This is the quintessential local greasy spoon diner and I couldn't be more complimentary about that…read morestatement. Sit at the counter, mull over the menu with a fresh cup, and watch the day go by from the window. I love that the kitchen and dining room are staffed by the two sisters. This is the kind of place that the patrons and staff are on first name basis. Sure, you'll get visitors like me but this place is mostly locals. My favorite quirk is the Portuguese sausage - linguica; all the way in Gloucester? Count me in. Is every dish executed perfectly? Certainly not. But you can taste the love and care in every dish.

What a treat in the heart of coastal Gloucester! Two Sisters is a quaint, small diner right near…read morethe water, a prime location for anyone wishing for that small beach town feel. The wait staff makes every customer feel like they're a close friend, and the food was absolutely do die for. I got a simple serving of toast, eggs, potatoes and bacon, and it was some of the best I've ever had. I can't wait to come back when I visit next time!

i was looking for a brunch place open in gloucester on a sunday at 1pm, and george's restaurant &…read morebar seemed to be the only place open (in winter season). i am so glad i found this place! it's on a corner after the main rotary, street parking available. lilly & other staff all provided excellent service and a warm welcome. i tried their florentine benedict with a single jumbo blueberry pancake. their florentine benedict is so scrumptious, loaded with spinach & tomato and perfectly poached eggs. the blueberry pancakes are huge and completely stuffed with blueberries. i was so pleased when i asked if they had real maple syrup, and the gentleman who served me went and got it right away. and they don't overcharge for it like most places! they also have plenty of drink options available which all sounded delicious. florentine benedict 9.5/10 blueberry pancakes 10/10 overall, the meal was absolutely delicious, clearly a hometown staple for locals, and for good reason. not only that, they're reasonably priced and i will definitely return when in the area for breakfast or brunch. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 drinks: n/a services 5/5 george's restaurant & bar: 5/5

George's came up as a local spot! So glad that we went for breakfast. Got greeted immediately,…read morehowever had to wait for about 15 minutes because George was very busy and packed. Enjoyed looking at the photos and decorations on the wall. We sat at the bar and met couple of very nice ladies who ended up giving us additional local spots to check out during our stay. We ordered Nutella fresh toast, crab cake Benedict and George's Combo Breakfast. We devoured them -

Cute, small cafe, really delicious breakfast! Was hoping for fish cakes but they ran out by 11:30,…read morestill had fresh homemade muffins and had spinach/tomato eggs Benedict. Really delicious!

This is a very down home diner style breakfast spot. You are not to come here if you are expecting…read morefancy dishes & lavish tastes. The staff were all fantastic and friendly and our server was just the sweetest lady. She and I are in agreement that the hollandaise sauce is one of the best (and I freakin' LOVE hollandaise sauce, so this is coming with full judgement.) The space is quite small so I imagine it could feel a bit cramped when filled at max capacity. I suggest getting there before 10am to have more of the space to yourself. 10/10 would recommend. Might go back to drink hollandaise sauce.

What a fun experience it was to enjoy igloo dining at this venue. We had been to this restaurant in…read more2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic and ate in one of the igloos. I'm happy to report that the igloos available now are so much nicer, big, bright and clear and you can enjoy all of the beautiful water views. There is however a fee of $15pp for this experience. We dined with some friends and everybody enjoyed their cocktails and food. I started with the bang bang shrimp appetizer. What a bargain for $18! There were maybe 8-10 very large shrimp, and they were perfectly cooked. The fried haddock/chips was great, fish was crispy and delicious, but unfortunately the fries were not good and did not match the caliber of the food served. Limp, and probably were hanging around under a heat lamp :-( Overall, service was OK. Food arrived fairly staggered and one entree was very late. The runner confessed and said he dropped the plate and it had to be remade. It would have been nice if the server informed us. Despite the minor service hiccups (very young and likely inexperienced staff), the atmosphere and food are worth it. Give them a try!

We were closeby at a museum and wanted to go somewhere nice for lunch. This restaurant has lovely…read morewaterfront views. We sat outside and it was so pleasant. The food was really tasty. I got the seasonal arugula berry salad and hubby got the grilled chicken salad. We also got a delicious food board as an app. Overall delicious and enjoyable lunch for us.

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.

Breakfast all day here. Good selection of your favorite American egg dishes for breakfast. Quick…read moreand pleasant service. In a nice day, we could sit outside to enjoy the beach town atmosphere, but it was a bit too hot to sit outside comfortably so we decided to sit inside. A bit cramped but any dining venues in Rockport is like that. My omelette was perfect. No too dry or too wet. Good mix ratio of chorizo to the sautéed veggies. Good robust ice coffee to start my old and slow engine! We will be back again to have breakfast here.

My favorite meal of the day has always been breakfast! Had a recent girls weekend away to Salem,…read moreAirbnb was in Rockport. This place was in a great location on the main road within a short walk of the Airbnb. I had researched great Yelp choices for restaurants and tagged this as a gotta visit! Glad my friends spotted it and said let's go! Adorable, friendly, welcoming, local place (could tell by staff interactions with customers they knew each other well). Sat right at the counter facing the kitchen and watched these amazing gifted chefs at work. Had to have that gorgeous mouthwatering blueberry muffin!! Yummy! Split it with my buddy. If you have a sweet tooth, love cinnamon rolls, pancakes and pumpkin (hint of) get the cinnamon swirl pumpkin pancake!! Server said "psssst, don't add on syrup"; I was skeptical but she was soooooo right!! Scores up there as the best sweet breakfast I've ever had. I got boring after that-over easy eggs, toast, corned beef hash. Ooooh that hash though!! Honestly though by the amount of them coming out of the kitchen, their Bennies must be phenomenal. I really wanted one but lactose intolerance limits me (grrrr!) So, have one for me and let me know how incredible it is!!!

Charlie's Place Gloucester Mass…read moreWe decided to visit Gloucester in February 2026 as a way to help our relative get her new home ready for move-in. We took a Saturday off to do a little touring. After spending the morning touring Cape Ann, enjoying all the beauty there was to behold, we decided to go to Charlie's Place for lunch. It has the feel of a hometown diner without any appearance of a greasy spoon. The interior is very well maintained, extremely clean and pleasantly decorated. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. My sister-in-law had the pepper burger, which was smothered in red and green peppers and she ate every bite. She also enjoyed a cup of the fish stew. She has returned to Charlie's many times to have it again and again, it is that good! Large chunks of haddock crowd the serving while swimming in a buttery, thin, creamy broth. My husband and I made a meal of splitting three items: a bowl of the clam chowder, which has the authentic New England taste we were looking for, a simple turkey sandwich on rye and a side salad which was huge. We felt completely at ease in this restaurant which is obviously a local favorite and left feeling stuffed. The prices are very affordable. We truly enjoyed every bite in our first, but definitely not the last, time visiting Charlie's.

Went for lunch. Picked the simplistic thing - grilled cheese and tomato. Asked for cheddar, got…read moreAmerican. Order onions rings, not cooked all the way. Yuck. Heard breakfast is good - not lunch!

They were rude . It was Sunday and they quit setting at 11:15 we were there about two minutes after…read moreand were told we should find somewhere else.

Once again, I returned to Rockport. And every morning was started at Hula Moon…read more Some folks may look at it as just another greasy spoon diner. I do not. The service is quick and friendly. Breakfast is made exactly as ordered. But what is special is hearing the locals that stop in first thing in the morning. Such a wonderful atmosphere. Try the Belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. Yum.

Lobstaland is our official 1st night dinner spot on our annual girls' fall trips! We absolutely…read moreloved it! The lobster roll and seafood risotto are to die for!!!! The clam chowder is spectacular! We loved the food, the drinks and the service !! It is our go to spot!

Good food and service. Easy location for access. Highly recommend. Very clean and friendly.read more

One of our favorite places to visit whenever we're in the area. The parking lot is fairly small…read moresince most of the parking spots have signs saying that they're reserved for the ice cream shop. The tables are closely packed together and the restaurant can get crowded at times. The staff are friendly and were able to give us good recommendations. The fried clams were crispy on the outside and very tender on the inside. The smelt were on the larger size so the larger bones were harder to chew on. The pastas came in some of the largest portions that I've ever seen from a restaurant. There were very generous portions of seafood in both of the pasta dishes that we order and I would definitely recommend the seafood marinara and the lobster mac&cheese to anyone who goes. The dishes are great for sharing and I will happily go back the next time I am out there

Another great visit! Whenever we are in the Boston area, we make a visit to The Causeway. Great…read morefood (very fresh seafood) and service. We ordered cups of clam chowder. Their cups a huge! Clam chowder is a bit bland but everything about it is so fresh especially the clams, very tender! We split the clam belly plate (with Fries and coleslaw) and glad we did! I remembered how large the plates were last visit! The clam bellies were ver tender, lightly breaded, and not a hint of grease. Definitely the BEST fried clams around! They also have fried oysters and scallops that looks tempting! At the table next to us, steamers that looked amazing. I don't think the menu has changed since we have been coming which is fine with us! Giorgio was our server, excellent and helpful! Even with how busy it was, he did circle back to check on us. He didn't need to refill dri KS, they serve them in ginormous cups! Come hungry!