Restaurants in Gloucester

“This little food truck is putting out amazing traditional pizza. Real fire, fresh ingredients, and the ability to order online ahead of time. Highly recommend you stop here and see why the reviews are all so good”

“Short & Main is a standout on the North Shore, serving top-tier wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a beautifully crafted space. It’s truly a must-visit—especially if you’re in the mood for a perfect pizza plus oyster pairing and a dash of creative ambiance. Just go in with a reservation, an appetite (maybe order an extra pie!), and a bit of patience during busy nights.”

“The food was SO good and our server was super sweet.”

“What a special experience last night was! I spent the evening with my 14 year old granddaughter and 7 others enjoying an evening we will never forget. My granddaughter felt the evening was one of the highlights of her summer. The food was unbelievable, the atmosphere was wonderful and our chef and hostess were incredible! I would recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys sushi!”

“My girlfriends and I stopped into this little diner on a whim, and I’m so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious (classic comfort food done right!) Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and our meals came out surprisingly fast. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier!! They treated us like regulars from the moment we walked in. You can really feel the heart and pride they put into their place. Definitely one of those hidden gems that makes you wish every restaurant still had this kind of charm and hospitality. We’ll absolutely be back!”

“We had a fabulous time at Oak to Ember. The staff was friendly and accommodating, Matthew and John in particular! The owner/chef Neal has created a fabulous menu. Best culinary experience we've had in a long time!”

“The food is excellent WE HAD CHICKEN AND Stake every thing that we had is excellent”

“On our Ladies Day out July 8, 2025, we picked Seaport Grille for our dinner spot. Beautiful ocean front setting. Can dine inside or out. I had the mussles appetizer over a side of linguini that came with 2 pieces of Garlic bread. Someone got the Lobster Roll. All the food and drinks were excellent. The waiter was spot on. Very clean. Highly recommend.”

“Wander in here on island time and have some dumplings and some big ole chicken that’s fried. Portions be big style and tastey.
PBR score 17 out 18 they do not have PBR but no one cares cause good island style restaurant.

Vegetarian options: Tofu”

“The best thing to hit Rocky Neck in a long time! We love this place!!!”

“We have been coming to Gloucester for 20+ years and just happened to find this gem. The food was fresh and plentiful and the staff was out of this world. This restaurant has now been added to our yearly list of places we visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience. A+++++++++”

“As an expatriate of New England (Massachusetts and Maine) and an avid preparer & eater of fresh seafood all my life, I can categorically state that the shipment of lobsters and steamers we received last week from Intershell was the best we've ever had since I moved to the midwest 30 years or more ago. The lobsters were 2 1/2 pounders. They were lively, sweet, tender, and delicious. And despite their large size, the clams were clean (clear of grit) and *most importantly* tender and sweet. The seafood was very well packaged, arrived on time and, while not inexpensive, the price was competitive. The best seafood dinner we've had in years! We will definitely be ordering from you again!”

“best boba tea great customer service”

“Like our waitress say “ you can’t never go wrong with a Cataplana “ yes patrichia was right Delicious .”

“Absolutely amazing food I honestly can’t say enough about them they are a gem in Gloucester!”

“We were looking for ice cream places and this one popped up eventually! It should be everyone’s first choice! They have such unique and creative flavors. Never had better ice cream in my life. They deserve all of the hype and praise.”

“Chicken Salad is amazing. Good Iced Tea too”

“Amazing cannolis and cookies. This placed smelled delicious!! Love the little tables on the sidewalk! And the Italian music just added to the experience!”

“The lobster roll was delicious and the portions were big! All our kids enjoyed their meals too! The drinks were fabulous too!! 🥰”

“coffe was great, pastries were great staff very friendly, cozy on a cold rainy day.”

“Markouk is special! Clearly traditional, perfectly seasoned, priced conservatively and humbly presented, some of the best takeout available in Gloucester.”

“My husband and I ordered their lobster roll, and it was fantastic! Plenty of lobster meat lightly tossed in mayonnaise and served in a toasted potato bread hot dog roll. We went on a Tuesday, so it was priced at only $13.99, compared to many other places that charge significantly more.”

“Best restaurant in Gloucester area … hands down”

“The food is absolutely delicious and friendly customer service. One of my favorite place in this area highly recommend. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Had an amazing dinner highly recommended.. I will definitely be back”

“The Muffuletta Sandwich is amazing!”

“I love hidden treasures! If I feel like a real treat….it’s their Thanksgiving roll up! Everyone is so pleasant & helpful! Yummy 🫶”

“I’ve lived in Glosta close to 50 years and love a good pastry. Caffe Sicilia is my favorite place to go for a pick me up or a good craving. The cannolis IMHO are the best in town and I never discriminate when it comes to food.. Despite often being slammed with customers, the customer service is first rate. Want a good pastry? Think Caffe Sicilia it does not disappoint.”

“Alexandra’s Bread makes the best whole wheat bread I have ever tasted, and I have done my share of sampling all over New England and beyond. The owners are warm, lovely, friendly people who run a high quality bakery. Although I am particularly partial to their whole wheat bread, all of their products (scones, cookies, olive bread, brownies, etc. etc.) are excellent and sold at a very reasonable price.”

“The Northsiders live this Saturday night 8/26 will be performing. Come on down and enjoy the show!”

“excellent ice cream! ask for 1/2 a kiddie size and thank me later! huge portions!”

“Cafe Bishco ALWAYS has excellent, freshly made food. There are many healthy options & a great variety of smoothies & desserts, too. The staff is courteous & helpful. Located in a building in Gloucester's historic West End, the building is constructed of Cape Ann Granite & in decades long ago was a bank, an antique shop & other businesses. Best of all they deliver!”

“Good pizza and great service.”

“Weeks ago, their special of the day was a Fried Chicken sandwich plate on a cranberry roll. This was the best sandwich I’ve had there so far!! Wish they would bring it back but it hasn’t been on the specials since😬 The cranberry roll was fantastic!”

“My very particular frappe loving husband said the malted Vanilla frappe he had was the best one in town! Girls working were awesome too!”

“Consistently excellant service and food.”

“Fantastic food and service. I would highly recommend.”

“We stopped while on vacation to grab a couple of cupcakes. We are from the south, and are honestly used to sickeningly sweet cupcakes that you have to scrape most of the icing off to eat the cupcake… These cupcakes were delicious! The frosting was light and fluffy and the cupcake was light and sweetened just right. Such a pleasant surprise! I would rate this one of the very best cupcakes I’ve ever had! Just delicious! My kids enjoyed the cake pop and the sugar cookies as well! Thank you for a delightful dessert after eating at the Blue Collar Lobster next door! (Which was also delicious!)”

“loved my tacos and will go back again!”

“A beautifully curated store with local organic produce, baked goods and coffee, prepared foods, interesting wine and beer selection, body care and extensive vitamin department, clothing, candles. I find my favorite smoked shoyu here. People who work here are friendly and go to extra lengths to help. Combined with a walk on the beach and sifting through the thrift shops across the street, the Common Crow Market makes for a great day trip from Boston.”

“Oh my. We are from out of town. Immediately, we felt very welcome! The food was delicious. We have the 5 cheese dip, and burgers! It was all amazing. 2 people in our party got cake and it was so good. I ate more than I should have and am sooo full!”

“Best kombucha I have ever had. I will never be able to drink the stuff at the supermarkets again. The stuff at the supermarkets only tastes like vinegar. The stuff made by P.C. Ferments has real flavor to it. I think my favorite is the spruce. Like Mountain Dew with out the sweet. Have with it something spicy with it and tell me what you think. The only downside is if you try it yourself you’ll realize the difference and you might not be able to go back to that supermarket wannabe, poser kombucha ever again. Cotton and coffee got lucky.”

“The food was SO good and our server was super sweet.”

“My family and I LOVE it here! Friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, our room was clean & comfortable with amazing sun rises! We will definitely be returning!”

“Best place for ice cream in Rocky Neck on a hot day...alas after Labor Day just open Saturdays and Sundays. Lots of cool flavours scooped up by a cheerful blue-eyed blonde.A few tables outside with a harbour view. Parking can be dicey.”

“THE BEST LOBSTER anywhere! My must visit place to eat lobster when traveling North!”

“Wicked fun place to drink. Awesome people there”

“Great place to eat and the staff is very friendly”

“Went in without any type of reservation, staff served 10 girls and 6 adults quickly and correctly. Food was wonderful, staff was friendly. Will return next time we are in the area!”

“Their roast beef sandwich is the best I’ve ever had 😍 I won’t be going anywhere else when my roast beef cravings kick in.”

“Relaxed and affordable, great food, super staff. Perfect for a quick, relaxed, don't-have-to-cook-dinner night.”

“One of my favorite places, where I start my day. Best coffee on earth and cinnamons buns that are addicting 🤣 great food, coffee, and people.”

“The bartender is awesome beautiful, so that's a W for sure but shes always dancing around and her vibes are contagious. Poors a hell of a drink and always smiling ! My favorite part is FRIDAYS when Dj skully is Blazing beats. Awesome spot.

Vegetarian options: Who cares it's a bar.. maybe icecubes?”

“Our pizza was amazing - Grecian with a white sauce - Corey and Chris are wonderful hosts. Laid-back, eat in or get food to go. Make sure you stop in; you’ll be keep coming back!”

“8/31/25 - Once again the crew at Minglewood hit it out of the park. Had the smash & Minglewood burgers for the 3rd time. This is our go to from here on out. Thanks to everyone at Minglewood! Well done.”

“Always a good meal and relaxing atmosphere. Thanks Larry!”

“Everything is excellent .”

“My friends and I had a wonderful breakfast on Sunday! The owner was so nice to us and gave us great recommendations! I will never forget this breakfast! The linguica sausage was so good! 10/10 recommend this place!”

“8/31/25 - Once again the crew at Minglewood hit it out of the park. Had the smash & Minglewood burgers for the 3rd time. This is our go to from here on out. Thanks to everyone at Minglewood! Well done.”

“The regular girl who works here with the blonde hair and day brightening smile is amazing!! She goes above and beyond to make sure everything you order is make correct and most importantly made by someone who looks at it as more than just your daily coffee/drink but as your first pick me up of the day and something to look forward too when you get out of bed. She deserves a raise ??”

“We came as a family of 5 for lunch, the waitress was kind and smiling, the atmosphere in the restaurant is really pleasant and very clean. There are two huge screens in the area where you eat, which was a bit disturbing because they broadcast things that slightly disturbed us from eating...but the food was really tasty and fresh. Recommend”

“As far as I’m concerned, this is the best Chinese food in Massachusetts. Been in mass almost three years now and every other place I tried sucked or was just not edible. Ocean garden is how Chinese food should taste.”

“Top notch Cafe I meet the guys there every weekday morning for great coffee and good conversation!”

“service was great pizza was delicious”

“First time here we’ll be back!”

“love the owner and we got our food fast and it was delicious. I've been going to the pilot house for years and will be back again!○○○○○”

“Best pizza I've had in a long time!”

“Went on Monday with a group of 7. Everyone's meals were very good except for the order of steamers. The steamers were about 3 inches long (huge) and not cooked. There were a couple of them that had bellies that were pure mush - gross! The waitress did take them back and the manager took them off our bill. I will go back, but I will not order the steamers again. Too bad I was starving when we left lunch!”

“You will not find a more beautiful, excellent hotel than here. They have exceptional staff, excellent food, amazing accommodations. There is just not enough good to say about the Beauport Hotel. They did not miss any details. The interior is so beautiful and inviting, the food menus are eclectic and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Recently ran into a self created 😂 snag, and Lauren went above and beyond duty and out of her way to resolve it! Don’t miss the Beauport.”

“Food was amazing and very generously proportioned. Staff was friendly and prompt.”

“an old school sweet pizza shop in a great city ..the vibes are family. thank you for letting me fold the boxes in 98. I would run to this spot any day or night.”

“I recommend the deep dish spinach, garlic, bacon, sauge, feta pizza!!! Cooked to perfection, lots of flavor, my family absolutely devoured it!! I was so pleased I had to share some with my neighbors....and of course they loved it. Keep up the great work Leonardos!!!”

“Place was spotless. Drive up appeared to be busy from the inside but I could see the cars were moving along. I went inside so I didn't have to have my husband go thru the drive thru (he's not a coffee person) They were friendly and it only took about 2 mins to get my coffee. It's on a busy street, a corner and it was difficult to take a left out of the parking lot but I would definitely go again!”

“this is the best place to eat”