Archer’s on the Pier – Rockland Maine

We were back in Rockland and it was time for dinner.  We wanted to dine somewhere with a view of the harbor, so we chose Archer’s on the Pier. 

This is the front/street view of Archer’s on the Pier.  This restaurant is owned by Lynn Archer.  Reportedly Lynn’s days begin at 3 AM when she bakes bread and prepares breakfast for local lobstermen before they set their traps. 

For fun and relaxation, Lynn likes to go riding on her motorcycle.  Given the fact that she not only owns Archer’s on the Pier but the nearby Brass Compass as well, it’s easy to see why she needs a little open road time!

We’d already eaten breakfast at The Brass Compass and I’d posted our experience on my blog site.  You can check it out at https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5617317794624015781#editor/target=post;postID=877682318032539068;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=4;src=postname.

The dining area and bar at Archer’s is warm and welcoming with lots of wood and light.  It was early but Archer’s was quite busy.

Like most restaurants along the water…or for that matter just about anywhere these days…outside dining is available too.  Archer’s deck area is covered with plastic curtains sheltering guests from the wind and weather.

While I do like dining outdoors when viewing the water, a golf course or great scenery, I just don’t ‘get’ the 'charm' offered by many city based restaurants where you can watch non-stop traffic or a nice parking lot.  Just my opinion…

I did like the views from Archer’s pier… Note the superstructure of this boat docked nearby.  I love the look of it but I wonder what this super-high wheelhouse was designed for.  Visibility for what reason?

Then I spotted this big yacht moored in Rockland’s harbor.  The Carolina is a 147.5 foot long vessel.  She was built in the Netherlands in 1997 by Feadship. She was last refitted in 2007.  The Carolina can accommodate up to 12 guests and she has a crew of 10.  

Good News!!  The Carolina is currently for sale.  Here’s your opportunity.  You can purchase this luxury yacht for only $14,900,000… Check it out at https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/carolina--78125.

We also had a long distance view of Rockland Harbor’s Breakwater Lighthouse.  This historic brick and wood structure at Jameson Point was completed in 1902.  The lighthouse tower is 25 feet tall.  The lighthouse is open for visitors on summer weekends.  Note that it sits at the end of a long breakwater so the walk out to the lighthouse is the equivalent of more than 15 football fields.

For more information about the lighthouse and the breakwater’s history, go to http://rocklandharborlights.org/index.html.  

For my meal I ordered the Salty Dog. ($18.00) This triple decker sandwich included fresh deep fried haddock with bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese.  For my side I had the coleslaw.  It was a very tasty sandwich…but then again 'almost' everything is better with bacon, even fresh fish! 

Laurie returned to her persistent New England dining theme…lobster!  This sandwich made Lynn Archer the winner vs. Bobby Flay in his ‘Bobby Flay Throw-Down’ TV series.

This is the King of Clubs. ($28.00) This pricey triple decker creation features lots of Maine lobster, bacon, lettuce and tomato.  It was a good sandwich but this is one instance where Laurie thought that bacon really didn’t make it better…  In her opinion, she would much prefer a basic straightforward overloaded lobster roll!  But hey, she had to give it a try!

FYI… Laurie’s favorite lobster roll ever was an object of wonder and satisfaction and it occurred early on this trip.  To see a photo and description of it, go to https://bigdaddydavesbitsandpieces.blogspot.com/2018/10/ocean-pizza.html.

Since we didn’t go for huge entrees, we still had some room for dessert.  I had a very nice piece of blueberry pie and Laurie had a tasty slice of  strawberry rhubarb pie. ($6.00 each) Both were sided with a bit of whipped cream…always a good thing!

Archer’s on the Pier is a very nice restaurant in a scenic location with good food and matching service.  Prices are a little high… Archer’s is located at 58 Ocean Street in Rockland Maine.  Phone: 207-594-2435.  Archer’s website is found at http://archersonthepier.com/index.html. 

Just click on any of the photos to enlarge them…

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

Take Care, Big Daddy Dave