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1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Gloucester, MA

1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
1737 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (978) 491-5090
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jon McKechnie
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring oceanfront views, our Champlain Private Dining room is ideal for small parties, business meetings and other special occasions. Please reach us at 1606@beauporthotel.com or 978-491-5090.
  • Area
    Gloucester
  • Cross Street
    Washington Street
  • Parking details
    Valet and self-parking options available
  • Public transit
    Gloucester MBTA stop near railroad ave, less than a mile away from the restaurant
  • Entertainment
    Live music in our 1606 Bar every Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9PM during off-season months
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas By The Sea

    US$99.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Indulge in coastal comfort & holiday fare brought to you by 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar at Beauport Hotel - join us for Christmas by the Sea Prix Fixe in our Main Dining Room! Starting with a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly, our Three Course Prix-Fixe Menu includes chef's holiday creations, such as Spiced Chestnut Bisque, Queen Cut Prime Rib, Halibut Oscar & Egg Nog Pot de Creme for $99 per person*. Seating begins at 12PM and last seating will be at 6:30PM. A children's menu is available for those 12 and under. Reservations with a credit card are required. Cancellations after December 18th at 9PM and no-shows will be subject to a $67 per person charge. *Price does not include MA State Tax and 20% gratuity.
    Christmas By The Sea photo

What 1,737 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Best Ambience

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston Metro North

    Romantic

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro North

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar offers a "gorgeous location on the beach," with breathtaking views of Gloucester Harbor. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "excellent food," especially the seafood dishes like the oysters and lobster bisque. The ambiance is both high-end and casual, perfect for special occasions.

1,737 Reviews
  1. Peg

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fiancé & I had lunch here on Saturday & it was a delightful experience. I ordered the beet salad & the Autumn Harvest pizza, & he order the Caesar salad & the Gloucester Rachel sandwich. Everything was fresh & perfectly cooked. Our waitress was friendly & attentive & restaurant has a stunning ocean view which adds to the ambiance. We really enjoyed our lunch date & plan on going back.

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  2. Jerry

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve tried this restaurant twice. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service is okay but the food is subpar. Never again.

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  3. Lori

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening! Ambiance was so festive and decorated beautifully for Christmas. We sat at the bar and David was out bartender/ server. He was attentive, knowledgeable, so friendly and engaging. The food was great. We shared a crab cake, my husband had Branzino and I the scallops. So well prepared. I would definitely recommend!

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  4. Peter

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A dinning room with lovely views of the water, a staff that pleasantly attends to every detail to ensure a well served meal and a kitchen that provides delicious food are what the 1606 Restaurant offers. We can’t wait to return.

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  5. Steve

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our holiday lunch at 1606 Restaurant was lovely and memorable.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 2 days ago
    Steve, the holidays are a magical time at the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar and we're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for sharing your five-star rating and kind comments. We hope you'll stop in again soon!

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  6. Damien

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and creative menu with seasonal ingredients
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 2 days ago
    We can't ask for better feedback, Damien! Thank you for highlighting our lovely setting and fun, compelling culinary offerings. Please visit us again soon at the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar!

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  7. Gayle

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beauport is the perfect place for a holiday celebration! It’s so beautifully decorated and festive, there is such a positive vibe and everyone is in such a happy mood! Jingle Bar was in full motion, love the relocation to the back of the lobby, so intimate and magical! We had dinner in 1606, needed a little more quiet time together and it was perfect! Our server was excellent, dinners were delicious (hard to choose next up with the new menu, cocktails, and food - so many great options! We all agree that a part of lobster bisque is the best around, including Boston! The burgers and pizzas are always a great choice, and scallops were delicious too! The restaurant, bar, lobby, and Jingle Bar wereall crowded, it was wonderful to see so many people out celebrating the holidays! The staffing was proportionate, never oh wait and the visibility of management ensuring everyone was being taken care of and enjoying themselves and the food or something. You don’t see everywhere! Also, it was nice to receive a personal check in from Chef Jon, wanting to be sure everything was as we liked it…and we loved everything! Looking forward to our friend event on Friday night, 14 of us will celebrate and enjoy a delicious and special meal together in the private dining room!
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 3 days ago
    At the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, we love celebrating with our guests, Gayle! Thank you for taking a few moments to describe our holly-jolly environment and pleasant, festive team. Chef Jon will be elated by your compliments for our fresh, creative dishes and exciting new menu options. We truly appreciate your five-star rating and we are eager to welcome you and your friends back to our restaurant on Friday evening for another memorable dining experience. See you then!

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  8. Ken

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal in a beautiful setting overlooking the sea. The oysters were fresh and delicious and the steak was cooked to perfection. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the entire place was decked out for the holidays. What more could one ask for?
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 5 days ago
    At the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Ken, we strive to offer a delicious, memorable experience for our guests. Your fantastic review made our day! Thank you for your kind remarks about our lovely setting, fresh, perfectly prepared fare, festive atmosphere, and attentive team. Please return soon for another five-star meal!

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  9. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been here in a long time but for our annual Holiday lunch we decided to come here instead of our stand by fav Seaport. The menu was very elevator in all kinds of interstate flavors. I got the crab and cod ramen and it was so good! Filled with bok choy, exotic mushrooms and the cod and crab was delish! Plenty of everything!  we got the curry cauliflower for appetizer, which is also filled a flavor, crunchy garlic, slivers in a chili oil! Service spot on! The screens got closed due to sun🤷🏻‍♀️. Definitely will be back !
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 6 days ago
    We're honored that you chose the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar for your special luncheon, Kathy! Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts. We'll be sure to let the chef know how much you enjoyed our fresh, creative dishes and our front-of-house team will be thrilled by your praise. It will be a pleasure to welcome you back soon so you can find more menu favorites!

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  10. Linda

    Greater Boston

    101 reviews

    3.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I wouldn’t recommend the mushroom gnocchi. The gnocchi was very over cooked and the sauce was barely present and dry. The popover with the cranberry butter was delicious
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 6 days ago
    While we're happy that you enjoyed our exquisite popover, Linda, it's disheartening that the gnocchi fell short of what you expected. Our team would have been happy to address your concerns directly, as satisfaction is very important to us. Please return soon so we can work to earn another star or two.

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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 1737 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

55 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5047

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington Street
  • Area
    Gloucester
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and self-parking options available
  • Public transit
    Gloucester MBTA stop near railroad ave, less than a mile away from the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jon McKechnie
  • Entertainment
    Live music in our 1606 Bar every Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9PM during off-season months
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (978) 491-5090
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring oceanfront views, our Champlain Private Dining room is ideal for small parties, business meetings and other special occasions. Please reach us at 1606@beauporthotel.com or 978-491-5090.
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