A “TASTE” of my favorite things… (in order of preference)
ROCKPORT BREAKFAST/LUNCH
Brother’s Brew 27 Main Street, 978-546-3775 Open daily 7 am to 4 pm(/p)
Small coffee shop with variety of coffee, fresh baked goods (scones are fabulous!), egg sandwiches.
Serving breakfast and lunch.
Nate’s on Front Beach 18 Beach Street, 978-546-0055 http://natesatfrontbeach.com/
Serving full breakfast and lunch with water view. Check availability and times of operation.
The Red Skiff 15 Mt. Pleasant Street, 978-546-7647 Open daily 7 am to 2 pm
Serving breakfast and lunch.
Bean & Leaf Café 12 Bearskin Neck, 978-546-7500 http://www.beanandleafcafe.net/
Serving breakfast and light lunch (soups and sandwiches). Limited seating with a water view.
Helmut’s Strudel 69 Bearskin Neck, 978-546-2824 Call for Hours of Operation
Strudel, muffins, croissants, coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks. Limited outdoor seating with water view.
ROCKPORT LUNCH/DINNER
Blue Lobster Grille 15 Dock Square, 978-546-9990 http://www.bluelobster-grille.com/
Serving lunch and dinner. Seasonal hours. Call for availability and times of operation.
Roy Moore’s Fish Shack 21 Dock Square, 978-546-6667 Call for Hours of Operation
Serving lunch and dinner with local seafood. Large bar. Has a small “take-out” seafood located on Bearskin Neck.
My Place by the Sea 69 Bearskin Neck, 978-546-9667 https://www.myplacebythesea.com/
Serving lunch and dinner daily with spectacular ocean views! Located at the end of Bearskin Neck. A little pricy – enjoy lunch for a more affordable meal.
Pigeon Cove Tavern 1 Cathedral Avenue, 978-546-6321 https://www.pigeoncovetavern.com/
Located in the historic Emerson Inn. Check website for hours of operation. Seasonal property. Sunsets here are fabulous!
ROCKPORT DINNER
Feather and Wedge 5 Main Street, 978-999-5917 https://featherandwedge.com/
Serving dinner only. Please check website for Hours of Operation. During Peak Season may offer Sunday Brunch and Music during the weeknight.
Check for availability. Reservations recommended.
GLOUCESTER BREAKFAST/LUNCH
Lobsta Land 84 Causeway Street, 978-281-0 http://lobstalandrestaurant.com/
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. This breakfast is consistently delicious (as well as lunch and dinner options too).
Sugar Magnolias 112 Main Street, 978-281-5310 https://sugarmags.com/
Serving breakfast and lunch. Parking on-street. Great variety of breakfast options and lunch choices.
George’s Coffee Shop 178 Washington Street, 978-281-1910 Open early until 2:00 pm
Classic American diner fare served in huge portions. On-street parking.
GLOUCESTER LUNCH and/or DINNER
Seaport Grille 6 Rowe Square, 978-282-9799 https://seaportgrillegloucester.com/
Attached to Cruiseport Gloucester – this restaurant has water views and outdoor seating. Also voted “Best Lobster Roll”.
Passport’s 110 Main Street, 978-281-3680
Wonderful pop-overs and local fair.
The Rudder & The Studio Located in the Rocky Neck section of Gloucester.
Both of these restaurants are on the water and open seasonally.
GLOUCESTER – DINNER
Duckworth’s Bistrot 197 E. Main Street, 978-282-4426 http://www.duckworthsbistrot.com/
My favorite restaurant in the area! Small, intimate – the food is fabulous! Chef/Owner Ken Duckworth is a master of sauces. Opened Wednesday through Saturday evenings only. Make a reservation. If you are social – sit at the bar and enjoy the warm hospitality.
The Franklin Cape Ann 118 Main Street, 978-283-7888 http://www.franklincapeann.com/
My second favorite place to eat. Intimate surroundings – great bar vibe. Consistently good food. Opened for dinner only 7 days a week.
Tonno 2 Main Street, 978-879-4795 https://www.tonnorestaurant.com/tonno-gloucester
Wonderful bar area. Reservations recommended.
BEST SPOT FOR OUTDOOR SEATING, A COFFEE, COCKTAIL OR WATCHING THE SUNSET – THE BEAUPORT HOTEL IN GLOUCESTER. WORTH CHECKING OUT!
ESSEX LUNCH/DINNER
Boathouse Grille 234 John Wise Ave (Route 133) https://www.boathousegrilleessex.com/
Consistently great food and service. Enjoy local favorites. Reservations accepted for parties of 7 or more. 978=890-5113.
CK Pearl 112 Main Street, 978-890-7378 https://www.ckpearl.com/
Located on the Essex River – peaceful waterviews, seasonal outdoor seating.
Shea’s 122 Main Street, 978-768-6931 https://www.sheasrestaurant.com/
Located on the Essex River – peaceful waterviews, seasonal outdoor seating.
Blue Marlin Grille 65 Eastern Avenue, 978-768-7400 https://www.bluemarlingrille.com/
Celebrating 20 years in business! This restaurant is the same owners as Boathouse Grille.
Other restaurants you may like to look into:
The Village Restaurant – Essex
For fried clams:
Woodman’s of Essex
The Clam Box in Ipswich
For Portuguese food:
Azorean Restaurant and Bar in Gloucester
For Greek/Mediterranean food:
Ithaki Restaurant in Ipswich
For Pub fare in Gloucester:
Topside Grille
Pilot House
Rhumb Line
Halibut Pointe