3.5*. Got takeout. Solid burger, cooked perfectly medium rare. I love that they had a gluten free bun, but it wasn't a very good one. Solid ramen fries, though I'm not a big ramen fry person. The sweet potato fries were decent, but very wet and limp. I'll give a little leeway on them bc this was delivery. I tried a taste of a poke bowl and it was good as well. read more

Very happy with this place-- we've been 3-4 times since my little health issue in April. Fun menu with a good number of vegetarian choices, and fresh sushi. Service is provided by a great staff who actually remember us (not quite by name, but K is very pretty, and I have a mug...). Good wine selection, interesting cocktails, plenty of outside seating. We've been during slow and peak hours, and service was always timely. If this all sounds a wee bit generic, it's only because there're too many superlatives I could use, all positive. It's easier to tell you to just go already! read more

We recently had a large private group in for cocktails the night before our wedding, and Alchemy was fantastic. The drinks were great, the staff was so easy to work with, and the space set aside for us was perfect for the 70ish people we had. We were so happy with everything, we went back for lunch a few days later since we were still in the area, and the food was fantastic for just the two of us as well - the curry fries are something I haven't seen anywhere else and are fantastic, and the bisque the potato crusted cod comes with is unbelievable. Really all around great experiences, both for a private event and for lunch! read more

I loved Alchemy when it was in Gloucester. It was a charming place, and the food was excellent. Sadly, that is not the case with the restaurant in Lynnfield. The service was excellent; the food, alas, was not. I ordered fish and chips, and my friend ordered sushi. The fried coating on the fish was gummy, and it formed a shell around the fish, which essentially was steamed inside it. It was very odd. I ate some of the fish, but the coating was awful. At least the fries were good! Our waitperson noticed that I hadn't eaten much of the fish and asked if there was a problem. I explained, and she insisted on taking it off our tab, even though I never would have asked her to. She was an excellent server, and genuinely sorry about the food. I am giving 2 stars because she was awesome. There are many good restaurants on Market Street. Eat somewhere else! read more

I had an amazing experience at Alchemy! Great service and atmosphere. Food was delicious. Sarah who worked at the bar did an amazing job. Highly recommend!! read more

I was wrapping up a weekend visiting Boston (go Sox!) and decided to give this a go for Sunday brunch. If you want a vibe, diverse menu and maybe 1/2 dozen oysters with your preferred beverage, this is the place, if you are nearby. If I am in the area again, will be back and will hit the oyster happy hour as I missed it this go around. read more

Had the Koren Ribs / Maki roll for lunch and we also got the Cubano. Delicious- and Service was prompt and courteous. Looking forward to going back! Definitely recommend!! read more

Amazing food and service! Very on top of things with service and prompt in all ways. The food taste amazing and was displayed so well. The environment of the restaurant was so lovely as well! Really enjoyed our time :) read more

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Went with my finacee for a cocktail and a bite to eat at the bar. We love to go out and try different venues for drinks and appetizers and experience the vibe of a place. When we walked in (Wed, about 6:30) the place was 20% occupied. I thought maybe it had something to do with it being the holiday shopping season. We grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered some drinks (vodka martinis). The drinks were pretty good and came out quickly. Despite the staid atmosphere, I was encouraged. Then things went downhill. The bartender, while somewhat busy (remember, 20% crowd), never stopped by to check up on us, despite our being in plain sight. She never met our eyes, paid us 0 attention, and basically ignored us for about an hour. My fiancee noticed we weren't being singled out - she was basically ignoring most of the people around the bar. About 45 minutes into our conversation, she finally came around and took our meal orders. We ordered steak frites and a side of truffle fries. The truffle fries were OK, but the rest of the meal came out 1/2 hour late and was cold. The quality of the food was also poor. Please understand, we are far from food snobs. If you want 5-star service, you go to a 5-star restaurant. Got it. You calibrate your expectations to the venue you choose. All good. We like everything from street stands to high-end restaurants and pretty much everything in between. This was just low-quality food served by a grouchy person. Odd characteristic for a bartender. To top it off, the manager was there, walking around, mostly looking at his phone. I suggest that in the future he pay closer attention to his staff and the experience of his patrons vs. his Twitter feed. Terrible experience. Will not go back and won't be surprised if they are out of business by the summer of 2023. read more

Enjoyed visiting this place right around when brunch was ending on the weekend. It was easy to get outdoor seating and wasn't too crowded. There was a Jazz band playing for brunch, which was a good ambiance. Service was good, and food came out from the kitchen pretty fast. My only nitpick is that the menu could do a better job describing what it is you're getting. More on that below, but if you're an adventurous eater you'll be fine. I started off with the brunch bloody mary, which was very rich in a good way. It had plenty of horseradish, which I think is sorely lacking in most restaurant bloody mary recipes, but it's not listed on the menu, and I could see it being too much to not have it mentioned on there. Since we were waiting for the brunch menu to roll off, we gave the karaage wings a try, since karaage is objectively awesome and was on both menus. If you've had karaage before, you know that they usually have a bit of a dry coating. These ones are a little more wet and very much resemble pok pok wings that are more in a Vietnamese style. They also prominently featured Szechuan numbing pepper. Both of us thought they were delicious, but they weren't what we thought we were getting and putting numbing pepper in a dish without labeling it might not go over well with everyone. Onto the entrees, we got the chef's choice sampler sushi and the crying tiger salad. The fish was fresh and had a nice combination of sushi and sashimi. Exactly as you'd expect from a good sushi place, and if you're coming here for raw fish you wont be disappointed. The crying tiger salad ordered by my wife looked great on paper, but the problem was that it was spicier than expected (spicy isn't listed, only sweet) and had a strong lemongrass flavor. These are fine things to have in a dish, but should be labeled as such. She doesn't like spicy or lemongrass, so we swapped it for the the BBLTA with ramen fries. The BBLTA was as expected, a hearty sandwich with heirloom tomatoes and delicious. The ramen fries were also delicious and pretty much as expected, a sodium-enriched treat. Will we go back? The food and service were great and it was easy to eat outside. We weren't exactly sure what we were getting, but next time we'll ask more questions. read more

I'm staying in the area and found this place online. The menu seemed funky and interesting so I decided to try it. It was a great experience. I had the burrata with fig to start. I will say the bread was a bit tough and salty, but the flavors went so well with the cheese. I usually find myself adding salt to burrata but here it isn't needed. That bit of crunch with the fig spread was just enough texture to compliment with the burrata. I had the halibut for my entree and it was cooked to perfection. It is a thicker fish and to get that flake perfectly shows the quality in the kitchen. The texture of the mushroom and beluga lentils went so well with the fish. It was mealy,earthy, and hearty which complimented the flaky halibut very well. They also have an array of sushi and cocktails, although I decided on a pilsner. Ashley was my server and she was fantastic. Overall a great meal! read more

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We went there with our grand kids and the other set of grand parents. We did have reservations. Service was excellent and we were told a short delay of food. I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly and very tasty. Grand kids had the chicken with fries. Everyone enjoyed the fries. My husband had seafood as well and he loved it. The other grand parents had chicken tacos with sauce on the side. They liked their food as well. The chef came out to see how we enjoyed the food. We, all, gave him a thankful acknowledgement of a good meal. We were comfortable there and took our time eating. We would definitely go back there. Thank you to Alchemy for a superb time with the family. read more

Poor service, poor food, poor drinks. It has no resemblance to the place I used to go in Manchester. I took the bullet fir you all, don't waste your time read more

Today, I decided to try the Alchemy. It's my first time here and so far the servic e is great. I ordered a Mocktail via recommendation, toro carphacio and the ramen. The Mocktail was good and the toro carphacio was very delicious; however, I would of liked some instruction on how to eat it since it came in a wild setup. As for the ramen, the taste was spot on. I was just confused why they have the fried stuff on top, as it would be good without it as well. Overall this japanese fusion resturamt is a 4.75/5 on my book. Especially the service and food and everything. read more

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Just sat at the bar for over 11 minutes waiting for a drink. I received no eye contact with the bartender, zero acknowledgement. It wasn't slammed either just a normal late lunch crowd. PLENTY of stools available. They need to train their female bartender to hustle and acknowledge patrons coming into the bar area. Now, I am over at another establishment enjoying a cosmo. read more

My boyfriend and I went here on a whim when we were in the area. We were wonderfully surprised. The food was delicious, the drinks were to die for, and our server Matt was great! The maki sushi was somewhat expensive, but there was honestly way more than I expected and was pretty filling. It was pretty quiet, but also a weekday night so I can't speak for normal noise levels. All in all, a great experience and we can't wait to go back! read more

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Excellent service at the bar. Delicious pear and elderflower martini. It offers a spacious dining area and wasn't too loud on a late Saturday afternoon. Food was very good. Recommend the baked Gouda appetizer. read more

I recently dined at Alchemy for the first time in a while, I have nothing but good things to say! I had gotten there about 30 minutes earlier on my reservation (anticipated more traffic) and the hosts were awesome and pulled some strings! our server was equally as awesome! Jayna made us feel right at home and took good care of us the entire way through! My friend and I were unsure on what we wanted to eat and drink but Jayna recommended us great picks for both! We were too full for dessert but she advised us on some top picks for the next time we visit Alchemy! Based on her service we will happily come back sooner rather than later! read more

When I had attended alchemy last Tuesday, I was surprised with how delicious the espresso martini tasted. Valentina the bartender provided the best martini I ever had. It looked so irresistible I drank it before I could take a photo. Will be coming back again for the service and the martinis! I read more

Part of the Serenitee family of restaurants, And like all the others, it's really good. The special French fries that had a Ramon seasoning was so amazing. Sushi is always great at their restaurants. Service was really good as well. It's more pricey than the others but probably because it's in the Lynnfield Marketplace. read more

The service was exceptional. Our wait person (female) was just lovely and so accommodating. The food was good. My rib appetizer (which was my entree) was a little tougher than I would have hoped for. The fries were yummy. I would definitely go there again. I probably should have just given it a a 5 star review. read more

Had a great experience here! Bartenders were really friendly and food was amazing! Highly recommend starting with the Ramen Fries. read more

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We've been going to Maggie's for years and we finally decided to check out Alchemy. I was really disappointed. I got the general gao's tofu, which was described as crisped firm tofu. It came with three pieces of soggy tofu, and the sauce tasted like pure vinegar. I'm a millennial so I will never send a dish back, but this wasn't edible. The problem was our waitress never came back to check on us and we couldn't flag her down. The next time she stopped by was to bring the check. At that point it wasn't worth saying anything. I heard their sushi is phenomenal, but we'll be sticking with Maggie's instead. read more

I heard good things about Alchemy so decided to stop in last night and give it a try. I sat at the bar and though it wasn't crowded no one waited on me for 10 minutes so I left. I probably will give Alchemy another chance as everyone has off days but at this point there are other choices in the area that seem to be more welcoming.... read more

I loved the deviled eggs! Manager was good in responding to a problem. Will return to enjoy more eggs .

We live in West Medford and enjoyed TWK/The Spot very much until it closed. We needed to pick something up at Lunette at MarketStreet (another excellent place!), realized that we had a gift certificate to Serenitee restaurants, and had always wanted to try Alchemy. We had our dog with us and the visiting manager Chris and his team could not have been nicer or more hospitable making our evening incredibly fun. We didn't feel comfortable having him in the outdoor dining area even though it is allowed, but there are MarketStreet picnic tables just outside that area. Understandably we could not order alcohol because we were not on restaurant grounds, but Chris and his team went out of their way to take great care of us, and our dog! He even brought a big dog bowl full of water! He brought us ice water, plates, napkins, and utensils. We didn't expect any of this! Our house burrata app, roasted beet salad, and fish and chips entree were all perfect. Great service, fun atmosphere, excellent food. We will be back and are going to check out Maggie's Farm in Littleton, and the new Maggie's Farm II in Billerica when it opens in the fall! "Good on ya Serenitee and Alchemy! Chris is a keeper! read more

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Burger was overcooked. Burger was so greasy I couldn't even pick it up. Food reminded me of something that should be on an episode of Restaurant Impossible. Wouldn't let my dog eat the food. read more

Stopped by Alchemy on a whim while shopping. Classy bar, reasonably quiet even though it had quite a few people. The menu is attractive, we had two salads - Cobb and Crying tiger and both were large and delicious. The server Alex was very courteous and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

Walked in as was seated immediately. Our drink order was taken and then we waited...for a very long time. Thankfully there was live music to keep us entertained. Restaurant wasn't to busy I just feel they were short handed so I will not fault them on the. Also I'll admit the waitress took our drinks off our bill without us even complaining one time. The food was great but the meatloaf was not really on par with the rest of our food. Would definitely visit again and we loved the live music. read more

Recently went here for lunch with my husband, menu looked great and we were eager to try this place out. Restaurant is very nice, clean, good decor and spacious. They also have a patio area that would probably be great in the warmer months. We started with the dumplings which had chicken and lemongrass. They had great flavor and were nice and crispy. We also got a couple of cocktails which were good, but my husband's drink had a very strong anise flavor despite that not being listed in the ingredients. For entrees we got the chicken ramen and cacio e pepe. The ramen was hot and flavorful, but seemed more chicken soup like than ramen like (lacked Asian flavors/garnish. The cacio e pepe was a huge disappointment. While edible, I swear little to no cheese was in the dish. Cacio e pepe is one of my favorite dishes so to have it so poorly executed was a bummer. I'd try this place again, but I would focus more on their tapas menu and not get the pasta dish again. It's worth checking out, but some dishes are hit or miss. read more

Wanted to try a new restaurant for a change, and I'm surprised to say I was disappointed. I usually dine at McDonalds restaurants, and I am a fan of their pizza. I will say, not eating in my car was a nice change. I was hoping for 'wizardry' and I got it... they managed to turn perfectly good ingredients into bad meals. I hope that this place improves, but I suspect I'll return to "mickie dees" for my usual 3-6 nights a week. read more

This place has a long, long way to go to live up to the excellent reputation it had when it was in Gloucester, MA. What can you say about a lunch date with friends, outside on the delightful patio, where you have to ask for your waitress four times and it takes 10 minutes to get a bottle of sparkling water delivered to the table. Is anyone training these folks? The menu was quite underwhelming (and very hard to read with a funky font that somebody thought was artistic but it's not - it's just difficult). It's clear this is sushi place so how about more different sushi combinations. Seems like they just want to sell you their speciality rolls (which my luncheon pal said hers was pretty unremarkable). I had a poke bowl that should have been listed on the menu as "the mini poke bowl." I generally like Serenitee restaurants and have been a fan for long time. But sadly the only thing they kept for this venture was the old Alchemy name. Maybe that's why on a beautiful, sunny day it was pretty easy to score a table outside at 12:30 and the inside was practically empty. read more

Nice place to go for drinks or date. We had a problem with the hostess. We sat at the bar right in front of her and were told she would let us know when our table was ready. We had reservations. My husband asked her at some point and she said they were getting the table ready. We didn't want to keep asking but after another 15 minutes we asked again and she said she didn't want to bother us. Then she sat us two feet from where we were at the bar at a high top. The food was ok not bad not fantastic but hostess left a bad impression. read more

My friend and I came for lunch 3 weeks ago, and I loved it. The menu was really interesting, but I had the House Hamburger which had sautéed onions, marinated tomatoes, bacon, plus! It was scrumptious and cooked to order. The fries were the best I've had in years! Our waitress was pleasant and extremely attentive-much appreciated. The only negative was that my friends entre salad had wilted greens, as if if had been premade and sat in the refrigerator too long-never a good idea. I will definitely return and try their beef ribs or lamb the next time. read more

Went back again! Spicy poke bowl was great along with the drinks. We had to get the calamari because it was so good last time. My daughter had the Alchemy burger which she liked except for the bun which was burnt. The drinks take a while to get to you but they are made well. My other daughter got the Shaggy dog sushi, again, and she still loves it. The chicken wings were good, they need to do that as a meal! This review is 4.5 stars because drinks are slow and the burger bun was burnt. There was also a live musician who sounded great. read more

The chicken and waffles appetizer was fantastic! So good. It, unfortunately went down from there. My steak tips were tasteless and SO tough I could not eat half of them. The mashed potatoes were cold and tasteless. My husband's cobb salad had an awful tough texture to the chicken that made him not finish it. We had high hopes, but won't be back. Promising menu and nice atmosphere, but food fell short. read more

Great service and food! The tuna poke bowl is amazing and our kids loved their food as well. Can't wait to go back!

We went for after dinner drinks. Service was great and the ambiance was casual and fun. Our outdoor bartender, Joey, was helpful and knowledgeable, he made our night! read more

Food was very good. We ordered the chicken dumplings which arrived hot and were delicious. We tried two sushi rolls we enjoyed, both tasted fresh. It took a little longer than expected to get our food but not a huge deal. Our food was delivered by a food runner, after our appetizer arrived our server never stopped by to check on us until long after we finished our entrees. A little disappointing given we would have ordered additional drinks and dessert but ultimately opted to enjoy those at another spot to avoid waiting any longer. I think we'd order takeout next time. read more

Always heard great things from when they were open in Gloucester but never got to try it until now. This is definitely our new favorite serenitee restaurant. Great electric menu, quality sushi bar, and beautiful space. Great addition to MarketStreet! read more