The Studio Restaurant

The server was super friendly and she made sure to confirm my entree was vegetarian/ pescatarian with the kitchen! The food and drinks were delicious! They have frozen drinks, like a piña colada, strawberry daiquiri, and Miami vice, as well as a delicious kale burger (vegetarian/ vegan if you remove the aioli/mayo) and fish tacos with mango salsa. The views are super nice!

Best food ever eaten at a restaurant in Massachusetts. Oysters, calamari, lobster, chicken, flourless chocolate cake ALL PHENOMENAL. Better than Boston restaurants hands down. Only place in Gloucester we have actually received FRESH seafood. Surprising us as former Boston residents, now Gloucester residents the rarity of fresh seafood actually served at local restaurants. Studio has it and live music. Best restaurant we've eaten at on the North Shore. Made three more reservations.

Location. Location. Location. They say is the key ingredient for success. The Studio is a little off the beaten path, but so worth the short drive beyond downtown Gloucester. Here is why. The view. Sitting on the harbors edge on Rocky Neck, the studio has a stunning view and outside deck. While we were there, a water taxi dropped a party off right at the foot of the deck. It is atmospheric, especially if you want to feel like you are in/at the harbor. The food was delicious too! I was surprised to receive three fish tacos when I was expecting only two. And though I thought three would be too many, they were so good I could not resist enjoying them all. Spiced just enough with kernels of corn, they every bite was a flavor filled delight. My partner enjoyed the fish sandwich and house cut “frites” (small French fries). Both were really good. They have a variety of other sandwiches and entrees- so something here for everyone. We were also very happy with the variety of craft beer, too. Better than any restaurant we’ve been too for lunch in a long time.