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1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Gloucester, MA

1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
1775 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Voted Best of North Shore Magazine Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best Waterview Dining" and Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best AlFresco Dining".

Delicious cuisine with ocean views. Located on the second-floor, our restaurant and bar offers an oceanfront dining deck showcasing New England coastal dining at its best. Celebrate delicious Modern American cuisine with fresh local ingredients by our Chef and his culinary team. The tasteful décor, seaside vistas and comfortable atmosphere provide a dining experience unlike any other in the area. Relax and unwind in cozy elegance at the oceanfront bar, by the fireplace or out by the firepit on the deck, or dine on our fresh catch at our new oyster bar. With a plenty of seats to encourage community gatherings, enjoy a light-hearted take on the region’s culinary delights.

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Additional information

  • Location
    55 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5047
  • Phone number
    (978) 491-5090
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:45 All Day Menu Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:30–14:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and self-parking options available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jon McKechnie

Experiences

  • Wintertide Piano Bar at Beauport Hotel Lobby

    9 Jan 2025 - 27 Mar 2025
    Join us every Thursday this winter as we transform our cozy hotel lobby into a lively atmosphere for our Wintertide Piano Bar featuring the talented Ricky Lauria. Whether you're enjoying a signature cocktail or savoring a seasonal bite while soaking in the music, the vibrant melodies and warm ambiance make this weekly event a true highlight of the winter season. Reservations are encouraged with arrival between 6:00PM-6:30PM. Please notify restaurant should you be arriving past 6:30PM. Full 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar menu will be available for dinner & cocktails.
    Wintertide Piano Bar at Beauport Hotel Lobby photo

  • Oregon Wine Dinner

    US$130.00 per person

    27 Mar 2025 only
    Join us at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar on March 27th at 6:00PM for our Oregon Wine Dinner! This five-course intimate dining experience will feature our Chef's creations paired with a selection of Oregon wines from for $130++. 1st Course: Butter Poached Salmon, Beets, Fennel, Apple, Truffle, Paired with Raptor Ridge, Auxerrois 2nd Course: Pan Seared Black Cod, Celery Root, Morels, Fingerlings, Fiddleheads, Ramps, Paired with Raptor Ridge, Grüner Veltliner 3rd Course: Oven Roasted Duck, Sweet Cherries, Pickled Apricots, Carrots, Mustard Seed, Bulgur Paired with Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir 4th Course: Blackberry & Chèvre, Chèvre Cheesecake, Blackberries, Sweet Oat Cake, Candied Ginger, Paired with Raptor Ridge Brut Rosé ++ Does not include Tax & 20% Gratuity. Payment collected onsite. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior & no shows will be charged full amount. You may also call (978) 491-5090 to book.
    Oregon Wine Dinner photo

Menu

Specialty Cocktails

  • First MateUS$15.00

    1606 Select Old Elk Bourbon, Yellow Chartreuse, Amaro Nonino, Combier D’Orange

    • DaydreamUS$15.00

      Espolòn Blanco, Domaine de Canton, Rhubarb Liqueur, Lemon, Splash of Downeast Cider

      • Earth Angel US$15.00

        Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Beauport House Barrel Privateer Rum, Soju, Cinnamon

        • Secret Garden US$15.00

          Gin Lane 1751 ‘Victoria’ Pink Gin, Lemon, Fresh Rosemary, Lambrusco Float

          • Sienna Leaves US$15.00

            Evan Williams 1736 Small Batch Bourbon, Amaro di Angostura, Disaronno Amaretto, Nocino (contains nuts)

            • Pillow Talk US$15.00

              Montelobos Mezcal, Chamomile, Lemon, Cardamom

              • A Pear-fect Balance US$15.00

                Barr Hill Vodka, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Cranberry Cordial, Lime

                • Harvest Moon US$15.00

                  Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Cointreau, Apricot, Cinnamon, Fresh Lemon

                  • Lost Sailor US$15.00

                    Leblon Cachaça, Domaine de Canton, Falernum, Pineapple, Splash of Gingerale

                    • Foolish Heart US$17.00

                      Effen Black Cherry Vodka, Amaro Averna, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Light Cream, Dash of Chocolate

                      • House Old Fashioned US$17.00

                        Choose From Our Select House Barrels: Privateer Rum, Old Elk Bourbon, Codigo Rosa Reposado Tequila

                        Spirit-Free

                        • Desert Nights US$12.00

                          FREE Non-Alcoholic Agave Spirit, Prickly Pear, Lemon, Cinnamon

                          • Plum CoveUS$12.00

                            Pomegranate Juice, Sage, Fresh Lemon, FRE Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine

                            • Boulevard StrollUS$12.00

                              Citrus Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Cranberry Cordial, Lemon

                              • Mariner’s Mule US$12.00

                                Fresh Lime, Seedlip Spice, Blood Orange Ginger Beer

                                Last updated: 16 October 2024

                                What 1,775 people are saying

                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                4.7
                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                • 4.6Food
                                • 4.7Service
                                • 4.7Ambience
                                • 4.3Value

                                Noise • Moderate

                                Loved For

                                • Greater Boston

                                  Great for scenic views

                                • Boston Metro North

                                  Great for brunch

                                • Boston Metro North

                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                • Boston Metro North

                                  Great for scenic views

                                • Boston Metro North

                                  Good for special occasions

                                • Boston Metro North

                                  American

                                Review summary

                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar offers a premier dining experience with "outstanding" service and a "beautiful" ocean view. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, from lobster rolls to clam chowder, and the "fantastic" ambience. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining, it consistently delivers "exceptional" satisfaction.

                                1,775 Reviews

                                1. Dan VIP

                                  Greater Boston18 reviews

                                  4.0

                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 3
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  The red curry mussels app was outstanding, but the roast duck was disappointing. It was over cooked but not crisp. At $46 it was not great.

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                                2. Sam VIP

                                  New York City1 review

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  This place is fantastic and doesn’t get as much recognition as it deserves. We’re a tough crowd to please and everything we ordered was fantastic. Brunch the next day was awesome as well.

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                                3. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                  Greater Boston1 review

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Always a great spot! Kelsey at the bar was awesome 🤩

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                                4. Susan VIP

                                  Greater Boston47 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Good food Would have liked more fish/ seafood entrees

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                                5. Mary VIP

                                  Greater Boston40 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Great food: wonderful service. Appreciate the careful attention to food allergies.
                                  1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 4 days ago
                                  At the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, we want our diners to feel comfortable and well cared for, Mary, and we're happy to know that your experience earned us your five-star rating! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We'll be sure to share your comments with our team. Please visit us again soon!

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                                6. ChristineT

                                  Greater Boston3 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined on 1 March 2025

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 4
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Great food. Great service. The last time we went here a month ago we had really bad service now realizing the waitress must have just had a bad night. Tonight was back to normal high level of service.
                                  1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
                                  Christine, we truly appreciate you giving us another opportunity to surpass your expectations! Thank you for your kind remarks about our delicious cuisine and attentive service. It was a pleasure welcoming you to the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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                                7. OpenTable Diner

                                  Greater Boston1 review

                                  5.0

                                  Dined on 28 February 2025

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  One of my favorite places in Gloucester. Beautiful views and a lovely atmosphere
                                  1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
                                  How wonderful to know that you enjoy the time you spend with us at the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar! Thank you for sharing your kind remarks about our relaxing environment and stunning waterside setting. Please stop in again soon!

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                                8. Tricia VIP

                                  Greater Boston15 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined on 27 February 2025

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 3
                                  Lovely evening enjoying the food and wine from South Africa. Great to meet new people.
                                  1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
                                  Earning your five-star rating made our day, Tricia! Thank you for attending our South African Wine Pairing Dinner, and for your wonderful feedback. We hope your plans bring you back soon to the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar.

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                                9. Linda VIP

                                  Greater Boston6 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined on 27 February 2025

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Requested a window seat to enjoy the ocean view but was seated in a booth on the other side of the restaurant despite the fact that the restaurant was only 10% occupied. 😕 However, food was good and our waitress was excellent.
                                  1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
                                  Thank you for sharing your five-star review of the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Linda! While we always aim to accommodate seating preferences, sometimes pending reservations prevent us from doing so and we appreciate your understanding. We hope you'll visit us again soon for another excellent experience!

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                                10. Anne

                                  Greater Boston1 review

                                  5.0

                                  Dined on 23 February 2025

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Lovely venue excellent food go there whenever I can!
                                  1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded on 25 February 2025
                                  Anne, it's always a pleasure to welcome you to the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar! Thank you for taking a moment to share your five-star review. Our team is eager to see you again soon!

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                                FAQs

                                1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 491-5090.

                                1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1775 OpenTable diners.

                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                Make a booking

                                2 people
                                19:00
                                Booked 16 times today
                                Experiences are available.
                                Google Map for 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

                                55 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5047

                                Dining areas

                                Additional information

                                • Phone number
                                  (978) 491-5090
                                • Price
                                  $31 to $50
                                • Cuisines
                                  American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
                                • Hours of Operation
                                  Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:45 All Day Menu Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:30–14:30
                                • Dress code
                                  Business Casual
                                • Parking details
                                  Valet and self-parking options available
                                • Payment Options
                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                • Executive Chef
                                  Jon McKechnie
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