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    The Blue Collar Lobster

    4.1 (19 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lobster roll, whole lobster
    Ariana C.

    When I tell you I'm STILL thinking about this lobster! Blue Collar is a lobster restaurant right on the water, which grants you beautiful ocean views while you engorge. The service was fine, but the main event was the HEAPING servings of lobster they give you. My friend and I got the lobster roll and the whole lobster, and I'm still dreaming about both. What a delicious place!

    The view!
    Peter Z.

    We have a ton of good fish shacks on our little island of Cape Ann and this one is as good as any number of them. You place your order at the counter and fast and efficiently you'll be eating your uber fresh seafood! Don't let the lines or big crowds scare you away tables turn over pretty quickly and it's worth a few minutes of waiting time if a table isn't available. Live music on the weekends is an added plus.

    Sarah P.

    What a fun place!!! I came here this past Saturday for my friend's 60th birthday celebration and then took my husband here the following day to celebrate Father's Day! :) The band, view, staff, and food were all awesome!!! We ate the Tuna poke bowl, Fried Haddock sandwich, and Cheeseburger. Next time, I'm ordering the Onion Rings because they looked yummy!

    Lobster Rolls and Fries
    Chris E.

    We went here after going on the Cape Ann Whale Watch. Loved the location, loved everything about that. You order at a counter and are asked to tip, before you've ever even seen the food. You have to go get your drinks at a separate location. These lobster rolls photograph beautifully and the fries were delicious, but the lobster rolls had absolutely ZERO flavor. None. You couldn't taste the butter, the mayo, nothing. It was so disappointing. It was $10 for a plastic cup of beer, you have to get your own water. To be so highly rated, it was a total let down. The ambience is great, too. Great place to people watch, but dropping $100 for two lobster rolls and a beer was a bit disappointing. And before you ask, no, we didn't let anybody know. Who would we have told? No one seemed particularly interested in whether or not their guests are being taken care of. If it's service and flavorful food you're looking for, skip this place.

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    Arthur K.

    Awesome! 1) Well, if you want the ultimate lobster roll, this is the place. Fresh, large and delicious. 2) this is a serve yourself kind of restaurant. You order at one window and pick up at the other. Seating is outdoors by Gloucester Harbour so very scenic. 3) I ordered the fish combo, which included clams, shrimp, calamari, fish, and fries. The portions were HUGE! The height of the food on my plate was staggering. Even better was the taste--everything was fresh, tasty and delicious. 4) this place is about GOOD FOOD and large portions. It's Boston Seafood heaven, and if I might say so, this is what Legal Sea Foods used to be 30 or 40 years ago. Highly recommended!

    Bus your own tables and dispose of your trash accordingly
    Denise L.

    I love going here to eat when the weather is nice outdoors. It's outdoor seating next to the docked boats. You may even see one of the Wicked Tuna captains at their boat. This restaurant is part of The Gloucester House. There is covered seating so you don't need to worry too much about seagulls dive bombing to steal your food. It's cafeteria style so order at the window and bus your table. I find the prices and portions reasonable. Fisherman's platter is shareable unless you're a really big eater. I often split it with my 2 teenagers - one eats the fish, one eats the calamari & clams, I eat whatever they don't. Tuna poke is fresh and has a nice variety of toppings but I'd prefer hot rice, not cold, and I don't mean room temp, it's cold rice. There's a parking lot nearby and bathrooms are clean.

    Seafood platter, hot lobster roll
    Anna F.

    We enjoyed a meal here after whale watching at 7 seas. A lobster roll really hit the spot- we got the hot kind with butter (but you can also get the cold kind with mayo). The meat was deliciously fresh, to the extent that it was a bit sweet. The roll was stuffed- you had to eat some first, before picking it up, so it wouldn't spill. We also enjoyed fried seafood, such as calamari and shrimp. They also offer live and steamed lobsters at reasonable prices.

    Hubby with his shrimp
    Debbie M.

    We found this spot while exploring the Gloucester area. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. We dined on the deck while watching the boats come and go. My husband ordered fried shrimp which was a lot of food, cooked perfectly. I had the lobstah roll and it was so much juicy, buttery lobster I gave up finding the roll! I had enough lobster and fries for another meal at home later. I got a spicy passion fruit margarita from the bar next door which was delicious as well!

    Lobster trio & pint of clam chowder

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    This place was definitely great! The portions sides were huge. Everything was so fresh.

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    Unfortunetly things seem to be going downhill fast with both the bar and kitchen lately which was…read morenot the case when the restaurant first opened. The mixed drinks are watered down and the fried food is greasy and soggy and the wait staff which is seasonal and forgetful at times over and over again. The freshness of the seafood is undeniable but the execution of serving it is disappointing and the prices are out of line considering that the owners buy seafood off the boats with no middleman involved. I used to look forward to dining there in the past but now shudder ordering both the fried food or mixed drink and think that as seafood buyers off the boat that any lobster entry is extremely OVERPRICED...LOCALS KNOW...tourists generally don't,

    Before heading back home to MD, my husband and I decided to take his mom, his aunt, 2 brothers and…read moretheir families out for dinner tonight at The Lobster of Gloucester. Highly recommended local spot. We had reservations since we are a big group. We waited for about 5 minutes at the bar since they were cleaning our table. Our server was very friendly. My son and I decided to share the 6 lb lobster with a side of asparagus. I was doing a happy dance when it arrived. So fresh and tasty. The rest of our party ordered French onion soup, clam chowder, lobster Mac n cheese, steak tips with truffle fries, lobsters (1.5 and 2 lbs), baked haddock, pan seared halibut, smash burger and fried clams. Everyone was satisfied and enjoyed their food. Generous serving size that everyone had leftovers. Highly recommend the place if you are ever in Gloucester. Till next time.

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    This is one of our favorite places to grab a drink before dinner. Their cocktails are excellent…read more The ambience is chill but nice and the service was good too. The location here is in the heart of Gloucester too which is really fun. We love this town and the food is great but for the best cocktail, look no further than the Franklin!

    For years, the Franklin Cape Ann in Gloucester has been a staple of our local dining choices. We…read morelove the warm, inviting atmosphere; the friendly, attentive staff; the great drinks, and of course the fabulous fresh food!!! We were craving all of that, and last night's dinner at the Franklin did not disappoint. We were seated in a cozy booth, and immediately water was brought to the table, along with their fresh bread and their fabulous hummus dip. Yum!!! Our waitress Colleen, is quite possibly my favorite person ever! She is so incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable of the menu, specials, and drinks... that I let her pick out our wine, and my entree. I told her what I was craving, and she chose perfectly. The wine was so good we ordered a bottle, the octopus appetizer was cooked perfectly, with a nice grilled flavor. My husband got the incredibly fresh off the boat seared pepper crusted tuna special. I was torn, and wanted the meat to his surf, so I got the braised beef, and oh my goodness... we couldn't decide which was better, the surf or the turf.... Sadly, we left no room for dessert, and that was a shame as their desserts are fabulous and made in the restaurant. Another thing we love is that they have a 2nd floor for busier nights, and bigger parties, along with a cozy bar on both floors to grab a drink, or meal if no table is available. I highly recommend the Franklin if you are looking to impress a date, or have a special dinner party, or just want to have a casual dinner, you will not be disappointed, but try to save room for dessert.

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