Staying at our Rockland, Maine bed and breakfast and searching for the right place for a romantic dinner? Looking for the perfect spot for a proposal? Here are the best restaurants in Rockland to celebrate your special occasion.
1. Primo
For a truly special and unique dining experience, Primo is not to be missed. Chef Melissa Kelly calls it a “Full Circle Kitchen”, offering the ultimate farm-to-table experience that showcases love and respect for food. The animals are raised on the property, and most of the produce is grown and harvested there or sourced from other local and sustainable farms. What’s on the seasonal menu is decided by what’s on the farm and in the garden. Ingredients include fresh chicken, house-cured and smoked meats, honey, fruits, veggies, eggs, edible flowers, and micro-greens. Primo is open seasonally, starting in May of each year.
2. Suzuki
Suzuki is a bright eatery offering familiar sushi and Japanese rice & noodle dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Self-taught sushi chef Keiko Suzuki has been nominated twice for the prestigious James Beard Award. She takes pride in offering the freshest seasonal ingredients with unique twists on traditional Japanese dishes and sushi. They are open only for dinner on certain days of the week, so be sure to check their website for days and times. You can make a reservation in advance.
3. In Good Company
In Good Company is a restaurant & wine bar that offers an Old World atmosphere of relaxed and unhurried dining, along with an eclectic wine selection and a full bar. The menu changes according to what’s in season and features light tapas to full entrees, utilizing cheeses produced locally, wild-harvested seafood, sausages, patés, mushrooms, and greens. The daily dessert offerings are decadent yet sublime.
4. Rustica
Rustica Cucina Italiana offers creative dishes that balance traditional and eclectic Italian foods. Owner and Chef John Stowe firmly believes in using only the freshest ingredients and insists on making as much from scratch as possible. The menu features pizza, pasta, and a variety of meat and vegetable dishes. Rustica is only open for dinner on certain days of the week, so check their website to confirm. You can make a reservation over the phone.
5. Ada’s Kitchen
Located in the heart of downtown Rockland, Ada’s Kitchen offers authentic Italian cuisine that’s affordable and delicious. From pasta to sandwiches to homemade pizza and garden fresh salads, their dishes are made with the finest Italian ingredients from local and imported resources. Additionally, you’ll sip on excellent Italian wines, craft cocktails, and local drafts.
Breakfast at Berry Manor Inn
After enjoying one of the best restaurants in Rockland, keep the special occasion going in a romantic room at our charming Rockland bed and breakfast. Wake up to the best breakfast in Maine, featuring coffee, juice and tea service available at 7 am for early risers and our multi-course breakfast anytime between 8 and 9:30 am.
Start with a slice of homemade bread or a handcrafted pastry, then indulge in the main course which alternates between sweet and savory entreé selections. We can accommodate food preferences, allergies or other dietary needs with advance notice.
Join us for an occasion to be remembered and a breakfast you won’t forget.
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