Best Mussels in Essex

5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Boat House Grille
Boat House Grille
90/100 (1131 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Shrimp
Lobster Roll
Fish Taco
Tacos
Lobster
Haddock
Fried Clams
Swordfish
Salad
Halibut
Clam Chowder
Scallops
Cakes
Clams
Fish
Calamari
Mussels
Salmon
American
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So my first time at The Boat House.... I've been to the Blue Marlin many times and the food is great and the Boat House does NOT disappoint! ..."
Jennifer Santarelli
"1st visit to Boat House Grill, Essex, MA last Saturday. Arrived 4:20PM, seated right away at table near fireplace w/family. "Terrific" Broiled..."
Douglas Serven
"Salmon tower, fish tacos, filet mignon and some other spicy salmon dish - all were excellent Service was..."
Pam Jaworski Thompson
"At first was upset because after making a reservation for 9 to be upstairs .. told had private room, when we arrived hostess tried to bring us..."
Karen McCaslin Long
"Superior quality food and generous portions. The clam chowda is loaded with clams and not super thick. You will not find better steamers ANYWHERE! ..."
George Atamian
"It was a long wait but had great conversations and had drinks while waiting. Food and service was great!! Definitely a place I will to go back..."
Bob Daley
"Enjoyed some appetizers at the bar. Cherrystones and oysters. Husband had the spicy shrimp and we also had the fried brussel sprouts. Adam our..."
Carrie-lynn Hubisz
"I’ve been here several times and frequently request we go here when meeting up with my girlfriends. I love the food, atmosphere, drinks and..."
Gelle Marie
"Fantastic service, great atmosphere and the best menu I have ever seen. So many choices of things I like. We discovered this restaurant while on a..."
Raymond Gordon
"Go hungry because the portions are Huge! The atmosphere alone is worth the visit, you can bring the whole family or go solo. The menu has a variety..."
Tim and Jenny Malcolm
"A favorite of mine. I love their fried clams but this time I got the Buratta salad with chicken and it was delicious. My friend got the fried fish..."
Julie Twomey
"I wholeheartedly recommend Boat House to anyone seeking a dining experience that combines exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a touch of culinary..."
Maria F Restrepo
"Came here with my family to celebrate my grandmother’s United States citizenship 🇺🇸. The place was beautiful and unique. It was pretty busy..."
Mary G (Pinay)
"We had a great time. Their chowder was great. I went for the lobster roll as well. Very generous..."
IPR
"Great food with large menu variety. Everything was great. Portions were awesome as..."
Christopher
"The fried combo plate- off the dinner menu- was off the charts phenomenal. Clean oil- crisp- delicious. The salmon tower- delicious- the chicken..."
MJL
"I had the best lobster pie! The stuffing was like Barnicle Billie’s special stuffing!!!!! Terrific Barbara salad as..."
Marcy Prager
"Amazing night. Waitress was so professional & nice ! Food is just delicious. I don’t have any other words to describe it. The place is very chill,..."
Rebecca
"Very tasty food and wonderful..."
Natalia Banasik-Jemielniak
"I love this place. Great menu, great service (I typically am alone and sit at the bar) and nice atmosphere- not fancy. Gets packed at popular..."
D NJ
"Good restaurant overall. The portions are proper big - you won't be hungry for sure. We like the food that we ordered. The service is a little slow..."
Amjad Nasir
"Jourdan is the best waitress I have ever had. We had a party of 7, and split up the check with ease. The food is terrific. Safe to say, as long as..."
Liam Sullivan
"First time here and my wife and I both enjoyed our meals. Good size portions, nicely decorated on the inside and friendly service. The braised short..."
Mconna
"The servers are so friendly it must be home! The potions are filling, I'm for carrying food in my tummy and bag, my littlegals enjoyed the chef's..."
Chalmers-Victor Babbage
"Ana is an amazing waitress . She is cheerful and attentive. The hostess Ang is also sweet . We love going to the boat house, and food is always..."
A Vargas
Boat House Grille
Boat House Grille
87/100 (1159 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Chowder
Shrimp
Lobster Roll
Fish Taco
Tacos
Lobster
Haddock
Fried Clams
Swordfish
Salad
Halibut
Clam Chowder
Scallops
Cakes
Clams
Fish
Calamari
Mussels
Salmon
American
Seafood
Bar
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Fantastic service, great atmosphere and the best menu I have ever seen. So many choices of things I like. We discovered this restaurant while on a..."
Raymond Gordon
"Go hungry because the portions are Huge! The atmosphere alone is worth the visit, you can bring the whole family or go solo. The menu has a variety..."
Tim and Jenny Malcolm
"A favorite of mine. I love their fried clams but this time I got the Buratta salad with chicken and it was delicious. My friend got the fried fish..."
Julie Twomey
"I wholeheartedly recommend Boat House to anyone seeking a dining experience that combines exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a touch of culinary..."
Maria F Restrepo
"Came here with my family to celebrate my grandmother’s United States citizenship 🇺🇸. The place was beautiful and unique. It was pretty busy..."
Mary G (Pinay)
"We had a great time. Their chowder was great. I went for the lobster roll as well. Very generous..."
IPR
"Great food with large menu variety. Everything was great. Portions were awesome as..."
Christopher
"The fried combo plate- off the dinner menu- was off the charts phenomenal. Clean oil- crisp- delicious. The salmon tower- delicious- the chicken..."
MJL
"I had the best lobster pie! The stuffing was like Barnicle Billie’s special stuffing!!!!! Terrific Barbara salad as..."
Marcy Prager
"Amazing night. Waitress was so professional & nice ! Food is just delicious. I don’t have any other words to describe it. The place is very chill,..."
Rebecca
"Very tasty food and wonderful..."
Natalia Banasik-Jemielniak
"I love this place. Great menu, great service (I typically am alone and sit at the bar) and nice atmosphere- not fancy. Gets packed at popular..."
D NJ
"Good restaurant overall. The portions are proper big - you won't be hungry for sure. We like the food that we ordered. The service is a little slow..."
Amjad Nasir
"Jourdan is the best waitress I have ever had. We had a party of 7, and split up the check with ease. The food is terrific. Safe to say, as long as..."
Liam Sullivan
"First time here and my wife and I both enjoyed our meals. Good size portions, nicely decorated on the inside and friendly service. The braised short..."
Mconna
"The servers are so friendly it must be home! The potions are filling, I'm for carrying food in my tummy and bag, my littlegals enjoyed the chef's..."
Chalmers-Victor Babbage
"Ana is an amazing waitress . She is cheerful and attentive. The hostess Ang is also sweet . We love going to the boat house, and food is always..."
A Vargas
Blue Marlin Grill
Blue Marlin Grill
85/100 (1311 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Onion rings
Mussels
Lobster Roll
Cheese Cake
Calamares
Carrots and Zucchini
Greek salad
Salmon
Linguini and Clams
Fried calamari
Clam Strips and Haddock Combo
Grapenut Custard Pudding
Shrimp
Seafood Cameron Alex
Lobster Roll
Fried Clams & Calamari
Haddock
Fried Clams
Shrimp Bloody
Lobster
Seafood Platters
Spicy Chicken Appetizer with Blue Moon and Rose
Swordfish
Broiled Seafood Delight
Pasta
French Fries
Pineapple Painkiller
Salad
Lobster rice
Lobster & Crab Cakes
Clam Chowder
Bouillabaisse
Strawberry Shortcake
Cakes
Scallops
Oysters on the Half Shell
Pesto
Clams
Fisherman's Platter
Fish
Calamari
Steamed Mussels
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great service and great food! Can’t say enough about the staff. Very friendly and accommodating. We ordered oysters for an appetizer and they were..."
Melissa Kippen
"The best steak in the world kona steak ,service was great and fast on a busy Friday night after 630 I love everything about the place,been there over..."
Troy Jamieson Smith
"The food was great the service was wonderful and the place was clean. I could not have wished for a better meal. It is my daughters favorite place to..."
Helen Amirault
"Blue Marlin is the best place hands down. The manager Will is awesome and the wait staff/bartenders are amazing. Oh yea the food is out of this..."
Tiffany Young
"Never had a meal and or experience there that wasnt amazing. New years eve was no exception. Got there early 4pm or so and had no wait. Ordered..."
Sandi Elliott Goodwin
"Despite it being Mother's Day, the service was good and the food was great. In our party of 10, everyone had seafood, with one exception, and..."
Jim McKenzie
"I've never been disappointed. The food is always fresh and made in house. I'd recommend the Blue Marlin to anyone. Great food and a casual setting to..."
Pat Canny
"The food is great! I had the Halibut that was on special it was delicious! My husband had the Djon Encrusted Salmon which he loved and I have had..."
Jean Matthews
"My favorite restaurant. They have a fabulous selection and everything is delicious. The best clams, seafood casserole, Dijon encrusted Salmon, caesar..."
Pat MacDonald
"Great place! Service was on point and portions are huge and..."
Joanne Flaherty Norcross
"What a great restaurant! Everything was delicious! Had "Sex with an Alligator" to drink, and it was delish. The fried calamari with spicy sauce, and..."
Wendy Pierce Lopez
"We've been eating at The Blue Marlin for many years, and have never been disappointed. Last night was no different. Everyone in our party enjoyed..."
Lorraine Fiumara Cogan
"While I eat here all the time, I recently had the Valentines day lobster ravioli with lobster, shrimp, and scallops in a cream sauce with spinach...."
William Sullivan
"The Blue Marlin is Our Favorite seafood restaurant. Great Food, Service is excellent, super wait staff. And even on a crowded time it's worth the..."
Bob LeMoine
"We had a very nice accommodating waitstaff. As we are not fish people (every place was seafood) we looked for sometime to find this restaurant. The..."
Lilac P Plant
"What an amazing restaurant. The service was so good and the food was even better. Absolutely loved all our food. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts...."
Becky Howard
"Wonderful atmosphere great food and good service. Large variety of meals options not just sea foods. I had fried clams while my son had marinated..."
Theresa Stentiford
"This was my first lobster. I was so excited, and Blue Marlin did not disappoint. The presentation was beautiful and it tasted great. My partner had..."
Ann Menchen
"We visited the Blue Marlin Grille. It is 5 STARS for us.. It a nice atmosphere, nice beachy blue and green decor, very clean, friendly staff felt..."
Snow Love
"The food is always Amazing! The seafood Cameron Alex is my favorite so far. The cheese sauce is light & delicious. Had the lobster crab cakes for the..."
Rachael Botticelli
"Food and service was outstanding. The fried clams were delicious and the batter was excellent. Best I ever had. Scallops tasted sweet and fresh and..."
Peter S
"Family restaurant with full bar, nice assortment of dishes on the menu. Prices are in line with the area, $28.99 for a generous portion of haddock..."
Karen Pestana
"Wonderful service, delicious food ! Baked haddock was sooo good! Tried clam strips and very happy we did! Had a tropical martini and it was..."
Deborah Silva
"Blue Marlin has become my favorite spot to spend a Saturday afternoon. Excellent service, delicious dishes (great portions) and fun atmosphere...."
Kristen Surman
"I want to start by saying This is by far the most amazing restaurant I have ever been to. The seafood was incredible, the lobster roll was unlike..."
Phil Brouillette
Windward Grille Restaurant
Windward Grille Restaurant
84/100 (795 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Clams
Duck
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Chowder
Haddock
Fried Clams
Lobster
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Clam Chowder
Crab
Scallops
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Seafood
Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Devastated to hear that they are closing. Food and service was always excellent and absolutely delicious. It was our go to place. We will so miss..."
Eleanor Cotter
"This was the old Hearthside restaurant and has been under new ownership for quite a while. They do a great job getting folks seated and keeping..."
Ken Anslono
"Food and service was great as usual. We have been going there for years. We'll be sorry to see them..."
donald Duffy
"Celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary at the Windward. Great food, waitress was pleasant and stopped by our table often. The bread was delicious...."
Janice Macdonald
"Delicious. Impressive seafood selection with dish variations that were tough to decide on. Comfortable, cozy environment with an excellent staff. We..."
J Mason
"Love this place!! The haddock was done perfectly, the waitress & staff were wonderful. The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. We couldn’t have..."
Erin Celata
"Joined my cousin, her husband and another couple for dinner. My husband had haddock, baked scallops for me. All was very good. Highly recommend..."
Carola Bruflat
"Family met for dinner-we love this place!!! Always consistent; always good; always friendly; always have a great time!! We have been going here for..."
Lisa Whistler-Smith
"What a wonderful place to eat. The food and drinks are terrific and very reasonable. I believe I’ve had just about everything on the menu except..."
John Buono
"On vacation. Went for dinner. Got great reviews so checked it out. My kinda place all the way. Very charming and friendly atmosphere. Excellent..."
V
"Love this place. Owner run and staff is so engaging. Excellent service, awesome cocktails and a wide variety of delicious food all prepared to..."
Tony C.
"Returned here after the long Covid lock down. Hasn't changed, pretty much the same menu its had for years. Good beer/wine selection. My wife and..."
R T
"Excellent service and good food overall. Some dishes shine and others are typical. Nice restaurant vibe with both pub chow and chef's specials as..."
Cliff Ageloff
"A quaint restaurant with a friendly wait staff. We arrived for our reservation and our table was ready and they didn't blink an eye when we added one..."
Alecia Assetta
"A nice restaurant in a very old building, I believe the building was here in 1675! I had scallops which came out in a generous portion, piping hot,..."
Andrew Graham
"This is my favorite place for dining out wit friends and family. I've been dining here for years I first went there when it was Dexter's Heat Side...."
thomas omaley
"This is an outstanding resteraunt in a charming building. The menu is amazing and the food is fabulous! The wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable...."
Jack Conant
C.k. Pearl
C.k. Pearl
75/100 (945 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Cod
Clams
Swordfish
Oyster
Burger
Ribs
Risotto
French Fries
Mussels
Toasts
Tuna
Shrimp
Fondue
Salmon
Fish & chips
Octopus
Chowder
Lobster
Fish & Chips
Carbonara
Lobster Roll
Pasta
Pesto
Tapas
Salad
Fish
Fish Taco
Wings
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Haddock
Fried Clams
Scallops
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"If I had to write my review with just one word, that one word would be go! Fabulous food with an upscale casual atmosphere directly on the Essex..."
Russell Harry
"Everything was great. Our server Linda was on point and very personable. Just a joy to have as a server. Sully and his crew in the bad of the house..."
Aaron Poole
"My husband and I found C. K. Pearl by a happy accident after driving from Derry, NH to eat at The Clam Box, which is apparently closed on Tuesdays...."
Dianne Hubbard
"Fabulous brunch experience! THE BEST spinach eggs benedict I've ever had. Mike, our server, was so personable and efficient. Great jazz and stunning..."
Cathy Savoie
"My favorite place in the North Shore of Boston. The food is outstanding! Beautiful location overlooking the Essex River. Great place for brunch or..."
Rosali Silva
"Some friends & I went for the Jazz Brunch yesterday, & once again, it was fantastic!! I love everything about this place. The food was great, the..."
Staci Antonelli
"Very fresh, delicious oysters. Clam chowder was excellent, served with a fried clam garnish on top - great, tasty touch! Grilled salmon and roast..."
David Lucas
"C.K Pearl catered an very large evnt for us in the swealtering heat. Can not thank the crew that came enough. You were freindly and Professional ...."
Christine Simpson-McIntosh
"Oh. My. God. That's all I have to say. Went for brunch got the regular eggs Benedict with spinach.. best dish I've ever had! Complements to the chef!..."
Erika Marquis Noble
"Food was very good all around! Brought family from out of state-high marks from everyone-best clam chowder my Grandfather ever had, grandmom gave..."
Kathy Ward
"Food doesn't get any better than This! New England charm and Seafood with a view. The redhead manager there is well organized and keeps things moving..."
Lisa Cicoria Bain
"I patronize Pearl's on the reg for Sunday brunch. Their bloody mix has me begging to be sold a bottle. Usual order is eggs florentine and steak and..."
Liz Koch
"We came in for drinks in the late afternoon, and should have stayed for dinner. We had a less than great experience up the road... Loved Megan the..."
Bex Ineffex
"C.k. Pearl is our go-to for great cuisine on the North Shore. The smoked jalapeño margarita is just the beginning. Consistently excellent..."
Nancy Hinckley
"Great service, great food! The BEST Steamers I've had in many years, great local crafted, draft..."
John Micheal Marcinkevich
"Fish tacos! With fried haddock, pickled red cabbage, chipotle lime crema, spicy pineapple and sprouts, they had a fresh, bright flavor profile, if a..."
Lauren Omartian
"The (clam) "Chowdah" was perhaps the best I ever had! Full of clams, and the bacon and fried clams on top were such a treat!! I was impressed that..."
Mandi K
"Situated on the Essex River and a perfect setting for our rehearsal dinner. The restaurant catered wonderfully to our group of seventeen and managed ..."
Mo Chase - Powers
"In my opinion this is one of the best overall restaurants in the North Shore. Whether you're going on a date or family, it never disappoints. The..."
Gustavo Herrera
"We had a great meal here, good cocktails, and fine service. The full bellied clams were recommended, and very yummy. They also have smoker, and..."
Joseph Allen
"A great restaurant with nice views and good food! It was extra pleasant experience for this was the first family meal out since the pandemic. The..."
Yiya Ba
"Dinner for 3, at 1830. King Ralph was out waiter, it was Halloween. Ordered the lobster carbona and the fried calms. Dessert was a pumpkin cranberry..."
B Rod
"Eclectic menu, frequently updated. Serving staff are usually rather good. Food quality, value for money all excellent. And the views across the..."
Justinjpw JPW
"Spectacular supper along the Essex River with the perfect combo of delicious food, beautiful view and first rate service! Their clam chowder is..."
Beckie Hunter
"Probably one of the best seafood restaurants in Cape Ann. The oysters and shrimp cocktail are some of the best raw bar items I’ve ever had. The..."
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