Location: Rockport
Top Restaurants in Rockport
Where to Eat in Rockport: The Best Restaurants and Bars
With its beaches of soft sand or smooth pebbles, sylvan hiking paths and historic lighthouses, Rockport may be the perfect place to sit down and compose that magnum opus, write your novel or paint your master work. The waters surrounding Cape Ann beckon scuba divers, kayakers and sailors to explore the bay. Watch for whales or puffins on one of many charters; hike through the wilds of Halibut Point or along the breathtaking Headlands. Find inspiration in the glades and bluffs of Cape Ann.
Things to do in Rockport
1. Roy Moore Lobster Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 726 reviews
Reviewed By Jim B - Colora, Maryland
Small shanty shack --- EXCELLENT fresh food .. you eat out back on a few picnic tables .
Not fancy --- Just very good fresh LOBSTERs & Clams -- Clam Chowder was some of the best I ever had -- Less than $5.00 a cup.
They were serving up MANY whole fresh steamed Lobster while we were there.
2. Helmut's Strudel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By Perspectech - boston, ma, usa
authentic flavorful top-quality strudel (layers of dough with fruit or cheese fillings). worth the drive, plus you can then wander around rockport's bearskin-neck peninsula. a simple european pastry that when properly prepared is light, flaky, tasty and satisfying. perfection would be a bit thicker and moister at the base, but no complaints - excellent. also offers coffee, croissants, muffins and coffee. nice back deck with water view if not too crowded.
3. Bean & Leaf Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Enjoy fresh food and drink with an friendly customer service and a great view! We welcome you and please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable! We are excited to serve you!
Reviewed By sunhshine - UK
Really lovely little cafe with really nice staff, friendly & helpful! There are a few tables with a great view or you can get takeaway. we had soup, wraps, brownies and coffee, all were fresh and really good quality.
4. Nate's at Front Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
A casual dining experience, with a view of Front Beach, Nate's is a charming family operated restaurant. Specializing in delicious fried seafood, we serve hamburgers, wraps, salads and even ice cream for dessert.
Reviewed By WWLJN - Harrisburg, PA
Nate's is a tiny restaurant with only about seven tables, but was conveniently located a short walk down the street from our motel. I had the eggs benedict and my husband had an omelet. Everything was delicious, including the coffee. The service was prompt and attentive. Their breakfast menu was extensive to satisfy anyone's needs.
5. Rockin' Cupcakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Richard N - Winchester, United Kingdom
We visited a quite few ice cream shops in Rockport but this one was the worst. The guy serving was as miserable as sin and the ice cream portions were not too generous compared to the other shops. Recommendation: go elsewhere, there are plenty to choose from in Rockport.
6. Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By WalterLockhart - Dromore, United Kingdom
Went for Sunday brunch. Great coffee and the best jam-filled doughnuts. The place wasn't too busy, great, but I still waited ages (after the other 5 members of my party had finished their brunch) to receive my sandwich. Other people behind me in the queue were receiving their order before mine. No explanation given for delay. I suggest your service needs a little tweak.
7. Tuck's Candy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Kennys416 - Bay Village, Ohio
All kinds of candy to choose from. Also a large gift area with some nice things to buy. Right in downtown Rockport
8. Top Dog
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By RoyM1336 - South Windsor, Connecticut
Honestly I did not order a hot dog. I had fried clam strips and fries.
They were excellent- good sized portion, reasonably priced. Teeny restaurant that was packed the whole time I was there so safe to assume the hot dogs were great as well. They do have some outside seating. am
9. Robin's Nest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 43 reviews
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10. Red Skiff Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
New owners as of February 2016! Now serving breakfast all day and lunch. BYOB
Reviewed By SunSeeker62 - Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Nice, (very) little breakfast spot in downtown Rockport which only seats about 25 people so you may have to wait for a seat and depending on the line, it could take a while. The food was average as the hash browns/fried potatoes had too much garlic powder on them to enjoy. Sausages were overcooked and dry. Was excited to go after reading all of the positives reviews but our experience was a bit underwhelming.
