Outstanding locally sourced food and innovative presentation. Beginning with focaccia and a red pepper sauce, then shrimp prepared three different ways, and an exceptional haddock entree. Not often you get great food in a tourist area, but this was exceptional. Also had a wonderful server, making for a perfect dinner. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Hunt
Thank you !!it was fabulous all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane G
My husband and I almost went to a different restaurant, but so delighted we chose My Place By the Sea! From the friendly, knowledgeable server, to the atmosphere, to the location, and the delicious food, My Place By the Sea did not disappoint. We enjoyed it so much that we plan on making this a restaurant we visit regularly when we're in Rockport!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Dieffenbach
Food is not bad but it's definitely not worth the price--feels like family run instead of having professional cooks. Entrees needed more flavor. Service was very nice and had the perfect level of attentiveness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Özlem H. Karaca
Stopped by hoping for a meal, but staff sharply told us reservations were fully booked and gestured at the entrance sign, tone was unnecessarily rude and unwelcoming. If politeness matters, consider dining elsewhere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Susan McMorrow
I ordered a Greek Salad. The server brought me a Beet Salad. Great harbor views on a lovely day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Anna Stone
Our dining experience was nothing short of amazing. We were welcomed with warmth and true hospitality. The owners have clearly put a lot of care into creating a space that was spotlessly clean, and the attention to detail was evident in every corner.
The food was spectacular as well! A lot of local flavors and the coconut cake was to die for. Our server Nick was the best! Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Laurion
We came to this restaurant after walking around the neck. While I was looking over the menu, my company went to use the restroom. This is when things turned BIZARRE.
While I was inspecting the menu, a disheveled old woman with maniac mannerisms came whipping to the front of the restaurant. She looked at the bathroom doors, became excited, then hovered around the area. When my partner returned, she approached and in a highly confrontational tone asked if he had just used the bathroom. He said he had. At this point, she pointed to a “No public restroom” sign. He began to explain that we are planning on eating there, however, she cut him off mid-sentence, pointed at him, and said “you knew better—you’re a bad boy!” I suppose had she been joking, this could have possibly been comical? However, her tone was condescending and completely serious.
At this point, I hadn’t fully processed her bizarre behavior… Was this a lost vagrant who’d wandered in off the street? Was she a staff member under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol? Is this woman a manager with serious mental health problems who gets a rush on policing the bathroom and speaking down to people? Whatever the case, this woman apparently represents this restaurant in some capacity.
One could (possibly?) expect to witness such tacky, rude behavior from a disgruntled 7/11 employee in the grips of a crack addiction, but at a “fine dining” establishment in a quaint seaside town? How truly bizarre!
Needless to say, we did not eat there. Looking at other reviews, it appears we dodged a bullet.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Adrienne Tybjerg
Brought a friend here for a long awaited get-together dinner. Never been here before, and it was such a memorable time. It was a warm day, but a chill hanging in the air so we had the deck mostly to ourselves as the sun set and red hunter's moon came up over the ocean. We had a sumptuous feast of shared dishes, mussels, clam chowder, a salad with many different fruits including fresh fig, the salad with the browned lamb chops was wonderful too, and a coconut cake that was really a cut above. I don't know what the other person was talking about that the food isn't gourmet, because several things were the best I've ever eaten. The sauces, soups and dressings had real depth. Our waiter was very friendly, attentive and let us sit and talk - just what the doctor ordered. Thank you My Place for an evening we won't forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anju Patwardhan
Loved the lunch. The cafe is right by the Atlantic Ocean. Food is great and staff very friendly.
We sat the outdoor patio and enjoyed the lovely breeze and view.
It’s a bit expensive but potions are big and I guess you are paying for the view😊
Vegetarian options: Had the vegetarian chili soup and veggie sandwich. Both were excellent.
The best mussels in white wine broth I have ever had!! Lobster was very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll and Clam Chowder
Heetika Gada
Admittedly the food was amazing and the views were amazing, my issue with the place is the service. I broke my shoe at the restaurant and had to walk barefoot to wash my hands in the restroom after my meal. The owner just stopped me at the gate and refused to let me grab my things. My partner was also rushed out of the restaurant. I told her my shoe had broken and thus I cannot walk with it, but she made me try it on in front of her. In the end, I grabbed my broken shoes and left after paying. This is the second time I went to this place, knowing I love the views. But I won’t be going again. I’m against this kind of treatment. Instead of helping me with it, she chose to treat me poorly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Herb Lamb
Twenty-five years ago our first meal of our honeymoon was at My Place By thr Sea! New ownership/chef now. They were not sure they were going to open today so these pictures are from Monday.
First, OMG, this was the best meal I have ever had! We both started with NE Clam Chowder was, smooth, creamy, seasoned to perfection and there probably are no clams left in the ocean. Anne had the Salmon over beet salad. Perfectly prepared and presented! I had the Haddock Szechuan style over rice and Perfectly prepared vegetables, that probably were picked after we ordered. Delicious!
We took our strawberry lemon short cake with Chantilly Cream home for later. Fabulous!
Nick our server was attentive, and a delightful person. He was well rewarded for incredible work.
Thank you for making our day truly memorable and we are coming for lunch today! This chef is brilliant and is worth every cent the .meal cost. Some would be turned off by price I on the other hand will never complain if the meal meets that price!
Brava! My Place by the Sea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder
Alice Padilla
Delicious and relaxing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ake Laochan
Fresh and so delicious! Service is superb and a million dollars views!
Outstanding locally sourced food and innovative presentation. Beginning with focaccia and a red pepper sauce, then shrimp prepared three different ways, and an exceptional haddock entree. Not often you get great food in a tourist area, but this was exceptional. Also had a wonderful server, making for a perfect dinner. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you !!it was fabulous all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I almost went to a different restaurant, but so delighted we chose My Place By the Sea! From the friendly, knowledgeable server, to the atmosphere, to the location, and the delicious food, My Place By the Sea did not disappoint. We enjoyed it so much that we plan on making this a restaurant we visit regularly when we're in Rockport!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is not bad but it's definitely not worth the price--feels like family run instead of having professional cooks. Entrees needed more flavor. Service was very nice and had the perfect level of attentiveness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Stopped by hoping for a meal, but staff sharply told us reservations were fully booked and gestured at the entrance sign, tone was unnecessarily rude and unwelcoming. If politeness matters, consider dining elsewhere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I ordered a Greek Salad. The server brought me a Beet Salad. Great harbor views on a lovely day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Our dining experience was nothing short of amazing. We were welcomed with warmth and true hospitality. The owners have clearly put a lot of care into creating a space that was spotlessly clean, and the attention to detail was evident in every corner.
The food was spectacular as well! A lot of local flavors and the coconut cake was to die for. Our server Nick was the best! Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to this restaurant after walking around the neck. While I was looking over the menu, my company went to use the restroom. This is when things turned BIZARRE.
While I was inspecting the menu, a disheveled old woman with maniac mannerisms came whipping to the front of the restaurant. She looked at the bathroom doors, became excited, then hovered around the area.
When my partner returned, she approached and in a highly confrontational tone asked if he had just used the bathroom. He said he had.
At this point, she pointed to a “No public restroom” sign. He began to explain that we are planning on eating there, however, she cut him off mid-sentence, pointed at him, and said “you knew better—you’re a bad boy!”
I suppose had she been joking, this could have possibly been comical? However, her tone was condescending and completely serious.
At this point, I hadn’t fully processed her bizarre behavior… Was this a lost vagrant who’d wandered in off the street? Was she a staff member under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol? Is this woman a manager with serious mental health problems who gets a rush on policing the bathroom and speaking down to people? Whatever the case, this woman apparently represents this restaurant in some capacity.
One could (possibly?) expect to witness such tacky, rude behavior from a disgruntled 7/11 employee in the grips of a crack addiction, but at a “fine dining” establishment in a quaint seaside town? How truly bizarre!
Needless to say, we did not eat there. Looking at other reviews, it appears we dodged a bullet.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Brought a friend here for a long awaited get-together dinner. Never been here before, and it was such a memorable time. It was a warm day, but a chill hanging in the air so we had the deck mostly to ourselves as the sun set and red hunter's moon came up over the ocean. We had a sumptuous feast of shared dishes, mussels, clam chowder, a salad with many different fruits including fresh fig, the salad with the browned lamb chops was wonderful too, and a coconut cake that was really a cut above. I don't know what the other person was talking about that the food isn't gourmet, because several things were the best I've ever eaten. The sauces, soups and dressings had real depth. Our waiter was very friendly, attentive and let us sit and talk - just what the doctor ordered. Thank you My Place for an evening we won't forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the lunch. The cafe is right by the Atlantic Ocean. Food is great and staff very friendly.
We sat the outdoor patio and enjoyed the lovely breeze and view.
It’s a bit expensive but potions are big and I guess you are paying for the view😊
Vegetarian options: Had the vegetarian chili soup and veggie sandwich. Both were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best mussels in white wine broth I have ever had!! Lobster was very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll and Clam Chowder
Admittedly the food was amazing and the views were amazing, my issue with the place is the service. I broke my shoe at the restaurant and had to walk barefoot to wash my hands in the restroom after my meal. The owner just stopped me at the gate and refused to let me grab my things. My partner was also rushed out of the restaurant. I told her my shoe had broken and thus I cannot walk with it, but she made me try it on in front of her. In the end, I grabbed my broken shoes and left after paying. This is the second time I went to this place, knowing I love the views. But I won’t be going again. I’m against this kind of treatment. Instead of helping me with it, she chose to treat me poorly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Twenty-five years ago our first meal of our honeymoon was at My Place By thr Sea! New ownership/chef now. They were not sure they were going to open today so these pictures are from Monday.
First, OMG, this was the best meal I have ever had! We both started with NE Clam Chowder was, smooth, creamy, seasoned to perfection and there probably are no clams left in the ocean. Anne had the Salmon over beet salad. Perfectly prepared and presented! I had the Haddock Szechuan style over rice and Perfectly prepared vegetables, that probably were picked after we ordered. Delicious!
We took our strawberry lemon short cake with Chantilly Cream home for later. Fabulous!
Nick our server was attentive, and a delightful person. He was well rewarded for incredible work.
Thank you for making our day truly memorable and we are coming for lunch today! This chef is brilliant and is worth every cent the .meal cost. Some would be turned off by price I on the other hand will never complain if the meal meets that price!
Brava! My Place by the Sea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder
Delicious and relaxing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh and so delicious! Service is superb and a million dollars views!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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