Best Fish & Chips in Essex

7 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 to December 2024)
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Woodman's Of Essex
Woodman's Of Essex
86/100 (4655 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Soups
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Shrimp
Haddock
Lobster
Salad
Steamers
Wings
Fried Clams
Clam Chowder
Seafood Platters
Crab
French Fries
Scallops
Fried shrimp
Clams
Cakes
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & chips
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Woodman’s has the best fresh seafood! I was prepared to stand in line outside yesterday for as long as necessary to get my combo basket, but fate..."
Anne Gasior
"Winter sprimg Summer or fall Woodman's is the place to go if you want to enjoy a huge mouth-watering portion of seafood. The seafood is delicious and..."
Maria Solomos
"A trip to Boston from Wisconsin would NOT be complete without a trip to Woodman’s! We get our Lobsta bibs on.. because nothing gets out a butta..."
Kimberly Horton Meitner
"Family owned and operated since as far as I can remember. Wonderful history to explore in beautiful Essex. Excellent food, fresh seafood and always..."
Rose Ciulla
"Been coming here for close to 30 years. It never changes and never disappoints. The best fried clam strips in New..."
Marianne Linnemann Bradley
"The best food always great .meal comes fast luv it..."
Ruth Frascone
"gluten freedom! not only is the food excellent, but they care about food..."
Francesca Maddaluno
"It was a completely random choice for our family to stop here, and we’re all SO GLAD we did!! Delicious, fast food, great atmosphere, and the ice..."
Shelli Jubrey David
"Oh my goodness the food is so delicious my husband and I went last Sunday and the food was so fresh!! I would highly recommend eating there any time..."
Jean Sarafian Gullage
"This is a big seafood restaurant that can accommodate a lot of people. They do not take reservations, but rather there is a register to place your..."
Jonathan Malmut
"Best New England fried seafood. We always take guests here. Of course, it’s an experience service wise and finding a seat. Fried clams are the..."
Ted Chan
"Stopped in for lunch with my family yesterday. I ordered the fried clams and a bowl of clam chowder. The staff was friendly and patient with us..."
Pam Defries
"Stopped by Woodman's of Essex for lunch after strawberry picking at Russell Orchards because it was nearby (less than 10 minutes, so this could be a..."
Kimberly
"Food was good.$42 for Seafood platter , I've had equal to better at small places at home South Shore Ma so just not worth the long ride for me The..."
d359
"An amazing experience. The food is as expected. Nothing to really die for but no disappointment..good fresh seafood and worth standing in line for...."
Karen Sweeney
"Every time I go there is a small wait. But the service system is very efficient and fast. Fresh food made right before you eat! The breading and..."
L.A.P Coins
"Best seafood in Massachusetts! We had the clam chowder and lobster roll (good value when it’s on offer on Tuesdays). Great craft beer and lovely..."
Emily
"It’s been almost 20 years since I’ve been back to Woodman’s and I won’t wait that long again. The perfect fried clams are just the start,..."
JC Sadler
"Good, but not worth going out of your way for. Very expensive for the food quality. Great vibes and experience, but in regards to the food itself-..."
Cami Tussie
"Fisherman's platter was cooked to perfection. Love the nice light batter!! Bellys of Clams were so creamy and full of flavor. ♥️ Steamed Lobsters..."
Scott J.
"All the rave reviews are true. Woodman's is absolutely sensational. The fried clams are perfection, but people may not realize how insanely good some..."
Rich SZ
"Classic New England fry shacks can do no wrong. Highly recommend the fish, the scallops, and the lobster roll. The fish and scallops were perfectly..."
Brian M
"Tried out Woodman's after visiting a nearby brewery. The atmosphere is very cozy, with tons of classic seafood options available. The fried shrimp..."
Jeremy Yowell
"As seen on YouTube, it did not disappoint. Reasonably priced for the quantity and quality of the seafood. Worth driving off the beatend..."
Cathy Sarmento
"Famous seafood restaurant in Essex. Delicious fried seafood, hard to beat. Seafood has great quality, and very fresh. Down River Combo was great..."
Joshua Young
"I would recommend the visit. Majority is fried food so be ready for some calories! . It is still..."
Teodoro Rosario
"Great seafood here! I had the salmon burger and fries. There should be more gluten free foods at this restaurant. I am allergic to malt. I also need..."
C Hill
The Griswold Inn
The Griswold Inn
85/100 (2017 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Quiche
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Sandwiches
Pesto
Clams
Burger
Fish
Duck
Pork
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Cod
Lobster
Swordfish
Ribs
Fish & chips
Omelette
Pasta
Waffles
Salad
Cobb Salad
Clam Chowder
Sit down
Bar
American
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"This ambience was amazing! They have a holiday menu for food and drinks - I had the Holiday Old Fashion. The food was very good - the prime rib was..."
Michelle Cerchiai Severance
"I have been coming to the Gris, since I was a small child, which was a long time ago. The Sunday Brunch is wonderful, (and I might add a superb..."
Cw Rice
"I love going to the Gris! The food and charm that the Inn has is great, but the absolute best is listening to Ray Kanter, the piano..."
David Oliver
"A very enjoyable place!! Atmosphere was nice and the food was great!!!! Loved this place. Went with girlfriends they had the potato crusted cod and..."
Beverly Wilson
"We had a wonderful time. The Inn bent over backwards to make us comfortable during an unexpected city scheduled power outage. They offered to move..."
Jamie Wyatt
"dear staff at the Griswold Inn, we were at a wedding reception 6/9/2018. wonderful!!! food, ambiance, friendly staff. superb. thanks for making our..."
Rebecca Withnell
"We truly enjoyed the Inns Sunday Hunt Brunch! The food was delicious , and the ambience lovely.. Although it was during the busy Christmas season,..."
Lynn Denison
"Stayed overnight ,had the Mother's Day buffet. Very good food, beautiful place. Staff was courteous and..."
William Crosby
"One of my favorite restaurants and such a charming place in general. The Sunday brunch is amazing and the sea shanty is something you really can’t..."
Rachel Anthony
"We absolutely love the gris. It's always a wonderful experience. The history is tested by time. Our meals are always a delicious treat. We've been..."
Pat Del Prete
"Makes me feel at home. Went there with my grandparents and family two years ago for the buffet and it was amazing. Great food and great service...."
Tractor Gang
"fantastic ambiance friendly staff great way to end your day by listening to ray play piano in the..."
David Holloway
"If you're into early American History, this place is a must visit. Stopped for lunch. Didn't have a reservation, so we ended up in the tap room,..."
B. Smith
"Cool place to eat and listen to live music. Especially Monday night for the Sea Shanties. Rooms are nice and clean. Straight out of the 1700's. No..."
Lewis Harry
Ray's Seafood Market & Restaurant
Ray's Seafood Market & Restaurant
83/100 (660 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Shrimp
Lobster
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Calamari
Calamares
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Lobster Roll
Haddock
Cakes
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visiting family and friends and traveling from Pennsylvania so we decided to stop in to enjoy a good meal. First time and not dissapointed. Food was..."
Kathy Kochersperger
"Never a disappointment, always great service for dining in for a meal or taking home a fresh seafood selection!..."
Lisa Doucette Ballard
"Always a great place to be!! I have been there a few times & will continue to go!! Great..."
Michelle A Fraser
"Great clam strips and chowder! The captains Portion is way too much for one..."
Jennifer Lauren Norton
"I love their fried shrimp! They never..."
JJ Redington
"My son and I got the Lake Champlain Perch. Delicious and huge portions. Very reasonably priced. Whenever I crave perch we head to Ray's and are..."
Stephanie Trono Harris
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Bonnie Lee
"Love Ray's Seafood... My dad always gets a cup of..."
Rebecca Hughes
"Best fried whole clams in..."
Carol Stone
"Best clam strips in VT hands down.! Fries are blanched but , they need to be fried to a golden brown ,crispy texture on a second fry. Instead order ..."
cryptid campono
"The NE and House chowder were good! The scallops were my favorite and the coconut shrimp with the marmalade sauce was an interesting combination but..."
S G
"Today I went in with a really long list of my allergies , all four of the staff met together and made an amazing allergy free meal which isn't an..."
Sarah Fulchino
"Ray's never disappoints. They're family owned and operated. I love the clam strips 😍 The pictures are side orders, which is all I..."
Misty Peck
"Great no frills restaurant. Been going here for years on our way to Stowe. It's a great way to start a..."
Rob Geg
C.k. Pearl
C.k. Pearl
75/100 (945 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Swordfish
Oyster
Burger
Ribs
Risotto
French Fries
Mussels
Toasts
Tuna
Shrimp
Fondue
Salmon
Octopus
Fish & chips
Lobster
Chowder
Carbonara
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Pesto
Lobster Roll
Tapas
Salad
Fish
Fish Taco
Wings
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Haddock
Fried Clams
Scallops
Cod
Clams
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
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
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
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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Cody's Irish Pub & Grille
Cody's Irish Pub & Grille
73/100 (670 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Irish
Bar
Pub
American
American
Irish
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Wings
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Irish
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
The Tavern
The Tavern
70/100 (658 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Beef
French Fries
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Pancakes
Poutine
Fish & chips
Toasts
Pasta
Waffles
Salad
Waffles & Crepes
Chicken Sandwich
Wings
Cakes
Mac and cheese
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"We had a superb experience at At The Tavern. Loved the Kale salad I was delighted to see so many healthy choices. They have a very large craft beer..."
Karen Lougee-Martin
"Great atmosphere and excellent service! The Tavern has great food and would highly..."
Daniel Conniff
"all i have to say is that every waiter waitress staff here is too notch and great..."
Nathan Freeman
"Excellent service - our waitress was wonderful and her recommendations couldn't have been better. Must return as there were so many items on the menu..."
Debra Bury
"Breakfast was absolutely amazing. Our party had everything from pancakes and French toast to omelettes. The restaurant hosts a bloody Mary bar every..."
Kelly Higginson Mallette
"Love the atmosphere and everything I've eaten..."
Erin Hodgkinson Port
"Great food, great service. Will definitely..."
Pamela Medor-Ellis
"Fresh ingredients and friendly service! The shrimp wedge salad was..."
Lisa Piece A Heath
"Excellent food for Thanksgiving! Fun gathering with..."
Linda Mogerley Wurth
"Great food!!!! Great..."
Evan Alvanos
"Favorite place to go! & the service is always amazing!..."
Irma Kukavica
"This is a very pleasant facility with plenty of space and light. The menu is presented a "pub food", but it is much more varied and inventive than..."
Barney Griggs
"Lovely staff, small but well-rounded menu, great fries. I'm not sure how well I liked a pumpernickel bun for a salmon burger, but it was at least..."
Amanda Graves
"I love the Tavern! I overnight at The Essex a lot for work and The Tavern is built right into the hotel. Super convenient and the food is amazing...."
Joel Lockard
"Great service, crispy brussel sprouts were delicious! Burgers and side salads were good and sweet potato fries were perfectly..."
A M
"The food was excellent, which paired well with their very accommodating service We arrived with 7 people and without a reservation. They were able..."
Amy Gangl
"Every item we ordered was delicious. Nice and cozy setting. Great service. Nice and friendly..."
Logesh Venkatarajulu
"This place is BEAUTIFUL! We ate in an enclosed outdoor sitting space for breakfast. We had never been here before but I would ABSOLUTELY recommend..."
Bridget Marquis (Buffalo Mom)
Old Dock House & Marina
Old Dock House & Marina
70/100 (537 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Bar
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cold Beer
Burger
Fish & chips
Braised short ribs
Coconut Shrimp
Shrimp
Mai Tai
Salad
Steamed Clams
Wings
Crab
Corn Chowder
Chowder
French Fries
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Lobster Roll
Turkey Roll
Cakes
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Fish
The French Dip
Cocktails
Old Dock Fish and Chips
Ribeye steak
Sit down
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range