Just came back from a wonderful lunch at Saltwater. Decided to take a ride from Cambridge and walk around Gloucester. I read good reviews on Yelp and we decided on Saltwater. Our server Colleen was great. We ordered the shrimp and calamari apps. Both were very tender and delicious. I had the blackened fish tacos and shrimp scampi. Love the tacos. Fish was cooked perfectly nicely spiced. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends that visit Gloucester. Again thanks to Colleen. read more

The fish and chips and tacos were really good. The lobster roll was a bit small/scanty. It was cold with no butter or seasoning. Service was slow. Ambiance-casual. read more

Saltwater Grille - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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This place was unexpected but wonderful, we came last year & loved it! The food was great; it was also a good place for the kids; we all enjoyed our time! read more

So happy to see Saltwater Grille back again this spring! The parking lot has been jammed night and day and have dropped by for lunch and dinner! Saltwater has a great team, Colleen is a server and host, always has a smile and when serving she is there before you need her - she's fantastic! Jack, one of the owners is always visible, so friendly and wanting to know how things are and the chef/co-owner is there behind the scenes cooking up some great meals! LOVE they have daily specials, love that - keeps things fresh and we usually order one basic menu item and a special! Their caesar salad is a mainstay and so far have had the haddock sandwich with onion rings and baked scallops with squash - both amazing! Food and drinks are consistently good - plus know that everyone says they are here to make you happy and they really do! Tweaks never upset them...and I usually ask for one or two! Keep up the great work and we'll see you again soon! read more

Good foods and good drinks at reasonable prices! The only downside is the outdoor seating is basically in a parking lot.

The bartender was super polite and friendly. The menu is a mix of stuff. The clam chowder lacked clam flavor. The California burger did not have much flavor. The French fries looked good but were not crisp but rather limp and flavorless. The cocktails were good. The salad has way too many onion rings on top. Most of us order salad to be healthy. If you order this, ask for the onion rings on the side. read more

Dinner was delicious. I had halibut and it was fabulous. I would recommend them. The ambience was very nice as well. read more

Saltwater Grille - Halibut dinner - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

All 4 people in our group loved our meals: 2 had grilled salmon with grilled asparagus, with French fries or salad. Salmon was a large, beautiful fillet, asparagus, grilled to perfection, salad was fresh, and French fries crispy and salty. Another person had the southwestern salad, which was awesome and the fourth person had the haddock tacos. The service was prompt and friendly. There seemed to be quite a few locals, which seems like a good sign. I like that it was off the beaten path and not among the cluster of other restaurants. We didn't have a reservation but after a 10 or 15 minute wait we were able to get a table at 7:00 PM on a Friday night. The ambience has typical nautical decor, which makes it fit right in to Gloucester. read more

2nd time here this week. Baked haddock, sautéed broccoli, and coleslaw hit the spot. Broccoli was crispy and perfect. My wife had the fried haddock and loved it. Hard to beat this spot for good food and reasonable prices. Great service. read more

Friendly greeting and service throughout the meal. Drinks were big and delicious. The food: excellent fried clams, salads, pasta w lobster, salmon with fiery curry and rice, grillled fish tacos and kids meals were all great! There were 10 of us ranging in age from 60's to 12 and we all enjoyed the experience. Prices are definitely reasonable given the high quality. Definitely coming back here soon! read more

They are open again!!! Went last night and it was delicious, even better than I remember! Wonderful atmosphere, incredible staff, strong drinks, and delicious food. A great place to go in the Gloucester area. Highly recommend!! read more

Good little place. Burgers, sandwiches, chowder and onion rings very good. Fish and chips just ok. Kinda soggy fish. Fries weren't good at all. Service was fine. Been to better restaurants and been to worse. Value was OUTSTANDING! Most inexpensive quality meal we've had in years. If it was closer, we'd definitely come here regularly read more

Waitress was great. Captains plate was on the ssmall side. Wife's French fries where the best part. Fish was soggy. Scallops didn't have a crust. Maybe they changed cooks. read more

The food was amazing, the place looks outstanding, and the people were so nice. I would recommend Saltwater Grille to anyone who's looking for delicious, hearty food for phenomenal prices! read more

We are big fans of SWG. We come here often. We love the atmosphere, the patrons, the staff and the food. That being said I had the French Onion Pork Chop tonight and it was absolutely amazing. It's a special this week. Try it, you will absolutely love it! read more

On our two week summer trip to the northeast, visiting ME, NH and MA, the Salt Water Grill provided our best dining experience, period. I had fried haddock and my wife enjoyed a shrimp and pasta dish that were fresh and perfectly prepared. read more

Had dinner there on a Tuesday, wasn't busy sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and attentive, and pours great drinks. Dinner was awesome, I got the blackened salmon w tortellini. Great looking menu, want to go back and have more. read more

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I'm from central Massachusetts and found a DIAMOND in Gloucester!!!! Don't let the lack of reviews, 10 minute drive or in land location by the rotary stop you from coming here!!! If you want great food, service and perfect cocktails come here! We came here because all other restaurants were booked and almost drove away when we got the parking lot and it was close to empty. I came with 2 other restaurant owners and myself and other friend are bartenders. Food and Service was a 10! Clean bathrooms and saw them cleaning all tables and chairs as others left. We got Margarita and a Manhattan and for my friend not to say a drink is perfect is rare, normally some type of small criticism is given! Plus my other friend never orders more than one drink and she got 2 margaritas! But she didn't finish it because she got a little tipsy! We found out the owner was the bartender! He came by at end of meal and was very pleasant and did mention his restaurant was newer, I forget the exact date they opened but the restaurant is less than 8 months in and was closed for a few months because of Covid19. CHECK THIS PLACE OUT, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! read more

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Nice menu, there's something for everyone. The quality of the food was excellent. Reasonably priced. Fun atmosphere. A good selection of non-alcoholic beers. I highly recommend the Saltwater Grille! read more

Delicious mussels! Delicious fish tacos! Best drink (tequila, Cointreau,coconut-I forget name?) Great service! Will definitely go back! read more

Had one of the specials on Sunday: salmon with dill sauce, baked potato and mixed vegetables. I was in culinary heaven! Love Jamie the bartender, too. read more

Really happy we stumbled upon this gem! Lobster roll was just the way I like it. French fries came out hot. Both of my boys, aged 4 & 5 were happy with the kids menu choices. Comfortable outdoor seating. We will definitely be back. read more

Saltwater Grille - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Fantastic experience! I started with the salt water spritzer. It was delicious and refreshing - not too sweet. The salad was fresh and crisp. For an entree, I had the surf and turf. My partner had the steak tips, but they had a sweetness to them I couldn't identify. I didn't like them as much as the sirloin. The sirloin steak paired with the scallops was perfection, and the scallops were tender and juicy. The most memorable part was dessert. I had the pistachio ricotta cake. This was the most delicious dessert I ever had! The servers were friendly and attentive. A wonderful last night out for our vacation! read more

Saltwater Grille - Pistachio ricotta cake - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Yay, Saltwater Grille is back open and better than ever! We had the Firecracker shrimp app and a fried scallop and clam combo dinner with onion rings, instead of FF's. I know what you're thinking....that's a lot of fried food. Well, I'll tell you, it's not about the fried stuff, it's all about what's in the fried stuff! EVERYTHING was tender and fresh! The scallops were cooked to perfection, melt in your mouth, with the smallest amount of breading, just enough to add flavor. The clams were so fresh and tender and the onion rings are the best in the city (in my opinion). They're thickly cut with a very light batter so you really taste the onion and not a thick breaded batter. We're soooo happy that Saltwater Grille is back in town!! Thanks, Jack and the wonderfully friendly & attentive bar manager and bar staff! This will be a regular stop for us. You won't be disappointed!! read more

This place has great food, a fun and lively sports bar feel, and a fantastic staff, starting with the owner, Jack. It's family friendly, and offers a great take-out seafood service as well. It's my family's default "go-to" place in Gloucester. read more

The service was just terrible! Sat there for 15 minutes and there was no acknowledgement. We didn't even get drinks! Will not be returning... ever. again. Will be dining at George's from now on. read more

Had lunch the other day. Everything was delicious! Two of us had salmon, one had ribs and one had steak tips. All yummy!

Best Chowda ever!! Haddock tacos were absolutely delightful. Such a great find on the way home from Ipswich!

Don't be fooled by the exterior of this building. It is very nice on the inside, but casual enough to be comfortable just as you are. I have rarely had such friendly service in Massachusetts. The food is QUALITY. I had the seafood stew, which was a special of the day, and wow! Others in my party tried the blackened fish tacos and. We were all amazed by how generous the portions of high-quality fish were in each dish. This place will be my go-to whenever guests are in town, or whenever I'm craving a deliciously brothy seafood stew with huge chunks of whitefish, mussels, scallops, and shrimp served by a person who just makes your life a little bit better with a glowing smile and infectiously positive energy. Loved it! read more

Saltwater Grille - Seafood stew special - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

We stopped here for a late lunch. It was not crowded and we were seated right away. Our waitress was helpful and attentive but not all up in our business. Fish tacos were great - fried haddock and a great spicy mayo type sauce. Unique. Clam chowder was good too - not too thick, but a good creamy base. Seemed like canned clams, took a star away for that. My sons hot dog looked good, a big natural casing that had been grilled on the flat top. Buttered grilled roll, that's the way to do it. We have a French exchange student, she got chicken fingers with fries. Large portions for the kids menu, so keep in mind if you have toddlers. In an area with lots of seafood this is a solid choice. Will be back with the wife sometime. Also cool fish paintings on the wall add to the ambience. read more

Went back for 2nd time and everything was fabulous, plenty of help and food was great....

I have only ever done takeout here and that has always been great so tonight we dined in. It was so good! My 9year old son said it was the best meal he has had in a while hahaha Comfortable inside, kind staff, delish drinks and great food! Highly recommend! read more

SaltWater Grille is an inviting, casual, and modern restaurant with efficient service and lovely people. The tables are sturdy and the chairs are comfortable. The portions are ample with good presentation (plan to share or bring some home). This is a great place to go for seafood. The salmon, lobster, haddock, and clams are all excellent, which is of course expected of any Cape Ann restaurant - fresh and well cooked. The accompanying foods were less impressive; for example the potatoes in the clam chowder were slightly undercooked. The clam chowder itself was light, which is perfect as an appetizer. The dressing tasted bottled, not made from fresh ingredients and the french fries were bland. The layout is nice. Plenty of room at the bar and a broad selection of beers on draft. The big screen TV's behind the bar are terrific for watching sports events, but they can be distracting if you aren't interested in what is on them. There are hooks for bags and USB outlets under the bar, which is very convenient. The kids' chicken fingers have a good ratio of meat to fries and the fingers are DELICIOUS :) It would be an improvement to have activities like mazes and word searches on the kids' menu. It's very boring for kids without them. Both the men's and women's rooms could use upgrades. They were not consistent with the cleanliness of the rest of the restaurant. At Saltwater Grille you will find fresh, delicious seafood, tasteful tunes, and whimsical marine art. Overall this is a cozy and practical addition to Cape Ann's restaurant repertoire. read more

This place is a gem! I could tell the lobster in the lobster roll was fresh, and dressed perfectly. Sweet potato fries were hot and crispy. My bf's burger was still juicy even though he tried to ruin it by ordering it medium well. We each had a fruity patio drink which was delicious and refreshing. Everything was so good, we decided to order dessert. The red velvet cake was moist and fluffy, and the coppa mascarpone was perfection. Our server, Erin was a delight, and the prices were super reasonable. I would make the hour-long drive up from Boston again just to eat here! read more

Day of whale watching made the hunger pangs loud. Granted, the hour was prime time for the dinner rush, slim pickings for sure as well as wait times. Lobsta Land was running forty five minutes to an hour wait and that was at the bar! Yelp suggested the grille. Not to be one to say no, got the directions and drove. Hmm, are we in Gloucester? Yes, but why is this restaurant easily approachable? Why was there no long line? No wait? Thinking I may have found a hidden gem? The outside patio didn't look inviting, but there were three empty tables and I figured why not. The menu had one page, simple, seafood and some side items. I was there on a mission, scallops and clam chowder. No specials, no happy waitstaff, seemed it was just a lazy summer day in New England. Fried seafood platter ordered as well as bowl of chowder. Before a blink of an eye, the chowder arrived, thin, but not super hot, I'm ok with that. Another thing no pepper (freshly cracked or shaker was to be found) Before long the platter came out, rather quickly. Cole slaw was sour tasting, it seemed to permeate the whole meal, not hot, seemed like they were waiting for us to come in and eat. Not finishing the platter as I was starved. No apology from the waitress, just a question about the taste of the fish, no manager called for (didn't ask for one) something to be said about a restaurant next to another (different cuisine) hoping if I do go next time it will be better and fresher. read more

Good food and atmosphere. The blackened fish taco is so good! The staff is helpful and attentive. Nice view of the harbor if you sit outside. read more

Inviting ambiance at the spacious bar. Excellent bartenders. I recommend the mussels especially, and everything I have tried so far had been quite good. Plenty of free parking read more

I was so glad to see this place finally reopened after the pandemic. Had dinner with my mom and she ran into several ex coworkers which was fun. Reservations are recommended. We had about a half an hour wait without one. Most of the tables are high tops and their places close together, so it was a bit of a tight squeeze. The food was delicious. The drinks looked refreshing. Overall a good experience. Next time we'll make reservations and hope to get a regular table. read more

Michael the bartender is AMAZING! Jamie the waitress is awesome. The food is unreal. Love the place! Definitely recommend!!

Lobsta land without a view, the food is outstanding and extensive menu options. Service was terrific at the bar highly recommend a Visit.