26 Best Seafood Restaurants near Rockport

“Best shrimp scampi Very clean and organized“

“We absolutely love Delisi's. They are a wonderful, loving family and you can taste their happiness through the food, I swear it. Great people, great place, awesome energy and great food! I always get the classic eggs benny and it still hits every single time 😉 oh ya and my 2 yr old boy LOVES the waitresses 😉 he actually flirts with them. Give them a try!“

“A nice place to sit down in the middle of Bearskin Neck and watch Rockport walk by. Has street seating and a few tables on the side. Decent lobster rolls. I wouldn’t necessarily rush back here to have the rolls again over other places in town but they were not bad.“

“We took Mom here for her b day and ordered fish tacos.. they were huge! The coconut shrimp was amazing and to.top of off a delicious chocolate cake.. huge. For a restaurant that just opened for the season the service was amazing and our waited Michael and the rest of the staff very attentive! Great view of the water and also a nice bar and cute side room for ppl that want a little privacy:). Highly recommend!“

“Great restaurant in a beautiful setting“

“WOW, just wow! This restaurant is amazing and the owners are two of the kindest women I have ever met. We recently celebrated my mother's 90th birthday at My Place By the Sea as it is one of her favorite restaurants. I had never been before but will definitely be back. Everything we were served was beyond delicious and beautifully presented – there was a lot of variety, so we able to experience many of the things the restaurant offers. I wish I had photos of everything because it was all sooooo good! The drinks were also amazing and everyone especially loved the Bloody Mary's. And, I can't say enough about the waitstaff. Every one of them was warm, welcoming, and attentive. I highly recommend this place if you want great food, awesome service and a view that can't be beat!“

“On our Ladies Day out July 8, 2025, we picked Seaport Grille for our dinner spot. Beautiful ocean front setting. Can dine inside or out. I had the mussles appetizer over a side of linguini that came with 2 pieces of Garlic bread. Someone got the Lobster Roll. All the food and drinks were excellent. The waiter was spot on. Very clean. Highly recommend.“

“We had a fabulous time at Oak to Ember. The staff was friendly and accommodating, Matthew and John in particular! The owner/chef Neal has created a fabulous menu. Best culinary experience we've had in a long time!“

“Made a trip down to J.T. Farnhams today (first one of the season). Fried Clams and Shrimp were AWESOME!!! Can't wait for our next trip down.“

“Stopped at Essex Seafood, for the first time, yesterday. I can’t say enough good things about it! The building, inside and out, is immaculate! Once you get inside, the help is courteous and kind! And the food is so good! My wife and I, each got a special, and the portions were huge. Everything was delicious, and their onion rings are awesome. You cannot go wrong, stopping here!“

“Great place to eat and the staff is very friendly“

“The best thing to hit Rocky Neck in a long time! We love this place!!!“

“As an expatriate of New England (Massachusetts and Maine) and an avid preparer & eater of fresh seafood all my life, I can categorically state that the shipment of lobsters and steamers we received last week from Intershell was the best we've ever had since I moved to the midwest 30 years or more ago. The lobsters were 2 1/2 pounders. They were lively, sweet, tender, and delicious. And despite their large size, the clams were clean (clear of grit) and *most importantly* tender and sweet. The seafood was very well packaged, arrived on time and, while not inexpensive, the price was competitive. The best seafood dinner we've had in years! We will definitely be ordering from you again!“

“Relaxed and affordable, great food, super staff. Perfect for a quick, relaxed, don't-have-to-cook-dinner night.“

“8/31/25 - Once again the crew at Minglewood hit it out of the park. Had the smash & Minglewood burgers for the 3rd time. This is our go to from here on out. Thanks to everyone at Minglewood! Well done.“

“We have been coming to Gloucester for 20+ years and just happened to find this gem. The food was fresh and plentiful and the staff was out of this world. This restaurant has now been added to our yearly list of places we visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience. A+++++++++“

“Like our waitress say “ you can’t never go wrong with a Cataplana “ yes patrichia was right Delicious .“

“I have to get a big shout out to the staff Turner seafood this afternoon around 530. I got a fish and chips. It was absolutely amazing thank you so much from Jr’s Cleaning Service & Maintenance.“

“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.“

“THE BEST LOBSTER anywhere! My must visit place to eat lobster when traveling North!“

“You will not find a more beautiful, excellent hotel than here. They have exceptional staff, excellent food, amazing accommodations. There is just not enough good to say about the Beauport Hotel. They did not miss any details. The interior is so beautiful and inviting, the food menus are eclectic and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Recently ran into a self created 😂 snag, and Lauren went above and beyond duty and out of her way to resolve it! Don’t miss the Beauport.“

“Their roast beef sandwich is the best I’ve ever had 😍 I won’t be going anywhere else when my roast beef cravings kick in.“

“love the owner and we got our food fast and it was delicious. I've been going to the pilot house for years and will be back again!○○○○○“

“I went to see Coda today at the Gloucester cinema on essex Ave. Just as the movie ended there was a typhoon. But, I walked out and saw the Fresh Catch truck there. So, I stood at the window in that downpour to get haddock, scallops and pepper smoked salmon and an unbelievable surprise I will tell you about in a second. I baked the haddock, delicious, I sautéed the scallops in half and half and seasoned flour with smoked paprika and s&p, the sweetest most beautiful scallops I’ve ever had, shared the smoked salmon with my granddaughter and her friends who stopped by and they absolutely loved it. Now, the “surprise”. You’ve never had anything as delicious I got to try. It’s SMOKED BACON PEPPERED SALMON. We all went crazy fir it. I hope they will carry this ongoing. I promise to buy five pounds a week if you do.“

“Lily is so kind and always remembers her customers. Delicious and large portions especially in the combo dinner plates..
Favorites: Pork Fried Rice, Yang Chow fried rice, chicken wings 👌.. kung pow chicken, tofu or shrimp is delicious .. always get that combo dinner plates.“