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A photo of The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex restaurant
4.5
Awesome(249)
Price: Moderate
• American • Essex
Booked 3 times today
Located on Western Avenue (Route 22) in Essex, The Farm Bar & Grille serves traditional American comfort food, barbecue dishes, extensive spirits and a large selection of wines and beers. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and has an outdoor dining area for those who prefer a more lively casual dining experience.
A photo of 35 Beach restaurant
4.5
Awesome(76)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manchester-by-the-Sea
Booked 5 times today
Come experience the fresh flavors of New England at 35 Beach. Our local seafood dishes with an Italian and Japanese influence are sure to please, and our bar has something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!
A photo of 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1736)
Price: Expensive
• American • Gloucester
Booked 33 times today
Voted Best of North Shore Magazine Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best Waterview Dining" and Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best AlFresco Dining".Delicious cuisine with ocean views. Located on the second-floor, our restaurant and bar offers an oceanfront dining deck showcasing New England coastal dining at its best. Celebrate delicious Modern American cuisine with fresh local ingredients by our Chef and his culinary team. The tasteful décor, seaside vistas and comfortable atmosphere provide a dining experience unlike any other in the area. Relax and unwind in cozy elegance at the oceanfront bar, by the fireplace or out by the firepit on the deck, or dine on our fresh catch at our new oyster bar. With a plenty of seats to encourage community gatherings, enjoy a light-hearted take on the region’s culinary delights.
A photo of Mile Marker One Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1835)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Gloucester
Booked 16 times today
Mile Marker One waterfront restaurant offers four season indoor dining and igloo dining on the marina with stunning views of fishing boats, some you'll recognize from television. We offer the freshest seafood, locally sourced direct from fishermen. The grass fed beef is amazing and you're never going to leave our restaurant hungry. We have fresh local clams, fresh local lobster, hake, halibut, and a stunning lobster grilled cheese sandwich with sage butter. We're about friends, family, fun and we even have music some Wednesdays. Local bartenders are always coming up with new drinks like our signature "Purple Rain." We host the Blue Fin Blowout each year in July.
A photo of Rossetti Restaurant of Beverly restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1779)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Beverly
Booked 33 times today
Rossetti Restaurant Beverlys menu features a mix of traditional Italian recipes fused with modern technique, served alongside innovative cocktails, wine and beer, in a contemporary setting with a deep focus on hospitality.
A photo of Ledger Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2640)
Price: Expensive
• American • Salem
Booked 53 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.
A photo of Post restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(149)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hamilton
Booked 17 times today
Even though Post is a new name for most of us, it has been an important part of South Hamilton history since 1924. The historic building at 16 Bay Rd. was home to the South Hamilton Post Office, and a place for residents to send and pick up letters. In response to the Great Depression, and a drop in the postage rate (from three cents to 2 cents), the Postmaster added more opportunities for residents to pick up their mail. At Post, which at the time was known as “the brick block building”, letters were piled on a table, and a bell was rung to let residents know that they could come and retrieve their mail. Keeping with that tradition, guests of Post will have an opportunity to “Ring the Bell”, which signifies that they have bought a beer for our hard working kitchen and waitstaff. Whether you are coming in to dine with family and friends, grabbing a drink and an appetizer, or picking up takeout on the way home, Post is here for you – rain or shine.
A photo of The Babe restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(63)
Price: Moderate
• American • Salem
Booked 11 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
A photo of Seaport Grille restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(605)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Gloucester
Booked 24 times today
Seaport Grille at Cruiseport Gloucester is located directly on the harbor with two decks for classic waterview dining. Our menu offers a wide range of delectable cuisines made with the freshest ingredients -including traditional New England seafood, surf & turf options, classic American plates, world-famous desserts and much more. Within the backyard of our restaurant lies the inner harbors of Gloucester, home to the oldest working waterfront in America. During the warmer months, you and your guests may want to experience dining on our outdoor deck or even our covered deck where you’ll feel the warm breeze and soak in the summer sounds of the harbor. Come for the menu, stay for the vibe!*ORDER TAKEOUT HERE: https://eat.chownow.com/discover/restaurant/31809 *
A photo of Fox Creek Tavern restaurant
4.3
Awesome(690)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Ipswich
Booked 8 times today
Comfort tavern food in an upscale atmosphere, featuring our Patio which is more than a slice of perfection!

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  • christa
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Dimitri was such a great server! The food was delicious and drinks were perfect.
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    Rossetti Restaurant of BeverlyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Beverly
    4.7
  • BrianneVIP
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Had lunch in an igloo, good food, great service Was a cold dreary day but cozy & warm with a “Flight of Mimosas” and was a lot of fun!
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    Mile Marker One RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Gloucester
    4.6
  • GayleVIP
    Greater Boston •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Beauport is the perfect place for a holiday celebration! It’s so beautifully decorated and festive, there is such a positive vibe and everyone is in such a happy mood! Jingle Bar was in full motion, love the relocation to the back of the lobby, so intimate and magical! We had dinner in 1606, needed a little more quiet time together and it was perfect! Our server was excellent, dinners were delicious (hard to choose next up with the new menu, cocktails, and food - so many great options! We all agree that a part of lobster bisque is the best around, including Boston! The burgers and pizzas are always a great choice, and scallops were delicious too! The restaurant, bar, lobby, and Jingle Bar wereall crowded, it was wonderful to see so many people out celebrating the holidays! The staffing was proportionate, never oh wait and the visibility of management ensuring everyone was being taken care of and enjoying themselves and the food or something. You don’t see everywhere! Also, it was nice to receive a personal check in from Chef Jon, wanting to be sure everything was as we liked it…and we loved everything! Looking forward to our friend event on Friday night, 14 of us will celebrate and enjoy a delicious and special meal together in the private dining room!
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    1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• American• Gloucester
    4.7
  • ROBERT
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Dec 2024
    The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the service was outstanding! I’ll definitely be back.
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    35 BeachPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manchester-by-the-Sea
    4.5
  • Carolyn
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 6 Oct 2024
    The restaurant and food is really good. 3 of us had great meals, 2 of us took home. Large portions. We felt bad for our server. Only 2 on, others called out. So they were running around inside and outside!! Crazy and crowded. But still delish.
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    The Farm Bar and Grille - EssexPrice: Moderate• American• Essex
    4.5

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