Great beach! We love coming here for the soft sand and fun waves. During low tide there are tide pools and a river the kids can explore, plus an island you can reach via a sandbar. During high tide there’s still plenty of beach. The parking is great - plentiful and stretches across the whole beach, making it easier to spread out and you never have to walk far.

☀️🌊🏖️🦀🐚 Good Harbor Beach is a great beach with plenty of space for lots of people! We had a great time at Good Harbor Beach and caught lots of ☀️! At low tide you can walk across to the island and maybe find some 🦀 The food stand can be slow to order and receive your food so plan accordingly. My lobster roll and fries took 30 minutes to be ready but that was pretty common for everyone there. Overall we had a great time at Good Harbor and will make this one of our top beaches in the area!

We visited Good Harbor Beach in July and really loved it! We booked our parking spot a few days in advance, so when we arrived, we just had to show our reservation — super easy and convenient. We went early in the morning, which allowed us to park close to the beach entrance. People start arriving around noon, so depending on what time you like to enjoy the beach, parking and getting a good spot can be easier or a bit more challenging later in the day. The beach itself is very beautiful, with calm waters that are perfect for families with kids. We had such a relaxing and fun day, and we’ll definitely be coming back next summer!

Although the parking is limited and prices are salty, after 3-3:30pm the parking is free and there's always spaces to park. Short distance between parking lot and the beach, well maintained bathrooms but not so well maintained showers. Clearly a popular beach, by the crowd today. The water was ice cold in early August on a 80F Sunday. The tide rises suddenly in the afternoon, it's a beautiful scene to admire while sunbathing. Very pleasant beachn!

Good parking, well stocked bathrooms, convenient snack stand, helpful walkway mat in the sand leading from the snack stand to the start of the beach, making getting to the beach earlier for anyone with mobility challenges. The views are beautiful, and the beach is clean. My only complaint was people smoking cigarettes which ruined the enjoyment of the fresh air. Also, Keep an eye on your French fries and snacks for some assertive sea gulls.

First time coming here and it was enjoyable. We got there for 8am so there was plenty of parking, I do think $45 with tax $47 this year for parking for non residents is terrible! I did enjoy the fact that there are little waves here so its not a quiet beach. Walking the beach at low tide in the morning was nice, you can go to the puddles around the rocks to see what's in there and also cross the water to the island and climb it which we did not do. There's bathrooms with changing rooms, a food area, and an area that sells beach accessories. The beach at low tide looks very large but when it starts to come i it does get quite narrow. The seagulls are very vicious come lunch time, I saw a few attack people while eating their food.

Public beach that is about a quick $5-$10 Uber Ride to MBTA Gloucester train station. Locals are nice. Beautiful scenery. Low tides & shallow waters areas especially for the small toddlers and babies. Although, there are no public restrooms available, the closest is the local hotels & restaurants off Beach Ave. There is a small bridge that connects the beach to the local neighborhood & a small parking lot is available for families.

Enjoyed my tour. We got to see 8-9 humpbacks, a small great white, a finback whale. One whale breached and one got very close. Every trip is different. It’s takes a hour just to get out of the bay. Pretty large boat so I didn’t get motion sickness. They have younger crew that are educators that go around and interact with the guests for educational tidbits and questions. The naturalist who guided us was really good, easy to understand with lots of knowledge. She did not rush the tour and really wanted us to see everything we could possibly see, our tour was 4.5 hrs. Boarding started 30 min before and we left a few minutes early. They sell some stickers, pins, magnets, etc. at the end so bring cash if interested. Restrooms onboard and lots of seating, although you will be moving around to spot the wildlife. 9/18/25

My daughters and I had our 3rd exceptional adventure Oct 18, 2025 with Cape Ann Whale Watch on Saturday. Not only did we see many whales, one of which Tina (?) had not seen since 2023, but we had the 5% experience of seeing a large pod of white striped or white sided dolphins who were playing, jumping around the boat and giving us a magnificent show. The whales kept drawing us with the trumpeting sound that we never heard before. It was remarkable! The knowledge of the guide seems unsurpassed and the smoothness of the ride, despite the significant waves, spoke highly of our Captain. The crew also graciously made sure everyone was okay throughout the trip. We’ll book again next year. And the year after. Absolutely the best whale watch you could hope for!!!!

We had a great outing on Saturday 7/19. My daughter and I were hoping to spot at least one whale and we ended up seeing 4! Chromosome and Tripod were around us for at least 30 minutes and we had seen Pitcher prior to that. There was another whale feeding in the distance. Took us well over an hour and a half and lots of miles to find the action but when we did, it was amazing! Wish we had some more impressive photos to share but hard to capture on our phones. Thanks to the crew for a great day.

Went on the whale watch on Sep 14 (1:45 PM). Parking was free and well-organized — staff guided us right to a spot, which was a big relief. The boat left exactly on time, and the guide was amazing, sharing details and facts throughout the trip. After a 30–45-minute ride, we spotted a humpback whale and even two whales swimming together! The whole trip lasted about 3–4 hours and was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend Cape Ann Whale Watch! 🌊🐋

Went right before the season ended and really enjoyed the experience. Arrive early, they board 30min before departure. Things I wish I knew, bring for drinks and snacks on board as well as tips, no card reader or Venmo available. Dress warm, bring that extra layer. Definitely a great experience and worth every penny. We saw 4 whales and dolphins, crew is super friendly and knowledgeable.

Wonderful experience! We got to see Humpbacks breaching! The naturalist was very knowledgeable and explained everything we were seeing. She knew the names of the whales. We saw a total of 4 Humpbacks. The weather was perfect and the boat was comfortable! Highly recommend!

Went on 10/07/25. We had 10 humpback whale sightings and some dolphins in a pod. Absolutely incredible experience. We were on the boat around 5 hours. It was about 2 hours before we spotted any whales. Great staff. Everything was well explained and they took turns so both the right and the left side of the boat could see the sightings. The views into and out of the bay were breathtaking.

Seaport Grille is a famous seafood restaurant right on the coast of downtown Gloucester, overlooking the ocean and docks. The staff were friendly, though it did take a bit to order food, the food came out quite quick beyond that. There was plenty of seating even at prime lunch hours, so we were able to be seated quite quickly. We got an assortment of foods, including their lobster roll. The lobster roll is priced at market value, which was around $30 when we got it. The lobster roll was a good size, with a good amount of lobster to eat. Personal preference is that we like ours hot, but this was served cold, but still pretty enjoyable. It just felt the bread overwhelmed the lobster at times, but was still delicious to eat. The clam chowder was good, consistency was on the watery side rather than thick but had a great flavor. The caesar salad plate was large, and tasted great and fresh. We also got a side of fries, which were like puffed up potato wedges, though we got too much and had to take it home. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal and well deserves its hype.

A 4 star restaurant with partial views of the harbor (if you look beyond the parking lot), outdoor/shaded seating available , good service and decent food. We ordered fried scallops, haddock tacos with flour tortillas and the bacon cheeseburger. The total bill without tip was $76 or about $25 per person. The scallops were delicious whereas the broccoli was saturated in butter. The Haddock tacos were great, and the cheeseburger was decent. The fries are more like slim wedged potatoes and were okay.

My husband and I went here for lunch because it came highly recommended on social media and it was decent! The oysters Rockefeller were my favorite part. We housed our food because we were pretty hungry after a long day of walking but the entrees were definitely a bit Boston market esque. Still tasty, comfort food but nothing extraordinary. We ordered the seafood trio and haddock dishes which came topped with a yummy breadcrumb mixture. They also are super generous with their wine pours :) The water views are nice if you get a window seat but we still enjoyed our booth. The staff is all very pleasant and our waitress was so kind and appropriately attentive. I would be curious to try a different spot next time but still very much enjoyed eating here and would recommend grabbing a reservation.

A tiny wait but that made me excited to give it a try. Packed in a Thursday!!!! Did not disappoint. The clam chowder was excellent as was the fried fish plate. Took my dessert to go but it looks delicious. Will visit again in my return trip to Gloucester.

I really wanted to like this place. I think I might be being a little generous with my stars…Great location, friendly staff. If you love giant portions this might be the place for you. Could not finish our dishes. I wish we’d have known we could have planed our order a little differently. I love ordering Calamari when I’m traveling. This was pretty good. The wedge salad was good, it could have need dressed with a third of the dressing. The tuna salad was enormous and I think they may have served me a whole cucumber.

Great location on the water. Was told it would be 20 minutes for a table. It took an hour. The lobster pie was good. The swordfish was not so good. The picatta sauce was blend and thin. The other entries were just average. Was hoping for something more.

Good food and service. We went for dinner and had the filet mignon and macaroni with pulled pork. Portions are big. For dessert we had the coconut cake which was delicious. Server was really nice. Plenty of parking.

We were looking for a quick bite before our whale watch & I’m so glad we found this place. Delicious flavorful food and the wraps were huge! Say yes to the feta add on. Everything was handmade with care. Delightfully friendly owners. Wish we lived closer!

This is a great little authentic Lebanese restaurant with homemade dishes. The owner is a skilled cook and baker. We had 2 zaatar manoushies with vegetables and a side of tabouli. Everything was delicious and highly recommended.

We bought our dinner twice there within five days, because the food was so delicious, that we had to come back. Chicken dinner, chicken wrap and beef wrap are all extremely tasty and excellent value for money. The people serving and cooking here work all hard to make a fantastic job, but still are so relaxed, friendly and generally in a good mood, so it is enjoyable to even sit in a while and watch your food getting prepared. They even recognised us on our second visit and did an excellent service job. Highly recommended, this definitely was the best food we had within a week staying in Gloucester.

I got a chicken kabob wrap and Mediterranean salad. Both where very delicious and well seasoned- citrusy and herbaceous. Enjoyed the meat being a bit charred. Many ready made cold sides and salads in the fridge that you can pick up quickly. Workers were kind enough to make my food quickly so I could make it to my whale watching tour promptly. Many thanks.

Very tasty Lebanese dishes and friendly owners. A lot of people started coming in as we ordered so it's a really popular place. A nice change of pace if you need a break from clams and lobster in Gloucester.

Where do I even begin? These are the best dolmas I've had in Massachusetts. I bought just a side thinking the star of the show was my falafel wrap. Don't get me wrong the falafel wrap was good but if I could venture back this way I'd stock up on the domas. The mousakaa - amazing. It's more of a takeout counter but if you're lucky and in small company you can dine in. They work very hard behind the counter so I entertained myself with the magazine they had on the table. I love this spot it's a seaside dream. If you had a cozy cafe I'm sure it would get flocked over by the tourists but I'm sure your team is plenty busy as is. I will be back 💕

Homemade food. Chicken kabobs wrap is excellent! The ingredients are fresh!

Ordered a large cheese pizza. Me and my wife love pizza and have eaten from restaurants all over the north east. When I got it, it cost more than the menu price they had on the counter and it felt really light. They gave me the inflation excuse. Recieved what we would consider a medium thin crust pizza. It was decent but would not get again. Especially not for $14.50

One of the best pizza I have eaten in a long time. They only open from 4:00pm and you have to order about 30mn in advance, they only have one size which make about 8 slices. We ordered 3 pies for 5 people, a vegetarian, pepperoni and cheese and the Delaney's Special which pretty much all-dressed and probably 10 000 calories 😉😀 but so tasty and awesome. Sorry for the pics, we couldn't wait to get started.

Delicious pizza and great topping options: even eggplant!

The smell outside the pizza shop is what drew me in, it smells so enticing, and the pizza does a lot of things right. I think the sauce is interesting, not to sweet not too much basil or pepper and not bland. The cheese is great and it's not too greasy. The problem I have is with their crust. It's thin crust which I'm fine with but it didn't have much to write home about. There wasn't much crunch to it and it was just very dull. It definitely would not be my first choice, but if someone offered I wouldn't be a grump about it.

Great pizza, even better people. THANK YOU!!

This was the rare place that was open at 8p and chose this place because of the reviews. It was a good pizza

Only gave them 1 star would've given 0 but you can't. Its not good at all and its a pathetic excuse for "pizza". The garlic bread wasn't even garlic bread it was just a pizza covered in cheese. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Come to NY we know how to make pizza.

I have only been there a few times but it is one of my favorite places in Gloucester! The sandwiches and pastries are great, a big variety of unique foods that are worth the money. Also very nice inside, seems like a great place to relax and enjoy some amazing food.

This is where we go to celebrate. The best restaurant I've been to on the North Shore. The food is delicious (we've been here 5 or 6 times and it's consistently excellent), and this is the place to pair it with a bottle of wine. Our waiter has been knowledgeable and kind. The setting is intimate, so get a reservation well ahead of time.

Always the finest time here. Service is impeccable. The menu is not gigantic, but every single thing on it is something I want to eat! Lovely wine list. Home made super decadent desserts (I’m lookin at you chocolate bourbon pecan pie!) finished off our amazing meal. Been going for more than a decade and never have had a bad bite. Bravo!

Went here for dinner with my aunt and cousin. Our server Colleen was awesome! Super friendly and put us at ease. The food was amazing. We ordered all the salads. The frize was the favorite. We split three half portions of entrees. Hanger stake was killer, duck was delicious, and the salmon was to die for. Recommend all three l. Finished the meal with a Banana cake. WOW. Also love the half/full portion option.

Excellent. They were so accommodating of my wife's gluten intolerance. Many gluten free options, and each better than the next. Service was perfect, they spent so much longer than they needed to talking through the changing menu items. I grew up 10 minutes away and couldn't believe I'd never been.

Service was excellent; our waiter was patient and explained everything. Leave a large budget, though! Even without desserts (and with half a glass of wine each) it came to $90. I had excellent salmon with carrot sauce, roasted carrots, and risotto. Most importantly, you can get EVERYTHING in a half portion (even the wine!) There are only 10 tables so make a reservation! Also had wonderful soups (we tried the creamy mushroom and also a cold cucumber soup.) I highly recommend Duckworth's.

I was taken there to celebrate my Birthday. What an experience! Everything was fantastic. Between the 3 of us, we had the Salmon, Mushroom soup, the cesar Salad, Fish Stew (i think) and we had to try more than one dessert! Banana Cake was to die for; Bread pudding was so good I did not want to share.. I can't say enough about the food and the service. I can't wait to go again.

I can only speak to the Thursday lobster roll special which is totally worth it! $13.99 for large buttered roll with a generous amount of fresh lobster claw meat, served with chips and pickles. Can’t go wrong. Not the best ambience as you’re on the corner of a busy intersection, and it’s counter service only and very no nonsense.

Casual take out location offering your typical Italian Cuisine. Limited parking. Staff not overly friendly. Price of Lobster Roll on road-side sign advertised $19.99 but the menu board inside stated they were $24.99. Food was decent but nothing to rave about. The next door ice cream take out is an added bonus at this location.

One of the best lobster rolls I’ve ever had. I’m usually a hot butter lobster roll person, but the cold mayo lobster roll was absolutely delicious. Sweet, flavorful lobster meat and the right amount of mayonnaise. Bun is toasted with butter to perfection. My heart wants the tiniest bit more lobster meat, but for the price it is a steal and I’m just greedy!! My husband got a delicious Italian sub (and he’s a big sandwich guy so he recognizes a good one). 10000% getting food from here again.

We had two meals out while visiting Gloucester - here and at a pricey waterfront place. This place was better. Lobster rolls the best I have had. This is where the locals go.

My husband said this was his favorite lobster roll out if 5 total places we tried in the northeast. I had a bacon lettuce tomato and it was also delicious.

We loved, loved, loved the food here! The cheese steak was legit and the pizza was the best we had in New England. There isn't seating inside, but there are picnic tables outside and Adirondack chairs in the parking lot. Make sure you save room for ice cream from the Dairy Maid next door.

We were driving around and happened to see this place right around lunch time. We were craving for lobster rolls, so we decided to give it a try. It was a decent lobster roll and I think $27 was a fair price. It had a generous amount of lobster but nothing really special about it.

This is a beautiful park, not to be missed. We arrived around 2pm and were able to park for free. The staff at the visitors center was so friendly and helpful. There are plenty of picnic tables under the shade. The view overlooking Half Moon Beach and the harbor is beautiful.

Very great place to take a walk and go fishing. There is a visitor center, if you want to know where you can fish, please ask that lady. They have a bathroom under the patio. Super nice view over there. And free parking lots.

This is a beautiful park with fantastic views. It also has a beach and so much history. My family especially liked seeing the cannons. Unfortunately, we were unable to fully explore the park as we would have liked, due to our schedule, This would definitely be a place that I would go back to. There were many picnicking areas that had shade. The visitor center was well maintained.

The park is 5 stars but there are tons of unleashed dogs, and I stepped in dog poop. People blast awful music and its hard to enjoy any of the spaces here bacause of that. Parking is expensive too. The rules need to be enforced, otherwise youre better off going somewhere else.

Nice park for families. Scenic views of the Atlantic. Good amenities. Beaches are rocky and "swim at your own risk.

such a beautiful spot for the family. playground, trails and the stunning view of the Gloucester Harbor. plenty of picnic tables and you can even grill there.

Far from where we are but well worth it.. had a fantastic family day in a beautiful place with great pictures and you can grill there.. 10/10

Small, feels secluded depending on the number of people there. Lots of fun to climb rocks, plenty of shady spots. Not a ton of sand area for beach sports and stuff like that

Great place to spend time with family. Very calm and not overcrowded around noon. Shallow even during high tide. Great views with nice rocks to climb..

Very nice small feel private beach. Enough people to give each other space. Can climb the rocks. Boats be passing by.

Beautiful spot. The beach is rocky. We spent the early part of the day. It was a really great day.

Great place, family friendly, and ample space for picnics and enjoying the beeach

Small beach and beautiful landscape around Stage Fort!

Stunning place to relax, unwind , collect yourself, have a good cry or bring that special someone to and look at the beauty the Universe has gifted us. It is a special place.

The monument is on the water along a really beautiful walk around the harbor. Across from the monument are stones with names of all the fisherman lost at sea over the years. There were hundreds but they didn't photograph well as it was dark

The Gloucester Fishermans Memorial statue is a beautiful and fitting tribute to the brave fisherman and their contribution to history. As a sidenote in the 7th season of Bewitched Darren was turned into this statue 🧹🧙. Well worth the trip just to see this part of history.

What a beautiful memorial. Also the flowers were incredible. Loved this

Last time I was here was as a child in the 60's; it was one of my earliest memories, when I didn’t know what it was a memory of. I've returned as a sailor, with a renewed respect for the souls listed there. A beautiful and powerful memorial that's been calling me for over 60 years.

There is! Like you have seen in multiple movies and such. Nice place to get out and walk along the waters edge. Take a few minutes to look at the plaques surrounding the statue on the Water side. All the fisherman that have been lost over the years.

Beautiful memorial to the fisherman of Gloucester! A cool sight to see if you’re a fan of the movie The Perfect Storm!

Beautiful walkway along Gloucester. While I didn't intend to stop here, the view were breathtaking and I couldn't resist.

I read all the great reviews but obviously you can’t always believe everything you read on the internet, but in this case you can believe everything! We had at least 7 whale sitings 1 dolphin and one seal. The captain did an outstanding job navigating to have both sides of the boat with up close views. There was one breach but I missed that. The seas were rough on the way out and the lady next to me puked, yeah kinda gross but the crew assisted her quickly and efficiently cleaned up. Sure, you can do without seeing puke but I honestly didn’t really think it was that rough. The seas were calm where the whale sitings were. The way back was a really smooth ride. Bring your sweatshirts as even when it’s summer warm on shore you will probably be cold on the open water. The 3 kids, were “bored” as kids are without electronics but really enjoyed and appreciated seeing the whales. “Worth it!” From the 17, 12 and 12 year old kiddos. I totally recommend this company for a great whale watching experience.

Loved it. Excellent tour. Great naturalist. Nice ship. Was fully booked but not over crowded. They could use a bit more seating though. People line up way before boarding time to pick seats. We had to sit inside if we wanted a place for our party of six and that was the last empty booth. You could of course stand outside during the hour+ to reach the whales. Would be nice if there were a few more benches on the top deck to address that. Excellent snack bar options.

Amazing experience! I’ve been whale watching plenty of times, but this was by far the closest encounter, and also the trip where I saw the most whales. Whales swam just a few feet from our boat—we counted at least 7–8 of them, plus a huge pod of dolphins. The captain knew exactly where to go and made sure everyone had a great view from different angles. Our guide was also fantastic, sharing details about each species and even the names of individual wwhales, which is interesting. I’d love to come back again！

Amazing experience I don't normally do reviews bit this experience was incredible. We saw a group of humpback whales playing lots of fin slapping and breaches so close to the boat. Such a memorable trip. Highly recommend.

It was really great. The captain and the host did their best to lead us to find whales. We were so close to the whales and it was amazing. The host's introduction was great and she explained it in great detail. The staff were all great! I hope humans can continue to protect whales and other creatures on Earth!❤️❤️🐳❤️❤️

I personally think they are the best whale-watching team in Boston! Before we set sail, the guide assured us that we would have a 100% chance of seeing whales that day! And, in a funny twist, I took a picture of another tour boat nearby that had headed off in the wrong direction. After we had been watching whales for a while, they finally turned around and followed us, which made me even more grateful for choosing this team! On top of that, the guide also took us to see a giant shark! This trip was truly the most wonderful day of my entire visit to Boston!

Amazing experience...saw 3 whales and huge dolphin pod. Boat was wonderful, clean, great staff, snacks and the commentary was excellent. This captain knows what he is doing bc he gave us the best view of all the other boats out there. Best day ever!

Ordered the twin hot boiled lobsters with onion rings and coleslaw on a Saturday afternoon. The waitress taking our order was friendly and she hands you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready to pick up. The food was ready within less than 5 minutes from the pick up window. The lobster was fresh and delicious. The onion fries were huge, light and crispy. As tasty as there we couldn't finish them. There was plenty of outdoor space in the front and back of the restaurant with amazing views of the water. They had live music after 4. Highly recommend this spot for great seafood.

I can not get over how incredible our meal was! My friends and I were away for a girls trip and we stayed in Gloucester and all over my TikTok showed this place was the best lobster roll in town! We will be forever dreaming about our meal that day! My friends each got a lobster roll and I got the Lobster corn chowder! It was so delicious! I can’t wait to make another trip and take my family here! Thank you so much for a great lunch!

Felt like summer, outside deck is now open and live music sets the tone for a great atmosphere. Good was fast and great, tasty, delicious. Can’t miss place when in Gloucester, plenty of seating, nice for the whole family or just to hang out with friends. Great service from every single person, friendly and cool about everything.

This place is awesome for hot summer days right on the water. The food is amazing and the portions are generous. They put close to a pound of lobster on a roll. The fish tacos are also very delicious. If you’re ever in Gloucester I recommend you go try them.

This place is so good! The lobster roll is massive and the lobster is delicious you’re getting multiple claws and giant pieces of the tale. It’s so good! My only critique would be maybe a slightly more durable bun we opted for a hot butter roll, and it did start to get quite mushy as we ate it. But other than that, it was phenomenal. It comes with french fries and you can order a beer there. When we went on the fourth they had live music, which was awesome. This place is worth a little bit of a drive if you’re around.

The food was good. Albeit very expensive here. You can sit on the seaside and watch the fishing trawlers come in and out. This was the area that they filmed the perfect storm.

The food was excellent — the lobster rolls were delicious. But the attitude of the staff completely ruined the experience. The waiter was extremely rude. We wanted to eat outside, and he abruptly said, “No.” Then we decided to take the food to go, and he rudely added, “But don’t you dare eat it on the restaurant’s property.” Excuse me, what? I just wanted to enjoy the nice weather and the view, not sit indoors. It’s a shame because the food was excellent, but the staff’s attitude made me never want to return.

We arrived in Gloucester after a long drive from nyc on a friday evening, absolutely starving and looking for dinner around 9pm. Most restaurants had already closed for the night, and we were about ready to give up when we thankfully found Franklin Cape Ann. This small, cozy restaurant welcomed us even at that late hour. At first they brought out fresh bread before our appetizer, which was very nice. The grilled octopus was excellent. I had the pasta of the day with perfectly cooked shrimp. My dad got the sautéed mussels, and my brother went for the fresh ground sirloin burger with fries. Everything was perfect and delicious. So happy we found this place - it really saved the night!

My wife and I dropped in early for dinner on a Tuesday night, and were lucky to get a table. (Make reservations.) The main room is smallish, but even when it was busy, it wasn't super noisy. In fact, there was live music - a jazz duo of string bass and clarinet - that was amazing. I had their special Manhattan, which was good but not to my liking. We split the arugula salad, which was tasty. I loved the morsel of fried goat cheese. We also split a bowl if the fish chowder, which was delicious. The fish chunks were substantial, and the over all flavor was subtle, with a touch of heat (maybe white pepper?). I would order this. For dinner, my wife ordered the pan seared cod, which was concealed between a generous portion of mashed potatoes and a pile of oyster mushrooms on top. The mushrooms were especially good, and basically stole the show (over the cod). I had the hanger steak and truffle fries. Id probably swap the fries for a different side, but the steak itself was delicious. It had substantial bark/sear and was still very tender. All in all, we had a great meal. The food was delicious ans the vibe was awesome.

10 out of 10. Best dining experience and scratch cooking I've had in years. Halibut special with scampi sauce, asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes. Tuna sashimi perfectly quick seared with a side salad and mashed potatoes. All desserts made in house - so hard to choose, but the key lime pie was a perfect end. Three of us dined in last night and raved about our meals even after we left. The Franklin is worth every penny and calorie. Highly recommend. **November update. I Finally ordered something other than the Tuna! The Organic Grilled Salmon with Warm Sweet Potato Salad, Honey & Sriracha Glaze is also very easy to recommend. Top 3 salmon dish I've ever had.**

We always loved the South End location of Franklin. The Gloucester spot was actually our first meal out after the pandemic, I’ve always appreciated how beautifully designed and built it is. Unfortunately, this visit was a rough outing. Service was inconsistent. While our main server was kind and tried her best, there were a number of issues. We had our kids with us, which can be challenging, so we specifically asked for everything to come out ASAP, no coursing. They don’t have a kids’ menu, which was surprising, but we made do with custom orders. Still, food came out late and disorganized. Identical dishes were served more than five minutes apart—twice. One child’s meal came out first, as it should, but the second never arrived until we pressed for it, and by then we were already done. We had to take it to go, leaving our three-year-old hungry at the table. When we asked about the staggered entrées and the missing child’s meal, we were told the kitchen thought some were meant as appetizers and others as mains—directly contradicting our request not to be coursed. The food runners also had a trainee with them. While training is expected, the trainer loudly pointed out each seat and person as they passed, which disrupted the meal. It would have been better to quietly let the table know someone was in training and show more discretion. To make matters worse, the trainee came across as rude. The food, was fine overall. The steamed dumplings were under-seasoned, but otherwise there were no major complaints, though nothing really stood out either. All in all, this visit was disappointing. Between the kitchen delays, the miscommunication, and the service issues, it felt like a miss from a place we usually enjoy.

We stopped in and sat at the bar for drinks and an appetizer. We had the zucchini appetizer and it was healthy, tasty and unique. We’re looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

My girlfriend ordered sushi but it wasn't fresh I ordered a burger and asked for it to be well cooked but they brought it burnt and the frise was not very fresh but the decoration and interior design is very nice and the waiters inside are friendly

The food overall was delicious, especially the fish chowder. Service was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was disappointing and not what we were expecting. The restaurant is tiny and tables are very close together (especially in the middle where we were seated). In addition to feeling cramped, it was really loud. It wasn't the relaxing dining experience we were hoping for, especially for the price.

Our waitress (Trinity?) was so great - knowledgeable about the menu, helpful, kind, and even offered us a blanket as the weather turned cooler. The view from the patio is great despite being across the road from the bay. The food was delicious!

Had high hopes because I love a good Greek restaurant but was just ok. They have probably 20 wines by the bottle and only one of them (a rose) was Greek. So many incredible Greek wines, why not have more on the menu!? Mezze platter with 3 small spreads and fried pita was tasty - but seemed pretty overpriced at $26. Burger ordered medium was well done. Shakshouka had only one egg and was way over salted (and I like salt) and needed some more brightness. Just too heavy and salty. Fatoush w chicken also over salted but the grilled chicken was very good. Shirley Temples for the kids at $6.50 each seems pretty crazy. But that’s my fault for ordering the kids a Shirley Temple. Gotta stick with water. Oh well.

Yella is a very nice restaurant conveniently located in Gloucester, MA. It has a nice variety of healthy options. We did not order alcohol, so I cannot comment on that. We ordered a salad and a chicken kebab, and shared both. The food was fresh, flavorful and delicious, portions were generous. Our waitress Stef was attentive and friendly without be being overbearing. Our dining experience at Yella was great, and we would love to come back. Thank you!

spent lunch with family at Yella on the Water and they had really kind and attentive staff. Super welcoming. I ate delicious lamb pita flat bread while the others ordered hamburgers cooked to perfection. We sat outside and enjoyed the view. They offer outdoor seating with umbrella. Overall, both hospitality and restaurant service make a wonderful experience in Gloucester. Thank you!!!

Located on the Gloucester waterside, this was a wonderful place to enjoy a fun and casual dinner! The staff could not have been friendlier or more attentive, including Mike, Jasmine and Sam! We were a large party and they accommodated us perfectly! The Mezza platter was wonderful, as were all of our entrees - even our Vegan diner was immensely pleased!

Bottom line, excellent all around. We are not very familiar with Gloucester restaurants but wanted a bite after watching the Bunker Hill reenactment. The service was spot on from the moment we walked into the stylish, intimate inside of the restaraunt to the moment we left. Our meal was superb. I had the Fisherman’s Catch. Perfectly cooked cod (I assume) rubbed with Za’atar (a spicy but not too spicy Mediterranean mix), corn and pepper relish, marinated olives, a little parsnip purée, and some of the best grilled asparagus I have ever had. My wife had the Shakshouka, which also was excellent. Good size portions. The wine list looked solid, at the usual prices for wine these days. Small but good selection of beer including a very nice N/A beer. Yella’s deck is attractive and has a view of the harbor. (Sadly, a small parking area is directly between the restaurant and the water and the restaurant is next to a large parking lot. Only negatives I can think of.) We would definitely go back.

Had lunch here - sat out on the porch - burger and salad were good - nice atmosphere - good prices.

So me and my family went in gloucester for the first time to see the beach and enjoy this days off we have so after the beach we came in this restaurant to have lunch but im very dis appointed as we waited for the food for longer 40mins as we and my baby is very hungry and when we receive our food Onion rings no taste, coke taste nasty and the hotdog and bread looks old and chicken tender is old and looks like they just reheat it. I always give gratuity to people. I NEVER MISS anything but this time it very upset me no apologize from them instead they told we are rude as we didnt give them enough gratuity. But come on i never miss anything to give gratuity but the food is NOT WORTH IT AT ALL. we waited and close ur window on me and saying im rude??? LOOK PICTURE BELOW thats how they serve our food look the hotdog and onion rings it looks like they just reheat and very old

It is a good place to get ice cream with a great view. The food however has dropped significantly in quality over the past few years. I got a fish sandwich for just around $14 with no sides and it had a comically thin slice of fried fish in it. The ice tea had mold in it so I asked for a new one, they gave it to me and that one had mold in it too. Yum.

This is a seasonal restaurant open from some time in May thru Sep. They offer a wide variety of great sandwiches, fresh fried seafood, and a great bbq grilled chicken, to name just a few. It's a nice place to go and either dine in or take it to go. Their bbq sauce is awesome, I love it! I would love to have the recipe or have the opportunity to buy it by the bottle. 🙂 I really should check on that, lol! The location is pretty great, too, since it's across from Stage Fort Park. The fact they have an ice cream shop next door, as well, is definitely an added bonus!! If you're looking for fast food that is pretty darn tasty, then you won't be sorry. It's definitely worth checking out!! They are also really nice people, too - they won't disappoint. 🙂😃😉 Maribeth

The food was very bland and tasteless as was the young ladies at the window, very uninviting, the prices are Ridiculously high, $23 for 3 pieces of cardboard like fish and cold Thawed out fries, Honestly the best part of the meal was the buns ketchup, make sure to buy your own food before you get to the beach, because the meal from the restaurant can ruin you day👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

It's worth paying attention to whether reviews here are about the ice cream or about the food. For lunch today, we paid $50.50 for a scallop plate, a fish sandwich and a large root beer. The fish sandwich was some over-fried and thin pieces of a white fish. The scallop plate was nearly inedible. The scallops were barely warm and did not appear to have been fried recently. They were nearly tasteless--almost fishy instead of subtly sweet. Maybe the ice cream at the Cupboard is really good, but I would avoid the fried food--poorly prepared and way too expensive. We went into town to the Holy Cow ice cream place which was excellent.

Decided to stop here based on their reviews. Needless to say I was disappointed. I got the fish n chips came w coleslaw and bread. A LG soda for.$3 extra. Total cost around $28. Very overly priced granted it was probably the area.

Window order and take out. Food not great but ok for a beach stand. Park where is located is gorgeous. Fabulous rocky beach, walking path, hidden beach liking toward Gloucester. Great place to visit.