28 Best American Restaurants near Rockport

“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.“

“I have lived in Maine for over 5 years and i have tried many seafood restaurants in the Rockland area and tonight i had my best scallop dinner at the Rockport Diner! Awesome food and great staff!“

“The biscuit was the closest to my mothers homemade biscuit. Will 1000% be back. Great food and awesome owner (georgia transplant). Kudos.“

“We travel from Newcastle to eat at Trackside. Everything we have ever ordered has been delicious. So many great things on their menu. We especially love the haddock bites.“

“Hands down the best fish-n-chips I've ever had in my life, and I've had a lot of fish-n-chips. My wife had the bbq burger which was also great! This casual and comfortable place is a hidden gem that deserves a stop. If you can't deal with the full restaurants in Rockland, try this out!“

“Amazing food, staff and atmosphere!“

“We always receive fabulous service with a smile!“

“A very pleasant and tasty dinner!
The waitress was outstanding, Service was fast and clean!

Food was great, beer and wine tasted great!

I‘d recommend coming here, maybe make a reservation prior since they are very busy, which they totally deserve!“

“I had the Haddock melt, very good would like to know where you get you haddock for the sandwiches? Excellent, hope to get back before we leave for Arizona.“

“After looking for a place to have a surprise birthday celebration, I decided on Mulligans. It is central to most everything that is in Rockland and Camden and allowed our guests from out of town to enjoy everything in between.The food was spectacular, (I don't use that word lightly). I had a catered lobster bake and the Owner, Chef and Staff, went above and beyond to accommodate any and all requests. Local craft brewed beer on tap, local wines and local craft distillates were all available to showcase MidCoast Maine. If you are looking for a special place for that special occasion, this is it!“

“The best burger I have had in a long time. Well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!“

“First time here, got the x wing, and it was the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. Make sure to ask for some spice, gives it a perfect touch. You can count on me being back 💪🏼“

“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.“

“The hush puppies are killer! Service is always spot in and the food is delicious 😋“

“Awesome place and awesome service too. Lily E. Is a awesome bartender and hard worker too. I will be back either sometime again this year or next year. Next time I'll have some food and drinks. Great beer drinks next time I'll get some cocktails like margaritas or something new. Happy Summer. Again Hide Ride is a awesome place. And again Lily E. Is awesome bartender. 👍“

“My review is based off of the tamales just ordered. I grew up in Panama and it was one the best treats to get fresh tamales. It didn’t happen very often- but when it did, I loved them so much. And obviously in Maine- it’s almost impossible to find them- especially authentic. I was quite impressed with Sammy’s take on tamales. Of course- they are not the exact replica of what I had- but they are very impressive. And it’s A LOT of work to make them. It’s not Taco Bell. These are real tamales and I truly hope they don’t go away. Thanks so much for adding these into the Midcoast menu taking the time. Truly delicious. 🇵🇦“

“Beautiful healthy food!!!!“

“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!“

“The food was okay, but not special. The potato mash could have more flavor. But overall the dishes were good for the price.
We ordered cocktails, but No one told us about the happy hour special... A great waitress should do so in my opinion.“

“Great food will definitely go again highly recommended if you want something to hit the spot great and quick service“

“3 or 4 trips over the last month with different orders each time and consistently wonderful food and service!“

“We took my sister out to eat for her birthday. We ordered 2 buckets.. seafood platter. Food was excellent! Servers were great. Even took pictures of us for me. Everyone was so polite and very fun. Food was served hot and tasted amazing. Best seafood place I've been to so far. Highly recommended. Even if prices were high, the food was well worth the 2 and half hour drive! Thank you all! 10 stars if I could give it to you.“

“We stopped in on a Tuesday night for dinner and drinks while vacationing in Maine. We sat at the bar and there was no wait. The bartender was personable and attentive. We ordered a couple beers and had dinner. Fish tacos were pretty good. The pasta was good too. We walked here from the place we were staying so I can’t say exactly what the parking situation is but I’m pretty sure it’s on the street - not sure about meters. The atmosphere was laid back and easy going - there weren’t too many others at the bar while we were here but we had a nice conversation with a bar neighbor. Overall great experience.“

“We had a harbor cruise scheduled and arrived early to beat the traffic. On our way to the harbor we passed this deli and looked in. Saw the baked goods and that was it. I'm pretty particular to the calories I consume, but couldn't resist the peanut butter cup brownie and coffee latte - both of which I've never had. YUM! We sat inside to watch the water for nearly an hour. After the tour and walking the town we were nearly to our car and decided to go back for a sandwich to take home for dinner. Best retracing of steps ever! The sandwich was very tasty and there was enough for a second dinner the next night.“

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

“Stopped in to have some dinner while visiting the area and so happy we did. From the friendly staff, the amazing food and the view of the harbor well worth the stop. And let me tell you by far the best key-lime pie I’ve ever had in my life, if there’s anything worth getting it’s that.“

“Just spent 5 nights here & it was a great stay. Perfect location! Our room was Paris. It was beautiful with lots of pillows and the bed was so comfortable! Would definitely recommend & stay here again!“

“Good Experience at Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery

Finding parking in Rockland is tough, especially with an RV! Luckily, after checking in at the campground, they suggested I park at Pier 2 near the Light House Museum and Police Station. I was looking for a simple bite to eat and some time to walk around, so I stopped into Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery on Main Street.

The atmosphere was great, though the service was a bit slow and disorganized. It wasn’t clear who was handling customers, but no big deal—just added a bit more time to the visit. I started with the Rock Harbor French Fries and was curious to try their Rock Harbor Beer Cheese. The fries were basic, and the beer cheese wasn't what I expected—it was more of a paste than melted cheese. For my beer, I went with the Spruce Head Stout. It had strong chocolate and coffee undertones, but the balance was a bit off—the chocolate overpowered the beer a bit. It reminded me of Young’s Double Chocolate Stout from Eagle Brewery.

For my main dish, I asked the bartender for a recommendation between the tacos or another item. She suggested the Chicken Tacos, one of the most basic items on the menu. I think there was a missed opportunity to upsell, but I understand how it is being in the industry myself. The food overall was decent, and I left a good tip for the bartender on both card and cash.

All in all, it was a good experience. I’ll definitely be back!

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