Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Gloucester

"Was out in Gloucester for the Whale watch, read the reviews and decided to stop in. Gary greeted us, got us to a table in the back, nice menu, we had..."

Henry Dera

Jeff M

"We were lucky and got a quick table! Nice view! Great food! Thank you for the service! We love the shrimp tacos and the fishermans plate! So filling!..."

Arlene P

"Amazing!!! This restaurant was recommended to me. I'm glad we went! Super busy, doesn't take reservations between certain hours but we were seated..."

Linda Brogna

"Great food! Was visiting town for the day and we got recommended to this restaurant and we're so happy that we gave it a try. We would definitely..."

Christine Tropeano

"We went here for the first time. It was my uncle's 94th birthday and they were incredibly accommodating with his wheelchair. We waited comfortably on..."

Elizabeth Tegler

"If you plan to visit RockPort, going to the Seaport Grille is a must go. I highly recommend it. Great, fresh, delicious food. Good service, clean..."

Eli Moslemi

"The seafood here is very very fresh. Top notch, but I feel like the flavor could be slightly better. My main problem was the filet mignon. It had..."

David Taylor

"Nice place to sit and enjoy some seafood, excellent service! Food is good but not great, portions are huge and most of the main dishes can be easily..."

Telan Niranga

"Absolutely some of the best seafood dishes I've had. The best part of travel is enjoying local restaurants and this spot is at the top of my list. I..."

Gwendolyn R Houston-Jack

"Such a great location along the Bay. Our waiter was great, he even gave us a full hands-on demonstration on how to eat the steamer clams we'd been..."

Ceci Burklow

"If you visit Boston MA, take a couple days to visit Cape Ann. This seafood restaurant is located in Gloucester, has a nice ocean view and the food is..."

Hugo Laci

The Gloucester House Restaurant

82/100 (2335 ratings)

Twin Hot Boiled Lobsters

Fried Shrimp Platter Fried Haddock Platter

Tacos

Lobster Salad

Crab

Boiled Lobster and Seafood Platter

Haddock

Steamers

New England Clam Chowder

Scallops

Baked Seafood Macaroni & Cheese

Warm Butter Lobster Roll

Mussels

French Fries

Hot Boiled Lobster and Fries

Calamares

Shrimp

Oysters on the Halfshell

Salmon

Hot Boiled Lobster and Fisherman's Platter

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"If I could give it more stars I would! Service was great and food even better. Had a few raw oysters, cup of chowder and lobster roll! I was in..."

Angela Coniglio Price

"Had dinner and lunch food was great our server Kenna was perfect loved this place..."

Jeff Weigle

"Our class ate here during our Whale Watch trip. The food was great and the staff was super helpful and friendly. We were even treated to some history..."

Karen Lathan Perry

"Food was excellent! Best slaw I've ever eaten in a restaurant. Thank you for better my gluten friendly and offering delicious gf options. My daughter..."

Bonnie Flanagan

"We visit the Gloucester House when we are visiting in the area. We enjoyed a delicious meal. My husband often orders linquini and clams as it is one..."

Maribeth Enos

"Excellent and so prompt with service , we will definitely return. My husband loved his seafood platter and the seared scallops and warm apple salad..."

Rosemary Crawford George

"MY SERVER ALEX was polite, and attentive, the boiled lobster was delish. And the view of my favoite schooner the Thomas E Lannon just outside the..."

Gail Okello

"We were hesitant to try this restaurant because of a bad review, but the bed and breakfast recommended them. We were not sorry at all. The service..."

Carol Haman

"Sangria is Fabulous. Wow, a lot of reviewers hated this place and had bad experiences, but I had a very nice meal here and would go back for the..."

Nicole

"Came through last week and loved the Clam Chowder and Bing Bank Calamari. After a week of running around New England came back here on our last day..."

Bob

"Enjoyed this place. Food was very good...fried haddock sandwich was delicious. Jaclyn, our waitress,was very nice and..."

Lucy

"Excellent food. Best corn bread in Gloucester! The seafood pizza was outstanding as was the pan seared scallop and apple salad. Our server was..."

Caseybones

"Great atmosphere, lovely deck over looking the docks, boats, and water. The food, drinks, and service were fabulous and well worth the money spent!!..."

Kyle

"The lobster bisque was wonderful Fried clam platter was generous and a good lunch for two of us; also delicious hot..."

SusanR

"My family from out of state really wanted to try New England style seafood experience. This place did not disappoint. We tried calling ahead after a..."

Christina Vee

"I had a hot lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder, girlfriend had fish and chips and we got an order of onion rings to share. The truth is we..."

Chris Johnson

"I was just walking, saw the place and ordered two lobsters for $32, they were cooked fast and tasted great. I stayed in outside sitting area, with..."

kuna12

"Great seafood restaurant in Gloucester. There was live music, great drinks, and delicious food. We got the fisherman’s platter, lobster roll, clam..."

Tianna Sellers

"We we’re looking for a lobster (lobstah) roll, and we were not disappointed. Although we didn’t get a lobster row. Platters are big!! I got a..."

Tim Kounadis

"One of the epic lunches I had was here! Perfect taste, perfect music, perfect vibe!❤️ Service was quick; parking was easily available; wasn’t..."

Shardul Telharkar

"Dine inside or out at this seaside gem. Although the meat in our lobster roll was over-chilled and tough to chew, the fish tacos (with haddock..."

Lauren Omartian

"There is a huge gift shop here that I visited. It has the basic merchandise. There cafe's pastries looked good..."

Stephen Priest

"Amazing food and wonderful atmosphere. Bar service is always great..."

Becky Howard

"Enjoyed the experience here. The food is fresh and..."

T L

"Great food. Nice "by the sea" restaurant. The lady was wonderful, and prices are fair. Definitely..."

Michel Clement

"Wonderful food! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants good fresh..."

Kyle Green

"Great place to write a postcard by the harbor! Their Garden Salad with Italian dressing is AMAZING! When you’re ordering, you have to know what you..."

Nelson Family

"Dinner this evening was amazing, great service, food cooked to order, fast and best meal we have had this vacation! Friendly, professional staff and..."

Anne Larson

"great little spot to pop into . we just had oysters but everyone was having lobster and seemed happy..."

Brooke Gardner

"Awesome food and fantastic atmosphere but even better..... the bands that play there. When there is a band playing, everyone and everything comes..."

Linda Callahan

"First timers to this establishment and what great food. You order food at the window, at which time you get a pager and you pick up your order. I..."

Paleofan

"The food was delicious, and between the prices and portions you get way more than you pay for. The scenery for your meal is just as good as the food,..."

Tiffany Roberson

Patriots Grill

81/100 (1148 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Great place to eat food was really good prices were not to bad at all service was great so was the wait time for food it came out quick everything..."

Tom Gregory

"I just ordered to go . Didn't know they closed in 20 mins but they still took my order and we really appreciate that. When I first came to this place..."

Ashley Nicole Justice

"This is one of the best run restaurants I've even been to. Our waitress was fantastic! The place was packed but we were offered a seat right away...."

Kristen Hare Christian

"One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. I’m one of those people that finds one thing I like on the menu and only orders that every time...."

Leanna Rose

"First time eatting there everything we had was really good was there with few people so we were sharing and trying each other's food. The service was..."

Elizabeth Brown Gregory

"Awesome hamburgers awesome beer awesome music awesome owner awesome window tint on the windows compliments Tidewater..."

Maura Hayes-Dovel

"Love going to PG. The staff are so friendly and it's always a treat to see Erica. Missed Pat though, we even wore blue. Skip enjoyed his shrimp and..."

Renee Hodges Callis

"Great pub food and a splendid selection of drinks.The staff are very friendly and the owner Pat likes to interact with the..."

Michael Wall

"Love this place. We were there for lunch on St. Patrick's Day last year and had some good Irish food. Always friendly folks and good..."

Linda Conaway DeTurk

"Love dining here! Excellent customer service, food, portion sizes and price! Best macaroni &..."

Cindy Dickerson Ruehrmund

"Love this place. The food is always good. The staff is friendly. Yum..."

Catherine Leslie Lindsay

"Great local place. Kinda stumbled across it on our way back from the job site. I had the French dip with the best shoestring fries I've had in years...."

Morgan Barrett

"“Don’t judge the book by its cover”. Even though the exterior of this place was not in a typical restaurant design, your stomach will thank..."

Jane Fijal

"Amazing food. Ample portions. Friendly service. Great prices. Bathrooms are clean as well as the dining area. Please go try them out. Well worth the..."

Crystal West

"It was our first time here. We all ordered something different. We all cleaned our plates. The staff was helpful and made ya feel warm and welcoming...."

Sandra Gravatt

"Loved the baked beans and mac and cheese. Pulled pork was ok, I wouldn't order again. My husband had the ribs. Those were very tender and tasty. A..."

Kathy Berger

"Looks like a dive, but it hits above it's weight class. Shrimp was fantastic, as was the mac & cheese! Ribs were decent, fries were "fair". Nice..."

dugroz

"Went on valentines Eve and the waitress was excellent. The ribs and macaroni n cheese were delicious. It was my first time and the interior was so..."

lori gallagher

"Great burgers and even better service! We stopped here a few days ago and our waitress Rileigh was amazing. She recommended a great burger and was so..."

Andrew Turner

"We went here for our 4th date and it was amazing!!! Our server was SO polite and had some of the best service I've ever had!!! I'm kicking myself not..."

Leah Massey

"We've been there 4 times. Each was phenomenal, 3 waitresses phenomenal (RAVEN X 2, TAYLOR 1 and MICHELLE 1, so I must say your HR person does a great..."

Gene Autrey

The Studio Restaurant

Chicken Tenders and Fries

Specialty Sushi Rolls

Wheelchair Accessible

"More food than one person could eat. Awesome flavor. Great view of the harbor. Looks like a great place to watch the big games. Huge tv over the bar...."

Ed Mattison

"We were lucky enough to be there for 1/2 off menu! 2 lobster rolls with fries for $12.50! 😃. They also offer gluten free fried seafood &..."

Pamela Gingras-Conti

"We decided last minute to go to The Studio to celebrate my new job. We arrived around 6:30 on a Thursday and we're graciously accommodated (5 of us)..."

Lauren Georgiades

"Best Sushi ever, beautiful patio to eat over the water. Huge television to watch the Red Sox and great service. What's there not to..."

Cindy Beaudin

"There were 10 of us we started with sushi 7 different rolls all amazing and delicious, then we all had different meals. Lobster rolls, fisherman's..."

Lj Doherty

"First visit staff wicked friendly server fantastic food excellent view amazing. Calamari, scallop cabbage salad..."

Mary Collins

"Amazing!!! From the wait staff to the food it's everything that you expect from such a great spot on the water! This is my go to spot in the..."

Frank Gambone

"Great half off menu on some amazing grindage.....The sushi and Pizza was on point...Delicious, and a wonderful selection of..."

Brian Pitcher

"My husband and I were there last night and had a wonderful experience. Food was excellent and our waitress (Savannah) was the best! Can’t wait to..."

Sue Turner

"Had dinner Saturday night. (4) of us. Some had sushi said it was good. The bouillabaisse was EXCELLENT. Fish and chips great. Bill came and I was..."

Bill Hoey Jr

"The Sushi here is so good. Always fresh and there is a great selection of maki rolls to choose from. Food here can be slow but the sushi bar always..."

Billie Denise McGhee

"Enjoyed dinner on the deck overlooking the harbor. Bride enjoyed broiled shrimp and scollop salad. Enjoyed Italian dressing rather than the mango......"

Hungry Cat

"Location. Location. Location. They say is the key ingredient for success. The Studio is a little off the beaten path, but so worth the short drive..."

Kevin Downer

"The lobster roll is very well served. The place needs more attention to details and..."

David Romero

"There aren’t many places to eat on this side of the water, but luckily this is one of them. The studio is a nice place, prices feel right in line..."

Anshuman Bhatia

"Best food ever eaten at a restaurant in Massachusetts. Oysters, calamari, lobster, chicken, flourless chocolate cake ALL PHENOMENAL. Better than..."

Dal

"The server was super friendly and she made sure to confirm my entree was vegetarian/ pescatarian with the kitchen! The food and drinks were..."

Jeffrey Centeno-Jerviss

"Amazing gem hidden on Rocky Neck. Varied menu has great eats for seafood lovers or otherwise. Also they have a sushi bar that wasnt set up when we..."

Tim L

"It's a wonderful place for lunch or dinner. We used to go there regularly in the 80s. My mom and her husband lived right across the water in Beacon..."

Craig Watson

"Food was not what we expected from a seafood resturant in a fishing town. The lobster and scallops tasted reheated, very chewy. Some attention to..."

Patrick Brown

"Ben Davis was our server and he was exceptional. The staff was amazing. The food is so fresh that they ran out of items. If you go ask for Ben D..."

Carol McPhail

"Great food, beautiful atmosphere and our waitress Shay was awesome! Very friendly and..."

Pat B

"The food is scrumptious, and the owner is a great guy who’s extremely hilarious and very charming. Their outside bar is like something out of south..."

H B

"Went there for lunch. The GM Hope was warm and welcoming! Her staff was very attentive! The lobster roll was perfect ! And the burratta cheese..."

Susan Salvia

"The food, service and setting was wonderful. I highly recommend a..."

Robert Laprade

"Awesome specials and great food . Beautiful outdoor seating and great..."

sharklar

"The food and service was good. The atmosphere, sitting on the deck as boats came and went was..."

Aldon Hynes

525 Magnolia Tavern

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"Today was the 3rd time in as many weeks that we have had a meal with the Rodolosi family at 525! Each visit has been better than the last. Today was..."

Dee Erwin Noble

"An overall awesome place! Clean and cozy atmosphere with delicious food! We visited from out of town and sadly we made this our last stop prior to..."

Shannon Land

"My husband and I brought our kids for brunch today and had the best meal. The Fish nuggets were fresh and delicious! My husband ordered the andouille..."

Rachael Novello

"Revisited Magnolia 525 tonight as friends and career restaurant magicians Tammy and Larry Rodolosi have taken it on as their own. We were not..."

Jennifer Goulart Amero

"Not sure why I’ve never been here before, kind of embarrassed to even say that! The food was phenomenal. For apps we got the shrimp and calamari,..."

Alisha Elwell

"I come back to town three times a year, and trips to Magnolia 525 are always on my list. Warm and inviting on my December trip, and delightful..."

Laurel Elisabeth St. Clair

"After waiting a long time to be seated (should have made reservations) our waitress OLIVIA made up for the wait, she was the best! She made our wait..."

Stacie Mawn O'Leary

"We've been to Magnolia 525 Tavern three times in the last two months and have had a great experience each time. Their service, food, and atmosphere..."

Jim Kennedy

"Never had a meal or drink from here that I didn't love! The food is delicious and the warm cozy atmosphere is perfect..."

Gina Marie Smith

"We we eat at 525 fairly frequently we have some favorites we love on the menu on like the pulled pork nachos and the Magnolia cob we Sub steak tips..."

Lara Snackzilla Jardullo

"The food was wicked good!! Environment made me feel like as if I was at home. Our server I believe her name is Christine was really nice and cordial...."

Belinda Christine

"The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. The food was really good. I especially liked the loaded nachos. And for drinks I tried the..."

Pam Moore

"We got married in Gloucester and chose to go to Magnolia 525 for a big combined family dinner a few days before our wedding. When I called, I was put..."

Ryan

"Excellent service and the food is incredible delicious. The best sangria on the North Shore!! Loved the French onion soup which is new on the menu...."

Christine Lamberis

"We had a post wedding party at 525 (the day after) as a last good bye to family and friends and it could not have been nicer! The staff was..."

Chris White

"It was my first time here. I'm a musician and came to hear a friend's jazz trio and was very pleasantly surprised at how wonderful the Magnolia 525..."

Bill Cogswell

"Perfect service, able to continue the conversation and order food without staff lingering or interfering. At the same time gave good advice on food..."

Jacqueline Long

"Great fish and chips - outside seating and indoors..."

Chris Telling

"Fantastic service. Great effort by staff to accommodate Covid protocol. Terrific outside evening dining in a warm pleasant location. Seafood was a..."

Whit Carter

"Had a wedding rehearsal dinner here. Great staff. Food was excellent as..."

Brian Rowe

"The food is tremendous! Cool vibe. Great staff. A must..."

Jeremy Lovasco

"Amazing food and service every time. Love this place. Recommend the haddock tacos..."

Tim Corcoran

"Love eating here. The food is always top quality. The service is always great. I had the prime rib - Dang it was good! I highly recommend. Sometimes..."

Samurai Squad

"We always have a great time at 525. We've tried just about every dish here, from buffalo tenders to short rib tacos. It's all excellent. 525 has a..."

Nate Grace

Cape Ann Brewing Company

79/100 (2686 ratings)

"My family stopped i today and had a great experience. Server was exceptional and the food was tasty. The nachos for an appetizer is a must. Fish..."

Brad Paradis

"Wonderful craft brewery and tap bar, staff are very attentive and outside seating overlooking the harbour adds to the atmosphere. A huge..."

JS Haggart

"Great place for lunch and beer. They initially were out of clam chowder, so we got fish 'n chips and a beer flight to start. The fish was excellent,..."

Eric Allan

"Awesome service, food, staff, and beers. A phenomenal dining experience. Cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed every..."

Jody St George

"Great stout beer! Food was good large portions. $12 haddock..."

Elizabeth Ellis

"A nice harborfront brewery. Enjoyed a Fisherman's IPA and a house smoked pulled pork burrito. Check it..."

Peter Gailitis

"Great beer, good food, wonderful waitress who made us feel welcome and at..."

Stephanie Hellmann

"We have been going to the Brew pub for years and have always had good food and great service. Great Beers and tasty..."

Zam

"Delicious food beautiful setting and the rolls for the sandwiches are made by a bakery a block away. Highly..."

Don Baird

"Absolutely love the vibe at this place. Large indoor bar and small outdoor. Beautiful view on the deck! Nachos are huge! Smoked food was fantastic...."

Sydney

"Great restaurant! Very friendly people and good live music. We were surprised with the quality of their seafood- very impressive. They have some..."

Leanna Cameron

"Great fisherman’s platter and service from Erin this afternoon. Definitely pay the extra $2.00 to upgrade to whole belly clams from clam strips. ..."

Michael Jamison

"Great place on the water w/outdoor deck and craft beer. Clam Chower is out of site.. thinking of going back tomorrow for..."

Chuck Whitmire

"Great service, clam chowder , cheese beer and..."

Valentin Sisters

"SUPER friendly staff. Outside at the bar we got very personal, fun, and helpful service. We had Portuguese stew and seared tuna. Very tasty and well..."

Aaron Daniels

"Local brewpub with a variety of beers and a diverse menu. Excellent brisket tacos! Outdoor seating available but may be seasonal. Large picnic table..."

Dan Alanko

"It was the first place we went for a proper dinner out when we moved to MA. It was also the place we took all our international guests to. It's a..."

Vasily Selyuminov

The Rhumb Line Bar And Restaurant

Free off-street parking

"Always great music (7 nights a week!) and excellent food. Fun vibe where the locals hang out. Great cocktails. Friendly..."

Chris Jaeger

"Great place to hear live music, awesome vibe and awesome..."

Jordan Gravel

"This is our new favorite place! Great drinks, food and live band every..."

Fred Hall

"Down to Earth locals bar with friendly bartenders, generous drinks, and live music. Will stop in again when we're in Cape..."

Jen Steere Basford

"Some very special and loved people have brought me to the Rhumb Line. It is such a cool and cozy place to get drinks and meet new friendly people...."

Roux Franzel

"Sensational music, ambiance, food I am there a..."

Keating Willcox

"Great food, good drinks, and awesome music and vibe...."

Renée LaRoche

"I yell everyone about it. A night with good friends at the Thumb Line is the best, Especially if Jeff Arnold is..."

Gardi Babine

"Great dinner specials, great music, down to earth..."

Amanda King

"Always a great time, Great bands, great drinks, great food and an awesome..."

Dave Horne

"The Rhumb Line is an amazing place! I've never had a bad drink there. All the bartenders are super friendly. And the extremely talented musicians..."

Kristen Rad

"Prime rib was delish and bartenders john and tucker super nice guys.loved that the cook came out and chatted I do forget her name but she was very..."

Eileen Jermyn

"I check who's playing. I either go solo or a Glostah friend n I mosey on down. Have dinner before. Great..."

Leonora Caruso Sheehy

"Live music every night!!! Great staff!!! I recently ate there always treated more like a bar but the menu has good options and was all delicious!!!..."

Danielle Hopkins

"The bar is intimate and cozy with an attentive bartender/server behind it. There weren't any tables, that I could see, just the bar and some benches..."

Marta Delannoy

"It is a real bar with live music! Great atmosphere and lots of people dancing! The band was incredible! We danced the whole..."

Andrea Li

"Excellent place to get so e pub food and listen to some great local..."

Oceangrl65

"If I go to Gloucester, you know I will wait there for you, The Rhumb line is waiting there too. Ra Ra Riot named their 2008 album after this place. I..."

Heather Brushwood

"Fun neighborhood pub with great live..."

Patricia Caruso

"Loved the music! 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night in early October. We came for drinks and appetizers. We're visiting from Cleveland. The place is filled..."

Renee M

"I experienced a PHENOMENAL quartet Friday night at The Rhumb Line, The QCB aka HUH ( Thanks to Elder drummer) Got in a rippin' dance..."

el rock

"This is a nice cozy place to be able to sit back, kick your feet up and enjoy Gloucester ambience in a horseshoe bar environment. They have live..."

Dave Hines

"The Rhumb Line is a unique place. It is a favorite of the locals. You can get a bite to eat, have a drink and sometimes see some live music. The..."

Jennifer Parker

"Great place to see very talented..."

John Halloran

"Awesome band ( Bob Davis Trio ( + Josh) Food was soooo good . Poor Carl was doing double duty. He's..."

Janet Marshall

"This is a "locals" hangout/bar and everyone is friendly. The food is really good, I've never been disappointed. The owner, Fred, mixes up the menu..."

Chris Jaeger

"I love the live music. There is always different bands but of course the popular ones always come back. They have open Mic every Monday which is nice..."

Danni Dekant

"The food is very good. But to me that's the second reason I frequent this place. The first reason is that they pull in the best local music talent on..."

walt kolenda

"Great little bar with live music. Not A ton of..."

Rob Roy

"The drinks will knock you on your butt! I had nachos that were tasty and listened to some live music. Lots of..."

Mike Erstad

1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar

77/100 (2029 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ate at this restaurant that's located inside the beautiful Beauport Hotel in Gloucester. Beautiful dining room with inside and outdoor seating...."

Nikhil Sriram

"Great seafood restaurant, with a nice view & available outside seat when the weather allows it. The seafood dishes are well prepared & the wine list..."

Chris Mj

"I very much enjoyed both the food and staff at this place. The customer service was wonderful, I could tell that people genuinely enjoyed interacting..."

Brooks Jones

"I'm a regular here now. Here's why. The first time we came here we met a guy behind the bar named AC. What a trip... not to mention a world class..."

Joseph Poirier 8 Waves

"Very nice spot to enjoy the ocean view plus fresh n nice food. The hotel is very hygeine and the restaurant is..."

Ken M

"I had a romantic dinner on the deck of the 1606 restaurant the other night. It is very European to sit outside even on a cooler night with ..."

Andrea Li

"Came in for dinner last week and couldn't be more happy with the service I received. Laney, our server, was so bubbly, knowledgeable, and prompt with..."

Xander Oaks

"One of my all time favorite restaurants to go for an outdoor dining resort experience right in Gloucester. Absolutely love the seating outside and..."

Lisa McCann

"We love Coming here, the food is exquisite, the atmosphere is something I've never experienced in my entirety. Adam is definitely one of the best bar..."

mark baker

"Anniversary dinner for the win. We were seated in front of the windows inside; the view was perfect and romantic. Tables were not SUPER close..."

Kaylee Pingree

"1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar is located on the lobby level of the Beauport Hotel Gloucester, offering an oceanfront deck and a seafood forward..."

Vincent Errichetti (Taste of Massachusetts)

"Watch "This is Spinal Tap." The meter goes to 11 on this one. Seriously, if there was a 6 star rating I'd give it one. We've wanted to go there all..."

Rick Phillips

"We were a party of 6 there for a late lunch. I must say our initial experience at the patio host stand gave us pause; the “you need to go over..."

James Courtney

"Wonderful food, great ambiance and excellent service. We ate on the deck for lunch, the haddock was excellent however the fried calamari was less..."

Law Tem

"The fish croquettes were delicious and the fish fry also really good. Where I come from, fish is always fried crisp. The fish at 1606 was juicy and..."

Dana Nairn

"When i tell you it was fantastic… i’m definitely undermining this restaurant. It was the perfect portions. Perfect view. Incredible service. And..."

Angela Mabel

Damon's

72/100 (1056 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ordered take-out today. Quick service. I got the fish dinner with fried catfish, which tastes really fresh and melted in your mouth. Two large..."

Shahana Garner

"Great place to go for drinks outside but the food has been lacking from what it used to..."

danielle middleton

"Decent little place for breakfast. Reasonably priced. Good service although they were shorthanded. Food was served hot and promptly. Eggs were done..."

Riff Seeks10s

"Nice old style restaurant and down home food. Great..."

M C

Applebee's

70/100 (2394 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time at this location. Arrived around 4PM. Sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and prompt. Wife and I ordered Fish and Chips. The beer..."

Butch Warner

"Food was very good. However the entree was bought out before the appetizer so by the time we ate the entree we didn't want the appetizers so we had..."

Shelly C

"I visit about 4 times a year always a friendly environment. Food comes out fast ,drinks not watered down and reasonably price for the area. “check..."

Travis Harcum

"Broiled chicken and shrimp with garlic mash potatoes is very good. Service was..."

Tim Miller

Mile Marker One Restaurant & Bar

70/100 (1681 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Gift Cards Available

Live Music

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We love this place! The staff does a great job, the food is great and the dock master can always find a spot to dock for dinner or overnight. We..."

Bill McCarthy III

"This place was a phenomenal a little higher in price but worth it if you're looking for good quality food staff was very pleasant I would recommend..."

Dawn Veazie

"Always a great time at Mile Marker One. Went last night for Drag Invasion and had a blast. A little confusion at the door, but the staff was..."

Mary Mahoney

"Great place for good drinks, apps and lots of tv's for a fun place to watch games. The wait staff worked their butts off but they definitely needed..."

Dee Decrevel

"Great food great music great view friendly staff..parking lot gets full but they drive you around with a golf..."

Rick Plummer

"Epic lobster roll fantastic views friendly staff and they have champagne. Can’t go..."

Heather Krevoy

"Great service !! Breathtaking view of docks, harbor and ocean right on the water with all the boats !! Saw the live bands for a great show..."

George Peri

"Very classy place. The service is great. There is a wide variety on the menu. Something for everyone. Love the steak tips, Haddock sandwich, and..."

Becky Howard

"What a treat! We boated to the marina and the staff were quick to get us tied off. We entered the restaurant and were warmly greeted. Our server,..."

Dan Costello

"My husband and I stopped in last minute while just coming into town and were greeted with such warmth and hospitality! The staff was so attentive and..."

Grace C

"Great food at a decent price. The food came out quickly and the server was very polite. Will come back..."

Angel Sanchez

"We had a lovely time here! This is a very pretty spot with a great atmosphere. I had a lobster roll which was excellent. Our server was Nina and she..."

Maya Kelly

"Cool atmosphere and the staff was so efficient and kind. We stayed at the hotel as well. Must stay if you are in the..."

Jodi Chase

"The view of the docks was spectacular. Green bean salad was divine and I could eat their damn bread all day. Crusted Haddock was otherworldly. I had..."

Nora E. Tague

"Great food, friendly staff & wonderful..."

Dick Crotts

"They have some vegan options. The cauliflower dish good. The broccoli appetizer was great. Nice selection of beer and..."

Joe Halleck

"A great place to dine. Great parking, beautiful views and comfy seating, especially if you get a booth. We were greeted at the front and shown to the..."

Frank Hathaway

"This restaurant has always been a summer favorite when we are visiting the area. Fun atmosphere and very friendly and competent service. The food is..."

Jeanne Westervelt

"Everything about this place was phenomenal! We sat under an umbrella outside. It was comfortable and decorated tastefully. The hostess was sweet and..."

Patsy Cruse

"Igloos by the marina, a seriously upgraded menu, and classic cocktails... this is Mile Marker One. Located in Gloucester at Cape Ann Marina, these..."

Vincent Errichetti (Taste of Massachusetts)

"At Mile Marker One in Gloucester, the clam chowder is an absolute standout. Creamy, rich, and brimming with flavor, each spoonful is a savory..."

Marnely Murray

"Beautiful outdoor sitting with a nice breeze by the boat docks. Food was fantastic and served with great, quick..."

J Schill

"Delicious creatively presented & prepared food at this waterfront restaurant. Seasonal appetizer was excellent! Great service as well. Our first..."

Helen F

"Gloucester is am amazing place near the sea coast. Lots of beach scenery and seafood restaurants. We ate at Mile Marker. There is inside and outside..."

Snow Love

Pilot House Bbq

"This place has great food. Nice people. Relaxing. Keno. Big bar. Big sit down seating area. Awesome juke box with old classic rock tunes. Great..."

charles Tringale

"In spite of its unassuming exterior this place delivers where it counts. The drinks are strong, like really strong, double pours at least. The food..."

Jeremy Rouse

"The owners, Tony and Winnie are such a nice couple. Their New England style Chinese food is the best in the..."

Daniel Ferraro

"Great food and quick service. Best Chinese food in..."

Bob Brooks

"Where else do you get orange chicken and cheeseburgers on the same..."

Axi Berman

"Love going there. The food and drinks are awesome. The service I'd good and the owners always come out and talk too the..."

Barbara Stone

"Really good Crab..."

Isaac

"Returning customer, good service and good food every..."

Sirena

"Local place with good food. Who cares about the decor? Always a good value, wait staff is professional and attentive. I've never been disappointed..."

Chris Jaeger

"Sat at thr Bar, and ordered take out. My Service was fast, and courteous. Reasonably price, and the food was delicious...."

Anthony corrao

"Delicious food, especially the steak tips and supreme chicken. Low-key atmosphere in the dining room; bar is quite lively and loud most times...."

Webster Giles Smith

"The Pilot House has been a staple of Gloucester for as long as I can remember growing up there in the 90's. It has gone through a strange management..."

Christopher Crawford

"The staff could not have been nicer as they dealt with a crowd that increased minute-by-minute as closing time approached. Also some of the best..."

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