The food is fabulous Baked haddock and halibut risotto…read moreCooked just right..fresh and delicious

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!

The Seaport Grille is our new favorite restaurant! We went there for my husband's 58th birthday…read moreafter a friend recommended, and Seaport delivered a perfect celebratory dining experience. To start, the atmosphere is ideal for a beautiful summer night. It was airy, clean, lively and so inviting with twinkling ceiling lights. My family of 5 loved the overall decor. We also loved the view, ocean air and beautiful breeze as we ate the delicious food. We felt like we were on a Cape vacation. The food was just as satisfying. My husband said the baked haddock was the very best he's ever had. My Mediterranean salmon was also outstanding. My mother and sister raved about their appetizers, including jumbo shrimp, clams and steamers. Everything we ordered was excellent. I was especially pleased with the serving size. Some restaurants have a nice presentation, yet small serving size, but not Seaport, it had both. To top it off, the Sherry Berry is a dessert everyone must try! Perfect finish to a perfect meal. In addition to the restaurant itself and amazing food, the service was excellent. We were greeted by the extremely friendly manager, Carter, and were well taken care of by our personable waitress Kristina. She was so attentive and pleasant throughout our whole meal. Kristina was so busy, but she made us feel like we were her only party! By the end of our meal, we felt we made a friend during dinner and we will be back to see her requesting her table! Can't wait to return!

Wife and I visited on a cold night in February and got exactly what we were looking for, seafood!…read moreShe went for the lazy man lobster which was generous amount and seasoned with butter amd bread crumbs. I got the pan seared scallops. So good. Boothes were comfy and private. Service was attentive.

Food was good; the steak bruschetta was flavorful and an interesting combination of flavors…read more Haddock sandwich was decent. Nicely portioned, flaky piece of fish with fresh lettuce, tomato and thinly sliced onion. The fries were crisp, hot and salted perfectly. The tartar sauce was predictably if uneventful at best. The fried shrimp and fish n chips were cooked perfectly and portioned well. The ambiance was nice, decor is contemporary nautical, elegant and tasteful. As the crowd gathered, the noise level became unbearable. Couldn't hold a conversation without shouting across our tiny table. Our server was pulling double duty as bartender and handling two tables across from the bar which was unmanageable for one person. Service was slow... like really slow. 120 min for three fried entrees and one app. and we weren't in a rush but it took forever. I felt badly as they could have easily turned this table 2-3 times more than they did. Beer was cold. Ice water was aplenty. Food 7/10. Service was polite and friendly but slow as molasses. They need a full time bartender asap at least for weekend evenings when it's busier. For some added yet unexpected entertainment a rude senior was addressed by the manager for clanging his silverware on a glass for no reason other than to be rude and annoying while trying to get the attention of his server. This caused a bit of a stir because he raised his voice in disdain to being criticized for not acting appropriately. His childish tantrum was handled efficiently by the manager. She admirably suggested he leave the premises which would have been supported by the other patrons. Those present seemed to think an apology by this customer to the server for being disrespectful was in order but that didn't happen. Just an unfortunate event for an already struggling staff trying to shake things out at a newer business. The server didn't deserve this at all. I think they will be fine once all cylinders are firing.

Great meal after whale watching in Gloucester :). The potato skins hit the spot! They were heavy…read moreon the bacon! I had the lobster roll and it was pretty good. I liked the hint of garlic! It was relatively small I'd say but still quite good. The fries were soo crunchy I loved it! We finished our meal with the chocolate mousse cake which was divine! The service was reasonably fast even though the restaurant was crowded.

Excellent swordfish--my favorite--worth going out of our way! Tender, melt in your mouth!…read more Chicken tenders for my companion, tender, moist, yum. Great onion rings--not too large, perfect crunch.

Prices have gone insane and portions have shrunk George Castanza style. The old Causeway is dead…read more On the bright side no wait and plenty of parking. The ambiance is terrible when combined with the pricing. The old Causeway had charm. Rustic unstable tables in a semi clean setting with a terrible unisex bathroom in a non scenec difficult place to get to with limited parking. The old Causeway offered huge portions of fresh fish at a very good price point. It was worth the drive for many in the city or in neighboring towns. I was warned it had gone completely down hill, saw no wait and since we were starving we decided to eat. We did not choose wisely. The prices for most seafood exceeds that of Boston fine dining on the waterfront. The portions are small. The food just not that good. Rather than spoil your good memories of the old Causeway - SKIP IT.

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.

Really disappointed in the lobster rolls. We opted for two hot rolls but we should have started…read morewith one to try them out before committing. At $45 per roll, I want transcendent, fresh, buttery lobster. This was not it. The portions were large and they looked delish but the lobster was chewy and rubbery. The experience was also...not great. Grumpy lady at the register. They've set 18% tip as the default option on the register, which is annoying for serve-yourself counter service. Honestly, it felt like a tourist trap especially with the "as seen on TV" signage for Wicked Tuna near the entrance. As a MA resident, I was a lil embarrassed that I made such a bad choice for my first roll of the Summer.

Outside downtown Gloucester is a spot called Lobsta Land, a restaurant I finally visited after…read morepassing by it many times on my visits to the town. It's a nice and lively place with a beautiful marsh view at the deck area, a very pleasant area to sit in during summer. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait for a bit if you want a table. The service was good and the food came out pretty quickly. I got a bountiful fish n' chips, enough for two people to split which was a nice surprise. The clam chowder and calamari were top notch as well, and everything tasted very fresh which isn't a surprise given the location. Nice big chunks of clams in there which I appreciate. The portions overall were great. I caught a glimpse of other dishes and they looked quite elaborate! If you're into tuna, there's a layered tuna lasagna looking thing that a lot of people seemed to get. The seared salmon also seemed great. Next time I might try lobster!

Party of four, this place is pretty awesome and pretty busy. Live music, outdoor and indoor seating…read morewater views. 30-40 min wait cars parked on the side of the road for a mile. Fried calamari app- Coconut shrimp app- Wedge salad- Tuna tower- Swordfish special- ShortRib dinner- Filet of sole- Food was good, the lobster risotto with the swordfish was a little too goupy for me- The rest was good - I am not used to needing to ask for more unsweetened tea so I suffered with a dry mouth and empty cup- Do better- prices are a bit high but hey seafood is expensive and the setting is pretty awesome - Iwould say 4.5 stars servers need to pay more attention to the tables- I think if it were an alcohol drink it would have been filled.

Jean is an amazing bartender and even in the midst of the Lily Jean fundraiser crowd he was…read moreattentive. Food is always top notch so kudos to the kitchen! Scallops were baked to perfection and the lobster BLT and clam chowder were top notch. We look forward to returning often!

3 stars for the live music and the seafood. The service is strange. Disconnected bar, no waitstaff,…read moreand separate food counter is bizarre way for a place to be setup. The live music was great and added a refreshing light environment. The seafood here is worth the price and quality. Decent drinks. This is definitely a local place. Everyone knows everyone. I was an outsider for sure.

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

The fish is delicious and fresh at a reasonable price, the staff are friendly and effiecientread more