50 Best American Restaurants near Rockland

“We went to Anita Marie's once and quickly became regulars. From the warm welcome and attentive staff to the amazing food, I would 100% recommend this lovely spot. I'm so happy for the owners and our town. The renovations look amazing and they have preserved the history of this place while making it their own.“

“Amazing atmosphere and the staff is fantastic!!! It’s always my go to place to watch games and chill with friends!!!! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!!“

“When I went there, it was my 2nd day in the US ever. This place did not disappoint. Very authentic, very American, I loved it. All the screens showing different sports, the pale ale beer is extremely tasty, and the food was also very good.The staff was also friendly and attentive.“

“My boyfriend and I had an excellent experience tonight . Our waiter , Paul was probably one of the best waiters we’ve had in a long time . He made it great along with the delicious meals . Thank you Paul ( star waiter) you were awesome !“

“Best upscale tavern in the region.“

“my 2 friends and I went to Strawberry Fair restaurant yesterday. one friend we hadn't seen in years. we've known each other since we were 12. our hostess and waitress were excellent. we stayed over 2 hours reminiscing. Then when we tried to take a selfie before we left and our waitress came outside and offered to take the picture. it came out great!! I highly recommend this restaurant.The food was delicious!!! Great service and very friendly staff. Thank you! The address is 14 Pond St, Norwell, MA 02061“

“A cozy, small restaurant tucked away within downtown Cohasset. I especially wanted to give an enormous shoutout to the extremely generous jumbo lobster sandwich that they sold during this time. It was expensive, as expected, but it did not disappoint in terms of its mass. It was huge, delicious and presentable.

The atmosphere is, as I stated before, cozy, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. It was definitely more on the quieter side--which I preferred that day--though that may depend on the time and season when you visit.

If you're walking or driving around town, I strongly recommend stopping by here, as it is an easy 5-stars for me.“

“First of all, the cutest place! The food was excellent, we went on a week night so it wasn't busy and we got a selection of east coast oysters served with a mignonette. Love a place that knows their food, it was cool to be able to have oysters from different locations because a lot of places only have one selection and don't distinguish where they come from. Drinks were fantastic! Had a wonderful espresso martini. Also got the chicken sandwich which was SO good, crispy chicken, great fries, the sauce on it was delicious. I would repeat this place every week if I could!“

“the pastrami was Amazing!! service was excellent. ice cream is SO good!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Very good meal and drinks“

“Although baby Ruby isn't expected until January, our friends and family welcomed her with open arms one week ago yesterday with a grand baby shower hosted at your establishment. I can't express my gratitude enough. Everyone involved was on point, you treated us just like we were an extension of your own family. Hosting a group of 80 is never easy and your crew made it appear seamless. Thanks a bunch. -Paw“

“It was our first time there on a rainy day last week. We always see it so busy so we decided to see what the hype was. Cute environment service was decent food was absolutely disappointing, ordered buffalo Mac and cheese it was so watery and tasteless I decided not to complain or send it back. When we were ready to leave the older waitress asks me if I wanted a box. I declined politely and was then asked if I was full???? Ummm no and as I’m trying to be polite you’re gonna make me insult the cooking anyway. SMH so I did so when I was then asked if I just did not like it. I replied absolutely not a d got the nastiest look. Lmao just a brief word of advice… when someone’s plate is still FULL of their meal and it’s pushed to the side MAKE THE CONNECTION instead of all the questions and ridiculous comments and also keeps your eye rolls to yourself. You can tell it’s all locals that rant there!“

“The food is always on point. The staff are amazing. My favorite place. They also have a rewards card.“

“Food was great the view is phenomenal the only thing I did not like Is the fact we had a reservation for a table for 5 And the waiter could only accommodate a table of 4 with the 5 th on the side facing the wall For this reason I give it a 3 star passing note fair enough I think“

“Hidden Gem of the South Shore. Definitely worth Stopping by.“

“schooner's has the absolute best fish and chips, haddock is perfectly cooked, fish moist, batter light and crispy, thin onion rings and crispy fries. The best around!“

“Great food, Great people, Huge portions, Great atmosphere, and TAKE OUT! *atm inside“

“First visit last night. I don’t usually order pork chops at a restaurant. but I did get the chop yesterday it was delicious. Will be back.“

“Great food , great service ! I will be back !“

“The Square Cafe is now my go-to spot. Their bread pudding is the star - I'm still dreaming about it. The holiday cocktail menu is fun creative and festive. The Sesame Salmon is a masterpiece - perfectly seared with a crispy crust while staying tender inside. The spicy soy beurre blanc sauce and wakame seaweed salad create an amazing blend of flavors and textures. What makes this place truly special is the exceptional service. Sean, Amanda, and Jimmy created such a welcoming atmosphere for our party of 9. Jimmy didn't miss a beat and was very attentive. Sean & Amanda's friendly personalities made the experience even better. Thank you! Whether you're coming for the amazing bread pudding (which you absolutely should) or the delicious food and cocktails, their warm hospitality made our visit extra special. Five stars, easily one of the best dining experiences on the South Shore.“

“My wife and I visited Square Cafe in Hingham last night and we had an awesome dinner! I can't say enough good things about this place. Probably one of THE BEST meals I've had in a long time when dining out. The food...all of it....our appetizers, entrees and dessert was outstanding! Our waiter Jamis was the best! If you haven't tried Square Cafe, do yourself a favor and give it a try. We will definitely be a repeat customer!“

“Great food, atmosphere and Comedy shows“

“Great food and atmosphere. My friends and I sat upstairs played pool and could hear the live music being played downstairs. They have a patio and on nice days the music is out there. My girlfriend really likes the haddock fingers and stuffed avocados. I usually get the bbq, but the bar burger rocks too. There’s a special on Thursdays $9 for the burger special!“

“Abso-freakin-lutely AMAZING chicken parm. Been ordering it for a few months now. One of my favorites for sure. Haven't had a bad meal!!!!!“

“love the people and food!“

“everything is always delicious!“

“We held the Pembroke Council on Aging's Volunteer Luncheon there on April 14th. From the start of planning to the end of the event Debbie and her staff were on point. Debbie was very easy to work with and I would go back there in a heartbeat.“

“We had Easter dinner there and we were so impressed. The food was phenomenal and the service was fantastic. Thank you for making our day with family special. We will definitely be back and recommend to our friends.“

“My husband and I had our wedding at TJ Smith's and it was a wonderful experience. They were always so quick to answer questions and assist us. They handled everything the day of and ensured our wedding was a huge success. We didn't have to worry or stress about a single thing. The price is amazing for the value and I highly recommend checking them out. Our wedding was absolutely perfect!“

“Food was great the view is phenomenal the only thing I did not like Is the fact we had a reservation for a table for 5 And the waiter could only accommodate a table of 4 with the 5 th on the side facing the wall For this reason I give it a 3 star passing note fair enough I think“

“Celebrated my husband’s 30th birthday there with some friends. Hosted was super kind and so sweet. Same with our waitress. They gave us cute menus that said “Happy 30th birthday” on them, and a DELICIOUS cheesecake 😋 food was fast, and so good! Overall, a great place. Thank you guys!“

“My mom and I came in for Halloween as we didn’t have anything planned and the energy was really great!! AWESOME decor with the hanging pumpkins, candle lights, brooms and the massive dragon head on the dance floor. Our server Joe was wonderful!! Told us all about the place and was super kind😁“

“best pizza I've ever had. always consistent and sauce doesn't come back on me. great crisp on crust an perfect chew on pizza and cheese.“

“I’ll start with the positives: the food was excellent, the drinks and views were awesome, and even the wait wasn’t bad since the chairs were comfortable and you could grab a drink while waiting. That said, this is definitely not the best spot for a relaxing Saturday date night. There were so many unsupervised kids running wild that it completely killed the vibe. Three separate groups let their kids kick and throw dirt until they broke the landscape lights. Another child (maybe 5) spent nearly an hour standing knee-deep in the pond in her sneakers, again with zero supervision. I don’t mind kids being kids, but when they’re totally unsupervised and destroying property while parents just zone out, it’s a whole different level. Add to that kids jumping all over the dock, it was pure chaos.“

“We visited for the first time last night and I think it’s our new favorite! My kids LOVED the food-especially my 2yr old, he got the kids fish and chips! I got the half roasted chicken-oh Emmy goodness it was so good! Dessert was great too-baked apple pie! Yum! Staff was kind and attentive. We will definitely be back!“

“Fabulous food! Great cocktails“

“We went in at 5:45 on Saturday and got seated right away. Our server, Marina, was very friendly with a great sense of humor. She brought our drinks quickly and took our orders and brought our food out hot. We got the Smash burger and Cowboy burger and they were cooked just the way we asked. Looking forward to going back for the fancier entrees or one of the Saturday specials. Great job by all.“

“The music sucks. It affects my overall enjoyment of the meal experience. Why can’t you play classic rock which everyone can enjoy. You play computerized crap which appeals to no one .“

“We hosted my bff’s 50th at P10 this past Saturday. The staff was amazing & friendly. Ashley rocked it keeping up with all of our drink orders! Stephanie kept the food coming out on time & hot. I would highly recommend having a celebration here!! Thank you to all the staff! ❤️“

“Bia is one in a million. With a Cheers feeling. ❤️🎈🍸🍔“

“Great karaoke, atmosphere, and staff! There's a sign for an upcoming meat raffle but our fries came with a garlic Parmesan sprinkle - great vibe that didn't take itself too seriously. it was nice to see a decent mix of people for a suburban New England town. Super welcoming atmosphere, and we will definitely be back! Easy to get to from city, only 2 exits down 24. there's a cute patio with bistro lights. My only critiques - 1. they serve crinkle cut fries. by choice, I'm assuming? And 2. If you're sober and hate Pepsi products, you're out of luck. Next time I'll sneak a flask of Coke Zero in my purse.“

“Somewhere Else Tavern along Rte. 127 in Bryantville/Pembroke, Mass. I must say I've been at the building, since 2009 (15 years) when it was "Old School". It was a building then, a bar/restaurant of sorts, but now it is someplace special. Since Lori and Jayson, who also own the "Fork in the Road" delicatessen in Bryantville and the Olde Hitching Post restaurant in Hanson, took over the restaurant and renamed it, it is now a place for excellent food, beverages, and a wonderful, wonderful group of people, their patrons. What makes Somewhere Else truly special is that on almost every night, Jayson, Lori, or Lori's sister, Lee Ann, will be there taking care of their customers..... their friends. This past Sunday, was Lori's birthday and EVERYONE was included to celebrate her birthday, Chinese food (seemingly Lori's favorite), cake and ice cream shared with all. But best of all, was not the food, but the celebration of friendship.... Thank you Lori, Jayson and Lee Ann. For those of you who have not stopped by, do so. You'll enjoy your time at the Somewhere Else Tavern.“

“The atmosphere is cozy as usual and the food was amazing. I love the seasonal menu, I had the pumpkin soup and homemade butternut squash raviolis both were superb! The staff was friendly and attentive.“

“Good time great atmosphere and beautiful bartenders!“

“Great tavern in the heart of Weymouth that you have to check out a great menu with nightly specials when passing by“

“So service is iffy. Certain people there are just amazing but then you have a group of high school girls who have no clue what customer service is. Otherwise I love the Fish'n Chicken. I definitely eat there more than I probably should.“

“We just hosted our baby shower at the View and everything went off without a hitch. Staff were extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. The venue itself is great especially on a nice day with plenty of easy parking for everyone attending. Highly recommend!“

“Great food & service one o my favorite spots. However when full the noise level is impossible to speak over, especially with 2 large birthday celebrations going on in the dining room. This was such a disappointment for me, and this was before Wicked Trivia started !“

“We decided to take the ferry over to Hingham and have lunch. The Beth was a nice surprise! We started with blueberry lemonade and a peach bourbon drink. We chose the burrata caprese for the appetizer and shared a slow roasted turkey BLT. It was all delicious! Our waitress, Kasey, was awesome. We didn’t feel rushed, we were able to enjoy the view of the harbor from inside. We would go back, great place for casual dining.“