange was a much brighter citrus flavor. We ordered the chips and salsa with a small side of guacamole. I thought the salsa was amazing but husband said it was too much cilantro for his soap gene. Dinner was chicken tinga tacos for me and duck confit tacos for him. The chicken tacos were delicious, among some of the best I've had. The tortilla was a warm, soft, extremely flavorful flour tortilla packed with chicken and topped with microgreens. I'm not a big duck fan so I didnt try my husband's tacos but he loved them. Our second round of drinks was the spicy margarita for me and the same blood orange for him. The spicy margarita did NOT disappoint. We got the last piece of the chocolate Texas Sheet Cake to go as well as an orange vanilla spice cake slice. We ate them at home and both were very good. The staff was all very friendly, funny and warm. We'll go back but definitely wasn't expecting amazing tacos in Maine.

In Maine for a long weekend and saw this restaurant in Chamberlain. We had a party of 6 and they…read morewere more than accommodating to us as this was their first night open for the summer season. I had an awesome blackened fish sandwich while everyone else had fish and chips. The food was delicious! Only negative was that the power went out. The staff handled it without missing a beat! They let those who were still dining and drinking stay. They let later reservations know that they wouldn't be able to seat them tonight because of it. We would definitely return and have a meal there.

We are regular visitors to Pemaquid for years and always enjoy dinner at all of the nearby co-ops…read moreas well as going into Damariscotta or even Wiscasset on a rare occasion. On this visit we enjoyed the Anchor several times during our stay, for dinner, as well as a couple of happy hours. The front was very welcoming every time we went, when we reserved a table our server, Madison was friendly, knowledgeable, and even humored us by singing Happy Birthday to my wife in Spanish (with company lol). Other visits we ate at the bar and Andrea always kept our drinks and the conversation flowing - it was very enjoyable every time. Regardless of eating at a table or at the bar, the food was delicious every time. Over the course of four visits we had scallops, haddock, halibut and a pork chop - all prepared deliciously with nice presentation. My personal favorite was the grilled romaine salad which I three of four times - so good! We have eaten at the Anchor in the past and thought it was ok, but this season it really seemed together. Even when the restaurant was busy (happy hour) service was equal to the task and seemed to keep everyone happy and the quality of food and speed of service was excellent. I recommend you try this place (or try it again) if you are looking for something more upscale than a lobster on the dock and don't want to drive into town. Nice people and delicious food - thank you.

Food was amazing, definitely try the fish taco, our waitress was so friendly, fast service, very…read morerelaxed pub.

It was busy and everyone was working their tails off, but still very friendly and attentive. The…read morefood was fairly priced, and portions were good. My haddock had good breading and seasoned fairly, coleslaw was flavorful and fresh. We sat outside and enjoyed the patio it was beautiful.

Always enjoyed 40 paper. I don't hit it as often as I did in the past…read more That being said, service was great, ambiance top notch, small plates delicious. Mussels and mushroom pizza were the choices for my table. I do wish they would go back to serving micro brews on taps, back in the day, they were the best bringing in top notch brews. Their collections of cans is still solid, just different.

Came here with 3 others on a Thursday night after striking out at another restaurant (we did not…read morehave a reservation). They took us in as long as we were able to be out by 7pm (it was around 5:30pm). The food came out super fast (almost too fast). We only ordered mains since we already had happy hour elsewhere. They had one special polenta cake, but no other specials. The restaurant had not filled up yet, but appeared to have some reservations booked for later on. It was pretty hot and uncomfortable in the room, and wish they had better AC. It just made me want to eat and leave faster and made it hard to enjoy the meal. We were sat next to a portable unit but it wasn't doing a very good job and pointed away from us. I got the salmon over mushroom risotto. They asked how I wanted it cooked, which isn't usually something I get asked about salmon, so I said to cook how they normally would. It was probably about medium inside, still tender and not overcooked. The salmon had a strong grill taste but not enough seasoning and the fishy brown part was still attached underneath. The mushroom risotto and carrots were cooked and seasoned well. Overall, there wasn't anything major wrong with the meal, but I felt underwhelmed for the price tag ($36).

Stopped here on the way into bar harbor. Made a nice little stop. We went on a Friday afternoon…read moreand parking was easy. Dont go for the food but drinking a beer right on the wharf was nice. The service was friendly and an extensive beer list. Nice spot to hang out for a minute!

Beer was always OK, as was food, but the vibe was always pleasant & we loved taking our dogs there…read more We loved that we could show up with our dogs - mellow and well behaved. This time we showed up with our dogs and an 8 week old puppy. We waited 15 min in line for a table, finally got to the front of the line. So promising. A dog walked by us and snarked at our 8 week old, who barked back. The hubris male 20 year old host walked over and said, "We can't have this. You guys are going to have to leave." I tried explaining what occurred. I also tried explaining we are local and had been there probably more than him. He ignored me switching his attention to my wife as if she would see the world his way - in what universe does that show social probity. Good luck surviving the winter imperiously shitting on your local guests - we'll never go again

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.