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    Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant

    3.6 (102 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Chowder
    Heidi S.

    The food here is really good. We stopped in a few days ago for lunch. We started with some yummy Chowder. It was quite good and very creamy. We had Crab Cakes for lunch and enjoyed them too. I must mention the view here which is absolutely breathtaking and very relaxing. It was our first time at Brackett's but not our last if in the area again. Service was warm and friendly and prices are quite reasonable. We really enjoyed our time here. It is nice to dine at a place that offers stunning views but can also back that up with great food. Brackett's has both as well as New England charm and is easy to find. We enjoyed ourselves very much.

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    William G.

    Came to Brackett's for a late lunch without a reservation. This restaurant has such a beautiful view facing the ocean, that alone made this restaurant very special. They started us with some butter and got bread. I got the fried fish sandwich with Rye bread which I found to be quite delicious for a reasonable price. It also also came with fries. We also got the crab cakes with fries and peas which was recommended but found to be fairly average. The food is average but the view makes the experience special

    Pomegranate spritz
    Julie G.

    I was so looking forward to our dinner. Only reservation we could get was 5pm. A bit early but hadn't had lunch so was actually starving . I had seen online the special - Lobster pie and was really looking forward to this dish. Arrived a few minutes before our time but got seated. Amazing view of the water. Masks worn to the table. All wait staff masked. Ordered a Pomegranate Spritz yummy and not sweet (which I love - can't stand sweet cocktails). The Lobster pie - lobster cooked in a sherry, cream and butter sauce topped with crumbs and baked. Came with a choice of two sides, I choose fries and broccolini. Cost of this pie $35 and I'm sorry to say not worth the money. The sherry overpowered the lobster and the sauce was watery not creamy at all. Crumb topping did not work for me either. In my opinion mashed potatoes, a creamy sauce and less sherry. The potatoes would mop up sauce. The broccolini cooked well, al dente but too thick and stem hard and dense. Fish cakes were stodgy, not enough fish and to thick. Fresh scrod was well cooked, a nice dish. Overall food disappointing and too expensive. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the view was spectacular.

    Dining room with a view
    Dan R.

    I've read some of the mixed reviews on Brackett's, but I have to say we had a terrific experience here yesterday. No issues at all with the service or food. And yes, the scenery of the harbor from the back dining room is amazing. We didn't have a ton of time, as our bus for Gloucester whale watching was leaving in 45 minutes, but we did have plenty of time to have a nice lunch. We started with a complimentary basket of fresh baked rolls that were great, and it was a perfect accompaniment for my lunch. I ordered a bowl of Spicy Fisherman's stew and it was stellar! Chock full of fish and mussels, in a thick spicy and flavorful tomato based soup. For $8 it was a great value and a great dish. Our party also ordered an arugula and a spinach salad. We were very very happy with our dining experience here.

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    Amy S.

    5 stars for the view. 4 stars for the service. 3 stars for the food. 3 stars for invoking nostagia for the "family restaurant." Should you find yourself in Rockport with your parents or anyone over the age of 50, Brackett's is your go-to place for classic waterfront dining. The decor is kind of early 80s and so is the menu. Seafood dominates of course. I got the lobster casserole - a sizable portion of fresh lobster swimming in a dish of cream sherry sauce topped with butter breadcrumbs. The kind of thing my grandpa would have swooned over on our family vacations. With the entree, you get the old "choice of two sides plus a house salad." You can probably imagine, but in case you aren't familiar with this phrasing... You get choice of potato plus a boiled veggie of some sort. Pre-meal you are treated to a mini-pile of iceburg topped with two cherry tomatoes and a sliver of red onion. I'm not sure, but I think that "choice of two sides plus a house salad" is why my parents still hate vegetables to this day. I used to waitress at Brackett's-like restaurants in Maryland. They aren't bad. The seafood is consistently buttery, rich, and a little bland. The service is usually awesome. Old-school waitresses in tea-length skirts and teen busboys in ties. The view is great, especially if you hit it at sunset. There arent too many sit down dining options in Rockport. Brackett's provides that much needed "by the ocean" vacation feeling. Makes you feel like you're truly at the beach.

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    Reasonably priced excellent food with a wonderful view of the harbor. Service was wonderful

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    Great view, good service, and wonderful food including fried clams and a world-class lobster pie. Yum.

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    Great food, great view, what else do you need? Couldn't be closer to Rockport Music. I had the mussels with linguine and it was very good.

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    My wife and I stopped here for dinner last night not only was the food fantastic but the view was spectacular.

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    We went for Coffee. It was quite good but lacked decaf espresso to make alternative drinks. The pastry made up for it. Very good.

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