Guidebook for Rockland
Food Scene
Amazing all natural foods, locally sourced meats and fishes prepared by James Beard award winner Melissa Kelly.
Reservations for the dining room are needed – this is destination dining!
For a more casual experience, there are 2 large bar areas upstairs with seating – entire menu is available, no reservations upstairs, and you may wait a bit but it’s worth it.
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Primo Restaurant
2 Main StAmazing all natural foods, locally sourced meats and fishes prepared by James Beard award winner Melissa Kelly.
Reservations for the dining room are needed – this is destination dining!
For a more casual experience, there are 2 large bar areas upstairs with seating – entire menu is available, no reservations upstairs, and you may wait a bit but it’s worth it.
Simply the best....reservations a must.
http://www.suzukisushi.com/
207-596-7447
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Suzuki's Sushi Bar
419 Main StSimply the best....reservations a must.
http://www.suzukisushi.com/
207-596-7447
Take boat ride over just for the evening and dine at the Nebo Lodge – a beautiful meal book-ended by 2 boat rides – fun! Details for booking the evening dinner boat can be found on their website.
http://www.nebolodge.com/
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Nebo Lodge
11 Mullins LnTake boat ride over just for the evening and dine at the Nebo Lodge – a beautiful meal book-ended by 2 boat rides – fun! Details for booking the evening dinner boat can be found on their website.
http://www.nebolodge.com/
Fun, casual…something for everyone.
Design your own pizza or select from possibly the world’s longest menu…
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Cafe Miranda
15 Oak StFun, casual…something for everyone.
Design your own pizza or select from possibly the world’s longest menu…
Casual, good, Italian dining right on Main Street.
The specials are usually a great choice.
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Rustica
315 S Main StCasual, good, Italian dining right on Main Street.
The specials are usually a great choice.
Voted best breakfast in Maine by Yankee magazine!
Great for breakfast and lunch. (not open for dinner)
650 Main Street, Rockland
www.homekitchencafe.com
207-596-2449
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Home Kitchen Cafe
650 Main StVoted best breakfast in Maine by Yankee magazine!
Great for breakfast and lunch. (not open for dinner)
650 Main Street, Rockland
www.homekitchencafe.com
207-596-2449
Standard seafood fare and the view and outside seating at fantastic….and it’s a nice walk there along the boardwalk.
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Archer’s on the Pier
58 Ocean StStandard seafood fare and the view and outside seating at fantastic….and it’s a nice walk there along the boardwalk.
Clan MacLaren
397 Main StLUNCH! Right across the street…
Also just down the way on Main Street – serves a casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Local color and a huge tourist destination – owner Lynn Archer won the “Bobby Flay Throw Down” for her HUGE Lobster roll.
The Brass Compass
79 Bentinck StAlso just down the way on Main Street – serves a casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Local color and a huge tourist destination – owner Lynn Archer won the “Bobby Flay Throw Down” for her HUGE Lobster roll.
If you must leave town…local ingredients, interesting combos...
25 Chestnut Street, Camden
www.francinebistro.com
207-230-0083
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Francine
55 Chestnut StreetIf you must leave town…local ingredients, interesting combos...
25 Chestnut Street, Camden
www.francinebistro.com
207-230-0083
If you must leave town...go here!
Reservation critical.
Casual and delicious.
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Long Grain
20 Washington StIf you must leave town...go here!
Reservation critical.
Casual and delicious.
Small batch local ice cream – cool, sweet & delicious.
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Dorman's Dairy Dream Inc
189 New County RdSmall batch local ice cream – cool, sweet & delicious.
Delicious, hip, vegetarian restaurant with an amazing produce market in the summer months. Worth stopping for lunch if you are exploring Belfast (recommended, 25 miles north of Rockland), for the day. Another great coastal town with a laid-back vibe, working waterfront, and shops.
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Chase's Daily
96 Main StDelicious, hip, vegetarian restaurant with an amazing produce market in the summer months. Worth stopping for lunch if you are exploring Belfast (recommended, 25 miles north of Rockland), for the day. Another great coastal town with a laid-back vibe, working waterfront, and shops.
The Pearl
273 Main StreetSunset cocktails on the deck....
Right across the street...fantastic beef tenderloin!
www.ingoodcompanymaine.com
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In Good Company
415 Main StRight across the street...fantastic beef tenderloin!
www.ingoodcompanymaine.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual and just down the block...GREAT burger and fish tacos...Super cool! Great snacks, cocktails, and occasional live music.
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Fog Bar & Cafe
328 Main StCasual and just down the block...GREAT burger and fish tacos...Super cool! Great snacks, cocktails, and occasional live music.
Sightseeing
This is a really fun walk out to the lighthouse on the giant granite slabs (just under 1 mile each way)…and lots of interesting history – how DID they build that!?
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Mercusuar Rockland Breakwater
This is a really fun walk out to the lighthouse on the giant granite slabs (just under 1 mile each way)…and lots of interesting history – how DID they build that!?
If you are down in Port Clyde don’t miss the chance to stop and see this quaint lighthouse made famous in “Forest Gump”.
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Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum
Marshall Point RoadIf you are down in Port Clyde don’t miss the chance to stop and see this quaint lighthouse made famous in “Forest Gump”.
Great locally made gin….fun tour and ride into the country…
And stop at Beth’s (not me) farm stand on the way home for great local produce.
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Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery
347 Carroll RdGreat locally made gin….fun tour and ride into the country…
And stop at Beth’s (not me) farm stand on the way home for great local produce.
Parks & Nature
Pretty little beach...relaxing and an amazing view.
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Birch Point Beach State Park
459 South Shore DrivePretty little beach...relaxing and an amazing view.
Climb the steps to the Owl’s Head Light for a panoramic view of the area – simply stunning.
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Mercusuar Owls Head
186 Lighthouse RoadClimb the steps to the Owl’s Head Light for a panoramic view of the area – simply stunning.
This is a great day trip…a pretty drive to Port Clyde and a ferry ride. Easy hiking and beautiful views on this historic/artistic Island. And you just might see a whale on the ferry ride… Eat at one of the small local venues on the island or at the pier/general store in Port Clyde when you get back.
(Best to make ferry reservations in advance.)
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Monhegan Island
This is a great day trip…a pretty drive to Port Clyde and a ferry ride. Easy hiking and beautiful views on this historic/artistic Island. And you just might see a whale on the ferry ride… Eat at one of the small local venues on the island or at the pier/general store in Port Clyde when you get back.
(Best to make ferry reservations in advance.)
Great view from the top of Mount Battie….you can climb or drive…
www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/index.pl
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Taman Negara Camden Hills
280 Belfast RdGreat view from the top of Mount Battie….you can climb or drive…
www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/index.pl
Arts & Culture
Just down the street, the Farnsworth has 20,000 feet of gallery space filled with a nationally recognized collection of art. It houses the largest Wyeth collection in the country as well as many more of America’s greatest artists.
Be sure to visit the other locations, including the Wyeth home site in Cushing…a nice drive and short day-trip down the Cushing peninsula.
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Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StJust down the street, the Farnsworth has 20,000 feet of gallery space filled with a nationally recognized collection of art. It houses the largest Wyeth collection in the country as well as many more of America’s greatest artists.
Be sure to visit the other locations, including the Wyeth home site in Cushing…a nice drive and short day-trip down the Cushing peninsula.
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art, supporting contemporary artists since 1952…the new location in Rockland is well worth a visit.
Just down the way at 21 Winter Street.
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Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA)
21 Winter StThe Center for Maine Contemporary Art, supporting contemporary artists since 1952…the new location in Rockland is well worth a visit.
Just down the way at 21 Winter Street.
A beautifully restored 1920’s movie theater and live performance venue featuring the latest art-house films, music, and cultural presentations….right on Main Street.
Check the schedule for the best films and live music...
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Strand Theater
345 Main StA beautifully restored 1920’s movie theater and live performance venue featuring the latest art-house films, music, and cultural presentations….right on Main Street.
Check the schedule for the best films and live music...
Way better than you think....trust me...it's cool!
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Owls Head Transportation Museum
117 Museum StWay better than you think....trust me...it's cool!
Essentials
Casual lunch and great baked goods.
BUY BREAD HERE!
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Atlantic Baking Co.
351 Main StCasual lunch and great baked goods.
BUY BREAD HERE!
This one is a bit of a wild card…but really fun for a nice drive and great lunch…European groceries and a Germanic lunch!
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Morse's Sauerkraut
3856 Washington RdThis one is a bit of a wild card…but really fun for a nice drive and great lunch…European groceries and a Germanic lunch!
Right across the street at 435 Main Street.
Breakfast, lunch, wine, select provisions, plus a juice and salad bar!
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Main Street Markets
435 Main StRight across the street at 435 Main Street.
Breakfast, lunch, wine, select provisions, plus a juice and salad bar!
Hannaford Supermarket
75 Maverick StLarge supermarket – short drive.
Local Co-Op and health foods…walk-able…but easier to drive…
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Good Tern Natural Foods Store
750 Main StLocal Co-Op and health foods…walk-able…but easier to drive…
Seafood market...the BEST fresh local seafood….family owned. Fresh lobster, mussels, crabs, and a daily selection of fish. They will steam lobsters for you if you call in advance.
They also have a nice selection of wines and various items needed to complete your seafood feast.
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Jess's Market
118 S Main StSeafood market...the BEST fresh local seafood….family owned. Fresh lobster, mussels, crabs, and a daily selection of fish. They will steam lobsters for you if you call in advance.
They also have a nice selection of wines and various items needed to complete your seafood feast.
Wonderful selection of olive oils and vinegars from around the world.
Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars
8 Rodick PlWonderful selection of olive oils and vinegars from around the world.
Specialty food market...
Amazing local meats and unique products.
Don’t miss their “Bahn Mi” Mondays!
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Maine Street Meats
310 Commercial StSpecialty food market...
Amazing local meats and unique products.
Don’t miss their “Bahn Mi” Mondays!
Everything Else
If you go to Arcadia…be sure to stop here for lobster…fun outdoor dining at a commercial lobster pound.
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Young's Lobster Pound
2 Fairview StIf you go to Arcadia…be sure to stop here for lobster…fun outdoor dining at a commercial lobster pound.
Pen Bay Medical Center: Emergency Room
6 Glen Cove Dr