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Wholesaler
Rockland
Maine Lobster Club serves butter-drowned lobster rolls and shrimp mac and cheese worth the drive.
Restaurant
Family-run food truck in Rockland with loaded burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and steak fries at fair prices.
Pizza restaurant
Rockland pizza spot with creative pies, wine, and killer desserts run by passionate women.
Pub fare with golf course views in Rockland. Beer-battered fish and chips, wood-fired pizza, and killer grilled cheese.
Seafood restaurant
Fresh lobster and smash burgers near the docks in Rockland, with onion rings that rival the seafood.
Thai street food in Rockland with crispy dumplings, killer noodles, and real cooking chops.
Thai restaurant
Thai pizzas and classic curries in a Rockland takeout spot with a 4.8-star following.
Breakfast restaurant
Rockland breakfast cafe serving stellar haddock sandwiches and house-baked pastries with local ingredients.
Hamburger restaurant
Owls Head General Store's seven napkin burger is messy, meaty, and worth the trip to Rockland.
Contemporary American in a lofty Rockland space with serious wines and locally sourced proteins.
Sandwich shop
Rockland sandwich shop slinging fresh lobster rolls and standout soups with genuine hospitality.
French-leaning New England cooking in a small Rockland spot. Moqueca, pork chop, risotto.
Market
Fresh-caught lobster sold straight from the tank at this Rockland market. Call ahead to order.
Italian restaurant
Ambitious Italian cooking in intimate rooms; duck and fish dishes shine, though consistency wavers.
Takeout restaurant
Rockland takeout slinging lobster rolls, fried clams, and crispy fish and chips.
Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza in Rockland; locals return year after year for the chicken parm.
Thai cuisine done right in Rockland, with curries and noodles that keep regulars coming back.
Trailer-style burger joint on Rt. 1 near Rockland. Double burgers, seafood, honest prices.
Rockland's fried chicken spot with house-made sauces and walls covered in puns.
Oyster bar restaurant
Rockland oyster bar with Damariscotta and Pemiquid oysters, steak frites, and cocktails in a tiny downtown spot.
American restaurant
Thomaston Cafe serves straightforward American comfort food and some of Maine's best fish and chips in Rockland.
Sushi restaurant
Fresh sushi and nigiri in downtown Rockland, where the chefs work the bar right in front of you.
Food truck lobster rolls and mac and cheese with a waterfront view in Rockland.
Rockland's seasonal spot where chef Sammy cooks without ego. Order the cod.
Cafe
Rockland cafe with fresh sandwiches, smoothies, and seasonal pop-ups from Portland chefs.
Bakery
Rockland bakery with maple bacon croissants, quiches, and eclairs that draw return visits.
Handmade pasta and seasonal cooking in Rockland. The kind of place you'll want to return to immediately.
Rockland institution slinging seafood chowder, lobster rolls, and a fish cake that's worth the drive.
Burgers, BBQ, and fish tacos in a working historic railway station with live music.
Rockland's Ada's Kitchen serves house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza in a buzzing, cocktail-friendly bistro.
Pier-side seafood spot in Rockland with fresh lobster rolls, bisque, and harbor views.
Rockland pub with tacos, fried rice, and mushroom appetizers that draw repeat visitors.
American seafood spot in Rockland open late with house-made sauces and a killer mac and cheese.
Pizza Restaurant
Rockland's Italian sandwich counter on the pier, made-to-order and cheap.
Waterfront seafood spot in Rockland with a killer lobster roll and bay views from the deck.
Bar & grill
Rockland bar and grill slinging lobster rolls, Mexican dishes, and strong drinks with ocean views.
Rockland tavern with wood beams and brick walls serving comfort food from scallop linguini to shepherd's pie.
Chinese restaurant
Hong Kong Island serves reliable Americanized Chinese in Rockland. The pad Thai and crab Rangoon are standouts.
Rockland bar and grill with live music, decent beer list, and hit-or-miss kitchen.
Smash burgers and board games in a California-surf-vibed spot on Rockland's main drag.
Brewpub
Rockland brewpub slinging housemade stouts and dressed-up pub fare in a converted mill.
