Minglewood was such a pleasant surprise! We had a person with celiac and a person who is vegetarian in 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. read more

I ordered buffalo tenders as an appetizer for pick-up. Opened it and there are four baby sized tenders, which are not fully covered in the buffalo sauce and are super dry. Not acceptable for $16.50. read more

Minglewood Harborside - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Overpriced Sysco food. My fish and chips was tasteless and cold. The fries were dry and all stuck together. The server was very sweet and she did her best but just not a fan of this place or this restaurant group....Maggies Farm is similar. read more

I really like hanging out at Minglewood. The food there was really good. There's a great diversity, including those gluten-free folks that find it so hard to find something that they can eat without shitting their pants. I really enjoy the folks that work there they seem genuinely happy to be there serving with a smile and more importantly the ambience is incredible. I don't even know what ambience means but I do enjoy sitting out on the deck, watching the Fisherman and people swim around and jump around and have fun in the harbor and whale watch people coming in and there's a lot going on. Plus recently a guy remembered my name which was pretty weird but they seem to care there and work hard thanks for a great time guys. Keep up the good work. read more

Ambiance 7/10 Food 7/10 Staff 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. read more

Yippie. Woo. Wowza. Good lord. Holy makrel. Cheese and crackers. Biscuits and jam. This place may look like it's built for another bearded, DraftKings using, beer-bellied having, four beers downing, white dude but boy does it knock your socks off. The gluten free everything rocked big time. My girlfriend is gluten free and boy did I bag a hot one. She's the gluten free light of my life and bringing her here scored some major points in bed (if you know what I mean) hahaha! All in all...great night (wink wink) read more

This is the best restaurant in Gloucester hands down. I'm an avid eater at Serenitee Restaurant Chain and Minglewood takes the trophy. Whether you're coming for their unreal steak tips or mouth watering sushi on the ocean - this is your calling to try it out! read more

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Perfect spot after a beach day or a little shopping day in Gloucester! The clams linguine was delicious and full of flavor. Loved the outdoor seating with the harbor views, and the service was friendly and attentive. Can't wait to come back on another sunny day! read more

Minglewood Harborside - Clams linguine - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Came for a late lunch on a chilly day after Thanksgiving. As a group of four, we were seated immediately. The service was quick and efficient. Good variety of food. The fries and french onion soup were both very good! I got the pumpkin spice martini and it was well balanced and went down easy. The rest of the group all gave their dishes thumbs up! Would definitely come back if in the area. read more

Attended a wedding welcome party here 2/13/26. The food, drinks, and service were excellent. Love the name Minglewood, all enjoyed mingling. Was a perfect size space for 80+. read more

We had a small private event there on a Sunday afternoon. The food was terrific with wonderful presentation. All the guests were blown away. read more

Started my afternoon off with a hungry stomach...heard Minglewood harbor side was good so me and some girls checked it out. I was greeted and sat very quick!! Had a sweet server. food was over all okay, my meat was a little overcooked. Gordon ramsey might've not liked that...lol. So ended up taking my leftovers and not finishing them... But I paid and I went to use the restroom before exiting, and there were two young girls in the restroom. One had bussed my table and I remember her telling me her name. Her name was Elizabeth. She was being completely inappropriate in the bathroom, saying things about "vaping" and talking bad about customers looks. Wanted this vibe of the restaurant to be good. But having staff talk and act that way isn't something to be proud of.... Not sure i'll pass along that good recommendation after that bathroom trip. Also tried to tell an employee and I seemed to be brushed off... My friends and I are astonished but this. Who knew hiring teenage staff was such a unpleasing idea these days. My Nephew works at a restaurant and he'd never act that way. Won't be recommending for the establishment or people. But food was okay. Take out next time...i guess.. lol! read more

Minglewood Harborside - My meat was a little overcooked. extremely hard to chew. - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Food was great! Very generous and well done portions. Delicious fresh seafood. Restaurant was clean and staff as very attentive. read more

Don't get the calamari. It sucks big time. No taste not even any salt and pepper. Clam chowders was awesome however. read more

We stopped in here for lunch after a sail to grab some drinks and a bite to eat. They sat us in the back room, which was probably smart because we were a large crew and we can get pretty loud. Since we were not in the main room, I do feel like service was a bit slower than we would have normally got. That is really my only complaint. We all ordered drinks, appetizers and main meals and everything tasted amazing. Sometimes a bit slow coming out, but otherwise great flavor. I will say this is the best lobster I have ever had in my life. I am not from an ocean area obviously being from Denver, but I have had my fair share of seafood and lobster is one of them. This was definitely the best. We ordered a whole lobster that was only $41 boiled and it came with 2 large sides. I had to share because I couldn't eat it all. The meat was tender and sweet. Loved every bite of it. This would be a cool place to grab a beer and site by the harbor and watch the boats. Great location. read more

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I had my son's rehearsal dinner there last night in the Captain Courageous Room and it was absolutely perfect! The appetizer board with cheese, crackers, veggies and fruit was huge and I wish I got a picture of it because it was so pretty too! Our (44) guests had a menu with four entrees to chose from, Braised beef, baked haddock, chicken broccoli Alfredo and Eggplant lasagna. Everyone raved about how good the food was! Everything came out fresh and hot! Shawna and Heather were our bartenders/servers for the night and they were amazing! They were so attentive and helped set up the tables adding some candles with our centerpieces. For dessert they brought our warm jumbo chocolate chip cookies! Those were definitely a hit! The entire planning was so easy and Zach Sears was a pleasure to work with and the cost of the entire night was very reasonable. We will definitely use them again for future event! read more

We went there with a group of 8. They were able to seat us right away on their beautiful patio. When the waitress came to introduce herself, we asked her if we could split the bill in 4 different groups of 2 and she said yes right away. We got our drinks really quick after that and then our food didn't take much longer to come as well. The service was awesome and efficient. The food was alright. The tuna tartare was a bit disappointing but the rest was fine. read more

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This place was good!! It's definitely a fun bar environment with an eclectic menu. The sushi was surprisingly good and the bar food is very average :) The waitstaff was so nice and have no complains Parking always gives me anxiety. But there was lots of street parking just be prepped to walk a couple of minutes read more

Minglewood Harborside - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Seared scallops were good! It was not too busy on a Saturday night which was great! Amazing martini, hot n dirty! The waitress and staff was friendly read more

Minglewood Harborside - Seared scallops - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

We ate here yesterday, it's the last day of a long trip for us. The food was very good and the service was amazing. We had Brady as a server, and highly recommend him. The hostess Ella was also amazing. They both made the experience beyond enjoyable, thank you both. read more

Would love to rate the food but never made it that far. I saw the reviews about this place and I was excited to try it during our July Fourth visit. Got in and the hostess was very nice and sat us immediately. We were the only patrons there at that time. We were seated outside and no one came to take our drink or food order. We waited 15 min and then got up to leave. We explained to the hostess no one came out to assist us and we're met with a very lackluster "Oh, I'm sorry". Will never attempt this place again. read more

We sat outside on the deck by the water and it was a calm and pleasant experience. The waitress was very knowledgeable about allergens and informed me that a majority of their fried foods were gluten free (dedicated fryer!). The menu is also labeled clearly, with some dishes being naturally gluten free and some can be modified. I had the smash burger on a gluten free bun, which was one of the best buns I've had as it didn't fall apart, and fries. Our table split the breaded garlic parmesan chicken wings, which were also gluten free. There are a wide variety of food choices such as salad, sandwiches, sushi, and tacos. read more

Minglewood Harborside - Strawberry Daiquiri, Smash Burger (gluten free bun), and fries - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

We went to Minglewood Harborside for dinner on a Monday night, and overall had a great experience! We went at around 5pm and there was no wait, and got a great table view looking at the harbor. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, all the staff were great! We ordered two appetizers along with both our entrees and they were delicious! The fried pickles were a bit thick but the dipping sauce was amazing, it seemed homemade! The edamame was also so good, no complaints there. For my entree I got the tuna poke bowl and overall it was fantastic! Everything was very super fresh and the pickled veggies were soooo good! The one complaint I had was the mango was dry, but that was pretty insignificant. My boyfriend got the smash burger, and he really liked it! He said it was a bit thick for a smash burger, the sauce was your usual burger sauce, and overall very good. The fries were decent, good but nothing crazy. The wait for our food was not very long which was great and we would definitely come back again! read more

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We came in and got seated right away the restaurant is vibrant and fun with live music and bar. We ordered fried pickles to start but they are ok, the breading would fall right off since it's a thin crust. The ranch dip is made here is yum. I ordered the sushi which was delicious! My husband got barbacoa tacos with a side of truffle fries instead of rice and beans. When the order came out the taco was absolutely drowning in sour cream and heavy on the meat. The taco meat was super dry and to even eat the taco we had to pull the meat off a bit. The plate didn't come with fries so our waitress brought it on the side however just plain fries on the side. Since my husband barely touched his food. The waitress took it completely off our bill which is so appreciated! Service was great the ambiance was great the food was a miss on this day taco wise! read more

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Great food! From fried food to great sushi! And an excellent beer menu of course! Awesome to bring the family and sit out on the deck next to the harbor. Then at night they bring out the live band and it becomes the hub of night life in Gloucester! read more

Minglewood Harborside - Red Sox roll - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Clean, open space. Indoor and outdoor seating. Diverse menu offers something for anyone's unique taste while preserving the harbor/pub feel. I took a risk and ordered the Shaggy Dog roll. It was delicious and very much worth it. The other two people I was dining with ordered the standard hamburger and fries, and a salad. Everyone was happy and satisfied with their choices. Employees were attentive and polite. Service was relatively fast. read more

Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was definitely good. No wait time. Overall a very good experience read more

Minglewood Harborside - Gloucester Roll - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Went there for Sunday lunch on an unseasonably warm January weekend. Had to wait for a table but we were encouraged to go to the bar where we ordered red sangria. The drink was delicious and strong. We started with the fried calamari which comes in 1 of 2 ways. It was perfect for sharing. I got the haddock burrito which was very fresh and flavorful. My friend enjoyed her sushi as well. For dessert we shared a sundae which they were kind enough to divide between 2 dishes. Will definitely be back. read more

Minglewood Harborside - Their sundae is big enough for 2 people to share, they will divide it up for you if you ask which they did for us - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Namaste away. Calamari tasteless, wasn't busy and the service was less than par. Sushi was mid level for $20 per roll. Go elsewhere.

We got takeout here after family photos on the beach. The food was fine, really expensive for what it was. Pretty bland. Especially annoyed though because two bites into my husband's fish tacos he found bones each time. He ended up dissecting and eating, not ideal. I have the swordfish tacos. Again pretty boring. read more

Minglewood Harborside - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

The frickles were so yummy! Highlight of my meal. My salad was ok, it didn't seem very fresh. The service was also quite slow... we waited about 30 mins for the check, after we had asked. It was a bit frustrating... But, the place was a cool ambiance and the view was nice sitting by the window! read more

The food is good. The waitstaff is friendly. Only one time at lunch was I disappointed with the food. The atmosphere is welcoming. During Summer they open the back of the restaurant unto the outside deck . I would give it a try. read more

We ordered the nachos. We noticed that the price for nachos with chili and guacamole was over $30. This seems to be more expensive than other nachos we've ordered around the north shore, and even more expensive than other nachos at other Serenity restaurants such as Maggie's or Cala's where we get them with pulled pork with guacamole included. I will say that when they came out the bartender noticed they were not up to par and worked with us to make sure they were to our liking. She consulted the manager to make it happen. I would say that she is a true professional and cared about what she was serving. In the end, we enjoyed them, but feel it was a bit pricey. read more

We love this spot! The food is consistent and the service is friendly. Last night we came to hear the music. We had a couple of beers, a salad and fried pickles. My daughter had French onion soup and mac and cheese. We shared a skillet cookie for dessert. Everything was really tasty and the server was great. Here is the issue. We used the bathroom on the way out and it was disgusting. Multiple dirty stalls, toilet paper and paper towels all over the floor. To be honest if we had used the bathroom earlier we would have skipped dinner. I wish I was exaggerating but it was just gross. It felt more like the bathroom at Fenway. We've never experienced this before at any of the SERENITEE restaurants so I hope it was just an off night. read more

I would highly recommend this restaurant. The staff is wonderful and very cordial. The food is excellent. They were extremely helpful in the area of universal access for individuals with disabilities. The outside dining was wonderful and with music it was fun. The restaurant has wonderful service, food, and captures the heart and feeling of Gloucester, Massachusetts. read more

Food was good - server was attentive and kind (we sat at the bar) music was great. If you like fried pickles get the frickles they are delish - the clam chowder has great flavor - Brussel sprouts were huge and tasty - definitely worth the stop for a drink and apps read more

Service and food was super good! Would get everything again other than calamari because it was dry and didn't have much taste. Rock shrimp was super good and good size! read more

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Just wanted to give a great review and thank the staff especially Kai our Bartender at Minglewood. We used their back function room for my daughter's welcome/rehersal cocktail party the night before her wedding. They did the most amazing job, all the food and appetizers that we ordered were delicious the staff were very friendly and attentive and made the entire evening a great success. Highly recommend. read more

I'm a little surprised to see the overall rating of this place so low. Went with my 2 daughters and had a flawless experience. The place itself seems clean, comfortably lit and there was live acoustic music just loud enough not to be annoying. Draft beer was ice cold and fresh. Fried pickles were maybe the best we've ever had and came out piping hot. My girls keep things simple and get Buffalo tenders and another plain chicken tender dinner with fries. The fries were great. The chicken tenders seemed freshly made, not the frozen kind. Very good. I got the baked haddock entree and as expected from a restaurant in Gloucester, it didn't disappoint in its freshness and size. They don't mess around in Gloucester with seafood. Our waitress was fine and didn't get anything wrong. She was friendly enough and we weren't in a hurry so we didn't really notice any wait longer than usual or noticeable. I would give this place a try. Maybe check out the menu first as it's somewhat limited, but that isn't such a bad thing. I will definitely go back. read more

This restaurant is okay, I probably won't go back again because food was much more expensive than it was worth. We live on the north shore and there are so many good restaurants that are much better and more worth the expense. I ordered the fish and chips and was surprised that the haddock really had no flavor, which made me realize that although this place is on the water and in a fishing town, the fish isn't fresh. The service was good, our waitress was attentive and the restaurant does have nice ambience. Overall, not worth it and there are many better restaurants. read more