Minglewood is a Favorite of mine, the staff makes it even better everyone from wait staff to management are incredible and super friendly. I love to go for a quick bite or an amazingly delicious frosè on a hot summer day. The atmosphere is so chill and I love that the seating options if they don't have room on the deck you can sit in front of the garage door that opens and still enjoy the weather and the view. J.O. read more

My wife and I were walking around Gloucester and a friend had recommended Minglewood for lunch. Great atmosphere and decor, and the servers were fantastic! And the food did not disappoint. We both had the clam chowder, which had plenty of bacon in it. I had the Cajun fish tacos, which had just enough kick, and my wife really enjoyed the fish and chips. Overall, a great experience, and we'll be back next time we're in town. read more

It's a whole new thing at Minglewood. Lat 43 has been delightfully replaced by Minglewood Harborside. HUGE IMPROVEMENT! We stopped in for an early bite and drink and received a warm welcome and plenty of space at their enormous comfortable bar. The menu is what we've come to expect from Serenitee -- creative, appealing, and this one has a lot of great seafood options, a priority for us (wish our beloved Opus had more). We ordered drinks & nachos to start and some entrees. All good. The nachos arrived and we wished we had brought 4 friends with us to share, the portion was huge! Our bartender, Shauna (forgive my spelling) then revealed that she had not fired our entree order, since she knew full well the size of our entree. She alone, gets 5 stars! We ended up getting the calamari app (asian style) which was delicious - tender not rubbery at all. We look forward to another visit to try out more of the great menu and take in some music or hang on their waterfront deck. Great decision, Serenitee! See you soon. read more

I rarely go out of my way to Yelp a restaurant. But I had such a great experience at Minglewood Harborside I had to leave one. The first thing that stuck out was the decor. It's cozy, funky and pretty spacious (indoor, bar and outdoor waterfront seating). I appreciated the nod to popular jam bands throughout the murals. The music playlist was perfect. Lots of 90's alternative throwbacks. Overall a really unique fun place that I wish existed in my city. The food was delightful! We got chowder and the fried haddock. Easily some of the best fried fish I've ever had. I'm always hesitant paying more than $18 for fish n' chips because so often you get a massive piece but it's mostly batter. This was two thick cuts of hearty fish with a really flavorful crispy exterior. I usually don't like coleslaw but theirs was unique and had apple and was topped with poppyseeds. The fries were basic and pretty bland. Service was quick and pleasant. Bless the server who chased a seagull out of the dining room. I'm sure that's a pretty common occurrence. Will deff come back again! read more

After a long day of travel we arrived at our air bnb with a very tired 7 month old and two parents that didn't want to cook. We called for take out and the girl that answered the phone was so friendly... as someone who has worked on and off in the industry for years I knew it had to be a good place based off from her personality alonFood was ready in 15 minutes and was amazing!! We got the Brussel sprouts, fish tacos and fried chicken sandwich. Portions were great and flavor was amazing. After seeing the inside at pick up we will definitely be back to dine in before our stay is done!! Update!! We called the following Saturday to see about lunch reservations for 2 plus a baby. We were informed they don't do reservations but although they were having a lunch pop and couldn't promise a table they had a few available. Again we were not disappointed. The place was pretty busy. I recognized the hostess from my previous experience... she greeted us and asked us our preference both or table with the car seat. Dennis M. Was our server and he was wonderful. Extremely friendly and attentive without being too much! Our food again was awesome. This time I did a cup of chowder and a salmon caeser salad... I don't think I have ever had salmon cooked more perfectly. He had the steak and cheese and the truffle fries... amazing. The atmosphere was wonderful and very kid friendly. The bartender even came over to meet our little one and tell us how beautiful she is! I highly recommend this place. It's hands down the best restaurant experience I have had in years! Hope to make it out here in the summer months!! read more

Possibly the worst experience ever!! The short female bartender was beyond rude , even the fact that she tossed the check at us when we asked. So rude !!!! Never coming back there !!!! She really ruined our evening ! Shame on her ! read more

We stopped for drinks and an appetizer right around dinner time. We were seated outside by the docks right away! Our server didn't greet us but she was pretty chatty! We ordered their bang bang shrimp (must have been a new app cause the server didn't even know they had it) but it was DELICIOUS! they served it with blue cheese which surprisingly complimented it very well. I had their version of an aperol spritz and my friend had sangria they were pretty good! read more

P-H-E-N-O-M-E-N-A-L!!! Food was delicious, atmosphere is lively. Staff seems on point, always busy, and attentive with good attitudes. Our server Shawna is one of the best! read more

I been coming for years. Food is great and it's a great atmosphere. My go to place when I come home. Zach is a super friendly guy and bartenders are awesome! I recommend for all coming to Gloucester. I also recommend the sushi! read more

Went back here after a year when before the food and service was mediocre at best. We were able to dine outside on the back deck which was a beautiful day and view of the harbor. Very impressed with our service and the knowledge that our server had of the menu. We had the steak and cheese on a Virgilio roll which was amazing and the pulled chicken on a salad that was super tasty. What was impressive for me since I don't drink alcohol was they had my all time favorite Athletic beer!!! The first time I have seen this in a restaurant in Gloucester. My new "go to" place now!!! read more

We had an awesome experience at Minglewood last night. We took a chance as the reviews were iffy, but with a name like Minglewood & harbor view, we had to give it a try and are so glad we did! We are all 4 vegetarian but the menu had plenty of options. We ordered the nachos, buffalo cauliflower, Beyond burger with carmelized onions & aioli, and sides of mashed potatoes & a salad. All were fresh, cooked perfectly, and served extremely quickly after we ordered. Our waitress, also a vegetarian, was sweet, accommodating, and kind. We sat outside at a corner table and felt like we had the place to ourselves! The Dead references & giant picture of Jerry Garcia didn't hurt ;-) The only reason I did not give Minglewood 5 stars is that we saw a large critter on the dock that encroached on our space, attempting to "clean up" after a family with children left at the table next door. We understand it's harbor living & it's likely out of the restaurant's control, but still. Even though, we'd go back in a heartbeat! Decor is spot on as well with lots of space for social distancing during Covid, great tunes & cool vibe. Give this place some love, you won't be disappointed. read more

Minglewood Harborside - Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

We were in Gloucester for a vacation with family and decided to try Minglewood for a birthday dinner since it had an outside area to sit. Parking is very difficult, restaurant looked to only have maybe 5-6 spaces, you must find a lot or space to pay. When we entered and asked for 6 on outside deck on a Sunday at 5 pm we were told they could not sit 6 people outside because others may be waiting and it wouldnt be "fair". Hostess never looked at outdoor area or cared, then after asking how long to wait she said "I dont know maybe 30-45 minutes". We were confused because there were alot of empty tables outside and almost an empty inside. We decided to sit inside. Our waitress was always kind and worked hard, we did eventually have to get up and find her for our check because it seemed she was waiting tables at opposite side. We also watched 6 staff members walk through spilled ketchup on the floor with the cup still lying there before someone slipped and it was finally wiped up. It was ignored in a high traffic area for approximately 10 minutes! Customers had to walk around the mess. The food was o.k. once it arrived however the calamari appetizer wasn't served until food arrived and was barely warm temperature and became cold and soggy quickly. The bathroom was not cleaned with trash overflowing even though the restaurant was not particularly busy. We did not feel it was a friendly atmosphere and it was not very welcoming or clean. We dont plan to return when in the area. read more

Here's the good: we were able to get a table for 5 on the early side on a Saturday night in August with no wait. Many of the restaurants in Gloucester are on the smaller side, and it's impossible to get a table without a reservation. There were no outdoor tables available, but there was a nice breeze from the open window of our indoor booth, so it was quite pleasant. My son loved his hamburger, and it was huge. The sushi was pretty good. We are within walking distance of Minglewood, so we would love to be able to come more regularly, with improvements. This was our first visit since the name change from Latitude 43, so I asked the waiter what he recommended from the menu. He said, "of course, since we're by the ocean, the seafood is great," so we ordered the baked haddock and seafood casserole. I wish I had taken pictures, but a friend was treating us to the meal and since the dishes were clearly not appetizing, I thought it would be rude. The haddock was a very thin fillet the length of a dollar bill with each end tapering to a point so there was even less fish. Because it was so thin, it was also dry, and there was little of the described "buttery bread crumbs" or "lemon beurre blanc." I asked for tartar sauce because it tasted like plain baked fish. The mashed potatoes, by volume, was about four times the size of the fish and overwhelmed the plate. They sell the mashed potatoes as a side dish for $4. Add the tiny haddock filet and a handful of green beans, and you're now paying $23 for the baked haddock dinner. Hmmm. We had similarly disappointing results with the seafood casserole. Very little seafood. A few medium-size shrimp, one single scallop, and some fish pieces. Why, Minglewood? We're right by the shore and the fish is local and cheap. On a $23 entree ($25 for the seafood casserole), why don't they give us a decent amount of fish? We are accustomed to smaller restaurants in town where the seafood entrees come with very generous portions--easily enough for leftovers. Also, we were quite hungry upon arrival, and it was surprising that a restaurant at this price point ($20-$30 for a dinner entree) didn't offer bread or some other amuse bouche upon seating. If you're visiting Gloucester and want a comfortable restaurant by the water on a busy night, they will generally be able to seat you particularly if you come on the early or late side. The food is fine as long as you understand that the seafood entrees are on par with what you might find in a land-locked state. If you're a local and have the option to take out and bring your food home when restaurants are busy, this would not be my first choice. read more

chairs are hard, waitress was ok not great, food was good, better than last time bathrooms are good menu should be a bit better more veg options music was great fri nite (March 25 2022) parking could be much better great space though read more

Went to Minglewood last evening for dinner. Everything from the food to the atmosphere was superb. Our waitress Heather was in constant motion making sure every guest was attended to. It was a fun and pleasurable experience. Thanks read more

Sat on the back patio overlooking the harbor on a Saturday evening and Todd was our waiter. He did an AMAZING job and really made us feel special as we were celebrating a birthday that day as well. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Not even kidding. Everything we ate was incredible. We had the tuna tartare, frickles, fried shrimp plate, fried clam belly plate, dragon sushi and steak tips. Todd even put a candle on our dessert for us. So nice! Lost one star because Charlie the Seagull remained perched above various patio tables during our entire time there and instantly attacked any abandoned tables with any food bits left behind. This was a little unnerving, to say the least. As Charlie is a wild animal, I have absolutely no idea how they could resolve this issue. Although I would 100% go back there again, I would 100% sit inside next time. read more

The beer was good. The service was good. The clam chowder had A LOT of corn starch and butter. Very gloppy. The cole slaw was tasteless. The Tuna Poke was gross - it looked unappetizing and was too tangy. The fried fish had a bit too much batter. read more

Came here looking for good food and this didn't dissapoint. We followed yelp to another restaurant that use to be here (lat 43) I thought the guy that told us to meet him there was being a jerk and asked to find GPS location. They have a nice view of the harbor, boats going in and out, we sat outside on the deck and the staff was nice to accomodate us and served us nicely. I had a nice healthy meal, one of my friends got nachos and those were giant. We were just visiting otherwise would would come back. nice friendly folks. read more

I have always been a loyal customer to Minglewood, even when it was Latitude 43. However, I had a server tonight named Tammy and it felt like she wasn't listening and always running away from the table. We ordered nachos to start and then sushi but our sushi came out first and she claimed she didn't hear our order even though she had acknowledged us. I will be weary of who I have for a server the next time, especially since I paid $24 for a sushi roll that was subpar. read more

This is the best spot for dinner and drinks in Gloucester. Anytime my wife and I are in town--this is the first choice dinner place. Perfect location on the water. Cocktails are always excellent. The short rib risotto was incredible. read more

We ended up here accidentally. We initially googled restaurants in the area and went to one but it was way too fancy and we ended up coming here instead. This spot has a super cute atmosphere, right on the water, very classy and they have extremely fresh seafood. I didn't initially like my first dish (my own fault trying something new) The server was so accommodating and sweet about it!!! Our whole experience was AMAZING. We will be coming back!! read more

Went here on Sunday with my husband. The waterfront patio was great with a very nice view of the harbor. The food was unexpectedly good. I got a haddock sandwich and we shared nachos with BBQ chicken. The service was very good and perfectly attentive. Great martinis and sangria. I will definitely be back. read more

Beautiful atmosphere and location, it's unfortunate that the management, Sean in particular, was incredibly rude and unprofessional. With a group of people who have worked in the service industry, we were blown away by his attitude and the way we were treated at the bar and left before ordering food because he was that embarrassing and unbearable. Great restaurant, terrible experience because of one employee in particular. read more

All of our food was good- especially the salads. We also had wings, a fried seafood tray and sweet potato fries. Mashed potatoes were the only thing we didn't love read more

We had a great time on Friday night. Our bartender, Jeremy, was fabulous. Our apps were great. Really liked the shrimp tempura roll! Cover band was good. If you are over 35, you might want to leave by 1030pm! read more

Went there to have the whole Maine lobster. I did. Good and fresh. Was little hungry after that. So I got a side of Tuna sashimi. WOW that was even better. Super fresh and tasty. Wife had the chicken orange rice and she said that was really good too. Enjoy read more

Really bummed to say the food here is not very good! We love the other Serenitee restaurants (Hale St., Opus, 15 Walnut, Cala's...) and go often because of the rewards program, but this one is not up to par at all. We've given Minglewood three tries since it reopened, getting different food each time, and nothing has been very good. We've tried the steak tips (way too sweet), chicken caesar salad (chicken was flavorless with, I think, fake grill marks, and dressing tasted off), sushi (dry, didn't taste fresh), mussels (broth had weird flavor), fish tacos (fish was good, but the rest of the taco was soggy and fell apart), a burger (just average), and maybe a couple other things I'm forgetting. There's a ton more on the menu, so maybe we've just managed to miss the good stuff, but after three bad visits, we don't really want to go back. So disappointing because this is the closest Serenitee restaurant to us. Also, the service is always good and the atmosphere is really fun, so we'd for sure be here all the time if the food was better. read more

Great cocktails and service. Cheeseburger and steak bomb were delicious. A little skimpy on the fries- but overall I would recommend it.

We were Very disappointed when we used our gift certificate yesterday. I ordered the salmon with sweet potatoes and roasted Brussels sprout. The sweet potatoes were underdone and not seasoned at all, the sprouts, although nicely browned, were dripping in grease, and the salmon, which I specifically asked to have cooked medium, was overdone and dry. I didn't finish any of it. We had takeout, or I would have sent it back. My honey got the fried shrimp with onion rings and slaw. The slaw was blah, the rings tasted like they came from the freezer at the supermarket and the shrimp were just ok. We won't go back. read more

Great atmosphere. Besides that, service is slow, food is very overpriced, bbq sauce tastes like liquid sugar and the French fries are definitely not great. Disappointed! read more

Just wanted to say how fabulous the manager is and quick to respond to a question regarding a delivered order. Our local restaurants deserve our support in these tough times. We've had some great dinners here! read more

We were excited to see a separate gluten free menu with a large selection. They listed their fries on the gluten free menu and the waiter told us they share oils with the gluten food this rendering it useless. Why lie to us like that by putting it on the menu? This is a trend I'm seeing a lot at restaurants and it scares me. The food was just ok and we made it work for our toddler who was sad he couldn't get fries by ordering avocado, mashing it ourselves and giving him a bag of chips we brought with us. read more

Mediocre food with a nice waterfront atmosphere. I had the seared tuna which was tasteless. My wife had the baked haddock which was like a Red Lobster dish. Go elsewhere. read more

Parking for summer was surprisingly easy. From the minute we walked in the host stand employees were amazing! We asked for and got a great table on the water. Our server Todd was fantastic and very attentive. We went all seafood today having the oysters and the spicy clams. Both were some of the best we've had!!! Even the bartenders were great as we passed through the bar area. Management stopped by to check on us as well. We will be back!! read more

My Fiancé & I came here for dinner & were very disappointed to say the least. The server was attentive but that was the only good thing about our dinner. We ordered 2 apps, tater tots w/cheese & bacon bits & garlic Parmesan tenders. The tater tots were minus the bacon & had no presentation whatsoever. The garlic Parmesan tenders tasted as if they were on the verge on being rancid & were extremely dry to boot. I ordered the Cobb Salad, the seasoning on the blackened chicken was like eating a mouthful of salt. I had my fiancé taste test it to make sure i wasn't exaggerating. He ordered the Minglewood burger, asked for medium, came out rare, the garlic, Parmesan truffle fries were nothing special either. After a long day at work we were both extremely disappointed with the food. Having worked as a waitress for 20 plus years, now retired from the industry, I've always said, "The food is only as good as the person cooking it". We won't be back anytime soon read more

Great experience on all fronts. Fried haddock and scallops (loaded with scallops btw) and great service. Reasonable prices as well. Great view and smell of the ocean. Exactly what I expected. I wish I could remember our servers name. Bravo. Nice job. As for the reviews on takeout? Food from any restaurant typically reaches home sub-par, cold and soggy. Go here and dine in and have a great experience! read more

Won't be returning. Too expensive for subpar meals, drinks, and bad service. Disappointed with appetizer as we waited for our takeout which was horribly prepared. read more

What is the sea for? This is a question which mankind has asked since his migration out of this primordial soup. I have discovered its purpose only recently, and it is not to absorb 90% of Earth's atmospheric CO2. No, it is to provide mankind with the bountiful treasures that go unrecognized every day by the people of the Midwest who do not get to enjoy the sight of the sea. Nevertheless, the sea is simply a medium through which mankind obtains materials to satisfy his insatiable hunger for seafood (excluding vegetarians and vegans, and it is the human who handles and prepares these resources which truly makes one huger for the bounties of the sea. In very few places have I witnessed the preparation of sea-life such that it remains very natural in form, whilst being incredibly elegant in taste. Minglewood manages time and time again to impress me in this way, whether it be the perfect fry of the fish in a fried fish burrito or the breading and seasoning of the mystery foods present in the seafood casserole. Regardless of the meal, the diner, the mood of the diner, or the hour, Minglewood never ceases to serve their food in a way both pleasing to the tastebuds, and to Poseidon who thrust their fish up from the deep for your and my consumption. As facetious as this review may seem, it is an apt description of the experience which you will have if you dine at Minglewood. I urge you to do so as I am certain that you will not be disappointed. They give a whole new meaning to "Swimming with the fishes," as you are sure to have a similarly intimate experience with whatever is on your plate. Now go, eat, and enjoy the masterfully prepared bounties of the sea while they still remain. read more

within one spoonful of the New England clam chowder I was able to conclude that it was the best NE clam chowder Ive ever had in my life. And i have had a good amount of the soup. So much flavor. couldnt be happier. the drinks are strong too, worth it!!! read more

Nice renovation...rustic industrial ambiance and service was great but food was really bad! The only thing worth eating were the nachos. I had a spicy tuna hand roll which I couldn't even eat...yes it was THAT BAD! Fried Calamari was like rubber and the marinara sauce was gross and the Caesar salad was just awful. My husband had the seafood casserole and was underwhelmed with the flavor and the portion. Too bad....we won't be returning unless they get a new chef and up the ante on the food quality. read more