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    1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar

    3.7 (202 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Scallops
    Debby D.

    Sitting ocean front with great seafood and service, what could be better? Both Maine and Mass oysters, great cocktails and bread with onion butter, all good! Kody to take care of our reservations and Vanessa to serve us, both very nice.

    Local Tuna Tartare
    Connor M.

    Delicious Tuna Tartar and Tomahawk steak tonight! Highly recommend trying 1606 for all variety of good & drinks. They are consistently delivering quality food!

    Perfect Holiday Party Venue We hosted a "friends" holiday party fireside at The Beauport Hotel and it was absolutely wonderful. Emily (Restaurant AGM) was fantastic helping with the planning, with Gail (Hostess Manager) stepping in seamlessly to ensure everything ran smoothly, staying way over her already long shift. Chef Jon and his team delivered incredible food, and our servers, Katie and Chelsea, were so attentive and went way out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful time throughout the evening. The Beauport Hotel setting is truly magical -- it genuinely feels like Christmas the moment you walk in. The décor is beautiful, the atmosphere inviting, and the team clearly cares about creating special experiences. We also hired local piano player Jack Favazza, who added the perfect festive touch. Our friends had an amazing night, and we're so lucky to have The Beauport right here in our backyard. Thanks for all you do!

    Katherine B.

    I had my wedding dinner here and it was magical! Jessica helped prepare for the evening and was in touch a couple months before, sorting out details with me. I had an intimate dinner with 12 people in the private room and Arwen was our server. She was so excellent; she was warm, attentive and knowledgeable. The table was set beautifully and met every expectation. Everyone really enjoyed their meals, especially the oysters and french fries! I love this restaurant and will be back and recommend to anyone in Gloucester. What a gem!

    Ayatt A.

    Beautiful views, friendly service, great drinks, wide menu selection, and delicious food! We especially loved the funghi pizza and the fried calamari. The tuna nicoise salad special was tasty but the color of the tuna was a little off-putting. Overall we had a great experience and cant wait to come back!

    Croissant sandwich with potatoes
    Lily G.

    Great food, even better views! Service is good too, we went for brunch on a Tuesday morning. The menu is varied and comprehensive for a hotel breakfast, there was also a buffet available. I picked a croissant sandwich with bacon on thee side and avocado added, we also got an everything bagel with lox added. They forgot to put the bacon on the side for mine, noticed it before I said anything when the food was brought to the table, and redid the egg for me which was very nice. The croissant sandwich and the side potatoes (seasoned to perfection) were each very good, they happened to have excellent croissants which is a rarity on the north shore. Parking was also very easy, they have their own lot and there's another public lot down the street. The ambience is spectacular. The view is amazing and there's ample outdoor seating.

    Crab cake
    Katie H.

    My fiancé brought me to this hotel for our anniversary and 1606 (the hotel restaurant) was strongly recommended to us by friends. Make sure to call ahead to make reservations if you're heading there for dinner especially on a weekend! Okay so...where to begin. Everything was so good we came back twice already and I'll bring every Boston visitor I have here!! We ordered the crab cake which was large and had a hearty amount of crab meat. Between the two of us the crab cake and delicious clam chowder (large size) were sufficient for dinner and we ended up having to take our entree to go we were so full! The house tartar sauce was perfection. We loved the half bottle of wine option and views were amazing despite a bit of a stormy weekend. Complimentary bread was delish and served with a house made fig tarragon butter. Can't wait to come back. ;tldr order the crab cake and the clam chow you won't be disappointed.

    Haddock Casserole
    Gina D.

    This restaurant more than likely doesn't need my review because it is a well known spot in Gloucester. But I have been here many times now and not leaving a review feels rude. First, I would like to say that all of the wait staff is wonderful. They are very nice and top notch professionals. The indoor ambiance is nice and comfortable but the outdoor deck is the place to be with fireplaces, heat lamps, mushrooms and personal table fireplaces. The mood is rich and waterfront property. But that doesn't mean a regular Joe won't have a great time here. Things to note: the appetizers are gargantuan in size so be ready to share. The short rib appetizer can easily be a meal and you must have the pear salad or the fig salad. These two dishes will convert any carnivore into eating clean. But the short rib is reasonably priced and a creatively delicious dish. The dinner offering change because the seafood is fresh. So over the summer I had a tuna meal that was caught the same day. I have never tasted tuna so fresh and I love sushi. I had a pasta dish once and it wasn't my cup of tea but the haddock carousel is delish! But to be honest the appetizers are very creative. The dinner options are delicious seafood and steak options. The vegetable pairings are also to be praised. Go 9 months of the year when you can be outside. Nothing beats the beach view and the whole beachfront atmosphere. The food is worth it but the entire experience is a must. I forgot to mention, if you're a fan of Wicked Tuna, you have a good chance of seeing the captains eating here. My friend visited from NYC and I brought him because he is a huge fan and BOOM! Wicked Tuna was right behind us!

    Jonah Crab Cake
    Julianne W.

    1606 was unbelievable. From the service to the food to the view, everything was fantastic! The homemade crab cake was the best I have ever had - the bean and corn salad and avocado was a lovely touch. We also had the lobster bisque, clam chowder, scallops, Bianco pizza, and caprese and Caesar salads. Every single item was to die for. And the drinks were lovely, and the service by Livvy was phenomenal!!! 12/10 experience, and will be returning!

    Native Maine Lobster Roll
    Danica V.

    Made a reservation for 8 in advance a week prior for my cousin's night before the wedding celebratory dinner and overall it was a wonderful time! The oysters were delicious, the lobster roll was a bit pricey BUT coming with a great serving of side salad was perfect. The pasta options my friends ordered were plentiful as well. Our server was wonderful and very attentive to our large party.

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    My mom and I stopped in at Drift for an afternoon drink when we spent the day in Gloucester a week…read moreor so ago. The day got a little rainy, and we had some time before our dinner reservation. We saw Drift and their Harbor views and their TVs playing the third place game of the World Cup. The service was really friendly, and my mom and I enjoyed a glass of wine and a beer, the view, and the game. (They have food, but we were just having some drinks before our dinner reservation.) It was a nice place to relax for a bit after touristing around Gloucester all day!

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