Archer’s on the Pier

Service prompt and nice. Cozy for the cold winter days. Drinks are huge and strong. 7&7 16oz cup! Service prompt. Food hot. Little off the beaten path at night. Large bay windows: sure it’s beautiful during daylight. Will go again with my princess.

Outstanding steamed lobster (the meat was shrunken but it was very tasty and cooked just right) and mussels. Good service and not loud. The fire place was welcomed.

While in town on my latest business trip, I decided to give Archers another try. I had the Italian Haddock and it it was cooked perfectly. After this experience, Archers will be my go to restaurant when I’m in the area.

We were looking for raw local oysters and found them plus whole lot more. They even made a mignet «not sure how to spell that «sauce for us at our request. The lobster stew was fantastic. Full of lobster. We finished off with a steamed lobster. Very fresh and delicious. Great view of the water, great service, we will go back.

We only had drinks here so I can’t comment on the food. We spent some time at the outside bar having drinks during sunset. Great views of Rockland, the lighthouse, and perfect during sunset! Really enjoyed it.

The mostly older crowd seemed to be enjoying their lunches, so maybe we just ordered the wrong stuff. But our server specifically recommended fish tacos and everything about them was awful. The salsa was wrong (red). Lettuce was iffy. Even the fish was disappointing and dry.
Service was pleasant enough but not proactive or even that responsive. It was hard getting a water or drink refill, even though the place wasnt especially busy. Another thing I rarely complain about but which bothered me was the state of the bathroom. It’s not a horror movie but it’s dirty and not well maintained. You walk into this restaurant on the water that looks quite nice, then you’re chewing through mediocre seafood, and a bathroom like that just doesnt evoke good thoughts.

Great location, great seafood, wonderful deck. Have an oyster shooter. My wife loves lobster rolls and has them everywhere. She does not like them cold… But had one here and was blown away! Whoever gave his place three stars or less has their head up their ass according to her!

I think the reviews on here totally miss a gem. Food and drink were great. My friend and I both got great drinks… hers was a ginger beer cocktail and mine was an awesome martini. We ended up sharing a dinner salad and the captains platter of all things fried. Let me tell you, the breeding is light and fluffy. The appetizer specials were great too. We ordered a very unique set of mussels with bacon and blue cheese. Super yummy. Highly recommend this gem in rockland.

We loved it! My husband and I had dinner hear during our honeymoon. We had an adorable little table near the stove and window. We had champagne, lobster, and fish and chips.

I have no idea why people are writing bad reviews about this place. I loved it, the seafood was some of the best I’ve had and I’ve eaten at a lot of seafood places. I had the seafood enchiladas and they were amazing. The lobster inside was fresh and delicious! Sat outside with an amazing view of the harbor, and more importantly everyone was really really nice. I will 100% come here again. I think people’s expectations are becoming to high when they go out to eat. This isn’t a 5 star restaurant but it’s a great place to come chill out have a good time and enjoy some great food.

Sarah was our serving and she was great! Knowledgeable of menu selections and allowed us to take our time in making our selections. Also gave tips on lughthoyses to visit, Brwakers Point being one of them.
The food was excelkent and prepared as I requested. The sole was fabuloys as was the kale and Brussel spriyts… sautéd beautifully!!!

I got the Baked Stuffed Haddock and it was absolutely the best meal I have ever had in my entire life! Hands down fantastic food with a phenomenal view but they are pretty pricey. I definitely recommend this to anyone in the area looking for a nice dinner.

This is not Rocklands greatest gem by any means but the location is clutch when it comes to the view! Being right on the water is my reasoning behind the 4 stars other wise this would be an easy 3!
And basically being in Maine means there is no bad seafood!
Grab a lobster roll, mimosa, and sit outside on the deck.

Nice lunch at Archer’s today. It is winter, but the place is still busy. If it was summer we would be out on the deck, but alas, it is March and there is still a lot if snow! Great lunch and a warm and welcoming environment as usual! A go to spot on the water for us for seafood, all year long!

Group of 4, got right in with no issues– amazing view!
The service was incredible. Our waitress answered any and all questions, and was very respectful of food sensitivities for one member of our party– she (and the chefs) brought out a different app, free of charge, to accommodate the senestivities.
The food… wow. Every single thing that we ordered was absolutely amazing– the food and drinks… great.
If I lived closer to this restaurant, I would visit more often. One of the best dining experiences of my life. I highly recommend eating here!

A few clients and I came into Archers to check out the place before making a reservation. I was looking for a great place in Rockland for prime rib, and my associate was looking for steamed Lobster. The owner personally informed us there would be prime rib and my client was assured that they would secure a fresh lobster from the lobster man. We booked on that good news and the owners word, this was 1:30pm.
Come dinner time our reservation at 7:30 pm I ordered the prime rib I had been salivating for all day, they were sold out, so sorry. Note this was minutes after the owner came by my table and we discussed fresh horseradish for my prime rib.
My client ordered his fresh steamed lobster, they checked with the kitchen, no whole lobsters, personally ordered.
I at this point don’t care what comes to the table, my entire experience is ruined. This place has terrible owners and management. Hopefully they’ll learn the power of social media.
Do not eat here. You won’t get what you ordered. And your word is your bond, they have no honor.

Fine food, great service! Came here after my flight to a Rockland. I had the lobster roll and regular fries. Excellent. I wanted sweet potato fries but they had run out. Serving size was Hugh. I will definitely return.

Perfectly average. The setting is beautiful. The food ranged from good (fried calamari) to horrible (improbably, the chowder).
Keep your expectations modest and you’ll have a nice time.

Group of 4 went to Archers on the Pier mid june on a saturday evening around 530, we were seated right away which was nice. Placed drink orders and waited. The wait staff was horrible. In fact our waitress was rude and didnt seem to try to show her concern for any table. The kitchen staff was yelling at wait staff in open areas which diners could see/​hear. We had to get her attention twice while she was on the run. She dropped items off at the table without stopping which was weird.
We asked to have the bill split because we had two couples and she said she couldnt do it. NO details she just couldnt do it.
Here is the kicker… THE FOOD WAS GOOD! My boyfriend had the haddock rebuen and he enjoyed it as well as I did enjoy the fish tacos. I am not sure if we will return because the serves was so bad.
But VIEW and FOOD may warrent another shot

How can it be said succinctly? A «King Of Lobster Club?» Seriously? Well, it beat the venerable Booby Flay. I know why. This lady, Lynn Archer. She chefs it. Really. Really good, like.
This flippin’ sandouchi was the size of my head.
Three fresh slices of artisan white bread. Toasted lightly. Fresh bacon strips. Fresh tomato. Lettuce, mayonnaise. And
LOBSTER SALAD. STRAIGHT away old fashioned. Chopped meat from pound and a quarter lobie, mayonnaise. NO spices, no flavoring. Simply tender chunks of lobster pair amazingly with the thick toasted slices of white bread. The bacon adds the fatty and salty element normally added with melted butter. At $ 24.95, you’re practically buying a steak. But hell, worth every penny. Hands down, best use of lobster ever aside from shelling one yourself and dipping in drawn butter. Well done on this Memorial Day 2011.
Add a nice, hearty cup of clam chowder (thick, flavorful and full of clam) and the spectacular view of Rockland Harbor, we have a place to go. The panorama of the Camden hills coupled with the high dock over the water makes this the perfect place to enjoy any summer cocktails or meal. Love it. A lot.