1606 Restaurant & Bar
55 Commercial St, Gloucester MA 01930 ● 978-491-5090ReservationsView MenusLive Entertainment and Weekly Specials- Breakfast
- 7:00am - 11:00am Daily
- Sunday Brunch
- 11:30am - 3:00pm
- Sunday - Thursday
- Kitchen 11:30am-9pm | Bar - 11:30am-11pm
- Friday, Saturday
- Kitchen - 11:30am-9:30pm | Bar - 11:30am-Midnight
Menus
Starters
- Cheese Board 21
- Handpicked Cheeses, Honeycomb, Spiced Nuts, Onion Jam, Fruit Crackers
- Grilled Octopus 19
- Crispy New Potatoes, Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, King Oyster Mushroom, Sauce Choron, Black Garlic
- House Made Paté 19
- Whole Grain Mustard, Cornichons, House Pickled Vegetables, Toast Points
- Drunken Mussels 18
- Local IPA, Shallots, Garlic, Spanish Chorizo, Crème Fraîche, Parsley, Grilled Focaccia
- Crab Cake 18
- Remoulade, Celery Root and Granny Smith Apple Salad, Caviar Créme Fraîche
- Baked Oysters 22
- Fennel, Pernod Cream, Spinach, Roasted Garlic and Pancetta Crumble
- Baked Simply Sheep 19
- Soft Rind Vermont Sheep's Cheese served in a cast iron with Peperonata, Crusty Bread
- Wagyu Carpaccio MKT
- Truffle, Marinated Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Parmesan, Hearts on Fire, Crispy Potato, Roasted Garlic Aioli
- Crispy Calamari 17
- Puttanesca Sauce, Basil, Fried Capers, Shaved Parmesan, Confit Garlic
- Salmon Rillettes 16
- Seasoned Poached Salmon served with Chive, Quail Egg, and Roe
- 1606 Fish Croquettes 16
- Local White Fish Cakes served with Remoulade, Cocktail Sauce, and Lemon
- Mussels Poutine 18
- Crispy Beauport Chips, Hand Picked Mussels, Anise Cream, Fennel Salad
Raw Bar
- 1606 Tower Regular 60 | Grand 110
- Lobster Tails, Local Oysters, Jonah Crab Claws, Jumbo Shrimp, Little Neck Clams, Seasonal Crudo
- Daily Oyster Selection 4
- Please Ask Your Server
- Oyster Dozen Medley MKT
- 4 Selections / 3 of Each
- Jumbo Shrimp 1/2 Dozen 24 | Dozen 48
- House Cocktail Sauce
- Little Neck Clams 1/2 dozen 18 | Dozen 36
- House Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish
- New England Lobster Tail 30
- 1606 Lime Mustard Sauce
- Jonah Crab Claw 5
- 1606 Lime Mustard Sauce
- Seasonal Composed Oyster 2 for 10 | 4 for 19
Soup & Salad
- Clam Chowder 9/13
- Oyster Crackers
- Soup Du Jour 8/11
- Lobster Bisque 12/16
- Knuckle Meat, Chive Oil, Croutons
- Caesar Salad 9/15
- Crisp Romaine, Cured Egg Yolk, Herbed Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, White Anchovies
- Ancient Grain Bowl 19
- Marinated Farro, Foraged Mushrooms, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Toasted Almonds, Baby Kale, Celeriac, White Balsamic Dressing
- Cider Poached Squash 17
- Pickled Cranberries, Granny Smith Apple, Seasoned Goat Cheese, Pepita Brittle, Artisanal Lettuce, Hard Cider Vinaigrette
- Beet & Burrata 18
- Trio of Beets, Petite Greens, Citrus, Variations of Pomegranate
Pizzas
- White 19
- Confit Garlic, Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Crispy Pancetta, Parmesan
- Clam 24
- White Clam Sauce, Scallions, Pancetta, Arugula
- Mushroom 20
- Foraged Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic, Melted Leeks, Fontina Cheese
- Harvest 19
- Apple Butter, Chevre, Granny Smith Apples, Spicy Italian Sausage
Sandwiches
- Cape Ann Lobster Roll MKT
- Toasted Bun, Boston Bibb Lettuce, Fresh Picked Lobster Meat | Available with Drawn Butter or Lightly Dressed
- 1606 Burger 18
- Chiffonade Romaine, Vine Ripe Tomato, Sliced Red Onion, Aged Cheddar, Crispy Bacon, House Sauce
- Harvest Burger 18
- Horseradish Aioli, Crisp Bacon, Granny Smith Apple, Brie
- Short Rib Tacos 22
- Chipotle Braised Beef, Red Cabbage Slaw, Pickled Carrots, White Onion, Cilantro, Toasted Cumin Crema, Cotija
- Falafel Platter 23
- Mixed Greens, Babaganoush, Tzatziki, Pickled Red Onion, Marinated Cucumbers, Marinated Feta, Vine Ripe Tomato, Toasted Naan Bread
- Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich 18
- Crispy Chicken Thigh, Korean BBQ Sauce, Sweet Cabbage Slaw, Kimchi Pickles, Cilantro Lime Aioli
Entrees
- Seared Sea Scallops 38
- Root Vegetables Hash, Duet of Leeks, Bacon Lardons, Celery Root Purée, Beurre Rouge
- Baked Haddock Casserole 32
- Local Haddock, New England Style Crumbs, White Wine, Butter, Roasted New Potatoes, Broccoli
- New England Fish Fry 28
- Lightly Breaded Haddock, Coleslaw, Beauport Chips, House Tartar, Lemon
- Grilled Swordfish 32
- Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini, Pepper Agrodolce, Toasted Pine Nuts, Herb Vinaigrette
- Salmon 28
- Korean Honey Chili Glaze, Baby Bok Choy, Udon Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms, Edamame, Miso Egg, Dashi
- Roasted Chicken 30
- Pommes Purée, Maple Glazed Carrots, Braised Fennel, Candied Chestnuts, Calvados Jus
- Crispy Half Duck 42
- Pumpkin Spaetzle, Heirloom Baby Kale, Forage Mushrooms, Delicata Squash, Cranberry Relish, Fall Demi
- Grilled Hanger 35
- Wedged Potatoes, Confit Tomato, Horseradish Sauce, Watercress Salad
- 14oz Dry Aged NY Strip 48
- Duet of Sunchoke, Foraged Mushrooms, Crispy Shallots, Sauce Au Poivre
- 36oz Tomahawk 85
- Balsamic Glazed Onion Mélange, Sauce Rossini
Pasta
- Lobster and Foraged Mushroom Gnocchi 46
- Beurre Noisette, Truffle, Celery Root
- Rigatoni Bolognese 32
- Veal, Pork and Beef, San Marzano Tomatoes, Parmesan, Garlic Bread
- Orecchiette 28
- Braised Kale, Roasted Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese Croquette, Duck Confit, Pomegranate
Sides
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts 12
- Pancetta, Fresh Horseradish
- Mac ’n' Cheese 12
- Maple Glazed Carrots 12
- Beauport Chips 12
- Roasted New Potatoes 12
- Foraged Mushrooms 12
- Root Vegetables Hash 12
- Broccolini
- Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes
- Pommes Purée 12
- Please ask your server if we may accommodate your special diet or allergen requests. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk for foodborne illness.
- Dishes can be customized for gluten free options. Gluten free bread and buns available. All menu items are sourced using sustainable practice, all natural, no hormones or antibiotics, farm fresh and organic when possible.
Specialty Cocktails
- First Mate 15
- 1606 Bib & Ticket 12yr Bourbon, Yellow Chartreuse, Amaro Nonino, Orange Bitters
- Siren Spritz 15
- Grey Goose, Campari, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Bubbles
- Jimador Harvest 15
- Milagro Tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, Cranberry Cordial, Cinnamon, Lime
- Rum for the Hills 15
- Plantation OFTD, Amaro di Angostura, Lime, Cinnamon
- Horizon Line 15
- Gunpowder Irish Gin, Lemon, Dark Cherry Vodka Float
- Falling for Autumn 15
- Tequila Ocho Reposado and Añejo, Allspice, Vanilla, Lemon
- Buddha's Vice 15
- Rittenhouse Rye, Applejack, Amontillado Sherry, Sage
- Raise Up 15
- Raisin Infused Vodka, Cointreau, Cinnamon
Spirit-Free
- Seas the Day 8
- Seedlip Spice, Espresso, Citrus
- Grapevine 8
- Concord Grape, Lime, Ginger Beer
- A New Leaf 8
- Apple Cider, Pumpkin, Baking Spices, Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Draft Beers
- Cisco Shark Tracker 8
- 5.5%
- Allagash White 8
- 5.2%
- True North Northern Haze 9
- 6.7%
- Notch Pils 8
- 4%
- Rockport Brewing Hatchet 8
- 4.6%
- Ipswich Original Ale 8
- 5.4%
- Berkshire Brewing Co. Lager 8
- 4.5%
- Downeast Cider 8
- Great Marsh Brewing Co. 9
- Rotating Line
- Guinness Stout 8
- 4.2%
- Jack's Abby 9
- Rotating Line
- Maine Lunch 9
- 7%
Bottles & Cans
- Athletic Brewing Co N/A 6
- Bud Light 5
- Budweiser 5
- Coors Light 5
- Corona Extra 6
- Michelob Ultra 5
- Heineken 6
- Omission Lager (GF) 6
- Sam Adams Boston Lager 6
- Sam Adams 6
- Rotating Seasonal
- Green State Lager Zero Gravity 7
- Wormtown Be Hoppy 8
- Idle Hands Four Seam 9
- Night Shift Sour Series 9
- Rotating
- Downeast Original Cider 6
- Far From the Tree Nova 9
- High Noon Hard Seltzer 6
Wines by the Glass
Bubbles
- Bisol Jeio, Brut Prosecco DOC 11
- Italy
- Poema, Cava Brut Rose 11
- Spain
- Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut 15 Split
- France
- Nicolas Feuillatte, Rosé 17 Split
- France
White
- Michael Delhommeau, Muscadet 11
- France
- Barone Fini, Pinot Grigio 9
- Italy
- Ravines, Dry Riesling 13
- Finger Lakes, NY
- Hopler, Gruner Veltliner 12
- Austria
- Ceretto, Arneis 13
- Italy
- Stoneleigh, Sauvignon Blanc 11
- New Zealand
- Peter Yealands, Pinot Gris 11
- New Zealand
- Louis Latour, “Ardeche,” Chardonnay 12
- France
- Sauvion, Vouvray 13
- France
- Poseidon, Chardonnay 14
- Carneros, California
Orance
- Krasno, Blend 15
- Slovenia
Rosé
- La Spinetta, Rose di Casanova 13
- Italy
- Canard Rosé 15
- Cuvee des Cendres, CA
Red
- Jean-Francois Merieau, Gamay 13
- France
- Violet Hill, Pinot Noir 13
- Dundee Hills, Oregon
- DeForville, Nebbiolo 16
- Italy
- Domaine Brusset, Cotes du Rhone 11
- France
- Parducci, Cabernet Sauvignon 14
- California
- Cantina Valle Tritana, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 10
- Italy
- Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon 18
- California
- La Spinetta, Ca’Di Pian 15
- Barbera d’Alba, Italy
- The Crusher, Petite Syrah 13
- California
Breakfast
- good morning smoothie 8
- açai, organic yogurt, banana, raspberries, coconut milk
- oatmeal 10
- brown sugar, dried fruit
- yogurt parfait 13
- seasonal fresh fruit and berries, organic greek yogurt, house granola, toasted coconut, wildflower honey
- avocado toast 14
- grilled focaccia, avocado, petite greens, hard boiled egg, pickled red onion, marinated tomatoes, chard lemon aioli
- croissant sandwich 13
- toasted croissant, over easy eggs, spinach, tomato, bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli
- traditional beauport 15
- choice of 2 eggs, smoked bacon, breakfast sausage or ham, breakfast potatoes, toast
- vegetarian quiche 8
- seasonal vegetables, egg, cheese, petite green salad
- eggs benedict 13
- cage free eggs, north country canadian bacon, OMG english muffin, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
- smoked salmon benedict 17
- OMG english muffin, baby kale, scottish cured smoked salmon, hollandaise
- florentine benedict 15
- vine ripe tomato, poached egg, wilted spinach, pernod cream
- lobster benedict 24
- poached eggs, lobster cake, newburg sauce
- duck confit hash 18
- long island duck, crispy potatoes, choice of egg, mustard hollandaise
- belgian style waffle 14
- macerated berries, whipped cream, vermont maple syrup
- cornflake crusted french toast 14
- brioche, sweet mascarpone, blueberry compote, powdered sugar
- fisherman's omelet 17
- linguica, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes
Sides
- breakfast potatoes 5
- breakfast sausage/ smoked bacon/ham 6
- fresh fruit cup 6
- toast 3.5
- OMG english muffin 3.5
- egg 2
- bagel with cream cheese 7
- croissant 4
Sunday Brunch
- Steak & Eggs 24
- Grilled Hanger Steak, Breakfast Potatoes, Eggs Your Way, Roasted Tomato, Mushroom Demi, Petite Greens
- Yogurt Parfait 13
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries, Organic Greek Yogurt, House Granola, Toasted Coconut, Wildflower Honey
- Avocado Toast 14
- Grilled Focaccia, Avocado, Petite Greens, Hard-Boiled Egg, Pickled Red Onion, Marinated Tomatoes, Charred Lemon Aioli
- Croissant Sandwich 13
- Toasted Croissant, Over Easy Eggs, Spinach, Tomato, Bacon, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Chipotle Aioli
- Smoked Salmon Benedict 17
- OMG English Muffin, Baby Kale, Scottish Cured Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise
- Fisherman's Omelet 17
- Linguica, Peppers, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Breakfast Potatoes
- Cornflake Crusted French Toast 14
- Brioche, Sweet Mascarpone, Blueberry Compote, Powdered Sugar
- Fried Chicken 23
- Belgian Style Waffle, Crispy Chicken Thighs, Chipotle Butter, Vermont Maple Syrup
brunch cocktails
- dreamsicle 13
- blend of privateer rums, cointreau, licor 43, cream, orange juice
- two if by sea 13
- FEW breakfast gin, earl grey tea syrup, lillet blanc, tonic
- the orange grind 13
- fresh chilled espresso, grand marnier, cream
- siren spritz 13
- vodka, campari, ruby red grapefruit, cinnamon, bubbles
- house bloody mary
- regular or spicy, citrus pepper rim
build your own bloody mary
- bloody mary 11
- absolut
- change base
- tito’s ($1), ketel one ($1), milagro, house beer, privateer amber rum ($1)
- choose additions
- oyster shooter ($4), spicy candied bacon ($1), jumbo shrimp cocktail ($4)
- other additions
- lemon juice, lime juice, pickle juice, olive juice, horseradish, tabasco
- garnishes
- lemon, lime, olive, pickle spear, blue cheese stuffed olive, celery, baby tomato, charred jalapeno
mimosa flight
- mionetto prosecco split 12
- 3 juices (orange, pineapple, cranberry), 1 champagne glass
"veuve for two"
- half bottle 375mL veuve clicquot or full bottle 750mL veuve clicquot 55 | 90
- choice of 3: orange, pineapple, cranberry, pomegranate, grapefruit, apple cider
About Us
Located on the lobby level of Beauport Hotel Gloucester, our charming 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar offers an oceanfront deck showcasing New England coastal dining at its best. Celebrate delicious Modern American cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients by our Executive Chef Jonathan Mckechnie and culinary team. The warm décor, seaside vistas, and relaxed upscale atmosphere provide a Cape Ann dining experience unlike any other.
Meet the Chef
Chef Jon McKechnie is Gloucester born and raised, which has influenced his style and methods of cooking. This style can be described as rustic, refined, and innovative through quality ingredients, local sustainability, and consistency. Chef John is a Certified Executive Chef through the American Culinary Federation and has worked all over Massachusetts, most recently coming from The Country Club in Brookline, MA. When it comes to the future of 1606, Chef Jon is working with local purveyors to play with different flavors and pay homage to America’s oldest seaport. With various culinary initiatives, like dry-aged steaks, international conservas, and an innovative raw bar program, 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar has a fresh twist on traditional cuisine.
