Hazel's Take-out

Hazel's is a no-frills seafood counter in Rockland where locals and travelers line up for lobster melts, fried haddock, and heaping fish and chips. The outdoor picnic tables fill up quick, especially midday, and if you can't snag a seat they'll bring your order to your car. Fair warning: the lobster rolls are pricey and portions can vary, but when they're good, they stick with you.

• Lobster melt stuffed with meat, not mayo.
• Fish and chips with generous, portioned fish.
• Outdoor seating with shade and dog-friendly vibes.
• Staff will bring food to your car if needed.

Start with the lobster melt on marbled rye. The fish and chips are worth it if you're hungry, though portions fluctuate. Fried clams are solid. Ask for the garbage fries as a side, battered and crispy, not fresh-cut. The Haddock Reuben rounds out the rotation if you want something off the usual path.

Picnic tables in the shade, casual and open-air. It gets loud and crowded during lunch, especially weekends, and the crows are part of the scene.

The menu leans hard into fried seafood and lobster sandwiches. The lobster melt on marbled rye is a standout, loaded without drowning in mayo. Fish and chips come in portions that can dwarf the fries. The fried clams are solid. Their garbage fries (loaded up) are the better play if you want something crispy and substantial.

Visitors praise the lobster rolls when they're packed with large chunks, the crispy fish, and the fries (though opinions split on battered versus fresh-cut). One recent visitor called it "an East Coast version of Depot Dog." A few guests note that wait times and portion consistency can be inconsistent, so managing expectations helps.