The Burn Tavern — Restaurant in Gloucester

A Pint of History at The Burn

Good Morning Gloucester’s one and only Joey Ciaramitaro tuned me up proper tonight. Fueled by a real lust for experience, I wandered into the brand-new Burn restaurant after a long day filming food. We didn’t go full entrée—just grazed around the apps, and that was more than enough to stir something deep.

The Mediterranean salad was crisp and bright, the buffalo dip had a kick that lingered, and the three meatballs—insane, topped with fresh ricotta—were so spot-on I found myself scratching my head in disbelief. Then came the shrimp, seared in a delicate but smoking-hot pan, kissed with flavor. But the dish that truly got me? The shrimp crostini. I wanted more bread just to soak up that divine liquid it was bathing in. That sauce deserved a second act.

But it wasn’t just the food that had me leaning in at the bar. It was the history. The kind that fills the mind’s eye and makes the walls whisper. Captain Howard Blackburn—now there’s a Gloucester salt if ever there was one. Survived wicked New England storms, lost all his fingers and some toes, and still went on to sail across the Atlantic using celestial navigation. You’ve got to watch the documentary on him on YouTube. It’s not just inspiring—it’s humbling.

The Burn isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a time capsule. Signs still linger on the walls, the floors creak with stories, and you can almost hear the echoes of far-flung expeditions being dreamed up—Alaska gold chases, European crossings, and the daily grind of America’s oldest seaport. If walls could speak, they’d sing sea shanties and whisper secrets of the deep.

So if you’re a history buff, a food lover, or just someone chasing the spirit of Gloucester, show up for a pint. I hear the beer’s ice cold—and the stories are...

Staying in Gloucester for vacation from Central PA. Was looking for a quality bite to eat for a family of five. Decided to take a chance and we were not disappointed. Arguably the best burger I’ve ever had and my sons raved about the Swordfish skewers. Did takeout for this meal and everything traveled well back to the house. Would love to eat in person some time if we make it back...

This is a hidden gem, absolutely amazing food. We had the haddock sandwich, the linguica sandwich and their specialty pulled pork and each were incredibly tasty. Only downside was being charged $4 for a can of coke each time (got 2), so no fountain drinks? Or not being told what was on tap. But the food was amazing and the...