Best Lobster rice in Essex

2 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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Village Restaurant
Village Restaurant
85/100 (1976 ratings)
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Calamares
Shrimp
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Lobster
Lobster Roll
Haddock
Pasta
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Fried Clams
Clam Chowder
Swordfish
Mac and cheese
French Fries
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Fried shrimp
Scallops
Lobster rice
Clams
Burger
Cakes
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Sit down
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Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
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"The Village Restaurant in Essex, MA has some of the best seafood around. Their baked stuffed haddock is seasoned with their special recipe..."
Nancy Oliver
"I've eaten at The Village several times and each time the food was delicious. This time I had the lobster roll. It was classic. No "stuff" in the..."
Wendy Katsekas
"Absolutely Amazing Dinner Tonight! Everything was 5 � Star! We started by ordering the Tuesday night Special $14.95 Fried Clam Plate for an..."
Rob Cerundolo
"It was our first trip to the restaurant, but we will return when we come back to the Gloucester area. The meal was wonderfully prepared and was..."
Richard Andrews
"This is our "special place" and it has never disappointed. Especially good for seafood, of course, but everything, from appetizers, to drinks, to..."
Beverly Flanagan
"Went at 700 pm on Saturday was seated in five minutes server was awesome (Erin) and food and service excellent, ordered lobster pie with fried clams..."
Stewie Solomon
"Food was superb. Oysters, scallops, lobster, shrimp... all to die for. Clam Chowder was delicious. And the staff and service was wonderful. Thank you..."
Kimberly Jean
"A treat to eat...batter and chowders...always cooked well and digested..."
Lynn St. Clair
"I have gone to The Village since the 60’s. Always delicious. My Dad loved oysters and we would always go when they were available and he would..."
Marjie Johnson
"Another fantastic meal at the Village Restaurant!! It’s been a few years since we’ve been here I was so pleased to see they still had my..."
Ellen Kiely Allen
"The best seafood ever! I'm from California and boy do I look forward to eating at the Village every time I hit the East Coast! The lobster is off the..."
Linda Vanoff
"By far the best go to restaurant! I have been going there since i was a wee todler. The clam chowder is incredible and the fried clams are always..."
Tracey Vaillancourt
"Friendly staff great food couldn’t have a better experience for Valentine’s..."
Shaina Lynne Volovick
"The Village never disappoints. The best fried clams. Period. Small and sweet and perfectly cooked every time. We usually like to get a side of clams,..."
Audra M. Dalton
"Clams are the best !! Tatar sauce is awesome and service is always great..."
Scott Broderick
"Food is great and the staff are wonderful. Never have had an issue with food being not prepared..."
Laura Jones
"Just had an outstanding time at the Village in Essex! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top-notch. I couldn't have asked for a..."
Ryan Mulherin
"Great service, nice fried seafood /coastal restaurant atmosphere, comparable market prices, one menu for lunch and dinner with the same prices. The..."
Michalene Hague
"BEST FRIED CLAMS ANYWHERE! (along with everything else) Having dined at many of the local restaurants on the north shore (of Boston) this one stands..."
JLEB
"From beginning to end a great dining experience. Staff is amazing! Restaurant is clean and spaced out just right. We ate in the igloo and our..."
Pam Lacroix
"We pulled off looking for a place to eat as we drove through Essex, looked up from our phones and saw this gem sitting in front of us. Straight in,..."
Donald Mosley
"Spectacular- been here at least two dozen times - just the best. You kinda like onion rings? Just get them as an appetizer - just do it - a small..."
Chris Reckert
"Jessie our server was terrific. With her suggestions of food to try and places to go. All of the staff was extremely attentive and helpful. The food..."
Chad
"9/2/23 Just had a delicious salad and fried clam plate. My husband had a small fish stew and fried clam plate. Everything was very good. I had not..."
Mary Hughes
"This was my first time at the Village and it certainly won't be my last. We made reservations because it was a Friday night and we didn't want to..."
AT Jenna
"Took my family here for Mother's Day. I ordered the Grilled Salmon and we shared the Onion Rings, Clam Chowder and Corn Bread. Food and service were..."
Matthew Girard
"This restaurant is known as an 'old peoples place', and it has not been updated in ages, but I've never eaten here when the food hasn't been..."
Beth O
"Nice place, food was good. Top knotch Sea food, my girlfriend got fried scallops, they were outstanding, huge plate, well over a dozen of them. Me..."
bob Frawley
"Very cozy restaurant on the corner in Essex, MA. We ordered the fried mixed fish platter, lobster rolls, steamed clams and fries + beers and icetea..."
Frederik Ahlefeld-Engel
"Really enjoyed my lobster. Roll. Outdoor seating area is extremely comfortable. The service was..."
Robert Canterbury
"Excellent food and service! One of the best wedge salads I have ever had. Steamers and lobster were perfect and the Mediterranean haddock was..."
Leah Greenberg
"Packed restaurant with a really good manu. Loved the atmosphere and seating arrangements. It was pouring rain on a Sunday but it was packed to the..."
Shahedul Islam
Blue Marlin Grill
Blue Marlin Grill
85/100 (1311 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
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American
Seafood
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Grapenut Custard Pudding
Shrimp
Seafood Cameron Alex
Lobster Roll
Fried Clams & Calamari
Haddock
Shrimp Bloody
Lobster
Fried Clams
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
Onion rings
Mussels
Lobster Roll
Cheese Cake
Calamares
Carrots and Zucchini
Greek salad
Salmon
Linguini and Clams
Fried calamari
Clam Strips and Haddock Combo
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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