Before heading back home to MD, my husband and I decided to take his mom, his aunt, 2 brothers and…read moretheir families out for dinner tonight at The Lobster of Gloucester. Highly recommended local spot. We had reservations since we are a big group. We waited for about 5 minutes at the bar since they were cleaning our table. Our server was very friendly. My son and I decided to share the 6 lb lobster with a side of asparagus. I was doing a happy dance when it arrived. So fresh and tasty. The rest of our party ordered French onion soup, clam chowder, lobster Mac n cheese, steak tips with truffle fries, lobsters (1.5 and 2 lbs), baked haddock, pan seared halibut, smash burger and fried clams. Everyone was satisfied and enjoyed their food. Generous serving size that everyone had leftovers. Highly recommend the place if you are ever in Gloucester. Till next time.

Food was outstanding, my husband has the tuna sandwich and I had the lobster grilled cheese. It was…read moreyummy. The Manager was super friendly, my husband was asking where some of the boats are that are featured on Wicked tuna and she was happy to give him directions to see some of the boats even called one of the boat captains to see if his boat was at the dock. We are headed there now!

This is a popular place so definitely reserve ahead as there may be a wait without reservations. It…read morewas just me so I got lucky to get a seat at the bar. The bartender was very on point with service and kept refilling my gingerale every time he noticed I was low. He let me know if there were when my food was coming up soon and attentive by asking if everything was good or needed anything. It was my first time in Gloucester and met some great people at the bar. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. I had the lump crab cakes to start and a fisherman's platter. They give big portions. If you get a margarita it's usually served in a large glass it was the talk of the bar. The other couples got the bang bang shrimp and they said it was good. I saw another couple with the apple crisp and the other with the key lime pie let me tell you it looks like a cake. Our mouths dropped like whoa I want that lol. Maybe on my next trip back I would indulge seriously lol. They had a combination of high tops and bench seating. It was a great atmosphere.

Top notch service at the bar and at the tables. Incredibly fresh and beautiful food from apps to…read moreentrees. Cocktails are exceptional (pear martini was delish). We keep going back and it never disappoints.

Amazing location on the water, def smells like a fishing pier as to be expected and adds to the…read moreauthenticity of a fishing town. Enjoyed the beautiful day, plenty of outdoor seating and seeing all the young baseball players and their families enjoying a meal! Drinks are inside at the bar, bathrooms could be cleaner haha. The food ran about $80 after lobster roll basket, clam chowder cup and two bottled drinks. Good amount of lobster, and picturesque for the amount on the plate. There was however no seasoning or flavor but some folks probably like the plain lobster itself. There wasn't much hot butter on our order, least none that we could really detect. Cooked well but super bland. The clam chowder was extremely watery and bland. Need like 3 packets of pepper and a packet of salt.. Everything else about the space, the view, the seating was great on a beautiful New England day! Staff taking your order at window was nice, pickup your food via buzzer at the further window!

Shared a fried clam plate (with fries) and a side of coleslaw. Not cheap but a good amount…read more Clams were whole as I like them but a little over fried so too dry. Cole slaw was good. Also seen on menu: lobster roll for $45. Not even kidding. But, a whole lobster for $25 and 2 for $35! Now that's a good deal. And they were good sized! Now that don't make sense. If I hadn't had pounds of lobster the previous week I'd have gotten that but I didn't have clams yet so that's what I picked. There was a live band blasting but luckily we managed to find a place inside on the veranda so it didn't bother us.

I visited a few weeks ago to pick up the All American combo (around $185ish?). It had 10 chicken…read morelobsters, 5lbs of steamers, a dozen stuffies. I also bought 30lbs of Jonah crabs as they were $1 per pound. Needless to say, we had plenty of seafood to share amongst the family that weekend. The seafood was fresh and priced well. The steamers didn't have any sand, and were sizeable for what they were. The jonah crabs were an excellent value and the meat was a combo of sweetness and saltiness. The lobsters were firm shell I believe and tasted great. I have yet to get to the frozen stuffies...but I'm looking forward to it...just wish they were a little closer to me lol

Excellent lobsters, sent cross country overnight. Fair pricing, pleasant service, and attention to…read moredetail. Angela Encinitas, CA

One of our favorite places to visit whenever we're in the area. The parking lot is fairly small…read moresince most of the parking spots have signs saying that they're reserved for the ice cream shop. The tables are closely packed together and the restaurant can get crowded at times. The staff are friendly and were able to give us good recommendations. The fried clams were crispy on the outside and very tender on the inside. The smelt were on the larger size so the larger bones were harder to chew on. The pastas came in some of the largest portions that I've ever seen from a restaurant. There were very generous portions of seafood in both of the pasta dishes that we order and I would definitely recommend the seafood marinara and the lobster mac&cheese to anyone who goes. The dishes are great for sharing and I will happily go back the next time I am out there

Another great visit! Whenever we are in the Boston area, we make a visit to The Causeway. Great…read morefood (very fresh seafood) and service. We ordered cups of clam chowder. Their cups a huge! Clam chowder is a bit bland but everything about it is so fresh especially the clams, very tender! We split the clam belly plate (with Fries and coleslaw) and glad we did! I remembered how large the plates were last visit! The clam bellies were ver tender, lightly breaded, and not a hint of grease. Definitely the BEST fried clams around! They also have fried oysters and scallops that looks tempting! At the table next to us, steamers that looked amazing. I don't think the menu has changed since we have been coming which is fine with us! Giorgio was our server, excellent and helpful! Even with how busy it was, he did circle back to check on us. He didn't need to refill dri KS, they serve them in ginormous cups! Come hungry!

One of the best lobster spots in Massachusetts. Super fresh and very affordable!…read more Ambiance: Outdoor seating with seven picnic-style tables and a small standing area. I even saw someone unloading crates of fresh lobsters, which was fun to watch. The only downside is the walkway to the seating is VERY narrow. Service was quick and efficient. Clam Chowder: Thick, creamy base with lots of flavor. There were plenty of potatoes but not a ton of clams. Still, the creaminess paired really well with the lobster. Lobster: Exceptionally fresh with a slight natural sweetness. Dipping it in melted butter made it even better. I also appreciated that they pre-cracked it, which made it so much easier to eat. Lobster Roll: Loved the buttery bread it was served on. The mayo was light but flavorful, and the sides included coleslaw and potato chips.

Great spot for fresh seafood in Bearskin Neck!…read more You order at the front window and then make your way down a little alley out onto their back deck with picnic tables. There is also a bathroom connected to the deck which is a bit hidden (if you can't find it, ask the staff who were super friendly!). Once seated at a table, the staff will bring your order to you. Oysters were well sized - where they came from wasn't listed on the menu/signage, which I would've like to see. The stuffed clams were solid but felt like there could be a bit more clams in them personally.

We arrived on a Thursday evening and and were asked if we had a reservation, which we didn't. It…read morehonestly didn't seem like the type of place that you would need a reservation at. Then she said they were full so we asked if we could sit at the bar and she said yes it was open seating. We got there right in time because within 5 minutes of us sitting at the bar, all of the bar seats were taken. This place filled up fast. The male bartender you could tell didn't like us from the start. He was short with us and then he would just ignore us sometimes. There was a female bartender who you could tell was fed up with him and was having to pick up the slack. She asked if he took our drink order yet, which he hadn't and she let out a sigh and then took our order and made our drinks. We ended up getting some calamari and sharing the Captain Jack's baked seafood platter. I expected the plate to be a bit larger but everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Not sure we will be back since we don't live there but maybe next time we will get a reservation and sit at a table.

Food came out piled on the dishes! The pastas and the…read morehamburgers were cooked perfectly and juicy! French fries crisp and seasoned! All the other dishes made everyone happy this Saturday morning! Place clean and easy to park right off the roundabout! Great location and a nice time spent !

We decided on a whim to check out this joint. As we had a tour the night before about it being…read morehaunted and waitresses seeing a ghost We liked the vibe it has inside. It wasn't too crowded. We did not order any special cocktails. They didn't have a huge list to begin with. Only a few beers on draft. The have the 2nd level ropes off ( where the ghost was seen) we saw no one going up there. ( not even staff). We sat at a booth high top style table. It was cool how they had seating at the bar and it's right by the kitchen. Our service was good. Very prompt and polite. Our friends ordered the calamari app and bread. Which the bread does run $4 but so worth it! So fluffy and freshly made. We all ate something seafood related. I definitely thought bigger than my belly. I had the fried fish sandwich with cheddar cheese on brioche bread. Comes with 2 sides: picked the garlic & buttered spinach and a baked potato. The sandwich did have a side of what tasted like their own house made tartar sauce. One of our guests split a cobb salad and another one ordered fish n chips that they all enjoyed.

We had lobster rolls to go. Great option to grab and take to the beach. Can order online ahead of…read moretime! We got the lobster rolls with butter, and my partner got fries, which were also tasty. He commented that he would have wanted it more stuffed with lobster meat, but to me it was a good ratio of meat to butter toasted roll. The lobster meat was slightly sweet, and I could tell it was very fresh.

Lobstaland is our official 1st night dinner spot on our annual girls' fall trips! We absolutely…read moreloved it! The lobster roll and seafood risotto are to die for!!!! The clam chowder is spectacular! We loved the food, the drinks and the service !! It is our go to spot!

My husband and I had a delightful and delicious dinner at Lobsta Land last week. The service was…read moreexcellent, the meal was plentiful, and the restaurant itself was busy with family and friends gathering. I wish there was some sort of reservation system, though.

If you find your way to the amazing fishing town of Gloucester, you need to go ahead and get…read moreyourself a meal at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar. This place is an absolutely elevated location in the Beauport Hotel right there overlooking the harbour. You have unbelievable views, food, and service. From local catch cooked just right or served the way it's supposed to, fresh or raw, this place has it all. It has delicious drinks. An amazing presence and atmosphere between the raw bar, the main bar, dining room, outside seating, and private room. I've done lunch or dinner at each dining spot and it's never disappointed. Do not miss this spot if you are in town. This place is fantastic. Make sure to try and catch Andrea and Arwen at the bar. They are fantastic and provide amazing service! Ocho Tequila on Ice - Perfect/10 Raw Oysters from Canada - 9.3/10 Raw Oysters from Massachusetts - 8.3/10 Conserva with Tuna Filets - 8.8/10 Quahogs - 8.7/10 Brussels Sprouts - 8.1/10 Only thing not good about this place is that they aren't closer to me in Florida!

The service and the view were excellent. The food was also very good. Our issue is the recent…read morechanges to the menu. We visit several times per year and always enjoy having a few drinks, taking in the view and sharing small plates from an extensive selection. This week's first visit since January found a new chef and a significantly shrunken shareable menu. Stuffed clams, gone. Crab dip, gone. Meatballs, gone. Fish croquettes, gone. The food we had was still very good, but we absolutely missed the variety of options. Will we be back? Yes, still a beautiful restaurant with great views, but we definitely left a little disappointed.