Primo Restaurant

Primo Restaurant Celebrating our 27th season with two-time James Beard Award winning Chef Melissa Kelly
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There are many dining options at Primo, established in 2000 within an 1886 country farmhouse on a hill overlooking the Rockland harbor. Over the years, the restaurant has gone through several phases of expansion, and today offers dining on two levels, outside porch seating, a bungalow featuring an outdoor bar, and a beautiful barn that may be rented for your wedding or special event. On the first

floor, two historic and intimate dining rooms provide a white tablecloth ambiance for dinner service. To your left as you enter, our Primo Room is larger, with a more modern country design, with exquisite Italian stone flooring. Up on our second floor there are two smaller dining rooms with reserved tables as well as out Counter Room and Cocktail Lounge that offer bar seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Private celebrations can be enjoyed at our Farmers Table located just off the Counter Room. Our beverage selection features Primo specialty cocktails made with farm-grown ingredients, a 400-bottle wine list with ample by-the-glass options, and craft brews on tap and in bottle from some of the best local, regional and national producers. The Primo Farm with 4+ acres is where guests enjoy self-guided wandering along the garden paths, viewing the ducks, pigs, honey bees, and chickens, while discovering a great variety of vegetables, fruits, and other edibles we grow ourselves. The view of the sea from the farm hilltop includes the Rockland Breakwater and Lighthouse, which you can enjoy on a summer afternoon with a refreshment from 0km (zero-kay-emm). In 2023, Executive Chef Melissa Kelly is excited to celebrate her 24th season of growing and cooking for the Midcoast Maine community and beyond.

Hubert’s Butterhead Lettuces! buttermilk chive dressing, smoked bread crumbs, marinated grape tomatoes, and a touch of c...
06/17/2026

Hubert’s Butterhead Lettuces!
buttermilk chive dressing, smoked bread crumbs, marinated grape tomatoes, and a touch of chervil.

Celebrate Father’s Day at Primo!Join us for 0km Oyster Sunday from 1–4 PM with fresh oysters, seasonal small plates, and...
06/17/2026

Celebrate Father’s Day at Primo!

Join us for 0km Oyster Sunday from 1–4 PM with fresh oysters, seasonal small plates, and great drinks, then join us again for dinner from 5–9:30 PM.

Still looking for a last-minute gift? Primo gift cards make the perfect Father’s Day surprise.

Join us at 0km SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 1-4 PMenjoy $2 oysters, seasonal small plates, & drinksLIVE MUSIC 2-4NO COVER // KID FRI...
06/17/2026

Join us at 0km SUNDAY,
JUNE 21, 1-4 PM

enjoy $2 oysters, seasonal small plates, & drinks

LIVE MUSIC 2-4
NO COVER // KID FRIENDLY

The Maine Groove is a Midcoast-based jazz, funk, and blues organ trio. They are known for their swinging bebop, R&B grooves, and arrangements of artists like Miles Davis, Steely Dan, and Stevie Wonder.

see you there!

🦪🎵 SUNDAYS at 0km 🎵🦪today ft. The Sugar Snaps it’s a beautiful day! get down here!
06/14/2026

🦪🎵 SUNDAYS at 0km 🎵🦪

today ft. The Sugar Snaps

it’s a beautiful day! get down here!

A little color from the garden! These edible flowers are grown and harvested with care on our farm, finding their way on...
06/14/2026

A little color from the garden!

These edible flowers are grown and harvested with care on our farm, finding their way onto plates during 0km Oyster Sundays and evening service at Primo.

🌸

now hiring a HOT LINE COOK to join our BOH team 🔪➡️ do you have 2-3 years experience?➡️ enjoy cooking seasonal to th...
06/13/2026

now hiring a HOT LINE COOK to join our BOH team 🔪

➡️ do you have 2-3 years experience?
➡️ enjoy cooking seasonal to the moment?
➡️ picking herbs for service out of a garden in the backyard?
➡️ can sustain & maintain a zero-waste, full circle philosophy?
➡️ sharp knives, minds, and goals?

if so, send a brief bio with attached resume to
[email protected]

we can’t wait to meet you 🍽️

Cast Iron Seared Wild King Salmon.Paired with Calabrian carrot, grilled snap pea & shaved carrot salad, and finished wit...
06/12/2026

Cast Iron Seared Wild King Salmon.
Paired with Calabrian carrot, grilled snap pea & shaved carrot salad, and finished with a bright nasturtium vinaigrette.

Hand-rolled, hand-cut, and made right here at Primo.Our nettle gnudi is crafted from scratch in-house, celebrating the f...
06/12/2026

Hand-rolled, hand-cut, and made right here at Primo.

Our nettle gnudi is crafted from scratch
in-house, celebrating the flavors of the season and the care that goes into every plate.

What a beautiful day to host the “Just For The Halibut” event! Celebrating Maine halibut, community, and the incredible ...
06/12/2026

What a beautiful day to host the “Just For The Halibut” event! Celebrating Maine halibut, community, and the incredible people who make it all possible.

We were honored to host the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association at Primo for a day dedicated to the craftsmanship, sustainability, and passion behind our local fisheries. From Chef Melissa Kelly demonstrating the breakdown of a fresh halibut, to the thoughtful dishes created by our kitchen team, every moment reflected the care and respect we have for Maine’s waters and the hardworking fishermen who bring this incredible product to our tables.

We’re deeply grateful to our team for the time, heart, and dedication they poured into making this event so special, and proud to stand alongside organizations like the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association that continue to protect and support our coastal communities and fishing heritage.

It doesn’t get much fresher than this.Chef Melissa Kelly and Chef de Cuisine Christy Shockley breaking down a beautiful ...
06/10/2026

It doesn’t get much fresher than this.

Chef Melissa Kelly and Chef de Cuisine Christy Shockley breaking down a beautiful local halibut, straight from Maine waters to the Primo kitchen. Our commitment to ocean-to-table dining starts with sourcing the finest local catch and preparing it by hand, right here.

Fresh Maine halibut, handled with care every step of the way.

Address

2 Main Street
Rockland, ME
04841

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 5pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12075960770

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