This is the quintessential local greasy spoon diner and I couldn't be more complimentary about that…read morestatement. Sit at the counter, mull over the menu with a fresh cup, and watch the day go by from the window. I love that the kitchen and dining room are staffed by the two sisters. This is the kind of place that the patrons and staff are on first name basis. Sure, you'll get visitors like me but this place is mostly locals. My favorite quirk is the Portuguese sausage - linguica; all the way in Gloucester? Count me in. Is every dish executed perfectly? Certainly not. But you can taste the love and care in every dish.

What a treat in the heart of coastal Gloucester! Two Sisters is a quaint, small diner right near…read morethe water, a prime location for anyone wishing for that small beach town feel. The wait staff makes every customer feel like they're a close friend, and the food was absolutely do die for. I got a simple serving of toast, eggs, potatoes and bacon, and it was some of the best I've ever had. I can't wait to come back when I visit next time!

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

We absolutely love this place. It is a tradition for us to visit for birthdays and certain holidays…read moreand we are never disappointed. The food is good and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend!

Cute, small cafe, really delicious breakfast! Was hoping for fish cakes but they ran out by 11:30,…read morestill had fresh homemade muffins and had spinach/tomato eggs Benedict. Really delicious!

This is a very down home diner style breakfast spot. You are not to come here if you are expecting…read morefancy dishes & lavish tastes. The staff were all fantastic and friendly and our server was just the sweetest lady. She and I are in agreement that the hollandaise sauce is one of the best (and I freakin' LOVE hollandaise sauce, so this is coming with full judgement.) The space is quite small so I imagine it could feel a bit cramped when filled at max capacity. I suggest getting there before 10am to have more of the space to yourself. 10/10 would recommend. Might go back to drink hollandaise sauce.

What a fun experience it was to enjoy igloo dining at this venue. We had been to this restaurant in…read more2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic and ate in one of the igloos. I'm happy to report that the igloos available now are so much nicer, big, bright and clear and you can enjoy all of the beautiful water views. There is however a fee of $15pp for this experience. We dined with some friends and everybody enjoyed their cocktails and food. I started with the bang bang shrimp appetizer. What a bargain for $18! There were maybe 8-10 very large shrimp, and they were perfectly cooked. The fried haddock/chips was great, fish was crispy and delicious, but unfortunately the fries were not good and did not match the caliber of the food served. Limp, and probably were hanging around under a heat lamp :-( Overall, service was OK. Food arrived fairly staggered and one entree was very late. The runner confessed and said he dropped the plate and it had to be remade. It would have been nice if the server informed us. Despite the minor service hiccups (very young and likely inexperienced staff), the atmosphere and food are worth it. Give them a try!

Things have gone downhill. We used to go regularly but they got a new chef a couple of years ago…read moreand the menu and food is not very good. The menu has been dumbed down. The service has also gone downhill. Last year we went for dinner once, had a reservation, and waited over 30 minutes while looking at 2 empty tables by the water. The hostess finally said that we could sit at one of them. Today at lunch we waited 10 minutes at the hostess station before anyone approached. We were seated and given water and menus, and waited 10 more minutes before our waitress took our order. We got items that we've previously gotten and liked. Not so much today. Our food came out 20 minutes later and we had no silverware, so some was scavenged from a nearby table. My fried chicken sandwich had been cooked for far too long and the coating was separated from the chicken and shattered as I bit into it. Not good. The fries have gone downhill as well. They were blasting reggae and it was just too much for a weekday lunch. We won't be back.

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!

The service and the view were excellent. The food was also very good. Our issue is the recent…read morechanges to the menu. We visit several times per year and always enjoy having a few drinks, taking in the view and sharing small plates from an extensive selection. This week's first visit since January found a new chef and a significantly shrunken shareable menu. Stuffed clams, gone. Crab dip, gone. Meatballs, gone. Fish croquettes, gone. The food we had was still very good, but we absolutely missed the variety of options. Will we be back? Yes, still a beautiful restaurant with great views, but we definitely left a little disappointed.

Perfect little diner with delicious fare (especially at breakfast), delightful service, reasonable…read morepricing, and comfortable environment. Go. You'll love its welcomed simplicity and, I promise, want to return.

Breakfast all day here. Good selection of your favorite American egg dishes for breakfast. Quick…read moreand pleasant service. In a nice day, we could sit outside to enjoy the beach town atmosphere, but it was a bit too hot to sit outside comfortably so we decided to sit inside. A bit cramped but any dining venues in Rockport is like that. My omelette was perfect. No too dry or too wet. Good mix ratio of chorizo to the sautéed veggies. Good robust ice coffee to start my old and slow engine! We will be back again to have breakfast here.

Charlie's Place Gloucester Mass…read moreWe decided to visit Gloucester in February 2026 as a way to help our relative get her new home ready for move-in. We took a Saturday off to do a little touring. After spending the morning touring Cape Ann, enjoying all the beauty there was to behold, we decided to go to Charlie's Place for lunch. It has the feel of a hometown diner without any appearance of a greasy spoon. The interior is very well maintained, extremely clean and pleasantly decorated. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. My sister-in-law had the pepper burger, which was smothered in red and green peppers and she ate every bite. She also enjoyed a cup of the fish stew. She has returned to Charlie's many times to have it again and again, it is that good! Large chunks of haddock crowd the serving while swimming in a buttery, thin, creamy broth. My husband and I made a meal of splitting three items: a bowl of the clam chowder, which has the authentic New England taste we were looking for, a simple turkey sandwich on rye and a side salad which was huge. We felt completely at ease in this restaurant which is obviously a local favorite and left feeling stuffed. The prices are very affordable. We truly enjoyed every bite in our first, but definitely not the last, time visiting Charlie's.

Sadly - gone a bit downhill! Our family's favorite local restaurant since the 1980s has changed two…read morethings recently that have ruined the experience of a great lobster roll or fish dinner. No. 1 - they no longer serve Coco-Cola products - OUCH! Apparently there was an issue with the Coke servicing one time and they pulled the plug on Coke - completely ignoring their customers. Very sad to see this selfishness! No. 2 - management changes their French fries - long a staples of greatness here. Again - leasing with success and ignoring customers! Lastly, the outstanding lobster roll has been inconsistent lately. I write this review with the hope that management is listening and will revert to what made Charlie's so great for so long. Until then, we will be looking for other local joints. - Mr. Shell Shocked.

They were rude . It was Sunday and they quit setting at 11:15 we were there about two minutes after…read moreand were told we should find somewhere else.

Once again, I returned to Rockport. And every morning was started at Hula Moon…read more Some folks may look at it as just another greasy spoon diner. I do not. The service is quick and friendly. Breakfast is made exactly as ordered. But what is special is hearing the locals that stop in first thing in the morning. Such a wonderful atmosphere. Try the Belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. Yum.

It's been a minute since I've eaten here. Being a local I'm always recommending this spot…read moreespecially the outdoor deck with a good amount of live acoustic sets from local musicians. Good solid menu of great seafood and shareable plates,friendly staff and good drinks makes for a perfect experience day or night.

Wow! Such a great place and right off the highway. Plenty of parking. The restaurant is fairly big…read morewith lots of seating. We were at a table with a view and loved it. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. We ordered fish and chips and a lobster roll. Everything was perfect. The fish and chips portion was huge so obviously took a to-go box. The bartender went above and beyond to bring over the NA beer options and a chilled glass...plus he gave his feedback on them. It was excellent service and very unexpected. Our server did a fantastic job checking in on us and making sure we were all set. I recommend checking it out because it's worth it.

Excellent swordfish--my favorite--worth going out of our way! Tender, melt in your mouth!…read more Chicken tenders for my companion, tender, moist, yum. Great onion rings--not too large, perfect crunch.

One of our favorite places to visit whenever we're in the area. The parking lot is fairly small…read moresince most of the parking spots have signs saying that they're reserved for the ice cream shop. The tables are closely packed together and the restaurant can get crowded at times. The staff are friendly and were able to give us good recommendations. The fried clams were crispy on the outside and very tender on the inside. The smelt were on the larger size so the larger bones were harder to chew on. The pastas came in some of the largest portions that I've ever seen from a restaurant. There were very generous portions of seafood in both of the pasta dishes that we order and I would definitely recommend the seafood marinara and the lobster mac&cheese to anyone who goes. The dishes are great for sharing and I will happily go back the next time I am out there