They have the best chowder in the downtown area of Gloucester if you are walking around the harbor and shopping but don't want to get in your car again. The restaurant is pretty big and the wait staff are really nice and friendly. The menu is good sized, reasonably priced for the portions and delicious. You can eat out on their deck or there's a nice view of the harbor. There are two bars and I imagine it gets pretty packed in the summer. I send people here when asked where to go for standard fish and chips fare and feel vindicated now that I've returned in the off season. On the negative side- the vibe is corporate- like you're eating in a hotel lobby in the Midwest. There was one piece of art that looked local and if not for that, you could have been anywhere. Not a damning criticism but also the music made me feel like I was in Ohio not Gloucester. Someone had the station on contemporary country and it was loud. Men singing about going home with drunk women with low self esteem and trying to win back custody of their kids- it's the worst vibe for me. I kept looking at the waitresses trying to determine which one I could pay to change it. If the food wasn't so good and the staff wasn't so nice I would have left. There were so few other customers compared to the other restaurants we passed by I wondered if it was because the music was the reason. There's a way to say "we are a working class hangout " without blasting music that glorifies heavy drinking and dim wits in the background. The restaurant owners have curated every other aspect of the experience- they should go to Oak to Ember or the Franklin at night and realize that the music in addition to the atmosphere makes it or breaks it. read more

Nice location and nice staff, but the food was disappointing. The seaside pub atmosphere made me optimistic and warm service made me optimistic, but as soon as the lobster rolls arrived I knew it would be underwhelming. The lobster was dry, gummy and the meat pieces were small and sparse. For $40, which is more than a lobster roll with 4 times the meat and 10 times the quality costs in Boston, it was a bit of a rip-off. On the positive side, the tater tots were great. They were crispy and served piping hot fresh. They probably came from a frozen bag, but they were made well. The fish chowder was not bad. Although the soup was not very rich and somewhat underseasoned, the fish seemed fresh and was flaky and tasty. Fries were not great (likely also from a bag, under seasoned, fast-food thin, and served lukewarm). The atmosphere may merit a visit for drinks, but food may be a gamble. read more

Mahalo to my Yelp Elite buddy Li Y for recommending this restaurant for lobster! My hubby and shared two 1.25 lb lobsters with sides of fries and coleslaw for $60 - a bargain considering the size of those lobsters! We also had a cup of their fresh and hot new england chowder - a perfect meal when you are in Gloucester - the oldest sea port in the new england area. The town is celebrating their 400th year this year too. A short scenic drive from Boston if you take the Essex Scenic coastal route - truly a culinary experience with beautiful sites of the coast! read more

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Food is good, service was slow. Nice view if you sit in the back. Our Server was nice but didn't check back, had to ask for refills.

Da Glosta House. "Quite Good". Handsome amounts of fresh Haddock, lightly breaded, fried to perfection. The fries were pretty okay. A batter fry thick cut would be more appropriate. These were slim cut fries. Good though. The tarter sauce has a light fresh flavor, excellent. Maple bacon burger is worth selling a pint of blood for. Get it. Your welcome. Bar staff was top notch. Two waitresses moved like fighter jets, bartender was on point. The dude is a fixer. His nickname should be "The Fixer". So say we all. read more

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The food was standard but the atmosphere. And band that played made this there worth while. Fun atmosphere n people present had us wanting to come for more n will in the finest future read more

boring fried food, nothing changes here just the oldest people and the most boring the squid was ok for an event I went to but when my friend ordered it for some reason the quality went DOWN fast not sure why it was dull and lackluster maybe be more creative and get more inspired chefs? read more

Very cool decor and awesome location overlooking fishing boats, lobster traps stacked on the docks, band, very cool ambiance. Food is good, service is good, there is a line for the women bathroom that is small, crowded, not super clean. read more

You're paying for the view at this restaurant, not the food. My mother ordered haddock, scallions, mashed potatoes and I ordered a grilled chicken Mexican salad. I tasted her scallions and mashed potatoes. She and I both thought the potatoes and scallions were bland/tasteless and she said the haddock was also rather tasteless. My mom said the batter was greasy and not crispy. My grilled chicken tasted as if it had been frozen and then thawed and cooked. Waitress was not very attentive to our drinks and didn't offer any dressing for my salad. $35.30 for both our lunches and 1 tea. The cornbread was very good (thick and moist) and view was pretty. Waitress gave us some cornbread to go. My mom had fun feeding the seagull. read more

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Love the atmosphere! Great fish sandwich & fries!! Fish Sandwich Was huge. Wicked Tuna boats are right there

Fun place for lunch or dinner. We had the boiled lobster and a fried haddock sandwich. Lobster was superb. Haddock sandwich was just ok. Might be better on a po boy style roll or a piece of folded Texas toast. Or a hoagie. Also it didn't come with tartar so I had to wait a bit for the server to come back to begin eating. Chowder was ok, very gritty. All in all, we enjoyed our dinner but there is room for improvement. Will likely come back another time in the summer. read more

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Warm lobster roll and a beer was perfect for lunch. Loved everything about this space. Easy, casual, quintessential shipping village little eatery. read more

The Gloucester House - Warm lobster roll and a cold beer was perfect for lunch. - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

This place is amazing! I came to Gloucester with one dish in mind and that was the Lobster Roll. It has always been a dream of mine and The Gloucester House fulfilled that. The lobster was savory, the butter well suited the meat, the bread was soft and warm. Everything was great!!! I also had a taste of the fried shrimp, needless to say that shrimp basket can suit two people instead of one. They give you more than enough shrimp to satisfy your needs! I also have to say that the cornbread they serve you is warm and buttery. Just be careful not to eat too much of it! Overall, the service here was great, the restaurant was nice and clean and they give you a nice view of the harbor. The food came out in a timely manner and it tastes just like they caught it the same day. I will truly be returning back to this town and visiting this restaurant again. I also recommend if you're in the area to pay this restaurant a visit. read more

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This place used to be the best for seafood when it was a full service restaurant. Now, they've changed to a bar style menu with very little seafood options. The clam chowder used to be amazing. Now on our latest visit, I found what I believe was a piece of bacon fat in the chowder. Honestly, I told my wife the chowder tasted like Bacon Soup. Definitely not New England Clam Chowder. Our halibut dish was soggy and greasy and simply not edible. We used to be regulars at the old Gloucester House. The clam chowder with corn bread and fried scallops were exquisite. Please bring back the old GH. Until then, we will not be back. Our waitress was great. Our review of the food is in no way a reflection of the great service we received. read more

Our group of four recently had lunch here while visiting Massachusetts. As a bonus, we were able to watch a fish boat unload while lunching. The locally-caught fish dishes were excellent. I had the haddock. The clam chowder and the fish chowder were both excellent. These dishes did not have a ton of ingredients, and the chef wasn't trying to be extra creative with them. The chef really allowed the fish to be the main attraction. While the table received a bread basket, I was given gluten-free rolls, which I really appreciated. The restaurant itself is very clean and comfortable. They have a fireplace for those cold chilly days. There is also dockside patio seating. We sat inside due to rainy weather. There is a more casual outdoor restaurant called the Blue Collar Lobster. It appears to be outdoor deck seating. Both are owned by The Gloucester House. I'm assuming it's open seasonally, but not certain. The servers were pleasant but a little slow. Our water glasses sat empty for a while before we could get their attention for a refill. I noticed this at all tables. Overall, if you are looking for fresh fish, you have found the place. read more

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So I can completely understand why this place can't go beyond 4 stars. Everything is just ok. When you have the tourist drive from the 7 Seas Whale Watch you have guaranteed traffic so that should make you want to make sure the space is clean and you have epic clam chowder for starters. The space is tidy but it's not super clean. The glasses have bits on them so this may be a case of needing a super string washing machine replaced. The food is really just average and nothing to write home about, and for $35 a lobster you should have super fresh and delicious sides, not canned coleslaw. The clam chowder is watery but everyone said it was fine. Other than that it's fine and will do for lunch. It's not bad it's just not food you'll crave again. read more

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My wife and I went for lunch today. The food was excellent and very fresh. We both started with the clam chowder, very good and considering we are both natives of Massachusetts, we are Chowda snobs. For lunch she had the baked Haddock and I had the fish and chips, also very good. Top this off with a very friendly and knowledgeable waitress , Kara , you have some repeat customers. We will definitely be back read more

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I never ate there but I did have a drink. When the bartender didn't give me my change, I asked why. He said that they don't give change and that the price is rounded up to the next dollar. First and last time for me. read more

Large restaurant located downtown Gloucester on a busy pier. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Clam chowder was creamy, served hot and delicious. Fish & chips, and pot roast werery good. Clam strip sandwich was loaded with clams. We sat in the enclosed porch which could get a bit loud, but overall it was a pleasant experience with nice view of the harbor. read more

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Came here for a late lunch during a football game. The bar area was packed. We were seated in the booths, which seem to have lost their springiness. The waitress brought over cornbread and butter as we waited for our food. Pleasantly surprised with the stuffed acorn squash and seafood stuffing! The lobster rolls was also delicious. The two grapes and four slices of honeydew that come with every entree is a little comical! The patio was closed for winter but seems like a nice place when the weather is nicer! read more

We love the Gloucester House and now that it is all remodeled inside, it is beautiful. The Baked Haddock is our favorite, the new appetizer Bacon Wrapped Brussels are amazing, and the drinks are always delicious. read more

The famous Gloucester House... don't waste your time the food is horrible..if it is open... they always book private events and don't tell the public...so when customers come to get a meal that is when they find out it's not open to the public....it used to be a very good restaurant.. now it's a dump.... read more

This is specifically for Blue Collar. Omg. People were so nice, outdoor seating was easy and plentiful with good shade, and food was delicious! This is the first place I feel like we actually got our money's worth of lobster and it was good! Clam chowder was amazing as well. Portions are huge. There's a bar inside that you can get drinks as well. Our toddler enjoyed her fries. read more

The oysters were huge and a little weird to get used since I've never had that large of oysters. They are sold individually. My boyfriend got the New England clam chowder he liked it but, wasn't in love and I felt... it was more of a potato/bacon chowder with some larger tuna textured clam pieces in it... no celery not a creamy cream flavored not bad but I wouldn't get that next time. It's a nice spot... I would return again. Oh and their Cornbread..... YUM! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this place. At first everyone seems unwelcoming but they do warm up to you. This place is white table cloth type of place, or at least it tries to be. I'm not sure if I like that type of atmosphere but I will say that the food here is quite delicious! I ended up ordering a cod sandwich that came with all the trimmings and the best crispy on the outside and soft on the inside type of french fries. The cod tasted so fresh and not frozen, which is one of their selling points! Fresh seafood straight from the boat to the table! The waitress didn't over do it and checked on me but not often which is a good thing. Pricing is reasonable and the space is large! Quite an enjoyable lunch! read more

The Gloucester House - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

We were told to come here - as it is a "popular tourist spot" - even though my question was, "Where do locals go?" Prices were high for the serving size and taste. Hubby orders seafood (of course!), an appetizer, a shared salad. I ordered French Onion Soup and chicken parmesan. I'm glad I ordered the soup. Waitress was great and efficient. Apologetic for the large table next to us with seven kids at the end closest to us. She didn't seat us, but it was obvious that this was not an ideal spot for anyone. (A nearby table for six remained empty during our time there.) Food - let's just say management appropriately took care of my dinner issue. I appreciated that. My husband liked his seafood and had no complaints except for portion size. read more

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Stopped in for a small bit to eat during our day trip to Cape Ann. We ordered the New England clam chowder which was perfect for a slightly cool breezy day. The chowder was creamy, smooth, and delicious. The bits of potato and clams were yummy. They came with a side of corn bread which were moist, buttery, and tasty. There is also a mounted lobster that is displayed on one of the walls. It is a behemoth!!! And yes, it's real?! Was told by the server that it was likely 70-80 years old. read more

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This is a good place though just ok food a overpriced. A bit touristy. Harbor front location. Stinky parking lot (beware!). It smelled like dead fish. Again the exterior is not attractive, though the interior is nicely decorated. They do take reservations, but the reserved time slot is purely for reference only. No correspondence to reality. We waited for quite a while (well passed our reserved time slot) before our table became available. Food was fine (their calamari is so "pedestrian" that it's most restaurant-worthy). The sizzling plates are kind of nice. I'd say go for those as a safe bet. read more

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We stopped in here after exploring Glouster. Most parking is paid FYI. As far as the decor- This looks like someplace your grandmother would eat. It's very old school. Besides that, it's right on the water and fisherman and working on their boats, and walking around. It was very interesting. Our food was amazing. Best clam chowder I've ever had! Also, the lobster, shrimp and scallops Mac n cheese is incredible! It big too, my wife and I split it. read more

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When we arrived there was as nobody to tell us whether or not to wait to be seated or seat ourselves. When we were told to sit down the waiter dropped the smallest, vaguest menu I've ever seen. There were very little seafood options, especially for a New England seafood restaurant on a dock. When we ordered chowder it lacked any and all flavor and tasted only like flour. As a life lo New Englander, this was by far the worst clam chowder I have ever had. The dish sat heavy in my stomach and when we asked for the check the waitress was rude. Overall, I am severely disappointed in the other high ratings and the worst chowder I've ever had. read more

My wife and I had a totally good experience. She had a whole lobster and I had fish and chips. Waitress was helpful in showing my wife how to eat a lobster. Food was good quality and fresh. Docks on the side with boats coming in full of lobster. Good view of the bay. This is what going to Gloucester is all about. Lot of room to dine. Was never rushed. Even got to see the owner talking with people this time. The last time I was there on a Friday early evening and an office party was there with everyone in high spirits. Glad that I did not have to whisper, when talking with my wife. read more

Great outdoor lobster pond dining. Hey. Get a quad for $35. 4 rolls. Dip in butter. That's $8/ lobster roll. Hot too. Which I like. On. The wharf. Nice. read more

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We were hungry before the Schooner sail, so we waltzed in. Since we didn't have a reservation, we couldn't get an outdoor table, but they put us as close to outdoors as possible. One thing, they FRY RIGHT - the calamari, the shrimp and the super fresh local haddock - spot on. Great cornbread, and great service. Best seafood I've had? No, not really. But certainly not the worst either, so for being in the middle, they do a decent job and don't break the bank. Reasonably priced, I wasn't expecting much based on the reviews, but I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. read more

Went in today, had an outside deck open on the side of the building Sun setting, really hot..all had to move Nice rear bar withe outside deck..,but way, use it, customer Can use the Hot side deck."... We left before ordering Went to Latitude 43 and spent our teams money with a great view, Lost out on big sale Great job closing the seaside bar and deck read more

This restaurant has a view of the harbor, and it's worth a day trip from Salem. I liked the cheeseburger as a main course, and a piece of chocolate fudge cake for dessert. read more

Went there with a friend and lively place with locals watching the patriots game. Do recommend for games but crowded so be warn

Great food and friendly service. I had soup and Lobster roll lunch for their special. I was amazed by how much of the lobster they were given. read more

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I gave this 3 stars because my prior experience influenced my lunch today. Last year I stopped by the Gloucester House and sat in the bar area. It wasn't too busy and I ordered fish & chips. Those were the best fish and chips ever! Back in town, I decided to drive up and get some more of the delicious fish and chips. The restaurant was busy being a weekend and we were seated in the back patio section - which was nice. Sunny, nice breeze from the water, good view of boats. I'm excited. I don't really look at the menu - just order the fish and chips! My friend ordered the honey & nut salmon and we split a bowl of the clam chowder. She ordered a diet coke and me a water. It took a bit of time, but the server came by with the drinks and soon after the soup & corn bread. The soup was good, the corn bread was excellent and things were looking up. Earlier in the day I ran a 5 mile run and was still a little thirsty. Mistake. The coke came in a regular sized cup, but the water was a small goblet, mostly of ice. It didn't last long, but the server was nowhere to be found. We waited and waited, still no sign of him. Eventually he returned to collect the soup bowl and he started to walk away - we had to ask for refills. I don't know where he went to get the refills because he was gone about 10 minutes before returning. Again, I started on the water, but realized I better pace myself. It might be a while before we saw him again - and it was. The next appearance was when he brought out the food. It looked great. 3 huge pieces of fish, and the salmon looked good as well. Last time the fish was crunchy and nicely fried - but this time, a little soggy. Maybe it was a soft fry? Somewhere between baked and fried. The fish was flaky and good. No vinegar - I had to ask for that, and since he was here, I had to ask for another water too. As it turns out the water was able to be refilled at a station close to our table - so why the long wait? Then the bill arrived. The fish and chips was showing as the $11.99 lunch portion, but the salmon, which my friend ordered from the lunch page was charged at the regular $21 price. She asked if she had not ordered the lunch dish. The server said oh yeah, took the ticket and was gone for a while. He returned with the price adjusted - which the difference between the regular and the lunch price is $10, so it is definitely noticeable. That made me wonder what he put in to the kitchen. Was it the lunch portion and he charge the wrong one, or did he order the regular portion? I don't really think he knew what he was doing. The food was good, but not nearly as good as it was before. The service was definitely weak. Too slow and a little unsure of what he was doing. Keeping the drinks full should be basic. After this experience, the Gloucester House wasn't as exciting as I remembered. read more

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Needs improvement. The staff was lovely and accommodating. The views are nice. I just took issue with very meh food. If this was a bar and the prices where half of what they were they might pull it off. But when billed as fine dining and the food prices are up there it should be on point. Most of the food came out over cooked, under flavored, or over sauced. The bathrooms by the bar where smelly and disgusting and the dining area was uncomfortable. Went there with a group and tried everyone's plates. None of it impressed me. The only thing I will get if I go in there again will be a drink. Again, staff is nice. Sit at the bar. Just eat somewhere else. read more

Had only a little bit of time to kill before going on the 7 seas whale watching tour and we wanted a small bit to eat until the tour was over. The Gloucester house was close by. We walked into the bar, the bartender was super nice. She ensured us our food would come out quickly so we wouldn't be late for our tour. We split the lobster roll with fries. Such a solid choice, it came out fast, hot, and with lots of flavor! The lobster was fresh and lightly dressed with some herbs and butter. The roll was soft stuffed full of that wonderful lobster meat. The beers were cold and they had a great selection for a small bar. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite before their tour leaves. read more