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.

Outstanding service on a busy night!! Cheeseburger seriously one of the most ambitious ones in the…read morestate -- sichuan peppercorn aioli, chile crisp, a juicy marinade, and charred greens with fondant potatoes, a perfect pairing. Hearing about one with a sichuan pesto made me want to reverse engineer it. Flawless peach cobbler cheesecake special with a perfect perfect cinnamon bite, and a really special cocktail program. Killer date night spot and amazing tunes and murals.

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.

Marcus quickly sat our larger party quickly just after they opened and also waited on us. The food…read morewas delicious and the service was fantastic even though we had two younger kids with us.

Marcus was incredibly welcoming, had a great attitude and was very timely. Restaurant is beautiful…read moreand food is great.

The last time I paid the Harraseeket Inn a visit it was nothing to brag about. But someone has…read morestepped up their game ladies and gentlemen. From musty dive hotel bar, and not one of the fun ones (well there was this one older lady that would serve you the strongest drink of your life whether you told her you were driving or not but other than that), to fine dining. Beyond impressed! This place is BEAUTIFUL and I don't know how they did it, but it doesn't have that smell anymore. And anyone that has been there in the past knows exactly what I'm talking about. Kinda like your grandmother's basement after a flood from 15 years ago that no one probably cleaned up. Yeah you know the smell. The short ribs were gorgeous, the reduction was perfect and the wild mushroom au gratin was heavenly. NY strip was perfectly tender, seasoned well and cooked to perfection. I'm never surprised anymore when a restaurant forgets what "medium" actually is. Sadly, I'm at the point where I'm surprised when they get it right. Pleasantly, but still surprised. This place, definitely gets my vote when I go to Freeport to spoil myself. If you haven't gone here yet, you're doing it wrong.

December 4, 2025 My…read moremother and I went to Porter's today for lunch. I hadn't been to the Harraseeket Inn for 25 years, so I was anxious to see what had changed. It took a few minutes to be seated, since no one was manning the reception station. Apparently that's waitstaff's job - when they're not doing 100 other things. This is an oversight on the restaurant's part and something I pointed out to the manager. Once we were seated though, our experience blossomed into something really wonderful. Neither my mother nor I ordered appetizers.... Since we figured that lunch would be enough (it was). They don't serve bread or crackers or anything as a gratuity - which is probably a cost-saving as well as time-saving measure. It also forces you into buying one of their "small plates" (appetizers), which looked wonderful but were also quite pricey. We also didn't order alcohol- which probably saved us between $30 and $50, since their cocktails were $15 and upwards. Same is true with their wines. Appealing but pricey. I ordered the beef short rib entree ($38) (see attached photo) with a small Caesar salad and their wild mushroom ragout. The beef was some of the best I've ever had. It was fork-tender, juicy, and flavorful in ways that are hard to describe. As for the wild mushroom ragout.... It was cheesy and delicious, but lacked any visible mushroom. I told our waitress so and I hope she passed it on to the chef. My mother ordered their Grilled salmon, served on a bed of cranberry quinoa and topped with an avocado sauce that was amazing (see photo). ($41). The food was so good that there was no hope of taking any home. We wiped out everything! (See photo) We hard coffee with our meal and with taxes and tip, the bill came to $118. Well worth it for such a fabulous meal. We'll go back, but with my father and eldest daughter in tow next time!!

This was a surprising and amazing experience! Yes, a dive bar, but with fascinating people at the…read morebar and Kristen who worked every inch of the restaurant with the kind of efficiency I've always admired. The food was very good - buffalo wings that were the best I've had in a long time. Wayne had a pastrami sandwich with onion rings. All were soooo good! A bit off the beaten track but well worth it!

First time here, love this place!! Local bar, great local vibe, and very welcoming. Glad to find…read morethis spot, it's a treasure!

We have been back six or seven times and it's always been a…read moregreat experience. The last time we went we fell on financial hardship in March and I called beogoing and told them our situation and Susan told us to come o er any way and take a slip from the wall they call them pay forward sk we were able to have a really good lunches I'll never forget their generosity. We love them. I sing and reckysknd kn YouTube'. since March 9 th I have 34.7k views of my sons for Easter, songs frythe hymn book I have and my own songs I have written primarily gospel songs. My YouTube name is Steven Chapman but my real name is Steven Ray Chapman. I enjoy sharing songs for God's glory. Cya thar! Have a Happy Easter

Unassuming lunch and dinner place that is absolutely amazing! I had the steak and cheese last time…read morehere and today a double bacon cheeseburger! Both cooked to order, fresh and perfectly cooked. Shoestring fries outstanding. Service is friendly, prompt and clearly important to the staff. Cost is very reasonable.

Great food, cocktails and service. I don't think people have found this place yet but they should.read more

Took my mom here while she visits Portland, and we were pleasantly surprised to learn they were…read moreparticipating in Restaurant Week! We shared the street fries to start (YUM) and I opted for the French onion soup as my starter. We then each had a fish dish, the haddock almondine and stuffed salmon, and we ate in silence because that's how delish they both were. Finally we had the chocolate lava cake which was just okay, but that's fine because we were so full from the rest of our meal! The staff is incredibly friendly, and though the space is small it wasn't too loud or cramped. And the igloos outside looked so cool - would definitely be worth visiting on a snowy day!

If you're ever in the Windham area, I highly recommend this restaurant, the service was great and…read moreso was the food. You get your moneys worth. They also have a nice bar, and it has a family owned, cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely be going back.

2/27/26 By Windham/westbrook standards, five stars. By…read morePortland standards, four stars. It is NOT noisy. The waitstaff hustle, are friendly, accommodating, solicitous. They did not shake my vermouth (imagine living with that guy?) They did not put gluten in my whatever. (!) The place seats 80, miles including the bar. It is far busier weekends and summers. The pastrami sandwich was very fine, second only to the Second Avenue Deli in Manhattan. The Admiral steak very good- very generous- couldn't finish it, the Caesar salad romaine crunchy fresh. They serve raw oysters. They sauté smelts in season. They have a good array of beers, of desserts. Maggie and I agreed this is a "go to" at the top of our local

The food was amazing prices very reasonable you go Kendall 5 stars…read moreService was good not a long wait time

Recent visit to the coast and saw this. Ordered a haddock basket at the "Shack" and while I was…read morewaiting I went to their store. I bought their made Crab Rangoon , shrimp and fresh crabmeat. The store also has Fish, lobsters and different varieties of everything seafood with fresh or frozen options. Plus check out their Facebook page for specials like Lobster Mac n cheese. They were kind to offer to double bag with ice as I was 45 mins from home. Excellent customer service. I then went and picked up my order and ate it at the picnic tables available while watching people coming and going. Check them out they have it all!