New American Restaurants near Rockland, ME

“Amazing food, staff and atmosphere!“

“Fantastic food, service & drinks! My personal favorites are the Beet Napoleon salad & Eggplant Parmigiano!! Best in town & love the generous portion sizes for a very reasonably price. Their house marinra/red sauce is INCREDIBLE! Thank you Rustica for serving up such great food to us l locals!“

“My wife and I stopped in for a happy hour beer and ended up sharing a fresh, fried haddock sandwich with homemade beer batter onion rings. When we walked in we did not expect that this place would have one of the best meals we had on our trip to Maine with impeccable service from Trevor, our server. Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery is located on the main street, not on the water but was a great find and locals favorite!“

“#AmazingRestaurant #TheCausewayRestaurant 🥰“

“We honestly didn’t expect to be this impressed! We managed to snag a last-minute reservation and felt lucky just to get a table but the entire experience ended up exceeding our expectations.

One of the standout surprises was their incredible selection of non-alcoholic wines and cocktails. They even had a nonalcoholic tequila, which I absolutely loved and rarely find done this well.

We started with the shrimp dumplings, which were a fantastic way to kick off the evening fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For mains, we ordered the Portuguese seafood pasta and the steak frites. The seafood pasta was especially memorable, beautifully seasoned and packed with flavor in every bite. The steak frites were equally satisfying and cooked just right.

From start to finish, everything felt thoughtful and well executed. We’d absolutely come back the next time we’re in town!“

“What a phenomenal dinner with family. Visited from far away, but I am thankful we ended up here. 1st, Chris was a fantastic host at the bar before we moved to our table. Addison took over and took great care of us. Portions were ample & everyone sated and happy. Highly recommend for the foodie and non-foodie alike. All can find happiness and be well taken care of at the same time.“

“We had a great dinner Saturday, the dressed oysters were amazing 🤤“

“Beautiful healthy food!!!!“

“We stopped down at the harbor for a snack on a lovely Sunday afternoon. Harbor Dogs is a tiny little stand, but they do a lot more than hot dogs! After a bit of deliberation we walked away with a million tons of food. Poutine! Asian fish tacos! Chili cheese dogs! Lobster rolls! Everything was delicious and those guys at the window? Top notch chefs. Get down to this unassuming shack and get yourself some amazing lunch.“

“This place has THE BEST seafood around!“

“We have dined at 18 Central many times over the years. The restaurant is warm and inviting, located at Rockport Harbor. Be sure to check out the amazing view from the back with the seasonal deck! The food is incredible! Our party usually gets a variety of steaks, seafood and raw bar. Chef Patrick and his team create high quality and super tasty dishes. Jessica and her team’s offer top notch hospitality. Beautiful wine list and well executed cocktails are a plus! The restaurant is open year round (with a well-deserved) break, I believe. They offer generous specials so be sure to check them out.“

“Hidden gem along Maine Coast. Food is amazing with Chef Katherine from Buck’s Restaurant joining the team.“