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Tavern At Stanton Lake Trail

100/100 (10 ratings)

100/100 (2 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Jake's Tavern

100/100 (1 ratings)

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

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Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

98/100 (74 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

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Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

West Meadow Farm Bakery

98/100 (161 ratings)

"If you have celiac or gluten intolerance and miss real bagels, you have to go here! Best bagels I've had in years - chewy and delicious. Their breads..."

Holly U

"I just had a wonderful everything bagel and purchased a day old blueberry muffin that I’m sure I will also enjoy. They are bread is wonderful I am..."

Lee Hemingway

"If I didn't specifically go there to get something for my celiac partner, I'd never have known they were gluten free. The bagles were..."

Alexander Ervin

"I have Celiac Disease and sometimes it can be hard to find good gluten free products. This bakery has the best gluten free bread and treats (muffins,..."

Wren Arvanetaki

"Very good for gluten free options. And no loss of flavor. Best bread i have eaten in Vermont. Come try it! You will return as..."

MaSoN jAR

"I have celiacs and I just visited here and the bagels bought are THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD! I've been trying for YEARS to find a gf cinnamon raisin..."

Tricia Jean

"I have been ordering their pizza crusts for years for myself and clients. I’ve never tasted a GF pizza so good!! Truly, it’s like a dream come..."

steph karner

"I have Celiac Disease and this is my new go-to bakery. Everything I have tried have been absolutely delicious. Definitely try the cream puffs and..."

l ruhlman

Lady Frances Crabhouse

97/100 (432 ratings)

"Probably the best fresh steamed crabs in Baltimore. Staff is very friendly and prices are great. Crabs are very..."

FRED Sakitey

"A church member recommended this place to me and I must say Lady Frances crabs was very meaty, nice size crabs as well, their price are reasonable..."

darrell jones sr

"We had small and medium sized crabs. All very very full and..."

Susan Farinetti

"Crabs are always good and pretty meaty. I've never been..."

Devon Potts

"Lady Frances knows how to steam crabs!!! They always come out perfectly. Heavy, full crabs and never watered down. Always our go to for crabs during..."

Libby N

"🦀🦀The best crab house I've been to. Great prices and delicious snow crabs and nice size Female and Male crabs. My new crab spot!..."

Tracy howell

"Lady Frances has the BEST crabs in Maryland!!! I absolutely love this crabhouse, I have been a customer for over 15 years and they are always good!..."

Christina Billups

"Always a pleasure to get crabs from..."

Julius Simpkins

Namaste Garden

95/100 (164 ratings)

95/100 (68 ratings)

Juice & Smoothies

Juice & Smoothies

Free off-street parking

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Accepts Credit Cards

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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..."

Jillian Homan

Healthy Haven Cafe

95/100 (52 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Discover

Village Creamery

94/100 (33 ratings)

Ripple On The Water

93/100 (93 ratings)

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

"The food was excellent! Location is quite nice with a view on the river and fishermen who are passing by. The only thing I personally didn’t enjoy..."

Lada Yunga

"Great new place on the water. There are a variety of places to sit, indoors, on the deck or at the bar. We elected to sit at the bar given the time..."

Lance Shaw

"Excellent, all around! We had a poutine special appetizer, with clam chowder. So yummy. We each had a scallop dish (mine was baked scallops and his..."

Erin McAleer

"We love this new place. The staff is very friendly the food is so delicious. Tuna is so buttery fresh and it is a cute design inside not to mention..."

viki racz

"The food here is great! I brought my best friend and our teen kids and everyone absolutely loved their meals! I had blackened salmon…so good! My..."

Gina Ellison

"Beautiful atmosphere. Amazing food. The drink menu was so well put together - the only place I’ve ever been that orang used by base-alcohol for..."

Weston Lustig

""Can we come back here tomorrow?" During our explorations of Salem, we decided to get out of the city to avoid a 3 hour wait for the restaurants in..."

Arwen Kathke

"This place is a must visit, it has it all. You can sit overlooking the water, spectacular views. The food is incredible, it is comparable to any of..."

Jacquie Magill

"Fabulous food! Blackened chicken sandwich was amazing. My husband had the shrimp burger. Loved it. Great not your average French fries that are ..."

K Stratt

"Best fried clams. Both a light batter and a crunchy taste. Excellent service and a family affair. Daughter greater, wife bartender, husband chef. ..."

Dick Bazirgan

"Our visit to this venue was such a fabulous experience that I have to share. First off the waiter was the best I've ever had. Secondly, and most..."

Nick Alutin

"We stopped by chance and had the best clam roll I've ever eaten. Light, crispy clams on a crusty, flavorful roll. Service was excellent and we met..."

Kim Tucker

"Four family members dined here last week and loved it. Food was served hot and quickly! Our clam chowder was awesome and spring roles were..."

SE Mink

"Stopped in for appetizers before a wedding, wasn't expecting the great experience. The food was fantastic, 1/2 plate of fried clams and pig wings. ..."

Mary Warren

"I'm not an expert on Clam Chowder by ant means, but I know from the Chowder I've tried soo far. Thicker is better in my book. My wife and I both..."

James Jackson

"I enjoyed a late lunch at Ripples. I was blessed to be served by the co-owner as I sat at the bar overlooking the Essex River. There are a variety of..."

Kenny Cousins

"Stopped in today on a whim. What a pleasant surprise! The service was the best and the food, superb. We were introduced to something new in the form..."

Andrew Joyce

"We went here for the first time since it was bought and changed from Periwinkles. Our experience from the time I called and made the reservation..."

Michelle Chaput

"What a great place to eat. The guy that served us was great. He made spot on recommendations. We had some Hawaiian beer in tap - very nice. He..."

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Irrawaddy Vt

93/100 (380 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Discover

Parking Available

Digital Payments

"Nepali Kitchen has the most delicious food - regardless of genre - in the Junction area. Their dishes are full of robust flavor and tender meat (if..."

Simone Mendes

"I had lunch here with a friend today. It's my first time dining here, but definitely not my last. I had the chicken jalfrezi with basmati rice. ..."

Kathy Meninger

"This was a fabulous place to get a gluten free, dairy free meal. I had the goat curry (yum. GF DF), and C got the chicken saag, which he loved. The..."

Emily Stewart

"So glad I found this lovely place on my trip to Vermont. Their momos were absolutely amazing. The ambience, the slow music, made it perfect for a..."

Aisha Azmeen

"Really enjoyed the house special thali. Good service, tasty..."

julie gilgore

"Incredible food & kind, fast service. It is such a gem of Essex, their saag paneer is some of the best I've ever..."

Hannah Duppen

"Love the food. Sometimes the food can be a little oily, just ask the cook to reduce and they will do it..."

Achala Gowda Lopez

"This place is amazing! The food is awesome we love coming here!! The food tastes so fresh and..."

KASSANDRA MASON

"Delicious food with plenty of options. Some reviewers mentioned the lack of salt, while I personally agreed for a couple dishes, it was easily..."

Max K.

"How ever their wait was long, due to their business being very busy, guess that's what you have to do for good..."

Curtis Morse

"Beyond incredible. I can’t even begin to describe the flavors in the dishes. My entire family can’t get enough of..."

Bob Metz

Minos Roast Beef

92/100 (223 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Alec Duckworth

Essex Clipper Dinner Train

92/100 (2459 ratings)

Parking Available

"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..."

Brooke Chang (KMC's Mom)

Chez Lin & Rays Restaurant

92/100 (220 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gift Cards Available

Outdoor Seating

Sweet Alchemy Bakery And Cafe

92/100 (310 ratings)

"Honestly The food and drinks are so good that I need to go in with a weekly budget. The hail kale salad is absolutely to die for. The dressing they..."

Laura Kirby Bol

"This is the best place on earth - seriously! If you are not vegan, don't shy away from it, the treats are amazing and my non vegan friends had no..."

Desiree Gunter

"Beautiful, comfortable atmosphere and the food was amazing! Healthy, fresh, everything hand prepared and most local sourced. The owner is friendly..."

Suzanne Tomlinson

"always been a huge fan of sweet alchemy's baked treats since trying them at pingala cafe so i knew i had to check this place out when it opened, an..."

Brian Vinal

"Amazing sweets clearly made with love and expertise! I've been gluten free and dairy free for six years and Sweet Alchemy has the best desserts I've..."

Roxanne Meuse

"awesome gluten free products. cakes are amazing. the Chocolate peanut butter cookie monster cake was a real..."

Rita Leopold Weisburgh

"In town visiting my daughter and son in law, I️ visited this delightful cafe. I️ sampled many of the baked goods- all were delicioso! And I️..."

Jules Bog

"This is my new favorite place! Friendly service, delicious healthy menu...love the avocado toast, tacos and bakery items...I should also mention how..."

Kim Horton

"I’m so glad I stopped in here! It is so delicious and has great service! As someone who is dairy free it’s hard to go anywhere that has those..."

Mary Papineau

"Not only is the food exceptional (I am systematically working my way through their menu), but the coffee is always delicious and the space radiates..."

Katherine Guttman

"Excellent food, great service and a beautiful space. Didn't have room for dessert but oh so thankful that we took a couple of treats home for..."

Carol Skon

"This place rocks, from service to food. Hands down best food..."

Fadil He

"I got a great feel for the place when I walked through the doors for the first time and the service is great and the sweets are as i expected and yes..."

Ricky Vinal Sr.

"The Four Sister's Bakery is the best bakery in town-- hands down. With every bite you will encounter plenty of flavor, creativity, and quality. The..."

Mariah Danae

"This place makes me happy. I am a nutritionist at Alternative Roots Wellness Center in Essex Junction and have many of my clients ask for..."

Akshata Nayak

"Our party of five thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast burritos, waffles and donuts. Gorgeous atmosphere and wonderful food. Excellent service. What more..."

Sharon Provencher

"Have had a number of items from this spot and they’re all super filling, fresh and delicious. Particularly love that Mac and Trees, the spring..."

Ali Hartman

"Delicious food and friendly staff! Charming cafe in a beautiful countryside setting. So many great items on their menu. While the name says it all,..."

Dustin Ellison

"I was in the area and when i have the time i love to search for new vegan places to eat. There's not MUCH close to where i reside but my expectations..."

Vegandad1217

"This place makes amazing gluten-free desserts! The carrot cake is a must-have and the blueberry crumble was also fantastic. They also make a very..."

Joey Shadel

"Very cute. Very Vermont. Awesome vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, etc food. Want a Mate Latte with oat milk and maple syrup? They can do that. Sweet..."

Dave Ventresca

"I live my life online as any good millennial does - I buy and eat and otherwise consume with reckless abandon via the internet, and am never moved to..."

Kit Gallagher

"Best vegan baked goods. Amazing vegan breakfast burrito. Love what they're doing. Keep on keeping on..."

Nick Cart

"I have never been to a better vegan establishment in my entire life. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, filling, aesthetically pleasing, and that..."

Ayla Bishop

Olive Oyl's

91/100 (274 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

DG Fitton

Pink Pig Cafe

91/100 (102 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

"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..."

Pamela Chepulis

Captain Joe's Crabhouse

91/100 (193 ratings)

"I highly recommend this place for Crabs. I've never been..."

Kelly Beauchamp

"The best crabs ever! The customer service is amazing too. They crabs are always hot, meaty and that seasoning is like a drug lol. Try them.. you..."

Ayesha Rahmaan

"Great people! Great Seafood! The Only place I will get crabs from! Highly recommended better then all the rest! A little family owned amazing crab..."

Kayla Chamberlain

"Excellent crabs, highly recommend! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Thank you Captain..."

Rhonda Miller

"Thank you Captain Joe for coming in at noon today so I could get the best crabs around! All the way from Masontown Wv it is worth the..."

Monica Shifflett

"Had to do a bond in Baltimore yesterday. Impossible to be this close and not grab a quick dozen of 65's to take with me. Always awesome never..."

Karen Jones

"Best crabs in Essex! Great prices! The owners Debbie and Joe are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet! Five out of Five in my..."

Kyle White

"My favorite crab spot for over 10 yrs not one bad experience and the customer service is..."

Play-action Jones

"I love there crabs they r the best ppl go here and get them they taste..."

Renarda Boss Branche

"Crabs are Excellent! Great price . Worth it..."

Renee Bright

"My fiancee and I came here a lot. Always buying 2 dozon crabs, and they were always good. Now that he passed away, I guess I'll be stoping for a..."

Margie James

"Always great crabs. � never been let down. Great..."

Brandy Howell-Jones

"Thank you for the awesome crabs..."

Lucy Sporrer

"The BEST crabs I've had in a long time! Crabs are always heavy and meaty. I haven't had a bad crab..."

Lisa Booker

"Best crabs in the area! Great prices. Will definitely..."

Ricky Green

"Just discovered this gem. Great pricing and crabs were..."

Mandy Frye

"Crabs are great here. Well worth the drive and..."

Jackie Brown

"Great Crabs, decent prices, great..."

Heath W

"Great service, just picked up some today and the crabs was nice and meaty. I will be returning..."

April Butler

"Crabs are my favorite. My husband drove me from NC to MD to get them. I checked reviews online first. Thank you to all of the people who gave a..."

SaQuanna James

"Best crabs ever and the staff are great--excellent customer service!! The Zahner family referred us and it's now our "go to" for crabs. Each..."

Colleen DeBoy

Endy's Grill

91/100 (893 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

"Experience is always Awesome. Food is always Awesome. Service was great. Our waitress was very knowledgeable, friendly & attentive. 0 Complaints!..."

Shaleese Slater

"I waited until I tried this place twice before leaving a review. My 1st time was last week and I just got home fries with cream chipped beef on top..."

Dana Inches

"Decide to search for omelette instead of breakfast. Good thing I did. Best omelette I've had since the Belloc Diner closed. And a crab omelette to..."

David Higgins

"I just had the best 3 egg omelette with a side of scrapple. Service by Megan is still the best 👍 I just had breakfast with a good friend of mine...."

Bill Casagrande

"Best place ever. The food is great, the servers treat you like you are family. If I could rate this place higher, I would. I highly recommend this..."

heather kennedy

"Great breakfast spot. The sausage gravy over biscuits is a reason to go here all by itself. Also, love the music selection they play here, not sleepy..."

Adam Magness

Boat House Grille

90/100 (1131 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"So my first time at The Boat House.... I've been to the Blue Marlin many times and the food is great and the Boat House does NOT disappoint! ..."

Jennifer Santarelli

"1st visit to Boat House Grill, Essex, MA last Saturday. Arrived 4:20PM, seated right away at table near fireplace w/family. "Terrific" Broiled..."

Douglas Serven

"Salmon tower, fish tacos, filet mignon and some other spicy salmon dish - all were excellent Service was..."

Pam Jaworski Thompson

"At first was upset because after making a reservation for 9 to be upstairs .. told had private room, when we arrived hostess tried to bring us..."

Karen McCaslin Long

"Superior quality food and generous portions. The clam chowda is loaded with clams and not super thick. You will not find better steamers ANYWHERE! ..."

George Atamian

"It was a long wait but had great conversations and had drinks while waiting. Food and service was great!! Definitely a place I will to go back..."

Bob Daley

"Enjoyed some appetizers at the bar. Cherrystones and oysters. Husband had the spicy shrimp and we also had the fried brussel sprouts. Adam our..."

Carrie-lynn Hubisz

"I’ve been here several times and frequently request we go here when meeting up with my girlfriends. I love the food, atmosphere, drinks and..."

Gelle Marie

"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..."

A Vargas

Cape Ann Pizza

90/100 (401 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Lucas O'Neil

Woody's Pub Grub

89/100 (95 ratings)

Accepts Credit Cards

"I'm not a seafood kind of girl but I must saw I tried my husbands Rockfish tenders and they were amazing. We also had the mozzarella moons which were..."

Linda Wilson

"Great spot !!! $11 steak night every Tuesday night. 16 oz. New York strip & 2 sides. Was killer ! Good eats. $2 Bud bottles til 6pm. See..."

Lee Johnson

"The food is worth every trip. Amazing food Regular prices. Shush its mine..."

matthew frederick

"Our server was awesome. Consistently checked on us and so pleasant. I believe her name was savanna. Food was very good also. Nice..."

Vicki Campbell

"One of the best kept secrets something new every week. Try them once and you'll keep..."

Ray Martin

"Very laid back atmosphere! The food is very delicious! Definitely feeling the crab cake special. Every Wednesday $15 crab cakes and boy are they..."

Robert Barnes

"I've been to Woodys twice within a week. First time I had the crab cakes with mashed potatoes and spinach. Second time I had the red meatloaf with..."

Trish Freyer

"Great food, great service, call ahead to see if they have the brussel sprouts on special. They are..."

Ken

Pizza John's

89/100 (5318 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is always delicious and the staff is excellent. This is our third dinner party there and we always leave happy. Ms Maria is the best..."

Sarah Belzner

"Love it as always...best pizza anywhere... Staff is always friendly... i am never disappointed in the food or the..."

Gloria Shryock

"The Good: The restaurant was clean, the employees were very nice and helpful, and the food was made in a reasonable amount of time. There were..."

Judgment Day

"This was my first time here and this was absolutely some of the best pizza I have had in forever! My family and I came here for mother's day, got 2..."

Amber Sheets

"Quick and friendly service. Great food. I got the meat raviolis. Kinda pricey on some items. Was told we couldn't have a refill on our soda..."

Claudette Wriston

"Enjoying time with my kids softball club. Busy for a Wednesday evening. Received my order in 20min. They have some games for the kids. You order your..."

Michelle Spencer

"Great pizza ! The secret is to get double cheese on your pizza ! Lots of other food items to choose from (great desserts and shakes!!). Alcohol is..."

Aron McLeod

"The food was good. The customer was great. In a family establishment I'd expect free..."

Lakeia Newkirk

"Pizza and their other food was really good their pizza was probably in my top four however the pizza was really expensive not a lot of us went and..."

Christina Solomon

"Absolutely one of the best around, nice people and they have the best looking to pizza. Onions, bacon and ground beef is my favorite and it's top..."

Lenny Handfinger

J.t. Farnham's

88/100 (1816 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"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..."

Mark Pagliarulo

Pearl Street Pub

88/100 (119 ratings)

"Inexpensive and friendly. No real atmosphere, but that is made up for by the crew of regulars. Darts and a jukebox. Open mic,..."

Annie Voorhees

"Good strong drinks. Friendly service. Walk ins welcome. Lol. Locals watering..."

Todd Tomasi

"Love Sunday afternoon..."

Joline Cosman

"It has an awesome friendly atmosphere. A local pub with great food... Kind & courteous staff.... A great place to stop after work or for a nightcap...."

Steven Towne

"Sunday morning Bloody Mary is a must here! Nice staff, great drinks, Essex bars are the..."

Steven Hoyt

"Great time good..."

Mike McLemore

Upper Crust Vermont

88/100 (0 ratings)

"I've been ordering from Viet Thai at least once a week for two years and have never been disappointed. Literally every meal I've had has been..."

Meghan Rhodes

"Hit and miss. •••••••••••••••••• First time there was good/decent. The next time, we waited FORTY-FIVE minutes..."

M. K.

"Great take out! Prices seem high but portions are large and the quality excellent. Very pleased by COVID-19 precautions (take out only) and prompt..."

Heather Kenyon-Haff

"The server was surprisingly helpful and kind. I am seeing her face while writing this review. The soup was great. I will come back whenever I visit..."

Reggie

"My favorite Thai restaurant in Vermont! Definitely worth it if you have to go a bit out of your way to eat here. The food is well seasoned, super..."

A M

"The food was great, fast, and they were friendly on the phone. They also have an updated menu online and very strict COVID precautions. Definitely a..."

Jonathan Klein

Chef's Table At The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa

88/100 (37 ratings)

Boat House Grille

87/100 (1159 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

A Vargas

87/100 (196 ratings)

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