Decklyn's — Restaurant in Gloucester

When locals rave about their Lobster Carbonara, you can rest assured it is perfect. We always enjoy Decklyn’s, their food is fresh and delicious and their servers are happy and competent without being over bearing. We started with six oysters on the half shell, south bay. Small, chilled and served with all the accompaniments. Just what the hot weather ordered! Now on to the star of the show, the lobster carbonara: Listed as MP (market price), I decided to go for it as it was my birthday. We are not large folks so we split the entree and the just right Caesar salad. The carbonara arrived in a deep wooden serving bowl, and there was plenty for both of us ( said I would never have been able to eat that LARGE PORTION). Now, when I say there was lobster, THERE WAS LOBSTER! Lots of perfectly cooked chunks, a claw cut in half, and slathered with a creamy thick sauce, which was strewn with bright green peas, and pancetta. The flavor profile was layered and subtle, on a hot July night, it was not heavy. Pat does a wonderful job running Decklyn’s. Get yourself there! Outdoor bar, indoor bar and dining as well as inside. For this local, Decklyn’s is the...

We visited DeCKlyns last night (Friday eve). We are big fans of CK pearl in Essex so we wanted to try out Pats new place. First impressions, this place is going to be a hit! It's right on the water with plenty of parking onsite and on street nearby. The painkillers are amazing, can't wait to come back on a warm day to sit on the deck and enjoy them! The menu is filled with local fresh ingredients and local seafood. If you are a fan of CK's smoked wings (as I am) Pat's brought them over to DeCKlyns and they pair well with everything on the menu. The carne asada was a treat, with a true Caribbean flavor the steak and tostones were a hit with everyone who ordered. The carnitas burrito was a delight, the pulled pork fresh cheese and crispy fries were a winning combo!

Looking forward to coming back and trying out the rest of the menu including the fish and chips and tacos! Regulars of Captain Carlo's will recognize some friendly faces behind the bar!

Good job Pat and team! Looking forward to summertime...

Decklyn's has been a favorite of ours this summer on Thursday nights, where we enjoyed dinner before the Harbor Loop concerts.

A must have is their smoked prime rib, made especially for and served on Thursday's. So deliciously smoked and makes for an absolutely special meal! Their lobster salad is the best ever with arugula, avocado, corn and the tarragon vinaigrette. Steak tips and salmon are 2 other meals that we go back to and our other fav's are their coconut curry mussels and bang-bang shrimp!

Chef Ben Insuik is very talented and takes special care in curating a unique menu, love that they offer specials too. We always leave talking about our dinners and how great it was! Plus the wait and bartending staff at Decklyn's consistently provide a wonderful dining experience. We love the outdoor deck and live music that continues throughout the weekend too.

PS: If you are fortunate and there may be any leftover prime rib, you might find a Prime Rib 3-Way as a special on the menu over...