The food is awesome!!! Boston is the Boss!!! Excellent service from this young man. Having a few…read moredrinks and supper on our last night in Rockland, Maine. Somehow we kept coming back here at the harbor for sunset drinks and supper!

Have you ever been so pleasantly shocked but you just don't know what to do? That's what happened…read moretonight. We had intended to eat at a different restaurant, however, said restaurant was full, and this was a back up. When we called they said we're empty so we said fine we are on our way. We arrived and the interior was interesting, not bad just interesting and we thought OK we'll just get a quick meal nothing right home about. It'll be fine. However. Fine is not enough to describe it. Don't walk, RUN to order the broiled haddock plaki. What an AMAZING surprise. Flavorful haddock with feta tomato and lemon on top, perfectly sautéed zucchini and yellow squash, and a rice and tomato combo that was absolutely shovel in mouth inducing. Other dishes that were described as out of this world included the atuffed haddock, fried clams, chicken tenders, and don't get me started on the FRITES!! Paired with a can sauvignon that was an excellent selection by the bar team, I was in heaven and had to be rolled away from the table. Absolute perfection in every bite!!

My sister and I had been walking around Rockland, not a city with a shortage of good places to eat,…read morebut I kind of wanted a place I hadn't been before, that was close to her apartment. We settled on Waterworks and it was great! Despite our walking we weren't overly hungry and so decided to split a turkey club (another benefit of splitting it was that we could have onion rings!). The staff couldn't have been nicer - and although it was a bit slow, when the sandwich arrived it was perfect - yummy real turkey on sourdough with a nice lettuce and tomato, crispy bacon and just the right amount of mayo. We opted for onion rings - and they are the good kind - thin, crispy, not frozen. It was all totally delicious.

We were looking for a restaurant within walking distance from our hotel. We researched and found…read morethis one was close by so we set out to find it. It's located off the main drag. This is not a fancy place, just a friendly neighborhood bar. We were able to get a seat at 5:30 but by 6 the whole area was full including the bar and some of the outdoor seating. Gregory was our server and he was so helpful and attentive, answering my endless questions! I ordered the chopped salad with steak which was cooked perfectly and the salad was fresh. My partner ordered the burger with bacon, cheese and onion rings, and fries. We both agreed they were both great meals. The wait wasn't long, and it was a great ending to our day.

What a delightful, eclectic, and tasty menu. Where else can you get a plate of crab nachos and…read morekasha varnishkes? Add a pickled beet salad and you have a one-of-a-kind dining experience for two. And, the menu descriptions are both enticing and hilarious. Want a unique experience with a comforting ambience, and delightful waitstaff? Come to downtown Rockland. This restaurant would be at-home in Portland's elevated dining scene, but thankfully it's right here on the midcoast. And, the parking is easy.

Sammy's deluxe... unforgettable experience. Was walking around Rockland and we just stumbled upon…read moreSammy's not knowing what to expect or what the menu was like. Sat at the bar since they were quite busy and haven't had a chance to clear a few tables. Restaurant reminds you of grandma's house, rustic, chic tables and chairs, mismatched dinnerwares and the whole ambiance playing "killin jive" from the 1940's. I wasn't born then but the whole vibe reminds you of that era that I only get a pleasure to watch on TV. Now for the food... Jonah's crab as you can expect was sweet and delicious but a pain to eat using your fighting tools however, the dip was heavenly. BF had the burger, he was surprised that you can't modify it, but thoroughly enjoyed how unique it was, I told him, the chef takes pride how he prepares his food, so you either take it as it is or get something else. Keep an open mind. And I had the overnight beef shank, wow, simple yet delicious, fork tender and luscious marrow. The celery and fennel salad added brightness to the dish and the blue cheese wasn't overwhelming. And I don't like blue cheese and this creativity made me wanting it more. The dish isn't a huge portion, but surprisingly it got me full that I left a few bites of the beef and the salad. For drinks, I had the Rosé and he had the New England India pale ale, light and bubbly. Service was okay, a little slow in the beginning and as the night went on, our server became friendlier.

Wonderful vibe, awesome food too! I don't typically write reviews but the pictures from the other…read morereviews didn't do it justice! The service was excellent too. 6 out of 5 experience! Incredible experie Starter: peppadews Soup: kale, chorizo and potato soup Dinner: blue cheese butter beef tenderloin Crab pasta (forget the full name)

It was ok but it did not impress me. Though the food was mostly good and the space was nice, the…read moremenu was rather limiting, the dishes had flaws, and the service was a bit off with regard to timing. I had a Black Manhattan cocktail, supposedly differing from an ordinary Manhattan by use of a different kind of bitters (Amaro) and "filthy cherries." These seemed like basic good quality maraschinos to me (3); nothing "filthy" about them. Nevertheless it was good, fruity, and ample strength. The appetizer selection was small and heavy on bread-based items. (No free table bread was available - grrrr.) Most didn't appeal but the Roasted Garlic did, served with bread (2 kinds: a toasted crostini and a fresh crusty sourdough). The garlic was a whole head, sliced open for easy access and presented on a very hot plate, sweet and mellow from long slow roasting, and served with a choice of cheeses (molten blue, brie, whipped feta, or chèvre) - I chose chèvre and it was very good and a generous portion. A very simple dish not often encountered in restaurants. In retrospect this was the best part of the meal. I felt a little rushed at times and impatient at other times. It took a very long time to get the appetizer so I had nothing to dilute the effects of the strong cocktail. But then more than once I was asked about my entree before I was ready; once when ordering the appetizer and another time soon after I received it and hadn't made up my mind yet. I held my ground and told them I wasn't quite ready, and they accepted that and I took my time eating. There was an eclectic selection of wines by the glass. I had an interesting rosé from Slovenia. My entree was a roasted fish filet (halibut I think? It's no longer listed on the menu) served over a tomato-based sauce. This sauce was richly scented and complex and the plate was attractively garnished with micro greens. But the fish was on the small side and the flavor was monotonous - no discernible browning on the top. The other component, probably an herby cucumber-yogurt sauce resembling raita, which should have been a cool complement to the hot tomato broth, instead was melting unattractively and dispersing into it. Perhaps most disappointing, there was nothing else to this dish. It needed a starch or something (rice, boiled potatoes, or even more of those very good breads from the appetizer - wish I had saved some.) So it's good I got the appetizer first, or I would have left rather hungry. Desserts were also very limited and most didn't appeal. I decided on the Clafouti, which is a baked tart, thicker and heavier than flan, with fruit (black cherries) It was way too hot, didn't have enough fruit, and ice cream would be a far better choice than the amorphous blob of whipped cream it was served with. I should have skipped dessert. It was so boring. As for ambience: it's a crowded, noisy place but in a pleasing way. Very small, and I had reserved one of the 6 seats at the bar (I was dining solo). It's whimsically decorated, like with the grape-covered nude statue holding a candle. There was attractive artwork on the walls, some of which I believe was for sale. I did detect smoky odors coming from the kitchen that other reviewers have noted but I consider that a positive thing, not a negative. So come here if you wish. Check it out and form your own opinion. As for me, I wasn't sufficiently impressed and wouldn't return.

We had lunch at Rock Harbor. We dined on fish and chips and fish tacos. Both dishes benefitted…read morefrom freshly caught fish. I especially liked the presentation of the tacos, and the pieces of freshly fried fish. The fish and chips were good as well. Seating is comfortable and the restaurant is fairly quiet. Service was slow, though. When we did get our meals, they were appropriately warm.

Service was slow, beer and seltzer was flat and not very good. Food was good but expect a brewery…read moreto shine on beverages.

We happened upon 13 Oak this evening and are so grateful that we did. We were greeted warmly by…read moreAmy who was also our server. All the tables were filled as was the bar with the exception of the table we were given. I lovely high top table. I realized at that moment I was sitting in what was Keri's Cafe Miranda reimagined and felt very sentimental and hoped that our meal would be as wonderful as the many many years of meals I had there. The wine and drinks were perfect. Our food arrived HOT which was a delight as it seems recently most food I have had out has come to the table Luke warm at best. My burger was perfectly cooked, and flavorful, the caramelized onions were nice, the fries were perfectly crisp and my beet salad was delicious as was the goat cheese "dip" yummy. My other diner had the penne Ala Vodka - which is not a dish I hav ever appreciated, but he loved it and was very happy with the portion size! The service was attentive enough for a leisurely dinner. I will definitely recommend 13 Oak to my friends and return. Enjoy...the garden opens in two weeks I think~

Overall I was unimpressed by 13 Oak. Not exactly bad per se but it fell well below my expectations…read morefrom reading other reviews. I do miss Cafe Miranda, the restaurant formerly in this location. After being brought to my table and offered water I was ignored for what seemed like a long time. But after that the service got better. My waiter once he arrived was fine and seemed to know the offerings pretty well. On the starters menu there was a Crudo, described as "local fresh catch. Chef's selection." I asked and it was scallop. Sounded good. It was, but I wasn't crazy about the texture of the raw scallops. (I've had crudo before but never scallop.) But I did like the heat intensity from the hot pepper rings, the sweetness from the mandarin orange slices, the pronounced flavor of roasted garlic, and the oily dressing with two kinds of sesame seeds. Biggest flaw: way too small for the price of $20. I had a cocktail from their small specialties section, "No Cap(irinha)": Cachaca (a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane), blueberry Cheong (a Korean style fruit syrup), and lime. It was refreshing, but very weak on alcohol, served in an inappropriate glass reminiscent of a cafeteria tumbler, and the ice was all wrong (too-small pieces that quickly diluted the already weak drink). Rather than take a chance on another disappointing cocktail my second drink was a glass of wine from the small but ample selection of by the glass. As for the other alcoholic beverages: the beer selection was very small, and the only hard cider was the undrinkable Woodchuck. My entree was also scallops. Described as "local scallops, mushroom, bacon risotto, parmesan." The scallops were tasty, heavily seared on one side and cooked medium on the other. The risotto was very good, without the heaviness of excess cream or cheese found in many risottos, and the rice grains were distinct and al dente, not mushy at all. The bacon may have been good in moderation, but this wasn't moderate. The large smoky bits totally overwhelmed the delicate scallops, making it seem like the bacon was the main event, the scallops merely an afterthought. But my biggest criticism is the portion: the 4 medium-large scallops were in no way adequate, and the price for what I got was insane. My rating is based not just on what I ate but what was on the menu and on other diners' plates. The menu was very small. Yes it is a tiny restaurant (just 9 tables and maybe 6 seats at the semicircular bar), but the former Cafe Miranda in the same location had a huge menu so it must be possible. I'm glad I didn't order the steak. I overheard the waiter tell another diner it was just the steak and a sauce and did they want to order sides (6 sides are offered at $10 apiece). That's ridiculous. An entree should be complete, with creative sides included as decided by the chef. For a steak, maybe some onion rings and grilled broccolini, for example? Add 2 sides at $10 apiece and your steak entree is now costing a whopping $60! And stealing some furtive glances when it arrived at my neighbor's table, it didn't look that special. I could be wrong though. I also saw a burger delivered. A 6 oz patty, with caramelized onion, black garlic mayo, brioche bun, and fries or salad. That's "or", not "and." 6 oz burger for a whopping $26! Um, no. No table bread! Grrr. This annoys me maybe more than it should. Sadly it's getting more common. Want bread? Order it for $6. No thanks. Going with the cafeteria theme (the aforementioned cheap-looking cocktail glasses) the silverware was provided wrapped in a single basic paper napkin, and the table was unadorned with tablecloth. Completely inappropriate for the level of restaurant I think they are striving for. Dessert menu was pretty small too. But I figured I couldn't go wrong with flourless chocolate cake. And there was nothing wrong with it, just unimpressive, the standard presentation of a slab of cake, a few raspberries and mint leaves, and an amorphous blob of whipped cream on top. Yawn. My water glass, after being filled regularly for the first 30 minutes (I was very thirsty), was left empty for the rest of the evening. Until after I had already paid and was about to leave, the water person came by and asked if I wanted water. Rather late, and a strange question. Why ask? Just pour!

Well, it's ok. It's a nice big room with good seating and a nice view of the water in the…read moredistance. (and Park Street Grille where I wished I was). It was completely empty on a Sat at 1. The waitress couldn't be lovelier. 3 of our party had the burgers and they liked them. My one bite taste had gristle. The fries were just ok, a bit tired. I hate to slam this place because some people will probably find it's not bad. My French Onion soup was tastyish but not delicious. Scant amount of cheese on top. Not the real thing. My salad with fried chicken as an add on, what can I say. Looked ok, didn't eat it all. It's the sort of food where they give you what is passable but there's not a lot of creativity. I wish them luck but I won't be back, can't afford to spend my dollars on food I can cook better at home.

Sub par at best, flavorless food watered down condiments, poor wait staff says it all.read more

Stopped in early (6:10) on Saturday and had a pretty filling breakfast. The server was…read moreincredible-she basically had the entire dining room and never stopped. We saw a couple people leave, but we also saw people who were supportive and trying to help her! I enjoyed perfectly poached eggs Benedict with sausage & a bit too much heavy hollandaise sauce. Wayne had hash Benedict with the same. Hash browns were decent and the coffee was fresh & hot!

We've been here many times over the years and they have the Best whole lobster in the area.read more

What a pleasant surprise! My wife just had surgery and felt cooped up. I suggest we take a drive…read more Luisa heard that Mulligan's at Rockland Golf Course was worth a look se so we went for lunch. Teresa met us at the door and helped me get Luisa in. To my surprise Luisa wanted to sit at the bar. I was driving so I had a Diet Coke. Luisa wanted a draft. Teresa suggested a Champs. Cold crisp and light. Luisa loved it. They had a very basic pub style menu. We ordered wings and onion rings for appetizers. I ordered a smash burger and Luisa ordered a turkey pepper cheddar melt. We had great conversation with Teresa and Seth. Golfers came in and out. Teresa knew all their names and it was a real nice vibe. The onion rings were some of the best I ever had. Crispy, hot and really really good. The spicy Mayo was a great accoutrement. My wings were fabulous! I'm usually disappointed at wings but not here. Once my wings came out I was responsible for selling several orders as the duffers were like..."I'll take some of those!!!" Now I knew Luisa was not going to have any room for her sandwich, but me...I had plenty of room. My burger was great and the fries were excellent. We had a nice time and really enjoyed Teresa's company. Mulligans at Rockland Golf Course is just what we were looking for. Teresa and Seth know exactly what they are. No pretense. Got an afternoon you just want good food and good company. Go see our new friends. Good job guys!

Food is great, portions are terrific, several good selections of beer and wine, and a very friendly…read morestaff. If you want a good laugh, come in and talk to the staff.

The entrees, apps and salads were so delicious. We started with the shrimp polenta and it was a…read morehit. We then had Caesar salads and again so yummy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This place could be a goldmine for the owner on food and location alone. Inside the restaurant feels like a divorce. Half the restaurant is red and half is white. It should all be red and black. Put a tv behind the bar and you'll have a wait every night.

This seems to be a reliable local place, but if you're looking for something special, I didn't feel…read morethis was it. I admit I'm somewhat of a foodie , but ....... The first and main thing I reacted to is the staff. very blase , not unfriendly , but not much effort to welcome and engage guests. The bread that is served as complimentary appetizer , with olive oil on the table, was just plain white bread. Not crusty, not a baguette, nothing special. I ordered a pasta dish that was described as being in a creamy white wine lemon sauce, but it was thick and like Alfredo, and no taste of lemon Not Terrible, but not a treat either. And staff is lacking. I ate the night before at "In Good Company " , and the food and service were far superior.