When you see a line of people waiting to be seated in the middle of a weekday, you know it's gotta be a great restaurant! And. It is .from the staff, the service, and . OMG...the food! The servings are plentiful and the drinks were delicious. The experience was phenomenal and we will go back again and again. Oh and I want to give a shout out to welcome back the manager, Carla...she will make sure you leave full & happy along with our favorite server Adam! read more

The Seaport Grille is our new favorite restaurant! We went there for my husband's 58th birthday after 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! read more

Came here for a late lunch after wandering around Gloucester. It was pretty bustling even at 2PM. 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. read more

Seaport Grille - Lobster roll, cioppino, fried clams and fried calamari - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Called ahead and waiting around an hour and a half for table. They are very busy at this place so long waits and slower service. Not sure if this is always the case but we did have to ask for bread while waiting for our food. We got the fish tacos, the fries that come with these were delicious. They were airy but still crunchy. It's like when Lays came out with the big air potato chip. The taco itself was pretty flavor lacking, we asked for extra sauce and tabasco which came in the mini bottles like the ones you get with oysters. The Lobster Ravioli was quite heavy wasn't a huge fan, it is very very creamy. The Fra Diavolo had amazing portion, it has a combo of all different seafood so you get a bit of everything. This dish was shared but the leftovers were still enough for another 2 meals for me. Overall a good place for the vibes and location. The view was not the prettiest as there is a lot right there. They have a parking lot and even though it's busy it doesn't feel over crowded. Service was okay but did have the get their attention multiple times. read more

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A very enjoyable dinner with my son. Surprised how crowded it was but after eating there understood it. Huge portions and the food to justify it. I started with the clams. They were great, but make sure to ask the price, market price for an appetizer was a little surprising. I really enjoyed the halibut, it was fresh and the sauce added a lot. An excellent meal and would love to go back. read more

Seaport Grille - Fried Ipswich clams - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Came here for late lunch during the weekday with a beautiful weather, we were very lucky to get a table outside by the water. We chose half dozen of oysters and colossal shrimp cocktail to start, and then had seafood trio and steamed lobster. Everything was great except shrimps to me a little bit overcooked. We even loved their fries coming with the lobster. The server was also super nice and attentive. I will recommend this place to everyone if you are in Gloucester. read more

Wife and I visited on a cold night in February and got exactly what we were looking for, seafood! She 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. read more

The Fisherman's Platter was outstanding! Impeccable service, Beautiful view. We'll be back!

Manager said this is Pan seared when asked if this is normally how they are cooked. They were overcooked and rubbery. The rest of the menu was amazing. read more

Seaport Grille - PAN SEARED SCALLOPS - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Atmosphere is great, its right by the water. We loved our waitress, she was really lovely. Food portions are huge!!! And most importantly they have pina colada!! We enjoyed our food and will def come back read more

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I've been a patron of Seaport Grille since they've opened and have always been satisfied with the menu choices, generous portions, and consistency of their food. As years have gone by, prices have increased, but that's true of all the restaurants that have been around for many years in Gloucester. Today was the first time I felt the need to say something negative. We ordered two lobster rolls (along with 3 other meals), which we have done many times before, and the amount of lobster meat on these rolls were lacking. I've taken guests to Seaport Grille regularly for the lobster, because they tend to be generous with their lobster meat. We were there today (on a Saturday) and paid full price ($45/each), so you can imagine our disappointment paying $90 for two large rolls with little bits of lobster. I would have said something earlier but my guests thought that was just typical of the restaurant and didn't say anything until it was time to leave. When I mentioned something to the manager, he said they portion the same amount for each roll, but will talk to the GM. If you want a lobster roll in Gloucester, there are plenty of other restaurants to try, since there is no shortage of this dish on the North Shore. Seaport Grille was always my go-to place, so I think it's going to be a while before I visit them again. read more

Best fried clams I've ever had. Mussels were very tasty also. I would definitely recommend and would eat here again

Came to Seaport Grille for a late lunch. This restaurant's portions are large and filling! Both meals were delicious! We had the Lobster Club and the Fisherman's Platter. Both meals were fresh and tasty. The fries were our favorite! They were so good! The service was phenomenal and on point. Our waitress was on top of refills and ensuring our meal was good. The ambiance of the place is cool! It over looks the harbor area and it was a beautiful day with a nice breeze. Would recommend if you are in the area. Prices are a bit high but you get a lot for what you pay! read more

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The location alone is unbeatable--right on the water with a lively, fun atmosphere and beautiful views of the harbor. Whether you sit inside or out on the deck, the vibe is always welcoming and relaxed. The seafood is as fresh as it gets - exactly what you'd hope for in Gloucester. Portions are also quite generous, so be sure to come hungry. The staff deserves high praise. There was a bit of a mishap with our appetizer not arriving before our entrees. So the manager was kind enough to comp our appetizer and deliver it to us anyways. Blackened Mahi Mahi A very generous portion of perfectly seasoned fish, served with jasmine rice and guacamole. Baked Halibut Again... a very generous portion & well seasoned halibut served with a creamy white sauce & asparagus Seaport Grille is the kind of place you can come to with family, friends, or a date and know you'll have a great meal and a great time. read more

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Awesome service and delicious food Stop in here every time I hit Gloucester for a whale watch at Cape Ann. read more

Manager publicly embarrassed our table over guests only ordering drinks. Completely awful.

Nice atmosphere for casual or dressy. The seafood was so fresh and light. The staff was attentive too. We had fried haddock sandwiches one with coleslaw and the other with fries read more

Great summer spot, nice outdoor seating. The seafood was fresh. We really enjoyed the oysters. Overall great experience! read more

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This is a popular place so definitely reserve ahead as there may be a wait without reservations. It was just me so I got lucky to get a seat at the bar. The bartender was very on point with service and kept refilling my gingerale every time he noticed I was low. He let me know if there were when my food was coming up soon and attentive by asking if everything was good or needed anything. It was my first time in Gloucester and met some great people at the bar. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. I had the lump crab cakes to start and a fisherman's platter. They give big portions. If you get a margarita it's usually served in a large glass it was the talk of the bar. The other couples got the bang bang shrimp and they said it was good. I saw another couple with the apple crisp and the other with the key lime pie let me tell you it looks like a cake. Our mouths dropped like whoa I want that lol. Maybe on my next trip back I would indulge seriously lol. They had a combination of high tops and bench seating. It was a great atmosphere. read more

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Top notch service at the bar and at the tables. Incredibly fresh and beautiful food from apps to entrees. Cocktails are exceptional (pear martini was delish). We keep going back and it never disappoints. read more

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Crab cakes, clam chowder, lobster Mac n Cheese and the fisherman's platter were all great. However, the lobster ravioli was horrible. It was a literal soup. You had to fish through the soup to find the lobster and raviolis. To top things off, it didn't taste well and the pasta was undercooked and bland. Not sure why it was watered down so heavily. It's not my first time here, perhaps it was a fluke. read more

This place was amazing! The food, the service, the waterfront location! Their Clam chowder was insanely good! I got the halibut, it was the biggest piece of halibut I have ever had or seen! The lemon sauce was perfection, brought the entire dish together. My husband got the fra diavolo, which is seafood pasta. It was loaded with seafood and the biggest portion!! It was so good! Our son got the lobster ravioli and they were the best I've tried. No shortage of lobster! Our waitress recommended the key lime pie for dessert and although Ive never been a big fan of it in the past this dessert was insanely good and you don't get just a slice you get your own pie! It was huge portion wise. Perfect for sharing even for large groups. We loved this place and sadly we leave for home soon on the other side of the country but we were so happy for the experience here! read more

BEWARE: We are vacationing in Gloucester and placed an order directly to this restaurant for us to pick up. When we returned to our hotel, we noticed we had been charged a "Delivery Fee" of $5.88!!! We called and spoke to the woman manager and said this must be a mistake. No, she said it was for the takeout containers, however, she admitted this was a brand new fee! I asked if anyone else complained about the new "Delivery Fee" and she said "no." NOT TRUE AT ALL - SEE "Rob B's" same complaint of 19 days ago here. I politely asked for a refund, told her we just spent $80.00 there and were most unhappy, and she said No! This is not how you retain your new customers. Question: Does this new takeout fee apply to their in-house customers who don't finish a meal and ask for take-home containers as well? I doubt it. As for our $50.00 "Lobster Pie" it was blanketed in a large amount of crumbs and was quite dry and chewy as others have mentioned. The excessive crumbs arrived on our other meal as well but the haddock was very fresh. Unfortunately, this episode will not encourage us to come back again. read more

Clam chowder was very watery, not good at all. Lobster roll was ok but very pricey $40!! It was ok but definitely not worth it. We also ordered calamari which was the best part of our meal. read more

Good food, amazing staff and wonderful atmosphere! Special shoutout to ELLA , our waitress! Made our night special celebrating our 36 year wedding anniversary! Thank you Seaport, thank you Ella! Cliff and Jane P read more

No problem with the food. I ordered online, and the pickup order was ready at the front receiption for easy pickup. I checked the receipt when I got home and found I was charged a $3.85 "Delivery Fee" - for picking it up myself. Being prompted for a tip (with no direct "nope" button) on checkout was bad enough, but when I signed the slip at pickup there was a blank line for "Additional Tip". Sleazy tactics from what would otherwise be a classy place. And no, the cost to a business of using an online service to free their staff from taking phone calls is not a "benefit" customers should be billed for, as I assume the "delivery fee" is to cover the ordering platform "Toast" charged the restaurant. The delivery fee being an odd amount suggests it is a percentage of the order, and not really for "delivery" of food. read more

This restaurant is great. It's right on the water. Very pretty inside but the atmosphere is very chill. Food was wonderful and service was excellent. I had the grilled halibut and my husband had the crab cakes . My halibut was so moist and delicious. My husband the crab cake which had too much filler but still tasty. The portions are large so I would recommend sharing. I topper was the Coconut creamsicle margarita. Warning... very large so share with you partner. read more

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My wife and I had dinner a week or so ago on the outside deck which was great due to the view and the cool evening. We both enjoyed the fried haddock sandwiches and the unique fries. My only negative comment is the $11 charge for a draft beer which was not a unique or exotic brand. read more

Seaport Grille is in a convenient location to downtown. You can eat indoors, outside or on a covered deck (best of both worlds). It is a little loud and the tables are a little close together, but the menu has so many good options both seafood and non seafood and they have some of the best desserts in town. You can't go wrong with the firecracker shrimp, and lobster scampi if you like seafood and the chicken tacos or any of the burgers for the non seafood lovers. The big dig or the key lime pie are big enough to share with 3-4 people and we usually still have leftovers. read more

The Seaport Grille continues to get worse. We went back and tried something different instead of fried seafood. The baked cod is usually pretty good, so I tried it. Portion size has shrunk, and they replaced the delicious whipped potatoes with tiny whole potatoes. Not great. Similar to the issue with the fried food, the meal was lukewarm, and a little soggy. Something is going on here, and I suspect it is a cost saving program. We won't go back. Oh, the last two times we went there was no wait for a table on a weekend. I think o know why. read more

Food was fresh and delicious. Lobster was sweet! Fries are creative and delicious. Everything we had was wonderful! Cioppino, fishermans's olatter, lobster steamed and stuffed, scampi pasta... all in generous portions. Kind, patient waitstaff! Took awhile for the food to come, but it was worth it. I'm beyond stuffed now! read more

Blackened chicken cobb was dry (why do restaurants continually overcook white meat?). Bacon crumble also dry (think how overcooked THAT was). Told the waiter and he said he would tell the kitchen. Waiter came back with the check. No reduction, no free dessert. Bad business. This place is mostly a seafood restaurant but that's no excuse for dry chicken. Don't offer it on the menu if you're not going to pay attention to the preparation. read more

Amazing seafood restaurant located by the inner harbor at Gloucester. We waited for 45 minutes for our group of 6 to be seated at 5pm on a Saturday. We had some drinks at the bar while we waited so it wasn't too bad. We were seated on the patio and had a lovely view of the harbor. The patio also gets a nice breeze during the summer. The food was totally worth the wait. We started with the grilled octopus, crab cakes, and clam chowder. Everything was incredible. The crab cakes were some of the best I ever had. I ordered the halibut for my main and my wife got the fisherman's platter. The halibut was cooked to perfection and the asparagus that came with it was a great accompaniment. Everything on the fisherman's platter was delicious. It was all fried perfectly, not overdone or underdone, just right. Will have to come back here on my next visit to Gloucester. read more

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I had been given incorrect information about how to get on the list for a table so when my family (6 of us) showed up at 5:00 on a Saturday we were told we should have called ahead. Needless to say we were really disappointed and upset as it was part of our well-thought-on plans for spending the day/evening together and we were very hungry! When I explained the situation to Carla, the restaurant manager, she listened and found a table for us. And it was outdoors, which is what we wanted! She was kind-hearted and helpful and we are so very grateful to her for not ruining what was a wonderful day for my out-of-town family. In addition to that, the ambiance and food and service was outstanding! Everyone to a person loved their food and our server, Sabrina, was attentive and pleasant. Kudos to Seaport Grille for superb - beyond the call - service and excellent, well- presented food! I wish you were closer to us so we could make you are go-to restaurant! read more

The food was superb! We had two La Crema chards and a lobster roll! What can be better and it lived up to our expectations! The roll was filled with fresh lobster, lightly seasoned cole slaw and oval fries. You only get one side, but we split both. Pickles complimented the dish. I would say we definitely got what we paid for. Maybe the bun could be slightly more buttery if I had to mention anything. The waiter was great; polite and quick to our request. Maybe it would have gotten 5 stars if the view was slightly better, but the ambiance encompasses a classic seaport town. read more

Right on the water in Gloucester, this is a more casual spot with a lot of families. However the menu options are diverse and elevated. Portions sizes are huge. Huge. Not just for the cheap items. I have had a lot of tuna tartare in my life and this was certainly the largest. It included the option to replace wontons with cucumbers and didn't have a bunch of filler with the tuna. Awesome size for the value. Pasta dishes are comically large. I also got the pear martini which was good and they gave me the shaker on the side so I basically got two full martinis for the price of one. Service was fast and the type of local north shore staff who really know the menu, can give you an opinion and are no nonsense. This is a perfect spot for if you're hungry, want some great, fresh food but don't feel like a fancy spot. The epitome of Gloucester. I would definitely come back. read more

Seaport Grille - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

The ambiance and lighting were nice and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately the food was mediocre, my harvest salad had far too much dressing. Many patrons around us sent food back for one reason or another. read more

The bar is a good size comfortable seating with plenty of elbow room the restaurant has plenty of seating as well. The service was excellent and helpful. The food was excellent chowder was excellent the clams were delicious the bacon cheeseburger and onion rings were excellent the beer was cold everything was very good. read more

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The food and ambiance was very good! We went today (Easter Sunday) and were able to be seated right away. We sat at a hightop table in the porch area which was so nice to be able to see the beach and water. Especially this time of year! I am gluten free and ordered the gluten free pasta for the lobster Mac and cheese and it was decent. However, there are no guaranteed gluten free meals, but there is gluten free pasta. No gluten free bread however. We were also told that any dishes that have crumbs or croutons are able to be removed. My boyfriend got the fried chicken tacos and he said they were okay. He rated them a 5/10. He wished that the avocado crema was put on the chicken instead of on top of the salsa because by the time he was eating it, it was falling off the taco. Overall, we'd go back if we were in the area, but we wouldn't go out of our way to go. If they had more gf options, possibly. read more

Seaport Grille - Seafood Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Food was excellent and fresh the quality is outstanding . Server Nick he is the best very attentive, funny and friendly . Know his menu's. The place is clean and always busy . Get there early or made reservations highly recommended ! read more