Visited several times and literally every dish has been amazing. I've grown up in Massachusetts and love seafood, and the swordfish here from the summer of 2023 was the best piece of cooked fish I've ever had.Picturesque harbor vibes, warm service, good cocktails, outstanding food - fantastic all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Duggan
The best restaurant in Gloucester, MA - hands down, no questions, not even a close competitor! The staff team is welcoming and consistent. The setting is warm and attractive. The food is excellent! The burger is one of the best anywhere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia Murray
A lovely location overlooking the creek with a chilled atmosphere. Good food, well presented, but pricey for what it is. The oysters were particularly good.
linda haley
Lovely place for high quality dining. We all enjoyed our meals & are glad such restaurants exist outside of major cities…& on the water! TY~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Courtney Denoncour
Easily best food, ambiance and service on the north shore. We feel so lucky to have found this gem after searching far and wide in our coastal town for top notch food. The scene is relaxed but uplifted and the food is excellent. Stating true to the sea while elevating the cuisine and supporting local purveyors, ::chefs kiss:: do not sleep on this magical place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Lucci
Been several times, quality seafood complimented, not hidden, by local ingredients, knowledgeable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Channer
Lovely setting in a cute coastal town with views of the sailboats in the marina. The oysters were great and we enjoyed the tuna tartare. The halibut with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JOEL R
Really special dinner served by friendly staff at waterfront location. We had great homemade pasta and a duck dush. Very attentive to gluten free diet.
Lux Dobbs
We had a disappointing meal last night for our anniversary dinner. The 2 pasta dishes we ordered were undercooked and 1 was particularly salty. When we mentioned this to the young lady who cleared our plates she apologized and didn't offer any redress. The waiter of the table next to us offered his customers complimentary desserts for their similar undercooked pasta dishes.We have always had great meals at Talise but this evening was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Danielle McVey
Awesome first visit to Talise! Definitely recommend a reservation or be aware there may be a wait list to sit at the bar. But trust me, the wait is worth it! Although it’s a smaller place, the ambience is on point. It felt very cozy and classy. Everyone we met was friendly and efficient. We loved that the menu was on the shorter side. Everything we ate was delicious and it’s clear a lot of consideration went into each dish, and everything we saw served to other people looked just as good. Everyone cleaned their plate! It was the perfect end to our day trip to the Gloucester area and we can’t wait to return in the future to try a different menu! Thanks Talise :)
I only wish this could be open year round! The food is always great and the staff super friendly. A hidden gem. Menu rotates weekly so check in for what to expect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Molly Stein
We got the chance to eat at this exceptional restaurant last night. The view was incredible. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. The menu reflects the location of their locally sourced food. We had a party of 10 and I got to try everyone’s different selection, every plate was delicious and had unique flavors. It was an incredible experience that my family will cherish forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth Forrest
My partner and I have eaten here twice - last summer and this summer. It is, by far, the best meal that I've had in the greater Boston area in recent years. Yes, it is pricey. But the quality and execution is exceptional - and I love the highly curated menu. The service is friendly without being familiar and professional without being unpretentious. The atmosphere (go at golden hour) is magical. Eating dinner at Talise is one of the few times (lately) that I have paid the bill without feeling like I have been ripped off. (Also: to the people who yelled at the waitress or came 20 minutes late and were mad that there was a time limit on their table - you should never eat out...)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacey Furtado
This was one of our best meals of the year. Gorgeous view, the perfect mix of special and approachable, great services, really nice wine listC and absolutely delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salvatore S
Was able to get a reservation sort of last minute for my birthday and I’m so glad I was able to! This was probably one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I love how everything is farm to table and the menu changes daily, such a fun twist. I got the bucatini with lobster and it was unreal, with such a generous portion of fresh lobster. Yes, it is a little pricey but it’s not overpriced for the quality of food & amount that you’re getting. My only slight complaint is that it was a little dark at night and my mom couldn’t see that well, but that didn’t take away from the amazing dining experience we had. I will definitely come back the next time I’m in Gloucester!
Visited several times and literally every dish has been amazing. I've grown up in Massachusetts and love seafood, and the swordfish here from the summer of 2023 was the best piece of cooked fish I've ever had.Picturesque harbor vibes, warm service, good cocktails, outstanding food - fantastic all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best restaurant in Gloucester, MA - hands down, no questions, not even a close competitor! The staff team is welcoming and consistent. The setting is warm and attractive. The food is excellent! The burger is one of the best anywhere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A lovely location overlooking the creek with a chilled atmosphere. Good food, well presented, but pricey for what it is. The oysters were particularly good.
Lovely place for high quality dining. We all enjoyed our meals & are glad such restaurants exist outside of major cities…& on the water! TY~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily best food, ambiance and service on the north shore. We feel so lucky to have found this gem after searching far and wide in our coastal town for top notch food. The scene is relaxed but uplifted and the food is excellent. Stating true to the sea while elevating the cuisine and supporting local purveyors, ::chefs kiss:: do not sleep on this magical place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been several times, quality seafood complimented, not hidden, by local ingredients, knowledgeable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely setting in a cute coastal town with views of the sailboats in the marina. The oysters were great and we enjoyed the tuna tartare. The halibut with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really special dinner served by friendly staff at waterfront location. We had great homemade pasta and a duck dush. Very attentive to gluten free diet.
We had a disappointing meal last night for our anniversary dinner. The 2 pasta dishes we ordered were undercooked and 1 was particularly salty. When we mentioned this to the young lady who cleared our plates she apologized and didn't offer any redress. The waiter of the table next to us offered his customers complimentary desserts for their similar undercooked pasta dishes.We have always had great meals at Talise but this evening was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Awesome first visit to Talise! Definitely recommend a reservation or be aware there may be a wait list to sit at the bar. But trust me, the wait is worth it! Although it’s a smaller place, the ambience is on point. It felt very cozy and classy. Everyone we met was friendly and efficient. We loved that the menu was on the shorter side. Everything we ate was delicious and it’s clear a lot of consideration went into each dish, and everything we saw served to other people looked just as good. Everyone cleaned their plate! It was the perfect end to our day trip to the Gloucester area and we can’t wait to return in the future to try a different menu! Thanks Talise :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I only wish this could be open year round! The food is always great and the staff super friendly. A hidden gem. Menu rotates weekly so check in for what to expect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got the chance to eat at this exceptional restaurant last night. The view was incredible. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. The menu reflects the location of their locally sourced food. We had a party of 10 and I got to try everyone’s different selection, every plate was delicious and had unique flavors. It was an incredible experience that my family will cherish forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I have eaten here twice - last summer and this summer. It is, by far, the best meal that I've had in the greater Boston area in recent years. Yes, it is pricey. But the quality and execution is exceptional - and I love the highly curated menu. The service is friendly without being familiar and professional without being unpretentious. The atmosphere (go at golden hour) is magical. Eating dinner at Talise is one of the few times (lately) that I have paid the bill without feeling like I have been ripped off. (Also: to the people who yelled at the waitress or came 20 minutes late and were mad that there was a time limit on their table - you should never eat out...)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was one of our best meals of the year. Gorgeous view, the perfect mix of special and approachable, great services, really nice wine listC and absolutely delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was able to get a reservation sort of last minute for my birthday and I’m so glad I was able to! This was probably one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I love how everything is farm to table and the menu changes daily, such a fun twist. I got the bucatini with lobster and it was unreal, with such a generous portion of fresh lobster. Yes, it is a little pricey but it’s not overpriced for the quality of food & amount that you’re getting. My only slight complaint is that it was a little dark at night and my mom couldn’t see that well, but that didn’t take away from the amazing dining experience we had. I will definitely come back the next time I’m in Gloucester!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5