Went north to be with family during a very trying time. I…read morearrived mid afternoon to check in. Walked into a rustic historical local bar that stood still in time. Checked in with a very friendly barkeep. A young man who I now call a friend. Went to my room and found it super clean, neat and well tended. I went to the bar got introduced and immediately felt like family. Although they don't serve food, they recommended all kinds of restaurants to attend in the area. This is a great bar/inn, just a great place to hang your hat while traveling lightly.

We visited Crows Nest based on the movie, the perfect storm. Quaint little bar, with friendly…read morepatrons and bartender. Nothing particularly special about the bar itself, but we did look through the scrapbook based on the movie and enjoyed visiting with the locals while we were there.

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!

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.

Tried to order via phone for pick up. No answer so we drove over. Was a bit frantic but the order…read morefinally came out. Food was good, but service needs help.

My mom and I stopped in at Drift for an afternoon drink when we spent the day in Gloucester a week…read moreor so ago. The day got a little rainy, and we had some time before our dinner reservation. We saw Drift and their Harbor views and their TVs playing the third place game of the World Cup. The service was really friendly, and my mom and I enjoyed a glass of wine and a beer, the view, and the game. (They have food, but we were just having some drinks before our dinner reservation.) It was a nice place to relax for a bit after touristing around Gloucester all day!

Disappointing Experience…read more We were really looking forward to ending the night at Drift after my daughter's elopement. We had a group of about 20 people who wanted to come celebrate together.(August 2) I checked the website and calendar ahead of time, which showed that Drift was open until 11:00 PM and advertised a piano sing-along that evening. Since you don't take reservations, I emailed and sent a Facebook message letting you know we were planning to come with a large group around 8:00 PM, but unfortunately never received a response. I also called about a week ahead just to give a heads-up, and was told our group would be written down. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we found that Drift had closed early and the evening we had planned for wasn't happening. I completely understand that businesses sometimes have to change their hours or plans, but when your website and calendar say you're open until 11 and you've specifically been contacted about a group of 20 coming in, it would have been nice to have been notified of the early closing. This was a special night for our family, and we were disappointed that something we had planned and tried to communicate about ahead of time didn't work out. I hope the website/calendar and communication with larger groups can be improved so others don't have the same experience.

I ordered buffalo tenders as an appetizer for pick-up. Opened it and there are four baby sized…read moretenders, which are not fully covered in the buffalo sauce and are super dry. Not acceptable for $16.50.

Minglewood was such a pleasant surprise! We had a person with celiac and a person who is vegetarian…read morein our group- and we all ate well. So many gf items! We loved the Boursin cheese appetizer- the tacos and risotto were delicious! The staff are knowledgeable about the food and courteous as well. We saw all ages, 2-100 & all kinds of food choices. Warning: it gets louder at night, especially on Friday nights, so if you like it more quiet, go early.

Great little dive bar, with one of the best bartenders we've had in a long time. Great service,…read morecold beer, and Touch Tunes jukebox. What more could you ask for?

Had heard about this obviously, it had been used in Manchester by the Sea, however, I was delighted…read moreto find out. It was just as authentic as I hoped. The lady working, there was amazing to us. The place smells so good for five pool tables. You can play at your leisure on great beer. Lots of history, and I would certainly come back and I was invited to so I plan a trip so I can't say enough good things about a place that is as real as it gets where they make you feel that you're already at home!

Great service and food! We got seated right away! All five people in our parry enjoyed their food!read more

i was looking for a brunch place open in gloucester on a sunday at 1pm, and george's restaurant &…read morebar seemed to be the only place open (in winter season). i am so glad i found this place! it's on a corner after the main rotary, street parking available. lilly & other staff all provided excellent service and a warm welcome. i tried their florentine benedict with a single jumbo blueberry pancake. their florentine benedict is so scrumptious, loaded with spinach & tomato and perfectly poached eggs. the blueberry pancakes are huge and completely stuffed with blueberries. i was so pleased when i asked if they had real maple syrup, and the gentleman who served me went and got it right away. and they don't overcharge for it like most places! they also have plenty of drink options available which all sounded delicious. florentine benedict 9.5/10 blueberry pancakes 10/10 overall, the meal was absolutely delicious, clearly a hometown staple for locals, and for good reason. not only that, they're reasonably priced and i will definitely return when in the area for breakfast or brunch. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 drinks: n/a services 5/5 george's restaurant & bar: 5/5

When you see a line of people waiting to be seated in the middle of a weekday, you know it's gotta…read morebe 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!

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

1606 is spectacular! Located in the magnificent Beauport…read moreHotel.. the bar is large with special views of the harbor. Cocktails created by gracious bartenders.. indoors or out on the immense sea view terrace. The food is amazing-- delicious raw bar options plus an extensive menu with options for everyone. We were in a private area surrounded by windows to the water.. but the main dining room is lovely., Highly recommend!

If you find your way to the amazing fishing town of Gloucester, you need to go ahead and get…read moreyourself a meal at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar. This place is an absolutely elevated location in the Beauport Hotel right there overlooking the harbour. You have unbelievable views, food, and service. From local catch cooked just right or served the way it's supposed to, fresh or raw, this place has it all. It has delicious drinks. An amazing presence and atmosphere between the raw bar, the main bar, dining room, outside seating, and private room. I've done lunch or dinner at each dining spot and it's never disappointed. Do not miss this spot if you are in town. This place is fantastic. Make sure to try and catch Andrea and Arwen at the bar. They are fantastic and provide amazing service! Ocho Tequila on Ice - Perfect/10 Raw Oysters from Canada - 9.3/10 Raw Oysters from Massachusetts - 8.3/10 Conserva with Tuna Filets - 8.8/10 Quahogs - 8.7/10 Brussels Sprouts - 8.1/10 Only thing not good about this place is that they aren't closer to me in Florida!

Harbor Views, Fresh Seafood & Coastal Charm at Blue Collar Lobster Co.!…read more Few dining experiences capture the spirit of Gloucester quite like Blue Collar Lobster Co. This charming waterfront seafood spot earned an easy five stars from us and was the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal before heading to a concert at The Cut. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the setting. Located right on Gloucester Harbor next to the iconic Gloucester House Restaurant, this cozy nautical eatery offers everything you hope to find on the Massachusetts coast: refreshing sea breezes, colorful lobster boats bobbing in the harbor, seagulls soaring overhead, and spectacular waterfront views in every direction. Inside, the atmosphere is delightfully authentic. Hundreds of colorful fishing buoys hanging from the ceiling create a fun maritime feel that immediately reminds you that you're in one of New England's most historic fishing communities. Before long, the four of us were happily sampling some of the restaurant's fresh seafood favorites. We enjoyed creamy clam chowder, briny oysters on the half shell, succulent shrimp cocktail, and delicious Bang Bang shrimp, all accompanied by cold drinks and unbeatable harbor views. Every bite tasted fresh and flavorful. The ordering process is simple and convenient. Check out the menu, place your order at the window, grab a tray, and find a seat. If possible, choose a table in the screened porch overlooking the water. There's something magical about enjoying seafood while watching fishing boats come and go from the harbor just a few feet away. Blue Collar Lobster Co. offers an impressive menu featuring fresh lobster, handheld sandwiches, fried seafood platters, soups, and appetizers at reasonable prices. The combination of delicious food, friendly atmosphere, stunning scenery, and excellent value makes this a destination we'll gladly return to again and again. If you're visiting Gloucester and want an authentic waterfront seafood experience, don't miss this hidden gem on the harbor- on the Seven Seas Wharf! Highly recommended!

Great spot right on the water! Casual dining with incredible food and a great atmosphere. The…read moreprices are a little high, but that's to be expected given the location. The haddock was incredible -- flaky, fresh, and perfectly breaded. The shrimp cocktail was also delicious, with huge, fresh shrimp. Overall, I'd definitely come back for a drink and a few shareable plates!