Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Marblehead

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AbingtonActonAllstonAmherstAndoverArlington

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Mai Tai Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Marblehead

Booked 3 times today

Here at the Mai Tai Lounge we offer high-quality cuisine and service. There is no limit to the type of dishes that are served. Using the freshest ingredients available we offer dishes like our Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Pad Thai, Farfalle with Wild Mushroom, and many other dishes. The Mai Tai Lounge offers the finest handcrafted cocktails hands-down, drinks like our Snapchat Worthy, Best Mistake Ever, and the Yacht Club. Not to mention our list of eight differently designed Mai Tais. The restaurant has been designed to provide a high level of comfort and an overall relaxing ambience. The Mai Tai team is excited to welcome you to come sit down, relax and focus on family, friends, and the present moment.

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2. Elia Taverna Marblehead

4.9

Exceptional(73)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Marblehead

Booked 9 times today

Family owned local Greek cuisine. Serving delicious food with homemade recipes, in a small cozy atmosphere. Hard to find amazing Greek wines that will surprise you. Shrimp Santorini, Mediterranean Grill, grilled octopus, are just some of the amazing dishes we server. Voted 2nd must try restaurant in the Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott area. "Neighborhood Gem"

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3. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.7

Exceptional(334)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 10 times today

Nathaniel’s Restaurant at the Hawthorne Hotel offers a perfect start and end to any day. The morning hours are bright with the wall of windows, the plates are creative and include all the Breakfast favorites; Pancakes, Waffles, our Hearty Hawthorne Breakfast, and our Famous house-made Hawthorne Corned Beef Hash!Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nathaniel’s transforms into a lounge-like atmosphere, with candles, live piano and acoustic entertainment or ambient music playing from our brass gramophone. Sit beside the baby grand piano, beneath the famed author’s portrait, or in front of the historical culinary tribute cabinet and you will find there is a reason our guests have loved Nathaniel’s Restaurant for decades.Our Tavern restaurant offers a comfortable pub style atmosphere, with our toasty fireplace and warm ambience, you can't help but sink into our comfy arm chairs, while sipping a hot toddy! Join us to experience our Executive Chef, Vanessa Still's, fantastic menu!

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4. Ledger Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2684)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Salem

Booked 33 times today

This historically unique location houses the new restaurant from Matt O'Neil chef/owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn. O'Neil collaborates with Executive Chef, Daniel Gursha, formerly of Bambara, Cambridge and A Voce and Bouley in New York City, offering a progressive New England concept, where traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques will be elevated with 21st-century resources.

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5. Landing Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(425)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Marblehead

Booked 18 times today

The Landing was first established in 1972 and has withstood the test of time and the elements. Located on Marblehead Harbor our "On the Water Harbor Views" can't be beat. Chef Noe Ortega brings culinary excellence to each dish and our service is comforting and professional. Our Deck and Patio offer great views and atmosphere with Fresh Seafood right form the dock. Along with Steaks, Duck and plenty of Vegetarian and Gluten Free offerings you'll be sure to find what your looking for on our menu. We are on the water in the Historic District and close by Fort Sewall and Crocker Park as well as the Jerimiah Lee Mansion. Great wine and drink lists will accompany the ever changing menus created by Chef Noe Ortega.

6. The Babe

4.8

Exceptional(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to your friend neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Tucked away on Lafayette Park, just a block from the downtown and seaport neighborhoods of Salem, MA, The Babe is the perfect place to rendezvous after work for a cocktail, grab a bite with friends, or get together for a late night celebration. We take pride in our scratch kitchen with a menu inspired by Northeast sandwich culture and cuisine; touching on fan favorites from Philly to NY, and of course, Boston! Our menu includes specialties like house-ground cheese burgers, loaded Italian subs with freshly sliced salumi, crispy and cheesy mozzarella pockets, crispy wings, and more. The dining room and bar have a casual but intimate feel with high ceilings, updated vintage architectural features, and warm deco-lighting. The Babe also features live performances several nights a week as well as a cozy backyard patio in the warm weather season. Parties larger than 10 guests should contact the restaurant directly for booking

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7. Toscana Bar Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(1339)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly

Booked 16 times today

When the techniques of old world Italian cuisine meets the style and sophistication of modern dining. An intimate dining experience with a menu that ranges from shareable appetizers and small plates to Chef's authentic Italian specials. Well known for stylish cocktails including our famous Espresso Martini, and sophisticated wine program. Igloo dining is now available during the winter months!

8. Ellis Square Social

4.5

Awesome(707)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Beverly

Booked 18 times today

Ellis Square Social is a neighborhood restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in historic Ellis Square, in the heart of downtown Beverly. Our Depression era building features a bustling dining room, with an authentic tin ceiling, reclaimed wood floor, period lighting, and tufted banquette, providing a warm and comfortable space for an evening out. Casual diners have the choice to seat at our beautiful cast pewter bar for a classic cocktail or craft beer as well as high tops around the bar and counter seating on the window overlooking Cabot Street. At Ellis Square Social, we believe in serving an outstanding home-made product in a sustainable and responsible way, while helping the local economy by buying from local producers.

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9. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.7

Exceptional(443)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Booked 14 times today

Bonefish Harrys is a west coast style tiki themed restaurant featuring west coast tacos, fresh local fish, great smash burgers, handcrafted tiki cocktails as well as steak, chicken and vegetarian options. We are located a short 2 minute walk to The Cabot theatre and a quick ten minute Uber ride from downtown Salem.

10. La Qchara

4.5

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South American • Beverly

Booked 1 time today

La Qchara brings the authentic tastes of Central and South America to your table with great ingredients and a passion for cuisine and culture. Whether you’re in the mood for a margarita or a beer with a carne asada, a Mole enchilada or want a plate of our famous tacos accompanied by yuca fries, you’ll find something new to love every time you visit our restaurant.We’re open seven days a week for, dinner, lunch and brunch on weekends, so come by today. Along with our great Central and South American selections. Want a food truck? simply submit an inquiry form on our website and we will get right back to youInterested in our Food Truck for your next event?

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Melissa
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible!! Both Tavern and Nathaniel's were great?
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.7
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tracy
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time at Ledger. Brunch was amazing!! 5 stars from me.
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Ledger Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Salem
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4.8
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samiya
1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Amazing time lovely staff, inviting and overall very enjoyable
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Landing RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Marblehead
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4.7
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Robbin
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Food was delicious. Nice atmosphere. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Will come back!
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Elia Taverna MarbleheadPrice: Expensive• Greek• Marblehead
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4.9
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Rome
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
Was unexpectedly amazed by how good the food was! I came here on Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend and the god was outstanding! The steak was cooked to perfection! The steak melted in your mouth good! Shrimp was perfectly cooked and the Mai Tai’s, Mai Tai’d!! I was wavy off them and ended it off with an amazing expresso martini that came topped with a surprise!
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Mai Tai LoungePrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Marblehead
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4.8

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