Topside Grill

Topside Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. TB

   TaiBeau172

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice spot for a dinner any time of year. Fresh seafood - well done.
   

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2. M

   12Many

   New York City60 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 30, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Maybe a good place for lunch or a quick meal at the bar, but the food was just adequate and the decor looks pretty dated. Our waitress was very nice though.
   

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3. JN

   JinNJ VIP

   New York City61 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on December 23, 2019

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Neighborhood place more popular for the bar then the menu. Far from the freshest seafood right across the street from the harbor. Nice people, nice two-floor space. This was Xmas Eve. Better to fully judge in season.
   

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4. GP

   GaryP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 14, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had dinner after taking in a show in Rockport. I had the chowder, hot, thick and tasty...loaded with clams and potatoes. The salad was with avocado, pears, sliced almonds and goat cheese with a fig balsamic dressing that was perfect! I needed to use the warm bread to get the dressing that was left after the salad was gone! Yes it was that good! The main course consisted of mushroom stuffed ravioli in a creme fraiche sauce and a side of butternut squash, absolutely delicious! My date requested a gluten free option, sautéed shrimp vieste, with a side of fried polenta which was perfect. I had grapenut custard with whipped cream for desert, just like my memere used to make, yum! Megan was VERY accommodating, attentive and friendly. We can't wait for an opportunity to get back!
   

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5. J

   Jules VIP

   Greater Boston25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 28, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always thoroughly enjoy our food and service at this restaurant. One of our favorites!
   

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6. RJ

   RicardoJS

   Greater Boston96 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 5, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A fine restaurant not to be missed. Excellent seafood entrees.
   

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   Duck VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 18, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Very cozy local atmosphere particularly in the off season
   

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8. BA

   BrunelloAfcionado VIP

   Greater Boston40 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 6, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Adding Topside Grill to our list of go-to restaurants in Gloucester. Restaurant is billed as having both seafood and Italian specialties. Our table started with steamers and scallops wrapped in bacon. Both were excellent and served hot (one of my pet peeves is getting lukewarm food). Two in our party got baked stuffed lobsters, one got the seafood casserole and I got the fresh swordfish. Everyone was happy with their entrees. The swordfish was cut thin which is not traditional (most times I get it in restaurants it is on the thick side). Everything was very fresh. The menu is not cheap - the steamers were 18.99 and the lobsters were $36 I believe (they were 1.5Lbs each and it is extra for stuffed). But the food is very good so even though the atmosphere is very casual (which is fine by us), the prices are suited to higher end seafood. The wine list is not anything to write home about (6 red wines and only 1 of them is Italian)but we were able to find a champagne that we like - Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut- for $40 a bottle which is a very good price for a restaurant. Our waitress was also quite pleasant and attentive. Restaurant has special days like "Oyster Night" and "Crabby Mondays" - both sound wonderful. Recommend people give this restaurant a try if you are in Gloucester. Another plus - there is Plenty of parking across the street in the public lot.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 15, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good!
   

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10. AA

    AARONW

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    I had the Scallops Diane and My wife had the Fish and Chips. I got Chowder with my meal, she got a salad. The Food was exceptional, except for the chowder which was just OK. It was a little bland for me with not a lot of clams. THe Scallops Diane was fantastic and the fish and chips were great, and even the fries were crispy and not at all soggy. The server (Holly) was great. When we asked what Coulis was she didn't know but got a small amount for us to try. She was very accomodating. It was a little pricey, $5 extra for the salad add on was a bit much and the fish and chips at $20 with no substitutions knocks this down from 5 star to 4.
    

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