29 Best Seafood Restaurants near Rockport

“Best lobster rolls ever 😍“

“Best shrimp scampi Very clean and organized“

“Small place for standard breakfast.
Seats about 23 people, so expect to wait if it's after 9:00 in the summer. Has outdoor seating in the summer.
Does not have restroom, but there's a public restroom just around the corner.“

“Really good value for your money. The portions are big the staff is friendly and the tables with the umbrellas are nice. My lamb gyro was packed with meat and toppings. The fries are really good as well. I'd definitely eat here again the next time I'm in Gloucester. The area the restaurant is in is really nice. I definitely recomend going.“

“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“

“Excellent seaside restaurant across from Front Beach. Haddock sandwich was fresh and delicious! Restaurant was spotless. Staff was friendly and personable . Can not beat the view!“

“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!“

“Best restaurant in Gloucester area … hands down“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Best fish chowder I’ve ever had“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Amazing Pizza. I am a New Yorker and admit to being a bit of a pizza snob. It was with a fair amount of skepticism that I went to Short & Main in Gloucester MA with friends on the recommendation of one of their friends. The recommendation billed the place as one of the best pizza places in the USA. I was, to say the very least pleasantly surprised. To state it more clearly I was gob smacked! The pizza here is true Neapolitan, a thin crisp crust with a slight raise around the edge. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. The pizza was cooked to a slight char and had a nice bite. Bravo!“

“I had the fishermen’s platter, wife had lobster carbonara, after starting with bang bang calamari. Food and service was both phenomenal!“

“OMG, we got the Kings Special Calzone tonight and it was AMAZIING. Wow, quite possibly the most delicious calzone we have ever had, stuffed to the max, perfectly cooked and the seasoning....to die for. We'll be ordering again! Delish! Sorry now we only got the small, will definitely get the large next time so we can have leftovers!“

“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.“