Quite possibly one of the top 5 meals I've had in my life. The Beet "carpaccio" was exquisite, the…read moresalad also had one of the top 5 salad dressings I've ever had, I should add that I'm a salad dressing psycho and I could drink dressing and I sometimes do. (My all time fave being the Villa in Wayland dressing which is a town cult classic, the salad itself sucks though). The dressing was so lemony and fresh and I could tell it was made in house. I was surprised when our server said the plate was hot for a beet salad and delightfully it was because the goat cheese was melted onto the beets... yummmm ugh I wish I was eating it right now. The main event: THE TUNA My partner and I took one bite of the mashed potatoes with the miso sauce and both literally got chills and a tear came to our eyes. The texture of the tuna, the crunch of the sesames, the bok choi added a perfect fibrous element and the potatoes in the sauce all melded together in perfect harmony. Texture, flavor, presentation, all five stars I want to scream like the teacher in "a Christmas story" when Ralphie writes his theme and the teacher screams "A++++++++++++++++++++!!!!!"

We've been to both G and Little G. G is one of the best in the area. Pricey, but worth it. Little G…read moreis a fractional representation of the quality. Fine, but nothing quite stands out.

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!

Great vibes as soon as we walked in! Our server, Guy, was a phenomenal server. His recommendations…read morewere right on point. The bartenders really know how to make a drink. We tried the "demon seed" the blood orange old fashioned, the "bacon and legs" the "dirty and hot" and the limoncello sipper for dessert. Food wise, we did tuna tartar that I didn't think was spicy but my friend did. It had a nice whipped cream cheese as a base with some homemade chips. Normally I don't like chips but these were good. We also tried the wings. Piping hot, perfect crispness and the house blue cheese I could have eaten with a spoon. We came after a beach day so not our best dressed but we were treated like royalty either way. Definitely a place to return!

Came by on Father's Day with my mom to meet up with a few other people. She has been coming here…read morefor years since they opened in 1978. This is as mom and pap shop as it gets with a full bar and traditional food with it. For drinks we had a gin and tonic, toasted almond and a Michael's ultra beer. Good drinks with great service. We were able to chat and drink at their outdoor seatings. I was even able to get a photo with the charismatic owner Rocky/Rocko Difilipo. Overall, wonderful experience and would come again.

Contrary to how this place looks from the outside, I was surprised to find zero needles anywhere in…read morehere. I even tried looking but all I found were keno tickets and cocktail napkins beneath the barflies feet. It is most certainly a place to overload yourself with a couple handfuls of Heineken before rolling the dice on 1A. I suggest you head towards Revere to cool off a bit before heading back up towards Swampscott.

Five stars! I made…read morea reservation online for a group of 7 to celebrate the birthday of a family member. I appreciated that we could view their menu and make a same day reservation online. We arrived on time and were seated in an area close to the bar for our party! The staff made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The restaurant was very clean, lit well and decorated nicely. We ordered a variety of drinks and dishes. The drinks were made well and were beautiful to look at. The appetizers were delicious but unfortunately I didn't get pictures. The foods were prepared with care and very flavorful. They were beautifully presented. My son had a cheeseburger and he ate every bit of it! Everyone in my party stated that their dish was delicious and that they would come back for more. We were also surprised at the end when the staff sang happy birthday and presented a slice of tiramisu cake to our family member whose birthday it was! That was so very thoughtful and appreciated. We appreciated the good food and the good vibes! I highly recommend!

This was a late night quick bit in MA. I was there on a weekday, it was slow, so service was fast…read more Music was good, food was good.

Stellar staff, Amazing French Onion Soup, homey atmosphere…read more Best to visit at lunch on weekdays ( less crowded).

First time here is 30 years. I used to work up here and this was our go to back then. Tony's didn't…read moredisappoint! Great menu and good beer list. Nice big square bar. Service was great and it's the cheers of Lynn! Cash only so be warned. Steak tips I had were really good and my buddy had the fish and chips which he said were the best he's ever had. A definite stop here is required if you're eating in Lynn.

I wrote this review back in August of 2013, we lived up the street from the whistle for 7 years,…read moreAugust 2021 we moved to South Carolina, and man do I miss this place, it's changed owners in the time we went there, and was hit hard by covid. But the Whistle keeps going. We miss the crew there, the staff and the regulars. When we go back up north to visit, this is on the top of the list of places we have to go. Miss you guys!

What an unknown gem in Salem! It's not on a beaten path, but the food has got to be one of the…read morebest in town. We've been in before for their superior steak tips and burgers. We just went in and dropped a worthy $80 on lunch - 2 tequila mules, a special of buffalo bites (if u are lucky and these are on special again - order them!). Chicken kabob sandwich - juicy, perfectly grilled chicken and my husband got the mouth-watering pastrami sandwich. We packed half of it up for dinner tonight. I only gave 4 stars due to the lousy, noisy, raunchy bar flies. They couldn't care less about other customers as they were shouting and cussing away. Having a conversation with my husband was impossible. The bartender, who was 5 stars in her service to us, attempted to remind these people to stop yelling. I understand being a local, as I am one, and it makes me want to keep my favorite places in business. However, disruptive and rude bar flies should be shut out ff earlier and asked to leave or at the very least pipe down. Ultimately, I highly recommend anyone local or out of town to try The Tin Whistle for the food and service. Maybe try one of the tall comfy wooden booths would make for a better atmosphere.