Njord Haven is a gem. The Nordic-Asian fusion concept is genuinely interesting, and the execution…read morematches the creativity. Every pairing worked beautifully together. Nothing felt gimmicky, everything was thoughtfully prepared. The ambiance is outstanding. Walking in, it felt like one of the better spots I've dined in Boston proper or New York. The space has real character. Our server Lou was exceptional. First-timers at a tapas-style restaurant, and he made sure we understood the portions, guided us through choices we weren't sure about, and kept us from over-ordering. That level of attentiveness makes a difference. The food was outstanding. The broccoli alone (yes, broccoli) was a standout. The ahi tuna and rice cake were equally impressive. My martini was perfectly executed. The owner came by, introduced himself, and actually spent time with each table. That kind of engagement from ownership tells you everything about the place's standards. I'm already planning my return to work through the rest of the menu. Whether it's a full dinner or just drinks and a snack, Njord Haven is worth the trip.

I appreciate Njord Haven, the owners' efforts for a wonderful experience, and the good food he…read moremakes with passion and love. We no longer go, however, but on a rare occasion. Why? The delish cocktail less (which are NOT cheap) have almost no alcohol. I'm not a big drinker, but typically one will suffice. Two is a big night out. When I have three cocktails and almost no buzz, that makes you feel robbed. Who wants to feel ripped off? Several of my friends feel the same way and do not frequent for the same reason. I do hope the lovely owner does the right thing.

went to Scopa on a Friday night and honestly WOW. First thing I'll say is definitely make a…read morereservation, because this place gets packed fast (in a good way). The vibe immediately reminded me of being in the North End, but without having to deal with the drive or the crazy North End prices. The food was legit delicious, the service was one of the best we've had in a while, and the whole experience just had that cozy, bustling Italian feel you want on a Friday night. If you're craving that classic North End energy but want to stay local and save a little money, Scopa really hits the spot. Found wifey and I 's new go to place. Great job Scopa!

Went scopa for the first time. Small inside but the food was very good parking out back and great…read moreservice and fresh food made to order. Excellent restaurant. It's a must try

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.

First time here and I'm glad I came into the north shore of Boston. Usually I stick to New…read moreHampshire but I had family in town and of course they all wanna see Boston so I looked up a spot around the area we were in and The Blue Ox should up. Once inside we were seated very quickly... We started with some Crispy Calamari that had peppers and a nice chipotle aioli sauce that went well together. Then we had the Mussels which were very good, it had lots of garlic which we love and it has white wine with heirloom tomatoes. Both appetizers were amazing. Now for my dish I went with the Sin Burger due to seeing a bunch awards for this burger so I had to try. So the burger I ordered was made medium with bacon, truffle aioli and Swiss cheese. It was so good and this dish was the highlight of my night. It was made to perfection and everything went well together in the burger. I'll definitely be back just to eat the burger again. So if you're around Lynn then be sure to give this spot a try. You won't be disappointed!

Went for lunch on Sunday. Almost died because they were serving breakfast till 3 ugh , BUT our…read moreserver got use the sin burger yahoo ! Food was very good , service great , BUT I MEAN OMG there was a band playing live in there . OMG it was SCREAMING LOUD . I mean REALLY REALLY LOUD and sadly to say not that good . Why ???? It's so small in there and for brunch ??? Was so confused .

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

We got the surf and turf for take out. The portion was small. The fried haddock was a ten. Better…read morethan Land and Sea and Dubes. The steak tips were good. There were 3 or 4 pieces of steak tips. Onion Rings were good. Their grade was a 3 instead of 4 portion sizes were small. I would go back for the fried haddock.

Last day of vacation and again just driving around seeing the sites. Susan was a great server!…read more Kept it simple today. I had the Nikki salad. Husband had the clam chowder and haddock sandwich with onion rings. The food was great and exactly what we were looking for. The clam chowder was one of my favorites from all we sampled this trip. The addition of dill put it over the top! Seems to be another hot spot in Swampscott. Very busy place and a lot of locals. Glad we found it!!

I have been living in Lynn for 26 years and never had a chance to try food at Dockside Pub. We just…read moregot home from our vacation in California and decided to get a dinner at this place. What a disappointment. First, waiter told us that they have some issues with grill and some choices from the menu are not available. Ok, we did work around that. Next, they got my order but not my husband's order. Ok. I was waiting for his food to arrive. They most likely forgot about it. Next, we got his order. Food was ok. They asked us if we want the dessert. Ok so we asked for the desert menu. Again, she said they don't have a menu for that but she said that they have carrot cake, tiramisu or caramel cheesecake. Ok we said caramel cheesecake. We were waiting at least 15 minutes until she came to tell us that they don't have caramel cheesecake. Ok, so we said tiramisu. We waited another 30 minutes and she came to say that they didn't have tiramisu either. That's where I had enough and left my husband to pay a bill. Waitress gave him bill to pay ....you guess right, for caramel cheesecake and tiramisu that we never got. My husband was looking at it with disbelief. Like this is worst customer service we ever experienced. Poor, low effort, disappointment and worst restaurant experience for us. Don't go there. They should go out of business! IL

On your way home from work don't feel like cooking. Try this the new style Asian food. The food is…read moredelicious there and they'll cook it too perfection the people are very friendly. The parking is right in front of the. Establishment give it a try.

Just ordered two new dishes and they were tasty! General Gau tofu and black bean calamari! Both…read morewere very tasty!

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 wouldn't even give a 1 star. We just paid a ton for a dinner & 2 sides. Pork strips are all…read moregristle, uneatable. No sweet/sour sauce or fortune cookies. I dont care about the cookies but need the sauce as their rice is very dry. We paid for delivery & a very generous tip. We called, they said they will give us extra next time, too much traffic right now. We live a mile. Been going to them for years, past year, not good.

Four stars for the food and service. The atmosphere is sort of dark and it is full of regular…read morecustomers. The steak tips are worth the experience.

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!