Inconsistent drinks. Can't get same twice. Good, expensive food. Large portions. Awful dessert. Great service. Overrated read more

Got kids in the car? You're going here. Want seafood but don't really know what want? You're going here. Simply don't want to think too much? You're going here. Always good. Solid in every category. Great deck. Solid bar. Live music from time to time. Only reason it's not five stars is parking lot. Once you try to back out on a Sunday you'll understand. read more

My sister ordered their paella and she was in love with it. Since we've returned from our trip she still talks about it. The wedge salad satisfied my want for something fresh- easily could have shared it. The lobsta roll was also pretty tasty. Simple. Couldn't complain. read more

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This Hass to be the best seafood place in Gloucester. The variety of fresh fish is just amazing. The staff is wonderful. And I guarantee you'll have food for tomorrow's lunch. A truly great restaurant. read more

Great location. Easy to get in and out of. If you get a window or patio seat it's a gorgeous view otherwise dark casual lively atmosphere. We were seated immediately at noon on a November Sunday so that was great. Food looked great but lacked as much flavor as it appeared to have. Cocktail menu l and beer selection looked very good.. 4 of us. 2 of us ordered tacos,1 fish sandwich and 1 sample plate. Generous portions. Food was not bad fresh cute presentations. But not great either. Bloody Mary was ok,something missing , more lemon? More horseradish idk but i have had much better.white sangria was overly juicy... By a lot. Sangria is wine with muddled fruit and some liquor this tasted like a ton of OJ and pineapple juice with a splash of wine annd liquor. Beer options were great. Service was ok, she definitely wanted us to clear out so she could seat another party and make more $$ faster. Felt a bit rushed for the $$ entrees are minimum $24 /pp and the drinks are $15 each so give us a minute read more

Solid on a Thursday night, out on the deck looking at the marsh. Call it a 4.3. A bottle of the white wine on special is $30, no brainer. Two pounds of steamers, still in the mesh bag. They're fresh and sweet, but could have used some TLC as they're quite sandy, even for steamers. We ask the efficient, friendly server for a second cup of broth, as our first gets a bit beachy. She's back in a flash. Main courses are no slouch. My 1.5 pound lobster is spot on, although the shell is unusually hard, or maybe it's the somewhat past its prime cracker that makes it a tough crack. Sides of asparagus and squash mash are not afterthoughts, they are perfectly cooked, if underseasoned. La Portena scored with a "bouillabaisse" - actually a cioppino (or cacciucco) as it's full of seafood, including a large chunk of lobster tail that more than justified the tariff. This bowl really needed toasts - even places like Tonno and Feather & Wedge give bread with this dish. Otherwise it's a killer, packed with treasures of the sea. and a savory broth. No room for dessert..... read more

Love their lobster rolls!! We drive down from Salem, NH. Grew up in Manchester, MA so know the area well. Father was from Gloucester. read more

Your typical outdated seafood shack restaurant with snarky, yet endearing servers and good eats. We scored a table by the window on a gorgeous day. The view of a salt marsh isn't quite like to ocean, but it's still lovely. We ordered overpriced lobsters (everyone is overcharging now due to demand) but we ended up getting way bigger ones, so we were ecstatic. Asparagus was over cooked. Fried clams were perfect read more

We had reservations for two people at 5 PM on Friday evening. We got to the front and the table was ready for us. Please note that some areas of the restaurant have extremely loud music from the deck above. We were kind of in the far corner, so it did not affect our experience. We both decided on having a lobster roll, and we both chose to add a cup of their haddock chowder, plus a side of fries The lobster roll was served in a typical, no England, grilled buttered Frankfurt roll, which was perfectly grilled and filled with delicious chunks of lobster meat. It was not the biggest most overstaffed rule with ever had but I will say that it more than me satisfied - when combined with the five star fries, and the star of the show, which was the chowder AAA+++. Service was very good considering the waitress had the whole section that we were in and she delivered delivered everything we are sure as promised read more

Flies! Six of us stopped here for lunch. We had lobster, calamari, haddock soup, Crab cakes, shrimp, and other items. The food was good, but the flies overtook us and our meals. Also, the drinks were not inexpensive. Two drinks and another with an extra shot cost $44. We think in the future we will pass. read more

He likes seafood, but I don't. We both had great meals though! The autumn rendition of a wedge salad was terrific with the butternut squash added. He raved about the mussels, and our guest had his first lobster and loved it! read more

Delicious lobster here! We also really liked that there was a toddler menu with several items to choose from.

This was an unexpected stop for Sunday Brunch, and surprisingly delicious! I wouldn't have expected such a large breakfast/brunch menu from a lobster restaurant. The list of specials was enticing with its variety of french roasts and flavored pancakes, but I wanted lobster. I got the lobster eggs Benedict. I ordered it with light hollandaise, and they came out just that way. Tons of lobster meat, extra sauce on the side, and red bliss home fries. My husband got a western omelette. It was huge, delicious, and came with the home fries and choice of toast. Our little one got a kids meal, for under $5 it was a generous size slab of french toast with a side (4 pieces) of bacon. Delicious!!! read more

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Nice view but the food was so bland it was almost inedible. Both the lobster dishes were extremely overcooked and also flavorless. I've eaten better microwave tv dinners. The cob salad was wilted and browning on the ends. The blackened haddock tacos were ok. Go for the beer and the view off the deck but avoid the food at all cost. Service was also slow. read more

There are so many nice things to say about Lobsta Land, I'm not quite sure where to start! This restaurant is pretty much always jam-packed, which is understandable. Whether you're stopping by for Sunday brunch, a late-evening snack, or something in between, it's best to make a reservation (but if you forgot to call ahead, it's worth the wait)! Rotating taps, seasonal produce and fresh fish, and a perfectly assembled dish are all made that much better by the employees who seem genuinely happy to be part of this Gloucester family business. Even on the busiest Friday night they still manage to keep it together and (mostly) smile even when I can't decide between the cioppino or the mussels (spoiler alert: it's *always* the cioppino). tl;dr: best restaurant in town, bar none. read more

Lobsta Land - Perfect sunset - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Amazing! That is all...staff, food, live music, two full bars...love it! OMG, 17 more characters to post...I LOVE it! GO here!!

So lucky that we just wandered in to Lobsta Land ! Best m mm real on trip. Great service amazing food

When you come to the north shore, regardless of if you're a local or a tourist, you come to the area to engage in ocean-related activities, and of course, would want to end your day with a nice fresh lobster. Don't end it here! There are other reviews here speaking to the manager running around the restaurant with his shirt unbuttoned....i can attest to that. It's unbecoming, lewd, and incredibly unsanitary. I asked the hosts if that was an employee or a guest...they snapped back, "it's an employee, WHY?!" Do you REALLY have to ask?! I get that one would perhaps want a just-got-off-a-boat relaxed atmosphere, but after working in restaurants more than half my life, this is unacceptable on so many levels. Ok, fine, so after being up and out since 6AM, and after spending well over $100 on Ubers ALONE, we just read the reviews for this place and thought "hmm, sounds like a quality place, definitely a tourist attraction..." (I wish it was an an ATTRACTION, NOT a tourist TRAP!) After waiting OVER AN HOUR for what we THOUGHT was going to be worth it, was ANYTHING BUT.. We were exhausted, dehydrated, and STARVING... We had just gotten off a 5-hour boat cruise...tickets for the cruise were $50.... A1.5lbs lobster was TWENTY DOLLARS MORE THAN THAT! Seriously?! This is almost inhumane! And it's not like ownership has to pay premiums for oceanfront real estate...it's right off a highway! We looked for the cheaper items on the menu (about $30 even for the cheapest things, including appetizers).. Calamari---fresh, not salty at all (which was a good thing)...but also ALL RINGS, NO TENTACLES!!! WHAT?! Fish and chips: evidently it was good, but I couldn't taste anything after pickling my tongue with the salt on the salmon risotto...the rice was the best part! I couldn't even EAT the salmon! Luckily, our (DEFINITELY EXTREMELY OVERWORKED) server was nice enough to take it off the bill...but we felt terrible, and definitely tipped her MORE than if the lox (which is what it was) stayed on the bill...it's not her fault, and she was sincere with her apology. We missed the last train back to Boston, and had to spend another almost-$100 on an Uber allll the way back to Boston, where we would have been better with a McDonalds lobster roll. Up at 6am, spent an entire paycheck on Ubers And would have spent another entire paycheck on a dinner for 2 at a roadside lobster TRAP. I couldn't apologize ENOUGH to my girlfriend for wasting her/our time, when the needle on her energy gas tank was FAR to the left of "empty," where I really pushed for this restaurant and will NEVER return. TLDR: fail. read more

I dream about their lobster roll! Large amount of lobster, so tasty, my all-time favorite - and I've tried many. Casual eatery, view of the marsh from the tables in back, great place for a group. Everything is so fresh and tasty, have tried so many dishes over the years - the spicy little necks in a Thai Chile lobster broth are to die for - we share this as an appetizer for 2-3 peeps, and ask for extra bread to sop up the delicious broth it comes in. We've taken various groups of friends and family here, and everyone always leaves happy. Service is always friendly and attentive, just an overall great place for fresh seafood during spring/summer in Gloucester (coz they close during the winter). read more

PRICEY, but worth it. Got hit with the bill after taking my gf and her parents out. My wallet screamed audibly and it felt slightly like getting my wind knocked out of me when I saw the bill. Drinks were incredible, service was good, food came out in a timely manner. Best meal I had last summer, no contest. read more

Nothing like food poisoning from expired cole slaw to ruin your day. I'm a local and won't go back

There are reasons that the parking lot is always overflowing. Fast efficient friendly service, well prepared nicely presented food at a fair price, and a great view with a fun ambiance. Make a reservation... it's always busy. read more

Our favorite place in Gloucester. Yes it's hard to get in but there's many reasons why. Friendly staff is like a big family and know many of the customers; the setting, overlooking the beautiful marsh is gorgeous; and everything we have tried from streamers, to coconut shrimp, creative salads, Portuguese haddock, Sole Meunier, fried clams etc is absolutely delicious. Outdoor area has great music many nights. This is a fabulous place! read more

Love the atmosphere , great seafood, best lobster chowder I ever had. Great burger, fish , can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Outdoor patio beach bar is fun and tropical. This restaurant gets it! read more

Went yesterday. Wanted to try a couple places in the area wish iI'd gone back today. Their swordfish special was fantastic.

We live about a mile away so they're a top choice for special occasions. Reservations are a must in tourist season and on weekends. Service is great as is the food. The new deck allows outdoor dining with a great view of the marsh. Dining indoors, however, can be a bit crowded and noisy. Alas, many of the great murals by local artist Jeff Weaver have been lost to renovations. To me, this was like burning books illustrated by NC Wyeth. Over the years my wife and I have enjoyed many dishes there. She's a great fan of the Caesar Salad and their homemade dressing. I liked their original tuna stack (grrr they changed the recipe!) and have switched to other dishes (salmon, swordfish, fish and chips) in its absence. They have a rotating beer list, which is a mix of local and national microbrews, and a full bar. read more

It's a large space. We were led to a table, but there was a table open right next to a window that we preferred. We asked to be reseated and the staff seemed annoyed by the request, which felt uncomfortable for us. The lobster roll was delicious. Large chunks, no fillers, and no heavy coating. I liked the calming view. I also received the biggest news of my life when I finished my meal (passed the bar exam), and the staff was understanding when my father forgot to wear his mask out of excitement about the news. They also did not rush us out when we paid the bill - they gave me time to cry it out and finish my congratulatory conversations on the phone. I would recommend Lobsta Land, and I would like to visit again. read more

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I'm giving 5 stars specifically for their seafood risotto and fried clam dinner. Our fried clam season commences, and I'm so happy the folks at Lobsta Land didn't disappoint. At all. My gosh, the clams were so sweet and fresh and tender--what stood out to me was how sweet and plump and juicy the meat was, just perfectly fried! For $28, they pile the clams high :D For clam lovers like us, what happiness it is to pop those first couple of clams in your mouth and have your taste buds immediately shoot the flaring signal to your brain, This is a good batch, Mate! Happiness is a heaping pile of perfectly fried clams, like the sort you can find at Lobsta Land ... just a 9 minute drive from beautiful Wingaersheek Beach where you and your mate had been observing seagulls eating clams. Oh boy, the seafood risotto input of this review is going to pale in comparison to my ode to fried clams but I assure you it is quite, quite, quite good with ample lobster et al. Nice touch with the minced olive/garlic dip for the bread! read more

Lobsta Land - sweet and plump mound of clams! - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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We have been here many times and every single thing we have tried has been good. Food is consistently good. We love this place.

Went to this restaurant, a tourist from California, eager for good food, but very disappointed. Although the truffle French fries and the lobster were very good, the rest of the meal was a bust. The fried calamari was too chewy, clam chowder was too thin and the salmon and haddock meals were mediocre. Fish and chips was so-so, not moist and crisp. What a shame. Oh well, didn't complain, but didn't eat it all. read more

Wonderful lunch experience! The lobster roll and seafood stew was excellent and the server was so nice!

This place is FANTASTIC! We were in town from California this past week and were recommended this by a local. We asked to make a reservation as our group was 11 people and they were able to squeeze us in on the patio (which was great!). We ended up coming in a couple days later for a quick drink with just a couple of us and loved it just as much. Service was great (from the host to the server to the bartenders!), Staff was SO Friendly and accommodating. They had live music at one point on Saturday, great ambiance and delicious food. Great for seafood lovers and non-seafood lovers! if we ever end up back in the area, we will definitely visit here again. :) read more

Amazing food here. They have fantastic 2-lbs lobster and paella, and their Portuguese style haddock was great too. I highly recommend all three dishes and I guarantee it is worth their price. One caveat is that you should carefully choose when and where to eat. I recommend sitting OUSTIDE because inside doesn't have much noise blockers and it can be extremely loud. I came here with my parents around 7 and our ears started to hurt so much that they wanted to leave as soon as possible. Across our table, we had a party of 8 who were having a really good time with drinks and laughter. I cannot blame them for enjoying their time but I wished I was deaf. Outside had wonderful atmosphere and nice heater to keep people warm. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Fresh great quality food. Good portion sizes. Good value for the cost. The desserts are also amazing. Strawberry Shortcake is a massive dish. Beyond enough for one person. First time here and cant say enough positive about the experience. Amazing food, fantastic selection, great quality, superb staff, and great atmosphere overall. Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for a wonderful restaurant in the area. 10/10 would highly recommend read more

This place gets a five from me. This is such a nice place to eat. I would really REALLY recommend it. So first off the place is a visual delight . I love the front of Lobsta Land. All those mermaids! It is the perfect New England seafood eatery. Oh..they also have a nice large parking lot! Many places in this area offer street parking only so it was nice to pull into a place with a large spacious lot to park your vehicle. Then there is the inside . Rustic charm dominates and the atmosphere is warm and family friendly. It was quite crowded when we went but we only had a wait of 2 minutes! Now let us talk food. They have a pretty large menu. I was in the mood for clams(Whole Belly) so that is what I had. Their Whole Belly Clams..OH MY!! They are sooo good. Without a doubt the best clams I had in Rockport area. And a really nice portion size. You can get em on a roll and they will grill the roll for you. I was in Whole belly Clam heaven. I really was. Service was great as well. I think this was my favorite place in Rockport this time around. It is almost exactly what one would think of when picturing a quaint New England seafood establishment. So if you want great food in a great environment this is the place to be. It's yummy, family friendly, with warn and great service and lovely views. This is a five star place that is just fun and enjoyable! read more

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People are super nice!! Ambiance is super nice. We had prompt service and everything was amazing. Lobster quesadillas. Ahi Shashimi tuna tower. Salmon & risotto. Paella. Fried scallops. Strawberry shortcake for dessert (with a homemade biscuit and real whip cream)! (Why not). Expensive but worth it. A great nice out with friends. Huge patio. read more

Lobsta Land - Yummy Paella. - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

first time there and ordered steamers at the bar. couldn't even eat them. filled of rocks. the worst I had in my life. and they did nothing about it and the bartenders are not nice read more

Great service and superb food. Get there when they open if you don't have a reservation. Pricey but definitely worth it.

food was good, had the lobster blta which was a nice change of pace from the traditional lobster roll that i've had several times while in new england. sat by the window with a nice view staff was good. overall i'd come back read more

Lobsta Land - lobster blta with pasta salad - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

BREAKFAST REVIEW: It was my third time at Lobsta Land and my first time for breakfast. I had high hopes the food would be as good as the lunches I've had, however, I was disappointed. If you decide to come here on a Sat/Sun or holiday (like we did) make sure you make a call-ahead reservation. We only had to wait 10 minutes, but I wish we had reserved a table facing the wetlands behind the restaurant instead of the parking lot. We got two coffees, which the coffee was good but they only gave us non-refrigerated individual creamers like you get in hotels for creamer, which was super disappointing for a cafe that is specially serving breakfast. I expect fresh cream, as I'm sure most people do. For food, I ordered a $6 breakfast special consisting of 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of applewood smoked bacon, and a piece of toast. I substituted the toast for potatoes because they didn't have GF bread. The bacon was too sweet for my taste and the potatoes were just that, cooked potatoes with seasoning. I really like home fries (crispy and hot) and these were definitely not those. The eggs were decent. My friend got a spinach, tomato, bacon, cheese omelette and a pumpkin pancake. She did not enjoy her omelette at all, as each ingredient inside was almost sectioned off and not mixed together before put into the omelette. She literally took a bite of her omelette and got a mouthful of full-leaf spinach. The least they could do was cut up the spinach, am I right? My friend did say that the pumpkin pancake was absolutely delicious! The service was lack-luster and we had to ask for waters with our coffee which to me should just be given every time. We were also given our check and were surprised the server didn't mention the additional $6 for the single pumpkin pancake my friend got--which she rang up as a "kids pancake breakfast." I would recommend Lobsta Land but definitely not all of the breakfast items. read more

Lobsta Land - (Front) Fried Haddock Lunch Special - $13! (Back) Fried Scallops, Clams, and Haddock Lunch Special! - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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