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!!!“

“My fiancé and I were in town for an event and stopped in at TK O’Shea’s around 3:30 PM for a bite to eat. Our waitress, Mars, was absolutely incredible! Even though she was handling all the tables on her own, she stayed on top of everything with a great attitude. The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. After our event, we decided to stop back in for a cocktail—and Mars was still working and still absolutely killing it! When we told her how fantastic our experience had been, she was so kind and genuinely grateful. Unfortunately, we heard that she’d had to deal with a rude customer earlier, which was disappointing to hear. People need to remember to be patient—yes, service might have been a little slower than usual, but she was doing the work of several people and doing it with a smile. We’ll definitely be back next year when we return for our annual event. The food was great, but the service was truly unmatched.“

“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 !“

“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“

“Best upscale tavern in the region.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Very good meal and drinks“

“Great bar atmosphere and top service! Special mentions to the waitress for the protection of my wallet! The frenchies 🙏🏽“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“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“

“Great owners,great staff,great food, great prices,great atmosphere what else do you need ?!“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!!!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Amazing food, Amazing service, nice atmosphere, 5 star 🌟“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“We called ahead because we were a group of 32! We had a group that was about 1/2 being teenager boys. Nick was incredible to work with and every single staff member made us feel welcome. Our 2 servers were top notch. The food was just as incredible as all of the above. I cannot recommend them enough. We were over 3 hours from home due to playing in a tournament and this was a fantastic all around experience.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Fabulous food! Great cocktails“

“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 .“

“Last night, I got the lobster ravioli to go and it was EXCELLENT! Ravioli was FULL of lobster, plus several generous pieces on top, including claws. Delicious sauce. Highly recommend this dish!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The View hosted our Hingham High School class of 1995 30 year class reunion the day after Thanksgiving and it was the perfect spot. The communication and booking with Cathleen was the kind of customer service you dream about. She went above and beyond to ensure all of our questions were answered, provided photos and videos of the space, and the set up was fantastic for our group. She also helped walk through the menu options, made suggestions and she made sure everything was set up with the bar tenders and kitchen! She even helped us with a special dessert option! The holiday decorations were so festive and really jazzed up the space! The food was all excellent and the cheese board was beautiful and quite tasty. Feedback from the 80+ guest was
very positive and we could not have asked for a better venue! Would book it again for our next reunion or special event! Bill the owner was so friendly and helpful! Then entire staff made it a night to remember! Thank you to The View.“

“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 !“

“Our Holiday Christmas party was held in the private room at the Beth. The ambiance, holiday decor and even the movie home alone was perfect for our gathering. It exceeded our expectations from the delicious meal, drinks, dessert to our wonderful server, David, who was fun and went above and beyond to make sure our night was perfect. Thank you David! 🎄“