My husband and I popped in here at dinner time on Mother's Day. Although we didn't have a reservation, they sat us right away. The waitress was friendly and informative. We shared the oysters, three local types, fantastic. I had the Jonah crab appetizer and a cup of chowder. I'm gf and it was delicious. My husband had the fish and chips and noted how tasty they were. We finished our meal off with the butterscotch pudding with salted caramel, wow! I recommend you check this place out when in Rockland read more

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Went for lunch today, the woman inside the restaurant ignored us until we spoke up. She was cold. We asked if we could sit outside, she said just grab an empty table. Then the waitress scolded us for not asking to be seated. We explained that the woman inside told us to grab a table, the waitress scolded us again. The waitress tried to be sweat but there was an undercurrent of unhappiness and unpleasantness underneath that. The sandwiches were mediocre and the coleslaw side was very bland. Seems like a fussy place that really does not know how to welcome guests and thinks that is the food looks good on the plate that is all that matters. read more

Stopped in for lunch while in the area! They have a cute outside area, a small bar and tables inside. We sat outside and our waitress was very friendly, and quick. I got a glass of rose and it was good. I split fish tacos, calamari and French friends with my friend and it was all very good. The fish tacos were light and crispy. My other friend got the chicken sandwich and he liked it. A little pricey but fresh seafood. I didn't try and oysters but they had a large selection. read more

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Visiting the area and my son looked for oysters and picked this place. From the gentleman who greeted us and the waitress who waited on us and of course the food - everything was amazing. We got a dozen oysters and 1 jumbo (had to what a jumbo looked like. Whole belly clams and a lobster roll each. I had a beer and my son had a lemonade. Food was fresh and amazing. Pricy but still a great experience. read more

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Great spot on Main Street in Rockland. The bartender was great! Had some drinks, who know I like Riesling? And some local oysters read more

North Beacon Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

The owner is really rude. They don't throw out product when it has expired. Will sell bad fish. Will tell you it's white fish so you don't realize it is hake. They do not have clean rags there, so when your table is being wiped you can see the grease pushing water around. I watched one of their male cooks shucking oysters and either sweat or snot fell right onto the oyster. They use AI photographs for their food photos and talk down to the cooks who want to correct these bad practices. You can go and eat there and if your meal is bad and the owner is on site, it's likely you'll be told you don't know anything, but they will probably angrily comp your meal. These are people who are running a business to have clout, not because they love food and a good dining experience. read more

The oysters were excellent- 3 different varieties The fish sandwich was not very good. The fries were excellent the haddock chowder was tasty but almost all potatoes. I returned it for another try. This time the chowder had haddock in it!! The biscuit served with the chowder was excellent I had an italian mocktail- nothing special. Our waitress was awesome !!! The owner was very hands on & very pleasant. The restaurant is very small but was extremely crowded. read more

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Amazing food! My husband and I had the Big Platter 1-3 people. This was our second time there. The first time we did it with the additional lobster and the second time without. Both times be went they were delicious! I'd definitely recommend if you like raw seafood. It's a small place, very intimate. We sat at the bar and the service was great. read more

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If you want a table at this super-popular restaurant, make a reservation. Or do what we do and show up when the doors open and eat at the lively bar--which fills up quickly. To start, you cannot go wrong with a dozen impeccably fresh local oysters. Last week they came with a unique, refreshing cucumber mignonette--which I am trying to replicate in my own kitchen. Wish me luck! The fried brussel sprouts were delicious. We also had the fried oysters--all oysters all the time is our motto. Cocktails were creative and generous. Highly recommended. read more

1. Bad smell when you walk in. 2. The young waitress was great until she left us with the check for 10-15 minutes. 3. Food was poor: mussels with a weird taste, fried chicken over-battered, overcooked, and bland. 4: The cocktail was straight bourbon. 5. Price/value leaves a bad taste for your drive home. Reading reviews, I'd avoid for everything but oysters... read more

We had lunch and sat at the bar. The oysters were a fantastic way to start and are $3.50/ea for any of the different types. The fish tacos were fantastic and light for lunch. They also have a decent selection of liquor and local beers. read more

The ambiance here is so beautiful, so artistic, so unique. We came during a very busy weekend, though despite the crowds, they kindly seated us close to their closing time and we grabbed a few small plates. The staff was so attentive, knowledgeable and kind. The calamari absolutely blew me away, that dish alone I would give the chef a James beard award, the flavor combo of the whipped feta, olives and calamari was just explosive wow, gave serious positano coast vibes. It was hands down the best calamari I've had on this earth! Thank you chef for such a wonderful experience. The oysters were delicious, the rockafeller oysters were the best we had in Maine the whole week! read more

North Beacon Oyster - Rockafeller oysters ( best we had on the entire coast) - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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We tried to have lunch there this morning. The place was empty. It was right at 11. We walked in and the cook gqve us the nastiest look, we just turned around and walked out. Such a shame. Maybe get a job you're happy about? read more

Food was good, service was good, but the pricing was excessive. I got a vodka Martini and a Cesar salad with a 4 oz piece of salmon added for protein. My tab was $48. I've eaten here many times over the years and it's never really been cheap, but tonight might be a deal-breaker for me. It's unfortunate, I really liked this place. read more

Service was amazing, zero complaints. Drinks, the espresso martini was out of this world. Food...let's just say I'll go back for a martini. Caesar salad was lettuce, plastered with cheese, with a slice of sardine on top, not a fan. Gnocchi and baby scallops dish was not very flavorful and I would have enjoyed a little more texture in there. For the hype, and price, I was disappointed. read more

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Must update my review, since I've now been back to North Beacon Oyster at the beginning of summer season to enjoy an absolutely perfect happy hour/dinner at the tables outside. I started with oysters (of course!), which were all local and delicious as always (really appreciate whoever is shucking these and ensuring you get as much yummy briny liquor in each shell as possible). Then I went for their crudo appetizer plate: the menu changes so who knows what'll be there if you go, but there were *4* kinds of crudo--razor clam, shrimp, scallop, and tuna--presented in different ways. All were delicious and gorgeously arranged; it's a large enough plate to share if you're with others, but thankfully I had it all to myself : ) I followed that with NBO's chopped salad (y'know, for ballast), which came with a smoky tomato vinaigrette. And since I was enjoying the sun and the breeze out there, why not stay for dessert too? My seasonal shortbread was pear and apple, and the biscuit was perfection (and holds up well; I couldn't quite finish and took the rest home, and I can vouch for it being great with coffee the next morning too). Again just a wonderful vibe there, superlative friendly service--truly the best way to enjoy the seaside town vibe while also feeling like it's already your local. Thank you, NBO! read more

North Beacon Oyster - NBO chopped salad - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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The food and drinks were fantastic. Would definitely go back if we're in the area again. read more

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The canned dialog is tiresome..."How are your first bites tasting...?" is just so old. Thankfully, last time I was in the challenge of "sparkling or tap" water question before you even sat down has quieted down, but still. All the dialog is so rehearsed. Gosh. Just be real. I'll be back, but would appreciate a more authentic experience. read more

Dinner on a Thursday evening in August so the place was popping. We started with oysters, one of each kind on the board. It was nice to see oysters from a couple of areas in Maine. Oysters are served with 3 different sauces. For dinner we shared three items- fried oyster sliders, mussels- and a spicy shrimp with rice cake dish. The shrimp and mussels were my faves. We had a bottle of wine with dinner and after getting through half a glass each we realized we had been served the wrong bottle of wine. We had ordered a more expensive wine and were having the cheaper wine. The restaurant handled this as well as you would hope. Once they realized the issue, our glasses were whisked away, new glasses appeared and the bar manager herself came and poured the new wine. Thank you, really well done. We tried the Pot d Chocolate for dessert, loved it. Great place, great food, great service and people. read more

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Excellent food and customer service. Great prices. The dining room is nicely lit and decorated. Comfortable, friendly environment. Oysters were amazing. Their fried chicken sandwich was home made and outstanding. read more

Stumbled across this place on a day trip to Rockland. Was a pleasant surprise. Nice space with a good non-touristy vibe, efficient service, and good sidewalk seating if that is your thing. Calamari was terrific and the addition of feta, hot peppers and kalamata olives is a combo we didn't know we loved. Crab, arugula and bacon sandwich was really good - bacon was notable and awesome - and the fries were done very well. Chopped salad with grilled salmon was excellent. Friendly servers who, along with the kitchen, hustle to keep the place running well. Didn't try the oysters, but from what we saw they were popular. read more

We came here looking for a place without reservation and would be delicious. We were not disappointed. We had a somewhat wait but not long. With oyster in the name, we had to get a variety. We tried 4 raw oysters of 4 types. I can't remember the names but they were all delicious and subtly different. I don't think you can go wrong with the raw oysters here. The food was delicious and service was on point. What more can you want? read more

North Beacon Oyster - Mussels, the sauce was rich but delicious - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Arrived early for dinner, manager placed us underneath a dripping a/c unit. When mentioned, he was dismissive and unapologetic.

Mussels were divine! The service was excellent. We also enjoyed fried and raw oysters.

Ok. This place has over 50 5 star reviews for a reason. Excellence. Everything. Assorted Oysters. Brussels. Service. read more

North Beacon Oyster - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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What a beautiful walk to this seaside location! Parking wasn't an issue, seeing I stayed at a hotel near by. The staff were welcoming and greeted everyone with a smile. Now the food.... Wow! They had many choices from small plates to larger meals. Their oyster selection was great from local areas and the little necks were sweet and fresh. The Lobster sliders tasted amazing but feel they could change the bun. I may have bias but feel a traditional New England roll is key. I highly recommend this place if you'd like a taste of Maine and some great cocktails. read more

North Beacon Oyster - three sandwiches on a plate - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Maybe the only thing is to order one of the oyster on the half shell items, as my wife and I were severely disappointed in, 1. her little mess of fried oysters and 2. my tiny badly overcooked burger patty. On the faint praise side we gave good marks to the cole slaw and french fries. read more

We went in and asked for a 4 top as we had shopping bags (they weren't busy and had several tables). The waitress sat us at a two top near the kitchen door. She then left. She walked by us three times and smiled twice but not once did she bring menus or ask about drinks. We waited 5-7 minutes before we finally figured out they didn't want to serve us. We got up and left. As I stated before, they had three other customers. One at the bar, a man inside and a group outside. I can't speak to the food, but I definitely wouldn't go back. read more

North Beacon - shame on on you for Thursday "steak night," for which you lose a star from me. My partner was a chef at fine dining establishments on both sides of the Atlantic, so we rarely dine out. North Beacon is my partner's first choice for birthday dinner and lunch with a friend. This year we had the misfortune to dine on "steak night." I ordered the filet minion for $45 (price was not disclosed by our server) and I was served a sorry, apparently sous vide, tip end of the chateaubriand (end of tenderloin). It was lobed from the excision of the silver skin (fascia), had no sear, and sat alone on a white plate looking like a turd. The meat, though perfectly cooked, had no flavor. I had to salt it! Diners beware: North Beacon is great for oysters but they evidently don't have the know how or equipment to prepare steak and have no business offering it. When the server asked about our meal and I told them I shouldn't have been served an end piece as a "filet minion" (this cut is typically used for other purposes), there was no compensation offered. In my waitress days (at a seafood restaurant) something, usually dessert, would have been deducted from the bill. Pictured: Oysters Rockefeller, which was stunning in all respects. read more

North Beacon Oyster - Oysters Rockefeller - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Three of us had a pleasant dinner at the restaurant - an informal cheerful place, with personable waitstaff. We started with sharing nine oysters: weskeag, nonsuch, and mere point, which were all good. (My favorite was the second.) Then onto a steak taco, a fish taco and a chicken sandwich. The first two were very good, but I would give the chicken a miss. We also shared a dish of Brussels sprouts with peanuts which was delicious. We shared a chocolate cake dessert. And washed it down with our choices of wine. It all came to $ 140. If we visit Rockland again I would return to this place for a meal. read more

Came for dinner. Ordered the nbo chop salad,Asian style Fried Brussels sprouts,Oyster Rockerfella. Fast friendly service. Plates are on the small size. read more

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This was recommended by a friend who is local to Rockport. We were visiting from NH for a long weekend and chose it for our girls night out. It did not disappoint! Service was excellent, my friends were all very happy with their seafood and as a non seafood person, I chose the steak. It was the best steak I have had in a while. Not a bit of fat on it. Cannot wait to go back. read more

Overall a pleasant experience. The oysters were delicious and refreshing. The fisherman's stew had a variety of seafood which was satisfying and why I chose the dish but the stew was a little too sweet for my taste. The arugula salad was simple and nothing shocking. The strawberry shortcake was a good sized portion for the price and was slightly dense. Loved the service and ambiance! read more

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Came here because we were craving fresh oysters. Sucky part is we had to wait until Wednesday when they were open. Worth it! Oysters Amazing. Shrimp cocktail super fresh. Really enjoyed the raw bar and our experience. The vibe here just a really good time. Our server Autumn really kind and personable as well. read more

Ate here on a recommendation from a local...the food and service were excellent. Definitely make a reservation, as people were hoping to get a table or seat at the bar the entire time we were eating. Another really good menu on the Main St in Rockland. If you like Oysters this is your place. Try the Aphrodite Oysters. Farm raised by a local woman and entrepreneur! read more

Crab Toast Oyster on the Half Shell Mussels Wow this place was fantastic. We walked by and peeked our head in during the day to get a reservation for that night. They squeezed us in at the bar. We had great conversation with bartender & other friendly diners. We came for the oysters which were sublime. The bartender made dinner suggestions that we jumped on. The crab toast was light delicious with subtle flavors not overwhelming the crab. The mussels were so delicious It was everything I could do to not pick up the bowl and drink the sauce. If I had to make a suggestion it would be to give more bread with it so one can lap up all that beautiful sauce. Home run, will be back next time I'm in the area. read more

We had dinner here last night for the first time. We made a reservation but decided to sit at the bar upon arrival. It exceeded our expectations .....great food ...great environment...amazing oysters......we can't wait to come back. We opted for sharing menu.....We started with Winterpoint raw oysters that were incredible and then we shared fried oysters, a caesar salad and Louisianna shrimp ....Shrimp were just ok...but everything else was amazing.....can't wait to come back. read more

North Beacon Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Had made a reservation months ago on a day when their stove was broken (found out an hour before our reservation so didn't have many other choices for our family) so they only had cold food and soup (which they could heat on the induction stove). Despite having hardly anything on the menu, it took us forrrrreveer to get our cocktails and food (I think the bartender took a break after we ordered our cocktails and there was no one else helping with this). They miscounted the oysters, the biscuits/crackers that were with the soup/salad were so bad, and the soup was terrible which really put us over the edge after waiting so so long (tasted so bland like like potatoes mixed with milk). I think that if you are going to choose to stay open after a big equipment malfunction like this you should make sure that diners have a nice experience, especially since the chefs were only making a few things on the menu. The restaurant was packed so maybe others were having a better experience than us but honestly based on the food we received I would not go back. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in Maine. Considering I have been to most of the top restaurants in the state due to living here for nearly 20 years, that in itself is impressive. The bartender Jen was amazing! The food and service and ambiance was impeccable! Cannot say enough about the daily crudo, the oysters, all the salads and the amazing lobster sliders!!! Wow!!! Just an awesome experience!!! read more

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Everything on the menu is AMAZING! They have small plates if you are looking for a light meal and entrees that are out of this world. Highly recommend! read more