Such a great spot in Rockland! Beer selection was great! I had a fantastic grilled chicken sandwich and my husband had the turkey club- he loved it! The servers were super nice and attentive! We will definitely be back!!! read more

Where do I start? This was the worst service I've had at a restaurant in many years. Very unfriendly server that knew nothing about the food or drinks on the menu. I asked what one of the beers was in the menu and she didn't even know what I was asking. Took forever to get food and it wasn't busy. She brought out 3 of the meals and then we finally got the other two meals 15 minutes later. She didn't ask if we needed refills on our empty drinks the entire time. She never brought the chowder I ordered. Never asked if the food was ok or if we needed anything else. Then waited forever to get our bill. I will say most of the food was ok. The broiled scallops were terrible but everything else was decent. And the outdoor patio area was really nice. I'm not from Maine so I won't be back but if I was from Maine, I'd make a point to never go back. read more

My sister and I had been walking around Rockland, not a city with a shortage of good places to eat, but 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. read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - The full sandwich - glad we split it it was huge! Onion rings were just right. - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

We were looking for a restaurant within walking distance from our hotel. We researched and found this 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. read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Chopped salad with steak - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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On our last night visiting Rockland, we found that most places are closed on a Tuesday! So happy we stumbled into Waterworks! Wish we would have found them earlier! We opened with adult beverages, a Manhattan for me and a glass of vino for my wife. For a starter we ordered their Loaded Tots. They were the absolute best we have ever had. Scrumptious almost sums them up! I ordered their Blackened Haddock Ruben and my wife their Chopped Salad. The Ruben was finger licking good and my wife's Salad was superb as well. This place is a gem! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, it doesn't hurt that they know their was around cocktails as well! As usual, we enjoyed the bar area, the the rest of the restaurant was well kept, inside and on the patio. My wife noted that the ladies room was clean as well. Super spot! Give them a try! read more

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Absolutely delish! I had the Alfredo add shrimp and my husband had the chicken Parmesan. I would say the Alfredo was up there as one of my top favorite Alfredo's I've ever had. The sauce was perfectly creamy and the garlic bread with it was so good. My husband also loved his dish as well. We sat at the bar and the service was great and super friendly. read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Chicken Parmesan - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Driving through Rockland, we decided to have a late lunch and drink here. We sat at the bar, and the service was prompt and friendly. I had the large clam chowder, and it was good-- not the best, but it satisfied my craving. I had the Caesar salad with seared scallops, the scallops were divine. I can easily eat a dozen of those. BF had the steak salad, medium-rare, and he said it was good. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Great crab dip and nice drinks before our check in for a family reunion nearby. Server sent us to a nearby market. Nice patio. read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

It was great tasting food. Our server was very friendly. The service was prompt. The ambiance was nice inside and parking was accessible.

Good food and love sitting down with strangers and leaving as friends. More restaurants should take a lesson. Fill those tables and get the party started! read more

Decent food portion, but my burger was a bit undercooked. Beer was cold, and Lily was a pleasant server.

The...best...chicken and gnocchi soup I have ever had. Trying to put it into words does an injustice to the divinity of this dish. Outstanding. There were hours of love in that bowl and it shone in every bite. The finely diced carrots and celery with perfectly sized pieces of chicken, you already know the satisfaction of that bite. Double it. The broth itself! Creamy but not overly thick, perfectly balanced herbs and spices...hours of this chef's love. You can tell when someone really cares. He does! Then the gnocchi people. The gnocchi. They deserve their own review. Pan seared to absolute perfection, light, creamy, fluffy inside...the flavor!!! You don't understand. This is the best dish I have tasted in a long time. Do not under estimate the chef in the kitchen of Waterworks. Every time I come in, I am surprised by the flavor and the love you can tell is going into the food. On top of the fantastic food, the staff is always kind. The atmosphere is cozy, a place just asking for families and groups of friends to come enjoy what matters most in life. Love. read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Chicken & Gnocchi Soup - Special - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Another review of Waterworks, which I hope is allowed. We like this place quite a bit and choose it often when in the area. Tonight I had a lobster BLT. It was on delicious ciabatta bread, lobster was off the boat fresh, bacon perfectly cooked and the tomato must have come from someone's garden. This is the good. The problem was it was nearly impossible to discover. Please ask for info on any lobster specials. Seriously this should have been a featured offering. It was large and came with cole slaw. I was hungry so also ordered a baked potato. This was disappointing and so over baked, dry and hard. Still I will continue coming here. My husband had a stir fry with steak which he thoroughly enjoyed. The waitress gets points for putting a requested lime in my tea! We sat outside but the nights are already getting chilly. read more

Cute, chill neighborhood spot right downtown across the water. Super friendly staff. Wide selection on the menu: something for everyone! They even have gluten free and multiple veggie options. The patio is decently sized with comfortable seating (high and low tops). We started with the Fried Green Tomato Caprese, which is fantastic. The Haddock Ruben is AWESOME! Huge portion and really tasty. The Club is also enormous and really fresh and delicious. They have a solid wine, beer; and cocktail list and even offer non-alcoholic cocktails. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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Server was very nice, but the pace was extremely understaffed leading to unacceptable wait times. Food was dry and not worth waiting for.

The food here was really good. The lobster rolls were pretty good. The chicken dinner was really good. My daughter loved the buffalo chicken dip. The wait was quick and the drinks were strong. This is a must for the Rockland area. Staff were really good and polite. Great experience. read more

This place is a hidden gem! My husband and I stay in Camden regularly and always search out new places to try but In my searches this restaurant was buried and I just happened to see it... very glad I did and we will be returning when we're in the area! The restaurant itself is in a old waterworks building ( hence the name Waterworks) that was used by the city of Rockland. The restaurant is in a smaller portion of the building and the rest of the building ( larger portion) is now a boutique hotel. The restaurant is tucked away on Lindsay street just off the Main Street in downtown Rockland. Another reason we didn't know it's there, you can't see it from the Main Street.. There is limited parking on the street and a small parking lot but it's awkward to navigate. We love early dinners so we were able to park on the street but this place gets busy so I'm sure parking could be a challenge. Rockland does have public parking lots so you could use that and walk to the restaurant. The atmosphere is really unique being the inside of an old waterworks building. It has brick , cathedral ceilings, exposed piping and a huge stone fireplace. There is a huge bar that runs the length of the restaurant but limited seating and some of the tables are connected so you may end up sitting next to a stranger. There is also outdoor seating, but obviously that's seasonal. Noise level is high as it's cathedral ceilings and all open inside with no separation to the tables. I enjoy it because it gives a great energy, there is so much life in there! But to those of you that are sensitive to noise prepare yourselves. Service is great but be patient, the servers and bartender share all the tables.. ( short staffed as every restaurant is now) it's really cool to watch they just buzz around waiting on tables and working together! Finally onto the food which is the best part! I don't know who they have in the kitchen but whomever it is there doing a fabulous job! Everything comes out piping hot ( which is a rarity) extremely fresh ingredients and the flavor scale is off the charts! We had Nachos as an appetizer ( which we love) and they were some of the best we've had! Fresh crispy chips, plenty of cheese and even fresh sliced jalapeños. Not the ones that come from a jar! They are very generous with sour cream and salsa, which again is a rarity these day! They were fantastic! For the main course we had the Alfredo with fettuccine... we are vegetarians so we asked to have broccoli added but they do also offer chicken if you prefer. I have to say besides my own , it was the best Alfredo I've had at any restaurant! Creamy ( not watery) filled with flavor , pasta was cooked perfectly... just perfection! They serve it with fresh bread that is buttered, seasoned and grilled. So delicious! If you haven't tried Waterworks I know you'll be headed there now! We will be back as often as possible! read more

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Food was reasonably priced and service was attentive! Also walkable from our hotel! The hotel didn't have dinner service and it was convenient! Would recommend and would return! Breakfast was serious withnmanyb read more

Food was fantastic at an incredible price. Top notch service. All deserving of a 5 star review!

Found on Yelp! We were in the next town and my husband suggested dinner. Found this place doing a Yelp search and it looked promising. We arrived at 5:30 pm for an early dinner and were seated right away. The hostess was friendly and polite. The menus were extensive for what we figured was a small pub. We had a hard time choosing and eventually picked the fully belly clams and the sirloin tips. We were not disappointed. We each had a drink (alcohol) and I had a second. Total was $75 with tax. Waitress Geogianna was speedy and nice. The food was not disappointing. The tips were done but not overdone. The clams deep fried to perfection. Garlic mashed potatoes were not too garlicky but tasted great. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good dinner in a good atmosphere. read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Fireplace in the main dining area. - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Service was great had onion rings and fish and chips was really fresh and good.The server was very friendly and attentive to all of our requests read more

Been going here for a few years now, love it. Lindsey Street Sandwich is my go to, and the sweet potato fries are great. Wife likes the chicken flatbread. Vicki is our favorite there, she knows us and always has our drinks to us quickly. All the wait staff are friendly and attentive. read more

It had been many years since I'd been to Waterworks. Even though it was the Lobster Fest I preferred to eat local. My companion had the open faced roast turkey dinner and they said it was delicious. I ordered the turkey club. It was delicious with roasted turkey, not the cheap deli meat like many places have. It was grilled sourdough bread and it was very satisfying. The fries were perfectly crunchy and tasty. It was a simple meal but delicious and well worth the money. I'll be back! read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Turkey Club & Fries - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Foos is a,ways great at Waterworks. The staff is caring and approachable. It's a go-to restaurant for us.

My boyfriend and I recently came here for dinner and let me tell you it did not disappoint!! It's super cute, cozy and casual place with a live fireplace. My boyfriend had ordered the bourbon glaze steak tips and I had ordered the Alfredo pasta with chicken. I personally cannot say this enough (and still haven't stopped talking about it lol) they have the BEST Alfredo around!! The steak tips were amazing as well and super tender! read more

Waterworks Restaurant & Pub - Pubs Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Food was okay but service was extremely slow despite restaurant not even half full. Sticky table which always makes me wary. read more

Great little find. Didn't mention on their website that they have a kids menu. They brought out a bowl of popcorn to start. My only negative was service was slow. But they were busy and it looked like only 2 servers. The burger was great, juicy with some bbq sauce. The onion rings were fantastic, thin with little breading just the way we like them. read more

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Came here twice while on vacay in the area and loved both visits. The patio is super cute. Great music. Service was very friendly and helpful. Had the crab dip, the steak salad and the chicken sandwich. Everything delicious. The Tubular IPA was our fave beer. read more

Stopped for lunch, first time in 6 years (not because of anything at waterworks, just bumped into an unfortunate ex last visit). Food was great better than I remember, waitress was amazing. Portions were large and everything was fresh. The interior is really coo, only downside to the experience was water from the roof raining into the men's room, but the food and people made it easy to overlook, try the buffalo dip it's great and the crustini it's served with is to die for read more

We visited in October and there was little bit of a wait to get a table and for the food. However the food was pretty good, especially the chicken Alfredo. read more

Amazing food and our server was great! Stopped in tonight with my wife and 3 kids and everyone was very satisfied. The wings were amazing and the kitchen was more than happy to add devils blood capsicum extract to my wings to make them hot to my personal preference. Definitely recommend. If your a pepper head, just ask the kitchen to add 4 drops to your wings, yumm. read more

Buffalo chicken dip appetizer for the win! Margarita was really good. Great service. Great food. read more

We came in on a Saturday around 2, had to wait a bit to be seated, but there were only two people working the entire bar and restaurant. After we were seated for a few minutes we placed our drink and food order, more staff came on to help. Our food was delicious we had the ruben, turkey club, tater tots, sweet potato fries and clam chowder. The clam chowder was warm, but we received a second full bowl pipping hot and took home the first bowl to reheat for another day. Food was incredible even as leftovers! read more

My wife and I are visiting the area and decided to checkout the Waterworks pub. We stepped out of our box and decided to try something completely new and ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. The fried green tomatoes came layered with afreshly sliced tomato, the lightly fried green tomato and a fresh slice of mozzarella cheese. The app was delicious. My wife ordered rhe Fettuccine Alfredo and I settled on the mushroom, swiss burger. Her Alfredo was sort of bland and could have had a little bit more spices to add some addituonal flavor. However the portion size was enough for her meal and lunch tomorrow. My burger was thick and juicey and the fries were just okay. We ate in the "bar" section of the restraunt which with the loud music playing I found a bit noisy. read more

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The fish and chips is wonderful. Generous portions with a crispy crust make this a "go-to" selection. Service was great too. read more

Great food and service. We traveled from Virginia to see The Lobster Festival. Instead the festival was worth the money. We decided to check out Waterworks and it was worth the experience. We went back again If we are in Rockland we definitely go back. read more

What a great experience. From the sign in and short 15 min wait to when we left. Outstanding attention from the staff. The beer was great, the food was awesome and the atmosphere was exactly what you are looking for at a pub/restaurant. When we're in town next time, we are coming back. Jan and Annika Virginia Beach read more

This was not an enjoyable experience. The service was very incredibly slow. She was also rude. We waited an hour for our apps. It wasn't even busy read more

Have dined at WaterWorks many times. Usually a guaranteed "good meal". Tonight was a miss. I had the fish and chips. It is a hard one to mess up in this area. Besides the fish being mealy and some chevy, it was not a fillet but rather nuggets. The fries were dry and pasty. Unfortunate for a $20 plate of food. Maybe it will be better next time? read more

This is probably the best place I ate on my recent trip to Rockland. It definitely felt like a locals hangout. Food was excellent and it was a nice atmosphere. My only complaint was service was a bit slow and our waitress definitely was paying a lot more attention to the table of 10 on our left. Would recommend and come back again if I was to be back in the area! read more