American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Essex
64 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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"Charming restaurant, wonderful customer service and a top choice for local gluten free lunch and..."
Jessica Branciforte
"This ice cream parlour was the icing on the top of our lovely trip to Essex. The Very Berry smoothie was delicious and refreshing on a hot day and..."
Shinae Bae
"Wonderful lunch everything was absolutely delicious ! Warm friendly family run business. Smoothies were delicious too! Can't wait to go..."
Barbara Bulgini
"Just had a California panini- avocado, turkey, red onion, cheddar and something else. OMG. Best sandwich EVER!! Everything is made from scratch so..."
Liz Hoffman
"Fantastic, fresh, yummy made to order food. Quaint & cosy New England atmosphere. Friendly staff that treats you like a part of their family. We..."
Althea Wood
"Smoothies and paninis are killer..."
Christian Caceres
"Delicious berry..."
Abby Southworth
"Fantastic location. Some outdoor chairs. Coffee icecream is very dense and yet has the perfect softness and texture. The fudge and pecan mixed in it..."
Olivia AJBdD
"Being someone who avoids dairy, I was glad to see a couple of dairy free selections. The lemon-graham was pretty good. Others in our group enjoyed..."
William Blasius
"Amazing ice cream, with a great variety of flavors. The Maple Walnut and Essex Mud were both fantastic. A great place to stop on a hot..."
S Hu
"Great place to visit for some sweets. Great ice cream and coffee/..."
Chuck Mason
"The workers are so nice and the ice cream is delicious! There is so much food to chose from and the smoothies are so good I recommend the amazing..."
Coleen Williams
"My experience at Sweet P’s was great, they treat their customers like family. The ice cream is delicious and come in many options. I go every..."
Maryam D
"The ice cream was awesome. Flat out, just great. The girls working overall were pleasant, one seemed a bit indifferent, and....I don't know, maybe..."
"This place is the best! I wish you were able to give more than 5 stars!..."
Kelsey Danielle
"Ryan was very helpful and gave me lots of recommendations/ tips as a beginner. Also this store has delicious smoothies that are a great size for the..."
Alma Smajovic
"My kids were running around like crazy, in and out of the store touching the tv, and the guy working, Jeff still took time to answer all my..."
Briana Boutin
"These are the best smoothies I’ve ever had. Great customer service. I highly recommend this..."
Leanne Grigsby
"Extremely knowledgeable and extremely helpful when you are trying to better your health. You can tell them what you would like to accomplish and..."
Marlowe Jenkins
"Great business. Caring, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would highly recommend this..."
Ryan Morse
"The owners here are so friendly, and super fast! I have tried many of their smoothies. My favorite is the Rise and Grind with coffee and chocolate...."
Theresa Fletcher
"Great place to grab a smoothie. Full of good stuff for whatever type of mood you're in. Fresh ingredients, nutrients, friendly and knowledgeable..."
Dr. Chris
"One of the best local nutritional..."
Fil Krizanac
"Always so helpful.. And knowledgeable. I've had bariatric surgery and he knew what to recommend and why. That's rare! It's my new go to for a healthy..."
"We wanted to try the roast beef sandwich that’s famous here. We picked the right spot! They recommended sauce, cheese and mayo if we liked that..."
Beth Kurtz
"I live around the corner from Mino’s, and this is very convenient. I enjoy both takeout and eating in the restaurant. Takeout is mostly what I do,..."
Maureen. O’Day Hatch
"I go to Mino's all the time, but today I decided to write a review. Marblehead is a village and as such we are a tight knit community. Mino's..."
Jim Trick
"The Jr roast beef sandwich (3 way) was huge & delicious. We also had a side of curly fries that were hot & fresh 😊 The staff were so friendly &..."
MELISSA ERDAHL
"me and my dad went here for roast beef ( I get junior beef 3 way with cheese and pickles) and we brought Marc to the beach and have her some bites of..."
Joseph Valle
"The best place to get salads! Always fresh and their homemade Greek dressing is the..."
Alexa Brown
"Great local spot, really enjoyed the food while visiting Marblehead. Roast beef sandwiches, cheesesteaks, Greek salad and Pizza hit the..."
Jeannine Leager
"The food is always delicious and the staff super welcoming & friendly. Whenever my husband and I are in town we will make ever effort to have a meal..."
Taryn Hill
"This place is absolutely the number 1 spot in Marblehead for quick, great service and food. Things are always accurate and consistent. My roommate..."
Ryan Q
"Love their food. Beyond friendly..."
george nikolouzos
"The owners, employees, drivers are all amazing! They kept the food coming with great quality and quantity for very realistic prices during the..."
H Fitz
"Hands down damn delicious. Clean restaurant, quick service, great value. That's fresh, fresh roast beef piled high and a delicious bun with just the..."
Kathryn Nguyen
"Thank you so much for the tastiest Roast Beef sandwich in a long time,
also The onion rings are out of this world..."
Zackje Jeddine
"I love this place! I'm in the restaurant business and entering from their phone service all the way is excellent and efficient! I recommend this..."
Kosta Radosavljevic
"My brother recently paid a visit.
He has been living up in Maine for a number of years now.
After saying hello he said he'd like to have a roast beef..."
Judith Zorzy
"Spent the last couple days here in the North East part of the country from New York, Boston now Salem/Marblehead, Ma and have not met a more friendly..."
Chris Quakenbush
"My son loves their french fries, pizza and chicken fingers. He says it’s almost the best one I ever..."
Andrey Samuylov
"Food is amazing. Im always looking for a new place to eat and everything they make is so good. Pizza and calzone are perfect. Wife accidentally..."
"Awesome experience for any steam train lover. Kids and adults will enjoy the day here. I suggest the 1st class car because of the many signature..."
DONALD COLLINS
"A Day Out with Thomas NEVER disappoints! This event is well run and very organized. Thomas and Percy are incredible in person. The trip on the steam..."
Jennifer Welch
"We did the Winter Warmer Lunch train and had a wonderful time. The food was great! The servers and staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the scenic..."
Sharon Latka
"Staff and food was excellent.
Main entree could have been hoter but it all tasted very good. Appreciated the roses on the table. We drove 4 hours to..."
Paula Fortucci
"I purchased 2 tickets for the dinner train to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and it was definitely one of the best birthday gifts I’ve ever..."
Cristal Martínez
"Every year the Essex Steam Train North Pole Express gets better and better. We absolutely love and look forward to this each year. Our son has a..."
Adam West
"Fun for kids and adults alike, the Steam Train and River Boat is a unique way to see the beautiful CT River Valley and get some interactive history..."
Evan Brown
"North Pole Express! It's worth it for a first timeer who is a believer 🥰😍 With COVID still a thing our family booked out a car and it made the..."
"This place is a GEM! Essex is so lucky to have this super cool food takeout right at the top of Main Street. It's old fashioned service and super..."
KWall RDP
"The food is good, been going there for years. Starting to lose it's charm.
They don't have menus to take home anymore. Told me to either look at the..."
Douglas D
"Stunning Fare. This is a must stop in for a snack. Damn it’s good. Great smiles from the staff kicked off a very good time. Hustle Bustle and good..."
Rich Rose
"Absolutely fantastic I love the Italian sandwich and there cookies. I am about 1300 miles away from here. But when I see family and friends. I love..."
CHINOS YT
"I've never had a sandwich here that I didn't like, but it's on the pricier side I suppose. Best deli choice in the area..."
Hunter Horsman
"No other place I have been in the world can hold a candle to Olive Oyl’s. The food, the service, the decor, the people. None better. I am grateful..."
"Went to the Pink Pig after a recommendation from my AirBnB host. Stopped to get breakfast on the way to Vermont and what a delight. The boutique was..."
Eric Rodriguez
"Best sandwich in town! Great bread and cookies, eclectic boutique. Wonderful coffee/chai/espresso service. Proprietor is 75% of the charm.
If you are..."
Roger Reddy
"What a fantastic experience! The best sandwiches ever! very friendly owner! Awesome experience don't drive, awesome coffee, fresh made sandwiches,..."
S.M R.
"Fantastic cafe. We were traveling with a little baby and this place happened to be on the way to the ferry to Burlington. Not only the food and..."
Mike Freedman
"Excellent sandwiches, we stopped in while we were on a group motorcycle ride, good size group 12 riders, service was amazing ,owner was..."
Robin Z
"The food was phenomenal!! I forgot the name already, but it was scrambled eggs and cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes. Omg...
It also came with..."
Siobhan Lawson
"We were visiting the area this past weekend. We had lunch Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday. The food is delicious. We enjoyed the friendly..."
"I drive from over near Good Harbor Beach just for Cape Ann Pizza because it is that good and the service is..."
Joe Stuart
"Great food great employees and Jimmy the owner is a great guy. Very friendly..."
Michael Francis
"There was a mix up with my order yesterday and today they delivered a free sub and salad to make up for it. Excellent service and great..."
Amber Knowles
"Me and my folks love it here... Subs/Pizza all..."
Mark Kanegis
"Great place. Excellent food. Service always good. And value is also good. Wish he was in Rockport instead of Essex I could go more..."
Ben Johnson
"Best food! Best service! Best people! I eat there lunch and dinner nearly every night. Practically..."
Jesse Shrewsberry
"Great food, Great service, Great..."
Harrison Lounsbury
"Couldn't meet nicer people who make consistent, great..."
Craig Monroe
"I love Cape Ann..."
Patricia Martines
"My wife grew up in Essex and cape Ann is a staple up there. She has been getting their steak and cheese subs for 20 years and craves them regularly...."
Mallory Cass
"We always come here for a chicken kebab calzon really really..."
nicole Lorentzen
"Owner is awesome. I had to come in to use the bathroom because I was in the middle of work. I said I would buy something but he said no worries just..."
RedShadow
"We stopped in for a pizza and a couple sides (fries & mozz stix) on our way to Wingaersheek, and everything was excellent. This will definitely be..."
Matthew Curley
"This was a great place to stop for lunch. The employees interact like..."
Robert Aberegg
"Never a bad meal
Been more than a few..."
George Gallagher
"Hands down the best Veggie Sub ever anywhere! So good and packed with Fresh Fresh Fresh broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, onions finely diced..."
P L W
"Every time we're in the area, this is our must have stop. We do lunches and dinners, menu is fantastic, food is excellent, servings are huge, and..."
Bill K
"Just the nicest owner and people that work there. The place is spotlessly clean always. The food is great. Had a fish sandwich and a small bacon..."
chris witt
"Cape ann pizza has been consistently amazing for my entire life. I remember only wanting tuna subs from here when I was just 6 years old and would..."
Steven Ferrant
"I haven't been here in years but wanted a BLT for lunch. Just a simple sandwich and it was GREAT! Lots of bacon, lettuce and the staff LISTENED..."
Judy McKinnon
"Great food and nice..."
Charlie Carmeris
"Nondescript building from the outside but great spot once you’re in! Bowling, arcade games, bar, brewery, and a nice outdoor space with games and..."
Hannah
"Best calmness! Nice friendly..."
Gina Quinton
"Stopped for a couple slices on lunch, absolutley..."
Billy Deveau
"We were in the area for vacation and decided on pizza one night. Ordered a Veggie Special with no cheese and seasoned fries. They LOADED that pie..."
Eric Dain
"Excellent pizza (isn't as good when delivered, as most pizza is), some of the best fries I've ever tasted, and plenty of other great options. Staff..."
"An institution in Essex MA. Always a treat. Fried clams are the best! Indoor and outdoor dining, but you must be seated indoors to consume wine or..."
Nancy Mara
"This is a must for locals and tourists alike. Hands down one of the best places in New England. The scenes around their are so calming and beautiful..."
David Safer
"Love the place. Understated in appearance. Food is phenomenal as is the view into the wetlands. Warmth and coziness incomparable. And I am so..."
Gila Lindsley
"The Haddock sandwich was excellent.
Very fresh lettuce and tomato, light batter on the fresh fish, and their great cold slaw I added to the nicely..."
Paula Routier
"Farnham's is our first stop for fried clams whenever we visit from Atlanta, GA each summer. They are amazing! I discovered, last summer, that they..."
Ruthie Kiddle Patch
"Having lived on the North Shore of Massachusetts my entire life I think I ve been to every clam shack from Boston to York Maine. JT’s has always..."
Larry Bouchard
"In the South, especially Texas, we think we own good hospitality. This little gem proved you can find great service with friendly, warm people AND..."
Dee Tyer Remmert
"We loved this place-location and food and such nice folks that work there-we loved better than Clam Box and rate this gem#1- many people love- we..."
Somo Somo
"The fish & chips here is as good as anywhere on the North Shore. Delicious every time. How's the view? One of the best..."
Mark Kanegis
"If I could I would give this restaurant a 10 star rating. The food is absolutely tremendous! It's well worth the..."
Kostas Kachoulas
"Outstanding seafood chowder and the fried clams are to die for! Light, crispy, and not the least bit..."
Elizabeth Pickering
"The best fried clams anywhere. Full stop. I've eaten at every clam shack; Farnham's has them all beat. Just had my first clams of 2018 this..."
Neal Sanders
"Took a 10yo advice and ordered fries. She was right. BEST EVER. Don't have to get standard fried seafood! Blackened haddock tacos so good I couldn't..."
M Fuller
"In a quaint location with picnic tables next to peaceful marshlands, so it's a great little stop for anyone seeking some tranquility, good food and..."
Janeen Poon Kwong-Glenn
"Service was great I opted for a lobster roll it was delicious. My son got chicken strips and said they were good. Prices are a little high but worth..."
Theresa Stentiford
"This is where the locals go. Not the McDonald’s of seafood like “Hoodman’s of Wessex” everything is made fresh. So much better food than..."
Mark Greenwood
"Great place to stop and grab some quick seafood eats! I had the fish chowder and fish and shrimp tacos in pictures. Their lemonade is so fresh and..."
Sara Sadri
"There’s a big 3 for fried clams on the North Shore and Farnham’s is one of our favorites. A small box of clams is just about enough to split,..."
RoadTrip NewEngland
"I can eat gluten free dairy free fried fish! With fries and coleslaw....I left stuffed and happy. Got to sit by the window today...it was..."
Pamela Fulton
"Having grown up on Cape Ann, we have eaten at every seafood restaurant around. Farnham's is quintessential Cape Ann New England Seafood. It is our..."
Maria Ward Davis
"I got the fries haddock and fish chowder. I didn't care for the chowder but it was worth it just for the fish. Cool atmosphere next to the marsh,..."
Russell Sternlicht
"Best seafood on Cape Ann. Haddock boat was overflowing with moist, piping hot fish. For only $15. Scallop chowder had lots of big not-dried-out..."
Mark Aengenheyster
"First thing, they are cash only but they have an ATM on site. Amazing food, best clam stips and lobster bisque we have ever had. Great seafood..."
greg otte
"We got combo and fried lobster. They served hot! and fresh. The combo is a little bit pricey for me compared to the portion and another one nearby...."
Pamela
"This is my absolute favorite place for New England style fried seafood. I get the fried whole bellied clams and the fried scallops every time and try..."
Mihir Wagle
"Every North Shore denizen must declare allegiance to a clam shack, a roast beef joint and a place for steak tips. When it comes to seafood I am..."
"I had read some small blips about Downriver in the past but had never gone there until this summer. Now I'm so disappointed I didn't go sooner. ..."
Jim Demotses
"Simply the best homemade ice cream on Cape Ann. A wide range of flavors that never disappoint. It's well worth the drive from my home in Marblehead..."
James Maroney
"We absolutely love Downriver Ice Cream. We live in Exeter, NH and made the drive to Essex, MA just so I could get an orange creamsicle cone. Friendly..."
Michelle Monahan Harvell
"The best ice cream around! Great flavor combo's.....the Mexican Chocolate was..."
Kathleen Silva
"Reminder....cash only. Ice cream is fantastic, creamy and thick. Love the peanut butter corruption, apple pie, fresh strawberry, deer tracks. Each..."
Nicole Crary
"This ice cream is the BEST around! YUMMMMMM! Rich, creamy, always consistent. Great range of flavors and friendly..."
Dan Clapp
"Great flavors. Lots of windows open. Absolutely delicious. Glad another opened in..."
Douglas Finnegan
"I love all their ice cream flavors. But by far my favorite was a long term special they had - blueberry lavender, OMG I will measure all ice creams..."
Katie Craig
"Best vanilla milk shake I've had in forever... Thick, creamy, worth every..."
La Bella Rose
"Creamy and delicious. In my top five for sure! Try the Mexican..."
Jo-Ann Bevis
"Great ice cream...one of the best I've eaten (& I've eaten lots)..."
Tania Tan
"The best ice cream around!!!! , No question, hands down !!!! Delicious , rich, creamy, amazing..."
Peter Della Monica
"The ice cream is the best.
The mosquitos were the..."
Gerry Mitchell
"Best selection of ice cream on the north shore and worth the..."
Paul Traill
"Hands down, the best ice cream in the area. The flavors are so fresh and inventive. You can tell they're some people who really know their..."
Edward Politis
"I’m in town visiting from South Florida. OMG this was an AMAZING place to hear about!! They have a lot of unique flavors of ice cream which sets..."
Tara L
"House converted into an ice cream shop. Regular flavors, good sized portions and service with a smile.
The back yard has chairs scattered about and..."
Rick Peralta
"It was nice to come across this ice cream shop as I was leaving the North Shore area. The flavors are really fun and creative. I'd return to try new..."
Lisa Borges
"The homemade ice cream here is absolutely delicious, and you can tell how much love the put into their..."
Ash Fairbanks
"Standing in the short line, we looked at the prices and were taken aback a bit at how expensive an ice cream cone could be. Oh, well, we were on..."
Bruce Ishikawa
"Best ice cream around. So many delicious flavor at a very fair..."
Christine Gerzon
"After spending most of the day at beach and getting seafood, everyone was still hungry enough for ice cream. First time here and we'll definitely go..."
Matt Greil
"I love their creative ice cream names. Product is great quality. Yummy and..."
Jennifer Carlson
"After a relaxing day in crane beach what better than a sunshine view with one of the best ice-creams you can taste...."
Abel Suarez Fueyo
"A must when in the North shore area and the perfect stop after visiting Crane's..."
Robert Diaz
"Awesome! Ice cream and I love the decor outside where you can sit relax with your ice..."
Liz Coyne
"Walk around the back for some great seating. Credit cards accepted and the service is friendly and fast. Tons of ice cream flavors. Stop by here on..."
Fanuel Muindi
"Kicking off the 4th of July weekend w/a delicious cup of rum raisin!!! Given it is my go to flavor, this is for sure different & creamy!!! Glad we..."
Deborrah Mac Kenzie
"Amazing flavors! I highly recommend the stop... if it's open, it's 100% worth it! Just plan on bringing/wearing bug spray if you are sticking around..."
Abigail Adams
"Normally excellent but closed on a warm Saturday with no explanatory signage - what's up with..."
V. Bates
"This place is a great spot to grab a scoop
of delicious ice cream or frozen yogurt and watch the sunset over the marsh in any of their abundantly..."
NKJules16
"Place is small, some outside seating. Parking is slim. Ice cream is really good. Flavors have very strange names. Recommend looking at website to..."
Richard Krusemark
"This lance has very good ice cream, the line was a bit long but the picnic area + ice cream was worth the wait, I’d recommend the cookies and..."
"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..."
"I'm just going to say I'm from south of Mexico, and the chorizo taste just like home. I've been 4 years in the country and this is the first time I..."
Isis Del Rocio Ruiz Enciso
"Good food and nice staff. Food came out well and the eggs Benedict was good for my first time having them. Definitely a good visit and would come..."
Mr. Sandman
"There's great staff!! Amazing food! They get food out decently quick for 1 cook and 1..."
qwertytray
"We had Sunday brunch and the food was very good. My chorizo omelette could have had a bit more in it. Coffee was perfect which is very important for..."
Glenn Wilkins
"Poblano Chile omelete is out of this world, I couldn't help myself but to start eating before I took the photo..."
Avery Kernan
"First time grabbing breakfast here today - what a treat. Excellent food and atmosphere. The chef was quick to talk to us and engage. Fantastic..."
"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..."
"This place has some of the best breakfast food around. Service is quick and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It might look busy on the..."
Jerry Belmonte
"This is a great local breakfast spot! They have all the regular dishes that you love and the portions are big. Homemade breads are excellent and the..."
Glenn Wilkins
"Food and service was excellent. Lots of choices on the menu so you can't go..."
Raymond paul
"Another beautiful delicious brunch. Jps always delivers top notch food. Can't say enough good things, coffee was hot, service was fantastic. This..."
Michael Yergeau
"Wonderul customer service. Went there with a large group and the staff were on top of everything. The food was delicious..."
Gretchen Lessman
"Yum! Great food! Lots of menu options. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the waiter was..."
Jenn Johnston
"Great food excellent service and just a very full feeling for a good budget. Highly..."
Titan0191
"Country fried steak two eggs over easy home fries sausage gravy yum yum..."
"Wanted to do something different instead of all the tourist traps. So, we crammed 5 of us into a mid size car and headed out. Since I picked it,..."
Stacy Barnes
"We arrived by sailboat and docked easily at the dock. Greeted by several staff members and was seated immediately on the outside deck with an amazing..."
Michael L. Per
"Very good food I had the soft crab platter and they were fresh melt in your mouth..."
Harry Schulz Jr.
"The location, food/drinks, and staff are excellent. The only thing I've had there I was disappointed in, were the Grouper Bites. WAY overpriced Mrs...."
Ron Tankersley
"Had breakfast there for the first time and it was delicious.. the view is beautiful so sit outside and enjoy it with your..."
Dennis N Mary Pitts
"Island View Waterfront Cafe for being my first time to this place I can say it is such a well hidden gem in Essex, MD Such a great view, food, drinks..."
Ortega Juan
"During the pandemic, they are only serving using disposable plates and plasticware. Everyone at the table was satisfied with their meal, and for..."
Carol Callanan-Uhl
"The Island View Cafe is a nice quaint place to enjoy good food and take in the great views of the waterfront. Rent a kayak in the summer right there...."
Carl Cooper
"The food is very good, the staff is great and the view is awesome. They rent kayaks and also have a Canton Kayak Club..."
Ted Burkett
"Decent crab cakes but the slaw was not to my liking. Go for it if you like creamy peppery slaw.
Nice service peeps, excellent..."
Donna Biddle
"We found Island View Waterfront Restaraunt by accident and we are so pleased that we did. The atmosphere is great, but the food and service is even..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
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"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...."
"Awesome spot with a fun outdoor tiki bar, live music and pool tables. The food was delicious and drink prices were cheap! What else could you ask..."
Corey Barnard
"Good food, excellent prices, beautiful view, great atmosphere..."
Linda Feliciano
"Crabs were delicious. Just wish they had larger sizes! Will definitely visit again soon! My only complaint is that the smoking area is right in the..."
Adrienne Alexander
"Great food! We got extra large crabs in mid April and they were delicious. Got some apps that were also great! Totally reasonable prices also. We'll..."
Kristin Brillantes
"Beautiful waterview and good food. I got there early before the crowd showed up. But there is plenty of seating inside and out. Worth going for the..."
"Brought the family here for dinner and we loved it! Great service and the food was very very good. I had the mixed grill. My wife had the fish and..."
Johnny Mendez
"Jules has become our go to spot! My husband loves the option for breakfast all day and I struggle not to add a cannoli or triple chocolate layer cake..."
Marcy Brownell
"I love this place, excellent creative healthy menu, amazing service, and fantastic staff. Thanks for a great..."
Michelle Lynn
"Absolutely love this place. Never had a bad meal here ever. Their French toast is amazing!!! Will be back..."
Lael Scott Destan
"Food was delicious. Customer service was incredible. There was a little bit of a wait but it's the kind of wait you expect from a place that really..."
Brenna Cordner
"Came to the area to visit for the first time and I absolutely loved my experience here! My boyfriend struggles with several severe food allergies and..."
Allie Finlay
"We went here today after going to another nearby restaurant and realizing they had nothing that my son could eat due to several food allergies!..."
Amy Lee
"Fresh, Local, and your taste buds will explode! We will be..."
Brian Bradshaw
"Such a great atmosphere with a high end feel and affordable pricing. Everything I’ve had here has been delicious and I look forward to coming back..."
"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..."
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