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Causeway Restaurant

78 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930-4930
978-281-5256
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Ranked #5 of 107 restaurants in Gloucester
Price range: ₹58 - ₹1,153
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Danville, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We were told by several local residents to try the Causeway Restaurant and not to be discouraged by the look of the building. One local told us that we shouldn't go there just hungry, but to go "Starving". He was so right. We got so much seafood we couldn't finish our plates. The clam chowder was very good and the... More

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Reading, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We went to the Causeway because of the great reviews, what a disappointment it was. My mother eat the fish chowder and said the fish was fresh but the broth was like water. It needs cream and needs to be a lot richer. It was also very bland and needs some onions and spices to make it taste good. I... More

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Woburn, Massachusetts
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23 reviews 23 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We have been riding by this restaurant for many year and there was always a crowd outside. It's not a fancy looking place. Had a problem finding a parking space at 2:15 on a Sunday afternoon. We sat at the bar to avoid waiting. Were we surprised. I had lobster pie. The dish was jammed with lobster meat with a... More

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Highland Mills, NY
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

It's not much to look at, but I think I just ate the best baked scallops I ever had! And the clam chowder was awesome. We only waited about 10 minutes around 4:00 Saturday afternoon. Highly recommended.

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Des Moines, Washington
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Small local restaurant right off coastal highway. Looks like it is very popular with locals. Fish and chips, prawns, great chowder and other non fried, non seafood options. Recomended by a local gal, a good choice for lots of different varieties of deep fried goodness! Atmosphere is not much more then a work lunchroom with a few tables and a counter, but... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Thank the Maker that an authentic seafood house still exists. A Mom & Pop diner that does it old school, and so right. Fresh, fresh, fresh. Portions are huge. Prices are cheap and the food is fantastic. Chowders, Tuna Tips, and Scallop Salad are standouts. Happy staff, happy patrons. Drop everything and go, just go.

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6 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

It didn't matter what you chose, all the seafood on the menu was excellent. The clam chowder was enough for two but I finished it. Had the fish chowder the following day and it would be hard to judge which was the best. If you are after quiet and romantic, then this typical seafood cafe would not be for you.... More

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Albany, New York
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

This is one of our favorite stops when in Gloucester. The food is great, huge portions, staff are friendly, and the price is average for the area. Parking can be tough and the line can be long but it's worth the wait. The clam chowder was so amazing!

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Waterford, Connecticut
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We ate here after reading reviews on TA. Long wait, but there were lots of folks waiting so we assumed it was worth the wait. Hubby had the fish chowder after another patron recommended it and he loved it. Huge portions and the food arrived quickly. It's loud and there are no booths, but it was a decent meal at... More

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Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 via mobile

We have had clam chowder all over Maine and Mass and keep thinking we will find some as good as Causeway's. Not true! Theirs is the best. Also great are baked haddock, fried haddock, and especially grilled swordfish tips!

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