Short & Main
36 Main St, Gloucester
(978) 281-0044
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Margherita Pizza Slice
2 Dozens of Oysters
Jersey Girl Pizza
Bruschetta Olive
Pizza with Olives
Pizza Marinara
Oyster Shells
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Always love dinner here. They have a nice variety of slightly different than normal pizza and their rotating specials are also often something interesting. Cocktails and oysters never fail either. Highly recommend.
The NYT giving Short & Main “one of the best pizza places in America” does the NYT’s a disservice. They make good pizza but I can think of at least 10 places in MA that do better pizza without charging the prices they do.
Right off the bat, the prices alone make Short & Main a tough place to recommend. $14 for two meatballs and a slice of bread, $17 for a cocktail, $13 for a mocktail, and $23 for the base Ricardo pizza - plus another $6 for a tiny...
Right off the bat, the prices alone make Short & Main a tough place to recommend. $14 for two meatballs and a slice of bread, $17 for a cocktail, $13 for a mocktail, and $23 for the base Ricardo pizza - plus another $6 for a tiny...
Short & Main is a standout on the North Shore, serving top-tier wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a beautifully crafted space. It’s truly a must-visit—especially if you’re in the mood for a perfect pizza plus oyster pairing and a dash of creative ambiance. Just go in with a reservation, an appetite (maybe order an extra pie!), and a bit of patience during busy nights.
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