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Causeway Restaurant

78 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930-4930
978-281-5256
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Ranked #4 of 107 restaurants in Gloucester
Price range: $1 - $20
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
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Waterford, Connecticut
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

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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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW 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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Gloucester, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

The food is nothing great, prices are high and the atmosphere needs a lot of work. Waitresses could use some personality, and some re training. BYOB is a cool concept, I just wish the food was worth the high prices.

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Plattsburgh, New York
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

Worth the time to go there. Menu has variety, service is fast and friendly. Food portions were more than anyone can eat all at once and very tasty! Good prices as well.

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Boxford
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5 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

Chicken piccata was like eating a piece of dried out shoe leather. Inedible. Chowder was like a bowl of cream with no flavor at all. Ordered takeout so couldn't send it back or complain. Threw everything in the trash. Waste of money!!!

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Albany, New York
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

My lady and I went to Gloucester for a long weekend, Friends had said to try the Causeway, We met my daughter and son in law for dinner. It was about a 50 min wait, but it was worth it. Just a plain dinning room but it was run like a well oiled machine. Now it is a BYOB place,there... More

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Beverly, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The wait is a real drawback but once you get through that its really worth it. The Causeway is not for those who like a fancy ambiance but enjoy a sort of "Get down Place" serving a healthy dish of Fresh seafood with generous portion sizes. A simple bowl of Fish chowder is a nice meal in itself. Plus you... More

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Orlando, Florida
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The Causeway was located right down the street from our hotel (Castle Manor Inn) and I had read some great reviews of this restaurant before our trip, but it turned out to be a disappointment. It certainly contains a local flavor element, but the food just wasn't that great. My chowder was served cold and had to be sent back... More

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Saratoga Springs
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We went to the Causeway on the recommendation of a local. The restaurant was full of locals which is always a good sign. They don't take reservations so we were told a 40 minute wait on a Saturday evening. After 30 minutes our name was called. We asked a few people who were leaving what they recommended. We were told... More

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Gloucester, Massachusetts
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Not particularly our style, fried and heavy, but it is always packed and locals love it! Go next door and purchase alcohol for consumption in the restaurant.

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