Gloucester Stage Company

Gloucester Stage Recommends
(~= After theater dining)

Restaurants Closest to GSC

~The Rudder Restaurant
73 Rocky Neck Ave,
978-283-7967 www.rudderrestaurant.com
Nice casual; Bar; Ocean view; Dining on outside porch; Varied menu; Raw bar; Seafood specialties; Full dinner menu and lighter fare available.

Espresso Italian Grille & Pub
116 East Main Street
978-283-0600 www.espressoitaliangrille.com
Nice Casual; Italian Grille; Steaks, pizza, seafood, pasta. Spacious dining area with spectacular sunset views near Collins Cove. Open daily 11:30am – 10pm

Receive 2 entrees and a bottle of wine for $30!
When you present your GSC ticket stub
or show the Espresso coupon from the GSC 2011 Season Program!

Duckworth’s Bistrot
197 East Main St
978-282-4426 www.duckworthsbistrot.com
Upscale; Zagat rated Three Stares (Boston Globe). American bistrot cuisine in full or half portions; Proud to offer grass fed beef, local seafood and produce. Wines offered by 3 oz. or 6 oz. glasses; Owned and operated since 2004 by former chef of Boston’s acclaimed Maison Robert Restaurant; Dinner Tuesday-Saturday, 4-9:30. Reservations suggested.

Madfish Grille
77 Rocky Neck Avenue
978-281-4554 www.madfishgrille.com
Nice casual fine dining; Dockside bar; Entertainment; Award-winning cuisine. Ocean view; Innovative cuisine, large and varied menu; Seafood, pasta, sushi, steaks, pizza and sandwiches; Live bands Thursday through Saturday; Reggae on Sundays. Open daily from noon.

Other Restaurants in Gloucester
***$5 “Curtain for Certain” Special – When you make reservation at Latitude 43 or Alchemy for the night of a play, they make sure you get to play on time and take $5 off your bill!

~Alchemy Tapas and Bistro***
3 Duncan Street, 978-281-3397 www.alchemybistro.com Upscale Casual; New American Cuisine; Funky Eclectic Menu; Produce from Local Gardens & the Farmers’ Market; Humanely Raised Family Farm Meats; Vegetarian Friendly; Warm Intimate Atmosphere. Full menu until 11 pm starting July 1.

Free appetizer!
When you text 'GSTAGE' to 72727

~The Franklin
118 Main Street, 978-283-7888. www.franklincafe.com. Upscale casual; A fresh twist on Modern American cuisine;Outdoor seating; Award winning menu; Live Music every other Tuesday and every Friday evening; Sister restaurant to The Franklin in Boston. Full menu served Sunday – Thursday 5pm – 10pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm – 12am. Full bar every night until 1am.

~Giuseppe's Ristorante & Piano Bar
2 Main Street, 978-879-4622. www.giuseppesma.com. Nice casual; Italian; Nightly entertainment; Piano Bar with Joe Thomas Thursday – Saturday 9pm – close. Open daily 4pm to close.

Jalapeños
86 Main Street, Gloucester, MA. 978-283-8228. www.jalapenosgloucester.com. Nice casual; Serves Lunch & Dinner; Authentic Mexican restaurant; Margaritas; Mexico’s best chile rellenos, enchiladas, seafood, steak, vegetarian, full bar; open 7 days a week . Call for hours.

Cape Ann Dining

The Lobster Pool
Rt.127, 379 Granite Street, Rockport. 978-546-7808www.lobsterpoolrestaurant.com
Casual; Ocean fresh seafood cooked to order. Self-service dining room with no tipping; Outdoor seating offers magnificent views of Ipswich Bay and the coasts of New Hampshire and Maine. Authentic fish-house atmosphere. Bring your own “spirits.” Open 7 days a week 11:30am – 8:30pm.

Coffee, Dessert, and Sandwiches

Jim’s Bagel & Bake Shoppe
26 Railroad Ave, 978-283-3383 Homemade cakes, pies, cookies, bagels, donuts, sandwiches, daily specials; Gourmet coffee, tea, and specialty drinks (hot and cold); Drive through; Wireless internet available; Open at 5am, 7 days/week.

Lone Gull Coffeehouse
146 Main Street, 978-281-8588www.lonegullcoffeehouse.com
Gourmet coffees, Tea, Desserts, Fruit Smoothies, Pastries, Paninis. A comfortable living room atmosphere. Free unlimited wireless internet. Call for hours.

Cape Ann Brewing Company
27 Commercial St., Gloucester, MA. 978-281-4782. www.capeannbrewing.com Gloucester’s Award-Winning Brewery and Restaurant. Featuring outdoor, harbor side seating and the best view of Gloucester’s working waterfront. Specialty craft beers on draft and brewed on premise. Serving Sandwiches, Soups and Entrees, Sunday – Thursday 11am-10:30pm, Friday & Saturday 11am – 12am.

Latitude 43***
25 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. 978-281-0223. www.latfortythree.com. Upscale Casual; Waterfront Dining, Coastal Cuisine; Restaurant, sushi bar, and tavern with live music; Waterfront deck.

Lobsta Land Restaurant
Exit 12 off Route 128, Causeway Street, 978-281-0415. www.lobstalandrestaurant.com. Casual; Overlooking picturesque salt marshes; Breakfast, lunch and dinner; Specializes in creative lobster and seafood; Choice steaks, chicken and pasta specials; Children’s menu; Open daily 7-9pm

Specialty Menus

Thai Choice
272 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930. 978-281-8118 www.thaichoicerestaurant.comNice casual; Fine Thai Cuisine; Authentic Thai specialties cooked to order, Beer and Wine

Savour Wine & Cheese
24 Washington Street, Gloucester. 978-282-1455 www.savourwineandcheese.comNice casual; . Featuring 20 wines on tasting machines available to taste everyday, plus artisanal cheeses, specialty meats, olives and more.

Turners Seafood Market & Fish Fry 4 Smith St. 978-281-8535 Full service fresh fish counter with Turner’s renowned prepared specialty items and take out service for fried and broiled seafood.

Accommodations

Accommodations of Rocky Neck
43 Rocky Neck Ave, 978-283-1625 www.rockyneckaccommodations.com Walking distance to Gloucester Stage, art galleries and restaurants, all rooms have kitchens and private bathrooms; Weekly and nightly stays available

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages
1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, 01966. 978-546-6321. www.sealionmotel.com. Distant ocean view; cable TV; air conditioning, and other amenities.

Vista Motel & Efficiencies
22 Thatcher Road, Gloucester, MA 01930. 978-281-3410. www.vistamotel.com 1-866-VISTAMA. Overlooking Good Harbor Beach. Member of Arts Lovers package.