The Cajun haddock was good, but the fried lobster was lacking flavor and the crab cakes were disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Douglas Restrick
With a few days in Rockland, we wanted good seafood. We asked around, tried a few restaurants, but one night Delton Hill’s Seafood Co for dinner. Had to wait 20 minutes for a table, but so worth the wait!! Clam chowder was one of the best we’ve had in Maine!! Wife had clams, I had broiled haddock!! TERRIFIC!! No room for dessert, but we returned two days later for lunch!! Kudos to Olivia and Rosie who served us so well!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams, Fish and Chips, New England Clam Chowder, Crab Crusted Haddock, House Side Salad
Patty531
Had the most amazing lobster stew! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was very happy with what was served. The amount of lobster was a surprise & it was very fresh, warm and delicious. My husband also really enjoyed the broiled Haddock. Although it was too cold and wet to sit on the deck, we still had a nice view of the harbor from the dining room.
Stacy Engle
Loved the food, we had the oh baby shrimp and was great. Service outstanding and loved that it was family owned and not a chain
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Scott
Hill's Seafood ended up being our favorite meal of the whole trip! The portions were generous, everything we tried was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. Service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The Cajun Parmesan Haddock was outstanding and my personal favorite, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. Even dessert was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Kelly
Expensive and average quality.. had a lobster pie and lobster roll and neither was worth the price.. touristy place near the cruise ship
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Amy Corrigan
Great service from Dee Dee and delicious food. We sat outside with water view. The crab cakes are the best and they pour a great drink. Comfortable, casual with reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kampilan Travels
very convenient to the cruise ship. we tried clamp chowder, lobster stew soup, crab di and chips and grilled cheese lobster sandwich. very delicious. Friendly staff. Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Addis
42.00 for a small portion of lobster Mac and cheese, 60.00 for half a lobster sautéed. Ridiculous high prices. Crappy ambience, mediocre service.
High tide across the street much better food, music at half the price.
Near the water and delicious haddock! Our waitress was sweet too!
mary_to_travel
There were a limited number of places that were open at the time that we wanted to go it was a Sunday late afternoon We settled on this restaurant and our first mistake was that we ordered the fried seafood platter We don't usually eat deep fried food but we chose it for its variety There were allot of fried clams and small shrimp and the scallops and had dock were better once we took off the fried batter We were supposed to have French fries with it but they were buried under the fried seafood and were hardly existent We would have thought that they would have been plentiful but very few and not tasty Again we miss ordered but we won't be back
Helena Sopwith
Best Lobster Stew. Staff is great, fish is so fresh. Laid back place. We eat here at least once a week in the summertime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Fallon
We visited Hill’s Seafood in Rockland on a Sunday afternoon after a local recommendation. The appeal was that it’s not on the waterfront and supposedly more affordable than some of the harbor-facing spots. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t reflect that.
Parking wasn’t easy. There were only a few spaces on one side of the building, and street parking was essentially nonexistent. We arrived around 4:15 PM and were seated immediately, even as the late-day crowd began to build. The hostess was warm, and our waitress was friendly and attentive. Service was not the issue—it was the food and pricing that left us disappointed.
We ordered two lobster rolls and opted to swap the fries for garden salads. The lobster was sweeter than expected but lacked the depth of flavor we associate with fresh Maine lobster. The portion was small, served in a basic hot dog bun that was wet and underwhelming. The roll didn’t hold up well, and for the price, there simply wasn’t much lobster meat. The garden salads were the best part of the meal—fresh, crisp, and well-portioned.
Pricing was a major disappointment. The lobster roll was $35 each, and swapping fries for salad added $4 each, yet the cost of the fries wasn’t deducted. We were also charged $2 each for a small container of what they called “Connecticut style” butter—not real butter, and not offered as an option. A single Coke was $3.75. Even the water had a bitter taste. The total for two people came to $85.75 before tip, and over $100 after tip. For a casual seafood spot with no waterfront view and a very basic setup, that felt excessive.
The restaurant does offer indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor area covered by an awning. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the staff were kind. But for the amount we spent, the food didn’t deliver. We were hoping for a hidden gem off the beaten path, but instead found ourselves questioning the value. We wouldn’t return, and we’d advise others to review the menu carefully and ask about upcharges before ordering.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
kentgwashburn
I looked at the menu on line. Saw lobster mac n cheese; it suited my mood. Even so I took the glowing description of generous chunks of lobster with a grain of salt as I ordered. Wrong! It was completely right, and tasted great. Delivered piping hot with that perfect bit of light brown crust? The cheese was mild enough not to overwhelm the lobster, flavorful enough to deserve its place in the dish. My brother and his wife chose lobster stew and liked every bite. Place seems clean, well-organized, pleasant staff, with a nice mix of tourists and locals as customers. Indoor and outdoor dining options. Pleasant decor.
Great food. Super nice service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The Cajun haddock was good, but the fried lobster was lacking flavor and the crab cakes were disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
With a few days in Rockland, we wanted good seafood. We asked around, tried a few restaurants, but one night Delton Hill’s Seafood Co for dinner. Had to wait 20 minutes for a table, but so worth the wait!! Clam chowder was one of the best we’ve had in Maine!! Wife had clams, I had broiled haddock!! TERRIFIC!! No room for dessert, but we returned two days later for lunch!! Kudos to Olivia and Rosie who served us so well!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams, Fish and Chips, New England Clam Chowder, Crab Crusted Haddock, House Side Salad
Had the most amazing lobster stew! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was very happy with what was served. The amount of lobster was a surprise & it was very fresh, warm and delicious. My husband also really enjoyed the broiled Haddock. Although it was too cold and wet to sit on the deck, we still had a nice view of the harbor from the dining room.
Loved the food, we had the oh baby shrimp and was great. Service outstanding and loved that it was family owned and not a chain
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hill's Seafood ended up being our favorite meal of the whole trip! The portions were generous, everything we tried was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. Service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The Cajun Parmesan Haddock was outstanding and my personal favorite, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. Even dessert was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Expensive and average quality.. had a lobster pie and lobster roll and neither was worth the price.. touristy place near the cruise ship
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great service from Dee Dee and delicious food. We sat outside with water view. The crab cakes are the best and they pour a great drink. Comfortable, casual with reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very convenient to the cruise ship. we tried clamp chowder, lobster stew soup, crab di and chips and grilled cheese lobster sandwich. very delicious. Friendly staff. Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
42.00 for a small portion of lobster Mac and cheese, 60.00 for half a lobster sautéed. Ridiculous high prices. Crappy ambience, mediocre service.
High tide across the street much better food, music at half the price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Near the water and delicious haddock! Our waitress was sweet too!
There were a limited number of places that were open at the time that we wanted to go it was a Sunday late afternoon We settled on this restaurant and our first mistake was that we ordered the fried seafood platter We don't usually eat deep fried food but we chose it for its variety There were allot of fried clams and small shrimp and the scallops and had dock were better once we took off the fried batter We were supposed to have French fries with it but they were buried under the fried seafood and were hardly existent We would have thought that they would have been plentiful but very few and not tasty Again we miss ordered but we won't be back
Best Lobster Stew. Staff is great, fish is so fresh. Laid back place. We eat here at least once a week in the summertime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited Hill’s Seafood in Rockland on a Sunday afternoon after a local recommendation. The appeal was that it’s not on the waterfront and supposedly more affordable than some of the harbor-facing spots. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t reflect that.
Parking wasn’t easy. There were only a few spaces on one side of the building, and street parking was essentially nonexistent. We arrived around 4:15 PM and were seated immediately, even as the late-day crowd began to build. The hostess was warm, and our waitress was friendly and attentive. Service was not the issue—it was the food and pricing that left us disappointed.
We ordered two lobster rolls and opted to swap the fries for garden salads. The lobster was sweeter than expected but lacked the depth of flavor we associate with fresh Maine lobster. The portion was small, served in a basic hot dog bun that was wet and underwhelming. The roll didn’t hold up well, and for the price, there simply wasn’t much lobster meat. The garden salads were the best part of the meal—fresh, crisp, and well-portioned.
Pricing was a major disappointment. The lobster roll was $35 each, and swapping fries for salad added $4 each, yet the cost of the fries wasn’t deducted. We were also charged $2 each for a small container of what they called “Connecticut style” butter—not real butter, and not offered as an option. A single Coke was $3.75. Even the water had a bitter taste. The total for two people came to $85.75 before tip, and over $100 after tip. For a casual seafood spot with no waterfront view and a very basic setup, that felt excessive.
The restaurant does offer indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor area covered by an awning. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the staff were kind. But for the amount we spent, the food didn’t deliver. We were hoping for a hidden gem off the beaten path, but instead found ourselves questioning the value. We wouldn’t return, and we’d advise others to review the menu carefully and ask about upcharges before ordering.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I looked at the menu on line. Saw lobster mac n cheese; it suited my mood. Even so I took the glowing description of generous chunks of lobster with a grain of salt as I ordered. Wrong! It was completely right, and tasted great. Delivered piping hot with that perfect bit of light brown crust? The cheese was mild enough not to overwhelm the lobster, flavorful enough to deserve its place in the dish. My brother and his wife chose lobster stew and liked every bite. Place seems clean, well-organized, pleasant staff, with a nice mix of tourists and locals as customers. Indoor and outdoor dining options. Pleasant decor.
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