Excellent traditional New England cuisine. Friendly staff and beautiful beach views. The entrance…read moreis almost hidden as it's behind the coffee shop.

This is a small town sweet experience with local people /students serving up literally the best…read moredonuts of your life with good coffee and kindness. We keep coming back because of the genuine care and delicious food.

This is a true American experience. Really good food in enormous portions at a very reasonable…read moreprice. No alcohol served so bring your own! Friendly, efficient waitstaff. This is not a place to come for a quiet, romantic dinner. Families are rejoicing together and you might get hooked into singing Happy Birthday for someone. You will have leftovers.

This place has all the charm you'd want in a small coastal town in New England. And I went there…read morebecause of the outstanding reviews. But it's been a while since I've been this disappointed in a restaurant. I'm not talking about the parking (it's small) or the decor of the place or even the service. I'm strictly talking about the food. The good thing about the food was that it was hot, and I mean so hot that I was afraid it was going to melt the take-out containers they packed it in. Also, the serving sizes are large, and in the case of the Seafood Marinara pasta dish, they give you two full large plastic containers for a single order. The fish chowder and clam chowder were definitely full of seafood, but they were underseasoned. I guess if you were to eat them concurrently with really salty food, then they'd be perfect. But I ate them before the rest of the meal, and by themselves, the chowders' taste is a bit lacking. But the real shock was the pasta. I ordered the two most expensive pasta dishes on the menu: Seafood Marinara and Shrimp Scampi. The amount of seafood on the plates was admirable, but a lot of it tasted generic. And the pasta definitely tasted like it was pre-made. The killer was the lack of seasoning in both dishes. I can understand if one of the dishes was underseasoned because mistakes happen. But when both pasta dishes were as bland as these two dishes were, well, you have to worry about the standards. Just to be sure, I waited a few hours until the dishes had cooled down, and I tried them again. It's easier for me to taste the seasoning when the food temp is lower at around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Both pasta dishes were pretty much tasteless. I even had a friend of mine who has an excellent palate try everything, and she literally asked me if I specifically ordered the food to be cooked without seasoning. I wouldn't have been so surprised if I had gone into a place that had average reviews, but The Causeway has a great reputation. I guess if I go back, I'll have to try their fried seafood (e.g. the Peters Platter). But the problem is do I really want to go in there and spend about $30 per dish after my experience with their pasta dishes? I hate writing a negative review about a family restaurant, but inflation being what it is, people are going to be choosier about where to spend their money, and restaurants have to make sure that their food is on point to justify the high prices.

We had a wonderful time at a small local restaurant…read more We had booked a 5pm reservation and came early and walked around the area to get a feel for Annisquam. It is a beautiful quiet area with very nice people. We then had a Tuna Tartar, a Halibut Ceviche, a fresh Beet & Burrata salad with Citrus dressing, and shared a Swordfish. The Tuna Tartar was served with avocado, and corn with a light touch of jalapeño and blended quite well together. The Halibut Ceviche had a nice citrus flavor with avocado and was also quite good. The Beet & Burrata salad was simple, but so good. Beets, Cara Cara, Fresh Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts with an awesome home made Burrata. We then shared a Swordfish on a carrot puree served with eggplant. This was cooked very well, not overcooked (which ruins Swordfish). The wait staff was super nice and and answered a number of questions I had about the area, and the portion sizes were quite plentiful. We would definitely go back when we are in the area.

I had dinner with my mom at Talise a week or so ago when we spent a long weekend in Cape Ann…read moretogether. Talise is absolutely beautiful. It's located right on Lobster Cove on the Annisquam River, with beautiful views. We were seated outside, and it was so peaceful out there - the perfect place for a meal! We had an early reservation on a Sunday night (I'd have taken something later, but Talise is very popular, and I took what I could get) and were seated at a beautiful table outside right away. The menu is really incredible - seasonal, fresh, inspired by the restaurant's surroundings. My mom eats mostly vegan, and they were extremely accommodating and made her a pasta dish that wasn't on the menu. I had their sourdough bread with butter, sourdough soy, and sel gris (my mom shared it with me without the butter - more for me!); two of their raw oysters from New Brunswick with a sparkling rose mignonette; two of their dressed oysters with plumcots, prosecco mignonette, and smoked trout roe; and their bucatini with Cape clams, Calabrian chile, onion cream, bacon, pounded basil, bread crumbs, and 2-year Parmigiano Reggiano. Everything was very good, but I wish the sauce on the pasta had been thickened a bit so it would stick to the pasta; the sauce was delicious, but was as thin as broth and that made it hard to enjoy. My mom and I also shared their apple crunch (with almonds, vanilla gelato, and caramel), with the gelato on the side, which was a great ending to the meal. With a glass of orange wine to boot, I really enjoyed the meal overall. The meal was mostly lovely - it'd be hard not enjoy a meal this tasty in such a beautiful location - but I found the service a little cold, almost to the point that I wondered if I had annoyed or offended our server somehow. The less friendly service was only a slight damper on what was a very nice meal. I'd be happy to return - it's a gorgeous spot with a great seasonal and regional approach to its cuisine.

Just redone-- looks amazing with classic touches. Reminds me of the hotel. Service is quick,…read morepersonable, and the drinks are very strong! A bang for your buck and a good seasonal fix for blue collar out back. Also has good parking.

Jean is an amazing bartender and even in the midst of the Lily Jean fundraiser crowd he was…read moreattentive. Food is always top notch so kudos to the kitchen! Scallops were baked to perfection and the lobster BLT and clam chowder were top notch. We look forward to returning often!

Lobsta Land is more than great food, it's a great VIBE! Where else can you enjoy a beautiful view…read moreof the marsh, awesome music, and the fun and sweet staff?

It was a pleasure being served in such a welcoming way, and to watch how sweetly the staff…read moreinteracted with each other! This is my Only go-to in Gloucester! I plan to check off each and everything on the menu! Lobsta Land

This is a family owned restaurant with a scratch kitchen. The drink "ghost of Carlos"is an homage…read moreto the former restaurant that was a local staple for years - Carlos' Restaurant that was previously here. (The owners retired.) Another, bit of local insight is that the owner has named some of the mocktails after his kids and his dog. The servers are knowledgeable, extremely accommodating, and friendly. This couples well with a mellow laid back (midweek) vibe. (We were told that Thursday- weekend is much more crowded and lively with live music.) Now on to the food. The oysters were fantastic - very fresh and flavorful. The lobster was, in a word - perfect. It had the perfect balance of just enough mayonnaise and salt. Freshness that must be tasted. (The restaurant abuts the docks of commercial fishing boats.) The blackened chicken salad was very hardy and flavorful. Dessert - Flourless Chocolate Cake. It had great flavor and was unbelievably rich. It was nicely offset with freshly made whipped cream and a raspberry reduction. Finally, I'd highly recommend giving Decklyn's try. It has a nice balance of indoor and outdoor dining options with and excellent balance of service and delicious food options!

Nice deck. Good food. Drinks were great. Solid choice. Waitress was very friendly. Oysters were…read moreamazing!

I visited Gloucester to catch up with a friend, and Maria gave a very warm welcome while it was…read morepacked on a Thursday during the dinner rush. I just met her, but I felt like I was coming home. I waited for my friend to arrive & a couple bar seats to open up, and there were about two dozen people who came in after me while the wait was predicted to be an hour since most had just been seated, so they left. I wish they waited because it did clear up after about 30-40 minutes, but it was hard to predict on a Thursday at 7:30pm during a random downpour. I would encourage anyone to try The Burn, and to wait if needed. It's updated nicely, a bit cozy yet spacious when you're seated. Jess, our bartender, is also very welcoming and hospitable. I ordered a Gold Rush: ghost tequila, cointreau, pineapple, jalapeño & lime; I recall telling my friend, "this is exactly how I wish all my drinks tasted." I ordered the meatballs appetizer, and they got the haddock sandwich. The fries were excellent, and the meatballs were great. My friend loved their sandwich, fresh local haddock of course. Jess helped me make my decision between 3 options and it was perfect for my tastes and appetite of the evening. gold rush 10/10 meatballs 10/10 The Burn has excellent food & service, an elevated casual vibe, and warm, welcoming service. I will return here, and highly recommend it. They are located at the Blackburn building built in 1900, and just celebrated their 1st anniversary. Here's to many more! ambiance: 5/5 food: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 The Burn: 5/5

I hate that I have to write this because the food was amazing but one of the servers and the…read moremanager were the rudest people I've ever spoken to. they demanded I tip more after I bought two drinks and tracked me down to bully me into tipping more. absolutely ridiculous and I'll never be coming back here

Not Your Ordinary Bistro is directly across from Roy Moore Lobster Co. in Bearskin Neck, Rockport!…read moreI overheard people walking by saying the lemonade tasted really fresh, while I was standing in line to order at Roy Moore. After we finished eating, I couldn't help but stand in line to try their lemonade here! The lemonades are $5.95 a pop & we ordered 3 of them. Tasted GREAT! I did not find it to be too sweet and not too sour, just right. The wait to order was a bit long since there was only one cashier & she was walking back and forth from the kitchen to the pick-up window & back to the ordering window lol. I would get this again & perhaps try their food options!

Came here a couple times for food this year! I was there once in July and had a grilled cheese…read morewhich was delicious. Came with a small bag of chips. I was there again today and had a grilled chicken Ceasar wrap! It was so yummy! Chicken was nicely seasoned. Also came with a small bag of chips. Service is friendly. There are some picnic tables off to the side as well as a few tables and chairs in the front. They give you a buzzer for your food so you know when it's ready. I'm sure they will be closing soon for the winter but can't wait to come back next summer!