i was looking for a brunch place open in gloucester on a sunday at 1pm, and george's restaurant &…read morebar seemed to be the only place open (in winter season). i am so glad i found this place! it's on a corner after the main rotary, street parking available. lilly & other staff all provided excellent service and a warm welcome. i tried their florentine benedict with a single jumbo blueberry pancake. their florentine benedict is so scrumptious, loaded with spinach & tomato and perfectly poached eggs. the blueberry pancakes are huge and completely stuffed with blueberries. i was so pleased when i asked if they had real maple syrup, and the gentleman who served me went and got it right away. and they don't overcharge for it like most places! they also have plenty of drink options available which all sounded delicious. florentine benedict 9.5/10 blueberry pancakes 10/10 overall, the meal was absolutely delicious, clearly a hometown staple for locals, and for good reason. not only that, they're reasonably priced and i will definitely return when in the area for breakfast or brunch. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 drinks: n/a services 5/5 george's restaurant & bar: 5/5

We had about a 30 minute wait on a Sunday morning. Not too bad for four adults and a baby. The…read morestaff at George's is absolutely the best. They were very proactive on how we wanted to be seated with a seven month old. I enjoyed two of their bloody Mary's! One was actually the jalapeño bloody Maria with tequila. And the other was the Tabasco spicy bloody Mary. Oh yeah, the food was awesome! I had the crab cake Benedict. My wife had a huge omelette. My son had the breakfast burrito. Everything was great! Also, it's walking distance from where we were staying. A great plus for Gloucester. Don't miss this place for breakfast or lunch when you come to Gloucester!

This is a very down home diner style breakfast spot. You are not to come here if you are expecting…read morefancy dishes & lavish tastes. The staff were all fantastic and friendly and our server was just the sweetest lady. She and I are in agreement that the hollandaise sauce is one of the best (and I freakin' LOVE hollandaise sauce, so this is coming with full judgement.) The space is quite small so I imagine it could feel a bit cramped when filled at max capacity. I suggest getting there before 10am to have more of the space to yourself. 10/10 would recommend. Might go back to drink hollandaise sauce.

Cute, small cafe, really delicious breakfast! Was hoping for fish cakes but they ran out by 11:30,…read morestill had fresh homemade muffins and had spinach/tomato eggs Benedict. Really delicious!

What a fun experience it was to enjoy igloo dining at this venue. We had been to this restaurant in…read more2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic and ate in one of the igloos. I'm happy to report that the igloos available now are so much nicer, big, bright and clear and you can enjoy all of the beautiful water views. There is however a fee of $15pp for this experience. We dined with some friends and everybody enjoyed their cocktails and food. I started with the bang bang shrimp appetizer. What a bargain for $18! There were maybe 8-10 very large shrimp, and they were perfectly cooked. The fried haddock/chips was great, fish was crispy and delicious, but unfortunately the fries were not good and did not match the caliber of the food served. Limp, and probably were hanging around under a heat lamp :-( Overall, service was OK. Food arrived fairly staggered and one entree was very late. The runner confessed and said he dropped the plate and it had to be remade. It would have been nice if the server informed us. Despite the minor service hiccups (very young and likely inexperienced staff), the atmosphere and food are worth it. Give them a try!

I ordered and loved their grilled peach salad, it was so delicious and the perfect size. The drinks…read morewe got came out quick and the view just can't be beat! Most of the servers and runners appeared to be high school or early college aged which meant service could be a little hit or miss at times (it was also very busy) but they were all very friendly. Boat parking is an added bonus!

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!

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! Service was attentive and friendly…read more Food was great. Highlight was the lobster roll - solid portion of lobster meat. Folks at our table got it both hot and cold - both ways were done incredibly well! Cocktails were all great.

Perfect little diner with delicious fare (especially at breakfast), delightful service, reasonable…read morepricing, and comfortable environment. Go. You'll love its welcomed simplicity and, I promise, want to return.

I didn't order any major, just a bacon and egg sandwich on an English muffin with cheddar (cuz…read moreAmerican is fake, haha!). Service was swift and pleasant, prices were reasonable.

Charlie's Place Gloucester Mass…read moreWe decided to visit Gloucester in February 2026 as a way to help our relative get her new home ready for move-in. We took a Saturday off to do a little touring. After spending the morning touring Cape Ann, enjoying all the beauty there was to behold, we decided to go to Charlie's Place for lunch. It has the feel of a hometown diner without any appearance of a greasy spoon. The interior is very well maintained, extremely clean and pleasantly decorated. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. My sister-in-law had the pepper burger, which was smothered in red and green peppers and she ate every bite. She also enjoyed a cup of the fish stew. She has returned to Charlie's many times to have it again and again, it is that good! Large chunks of haddock crowd the serving while swimming in a buttery, thin, creamy broth. My husband and I made a meal of splitting three items: a bowl of the clam chowder, which has the authentic New England taste we were looking for, a simple turkey sandwich on rye and a side salad which was huge. We felt completely at ease in this restaurant which is obviously a local favorite and left feeling stuffed. The prices are very affordable. We truly enjoyed every bite in our first, but definitely not the last, time visiting Charlie's.

Sadly - gone a bit downhill! Our family's favorite local restaurant since the 1980s has changed two…read morethings recently that have ruined the experience of a great lobster roll or fish dinner. No. 1 - they no longer serve Coco-Cola products - OUCH! Apparently there was an issue with the Coke servicing one time and they pulled the plug on Coke - completely ignoring their customers. Very sad to see this selfishness! No. 2 - management changes their French fries - long a staples of greatness here. Again - leasing with success and ignoring customers! Lastly, the outstanding lobster roll has been inconsistent lately. I write this review with the hope that management is listening and will revert to what made Charlie's so great for so long. Until then, we will be looking for other local joints. - Mr. Shell Shocked.

They were rude . It was Sunday and they quit setting at 11:15 we were there about two minutes after…read moreand were told we should find somewhere else.

Once again, I returned to Rockport. And every morning was started at Hula Moon…read more Some folks may look at it as just another greasy spoon diner. I do not. The service is quick and friendly. Breakfast is made exactly as ordered. But what is special is hearing the locals that stop in first thing in the morning. Such a wonderful atmosphere. Try the Belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. Yum.

Outside downtown Gloucester is a spot called Lobsta Land, a restaurant I finally visited after…read morepassing by it many times on my visits to the town. It's a nice and lively place with a beautiful marsh view at the deck area, a very pleasant area to sit in during summer. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait for a bit if you want a table. The service was good and the food came out pretty quickly. I got a bountiful fish n' chips, enough for two people to split which was a nice surprise. The clam chowder and calamari were top notch as well, and everything tasted very fresh which isn't a surprise given the location. Nice big chunks of clams in there which I appreciate. The portions overall were great. I caught a glimpse of other dishes and they looked quite elaborate! If you're into tuna, there's a layered tuna lasagna looking thing that a lot of people seemed to get. The seared salmon also seemed great. Next time I might try lobster!

Great tap at the outside patio bar, friendly service and very good food. The paella was…read moreoutstanding with a spicy saffron rissotto holding it down for shrimp, lobster, mussels, scallops, clams, chorizo in a tomato base. Smoky, briny, spicy, taste of the ocean throughout. A crispy Sonoma chardonnay on this perfect summer day helped it along. Service was perfectly snarky and loveable barback attentiveness, smiles and good Gloucester vibes all around. Live acoustic tunes done adequately enough added some chill.