Archer’s on the Pier

I drove 5 hours from New York to drop off some horses and I just wanted to see the beach and eat fresh seafood. Archers was recommended by locals and it was great. Our waitress was very helpful with ordering and the service was fast and accurate. The food was excellent and the outdoor deck had fantastic views. I would absolutely eat there again and would not hesitate to recommend. Loved it.

Beautiful place, good food, relaxing. Had the sandwich that beat Bobby flay. It was very good. Also had the oysters and steamers, yum! Everyone seemed happy! Great place.

My wife & I had a wonderful dining experience, beginning with warm greeting from the hostess when entered Archer’s. Our waitress was very helpful with my questions about the various entries I was interested in. I settled for the Lightly Broil Italian Haddock. By far the best broiled fish recipe I eaten in along time. My wife ordered Flounder Florentine, which was absolutely amazing.

Loved it here! We made a reservation for a large party, waited about 5 minutes for our table. Our server was very nice and attentive, the food was fantastic and the view was phenomenal. I’m disappointed that I’m not a local because I’d love to come back!

a busy place with a quality food. I enjoyed the haddock cream chowder and a teriyaki sword fish dish. The service what somewhat slow and I also had to wait for a table a few minutes. This can be understood, as the place is a popular one.

Found this place while out enjoying our anniversary driving Rte 1. Sat outside, they had spots in the sun and shade, and the hostess asked which you preferred. The husband got the lobster, and I got fried scallops. My scallops were perfectly cooked. The husband's lobster was perfectly cooked as well.

A year ago I have this restaurant a5 start easily. While the food was very good. The prices have increased. The service was very poor, pretty much from the moment we arrived we felt like we were in the way. The bill was wrong. It took us 23 minutes to check out. The entire lunch took just under 2 hours. First, the printer was down, yet two other tables that were say after is received food and one table left before our arrived. We ordered 4 specials and was told they only had enough for 2, yet we got four, half the size of the table next to us. There is more, but it was not a good day. Refills were hard to get. Been coming every year for many years but most likely will not return, but who knows.

Great crab cakes and chicken Cesar wrap was tasty. Local beers and domestics. Right along the harbor and don’t forget to try the scallops.

Another one of our stops in downtown Rockland. Food is always good , fish tacos are delicious and of course the view of Rockland breakwater Is amazing!

With great views of the light house in the distance, this is a place to bring your visiting out-of-town relatives. Lots of seafood on the menu. Although, the downside is that I didn't find the food quality to be high. Quality was more average than very good. I had the dinghy wrap and found the fish to be slightly "fishy" tasting. My husband had the ridiculously priced Lobster club sandwich ($49) and he said it was very good. Onion strings were interesting- tasted good but were hard to eat gracefully as most of the strings were 6 to 10 inches long. Liked them and hated them both at the same time. Service was fast and very friendly. We found easy parking as it was a gray day in November but I could see parking being a challenge in the summer.

Excellent food! Great atmosphere! Jen, our server at the bar, was wonderful. Great service.

This spot was suggested by a local. It didn't disappoint. The view from the deck of the harbor was beautiful. The menu is heavy seafood. Our waitress, who was super, recommended the haddock tacos that comes with rice. We both ordered them. It was a great choice. They were lightly fried with a touch of Cajun seasoning. The rice was soft and tasty. I highly recommended this spot for lunch.

Though we often have vacationed in the area and walked by this restaurant, this was the first time we dined there. It is beautifully situated on the harbor and we were seated near a door leading to a deck. After perusing the menu, my wife and I each chose that night's special of swordfish with candied walnuts, goat cheese and orange balsamic glaze that was served with Parmesan risotto and butternut squash. The squash was blah, but everything else with the exception of the dinner rolls was perfectly prepared and quite enjoyable. We were fortunate to observe a full moon slowly emerge above the harbor's water.

I had my first full lobster at Archer's today. The view was beautiful on the water and the waiter was patient and very helpful in explaining to me how to eat one of these monsters. The Old Bay fries were tasty but salty as expected. I'd still have them again. lol. The restaurant is old with lots of local charm and if the weather allows definitely eat outside. There was even a little 70's music playing in the background! Outside there's an area that is partially protected with a Lear plastic wind screen if it's early or late in the season. Well worth the visit!

Archer's is amongst the highest recommended seafood restaurants in Rockland and I can see why. The view and ambience are virtually unmatched in the area. The service is prompt and friendly and the seafood is about as good as it gets in the area. I tried the seafood pie which is a bubbly, buttery, delicious casserole of shrimp, scallops, lobster and fish. All very fresh and the quantity was massive. A lot of the menu is market price (especially the lobster dishes). So be prepared for a bit of a sticker shock, but that is to be expected for premium seafood in this economy.

I would have given a 4 star rating, but unfortunately I ordered the Lazy Lobster. I was very disappointed, the menu said it was the meat of two lobsters, so when the waitress told me it was $78 I wasn't too surprised and went for it. The small amount of lobster in the dish was shocking. The tails were the smallest I have ever seen. I'm surprised they were even big enough to be legal size. The whole tail was not much bigger than my thumb or the lemon wedge (see picture). Besides the size, the lobster was served in some red liquid which was very salty and took away from the flavor. On the plus side, my wife had fried scallops & clams and her meal was very good. Also, the coleslaw was excellent. The service, staff friendliness and atmosphere were great! I would recommend the restaurant but definitely not the lazy lobster.

Everything we had was really good. My daughter said they made the best salmon she has tried. It needed some salt and the dipping sauce from the coconut shrimp. That sauce should be illegal. It was amazing. My wife and I split the captains platter. It was so huge we took more than half of it home. My youngest daughter didn't really like the steak. She said it tasted like they used the hamburger seasoning that I use at home. It was a pretty good steak from my standpoint. Overall, it was our best meal in Maine.

We visited Archer's on their first evening back from break. Everything about our experience was wonderful. Our waitress was so kind and accommodating. When she found out I was pregnant, she made me a "mommy mocktail" to go with my dinner. The lazy lobster was delicious and portioned well. Everything was delicious, everyone was so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend visiting Archer's for a cozy dining experience.

You can find Archer's on the Pier at 58 Ocean St. Rockland, ME 04841 - the restaurant resides on a bit of a jetty that extends north into Rockland Harbor along side a park (there's a walking path that extends from Harbor Park). There's parking in a lot out front - we didn't have any issues. Arriving we were seated withing about 5 minutes or so, out on the patio/deck - this was a couple weeks after the typical tourist season on a Thursday night. The view was pretty decent as the dusk sky reflected a lot of color into the harbor. This is a pretty large restaurant with a large bar in the center and a satellite bar along one side of the wraparound deck. Archer's was recommended to us by a local friend who had eaten there several times. Service was decent once someone came by the table but it did take about 10 minutes after we were seated. For appetizers we went with: * 1/2 dozen local oysters - these were really delicious, briny and fresh. I though the cocktail sauce a bit lackluster and overly sweet, but a squeeze of fresh lemon fixed that. * Main Lobster Stew - This was pretty decent if a bit too creamy for my tastes (I tasted more cream than stock) with fairly large chunks of lobster Dinner: * Fried Duo of Haddock and Native Shrimp - served with fries and cole slaw. The haddock was very fresh and lightly fried - liked it a lot. I though the shrimp were more popcorn-shrimp sized - there were a lot but it was a lot of breading. I liked both the fries and the slaw. The tarter sauce seemed a bit off, weird balance of sweet to sour. * Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair pasta - the shrimps were large and perfectly cooked, however the dish was cold and a bit greasy. Easily the worst individual dish we've had in the week we've been in Maine and a bit surprising. It came with a side Caesar salad. As mentioned, the service was good once it started if slow, not sure why that pasta dish was so cold unless it sat it in the window overly long. Probably just an off day for the restaurant. The views from the deck are pretty spectacular. I'm rating this 3.4/5

Located on a marina, the view immediately adds ambiance to your brunch, lunch, or dinner. We count ourselves lucky to have found Archer's our first night in town (May 4, 2024) and our dinner was beyond fabulous! A couple Single Shucked Oysters with shots of Bloody Mary was a perfect way to kick off the evening. Appetizers of bacon-wrapped scallops and the warm lobster dip with toasts were scrumptious -- and in my opinion obligatory if you're visiting Maine. The Lazy Lobster (pictured) is two tails poached in butter with two sides. (Their sides change daily.) The "laziness" here is that you don't have to pull the lobster meat from the claws and tail shell yourself. I'm not bothered by handling a cooked lobster body, but some people might be. Anyway, I find this option a considerate alternative for those who don't want to have a carcass on their plate. This might be a thing for some people, but for me I'll take all the lobster carcasses you can serve up. The Lobster Rueben (with one side) was the perfect way to conspicuously consume fresh lobster. For dessert, we ventured into Chocolate Cream Pie, which was NOT made from Jello pudding mix with a Pillsbury pie crust. In other words, it was the real thing and we scarfed it down, even with our full tummies. We fell in love with our waitress (Alex) which led to us returning to Archers two more times during our one-week stay -- once for lunch and again for dinner. Our meals were again excellent and the service was friendly and attentive. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

There was plenty of parking close to the restaurant and the mussels were delicious. The outside deck had great views of the ocean.

Came in from a flight went straight there instead of the hotel had one of the best lobster rolls I've ever had in my life. The view of the water was really good. Wish I lived closer cause I'd go there very often two thumbs up. Please go to this place and support them

The atmosphere & food were great and the service was great too. We had a corner table with a pretty view.

I'm hard pressed not give this restaurant five stars but service was static/sluggish although our waitress was very nice. The host greeted us with enthusiasm from the minute we walked in the door and watching him while at lunch you could tell he took pride in his work !! The menu has some great options and reasonable in price. For the look of the diners while it had great views and a nice outdoor patio it was more of a local restaurant than tourist trap which was nice. We all enjoyed our lunches, didn't feel rushed to leave in a lunch crowd timeline and will definitely put it on our list to visit agin when in Maine.

Lynn Archer has to be one of the truly heroic culinary figures in the world of Maine cuisine. Working in the industry for over 20 years, her former little restaurant , the Brass Compass, was simply perfect. Seriously. The setting was wonderful, the homespun atmosphere was one of small town diner. The place was intimate and inviting, there was never enough room, and you always had to wait to be seated, and yet , service remained gracious and attentive , and more importantly, the food they created was honest , perfectly executed and delicious. They weren't using pre-chopped bags of iceberg lettuce from Sysco, dressing dispensed from a gallon plastic barrel , or sauces ladled from a bag. If you ordered a piece of fish with a Newburg sauce , the sauce was made in house by someone who actually cared about what was on your plate, and truly wanted to create their very best food for you to enjoy. Sadly , the Brass Compass was driven to extinction by the city of Rockland and progress , and Lynn''s remaining eatery, Archers appears to be yet another enterprise that has gone over to the dark side with their dinner items. My wife and I had dinner there tonight , and if I hadn't been sitting on the deck staring at Rockland Harbor, I swear , we could have been at Applebees. The food was lack luster at best , and I felt cheated when our server handed me the bill. I haven't had lunch there in a while, but I suspect the sandwiches and fries are still relatively intact, and haven't been reduced to the disappointing state of their dinners. I need to add, this was end of summer in Maine and I fully recognize that staff gets worn down to a nub, but my impression of the food was that everything that appeared on our table came from a box or a bag , and at best, was massaged back to life somewhere back in their kitchen. What's really sad, is Maine is blessed with an abundance of stunning local produce. The tomatoes this time of year, the fresh greens, kale, lettuces, and of course fabulous sweet corn , all are to die for. Where were those items on the menu? Maine arguably has the best seafood in the country, and to ignore that tremendous local resources, in favor of some pre-made Franken-fare , why? I had a restaurant for 12 years in a highly competitive market, and the one mantra I always stressed to my staff, and lived by daily, was that we couldn't be as good as everyone else , we had to be better than everyone else. That was always my goal. I wish Lynn well and hope she can find her way back again. I miss the food she once created, with love and care, simmering in every mouthful.

Great service and quick! Fresh lobster and so much of it! Great experience and a great price

The haddock bites were really good, but unfortunately, the lobster was bland, no flavor. The potatoes in the chowder were hard and way under cooked. The crab cakes were mushy and not very flavorful. The service was excellent and so was the ambiance.

2nd time here and equally impressed. Stunning views of Rockland Harbor. Waitress Alicia was attentive and engaging. I had the "King of Clubs" lobster club sandwich. Pricey at $49 for sure!! But, it must've been almost 2 lobster rolls worth of meat. Also tried The Skipper which was a haddock sandwich on a brioche bun topped with a crab cake and melted cheese. Excellent. It wasn't photogenic but I'll probably get it myself next time.

Was craving for some Oyster Rockefeller and decided to come here. Sat at the bar, bartender was great. Drinks were good, pricey. Now, the oyster rockefeller was okay...a whopping $24, but you couldn't really taste or tell there was an oyster because it was loaded with bacon and spinach, the toppings were so good but might as well order that without the oysters. Mussels in white wine were fresh but didn't have much taste. And I did not enjoy the clam chowder, it was super thick loaded with potatoes and you can't really taste the clams and/or the clam broth, I did not like it. BF enjoyed his burger. Although the view was incredible, unfortunately the food was not. Will I be back? Probably not. This restaurant was just not for me.

Lovely meal on the pier with great service. My wife and I ordered to vastly different meals (a Haddock and crab cake sandwich & a surf and turf salad) and both were delicious. Staff was attentive and the meal came out at a nice pace. We sat at one of the outside tables with a great view of boardwalk and water. No complaints, about as good of an experience as one could ask for. Wanted to review as other area restaurants have higher scores and don't deserve them. Archers does.

When we visited it was late afternoon. We were the only diners at the time - couple at the bar. We saw two chefs. Being a seafood restaurant , we were surprised when the pricey swordfish came out dry and overcooked. The replacement fish came out raw, undercooked, inedible. Two chefs, not busy, seafood restaurant. How could this be so hard? He settled for a burger. Weren't charged for fish, but no apology or kind word from the management or kitchen. Huge disappointment. Staff stood around bar talking loudly. Not especially attentive to anyone.

I was truly disappointed on my first meal on Maine. Archer's is a beautiful spot, you can sit outside overlooking the boats, service is decent, waiters running like crazy up and down, but food was, at least in our visit, eatable but not great. Salad dressings very artificial, dry lobster (both in the salad and the "lazy" unshelled one). Best item served was the corn on the cob.

Great location and excellent food. Our lunches were very good and the view was great. The only reason we downgraded one star was the service when we entered we asked for a table by the windows not in the center and the hostess/ bartender sat us exactly where I said we didn't want. I pointed out one of the 4 vacant tables where we wanted, and she said they weren't wiped down yet with the bottle of cleaner sitting on one of them. I said ok we'll wait for it and she made an excuse of having to see to someone and walked away. Now the place was half empty, so after standing there waiting for her to come back ( she never did) my wife just sat at the one she offered. When paying $30+ a plate I would expect a little better service. I would have given 3 1/2 stars but it wasn't an option so the good food saved it.

Such a great meal, super service w Aidan! Great view of the Bay and fast, attentive service.

A super seafood restaurant! Excellent local oyster with a subtle briny taste. The best lobster stew w a generous portion of fresh lobster chunks. The lobster dinner w chowder, corn and sautéed vegetables was the best we've had on the central coast. The small seafood platter was really good too! Warm pie for dessert. Beautiful location and friendly service. We'll be back!

Postcard picturesque: located literally right on the water overlooking Rockland Harbor, this is one of my favorite MidCoast seafood restaurants because I can sit outside, breathe in the salty ocean, while enjoying fresh caught seafood. I always have to get traditional New England style fish and chips and even though there are plenty of places to get that it's the location here that makes the difference because I love waterfront outdoor dining. It's Very busy in the summer but there is ample seating and the servers are briskly professional. Nice paved walking path nearby for after dinner stroll.

Food was mid at best. Seafood was disappointing considering they are located next to the ocean. Service was lacking; inaccurate and vvvvvv slow. In my opinion, this restaurant did not represent what makes Maine delicious.

Our front desk at Samoset Resort listed Archer's on their preferred dining list and since we would be attending The Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree lighting it just made sense. We were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the atmosphere, service and very good good. We go plan on revisiting Archers next week during our stay here in Maine.

Our first choice wasn't open. Didn't start off strong by giving us the smallest plastic water cups. Once I said I'd only be drinking water a bigger real glass would have been nice. I did enjoy my crab stuffed baked potato. Salad could have used some croutons. My friends were not impressed with the lobster rolls.

Ok- crowd during the peak lunch or dinner time- lots of old people tourists. Not terrible- it is rural Maine after all.

My husband and two beautiful boys took me for Mother's Day lunch. One of my kids got a steak (didn't take a picture) and it was disgusting. It was all fat, and dry. I got the sandwich.. it was alright, and my husband got the lobster melt. Everything was just ok. The water tasted like soap, the horrible 80s baby making music (that was playing on repeat) was so loud we couldn't even talk over it. Our waitress was wonderful but don't waste your money here. Go to Claws or McLoons Lobster shack. We spent $200 on this food. It is the one and only time I will go there.

We went for a pleasant early fall evening and sat on the deck .. a hint of cool breeze but nice. The food was good .. and seafood was, of course, had by all. Shrimp linguini, Peekeytoe crab, caesar salad (a bit too much dressing). The waitstaff was friendly. Be careful if you pull all the way down the driveway and the parking lot there (which is small) is full .. you will have to back out to go find parking elsewhere. It is a popular spot, so the lot is often full. Nice harbor resto with views of the boats and Rockland breakwater.

I'm shocked at the awful reviews of this place..I've been going here for many years and never had a bad experience. The food is delicious and the place is clean.

I had the Mate's platter which is a smaller portion combo platter. There was a good sized piece of haddock, shrimp, 2 scallops and clams. The fries were soggy and tasteless and the clams were tiny (were they even legal?!) I sat at the bar, service was good. Dessert choices were 6 types of pie, carrot cake or creme brulee. I went with the carrot cake which was really good. Choice of 9 beers on tap, fair choice of liquors, not many choices for wine. Overall, it was an average dining experience.

So, this was a double bonus day. First my first day away from work since June. So, a quick day trip to meet up with a friend who suggested Archer's. Second today was my one year anniversary of my open heart surgery. So, a lot going on. It was a nice drive from Portland. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. Archer's is located right on the water and there is a great path nearby to walk before or after your meal. It was a good start to a great day. The staff was so friendly and attentive to our needs. Had the corner table overlooking the water. Such a perfect location for a group or a nice date (need to take note). Not huge inside, but the outside deck offers plenty of seating during the warm season. Nice bar area for casual seating. The brunch menu had a lot to offer between, eggs, fish and meat options. I had the orange French bread French toast which was AWESOME!!!! (Said in a singing tone!). The service was quick and the food was perfect. Even the bacon was exactly how I ordered it and not burnt. Thank you. The Bloody Mary bar was another hit! So many Options to create the perfect personalize Drink. Topped with three jumble shrimp, was just perfect. The space is great and they are currently social distancing; and follow the guidelines. The only downside is that you can't really stay long to enjoy the atmosphere. There was a line of people and I didn't want to hold up a table. Be respectful and help move new tables. Go take a walk around the coast. So worth the visit. I will be back and try the lunch and dinner menu. Can't wait to go back in the summer. Maybe the fall too. Thank you for making this experience so special.

Fooled by location and web site. Horrible abusive host. We came from a long drive on Memorial weekend Friday evening after checking their website where it is written that they are open till 9pm on Fridays (photo attached). Upon arriving at 830pm we noticed the closed sign on the door. We figured we're out of luck, which can happen, maybe their web site is out of date, or something must be up, ran out of food, shortage of staff, kitchen fire, whatever but decided to peek in anyhow just to glimpse the place. The following conversation is verbatim. Me: Hi we see you're already closed, too bad, we thought you're open till 9pm. It says so online. Host: I don't know where you read that. We are closed. Me: Yes, we see that, seems there's a discrepancy from what's online. Host: I don't care where you looked. I am saying it is closed. Me: Yes, but you might want to tell the manager about it. Host: (yelling) I am saying we are closed! Me: We are not asking you to open up for us, just that someone should know about this. Host: (yelling) I don't care what you saw online. We are closed! Me: Are you the manager? Host: (yelling) No Me: Are you the owner? Host: (yelling) No. Me: (firmly) Listen! I'm being nice, letting you know there's a discrepancy. Host: (yelling) I AM BEING NICE. I AM TELLING YOU WE ARE CLOSED! At this point we walked out in a huff. The host chose to be actively rude. Any small gesture such as "sorry folks we are closed but hope you try us again another day" or "folks, too bad you came all the way, sorry we cant help you" or any words addressing our observation or engaging us as prospective customers is all it would have taken. Subsequent conversations with people in the area also indicate that the place has a reputation for bad attitude. The location seems to be the main attraction. We can't comment on the food or service or anything else, nor does that seem likely ever.

Good service and location by the water however beer from draft was flat and tasted weird. The lobster roll was good with a lot of lobster but lacked flavor and we got sick of our stomach. Not sure if it was the beef or the lobster roll. I don't really recommend this place

Consistently good food. Always friendly service. Whenever we are in the area we make a point to visit Archers for the fresh seafood.

Come here if you like a romantic harbor view. The lobster grilled cheese is wonderful and the lobster Ruben is unforgettable.

Archer's on the Pier deserves an A+++ all around. Amazing service from beginning to end, with the waiter offering a ton of suggestions on drinks and food (the menu is quite long and can be slightly overwhelming). We started off with a round of the local oysters and crispy crab tots. The oysters were a HIT. Even the two people in the group (me, being one of them) who don't like oysters actually didn't mind these. They were SO fresh and didn't taste ~off~ in any way. Highly recommend. I had the haddock Reuben for my main dish, and a couple of the others had the haddock tacos and lobster Reuben. All of our choices were delicious, fresh, and plentiful. We all struggled to finish them because there was so much food. The sweet potato fries were top notch as well. While I came around October, the outdoor seating was well spread out and there wasn't a huge crowd. I'm not sure about the current state of their outdoor seating, but would recommend for the views.

Great service, beautiful view from the outside patio. We didn't sit inside but felt like a nice ambiance. Decent food!

This was a surprise delight, as we chose here because Lobster Shack was closed early. At first afraid, it was going to be a tourist trap, this turned out good options: Lobster Grilled Cheese: this is more of an open faced sandwich on 4-5 baguette pieces with grilled tomatoes as well. I liked it more than Highroller's Grilled Cheese. King of Clubs: surprisingly, the club sandwich with bacon combination worked with the lobster salad. Friend and I were both pleasantly surprised at this sandwich - a big sandwich though!

Had lunch there this week, meh it wasn't that great. The fried haddock was either not haddock or not fresh. It wasn't flaky at all, it was grey and over cooked. Fries were cold and not well done to begin with. Soda was flat, service was good the server did well. I wouldn't be motivated to go back.

Delicious! I come to this place a few times a year when in the area and always have a great experience. I like the crab roll and the lobster blt. The views are beautiful

Recommended by our hotel receptionist, nice place with beautiful view. Option to pick live lobster up and eat (I'm not a fan of this barbaric way of cooking!) and so many seafoods on the menu. If you are a big fan of sea food you'll find this restaurant so satisfying!

Really the only reason they get a 1 star is the waitstaff. They are friendly, attentive, and deserve an amazing tip (which they got fyi) I've been here before and got crab cakes appetizer, not memorable, but not bad. Got a crab roll, decent amount of crab, could have gotten at any seafood shack/restaurant in Maine (nothing special). But good god, do not get the haddock tacos. Well really anything on the menu as no one was happy with their food. General consensus was worst food they have ever gotten. That's 5/5 by the way, everyone had different meals. For starters. Rolls, Tough, you could give someone a concussion. Tacos. Haddock was extremely fishy, dry, and zero flavor. The corn tortilla, must have been sitting around for months. Borderline a chip. A stale, crumbling chip. Picked it up and it cracked more than it already was. Spanish rice had olives in it. If it was noted on the menu I would have straight up passed, hate olives. BTW, who serves Mexican rice with olives??!! Fried food was undercooked and soggy. On a positive note my blueberry mojito was good but someone else had a Long Island and they wished they had a side of soda to go with it. Long story short. Wish the Eclipse of the Pearl had been open later.

I think you're safest ordering lobster items from the menu. I even have reservations about saying that. I had fried calamari as an appetizer. There weren't many and they were greasy. The sauce was. tasty. As an entrée, I had muscles. Absolutely horrible. The juice was really bland and bad. Honestly, it had a slight taste of chlorine. I was impressed by how much bread I received but it ended up being stale. No matter how long I tried to soak it in the juice that came with the muscles, it stayed hard. We were a large group so we had two waitresses. After taking care of beverages, they disappeared for a long time. After about 20 minutes, they reappeared and took our orders. Once the orders were placed, it didn't take long to be served. Both waitresses were really nice. That being said, I don't think I would go back there. If you want truly delicious muscles, go to King Eider's in Damariscotta.