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Chez Lin & Rays Restaurant

92/100 (220 ratings)

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92/100 (68 ratings)

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Boat House Grille

90/100 (1131 ratings)

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"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

J.t. Farnham's

88/100 (1816 ratings)

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"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

Boat House Grille

87/100 (1159 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Gift Cards Available

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Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

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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

Woodman's Of Essex

86/100 (4655 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Seafood Platters

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Wheelchair Accessible

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"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..."

C Hill

Blue Marlin Grill

85/100 (1311 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

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Seafood Platters

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

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"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..."

Phil Brouillette

Village Restaurant

85/100 (1976 ratings)

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"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..."

Shahedul Islam

The Griswold Inn

85/100 (2017 ratings)

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"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..."

Lewis Harry

Windward Grille Restaurant

84/100 (795 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

"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..."

V

"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...."

Jack Conant

Ray's Seafood Market & Restaurant

83/100 (660 ratings)

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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..."

Rob Geg

89/100 (250 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

"We stayed at the Essex Resort & Spa for our anniversary weekend, and made dinner reservations at Junction as it was promoted to be an interactive..."

Food of CT

"Excellent food and quirky decor. Posh hotel located on beautiful grounds. There's a tavern next door that's supposed to have superior pub food;..."

Heather Sedgeman

"Amazing selection of draft beers! Great cocktail lost too. Great meal and service. Braised short rib was delicious. Highly..."

Paul Jeffrey

"Chef seats were amazing. He cooked the tomahawk steak perfectly. I highly recommend this..."

Matthew Higgins

"The Junction hosted our rehearsal dinner. The food and drinks were great. My guests had an incredible time. Can't say enough about the awesome..."

Jeffrey Savarino

"We had a fantastic experience. They do small seating's with an open kitchen. When we dined on a Tuesday night their was a single waitress which gave..."

Kevin Davies

"Junction at The Essex never ceases to amaze me with what they bring to the table (pun intended). The presentation is only surpassed by the flavor,..."

Randy Abair

Essex Seafood

80/100 (1000 ratings)

Seafood Platters

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

"Outstanding seafood and kids meals were delicious. Baked haddock boat w/ onion rings were great. Both The fried calamari and clam chowder soup were..."

Peter Chobanian

"Just as good as the "big name" fish shacks that draw in tourists, without the line. The batter could use a little seasoning, but nothing a bit of..."

Marianne Bolduc

"This is our new go to seafood place. The portions are plentiful, tastes great and the prices aren't too..."

Mazzle D

"I ordered the Fisherman (Seafood) Plate. The price was a little hefty 38.99, no local clams due to Red Tide in the area, the ones served were from..."

Kristen Park

"Nice place. It's counter service but they have a nice dining area. Food was ready fast. I got lobster roll and fries and both were very good. We also..."

Ellen Bartel

"Wow. I've had many, and I mean MANY, fried clams in my life and these were some of the best I've ever had. In my top 3. I can't forget to talk about..."

Rusty Beaver

"Practically empty at 2PM, great food with generous portions. Very clean, extra tartar sauce provided with a smile. Not crazy about the cole slaw, but..."

Steve Buccieri

"The sea food is good but I would say it is on par with most places. I ordered the fried clams meal and thought the ratio of clams to onion strings..."

Stephen

"Great fresh seafood eatery! I went with a friend and we split both our meals, mine a lobster roll with onion rings, my friends a clam boat with fries..."

Donna Brady

"My family's #1 go to place for some delicious fried seafood plates. We usually all go for the 4 seafood plate which has generous portions of fried..."

M C

Carlson's Landing

79/100 (194 ratings)

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Joyce's Noodle House

77/100 (496 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

"I’ve been going to Joyce’s for over 15 years! The food is great, the service is consistent and Joyce is so sweet to my kids. She feels like..."

Michele O'Grady Peliel

"The food was amazing and fresh definitely going back!!! People were nice and very..."

Tammy Lamphere

"Great service, great food, great prices. What more could anyone ask for. Thanks Joyce's for a great..."

Anne Harper

"Simply awesome! Amazing service ... Great..."

Jocelyn Meilleur

"Great service! Great food! Great prices! Will be back..."

Emily Lasell

"Awesome food , excellent service ! Our go to Chinese restaurant , the best around..."

Neil Bowley

"The food is phenomenal and Joyce is warm and hospitable. I simply love this ..."

Tepsii Thendo Lufuno Tshikororo

"So fresh and delicious! The staff is exceptionally..."

Raeleen Bedard

"Peking duck is so delicious ... Also the steam little bun so GOOD !!! We'll be back. Love this..."

Winnie Winnie

"ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CHINESE FOOD IN VERMONT AND WITHIN 100 MILES. ALL FOOD PREPARED FRESH AND NOT PRE PREPARED. WIILL CATER SPECIAL FOOD REQUESTS FOR..."

Cheryl N Bruce Spaulding

"Never have I left an Americanized Asian Restaurant feeling content and not overwhelmingly full. Their food was light but there was plenty of it. The..."

Gina Rogers

"Best sesame seed chicken in essex and in Vermont from what I've had. This place has wonderful food and pretty good service. I mainly order out so I'm..."

Javon Tetreault

"We have eaten there before the pandemic and have had takeout on numerous times and have always been happy with the experiences. There is a wide..."

Fred Hodgdon

"Consistently friendly and warm staff, food is always fresh and made PROPERLY, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you receive! We will..."

Tyler Scott

"Above average for Chinese restaurants and better than many restaurants in the area. We had lunch here and the lunch menu had good prices and a nice..."

Brad Dinwiddie

75/100 (945 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

"If I had to write my review with just one word, that one word would be go! Fabulous food with an upscale casual atmosphere directly on the Essex..."

Russell Harry

"Everything was great. Our server Linda was on point and very personable. Just a joy to have as a server. Sully and his crew in the bad of the house..."

Aaron Poole

"My husband and I found C. K. Pearl by a happy accident after driving from Derry, NH to eat at The Clam Box, which is apparently closed on Tuesdays...."

Dianne Hubbard

"Fabulous brunch experience! THE BEST spinach eggs benedict I've ever had. Mike, our server, was so personable and efficient. Great jazz and stunning..."

Cathy Savoie

"My favorite place in the North Shore of Boston. The food is outstanding! Beautiful location overlooking the Essex River. Great place for brunch or..."

Rosali Silva

"Some friends & I went for the Jazz Brunch yesterday, & once again, it was fantastic!! I love everything about this place. The food was great, the..."

Staci Antonelli

"Very fresh, delicious oysters. Clam chowder was excellent, served with a fried clam garnish on top - great, tasty touch! Grilled salmon and roast..."

David Lucas

"C.K Pearl catered an very large evnt for us in the swealtering heat. Can not thank the crew that came enough. You were freindly and Professional ...."

Christine Simpson-McIntosh

"Oh. My. God. That's all I have to say. Went for brunch got the regular eggs Benedict with spinach.. best dish I've ever had! Complements to the chef!..."

Erika Marquis Noble

"Food was very good all around! Brought family from out of state-high marks from everyone-best clam chowder my Grandfather ever had, grandmom gave..."

Kathy Ward

"Food doesn't get any better than This! New England charm and Seafood with a view. The redhead manager there is well organized and keeps things moving..."

Lisa Cicoria Bain

"I patronize Pearl's on the reg for Sunday brunch. Their bloody mix has me begging to be sold a bottle. Usual order is eggs florentine and steak and..."

Liz Koch

"We came in for drinks in the late afternoon, and should have stayed for dinner. We had a less than great experience up the road... Loved Megan the..."

Bex Ineffex

"C.k. Pearl is our go-to for great cuisine on the North Shore. The smoked jalapeño margarita is just the beginning. Consistently excellent..."

Nancy Hinckley

"Great service, great food! The BEST Steamers I've had in many years, great local crafted, draft..."

John Micheal Marcinkevich

"Fish tacos! With fried haddock, pickled red cabbage, chipotle lime crema, spicy pineapple and sprouts, they had a fresh, bright flavor profile, if a..."

Lauren Omartian

"The (clam) "Chowdah" was perhaps the best I ever had! Full of clams, and the bacon and fried clams on top were such a treat!! I was impressed that..."

Mandi K

"Situated on the Essex River and a perfect setting for our rehearsal dinner. The restaurant catered wonderfully to our group of seventeen and managed ..."

Mo Chase - Powers

"In my opinion this is one of the best overall restaurants in the North Shore. Whether you're going on a date or family, it never disappoints. The..."

Gustavo Herrera

"We had a great meal here, good cocktails, and fine service. The full bellied clams were recommended, and very yummy. They also have smoker, and..."

Joseph Allen

"A great restaurant with nice views and good food! It was extra pleasant experience for this was the first family meal out since the pandemic. The..."

Yiya Ba

"Dinner for 3, at 1830. King Ralph was out waiter, it was Halloween. Ordered the lobster carbona and the fried calms. Dessert was a pumpkin cranberry..."

B Rod

"Eclectic menu, frequently updated. Serving staff are usually rather good. Food quality, value for money all excellent. And the views across the..."

Justinjpw JPW

"Spectacular supper along the Essex River with the perfect combo of delicious food, beautiful view and first rate service! Their clam chowder is..."

Beckie Hunter

"Probably one of the best seafood restaurants in Cape Ann. The oysters and shrimp cocktail are some of the best raw bar items I’ve ever had. The..."

Winter Spiced Cranberry

River Watch Restaurant

70/100 (1321 ratings)

Parking Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Took my family down for crabs and got seated on the brand new patio that overlooks the water and boats! The new summer menu is awesome! Try the Clams..."

Nick Ruocco

"Consistently great food and drinks, excellent and friendly service, freshly and nicely upgraded facilities, live music, and unbelievable water views...."

Chris Starr

"We had our 20-year High School reunion at Riverwatch and it was amazing! The staff, the food, the bar, the view - it could not have gotten any..."

Tia Knott

"Awesome staff, love the renovations and the food is outstanding!!! Great live music and views are..."

Michael Rogers

"Had a great night tonight! Excellent service, had some wonderful food! The new floor outside is beautiful. Definitely a fun..."

Michelle Verrecchio Rizzuto Horodowicz

"We had our mom’s 60th birthday party here! It was great! All the staff was very nice and helpful. The owner even helped us pull off the surprise,..."

Melanie Hollingsworth

"What a great place to eat and enjoy great entertainment. The last two times there we had a great waitress. She always made sure we had..."

Dawn Wagner

"We always sit at the bar , the food ,drinks and service are Excellent ! All the bar tenders always have a great attitude..."

Jim Lhotsky

"Wings, great! Shrimp salad, wonderful! Everything else, not bad. Service was great too. Most importantly was the atmosphere and the first time I..."

Mike PL

"River Watch is a must visit. Excellent atmosphere, service and the broiled crab cakes are to not be overlooked. They (broiled crab cakes) are the..."

Faye Wilkinson

"Food was good and had live music. Plenty of seating and followed social distancing regs. Tables plenty far..."

Lee Siegel

"Great place, good food and the orange crushes are great. The seafood pizza is delicious. And the filet I got was cooked perfectly. They have nice..."

Melissa Croy

"Our first date: The mix drinks we're good. Customer service was excellent - Our waitress was attentive and helpful with menu choices. The atmosphere..."

Shey C

"The steamed crabs were great, however you MUST call ahead to make sure of the availability. Drinks and apps are priced fairly for happy hour, but..."

Chuck Johnson

"Great music, awesome food, and excellent service. Love the..."

Kristy Kratz

"I went to the River Watch for lunch, during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have a large outdoor dining area. I sat at the bar. The full menu is..."

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