Best Authentic Restaurants in Manchester-by-the-Sea

Went with 3 friends on a Friday night at 7pm for a birthday dinner. The atmosphere was perfect! Cozy and festive, holiday music playing at an enjoyable decibel. We were treated with a round of limoncello because we were celebrating a birthday. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. It was a busy night but we were never rushed and allowed to take our time. 10/10.

From the service to the quality of the food, this place is authentic Greek and a top 4 restaurant in Marblehead. I take my wife here for her birthday every year and we always come away pleased. The inside is cozy and clean. We have never ordered something we didn’t like. Hats off for an overall well ran establishment.

We had fabulous cocktails and a great meal. The staff were quite helpful, friendly, and efficient. We were surprised and a bit humbled to learn that the gentleman sitting next to us, who had engaged us in conversation, paid for our dinner! He and his wife left before us to go to a concert nearby. It was so sweet! We will pay it forward!

The food here is absolutely delicious - so flavorful. Charming server. Prices are excellent. Would definitely recommend and it’s so handy for the Cabot Theater!

Maekha Thai has great food (scallion pancakes and wings are awesome!), great abience, and a proud owner to match. Chef Lou was friendly, inviting and had a great sense of humor. He truly loves what he does and making his customers happy. On the contrary, the waitress and hostess were a bit too serious and not as personable. Other than that, the food was good, the experience was great and I will definitely be back.