Guidebook for Gloucester

Linda

Joined in 2012

Food Scene

See my "Welcome Book" on arrival - lotsa recommendations and details of things to do/see/eat. Here are our favorites.

Franklin Cafe Cape Ann

Great food & atmosphere. Cozy booths, great cocktails & hip hang.

47 locals recommend

Franklin Cafe Cape Ann

118 Main St

47 locals recommend

Great food & atmosphere. Cozy booths, great cocktails & hip hang.

The Studio

Large deck and bar on the harbor. In the middle of Rocky Neck art colony. Somewhat crappy food but worth going for the scenery.

28 locals recommend

The Studio

51 Rocky Neck Ave

28 locals recommend

Large deck and bar on the harbor. In the middle of Rocky Neck art colony. Somewhat crappy food but worth going for the scenery.

Café Sicilia

Iconic Italian coffee & bake shop. Best coffee in town (espresso & otherwise). Sidewalk tables.

Café Sicilia

1300 Main St

Iconic Italian coffee & bake shop. Best coffee in town (espresso & otherwise). Sidewalk tables.

Charlie's Place

Fantastic fish chowder and good fried food. Lunch place very close to home and popular with locals.

14 locals recommend

Charlie's Place

83 Bass Ave

14 locals recommend

Fantastic fish chowder and good fried food. Lunch place very close to home and popular with locals.

J.T. Farnham's

Lunch - Best fried clams & shrimp! Indoor/outdoor dining (picnic tables on the Essex river). Love this place.

23 locals recommend

J.T. Farnham's

88 Eastern Ave

23 locals recommend

Lunch - Best fried clams & shrimp! Indoor/outdoor dining (picnic tables on the Essex river). Love this place.

Lobsta Land Restaurant

Great restaurant & food all around - always packed. Fave with locals. Great marsh view. Great menu and cocktails - one of my favorite places.

35 locals recommend

Lobsta Land Restaurant

84 Causeway St

35 locals recommend

Great restaurant & food all around - always packed. Fave with locals. Great marsh view. Great menu and cocktails - one of my favorite places.

Tonno Restaurant

Trendy, modern, upscale Italian cuisine. Great bar and delicious food. $$$$

43 locals recommend

Tonno Restaurant

2 Main St

43 locals recommend

Trendy, modern, upscale Italian cuisine. Great bar and delicious food. $$$$

Virgilio's Italian Bakery

Small Italian bakery/grocery. Unbelievable sandwiches - try the St. Joe's Special (on a St. Joseph's roll). A beloved spot by locals and tourists alike.

36 locals recommend

Virgilio's Italian Bakery

29 Main St

36 locals recommend

Small Italian bakery/grocery. Unbelievable sandwiches - try the St. Joe's Special (on a St. Joseph's roll). A beloved spot by locals and tourists alike.

Rudder Restaurant

8/2021 - Purchased by famous Restauranteur, Barbara Lynch... soon to be opened.

12 locals recommend

Rudder Restaurant

73 Rocky Neck Ave

12 locals recommend

8/2021 - Purchased by famous Restauranteur, Barbara Lynch... soon to be opened.

Jalapeños

Fun, Mexican restaurant with yummy margaritas!

15 locals recommend

Jalapeños

88 Main St

15 locals recommend

Fun, Mexican restaurant with yummy margaritas!

Drinks & Nightlife

Mile Marker One Restaurant

Live rock music. Indoor/outdoor marina venue on the Annisquam river. Home of "Wicked Tuna" TV guys.

30 locals recommend

Mile Marker One Restaurant

75 Essex Ave

30 locals recommend

Live rock music. Indoor/outdoor marina venue on the Annisquam river. Home of "Wicked Tuna" TV guys.

Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub

Rustic dining located on the harbor. Live music.

20 locals recommend

Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub

11 Rogers St

20 locals recommend

Rustic dining located on the harbor. Live music.

Captain Carlo's

Restaurant and nightclub. Good fried food with large outdoor deck, stage and bar. Great music scene.

15 locals recommend

Captain Carlo's

27 Harbor Loop

15 locals recommend

Restaurant and nightclub. Good fried food with large outdoor deck, stage and bar. Great music scene.

The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant

Cool local pub - live music 7 days/week. Older crowd during the week and music starts around 7pm (I like to go on Wed and Thurs nights). Can also grab dinner there, decent pub food.

30 locals recommend

The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant

40 Railroad Ave

30 locals recommend

Cool local pub - live music 7 days/week. Older crowd during the week and music starts around 7pm (I like to go on Wed and Thurs nights). Can also grab dinner there, decent pub food.