The Topside Grill is located in Gloucester's historic downtown waterfront community. Chef / Owner Dennis Silva has been in the restaurant business for 45 years and in Gloucester for over 30 years. Excellent food, wonderful service and reasonable prices is what he has based the restaurant around and what continues to make the business a success.
Loved by locals that have been visiting for years and a must visit location for all tourists! Come by for some of the freshest seafood in town or some of our authentic Italian cuisine. The Topside is also a great destination for Gloucester's best cocktails and most original martini list! We hope to see you soon!
Loved by locals that have been visiting for years and a must visit location for all tourists! Come by for some of the freshest seafood in town or some of our authentic Italian cuisine. The Topside is also a great destination for Gloucester's best cocktails and most original martini list! We hope to see you soon!
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The Topside Grill originally opened as the famous Schooners of Gloucester Restaurant and Topside Pub in 1987 when Dennis Silva, former chef of the Downeast Oyster House, decided that he wanted to take his passion for the restaurant business to the next level. He had been in the restaurant business his whole life growing up in Boston and Revere.
Spiced Pear & Avocado Salad with Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese & Fig Vinaigrette (G.F.) Avocado, cranbery cinnamon goat cheese, spiced pears, toasted almonds served on a bed of mesclun mix with a black mission fig vinaigrette. Panko breaded and pan seared Gloucester Cod served with polenta & butternut squash.
We offer 7-8 different Weekly Lunch & Dinner options on our menus to go along with our regular menu. Availabilty may change. Please call to hear of our daily specials (978) 281-1399. Lighty breaded fresh fried haddock topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions then baked to perfection. Served on a roll with lettuce, tomato & French fries fries.
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Erin Cameron
Jan 28, 2022
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Charlotte Huxter
Dec 16, 2021
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On this episode of kitchen nightmares…”
No but actually, the whole experience felt like the opening b-roll of a kitchen nightmares episode. I was waiting for Gordon Ramsey to walk in.
My mother ordered lobster bisque that tasted like the sea water the lobster had been fished out in. The clam chowder was passable enough to be given 2 stars instead of 1. We waited for over an hour for 3 servings of Fish and Chips that came out tasting and looking as though it had been thawed out from the freezer section of a local grocery store but was priced as though it was made by a celebrity chef.
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No but actually, the whole experience felt like the opening b-roll of a kitchen nightmares episode. I was waiting for Gordon Ramsey to walk in.
My mother ordered lobster bisque that tasted like the sea water the lobster had been fished out in. The clam chowder was passable enough to be given 2 stars instead of 1. We waited for over an hour for 3 servings of Fish and Chips that came out tasting and looking as though it had been thawed out from the freezer section of a local grocery store but was priced as though it was made by a celebrity chef.
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Freddy Murillo
Nov 19, 2021
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Samuel Major
Nov 11, 2021
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Alyssa Romeo
Oct 27, 2021
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My friends and I had a great lunch here after our whale watching excursion. The food was so good (best New England clam chowder I've ever had) and our server was top notch. The in-house brewed ginger beer was so crisp (highly recommend) and the prices were reasonable for the amount of food we each got as entrees.
Terri Evans
Sep 10, 2021
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O-M-G! What more can I say? I had the whole boiled lobster. Pretty sure he was still swimming that morning! The meat was fresh and sweet and cooked perfectly. My husbands steak looked, smelled, and tasted DELICIOUS. Cooked a perfect medium rare with loads of flavor in every bite. Our waitress, Danielle, was attentive and friendly. Would definitely visit again and refer friends without any concerns.
Gretchen P.
Aug 16, 2021
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This place is a definite must stop. Went last Saturday and was pleasantly seated upstairs. The two bartenders were also the wait staff upstairs. These two guys really work well together. They were making killer drinks and delivering food all in sync. I got the chicken parm and my husband the steak. Both were delicious. Will def be back. Thanks for a great meal
Susan B.
Aug 04, 2021
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Mailande Dewitt
Jul 29, 2021
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I’ve shared a picture of an empty plate because that’s how good the food was here. I ordered a burger because I’m not the biggest fan of seafood, and this restaurant did not disappoint. The Buffalo shrimp appetizer was fantastic as well. If you are looking for a place that suits everyone’s needs, look no further! From sandwiches to salad to seafood to Italian meatballs, they do it all so well!
Stefanie N.
Jul 28, 2021
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Went here last nite...Pros were the server was attentive and the bread was warm. Cons were the food ranged from mediocre for the lasagna to downright unappetizing for the meatloaf. Smell upon entering was that of a cigarette lounge, highly distasteful to a non smoker. Bill came to $150 for 5 people, just outright way too expensive for chicken tenders, meatloaf, lasagna, chopped sirloin, and haddock. I hate to tag small businesses, but this was really disappointing.
Jennifer K.
Jul 26, 2021
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Suraj Ekka
Jul 22, 2021
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Paige D.
Jul 18, 2021
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Talk about PHENOMENAL! Rodney is the most amazing fabulous bartender! Just ask for the Basil blueberry Martini! And the braised short ribs will melt in your mouth while Rodney plays his own playlist and the whole place sings along! Come on down to have an amazing time with friends! Everyone will know your name by the time you leave and you will be coming back for more! The "señor owner PaPa" is truly attentive! We will be back soon !
Lisa DeWitt
Jul 17, 2021
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Travellers, topside grill is a solid stop for lunch or dinner. They have a full menu of items and something to please everyone. Burgers were very good, sandwiches were excellent especially the Ruben. Sandwiches came with fries and Cole slaw and made a wonderful lunch. Caesar salad was very good but not thrilled with the salmon it came with as it was dry and overcooked. Appetizers are standard fare, we had buffalo shrimp and calamari and both were great. We would go back again and we recommend you do too.
Carlos P.
Jul 05, 2021
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Went to have a nice meal, it all started great. Except things turned when an hour later we still had no food. They didn't even come in a check on us or offer a second round of drinks. Once we expressed frustration their concern was making sure we paid for the drinks we had instead of trying to make our lousy experience better. Save yourself the headache and go elsewhere
Alice Fraser
Jun 15, 2021
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Sierra M.
May 08, 2021
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Wendy S.
Jan 02, 2021
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Stopped in on our travels to different beaches up the coast and were met by a lovely server who gave us an instant "reservation " Sat upstairs in the bar with Rodney and he was a delight! So personable and accommodating- a treat to hang out with! He made an amazing old fashioned with a fresh squeezed oj back - lots going on in this drink and it was delish! Had the lobster bisque and fried Fishermans platter - all was fabulous and perfectly cooked.
Jeff F.
Nov 13, 2020
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I have no idea why we haven't been in here before!
My wife and I spent a couple hours on a quiet Tuesday afternoon at the bar, getting to know Rodney the bartender. He was not shy about his opinions on food... and his opinions were spot on.
Lobster bisque, shepherd's pie, and a chicken/eggplant parmesan dish were all excellent. Rodney made our time there very enjoyable, and provided several laughs.
We'll be back!
My wife and I spent a couple hours on a quiet Tuesday afternoon at the bar, getting to know Rodney the bartender. He was not shy about his opinions on food... and his opinions were spot on.
Lobster bisque, shepherd's pie, and a chicken/eggplant parmesan dish were all excellent. Rodney made our time there very enjoyable, and provided several laughs.
We'll be back!
Kathy P.
Jul 26, 2020
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Stopped in because it was less crowded than other around. Friendly staff and clean. There was outdoor seating available, but it was too hot.
Napkins are paper rolled up with utensils. No bread or other little app available.
I purchased the lobster roll because I'm always on the lookout for a good LOBSTAH roll. The bread was toasted but didn't seem fresh. Lobster was a good amount, nothing over the top. Honestly, Papa Gino's lobster is much better and a few dollars less.
I had baked stuffed clams (3/$10+). They were delish.
A friend of mine had the cheeseburger. It was good
Napkins are paper rolled up with utensils. No bread or other little app available.
I purchased the lobster roll because I'm always on the lookout for a good LOBSTAH roll. The bread was toasted but didn't seem fresh. Lobster was a good amount, nothing over the top. Honestly, Papa Gino's lobster is much better and a few dollars less.
I had baked stuffed clams (3/$10+). They were delish.
A friend of mine had the cheeseburger. It was good
