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DINING

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

Take the Stage Fort Park Shuttle to experience Gloucester’s thriving restaurant scene, with ultra-fresh seafood, farm-to-table dining, pub food, fine dining, and more. 

In Gloucester, Massachusetts, food is more than sustenance—it's a celebration of culture, coastal bounty, and community. This historic fishing city offers a deliciously diverse dining scene, with everything from casual pubs and pizza joints to waterfront sushi bars and refined Mediterranean-inspired kitchens. Local seafood stars on most menus, but you’ll also find influences from Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Lebanese, and American traditions, making Gloucester a true culinary melting pot by the sea.

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EAT, DRINK, SAVOR

GLOUCESTER HOUSE/BLUE LOBSTER CO.

SEAFOOD STRAIGHT FROM THE DOCKS

A Gloucester institution serving lobster every which way, fried local platters, and fresh raw bar classics—plus picnic-style dining at Blue Collar Lobster Co. overlooking the working waterfront.

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SEAPORT GRILLE

CLASSIC COASTAL DINING

With two harborfront decks and an upscale menu, Seaport Grille offers fresh local seafood, surf & turf favorites, and decadent desserts—all in a lively setting just steps from the docks.

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THE FRANKLIN

SOPHISTICATED YET LAID BACK

Located on Main Street, The Franklin blends global flavors with local ingredients. Think grilled lamb chops, seafood ravioli, sushi, and seasonal salads—perfect for a date night or foodie splurge.

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MINGLEWOOD HARBORSIDE

WATERFRONT VIBES, BIG FLAVOR

A vibrant spot with retractable glass walls and harbor views, Minglewood Harborside serves inventive sushi, hearty tavern fare, craft cocktails, and live music in a stylish indoor-outdoor setting.

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

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Explore Gloucester car-free with CATA’s Stage Fort Park Shuttle! Enjoy beaches, history, and local attractions with convenient shuttle service from the Gloucester Train Station or Stage Fort Park.

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The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA), a regional transit authority established under MGL 161(b), offers the convenience of public transportation for the greater Cape Ann communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Hamilton, and Manchester-by-the-Sea

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