50 Best American Restaurants near Rockland

“Thanks to Jessica and Allen for all they do.... Kiera is a great waitress Thoughtful kind and very aware of the customer needs and likes.“

“My family has had MANY of our special moments at Players Rockland and they have always made us feel like family, supported and gone above and beyond to create flexibility and creativity. Highly recommend using their spaces!💪🧡“

“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.“

“The BEST Bartender Kevin from heaven 🍸🍺“

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

“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.“

“There are not enough stars to give! This is our favorite restaurant. Period full stop.

The food is excellent - we have never had anything we did not love. With evolving menus and new items it always feels fresh.

The service is impeccable. The kindest most attentive and thoughtful waitstaff and bartenders. The people here really make the place.

Thoughtfully designed with cozy lighting and a fantastic bar the ambience checks all the boxes.

A beyond wonderful neighborhood spot that never gets old - we frequent Dotty's and hope to for many years to come.“

“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.“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

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

“From start to finish it was an amazing experience! I got seated right away coffe within minutes of sitting down and ordered within five minutes of sitting down I got to have literally two sips of coffee and my food was already delivered to the table with such speed of service you would think the food wouldn't be that good but honestly it's cooled to perfection ! I had two maybe three bites of food and the waitress literally asked me if the first few bites of food was up to my expections such follow up was amazing 😍 if you haven't been here much like me it's my first time here as I am new in town and wanted to support my local businesses I would highly recommend you coming here for breakfast ! 10 out of a 10 experience!“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Recently took some friends to Towne Tavern. They were all excited to get the Viking Steak Sandwich. We get it every time we go, which is fairly often. So disappointed that it is not on the menu any longer. Also the Calamari is not on the menu. Don’t understand why it was removed. I was under the impression that it was a popular item.“

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

“The best food ever I ate at Brockton for the first time today keep up the good work ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏“

“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.“

“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!“

“Very good meal and drinks“

“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!“

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

“Mo’s is a great family restaurant with awesome service. My husband and I always look forward to our breakfast dates! Big portions at very reasonable prices and fast service. Staff is always so kind. Would always recommend this spot.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!!!“

“I uprooted from the South Coast area 5 years ago & landed in the Abington area. There are many lovely places around the area to eat but I can say no one place has ever prompted me to write a review till now. My fiance & I ate here less than a month ago & were back this week as we kick off 2026. We eat out about twice a week & this is by Far our favorite spot! After our 2nd visit, we left & couldn't stop raving to each other. We are so impressed with the food, staff, prices, drinks & I'd like to say staff, again, lol! We haven't yet had an opportunity to look into the entertainment but Ben's is on our list! HIGHLY recommend!!“

“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.“

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

“Good time great atmosphere and beautiful bartenders!“

“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.“

“We rented The View out for our parents' birthday and everything was excellent. Our parents could not have been happier with the party, and suggested that they now knew where they'd start in a search for any future parties. Cathleen was a pleasure to work with in coordinating the party, and once there, the manager Bill and bartender Ashley were friendly and accommodating to any requests. As I understand, they decorated the place for Christmas the day prior, and everything looked great. We had approximately 50 people, and it was the perfect size. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Excellent food and very proffesional service. The best Catering company around.“

“What a bright cheerful place. The owner and staff are incredibly kind and inviting. Highly recommend.“

“If you are craving a French dip, this is the place to go! It was SO tender, and the au jus sauce was not salty at all. Overall just delicious!! 😋“

“First time at this location and was worth the ride from Plymouth. Food was outstanding, service was awesome!“

“The Fowler House has been a longstanding staple in the Quincy community. We recently hosted an event for our football team and we all had a great time. Food was great as well as the service. Owner,John Mac, walks the walk through his support of youth sports. Great experience & you should check it out.

Brad C.“

“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 .“