Guidebook for Cape Ann Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea
Terry Gwen
Guidebook for Cape Ann Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea
Food Scene
Seasonal. Check for opening and hours. Outstanding Mediterranean cuisine & creative cocktails. Owners truly care about their food.
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Yella on the Water
25 Western AveSeasonal. Check for opening and hours. Outstanding Mediterranean cuisine & creative cocktails. Owners truly care about their food.
Rockport parking is challenging! Make reservations at after Noon on the same day.
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My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckRockport parking is challenging! Make reservations at after Noon on the same day.
Oak to Ember
A bit noisy. Large bar. Eclectic food.
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StGreat food!
Talise
33 River RdReservations required. Foodies paradise.
Tonno Restaurant
2 Main StSunday is great for authentic Italian. Meatballs, Yum!
Wonderful breakfast and lunch. What lacks in ambiance makes up for it in quality food.
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Zeke's Place
66 E Main StWonderful breakfast and lunch. What lacks in ambiance makes up for it in quality food.
Sugar Magnolias
112 Main StCurrently closed. Reopening Fall? 2024.
Ripple on the Water
74 Main StreetUnder new ownership. Opening Spring/Summer 2024.
Blue Marlin Grille
65 Eastern AveAll American cuisine.
CK Pearl
112 Main StYummmy!
Fried clams & Lobsters. Where the locals go.
They had a fire and are planning to rebuild.
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Essex Seafood
143 Eastern AveFried clams & Lobsters. Where the locals go.
They had a fire and are planning to rebuild.
Fried clams! Skip the more well known venues and try this one.
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J.T. Farnham's
88 Eastern AveFried clams! Skip the more well known venues and try this one.
Brewpub with outdoor seating in Essex. We recommend the brews. Let us know if you like the food 2024
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Great Marsh Brewing Company
99 Main StBrewpub with outdoor seating in Essex. We recommend the brews. Let us know if you like the food 2024
Whale's Jaw Cafe
Live music weekday lunchtime. Tasty, clean eats.
Feather & Wedge
5 Main StRestaurant in historic Rockport
Your welcome snax very likely came from this bakery located downtown next to Blue Collar Lobster Co, The Gloucester House and water shuttle.
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Cake Ann
63 Rogers StreetYour welcome snax very likely came from this bakery located downtown next to Blue Collar Lobster Co, The Gloucester House and water shuttle.
Annies Variety
90 Concord StreetGreat little market for subs, beer & wine, ice, snax and basics.
Marshall's Farm Stand
144 Concord StClosest fresh fruit, veg and bakery items to the beach.
Opening April 2022 The Rudder
Rocky Neck is an artist colony with quaint eateries, night life and ice cream
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Rocky Neck
Opening April 2022 The Rudder
Rocky Neck is an artist colony with quaint eateries, night life and ice cream
New May 2024 an Irish Pub in Essex MA. Enjoy a Guinness and bangers & mash. They just opened and may sti be working the jigs out!
Let us know how you liked it, if you go
The James, Essex
New May 2024 an Irish Pub in Essex MA. Enjoy a Guinness and bangers & mash. They just opened and may sti be working the jigs out!
Let us know how you liked it, if you go
Rocky Neck is an artist colony. The Rudder is famed restauranteur, Barbara Lynch"s newest creation. Make reservations. enjoy Raw Bar, fine food, waterside.
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Rudder Restaurant
73 Rocky Neck AveRocky Neck is an artist colony. The Rudder is famed restauranteur, Barbara Lynch"s newest creation. Make reservations. enjoy Raw Bar, fine food, waterside.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant
40 Railroad AveLive music most nights.
Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex AveLive Music many nights.
Friday afternoon blues from 4-7 but you have to get their early to get a seat. No worries, the food is great and you can get a great meal while you wait for music to start.
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Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StFriday afternoon blues from 4-7 but you have to get their early to get a seat. No worries, the food is great and you can get a great meal while you wait for music to start.
Live music. Recording studio! 500 seat performing art center opening Jan 2024. 165 seat restaurant and walk up take out. Big bar.
Check website for details, concerts + tickets.
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar
Live music. Recording studio! 500 seat performing art center opening Jan 2024. 165 seat restaurant and walk up take out. Big bar.
Check website for details, concerts + tickets.
Other Points of Interest
We'll keep adding. Please let us know if we missed a favorite!
Ryan & Wood Distilleries
15 Great Republic DrGo for the Distillery tour and sample locally made vodka and whiskey.
Happy Valley - Gloucester
38 Great Republic DriveMedical & Recreational products offered
www.happyvalley.org
Quirky little house made entirely of newspaper. Even the furnishings. A must see. Donations accepted.
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Paper House
52 Pigeon Hill StQuirky little house made entirely of newspaper. Even the furnishings. A must see. Donations accepted.
Hammond Castle station
Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StTour this eclectic home of treasures.
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Historic New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point BlvdTour this eclectic home of treasures.
Newburyport has loads of shops, bars and one of our favorite "mexican" restaurants.
About a 50 minute drive.
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Agave Mexican Bistro
50 State StNewburyport has loads of shops, bars and one of our favorite "mexican" restaurants.
About a 50 minute drive.
Trustees of Reservations property. Gorgeous landscape, opulent lifestyle, evening concerts on the grand lawn.
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Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
290 Argilla RdTrustees of Reservations property. Gorgeous landscape, opulent lifestyle, evening concerts on the grand lawn.
The museum is open Thursdays to Mondays 10 am-5 pm. Enjoy Salem!
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StThe museum is open Thursdays to Mondays 10 am-5 pm. Enjoy Salem!
Lobster and fish fresh from their fleet.
We havent been here yet, but, have heard good things.
The Lobster of Gloucester
Lobster and fish fresh from their fleet.
We havent been here yet, but, have heard good things.
Grocery
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveNatural foods. Homeopathic remedies.
Reasonable prices. Many choices. Lobster s steamed to order for take out.
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Market Basket
400 Somerville AveReasonable prices. Many choices. Lobster s steamed to order for take out.
Closest fresh vegetables, gourmet frozen foods, pints of ice cream, pies, limited bakery items, gourmet goodies. Your breakfast snax may have come from here.
Marshall's Farm Stand
144 Concord StClosest fresh vegetables, gourmet frozen foods, pints of ice cream, pies, limited bakery items, gourmet goodies. Your breakfast snax may have come from here.
Sightseeing
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueGorgeous views and we'll kept walking trails.
Trails and legends galore. Online search for more info and tours.
Dogtown Commons, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
Trails and legends galore. Online search for more info and tours.
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main St7 Seas Whale Watch
63 Seas WharfCapt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
24 Harbor LoopSweet Stuff
New Englanders love our ice cream - even in winter.
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
80 Pleasant StAward winning ice cream flavors!
Nichols Ocean Home Candies
1 Crafts RdFudge, Salt Water Taffy, Select your own treats
Prides Crossing Confections
590 Hale StTurtles, Truffles, Himalayan Sea Salt Caramels, & so much more
Turtle Alley Chocolates
42 Rogers StTurtles Turtles and more Turtles
Source Bakery
Your guest goodies may have come from Source Bakery.