I've gone there two times when I was desperate for a quick meal in air conditioned surroundings. The staff there is courteous and accommodating. Nice kids.
The food is tolerable and shows a "corporate" attitude to what their taste testers must figure constitutes a meal? Cheapie quality bread, little to no garnish and a taste that runs below the middle line. If you can make the walk down Main St to Virgilio's you can get something extraordinary and memorable for the same price.
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Posted by: Woof at September 3, 2010 10:10 AMGiuseppe's Ristorante
We went for the first and certainly not the last time on tuesday evening. the food was not only delicious the portions where overwhelming it would be a great food challenge to see if someone could actually finish the peice of lasagna they serve.the atmosphere was great along with the staff and owner .
Lobster Pool Restaurant
Visited this restaurant yesterday. Food compares well to that at the many other such restaurants my wife and I have visited throughout New England over the years. Prices were fair, no problem with service -- view was specacular. A very pleasant experience!
J.D. Meyers Best Friends
very noisy patrons when leaving at night disturb the whole neighborhood
Posted by: traga at August 28, 2010 04:40 PMClam Box of Ipswich
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Posted by: accighsat at August 28, 2010 07:16 AMGloucester House Restaurant
Our family ate at the Gloucester House yesterday. I was so taken aback by the drab decor. On the website it seemed much more updated then it was. When we approached the restaurant from the outside it appeared fancy (to match their menu prices) and when we arrived inside, the place looked like it hadn't been updated in the 50 years it's been in business!
The best part of our meal had to be the warm cornbread served instead of the usual rolls. My kids enjoyed their fish and chips (we were there for lunch, not dinner). My husband enjoyed his baked Haddock also. I ordered Shrimp Scampi Greek style and was so dissapointed I had lots and lots of tiny shrimp instead of just a few, but much larger shrimp.
When wrapping up leftovers, the waiter put them into small little styrofoam containers........so many restaurants these days use prettier, sturdier, eco-friendly containers!
All in all, the food was okay, not terrific......the prices were VERY HIGH for the lack of atmosphere and okay food.....I guess from reading the website I expected more.
Our family would not go back for another meal there in the future.
Posted by: chocchipcookie at August 27, 2010 09:40 AMRed Barrel
Brilliant.
Classic Cooks
We hired classic cooks for a wedding of 90 people. Four stars for the food. Great appetizers and amazing dessert. However, their organization was terrible. Some food we ordered didn't arrive. The tables were not set up as we were told, which made a panic 15 minutes before the ceremony. I would hire them again for a small party or with a wedding coordinator !
Posted by: b at August 19, 2010 02:21 PMGeorge's Coffee Shop
I love Georges! We go probably once a week for breakfast and I can't say enough nice things.
The buffalo chix omlette rocks!!!!!!!!!
Espresso Ristorante & Pizzeria
OMG! The new place is so beautiful and spacious.
Good luck!
Posted by: M at August 16, 2010 08:52 AMWoodman's of Essex
I'll keep this simple... while eating the fried clams my 7 year old son looked up to me and said "Dad, this tatses like someone farted in my throat."
Bang on food is greasy and disgusting.
Edgewater Cafe
Went to the Edgewater Cafe in Magnolia last night. It's really small and cute- love the campy Mexican decor! I had one of the specials a pulled pork burrito with red sauce ($8.95). It was really good! My husband had the GIANT Mega Burrito ($13.95). He's a big eater and still took 1/2 home. It has beef, big chunks of chicken, guacamole, montery jack cheese and salsa verde. Delicious!! The salsa is really tasty but could be a little thicker for ease in dipping the chips. We enjoyed our visit and will be back!
Posted by: Barbie at August 14, 2010 05:08 PMCauseway Restaurant
We went to Causeway Twice. We had a bit of a wait but it was totally worth it. Had the Lobster Pie "Excellant." Had the Shrimp and Scallops over pasta "Awesome."
Will be back in a couple of weeks, can't wait!!!!
Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant
My husband and I were at Brackett's yesterday, August 8, 2010. It was a Sunday a little after 4:00. We have been coming to Rockport since Brackett's was Oleana's. We had not been back, though, for several years. Rockport, as always, is a delight. Our meal at Brackett's was amazing, one of the best meals we've had, ever. I had the Lazy Day Lobster, green beans, and mushrooms. My husband had the broiled sea scallops, cole slaw, and french fries. The lobster was beyond belief. And I'm still trying to figure out what they did to the green beans, but they were amazing. The mushrooms were very good. Although fried, the french fries were amazingly light. (I tried one and stole several more.) We sampled each others seafood as well and just couldn't believe how good it was. I didn't realize until after we left that I had forgotten to sample the cole slaw, but my husband loved it. I don't know who is doing the cooking there, but they are pure gold. Our waitress was superb. We will always remember that meal and the beautiful setting. The only thing I can recommend more highly than Rockport is Brackett's. Go there and sample both the town and the restaurant. You will not be disapointed.
Woodman's of Essex
I live in Essex and I stay away from the place. Overpriced and not that great. They gave me dishwater for coffee then when I complained said 'Our customers like it that way'!! Just shows how they are a legend in their own mind.
Go to Farnhams instead - down the road on 133 toward Gloucester
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