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1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Gloucester, MA

1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
1766 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:45 am All Day Menu Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wintertide Piano Bar at Beauport Hotel Lobby

    Jan 9, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025
    Join us every Thursday this winter as we transform our cozy hotel lobby into a lively atmosphere for our Wintertide Piano Bar featuring the talented Ricky Lauria. Whether you're enjoying a signature cocktail or savoring a seasonal bite while soaking in the music, the vibrant melodies and warm ambiance make this weekly event a true highlight of the winter season. Reservations are encouraged with arrival between 6:00PM-6:30PM. Please notify restaurant should you be arriving past 6:30PM. Full 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar menu will be available for dinner & cocktails.
    Wintertide Piano Bar at Beauport Hotel Lobby photo
  • A Safari of Taste: South African Wine Dinner

    US$130.00 per person

    Feb 27, 2025 only
    Join us at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar on February 27th at 6:00PM for our South African Wine Dinner! This five-course intimate dining experience will feature our Chef's creations paired with a selection of South African wines from for $130++. 1st Course: Carrot Salad, paired with Klein Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc 2nd Course: Short Rib Bobotie, paired with Kanonkop, Pinotage 3rd Course: South African Lamb Biryani, paired with Kanonkop, Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon 4th Course: Duo of South African Pastries, paired with Klein Constantia, Chardonnay ++ Does not include Tax & 20% Gratuity. Payment collected onsite. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior & no shows will be charged full amount. You may also call (978) 491-5090 to book.
    A Safari of Taste: South African Wine Dinner photo

What 1,766 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro North

    Best Ambience

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro North

    Good for special occasions

  • Boston Metro North

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar delights with its "excellent food" and "spectacular views" of Gloucester Harbor. Guests praise the "attentive service," especially from standout servers like Shiloh, Lisa, and Vanessa. The menu offers "creative seasonal dishes," and the ambiance is "beautifully festive," making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended!

1,766 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue excellent food go there whenever I can!
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 2 days ago
    Anne, it's always a pleasure to welcome you to the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar! Thank you for taking a moment to share your five-star review. Our team is eager to see you again soon!

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  2. Sally

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a wonderful delicious meal with a fabulous view and terrific servers.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 2 days ago
    We can't ask for better feedback, Sally! Our tasty fare, lovely setting, and excellent service combine perfectly for an unforgettable experience. Please stop in again soon at the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar!

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  3. Ron

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time sitting at the raw bar, and it was a great experience. Regardless of where you sit in 1606, the views are spectacular. 1606 is a must for anyone visiting Gloucester.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 1 day ago
    We can't argue with your fantastic comments, Ron! Thanks so much for letting us and your fellow diners know how much you enjoy visiting us at the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar. Your five-star review made our day, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Albert

    Las Vegas

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good dinner experience. Nice atmosphere and attentive service. Crab & Cod Ramen was delicious and portion was very bountiful. Server mentioned that she had not seen a guest finish the dish so enough for another meal! Definitely recommend.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 2 days ago
    Your recommendation made our day, Albert! Thank you for taking a moment to describe your visit to the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar. it's wonderful to hear that our generous, delicious meals and caring team exceeded your expectations. Please visit us again soon so you can find more menu favorites!

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  5. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beauport Hotel provides a comfortable venue for gathering. Sometimes it is way too noisy but in this off-season the lower number of customers made the experience much better.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 6 days ago
    We're delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your recent visit to the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Joseph! Stopping in when the crowds are lighter provides a more relaxed experience. We hope it won't be long before we're welcoming you back through our doors!

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  6. kathy

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and wonderful raw bar. We started with Caesar salad. It was cold, rusty lettuce and the dressing was bland. The rigatoni was tasty, not a lot of meat however, and the sauce was not like nanny's! My friend loved the raw oysters. Will go back again for the beautiful view of the ocean. Will try another entree, lots to choose from.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for choosing the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar for your recent outing, Kathy! We're happy that our stunning setting left such a great impression. Our chef will use your comments about the salad and rigatoni to see how we can ensure excellence in every meal. We look forward to seeing you again soon so we can work to earn another star or two.

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  7. tom

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Julianna our server was fantastic Ambiance wawvwonderful
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
    Julianna will be delighted to know that you appreciated her attentive care, Tom! We're grateful for your five-star review. We hope our beautiful views bring you back soon to the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar!

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  8. Mike

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is always good and consistent. The staff is nice, drinks are good and the food is great.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded on February 4, 2025
    At the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, we strive to surpass expectations, Mike! It's wonderful to hear that our fresh, tasty fare and attentive team keep you coming back again and again. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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  9. Christopher

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu and the bartender, I believe’s name is AC, was a delight. Top notch all around.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded on February 4, 2025
    What a thrill to learn that our creative cuisine and caring team surpassed your expectations, Christopher! Thank you for rating us five stars. We'll share your praise with AC and the chef and we hope to welcome you back through our doors again soon at the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar!

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  10. Claire

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Random ingredients were thrown together - the components of the entrees just didn’t work.
    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Claire. Our chef is dedicated to offering delicious, thoughtful dishes and we wish we had the chance to address your concerns directly. Guest satisfaction is very important to us and we hope you'll return soon so we can work to offer you the five-star experience for which we're known.

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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 1766 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Gloucester
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:45 am All Day Menu Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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