This was our third time visiting this restaurant with my family, and since it's right here in…read moreSwampscott, we've really grown to enjoy the intimate and cozy atmosphere of the place. One of my favorite touches is that you can always see the chef hustling in the kitchen--it gives the restaurant such a personal and authentic feel. The ambience is lovely, and the staff is consistently attentive and professional. The service has always been excellent. As someone with a background in restaurant management, I do sometimes feel that the restaurant may be slightly overstaffed and could possibly benefit from a little more operational strategy. That being said, it never negatively affects the guest experience--the service is always seamless. We love the variety of the food, the coziness of the space, and the overall experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, and we will absolutely keep coming back!

Njord Haven is amazing! I had my doubts before arriving; two vastly different categories of cuisine…read moreon the same menu and somewhat blended? However, I must say, I was very pleasantly surprised with everything we had. The National Dish of Denmark (stegt flæsk) was incredible, the dumplings were jam packed with meat, and the Chinese Churros hit the spot. We came in about 50 minutes before closing and stayed long after, but the service was fantastic the whole time. We were thanked by the owner for coming in and were told that staying late was expected and well welcomed. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the music was a lot of fun. The restaurant faces the shore, so expect lovely views, especially around the golden hour. Overall, this place is an absolute gem. It's worth the trip from Boston or anywhere within a 50 mile radius, honestly.

Had dinner here for the first time on 9/5/26. My gf and I…read moreare always looking for new places to have our "date night dinners" and Scopa turned out to be a GREAT CHOICE!! I made reservations to be seated out in the patio which was very cool as we were seating right by the window so we had a nice view and the patio had a nice cool vibe, casual but intimate, perfect for a summer night. Our server was Angelina, she was so sweet & pleasant. We both ordered a cocktail & both choice the minestrone soup as our appetizer ( it was DELICIOUS, served piping hot and a perfect starter)! I chose the Chef's Haddock , gf chose the Orecchiette pasta, both entrees were cooked perfectly, I ate all of mine, gf had to take most of hers home (which was fine with me so I could eat it the next day for lunch)! We truly enjoyed everything about Scopa and we will definitely be back soon & keep Scopa on our " Great Date Night Dinner List"!

This was my first time at Scopa, and unfortunately, the experience was a bit subpar for me. My…read morefriend and I started with the oysters, crab cakes, and meatballs. The oysters were delicious, and the crab cake was probably my favorite of the starters. The meatball was interesting. It had pork and ground beef and was quite gamey, but it lacked the flavor I was expecting. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken broccoli Alfredo. Unfortunately, the chicken cutlet was pretty bland, and overall, the dish was just okay. I've definitely had better Italian meals. There were a few highlights, but overall, Scopa just didn't leave the impression I was hoping for on my first visit. Maybe I didn't order the right dishes, but based on this experience, I wouldn't be rushing back.

El Pacifico recently opened in the former La Fogata space at the pointed corner of Central Ave and…read moreWIllow St in Lynn. The place has nice painted artwork murals on the walls, table seating, counter seating near the kitchen and along the windows and a back room lounge & bar in the back. For food, they offer a variety of dishes including seafood, soups, salads, pasta, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken, Peruvian chef's entrees, kids menu and desserts. The prices here are moderate, entrees in the $12 (burger & fries) to $45 (lobster, filet mignon) range. I stopped by for dinner recently on a busy evening. I decided to be seated along the window since I was solo and received prompt service including the hostess who took my order. I started out with a glass of bottled water ($3 plus tax) with a glass of ice & lime (no free tap water). I was also given complementary hot rolls and butter, which were pretty good. For a starter, the Fried Calamari ($14 plus tax) came with ample breaded and lightly fried calamari rings served with a cup of homemade tartar sauce (plenty of chopped pickles) and garnish. The breaded calamari was crisp outside and a bit oily and slightly chewy and actually better than others I've had this year. For dinner, I went with the Chicken Marsala ($17.99 plus tax) which was served over thin spaghetti and not linguine. This pasta dish was very excellent which had a crisp and seasoned grilled chicken breast over soft cooked thin spaghetti tossed with a fresh sliced mushroom wine cream sauce and topped with greens garnish & orchid. The portion was good and I finished my dinner. I passed on the offer for dessert since I already had baked goods earlier. The check with tax and before tip was $37.44 (cash price). They note that credit card fees will be added if using a charge account. Overall, a good filling dinner on a busy night and I headed off to go watch some fireworks after dinner.

I have 't had seafood this delicious in a while. It was all prepared in a simple fashion that let…read morethe flavors of the dish shine. The chef went as far as to make us a fresh risotto that was well worth the wait. The complimentary fresh mozzarella appetizer was a nice touch. I recommend serving it with just a sprinkle of sea salt. Everything else was perfect. We had the salmon and stuffed haddock.

The Blue Ox is so close to me and I don't know why I'm not in there constantly because it's just so…read moregood. The ambiance is nice and comfortable, cool but not pretentious. They were playing 70s and 80s music, which was fun for this Gen X girl. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive, a crew of sweet kids. The food was really delicious and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures. I need to put the Ox on my regular rotation. I'm dying to try more of their menu items.

Shout out to Amanda for making this a lovely night out with my parents. We've been coming for…read moreyears.... Their filet and their sin burger never disappoint! So sweet to add a card and a little flair for a birthday recognition!

Solid chicken tenders with crunchy breading and juicy chicken. The tater tots are pretty standard…read morebut hard to have a bad. Big fan of the Yas sauce which is like a sriracha mayo. Decent portions for the price you pay. Parking is limited to the street and only counter space for dine in so it's more geared towards takeout.

Worthy contender for a chicken sammich. Bird was perfectly fried and moist inside. There was a…read moreportion of chicken that was solid as a rock--which was to bad. The sauce and slaw added to the really great taste. Side note--don't know if you can see the steam coming from the sandwich. No heat lamp used here. Fresh, baby, fresh. Wanting a little elementary school reminiscing, I got the tots. I was serve a heaping load. Very good. Not much to the ambiance. There is a long counter with chairs facing the street to watch cars drive by. Service was unremarkable.

I can recommend this place all day long though in the evenings you have to get there early. It does…read moreget busy now. Let's get down to the food. There's nothing on the menu that I haven't tried, but I am a big fan of the mustard, honey chicken wings. My wife does like the clam chowder. My son enjoys the chicken breast dinner myself. I always get the Ruben enough said give it a try.I'm

I used to always go for their marinated steak tips, but for some reason I think they did something…read moredifferent in the past year or so because now they're smaller, tough, and just not the same. Sadly, I don't think I'll be back.

great food great atmosphere and the manager was so nice and attentive! we will definitely be back!…read moreour server Jill was the absolute best!

Excellent drinks. Ordered a manhattan and espresso and they were very good. Typical pub menu…read moreserving sandwiches, pasta dishes and entrees. Haddock sandwich was very good, fish tacos decent. Upcharge of $4 for what are standard sides (fries/onion rings). Spot is on the smaller side that has bar, indoor and outdoor seating. The space was always packed but moved through tables pretty quick. Service was friendly and quick. Street parking was not an issue.

While it's not a vegan restaurant, this place is noted for its extensive and delicious vegan menu…read more I loved everything I've ever ordered from here. A big five stars for the Lynn location. If you love American Chinese food and you're tired of having to settle for Buddha/Vegetable Delight and white rice from other places, go here. I promise it's great. The Lynnfield only has two or three vegan options and they once sent me real chicken kung pao when I ordered vegan beef kung pao. The Lynn location always gets it right, however.

Just had the best chicken wings!!! I also bought the rice for dinner. I've had the house rice…read morebefore and loved it.

Try the parking in the back, but I do go here if I'm in a fix and I'm on my way home and I need to…read moreget supper on the table. That's a good place to stop in. The people are friendly. There's plenty of parking in the back and the prices are very reasonable.

I just first like to say that the people in there are extremely friendly very nice. They give you…read moregood portion of fried rice. They're sweet-and-sour chicken is not it though it is red no pineapples no cherries. It's not like the traditional sweet-and-sour chicken that I'm used to other Chinese food restaurants and when I say it was bright red, yuck it was disgusting I was also given bone in ribs instead of boneless and I am pretty sure they're April was more like the consistency of a spring roll which I do not like others may but I did not. I mean I may go there for fried rice or something, but I would never ever go there with sweet-and-sour chicken again.

This was a fun, unexpected spot to have a quick dinner…read more Décor: It's an interesting mix of boat house/dive bar. You can sit in the bar area or opt for the open "porch" like screened-in seating overlooking the pond. Food: I ordered some flatbreads on the first visit; super thin cracker-like crust, perfect! The candied garlic ribs were mind-blowing; yes, I said MIND BLOWING. On another visit, hubs and I both got the steak, and it was cooked perfectly with a nice seasoned crust topped with a blue cheese butter compound. Not something I expect at a divey-like place, but cool! Drinks: Hubs loves the flavored lemonades, and I get my usual cosmos. Very good, a Lil light-handed, but that is ok! Our first server, Lexi, was hysterical and honest with food suggestions! Plus, she loves to tell you to get dirty, Shirly! lol! The other time our bartender was spot-on and funny! Not expensive prices, not cheap food quality equals coming again another night!

Went to Four Winds yesterday as a last minute pick and it was wonderful! The food was amazing we…read morehave the onion rings for an appetizer and I had the fish tacos and my partner got the fish and chips for an entree. The jalapeño aioli was the star of the show! Everything was amazing 10/10. Our server Gianna was a doll!