LOVE LOVE THE CAUSWAWAY;NEVER HAD A BAD MEAL THERE.. BUT WHAT HAPPE'ND TO SAL WE LOVE YOU; BEST WAITER ON THE NORTH SHORE
Posted by: George of GLOUCESTETR at July 25, 2008 11:33 PMYou either love or hate a place like this. It is busy, hot, cramped, crowded, long lines etc..yeah yeah we know. On the other side, the food is outrageously fresh and well prepared with near monsterous portions. You can grab some beer or wine at the package store adjacent to the restaurant for your meal. This place is a true find. Not a first date place or good for quiet conversation, but if you are with your REAL friends and want great food...this is the place. We will be there this Saturday while on vacation! Yum!!! 
the causeway is the best place i have ever ate. and you people who don't like have issues, becauce it is awsome!!!!!!!
Posted by: steve at July 22, 2008 08:19 PMThe Causeway is the best for what they do . . . Italian food like your grandmother made. If you were raised Sicilian/Italian, this is the BEST.
We brought a friend from San Diego, and he couldn't get over the fish chowder. He talked about it during the entire trip, and we agree . . . it is the very best.
But Sal . . . WE MISS YOU!!!
Cannoli
Posted by: cannoli at June 28, 2008 07:24 PMThe Casway is the best fried resterant that I have ever been to. They do a great job on everything that I have ever tried there. The burgers are huge and amazing. The muscles are the best that I have ever had. The fried calamarie is incredible. I have nothing bad to say about it!
My wife and I discovered the Causeway last year on a recommendation from a local. The place is absolutely fantastic. The food is exceptional, the portion sizes just blow you away and the service has always been great. We visit the Cape Ann area every year and the Causeway will alwys be on our must eat at list.
Reading all these negative comments, I can't help but think that the negative words belong to a group of restaurant "bashers" not necessarily concerned with the entire experience. These people have an agenda, to make others feel miserable. I have been going to the Causeway for a few years now, commuting from an hour away. I have never had a single problem. The waitstaff and the food are equally great.
The causeway is right down the street from my house and i go there for only take out. The food is great, sometimes a little too much butter but no where else in gloucester can beat the portion size. I refere this resteraunt about 4 times a week to my customers but it needs a new look and really should relocate to a larger location to stop the uneeded traffic that occures whild im trying to drive home after waiting at the bridge for 40 minutes(should have gone around!!!)Note to torists....please don;t abruptly stop on a state highway to look for parking, its very rude and annoying
Portions are huge. Sweetest tasting clams I've had in a long time. Pertectly breaded. Clam chowder was great. Beware the cup is about the size of a bowl in most restaurants. My wife had the prime rib and it also was fantastic and about 3/4's of an inch thick.
As for the service it was great. Quick if you want it that way, like most Bostonians or slow and friendly if that is what you want. Remember, this is not a fine gourmet restaurant but a small place with great food and huge portions.
I agree alot of food but thats about it!!!! Not my cup of tea!!
What Happened to this place.It was great. Food isn't the same. Used to go there all the time is there new owners?
We were here on business and heard so many positive reviews, food, service. And we had the pleasure of meeting the legendary "Sal". He was proficient, friendly, professional and made our party feel like old friends. What an infectious smile! The portions were generous (enough for another meal),food was delectable, service was outstanding. We drove from NJ and my best friend from Quincy joined us for this memorable meal. Thank you Sal!
Had I reviewed this place two months ago it would have been five stars. Went twice and thought the food was fantastic, serving sizes HUGE and prices great, pretty much two meals for the price of one. Went in not to long ago for a third try and the food was awful, Oily and un-digestable. Summer crowd gone, so food not so good for us locals?
Arrived yesterday evening (light snow) about 6:30pm - one parking spot open (whew!). After misidentifying Sal as "Joe," the three of us "got down to business." The fried calamari appetizer ($7.99) was absolutely fabulous; I am a big fan and these had the lightest fried batter and were the freshest I have ever tasted! No "rubber" here; no "off-tastes." Virtually, melt-in-your-mouth! The entrees: 2 fish & chips & 1 baked scallop. All were excellent - much more fish (again, a light-battered haddock) than chips (most restaurants, the other way around). Baked scallops were de-licious. Our compliments to Sal and the helpful "crew" at the Causeway for a great dining experience.
Posted by: fwj at December 8, 2007 10:12 AM My husband, myself and friends have gone numerous times to this restaurant, and have never ever had a bad meal. We always start off with the mussels, and then we usually order different items and share amongst us. The shrimp scampi is loaded with baby shrimps, the fried oysters are to die for. The baked haddock is huge and try the seafood pasta dish that is enough for 2-3 days, and even their bread is terrific. The only thing to us is the baked lobster pie. Very expensive and both were overcooked. (the only dissapointing experience) We have had a lot of family and friends that now go there too!!
Again my wife and I had lunch here, and it was the best. We are in Gloucester all time as we have a second home in Gloucester. We have dined at numerous restaurants in the Cape Ann area. This restaurant has qualities that you will not find anyway else. From Sal the waiter who makes you feel like part of the family, to the bus boys who constantly fill your bread basket. This staff is wonderful. Least we not mention the fabulous trio in the kitchen. They make the best food. For an extra treat, seat at the bar and watch the magic unfold as they prepare the meals. Peter and Enza really know how to satisfy the customer.
Thanks,
George from Gloucester
Posted by: George From Gloucester at November 4, 2007 07:33 PM
We just ate at the Causeway last weekend and Sal was our waiter. We think Sal is great--efficient and friendly (the restaurant is fast-paced). The Causeway is what it is: big portions; good, garlicky food; decent prices; BYOB.
The Causeway isn't about the atmosphere, it's about lots of good Italian food at a fair price.
Posted by: Cannoli at October 23, 2007 07:45 PMWOULD NEVER EAT THERE AGAIN.THE MINUTE I SAT DOWN THEY WANTED MY ORDER. SAL YOU NEED TO RELAX.
Posted by: wright at September 27, 2007 01:48 AM Great food! THEIR PRIM RIB IS SOOO GOOOD!
I have been here a few times and loved it!! The seafood is so fresh! And yes the portions are huge. I can't wait to go back! :) Oh, and Sal is an AWESOME waiter!
WE LOVE IT; SAL, GREAT SERVICE. SEE YA SOON http://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5star http://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5starhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/5star.gif
5star
¡Que rica la comida! Regresseremos qualquier visita a Glosta.
I went here along time ago and the food was good. I went recently and the food is good. Big portions. The only difference is they got so popular they added more tables and chairs to their dinning room and it's a bit crowded. To bad they couldn't buy out the liguor store and enlarge their place!
Posted by: Tammy at May 18, 2007 02:52 PM The Causeway is a great place to eat. Yes, it is small, but it is always packed with locals.(A great sign.)The waitstaff is great...especially Sal...You will want for nothing if he is your waiter. The food is great, especially the seafood dishes. The value is fantastic. I would love to hear were some of the people that left negative reviews of "The Causeway" like to eat at.
Always the best.Sal is a great waiter. food is fresh, fresh. Can anyone tell me if they also own causway pannini.
I do not know how they can serve the food they do for so little money. You can't cook at home for their price. I can not get enough of their haddock!!!!
There is so little ambiance, that it is campy and has its own ambiance. The food is unsurpassed in value.
I have to agree with you jane this place is turning into a local joke ya there portions are huge but the service is horrible the quality of food isnt all that great and the place is a dump. Its to bad because at one point i enjoyed the causeway and i dont thing i will ever go back
Posted by: Melissa at February 14, 2007 12:54 PMMy husband and I ate dinner at the Causeway. We're not eager to return. The waiter made us feel so rushed -- hardly felt like we had time to read the menu. We both ordered haddock. We felt like our food was thrown at us. Our salads were brought to us, and before we knew it, our dinners were served --not hot, just warm. The portions were large, but the restaurant is very cramped. It almost appeared that we got our check before we finished our dinner. The waiter was more concerned about turning the table than providing service. Would not recommend to anyone.
Posted by: Jane at February 4, 2007 01:00 AMThis place is the best all around dining in Gloucester. It was my favorite local place until I found a new #1 in nearby Beverly, but this is still strong at #2 on my list. I am really picky and eat out all over the place. Price is very reasonable bordering on cheap, food is fantastic, service is great and you can not beat the portions. I know several that travel long distance just for this place and they have also catered several parties I have attended and have no complaints at all. Keep up GREAT work!!
Posted by: John B at December 29, 2006 04:25 PM THIS IS THE BEST PLACE AS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAD a problem with sal you have got to be kidden me along with the food he is another reason we go there, we also have our own resturant and would love have him work there !!!!
This is one of my favorite places to eat. Tonight I had the Scallops & Shrimp Marinara with abundant scallops and shrimp. My only complaint about this dish is that sometimes the chef uses bottled garlic instead of real garlic. Bottled garlic is very bitter and changes the whole taste of the dish. I had the same dish last week and the chef used real garlic that day and the dish was absolutely delicious.
Tina I have to think you have some kind of agenda against this place. Do yourself a favor and take a course in spelling please.
Posted by: confused at November 28, 2006 08:56 PM
place is Horrible have to agree Sandrea this resteraunt is appoling first of all the smell of raw sawage greats you at the door considering the right near atually next door a sawage treatment center. The place is a dump no matter what they do with it a coat of paint doesnt do anything the food is gross waitstaff is very pushy and i love the fact that you step in trash to go to your table i dont know why that place is busy mabey those people like dirty places to eat. I was discusted its gone way down down Hill
Posted by: Tina at November 27, 2006 11:26 PMVisiting family in Gloucetser and they sent me to Georges for breakfast and it was tremendous. I asked their cook (owner??) for a dinner reccomendation and he sent me to the Causeway.WOW is all I can say. Portions were massive and the mussels were enough for four to start with. The clams were abundant and delicious. Two great restaurants in one city. You locals are lucky. Ginroo
Posted by: Arianna at November 26, 2006 09:18 PM
We always just get takeout from there, because we find it waaaaaaay too crowded. But the food is great. The takeout orders are always ready right away--I call and just head right over, usually.
A brilliant place to eat. I cannot think of why someone would have a bad dining experience here. The food and staff are above anything else anywhere. Yes, the place is small, so use your brain and plan accordingly...
Posted by: Capt. Carl at September 20, 2006 08:15 PMThe Causeway has the freshest seafood any where we used to frequent The Gull but stopped going there because there portions are skimmpy and there prices are outrageous. The new owners don't have a clue about the restr. buisness , if they did there prices would be lower and there portions larger. The service at The Causeway is great , it's stinks at The Gull ,so we now frequent the Causeway with family and friends and would strongly recommend you trying it.
This is a great place if you like a greasey and dirty surroundings the flys that land on your food give it a nice clean atmosphere NOT............. GROSS GROSS GROSS there food isnt even that great i think it time for the board of health to make a visit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This place is a great. I live in gloucester and the prices and food are great. The baked scallops are always sandy though, you might want to avoid those
My wife and i ate here today, as we do about twice a week. As always the food was great and the waitress was friendly. we have been eating here for 8 years and only one time the fish was a little chewy, but the problem was resolved and the item was taken of our bill. Keep up the great work. A personal thanks to Peter & Enza. See you next week....
What a meal.
We were tourists for the weekend of 6/17/06 from PA and asked the locals for a great place to eat. We were told the Causway Restaurant. Wow I cant wait to visit again. Service was great and food was awesome.
Causeway is the best restaurant, period. The waitstaff is friendly and fast. The food is always fresh and plentiful. There is nothing better than chowing down there, and hitting the leftovers the next day! We average about once a week since moving to the North Shore. Their gift certificates make for excellent gifts!
I come home to Saugus from Kentucky at least once a year, and the Causeway is always one of my " must visits ". I've eaten seafood all over the world, and stll find the Causeway tops in quality and value. As someone else said though..." come late or come early " cause there aint a lot of parking at the Causeway.Hope to see you this summer !!!
La nourriture et le service sont excellents. Le rapport qualité/prix l'est aussi. Nous y retournons avec plaisir
Sure, the meals are huge and fairly tasty....but go elsewhere if you would like a nice atmosphere and clean surroundings...and with the smell of the sewer plant next door...just not appealing.
I've been tere before a couple of times and enjoyed evereything VERY much. Im planning to go there again in abot an hour and a half.. My mouth is salivating.
I've been tere before a couple of times and enjoyed evereything VERY much. Im planning to go there again in abot an hour and a half.
The best there is around great food and extremly great people and service
as a local I would like to discourage all from patronizing the cause way restaurnat as it is the best Italian sea food restaurant on the north shore , just like my italian mother and grandmother use to make. We have a code about not sharing the "true treasures" of our area with "strangers" The servings are more than generous and the fish chowder is----brings tears to my eyes. I figure that we have the causeway year round so why not share with "outside guests" for a few months! Jim
My wife and live over 1400 miles away but we really enjoy the seafood served at the Causeway. Their fish chowder is second to none. Jim
Posted by: Jim at February 15, 2006 05:59 PMhttp://www.capeannweb.com/images/3star.gif
Causeway is always consitent. Nothing fancy, just good food and lots of it. Hard to understand "randy" but maybe he couldn't read the sign and was in a different restaurant. The kitchen is in plain view. I observed few health code violations, considering how busy they are. I go back often.
Posted by: bill at January 29, 2006 04:21 PM
Where to start
family and i went there it was about 5 o clock on a friday night in august we sat down and a young man was serving us i belive his name was sal. i could tell he was rushing us we didnt even look at the menu and he comes up asking if we were ready to order not once but 3 times finally we order we got our meals and i had the lobster pie burt to the crisp the baked potatoe was rotten ask for new one got another rotten potatoe. my sons fried clams where so big the were distusting and my wifes baked haddock was drie i never complian but it was discusting even the place was dirty the table,chairs and walls were caked with grease the floor was full of trash flys all over the place LANDING ON OUR FOOD. Went to use bathroom toilet wasnt even working IS THAT LEGAL. Ceiling fans in the dinning room were coverd with dust & grease it was bad. If the dinning room was that dirty i can only imagine what the kitchen looked like PLACE IS A DUMP dont car what other people say
Never Agian
We will drive 3 hours for dinner at this place! As all have said, you are never disappointed, servings are huge and delicious. We have recommended this to everyone we know and they agree!
HI ,
I just wanna say the CAUSEWAY is the place to go 4 sure, I always order their food it doesn't matter what you get you always get full and ALWAYS have left overs their seafood is excellent and pasta is like a pound a plate no kidding!!!I would recommend them to anyone i work at hotel nearby and i send a lot of people there Peter always has a smile on his face he aims to please.
Not so much a secret anymore, the Causeway is truly an amazing place. It don't look like much, but you will find tourists, locals, poor and rich all come to this place for the best fried seafood in a 50 mile radius. Long lines are a bit of a downturn.
They have the best fried seafood around. Huge portions, and competative if not below normal prices. Only downfall is that they are so small. If you hit a busy time of day you may be waiting in line for a while.
Cambece
Posted by: James Cambece at November 14, 2005 11:47 AM
OK, so I'm old and cant remember the TYPE of fish Emma and I had on Oct. 4, 2005!!! It was haddock not halibut!! Definitely GREAT, though!!!!
Food and friendliness, definitely 5 stars!!
(For out trip on October, 4, 2000)
Larry & Emma Lew visited The Causeway on October 4, 2005 and REALLY enjoyed it! Emma had the halibut which was outstanding and Larry, the steamed mussels (great) and the baked scallops/shrimp/fish combo (great)!! Peter the owner and our waitress, Annette were swell and, "Annette, thanks again for the clam chowder!!" Legal Seafood's chowder in Burlington, Mass came in in a close 2nd to yours!! The Causeway's was loaded with clams and just the right amount of potatoes!! Definitely the best food on our trip!!! Your cooks did a great job!!!!!
Posted by: Larry & Emma Viegas at October 14, 2005 07:02 PMi have always loved this resturant i have come here for years, at least 2-3 times a month but the last time i came here on september 25th i was very discouraged the mussels were not cooked and our waitress said oh sometimes they dont like to open and took them away~!! there were more than 1/2 of them left and then i order fried clams and got like 12 fried clams and 10 french fries this is not like them hopefully we caught you on a bad night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jeff at September 26, 2005 10:22 AM
I first went to the Causway restaurant on August 31, 2004, I ordered a pasta dish with linguini, mussels, squid, shrimp, plum tomatos, and basil which was absolutely fabulous! I'm from the north shore and I know alot of very good restaurants but this restaurant breks the bell curve. The amount of seafood in my dish far surpassed any plausable amount that any other restaurant would ever give. There was enough food in my dish ( which cost $12.00) to feed three to four people easy!
As a born and bred New Englander, I feel strongly about my seafood. This is, by far, one of the best seafood restaurants I have ever eaten at. The portions are huge. The batter on the fried selections is as light as a feather. Great idea for the liquor store next door.
Posted by: Kristen at August 24, 2005 02:13 PM
I have always enjoyed going to the Causeway Restaurant, the food is great- especially the mussels. The service is great! I highly recommend this restaurant for all to go to.
Just reading the reviews as a friend told me that it was great. I can not yet comment but I have never heard anyone ever complain that they got too much food when it was good/great. Certaily, if it were poor quality and try to make it up with quantity, that I understand can be gross. But, the other way around, I do not get it.
Posted by: Bob at August 20, 2005 11:58 AM
My husband used to travel to Cape Ann on business quite often and almost always enjoyed a meal at the Causeway. When we found ourselves in Salem, MA recently he decided to take me there. I have to admit when I first walked inside I wasn't impressed by the cramped seating. However, our food was served in less than 10 minutes and after the first bite I was simply in heaven. Originally from Massachusetts and having done a fair amount of travel myself, I've eaten a lot of seafood in a lot of different places, by this--by far--is the absolute best I've ever had! I had the fried clam plate and my husband had the baked haddock. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommended!!!!
I went to the Causeway in May 2005 with three of my friends. It was a very friendly atmosphere and the food was plentiful and of excellent quality. All four of us loved it and had no complaints. I would go there again and again.
My wife and I have been to this restaurant several times in the last few years,and we are never dissapointed with the service,portions,or quality of food.The prices are great,and thefamily that own this jewel of a restaurant are always delightful..try pete's platter its a great seafood combo platter,also the cheesesteak sandwich is unbelieveably large..i dare you to try and pick up and eat.We would never visit gloucester,mass. without stopping in for a bite,,,YUM..
Horrible experience and will not return for a second try. Service was slow and food came out cold. Ordered fish and chips and was told by the server that vinegar was not available. Flat soda was served and seating area was cramped. Many people referred us to this place, but I still can't figure out why.
This place is a jewel, great chowder but the fried oysters and shrimp are simply the best. Go early or late, but go. Great prices.
Dottie
Birmingham, AL
THE PLACE on Cape Ann for seafood. Fried clams were perfectly breaded and cooked. Family run, simple decor, friendly service. Do it!
The best baked haddock in New England. Potions are huge. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Posted by: Denise at May 3, 2005 03:00 PM We've tried to go to this restaurant at least 6 different times and the parking is an absolute nightmare. We've yet to be able to stop and eat, but we're still hopeful.
the best italian food in gloucester, my wife and i love it huge portions, fresh seafood, and worth the wait. if you dont feel like waiting you can call in and take it home, i have not gotten a bad meal here yet.
Great Fish Chowder, and lots of it. One of the few places that knows how to make chowder the right way-THIN! Most food very good. Strictly a place to EAT! Quality, Quantity and Reasonable Prices.
Has to be the freshest seafood in Gloucester, and the portions are HUGE! Bring your appetite and BYOB! Worth the wait on line!
yes, good food, but i feel sorry for the poor people that dont get any food. the quanity it just a bit much. great show, but you have to be a pig to eat it, i guess that people want a free meal on day 2. if it floats your boat i guess you go for it. i would rather have a normal portion in front of me it makes it taste far better. so to all of you glutens, go for it.
This is one of my regular, if not favorite places. Friendly waitstaff. Excellent food and huge portions. Freshest seafood Ive ever had. Great Italian as well!! Worth the wait for a table anytime!!
The best and freshest seafood around hands down! The portions on the Captain's Platter are tremendous! Don't miss this hidden jewel.
Posted by: Cyndi at July 25, 2004 07:41 PM
I love this place!!! Nice and casual and great food. The last time I was there I got the Shrimp
Scampi with artichokes and sundried tomatoes. There was so much Shrimp and the dish was enormous. I ate the leftovers for about 2 days after. My husband always get the fried clams, shrimp, fish basket and loves it. I like the BYOB idea too.
I was in Gloucester on business and happened to drop in to get a fast bite not knowing what kind of restaurant I was about to experience. I am from Myrtle Beach and have eaten a lot of seafood. This is the best I have ever had. Unbelievable portions for the cost.
My favorite place to eat. Gigantic portions, friendly staff, I'm eating there again tonight!
Posted by: Kate at February 11, 2004 05:18 PM
A little secret in Gloucester! This is probably the best restaurant in Gloucester. Delicious food, huge portions, great value. Their specials are divine! Every time we drive by, anytime of year, anytime of day, the place is packed. It's not just a stoming ground for the natives. Watch out for the summer crowd - there's a line out the door!!
Posted by: Tracy Casey at January 13, 2004 04:24 PM Good food large quanity low prices best value on Cape Ann.
Post a review! (Read Posting Guidelines.) The name field is a required field (real name or screen name). Due to an overload of spam, an email is also required to post a review. Only your name or screen name will be displayed in your entry. Cape Ann Web will not use or distribute your email in any manner - it's simply an added measure in our battle against spamming. Thanks for understanding!