Destino's is a solid spot to grab a sub, just a bit off the main strip in Gloucester. It feels like…read morea pretty local spot with a family vibe. They offer a good range of sandwiches and you can customize them to your liking. I almost got the Chicken Parm but they didn't have mozzarella, which I found to be a bit odd and disappointing. However, my Chicken Teriyaki was yummy! There's plenty of seating and you can help yourself to the salad bar while you wait, especially if there's a bit of a line. Solid spot!

Mmm mmmm mmm! Just look at that super loaded, sliced and chopped pieces of mouthwatering goodness!…read moreGrab some extra napkins and unhinge your jaw, folks for the real sub deal! It's called The Alex and it's a combo of the Italian and Combination sandwiches, having ham and turkey added in. Bursting with puckery dill pickles relish, tangy onions, chunky tomatoes, creamy cheeses, all the meats, a perfect amount of olive oil & seasonings, all tucked into a super soft French roll - it's what sandwich dreams are made of! We got ours to go, but there were plenty of indoor tables for those who wish to linger. Parking lot for a few cars as well as street parking.

I visited Gloucester to catch up with a friend, and Maria gave a very warm welcome while it was…read morepacked on a Thursday during the dinner rush. I just met her, but I felt like I was coming home. I waited for my friend to arrive & a couple bar seats to open up, and there were about two dozen people who came in after me while the wait was predicted to be an hour since most had just been seated, so they left. I wish they waited because it did clear up after about 30-40 minutes, but it was hard to predict on a Thursday at 7:30pm during a random downpour. I would encourage anyone to try The Burn, and to wait if needed. It's updated nicely, a bit cozy yet spacious when you're seated. Jess, our bartender, is also very welcoming and hospitable. I ordered a Gold Rush: ghost tequila, cointreau, pineapple, jalapeño & lime; I recall telling my friend, "this is exactly how I wish all my drinks tasted." I ordered the meatballs appetizer, and they got the haddock sandwich. The fries were excellent, and the meatballs were great. My friend loved their sandwich, fresh local haddock of course. Jess helped me make my decision between 3 options and it was perfect for my tastes and appetite of the evening. gold rush 10/10 meatballs 10/10 The Burn has excellent food & service, an elevated casual vibe, and warm, welcoming service. I will return here, and highly recommend it. They are located at the Blackburn building built in 1900, and just celebrated their 1st anniversary. Here's to many more! ambiance: 5/5 food: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 The Burn: 5/5

My husband and I came here last night (Saturday) for dinner. There were two empty seats at the bar…read more April waited on us and she was fantastic! She made me a yummy espresso martini, and let my husband borrow her cheaters (glasses) so he could read the menu! We started with the butter & garlic shrimp appetizer and split the steak tips dinner, served with French fries. Both dishes were delicious. When we left, the hostess came after us thinking we had left our eye glasses on the bar. What a sweetie. We told her they're Aprils!

Bishco is a regular lunch stop for us. Wonderful food, soup and sandwiches. Delightful service.read more

Amazing food! Huge portions and friendly service! We loved the crab pita and the bacon!read more

Stopped in for lunch this weekend. Great vibe for the place, great sandwiches. Awesome service!…read more Cant wait to come for a blizzard!

My daughter and I were out of towners and felt like we had hit the local hot spot for sure(which is…read morewhat we look for). Food was delicious and service was great There was one waitress and one cook and they were rocking that packed house! You could not tell by the food or service that they were the only ones working.

We sat outside and it was a bit chilly but my soup soon took care of that! Service was fantastic as…read morewas the food and drinks! They were careful of my husband's soy allergy and he loved his dish even thou he thinks the scallops were a little off and the Margarita was a bit weak. All in all it was a great time!

Came here for a late lunch after wandering around Gloucester. It was pretty bustling even at 2PM…read more Inside is big and spacious with lots of seating and great sea breeze. We ordered: lobster roll, cioppino, fried clams and fried calamari duo platter The cioppino was our favorite part given how it includes so much and so many varieties of seafood in it. It's definitely too big for one, and it'd be your whole meal for two. Having some savory broth hit the spot after we were sweating a lot from being outside. The fried clams and calamari was a bit confusing. We saw the fried clams on the menu and was intrigued by it. The server recommended us getting the duo platter. We're not sure how that would be different than getting the fried clams and fried calamari separately as appetizers. The batter overall wasn't light and airy enough. It was a bit The clams were a bit of a letdown. It wasn't as sweet and juicy as I'd like. Multiple pieces also tasted muddy. Calamari wasn't special either. The batter was too thick on many pieces that I didn't want to eat much. Lobster roll was alright. It came with big chunks of lobster meat, but flavorwise nothing super outstanding. FYI their soft drinks come from a fountain. My coke didn't taste too watery at least.

This was our first meal as we entered Maine. We drove around looking at the cute little town and…read moresaw this on our way through to see the Lighthouse. We decided to stop in and grab lunch. I always use Yelp to see what is around and this looked like a good option. So glad we stopped! My husband had the swordfish. He said the best swordfish he had the whole trip!!! Nice large piece of fish and he said it had little too much blacking seasoning but he was it was amazing. I could not decide what I wanted because it all looked so good. It was lunch and I really wanted the Risotto. But, I didn't want anything super heavy. Glad I chose it anyway. Holy smokes was it delicious. The risotto was perfectly cooked and not too buttery. I have found Maine loooves their butter & often drown their dishes. This was perfect. The fish was amazing and I definitely over ate!! Thinking back, this was one of my most favorite meals in all of Maine. I still dream of that Risotto.

on vacation with a group of seafood lovers who really wanted to try this place - i was rightfully…read moreapprehensive since i didn't see any vegan options on their menu. i had hoped they could modify a pasta dish (by just removing the sausage/fish) but the kitchen advised they wouldn't do so because it would alter the flavor. disappointing but i was hungry so i ended up ordering a baked potato and the seasonal veggie which was corn on the cob. i did really enjoy the lavender sunset martini, though, and our server kyleigh(sp?) was very friendly and attentive.

I'm fairly new to the area and after trying out a few local restaurants that were just "blah" I…read morestumbled across this quaint little gem. We did not have a reservation as it was a Wednesday night and I figured we didn't need one but lucky for us the young girl who greeted us quickly found us a table. Shortly after we were greeted by our waitress Cathy, or Christy? I don't normally do restaurant reviews because I find it a bit tacky but our experience here was something I will never forget. I have food allergies and our waitress took the time to go through the entire menu with us without making us feel like a burden. She was wonderful attentive, and made us feel like family. We got the Salmon dish, it was cooked to perfection and the filet mignon, which was equally as great. Our waitress recommended Key Lime pie for dessert and it was delicious. Everything about this restaurant is spot on. We will be back.

Nice restaurant, good service, mediocre food. The braised short ribs were dry, the lamb chops…read moreovercooked.

My wife my /Son and I visited Machaca in Gloucester Ma for the first time …read more Great tasting food and very good service. The servers are very attentive, especially Brett super guy .they brought what we wanted more right away I can't say enough good things about the place and Brett. The female servers that helped were also super, I'm sorry that I didn't catch their name.

Ordered a 90$ food order for pick up. ETA was 6:49. Arrived the food wasn't ready, bartender asked…read moreif I wanted a drink, said yes, as one figures it was comped due to delayed service. 15-20mins go by food comes out. Bartender charges me for the beer. Quite the hospitality. And the messed up my order missing a few items to boot! Great stuff!

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.

Don't be fooled by the humble exterior come on in and be amazed. Our server Patricia was friendly…read moreand helpful. Oh and the food was delicious. I mean really really good. Skip the downtown shenanigans and stop in for lunch or dinner.

really great pizza, fast and yummy. small inside, a few tables outside. if you are done woth fish…read moreeat here!

Cute little shop on Main St! I went in right after the opened on Saturday. I got a cheese pizza and…read more2 diet cokes. I think it was about $20 and I think it was worth it. I ate the entire pizza. The sauce isn't herby, the tomato taste is the most prominent. Sometimes you get a sauce that you can't even taste the tomatoes which is weird because it's the prominent ingredient. However, the sauce and crust go very well together. It's a solid pizza and the cheese tastes very fresh. The people at the shop were really nice as well.