Comfort Food. Amazing Cobb Salad with Grilled Salmon. Huge platter of the best Nachos ever with spicy chicken guacamole & sour cream. Garlic Shrimp with an Asian Slaw. Delicious Root Beer Steak Tips. Brick oven pizzas. Delicious Warm Cookie & Ice Cream Dessert. You have to keep going back to try all the good things on the menu. Great Atmosphere. Delicious Bites. Friendly Staff. One of my favorite restaurants! read more

Magnolia 525 Tavern - Cobb Salad with Grilled Salmon - New American Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Exceptional food, service, and hospitality! Seriously kind staff and great quaint atmosphere.

just celebrated our 50th anniversary there May 13, 30 guests and we couldn't have been happier! Working with Tamie was a pleasure, she was so warm & accommodating. Loved the apps & cocktails, got raves on the filet & hot lava cake! Kudos & thanks to Tamie, our waitresses, bartender, & chef - you all made it a great evening! Katie K read more

This place used to have good food and was a fun place to visit. Our meal this weekend was terrible at best. Pizza was raw, apps were cooked twice and dried out. Took an hour for our food to come out so it sat under the lamps for ever. The help walks around unhappy. The place has become toxic. read more

We had the most fantastic dinner here tonight. Awesome outdoor dining was delightful. Husband had steak tips and almost liked the plate clean. I had goat cheese salad- simply delish And shrimp scampi- absolutely Devine. I love this place and am so pleased with the new outdoor seating. I can't say enough about the food read more

525 is an absolute gem in the Magnolia neighborhood of Gloucester. The food, service and atmosphere are truly exceptional. It's a place that feels like family, and we are so blessed to have them at the center of our community! Oh and Larry's sauce??? Forget the North End! Run don't walk whenever you see it on the menu! It is one of the most divine red sauces I have ever tasted, especially when combined with his eggplant parm! read more

Went to brunch- the Bloody Mary bar is a hit IMO. Service and food great. The booths are comfortable and cozy.

it really sucks and i've been waiting for an hour and a half. Still nothing DO NOT COME HERE not worth the wait.

We (4 of us) went there last night because we were in the area and it looked super cute. We were greeted right away and sat at our table. Server came to our table promptly with a second server that was training (foreshadowing). We ordered soups and drinks. Drinks were great. After the drinks came out we ordered an app which came before our soups. Soups came and tasted fantastic but could tell they were forgotten. Still no big deal all was well. We ordered our food and I got the ribeye special. Food took a bit but it was nice and cute and we were having a great time. My ribeye came and it was solid grey throughout. I ordered it Med Rare. I very politely told our waitress that my steak was over cooked and they took it back to get a new one. Everyone else's food was cooked perfectly. They brought me a second steak that was flash seared, cold on the inside. I said to my waitress "I'm sorry... this is really kind of under cooked could they cook it a bit longer?" To which her response was to yell at me and tell me "the first steak was perfect and she did me a favor by getting me a new one." I told her that I ordered med rare and solid grey was not med rare and she argued more. I asked could I just get the steak tips that my friend ordered cause they seem to be able to cook those just fine. The waitress punted our table to the trainee for the rest of the night who to be honest was awesome!! I guess she doesn't like to go back to the tables she yells at... Got my tips they were perfect and we finished our dinner and left. Told the trainee waitress how awesome she was. They didn't take anything off the bill but that was expected. I will say for as good as 90 percent of our meal was, the 10 percent of getting yelled at will make me never want to go back. My ratings broken down: Food (fully cooked food was great) 1st waitress (made entire table uncomfortable) Trainee waitress (saved the night for the other waitress) Drinks (good but out of a few things on menu) Price (slightly over priced) read more

So so good last night, the baked haddock was so perfectly cooked and was fantastic. My husband had the root beer steak tips- perfection Mom had the blueberry salad with shrimp , she said it was wonderful! Another wonderful meal at 525 Magnolia Thank you !!! read more

I have been once before and glad I came back. We ended up here last night on a hot summer evening. Lots of people dining outside, which looked like a great ambiance. We sat at the bar, had a great margarita. The food was great, we both enjoyed our meals of nachos and a grilled chicken sandwich. The other meals I saw looked very good, and all at the bar eating said they love the food. Our waitress was cheerful, personable and kept us happy the whole time. It's a nice friendly atmosphere for drinks, apps or a nice meal. It's just cozy and comfortable. We will go back again! read more

We have been going to 525 since they first opened. We have always had a positive experience!! The food is always great and the owners Tammy and Larry are very professional and work incredibly hard to please the customer! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming!! Very clean too!! read more

Delicious meal on Saturday night. Much appreciation to Jackie and the owners. We were greeted warmly and we decided to sit at the bar and enjoyed an outstanding dinner. My husband and I chose one of the specials, Prime Rib, which was cooked perfectly for both of us. Meal came with mashed potatoes, string beans and au jus. My husband also had the special Harvest Salad, which he enjoyed very much. The fried Cauliflower app was tossed in sweet Chile garlic sauce, so yummy. We will be back to this lovely gem restaurant on 12 Lexington Ave. Magnolia Mass. Thank you, Fred and Lenore Habeeb read more

tl;dr: Sit in a visible space and you'll have the time of your life. Magnolia 525 is--shocker--in Magnolia. It breaks my heart to say this, but let's be real: right now, there's just not a ton of reason to come to Magnolia unless you're specifically coming to somewhere like 525. So is it worth the trip? In a word: yes. 525 has a great, modern-but-not-pretentious ambiance. Their food is almost universally amazing; I'll admit I was skeptical when I saw some of the prices, but I've never regretted paying them once I've finished. They have a California-style sandwich which is to die for; it's not on their dinner menu any more, unfortunately, but if it's slow they may be able to make it anyway. Which leads to the big question: if you love it so much, why not five stars? It's because I've had a very consistent experience: if it's slow and/or you're sitting at a visible table, you're fine. If it's busy, though, and you're sitting at an out of the way space (or eating dinner at the bar), it can be a very long wait between server visits. That would be a problem for some, but not for everyone--and again, if you're there during an off-hour it's not even a problem at all. I will, therefore, definitely be going back. Hopefully, I'll see you there! read more

Excellent steak tips best lasagna evah. Attentive servers, overall great vibe.

Haven,t been to 525 for quite a while the waitress was a peach and there was new staff at the bar, who looked happy and inviting so we thought we were safe. Wrong! As I went to the ladies room I noticed at a woman standing at the entrance , so I gave her a nod and smile, I received a a grimace and a snarl...yikes wondered who this person was! low and behold when I asked the waitress , I was informed the new manager! My partner had asked this woman when she walked by what her role was, the answer was a gnarly " I help out here!" Then he asked for cheaters, the answer "we don't have any" with gnarl. She turned a minute later with a pair ,no words, just the glasses. Yikes...thank goodness the waitress was a peach.. now for the food...we ordered cocktails, they arrived exactly as we asked! Then the pizza came...it was awful, doughy, giant tomato slices and very little pepperoni ! The waitress asked if we enjoyed it when she noticed the doughy pieces left on the tray.....we told her it really wasn't,t very good and we had had pizza there months before that was great! She immediately apologized and said the chef would like to know that there was a problem and he would certainly check into it......again if it were not for the waitress being efficient, professional and sympathetic we would have not paid for the pizza and left very unhappy. This restaurant is fairly young and has had several managers, and the previous managers had a wonderful way with public relations and making customers feel welcome. Food is sometimes unpredictable but good customer service should never be unpredictable .This new manager can learn better customer service from the staff ! So five stars to the staff....2 stars for the food and none for the manager! Went back last evening! Manager gone! Yeah. Atmosphere was great! Bartender and waitstaff pleasant and happy! Wonderful to see the change! Food mediocre but did not matter because the experience was so very pleasant! read more

We recently had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding at this beautiful restaurant. We had worked with the owner, Tamie, in the past and knew we would be in great hands. Tamie is attentive as well as incredibly accommodating. Our guests commented on the delicious food and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend Magnolia 525 for your next special event or a date night! read more

We went last night and it was very cozy inside. Had the haddock which was fresh and delicious. REAL mashed potatoes- delish. My husband had root beer steak tips which were excellent. I tried them and wow - must be a secret recipe! We were celebrating so we had the warm cookie and the lava cake for dessert and both were excellent. Service was very friendly and the owner was walking around attending to details so we met him too. We will be back! read more

Two words describe to describe this place; "Wicked pissah". That is Gloucesta slang for excellent. I had a cup of chowda which was great. Nice, thick and hardy. For dinner i had the fried calamari.. Absolute perfect. I took a taste of my wifes rootbeer and soy sauce marinated steak tips.. Tender as you can get.. Go here NOW, or atleast when they open read more

first time at 525, but it won't be our last. a nice, cozy, neighborhood pub with fantastic food. we split the Brussels Sprouts which were done perfectly, probably the best I have ever had. for dinner I had the short ribs and my wife had the maple glazed salmon. both we're tasty, but the short ribs were so tender I didn't need a knife and the sauce ladled on top was super flavorful. the service was awesome (Ellen) and the owner was around too and very friendly. All in all, a great place to go for dinner, we'll be back. read more

Nice vibe. I've eaten here a few times and never been disappointed. Yummy comfort food destination, worth the drive, off the beaten path. Good service, generous portions, good cocktails. Seafood risotto was outstanding. Bring back the meatloaf! read more

Magnolia 525 Tavern - New American Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Hate to do this, but really disappointed after brunch there today. Have had a couple luke warm experiences with 525 over the past couple years (we live nearby) and really wanted to give them another shot. Over 2 hours for our food (eggs) to come out. After letting the manager know, we were offered a complimentary dessert or $20 off. Too little, too late. Without much effort at all, so much more could have been done throughout the meal to make it better.. like simply letting us know our food would take that long (we had a 10 month old with us...). Unfortunately I don't think we'll be back. read more

Amazing. What a surprise! Low-key; super fresh. Great cocktails. Big portions. We will be back for sure.

First time here. Got the root beer steak tips and the short rib tacos. Very impressed by the food. The inside is very clean and crisp. I'm going to try to book Valentines Day here with my wife. Had Sandra for a server, she was polite and got our orders right. Really liked this place. read more

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Checked this place out last night... so cozy and inviting inside. We ordered a pizza, came back piping hot. Pizza was saucy and cheesy ,absolutely delicious. Service was great. Can't wait to go back read more

Sat at the bar for a drink and a few apps. Got the nachos which were so good! A margherita pizza and some potato skins that were equally tasty! The bartender was really nice and mixed a mean drink. Also, the root beer steak tips are something you should absolutely try. 100% satisfied! read more

What an awesome find in the little hamlet of Magnolia. I love this place! Walking in for the first time, I just thought "ahhh...I have found my new local" (okay...a 7-minute drive but I'm willing to redefine "local" for this place!). The lighting is low but not dark. Lots of wood. Great old photos of Magnolia. But the story gets better. Today was our third visit to 525. We order the sangria. Yummy! My husband and I order a pitcher and wish it was bottomless. Just perfect. For an appetizer, we order the zucchini sticks. Delicious! Lightly breaded with Parmesan cheese. And the marinara sauce is perfection. On to the main course. Well, since today is Easter, we go traditional...ham, green beans with bacon, mashed sweet potatoes, mashed Yukon gold. Don't tell my mother but it was better than any Easter meal I was fed at home. Honestly, my husband and I just looked at one another and, yes, we actually did a fist bump. My husband cleaned his plate. I saved a little bit of meat and potatoes for later...leftovers give my life meaning. Now for dessert. We don't normally do dessert, but it is a holiday...so throwing caution to the wind, we order a brown sugar chocolate chip cookie with ice cream. This delectable dessert, served in the skillet in which it was baked, was perfection. I almost cried. I'm not kidding. As for the prices, they are eminently reasonable. Really, I can't believe they charged as little as they did for the quality and quantity of food on our plate. God bless them. The new owners--Tamie and Larry--are everywhere. Tamie is greeting and seating guests. Larry is tending bar. Given what I know of this couple and their can-do and will-do approach to life, the 525 is in the best hands possible and will flourish as never before. God knows I'll be there as often as they let me in. read more

Magnolia 525 Tavern - New American Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

I HAD to jump on here this morning after a perfect dinner with my friend at 525 last night. I have a lot of dietary restrictions, and instead of the usual eye rolls I get at other places, the server was so accommodating. He brought a sauce out for me to sample, and it was just as non-spicy as promised but even more tasty. The Thai Red Curry with Tofu was delicious. My friend loved her Street Corn so much she got another order to go! 5 Stars for amazing food and drink, and for the welcoming owners who make this experience so memorable. read more

We have been coming here twice a year for three years and it just gets better every time. The staff is incredible and makes you feel like part of the family. The owners are almost always here making sure everything is perfect. I literally couldn't make something bad up if I wanted too. I highly recommend this place. read more

Note: This is just a review of a takeout order. My boyfriend and I haven't loved recent experiences at 525, but there aren't a lot of options in the neighborhood so we want them to succeed. Last night on a whim, we ordered takeout and were pleasantly surprised with how delicious everything was. I ordered a chicken sandwich that had creamy chipotle mayo, perfectly fresh avocado slices, a delightfully toasted and buttered bun, with veggies on top, and a healthy portion of perfectly seasoned fries. It was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend wasn't super hungry so he just ordered some chicken fingers and fries and was also really happy. This may be silly, but we also loved the brown cardboard boxes they were packaged in. I will keep going back and hoping that my experience continues to be positive. We'll definitely be ordering again! read more

These guys must be desperate for money. Do not go here. I ordered a pizza and after waiting an hour I was told that they couldn't make the pizza because they were having a problem with the dough. Why did they wait an hour to tell me that? So I ordered another dish and they refused to discount the new dish. I spoke to the owner who would not give me a comp at all. A real sleazy joint. read more

no ice request was ignored but waitress wanted me to take the drink anyway nah please give me what i ordered then it came in a very weird wide low dessert dish odd the waitress was on pills or drunk or not able to work the door banged her and drinks please take some time off to recuperate from whatever is getting u down we will return read more

We liked this place. It's mostly American food and a decent selection of drinks. My boyfriend loved the burger he got. The calamari was the most unique dish I've had, with pineapple and sriracha sauce. The pricing isn't bad. The atmosphere, although it was a bit too dark for me, was calm and romantic. There were candles at every table and pillows. Very quiet. Also outdoor seating. If we ever venture out to Gloucester again we'd come back. read more

We love the food, atmosphere and cozy booths in the 525 Restaurant. It's wonderful to be greeted by name with owners Larry & Tammy. Since March 2020 the beginning of the Pandemic we have enjoyed their dinners at our home via Take- Out delivery Hot and delicious every time, often accompanied with a bottle of fine wine! We also signed up for their Rewards Card where we enjoyed a FREE DINNER several times. Try it and we know you will not be disappointed! read more

The first time my bf and I went here we stood at the hostess table for an absurdly long time before an employee noticed us. Once a male employee noticed us he didn't even smile or say hi and told us we would have to wait 40 minutes. There were many tables open so it was weird so we said no thank you and left. He didn't look up at us the entire time and he didn't even say bye to us. We decided to try again a month or so later and I made a reservation and again, we waited a strange amount of time before someone noticed us. We ordered soup as an app to share but it came out with our entrees. Also it was super cold inside, idk why they didn't turn the heat up. The food was just OK. I don't plan on going back. read more

I had the chicken, bacon, and pesto pizza, and the wife had the chicken pot pie. My pizza was pretty bland, and the crust was overly tough. Her entree had an artificial flavor, and there were no peas, but green beans, unlike what was in the menu. I'll be adding some marinara sauce to my leftovers, and she's planning to add poultry seasoning and peas to hers. On the positive side, my Down East cider was served in a chilled tumbler and was delicious, more a testament to the brewery than the restaurant. But do the math before getting the Thirsty size (22 oz) at $8, as the regular size (16 oz) at $5 is cheaper per oz than the tall... read more

First time. Was really looking forward to it. We sat at the bar with no wait on a sat night. The sangria was very good. Beer steamed mussel app was pretty good but the broth wasn't bread dip worthy which is good because we were never offered bread. Mains were the clam spaghetti and seafood étouffée. Both were just ok. The clam spaghetti pales in comparison to what anyone could make at home with canned sauce. The étouffée was ok. The rice was no fully cooked and the sauce a little clumpy. Everywhere in the place the rewards card was advertised. In the bar. On the front door. In the bathroom. So I asked for one and was told "we're out". Hmmmm. Unless I'm in the neighborhood and very hungry I see no reason to return read more

I've been here 4 times since they've opened and the 525 is doing a great job! I've had the Pizza twice. I love pizza, and this thin crust pizza is enough to fill you up, but doesn't leave you feeling like there's a lead weight in your stomach which happens when I eat too much pizza!...which happens whenever I eat pizza. The cheese was mellow and stays consistently hot throughout the entire pie. The sauce is a combo of sweet/spicy but not overpowering. My GF, her daughter and I went out for brunch and all our meals were very good! I had eggs over pulled pork hash, and cheese grits. YUM! The girls had French Toast and Pancakes and said the same. On a Friday night my GF & I each had the Fish & Chips with fritters. Amazing. I think they use a beer batter crust, and the fish, besides being tasty, was pleasantly moist. The servers are delightful and really seem happy to be there! I am tired of going to places where the help just seems to be "phoning it in", and that is NOT the case here. The place is beautiful and if you get a booth, you'll be surprised at how comfortable they are, even after sitting in one for quite a while. I think they have memory-foam seats. I wish they were open more hours of the day! read more

Had dinner last week with a group of friends who raved about this restaurant. My opinion is that service and food fair to poor. Ordered two beers that that don't carry any more. I then ordered burger that was not cooked properly which was sent back . My entire group finished their meals by the time my new burger arrived. Owner and waitress handled this poorly. I was visiting from Boston and will not return nor would I recommend. read more

Stopped in on a Thursday night w a group of 7, enjoying trivia (which we didn't play). Had to wait about 5 minutes for them to set up the table. Server was great, super friendly. Food: -Margarita: pretty good -Nachos w chili: big, easily enough for 2-3 ppl, tasty, nachos and cheese were burnt. Nachos are probably the easiest thing in the world to do well, and so I was disappointed with them coming out mostly burnt - with crispy cheese :( -Others had burgers, which they liked. I considered a burger, but since the extras were crazy expensive ($2 for bacon and avocado), I went with the burnt nachos instead. read more