Guidebook for Rockport
Food Scene
Great breakfast and lunch place that is less than a minute walk away at the end of the street. Their breakfast is particularly good. They also have a "To Go" window for beach food like fried clams, sandwiches and salads.
8 locals recommend
Nate's at Front Beach
18 Beach StGreat breakfast and lunch place that is less than a minute walk away at the end of the street. Their breakfast is particularly good. They also have a "To Go" window for beach food like fried clams, sandwiches and salads.
The best homemade donuts around. Also, probably the best coffee in town with tasty sandwiches for lunch. They close at 4:00 pm, which is when their dinner place (Brackets) opens up.
29 locals recommend
Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
27 Main StThe best homemade donuts around. Also, probably the best coffee in town with tasty sandwiches for lunch. They close at 4:00 pm, which is when their dinner place (Brackets) opens up.
Bean & Leaf Cafe
12 Bearskin NeckGood coffee with even better view of the wharf and ocean.
Hula Moon
27 Pleasant StreetGood sandwich place that is a local favorite.
One of our favorite dinner an lunch places in town. Their Bouillabaisse is a must for seafood lovers.
9 locals recommend
Blue Lobster Grille
15 Dock SquareOne of our favorite dinner an lunch places in town. Their Bouillabaisse is a must for seafood lovers.
Great lobster and fried seafood with outdoor picnic table seating that overlooks Ipswich Bay. Best view of sunset in town.
44 locals recommend
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite StGreat lobster and fried seafood with outdoor picnic table seating that overlooks Ipswich Bay. Best view of sunset in town.
Great hot dog shack on Bearskin Neck. Good for delicious and quick food. Rated best fried clams by the North Shore magazine three years in a row. They also have a selection of local beers on tap.
16 locals recommend
Top Dog
2 Doyle Cove RdGreat hot dog shack on Bearskin Neck. Good for delicious and quick food. Rated best fried clams by the North Shore magazine three years in a row. They also have a selection of local beers on tap.
Expensive, but high end food and drink with the best views of any restaurant in the area.
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckExpensive, but high end food and drink with the best views of any restaurant in the area.
Excellent food with great bar. Need to make a reservation for dinner, but can often find room at the bar last minute. The food is a little pricey, but worth it. Best cocktails in town.
46 locals recommend
Feather & Wedge
5 Main StExcellent food with great bar. Need to make a reservation for dinner, but can often find room at the bar last minute. The food is a little pricey, but worth it. Best cocktails in town.
Less expensive with nice selection of seafood. Large bar area that is a good area to watch sporting events. Gets a little crowded in the summer with some wait time. Don't take reservations.
26 locals recommend
Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant
21 Dock SquareLess expensive with nice selection of seafood. Large bar area that is a good area to watch sporting events. Gets a little crowded in the summer with some wait time. Don't take reservations.
Great outdoor seating with wonderful views of Pigeon Cove. Nice bar. Delicious food that is less expensive than My Place and Feather and Wedge. Big tables inside to accommodate larger groups. Lovely old inn that is a popular wedding venue.
Pigeon Cove Tavern
1 Cathedral AveGreat outdoor seating with wonderful views of Pigeon Cove. Nice bar. Delicious food that is less expensive than My Place and Feather and Wedge. Big tables inside to accommodate larger groups. Lovely old inn that is a popular wedding venue.
Great place to get lobster live or cooked to bring home. Also, have a wide selection of take-out seafood.
45 locals recommend
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckGreat place to get lobster live or cooked to bring home. Also, have a wide selection of take-out seafood.
On the pricier end, but food is among the best in town. Beautiful views of the ocean.
14 locals recommend
Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant
25 Main StreetOn the pricier end, but food is among the best in town. Beautiful views of the ocean.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful venue for all types of music. Shalin Liu typically draws talented classical, jazz, folk, and pop musicians.
See current schedule at rockportmusic.com
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StBeautiful venue for all types of music. Shalin Liu typically draws talented classical, jazz, folk, and pop musicians.
See current schedule at rockportmusic.com
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StDisplays art from local artists.
Entertainment & Activities
Cute theater with cool seating (big comfy couches) that shows independent films and artsy hits. Check online for what's showing.
18 locals recommend
The Cape Ann Cinema and Stage
37 Rogers StCute theater with cool seating (big comfy couches) that shows independent films and artsy hits. Check online for what's showing.
Gloucester Cinema
74 Essex AveLocal movie theater for rainy days and night flicks.
Our favorite whale watch company. Will take you out into Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary to see Humpbacks, Minke, Finback whales and more.
41 locals recommend
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StOur favorite whale watch company. Will take you out into Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary to see Humpbacks, Minke, Finback whales and more.
Parks & Nature
Rocky Beach at high tide with sand at low tide. Popular scuba and snorkeling location. Check out Sunday night free summer band concerts that start at 7 pm (Rockport Legion Band).
16 locals recommend
Back Beach station
Rocky Beach at high tide with sand at low tide. Popular scuba and snorkeling location. Check out Sunday night free summer band concerts that start at 7 pm (Rockport Legion Band).
Front Beach
Touristy beach spot. Great sea glass at low tide and off-season.
Personal favorite beach in town with great snorkeling. A little more private than the other beaches in town.
27 locals recommend
Old Garden Beach
Personal favorite beach in town with great snorkeling. A little more private than the other beaches in town.
Beautiful ocean view park with nature walks, tide pools and visitor center. Good location for fishing off of the rocks for stripers.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueBeautiful ocean view park with nature walks, tide pools and visitor center. Good location for fishing off of the rocks for stripers.
Cute little park with small playground, pond and grass area. Location of the annual Rockport Acoustic Music Festival (August).
Millbrook Park
Millbrook ParkCute little park with small playground, pond and grass area. Location of the annual Rockport Acoustic Music Festival (August).