I'd been meaning to try this place for how long? And FINALLY got the opportunity Friday evening!…read more A group of 5 of us decided on DRIFT after earlier visiting The Cape Ann Museum. I believe we entered close to 8pm. There were people there, but it wasn't too crowded. I got there 1st and was greeted by the friendly host - who may also be an owner? I'm not sure, but I asked if they had room for us . No problem. He gave me a table by the windows.. very nice. I felt right away very cool vibes. The bar area is gorgeous and they offer some very interesting creations... But we all decided on wine. The food menu looked interesting also. But limited... Maybe that's best because everything we ordered was outstanding. I believe 3 of my table mates had chowder as an app . All 3 said they enjoyed there's very much. I ordered a flatbread - being vegetarian " fig without the pig ". Mine was absolutely perfect. 1 person I remember orders the chicken pie and she said it was delicious. Our server was prompt and attentive. At one point he brought over 2 carafes of water with glasses which was great. It wasn't long before their live entertainment began .. an awesome band! Too tired we stayed just for 1 song. When leaving we noticed a line outside waiting to get in. I'm sure they were thrilled seeing 5 people leave early. We all liked it there so much we will definitely be returning soon!

I had been here before and enjoyed the meal. They changed their menu, though. There was nothing…read moresafe for celiac (no gluten allowed) folks or vegetarians- so we had to leave. While we were putting our coats on, another group came in and asked if they had gluten free items on the menu- nope. So all of us left. It's a short sighted chef who loses 6 meals because of 2 people with celiac & 1 vegetarian.

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.

This is one of our favorite places to grab a drink before dinner. Their cocktails are excellent…read more The ambience is chill but nice and the service was good too. The location here is in the heart of Gloucester too which is really fun. We love this town and the food is great but for the best cocktail, look no further than the Franklin!

This place is fantastic. The food is so profoundly good ---and not over the top expensive. Clayton,…read morethe bartender, is top-notch. The rest of the staff is as well terrific. The eggplant mayonnaise appetizer is a big favor across the board for many. Cozy & easy access right on Main Street..

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.

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!

Minglewood was such a pleasant surprise! We had a person with celiac and a person who is vegetarian…read morein our group- and we all ate well. So many gf items! We loved the Boursin cheese appetizer- the tacos and risotto were delicious! The staff are knowledgeable about the food and courteous as well. We saw all ages, 2-100 & all kinds of food choices. Warning: it gets louder at night, especially on Friday nights, so if you like it more quiet, go early.

Ambiance 7/10 Food 7/10…read moreStaff 10/10 I got married in Gloucester a couple months ago, and we hosted our welcome party at Minglewood Harborside. As far as events, I would give HIGHLY recommend hosting here. The cost for the area was unbeatable, and the food and service was excellent. Let me break it down. We visited beforehand to try the food to make sure it was good to serve to our guests. We tried the bang bang shrimp, chicken tenders and calamari which were some of our potential options. The bang bang shrimp and the chicken tenders were absolutely delicious, but the calamari had absolutely no flavor. We were glad we tried it beforehand so we could make an informed menu decision. We reached out to begin booking about a year or so in advance. I will say, there were times throughout the planning process where my communications and emails went unanswered and I would have to send follow-ups to nudge for a reply. Other than that, our party went fantastically. We had about 120 people which was definitely maximum capacity. Its not the most visually pleasing room or lighting, but it did the job for what we needed. It got very hot in the room but we were able to open the windows which helped. The food was excellent and we could easily order more throughout the night if we needed it. We had cocktail shrimp as one of our items and the shrimp were enormous. We also had salads, charcuterie, bang bang shrimp, sliders, tenders, and more. The drinks were great and the bartenders and staff were so nice. Our party ended at 9 and most people left but we stayed until 10 with some of our friends to drink and dance and they didn't seem to mind at all. Overall it was a wonderful experience and the perfect start to our wedding weekend.

We got the Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich and a pub burger. Both were delicious! The burger was cooked…read moreas ordered. All of the staff were very friendly. They're also open until 12am, which is great for those getting into the area late. The place is on the smaller side, but everything is spaced out well so you don't feel like you're in the way. Hubby also really enjoyed the Ipswich Hazy IPA on tap. 10/10 would recommend.

Great atmosphere and delicious food! It's as if a I walked into a small town business where…read moreeveryone knew each other. The bartender knew all the local customers coming in, there was a woman in the back hand shaping burger patties. At one point, one of the waitress brought in 3 big bags of tortillas. You can tell this establishment is a small, local business. The food was SO GOOD too. Honestly some of the best nachos I have ever had. They hand fry their own tortillas which meant the chips didn't get soggy. The clam chowder and mac n cheese tasted gourmet. And my partner said it was one of the best burgers he's ever had. Definitely a must go to spot if you are ever in Gloucester.

We had such an amazing experience here. Everything was so delicious! Every one was so kind and they…read morewere very accommodating to my vegan husband. We also loved the ambiance and the view of the ocean

"Same restaurant, different owners."…read more Visiting Rockport is always a beautiful and memorable time. From shopping to dining and Oceanside views, you will enjoy what this magnificent town has to offer. This was our first time here and although with its new owners much hasn't changed, at least that's what we heard. The restaurant is quite small but cute! We sat at the bar before being brought to our table. We shared their Prosciutto board which to my surprise was quite large for 2, but I surely wasn't complaining. It was delicious! For entrees, I ordered their Swordfish which was good but on the salty side. Hubby had their Chicken under the brick, a bit dry and unflavored but not bad. We decided to pass on dessert and head next door for Gelato. I wasn't super impressed with this restaurant but would give it another shot if I could!

The burger was amazing!!! Sunday there are also free games, the ambiance was super fun and nice!read more

Smaller venue to enjoy some live music and food. Street parking available or small parking lot…read morejust up the street. Not too busy in April, but can imagine summer may be a bit packed. QR codes at rail and high tops for service to your location which saves heading to the bar to get your drinks or food. Staff very friendly and efficient to get in to the concert area which is towards the back of the restaurant game area separated. Acoustics not bad, but with smaller area it is pretty loud so if you have sensitive ears you may want to bring plugs.

Went north to be with family during a very trying time. I…read morearrived mid afternoon to check in. Walked into a rustic historical local bar that stood still in time. Checked in with a very friendly barkeep. A young man who I now call now a friend. Went to my room and found it super clean, neat and well tended. I went to the bar got introduced and immediately felt like family. Although they don't serve food, they recommended all kinds of restaurants to attend in the area. This is a great bar/inn, just a great place to hang your hat while traveling lightly.

What drew us in was "The Perfect Storm" but what made us stay was the friendly bartender, the…read morewelcoming folks sitting at the bar, and of course, the tasty drinks! At its heart, this is the best kind of dive bar: the kind filled with heart and colorful locals. The photographic homage to sea-faring folk shows none are forgotten while the laughter keeps the joy of camaraderie in the present.