Restaurants: Rockport
Bracketts Restaurant - Bracketts Restaurant offers casual oceanfront dining with great views of Rockport Harbor. Serving daily specials, sandwiches, salads and New England favorites since 1990. Open April-October. Children's menu. Reservations accepted. Credit cards accepted. 978-546-2797
LoGrasso's Cafe Bistro - LoGrasso's is, and has been, family owned since 1987. Your chef for the evening and every evening is owner and proprietor, Sal LoGrasso himself. His homemade recipes will amaze and entice your taste buds, with secret ingredients only his mother knows, "and maybe his wife" who is also there night after night to welcome you to their bistro. LoGrasso's serves an array of appetizers, entrees, specials, salads and home made sweets. 978-546-7977
Nate's At Front Beach - If you are in the mood for clams, scallops, shrimp, haddock, or a special fried lobster plate, Nate's offers a variety of portioned dinners ranging from our personal sized boats to our large seafood platter. Nate's at Front Beach also provides a menu that will cater to all customers. Try one of our mouth-watering burgers, or one of several delicious wraps. Looking for something healthy? Try our always fresh, house or specialty salads. For a delicious end or by itself come and try a generous scoop of Richardson's Ice Cream. 978-546-0055
Grand Cafe at the Emerson Inn by the Sea - With one of the North Shore's most spectacular ocean-side dining settings, Emerson Inn by the Sea's ambiance, fine cuisine and spirits make the perfect choice for a relaxing breakfast, special dinner or getaway evening. Enjoy breakfast in the cafe year-round, and don't miss evening dining with us in the Grand Cafe on weekends. Our diverse menu features delectable dishes to delight every taste, and our extensive wine list is sure to please. Picture dining in candlelit elegance as you gaze out over the Atlantic Ocean. 978-546-6321
Roy Moore's Fish Shack - The Fish Shack has a casual environment and nice views of Rockport Harbor. A large and varied menu awaits with plenty of selections. Great for families, with a children's menu. 978-546-6667
The Lobster Pool - Our seafood is ocean fresh and cooked to your order. We offer steamed clams, homemade chowder, hot boiled lobster, unusual salads, super sandwiches, burgers and our own baked pies. We are justly proud of our "No nonsense, no celery lobster rolls" and our fresh crabmeat sandwiches. Come dine with us in an authentic fish-house atmosphere, eat inside or out (we're "dog-friendly" outside), and we invite you to bring your own "Spirits". 978-546-7808
Top Dog of Rockport - Top Dog of Rockport is a delicious, American, hot dog and fried clam shop. With almost a decade of experience perfecting our craft, we proudly serve quality fun food to a growing number of customers every year. Look at our menu You'll find many reasons to come for a visit. And once you do, we guarantee you'll come back. 978-546-0006
Red Skiff Seafood & Grille - Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinners until 3:00pm. Open 7 days a week, year round. All items available for take-out. Best value meals in Rockport. A local favorite for breakfast. 978-546-7647
Hula Moon Cafe - Charming little sandwich and casual eating spot in Rockport. Casual and fun. (978) 546-2572
Ellen's Harborside Restaurant - Ellen's has been serving great food in Rockport since 1954. We have 3 generations of the same family serving you the freshest Seafood, Prime Rib, Authentic Pit Bar-B-Q, Surf & Turf, Poultry and A
Varied Sandwich Menu 978-546-2512
My Place by the Sea Restaurant - Set at the tip of Bearskin Neck, a rocky promontory that curls out into the Atlantic, a beautiful, relaxing restaurant full of flowers and soft lights, with whitewashed terraces where you can sample satisfying New American cuisine while gazing over the craggy New England coast. At night, white lights twinkle on the restaurant's railing as the sun sinks into the sea. 978-546-9667
Attractions: Rockport
Bearskin Neck - Bearskin Neck is the heart of scenic Rockport village. This famous stretch of Rockport has been featured in several motion pictures and has numerous shops, galleries and eateries. The jewel of the neck is the spectaular ocean view at the end which provides a breathtaking scenic vista of the ocean and Rockport Harbor. It is a "must do" during your stay.
Halibut Point State Park - Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape replete with walking trails, scenic vista's and old granite quarries that Rockport is famous for. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire.There is a free parking lot for visitors.
Rockport Beaches - Come explore Rockport's beautiful beaches. Our public beaches have bathroom facilities, metered parking, and are close to food and attractions.
Rockport Music - Rockport Music launches a new season and opens its grand new facility in Rockport in June 2010. Remaining true to our roots, Rockport Music will begin its annual summer season under the leadership of Artistic Director, David Deveau. Signature concerts will include Grammy Award-winning artist Paula Cole. Check the website for event schedules. 978-546-7391
Captain Bill's Whale Watch - We are a well established, family owned and operated whale watching company in Gloucester, Massachusetts, now in our 50th season of Cape Ann boating excursions. Join Us For An Experience You Will Never Forget! Sail our popular three to four hour tour to view the world's largest mammals surfacing, feeding, and breaching. 800-339-4253
North Shore Kayak - Visit our stores in Rockport and Gloucester for kayaks as well as paddling equipment, bicycle rentals and TONS of sandals and summer footwear for your outdoor adventures! Guided sea kayak tours leave Bearskin Neck daily from Memorial Day to mid-September on explorations of the beautiful Rockport coast and islands. 978 546-5050
Tuck's Candy - Salt Water Taffy, Unique Fudges, Swiss Chocolate, Peanut Butter Cups, Buttercrunch and much more! Come watch our candy making demonstrations or just enjoy our homemade taffy. 978-546-6352
Events: Rockport
Upcoming Events - Enjoy a variety of local events including Motif #1 Day, Rockport Garden Club Annual Tour and the grand opening of the Rockport Music festival and much more! 978-546-6575
Restaurants: Gloucester
Seaport Grille at the Cruiseport Gloucester - Enjoy a variety of delicious fresh seafoods and daily specials, presented in a tremendous atmosphere with water views and outside deck seating. Located directly on Gloucester's waterfront. 978-282-9799
Lobsta Land Restaurant - For over 20 years we've been serving Cape Ann's most eclectic menu in a family friendly, comfortably casual atmosphere.
We're the place where the locals eat! Open seasonally from April to mid-December, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. 978-281-0415
The Gloucester House - The famous Gloucester House is world renowned for its lobster dishes and fresh seafood specialties. Having been the first to popularize fried calamari - a favorite New England dish - The Gloucester House specializes in locally caught North Atlantic seafood, prepared to perfection. 978-283-1812
Ristorante La Trattoria & Pizzeria - Authentic Sicilian Flavor in a Family Atmosphere. Delivery Available. 978-281-0790
The Rudder Restaurant - The Rudder Restaurant is located in one of the few remaining landmarks on Rocky Neck dating from the age of sail. We have Something for Everyone rawbar, appetizers, soups, salads, lighter fare, children's menu and desserts. 978-283-9767
The Azorean Restaurant and Bar - The Azorean Restaurant and Bar serves authentic Portuguese and Azorean dishes prepared by chefs trained in these traditions. 978-283-5500
The Franklin Café - Our neighborhood restaurant is a warm, friendly and inviting place. We serve the full menu until 12:00 am every weekend and every evening in the summer. We have great wines, microbrews on tap and a fresh twist on Modern American cuisine. 978-283-7888
Camerons - Known for quality food at affordable prices. Their diverse menu includes FRESH seafood from the boats, steaks, Italian sauteed specialties. Open year round - 7 days a week. 978-281-1331
Jalapenos Gloucester - Gloucester’s only au/thentic Mexican Restaurant. Established in 1992 we take pride in serving only genuine Mexican recipes brought here by our staff from Mexico City, central and southern Mexico. All of our dishes are meticulously prepared using only the freshest possible ingredients. Open 4:30 to Close Monday-Thursday. 11:30AM to close Friday-Sunday 978-283-8228
The Gull Restaurant - The Gull Restaurant is located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, at Cape Ann Marina Resort. Our waterfront location overlooks over 250 of the finest yachts of the North Shore. The restaurant is open 7 days a week serving lunch and dinner. We serve breakfast Thursday thru Sunday. 978-281-6060
Alchemy Cafe and Bistro - Alchemy Cafe and Bistro offers a suburban-chic dining environment located in the heart of downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts. Our Restaurant offers upscale casual dining at affordable prices, and our adventurous menus provide enough choices to please everybody. 978-281-3997
The Duckworth's Bistrot - Duckworth's Bistrot utilizes the bounty of the local waters as well as wonderful New England farms. This focus on local, seasonal ingredients not only ensures the freshest ingredients, but also supports local industry. Here you can find a taste for every palate. 978-282-4426
Elliott’s at the Blackburn - We feature modern American cuisine in a casual setting of soft light, exposed brick walls, an indoor fireplace, and a full bar. Our menu is extensive and diverse, featuring grilled pizzas, homemade pasta, fresh seafood delivered daily, and steaks. We offer free parking and have live music every weekend. 978-282-1919
Sugar Magnolia's - Voted Boston Magazine's 2008 Best Breakfast! A Main Street storefront café that's more about warmth than polish, Sugar Magnolia's flips buttermilk and blueberry flapjacks as big as Paul Bunyan's mittens and just as thick. But it's the moist, delicately spicy carrot cake version - aided by a genius three-in-one spread of maple syrup, cream cheese, and butter - that verges on the stuff of legend. (Those who absolutely have to get their protein fix won't feel left out: Sugar Magnolia's has a worthy roster of egg-, meat-, and fish-based breakfasts, too.) 978-281-5310
Latitude 43 Restaurant and Bar - Chill with friends in our Tavern. Groove to evenings of live music from the best local bands. The sushi pit is the centerpiece of the restaurant. Our fish cannot get any fresher because we buy it from local fishermen in Gloucester the oldest fishing port in America. The range of ingredients and plate presentation make sushi into an art form. 978-281-0223
The Rhumb Line Restaurant - The Rhumb Line has been serving up great food and entertainment since 1978 under the same ownership and management. Live Music six nigts a week. 978-283-9732
Friendly’s - For over 70 years, we've built a place that brings you a friendly staff, reasonable prices, and a thousand sweet ways to end your day. 978-281-1323
Restaurants: Essex
Woodman's Restaurant - Over 90 years ago, Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman invented the fried clam. Ever since then, the Woodman family has been serving up hearty portions of seafood and memories to generations of loyal customers!
978-768-2559 800-649-1773
The Village Restaurant - Come to the Village in Essex and enjoy classic New England cuisine with a contemporary flair at afforable prices, as the Boston Globe puts it or enjoy takeout that the whole family will enjoy like BoMoms says. 978-768-6400
Periwinkle's Restaurant - Our critically acclaimed cuisine is reasonably priced, making us one of the best dining values in the area. Among our awards are being a 7 time winner of the Essex Clamfest Chowder competition. We offer over a wide variety of microbrews, some brewed locally and others from around the world. We also offer an unusually extensive wine list, featuring a wide variety of popular and fine wines. 978-768-6320
Tom Shea's Restaurant - Enjoy dinner, lunch or brunch while watching the ever-changing view of the Essex River. We offer a variety of dishes ranging from seafood to beef and poultry. All of our menus change seasonally including our drink and bar menus. Come take pleasure in the dining experience that Shea's has to offer. 978-768-6931
Windward Grille Restaurant - Come dine in the warmth of an Old New England Farmhouse, built in 1680. The main house is over 300 years old. The reconstructed New England barn is an elegant bar and lounge area with dining in the loft above. The Windward Grille offers an array of steaks, seafood, prime rib and more. Reservations are welcome. Open 6 days a week, Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch and dinner are served daily, with a brunch on Sundays. 978-768-0050
Lewis’ Restaurant & Oyster Bar - This is a friendly place where everybody seems to know one another and the patrons trade insults with the bartenders. Befitting an Essex restaurant, it offers plenty of clams -- on the half shell, as clams casino, or clams and oysters Rockefeller, and fried. Shrimp and haddock are other good choices. The label “open steak sandwich” is misleading -- it's a big hunk of meat. Fans of Italian will enjoy the chicken piccata and veal marsala. 978-768-6551
Local Area Events
Upcoming Events - Enjoy a variety of local events on Cape Ann throughout the season. Come enjoy the local arts and culture and exciting festivals and events!
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