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    Charlie's Place

    3.7 (138 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Fishermen's platter (shrimp, scallop, haddock, whole belly clam)
    Lilian W.

    This was a great place for a quick stop after a day at the beach! It was busy but the servers were great and attentive. Unfortunately they were out of utensils for some reason. We got a fisherman's platter dinner, a small scallops, and mozzarella sticks. It was plenty of food for the three of us and we had plenty of leftovers. Overall the seafood tasted fresh and delicious. The shrimp was massive, the scallops were so juicy, and the clams were whole belly, not just strips! The breading was a bit on the dry side and not seasoned much, so we had to use a lot of tartar sauce, ketchup, and occktail sauce for flavor.

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    Nicholas P.

    Small restaurant cute food was straight to the point in a summer beach town .... Service was all so good .....

    Chicken fongers
    Carol T.

    It was busy on this school vacation day, even at 130pm. I posted my name and name and number in our party on the whiteboard in the entryway. We were seated after a short wait as they really husstled getting tables clean as people were leaving, very efficient and great teamwork. The tables were clean and the servers were friendly and very attentive. My granddaughter had her favorite chicken fingers. She said Charlies is the best, crisp and delicious. My daughter got a burger with sweet potato fries that she was very happy with. I got the coconut shrimp. They were crispy and absolutely yummy. I opted for onion rings instead of fries. They were perfect, crisp and not at all greasy.

    Haddock chowder
    Victoria D.

    Ate at Charlie's yesterday. Spouse and I  had a cup of haddock chowder and we split a fried clam dinner (which has gotten a little pricey at $35). But it was all excellent and worth the price. Oh yeah, the coffee was fresh and tasted good too.

    Lobster bisque

    This delicious and cozy spot is about 2 mins drive from Good Harbor Beach and has great parking! They offer take out for beach goers and indoor dining for everyone else! Their lobster bisque is very creamy and light! Also, (not picture) the fresh onion rings and sweet potato fries with ranch is delicious! The haddock sandwich and buffalo tender meal is great! Service and Waitresses are very pleasant and on top of service!

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    Great lobster roll. So-so haddock chowder. Clean, diner type atmosphere. Friendly prompt service.

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    9 years ago

    I would not suggest this place for any meal. The clams were soggy and service was sub-par.

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    The Lobster

    The Lobster

    4.3
    (78 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Food was outstanding, my husband has the tuna sandwich and I had the lobster grilled cheese. It was…read moreyummy. The Manager was super friendly, my husband was asking where some of the boats are that are featured on Wicked tuna and she was happy to give him directions to see some of the boats even called one of the boat captains to see if his boat was at the dock. We are headed there now!

    We went whale watching and then decided to have a local meal. My colleague chose this restaurant,…read morewhich is probably the highest-rated on Gloucester. It was incredibly crowded on Friday night, with wait times starting at half an hour, but the food was just average. Good restaurants are rare in small towns. 1.5 lb Steamed Lobster: The lobster was very cheap, only $32 for 1.5 lbs. It was relatively fresh, with firm meat and some paste, but not particularly plump, especially the claws, which were rather empty. Halibut Risotto: The halibut meat was coarse and tough. The risotto was cooked more like porridge than a firm, undercooked texture. Clam Chowder: Extremely salty. Truffle Fries: Quite ordinary. The fries were a bit cold, and it had black truffle and Parmesan cheese, but that was just about it. Pasta Chix Caesar Pesto: A seasonal dish, served to the kids at our table. The pesto had a strong raw nutty flavor, and the pasta was overcooked; no wonder the kids didn't like it, lol. Prickly Pear Spritz: It tasted like no alcohol, and no pear aroma; it was just like a glass of berry lemonade... and it was even served in a plastic cup--so unrefined!

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    CAL's Lobster Roll
    CAL's Lobster Roll
    Lobster roll with butter and French fries (there are WAY more fries!!! Promise - just shared with my friend)

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    The Blue Collar Lobster

    4.0
    (22 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I came here on a rainy day and we were able to order outside and bring our food inside the bar area…read morewhich had plenty of seating. I got an espresso martini which hit the spot. The lobster roll was the main reason we came here and was not disappointed! It was very fillings and it is market priced. I highly recommend this spot for anyone visiting Gloucester.

    Went for national onion ring day and for some seafood. I got the bang bang shrimp on salad and my…read morehusband got a whole boiled lobster. The onion rings are low breaded more tempura style and still have some bite left to them, making them easier to eat than ones that have been fried to an inch of their life and come out in one piece from breading that could stand up on its own. These were refreshing in an area where deep fried food can leave you feeling heavy for hours. The bang bang shrimp were delicious, similar battering and frying with a thai chili style sauce. It is not very spicy, but the problem was deciding on what kidn of salad dressing to get with it on a salad. I recommend not getting the salad and just an order of shrimp with ranch. The salad was romaine and parm shavings. No other vegetables to speak of, but the shrimp was phenomenal. Additionally the lobster comes with butter, wet naps and an additional tray for the shell as you work your way t hrough. A nice setup, a nice view, and good food.

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    The grand stage of Art where fools and enlightened suffer together. You're welcome. --AndyWainwright
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    Roy Moore Lobster

    Roy Moore Lobster

    4.5
    (710 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    The best seafood -- boiled lobster -- we've had in the "greater Boston" area. $18 for a 1.25 lb…read morelobster . Lobsters are local of Rockport -- in opposed from being shipped from Maine.

    Roy Moore Lobster is a very popular seafood spot in Bearskin Neck, Rockport!…read more It's finally lobsta season & I'm glad we got to stop by. The line is a little long but does move quick. They have tables in the back & to get there, you have to walk through this tiny alley way. Note: not many tables available. Be prepared to possibly share a table with others! Here's what we ordered from our visit: - boiled lobsters 1 1/4 lb (2)-- $18/ea - clam chowder (4)-- $7/ea - smoked salmon --$8 - hot lobster roll-- $32 - stuffed clam (2)--$3/ea - Coca Cola We decided to get the 1lb1/4 boiled lobsters. It was $18/each and we got two of them. Looking back, we probably should've just gotten the 3/$50 deal but it's okay. This comes with melted butter on the side. Lobsters were fresh & easy to eat. No complaints here. My favorite was the clam chowder! It had the perfect consistency, not runny & not too thick. It was also pretty flavorful! The only thing I would've liked to add is a little salt but other than that, very good. I'm a lover of New England Clam Chowder & this was exactly what I was looking for! Now, as for the smoked salmon, I would not order this again. I don't really know how to feel about this to be honest but it just was not my cup of tea. I like baked salmon, broiled salmon, and fried salmon, but I did not like this. Very dry & bland. I personally had the hot lobster roll, which was sautéed in butter. Not bad overall. It was not the best hot lobster roll I've had but it was serviceable. I didn't expect it to be so tiny haha. Seems like lobster rolls in general have shrunk. For the price & the size, it's not bad. I've had $50 lobster rolls that were the same size and less enjoyable, so I guess I can consider this one a win! I think next time, I will opt for a boiled lobster instead. Lastly, the stuffed clams were all right. They were okay; more stuffing than clams. The food also wasn't very hot, just warm cold. Overall, not a bad spot to hit up for some fresh seafood. Prices aren't too bad & the food is definitely fresh!

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    Lobster tanks
    Lobster roll, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder
    Lobster roll, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder
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    Turner's Seafood Market

    Turner's Seafood Market

    4.5
    (39 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Wow wow wow l, the best fish and chips I have ever had and I've had them in Scotland. Don't get me…read morewrong. They were amazing in Scotland and Ireland but this place definitely compares, best batter I've ever had. Off the beaten path just a little bit from downtown Gloucester but well worth it. Will definitely be back and make this our go to place for fish and chips when in mass

    We decided on a whim to check out this joint. As we had a tour the night before about it being…read morehaunted and waitresses seeing a ghost We liked the vibe it has inside. It wasn't too crowded. We did not order any special cocktails. They didn't have a huge list to begin with. Only a few beers on draft. The have the 2nd level ropes off ( where the ghost was seen) we saw no one going up there. ( not even staff). We sat at a booth high top style table. It was cool how they had seating at the bar and it's right by the kitchen. Our service was good. Very prompt and polite. Our friends ordered the calamari app and bread. Which the bread does run $4 but so worth it! So fluffy and freshly made. We all ate something seafood related. I definitely thought bigger than my belly. I had the fried fish sandwich with cheddar cheese on brioche bread. Comes with 2 sides: picked the garlic & buttered spinach and a baked potato. The sandwich did have a side of what tasted like their own house made tartar sauce. One of our guests split a cobb salad and another one ordered fish n chips that they all enjoyed.

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    One part of the dinning area
    One part of the dinning area
    Turner's Seafood Market
    Operating hours along with beautiful window plants

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    Operating hours along with beautiful window plants

    Charlie's Place - seafood - Updated July 2026

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