i was looking for a new place to find some decent steak tips locally, and came across cala's. i…read morebelieve it was recommended to me by a foodie i met at another restaurant in lynnfield, specifically for the steak tips. bri was my host & server, and she provided excellent service the entire time. i ended up trying their prime rib sandwich instead, bri said it was her favorite, and it was really delicious! stuffed with meat & extra cheese, and great dipping sauce. the fries were made perfectly crispy. cala's is a local dive bar with good quality food. all of the tables near the bar & the bar were full of people who knew each other. it doesn't seem like the regulars are used to new people coming in, but the staff were more than friendly. prime rib sandwich 9.5/10 pineapple blackberry mocktail 10/10 i really liked the prime rib, and i'll return to try their steak tips. no frills, good food, locals bar. deadhead decor, included! ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 cala's: 5/5

Arriving in Manchester-by-the-sea, we had lunch near the Commuter Rail station. This restaurant was…read morerecommended by ChatGPT, but it was just okay; perhaps the town is too small, with limited options. New England Clam Chowder: Rich, flavorful, and delicate, but unfortunately a bit too salty. Mussels: A classic New England preparation, with a strong wine aroma, but the acidity wasn't prominent. A touch of tomato added umami and balanced the richness of the butter, which was quite good. However, the mussels were a bit small, slightly affecting the overall experience. Baked Local Haddock: The haddock was quite fresh, but it was overcooked even than I usually do - does that make sense? The asparagus was simply blanched and completely tasteless. Surprisingly, the best dish was the mashed potatoes. House Greens Salad: Delicious! The vegetables were very fresh, the vinaigrette's acidity was crisp and refreshing, with a slightly sweet aftertaste that balanced it out, preventing it from being too overpowering. House Fried Rice: This fried rice was absolutely awful, a contender for the worst I've ever eaten. It was both overwhelmingly sour and salty, completely inedible, and tasted like the vinaigrette in our salad. Don't ask why I ordered fried rice in a small American town; my parents wanted it... However, after complaining to the waiter, the dish was served for free, which was a pretty good outcome.

Food was good; the steak bruschetta was flavorful and an interesting combination of flavors…read more Haddock sandwich was decent. Nicely portioned, flaky piece of fish with fresh lettuce, tomato and thinly sliced onion. The fries were crisp, hot and salted perfectly. The tartar sauce was predictably if uneventful at best. The fried shrimp and fish n chips were cooked perfectly and portioned well. The ambiance was nice, decor is contemporary nautical, elegant and tasteful. As the crowd gathered, the noise level became unbearable. Couldn't hold a conversation without shouting across our tiny table. Our server was pulling double duty as bartender and handling two tables across from the bar which was unmanageable for one person. Service was slow... like really slow. 120 min for three fried entrees and one app. and we weren't in a rush but it took forever. I felt badly as they could have easily turned this table 2-3 times more than they did. Beer was cold. Ice water was aplenty. Food 7/10. Service was polite and friendly but slow as molasses. They need a full time bartender asap at least for weekend evenings when it's busier. For some added yet unexpected entertainment a rude senior was addressed by the manager for clanging his silverware on a glass for no reason other than to be rude and annoying while trying to get the attention of his server. This caused a bit of a stir because he raised his voice in disdain to being criticized for not acting appropriately. His childish tantrum was handled efficiently by the manager. She admirably suggested he leave the premises which would have been supported by the other patrons. Those present seemed to think an apology by this customer to the server for being disrespectful was in order but that didn't happen. Just an unfortunate event for an already struggling staff trying to shake things out at a newer business. The server didn't deserve this at all. I think they will be fine once all cylinders are firing.

Don't be fooled by the humble exterior come on in and be amazed. Our server Patricia was friendly…read moreand helpful. Oh and the food was delicious. I mean really really good. Skip the downtown shenanigans and stop in for lunch or dinner.

Simply love the new ESPN Sports Bar that took over the Doug Flutes place. I mean the plate of…read morenachos I ordered was gargantous and loaded up. It feed 4 starving gambler with left overs. Chicken fried chicken & mashed potatoes & gravy wicked good. Hey those steak tips were perfect grilled properly. Now it's not open super late so get yourself a food comp early and dine or you'll leave hungry & broke. Seriously all comedy aside this place is worth dining when you're at the casino..

Boston sports theme everywhere you look a few minutes south of Gillette stadium. I like this place…read morea lot. Staff is great and the food is too. Chicken tenders with a side of mango habanero sauce hits the spot. The burgers and fries are a good choice. They've changed fries a few times but no complaints. ** Must be 21 or older to enter.

Lovely place to dine and drink in the heart of MBTS. Gorgeous design throughout, love the…read morefireplace. Service is wonderful and attentive, made great recommendations and great conversation. My guest and I stopped in between shopping looking for brunch but that ends at 2pm. We couldn't find the menu online so I took pictures below. We split the beet salad (perfect with the fig dressing) as well as the shrimp and haddock. We loved everything. Their hours are limited for the winter so visit for brunch lunch or dinner on the weekends!

Every once in a while, we have a dining experience that is so over-the-top superb that we must…read moreshare our good fortune in having dined and experienced true culinary excellence with others. 35 Beech in Manchester-by-the-Sea was such a memorable experience. We were helped immediately by the very attentive waitress who took our drink order right away, which exemplified the warm and friendly ambiance. For an appetizer we split the Burrata salad which was nothing short of sumptuous - fresh mozzarella, peach puree, basil, and mixed greens finished with olive oil and a savory balsamic vinaigrette glaze. Delicious. On to the entrees. My wife ordered the surf and turf. While we are unclear as to the exact cut of beef, no explanation was necessary - juicy, tender and seasoned and cooked to perfection. The surf side was grilled shrimp, seasoned to compliment the turf side and equally delectable. The surf and turf were finished with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and carrots, and garnished with onion strings. Just amazing. My entre was the miso salmon with seasoned jasmine rice along with the same grilled asparagus and carrots. The salmon was unique - the outside was perfectly seasoned with miso, and, due to some culinary magic the outer surface was an extremely thin crunchy layer which gave way to a medium rare temperature cooked to perfection, and exactly as ordered.Prepared on the premises, the deserts were on a par with the entrees and salad. We ordered a to-die-for crème brulee and a flourless chocolate cake topped with vanilla gelato. This was a great dining experience, and we will be back. BTW - we were so excited to get our food that we forgot to take pictures before we dug in!

3.5 stars Longboard…read moreRestaurant has an unbeatable location right on the water. We sat outside watching the World Cup, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered a variety of dishes with mixed results. I really enjoyed the fish and chips, but my teens weren't fans of their pizzas. The lobster roll was OK, but felt overpriced for what you get. Overall, it's a good spot for families, couples, or larger groups, especially if you're looking to enjoy the view and waterfront setting.

Biscuits and Chowdah So yummy and filling hardly had room…read morefor our entree The southern style biscuits was a perfect match with their thick chowder. Biscuits melted in your mouth!

You don't have to play today to have a great experience at this friendly, clean, full-service…read morebar/restaurant. Popped in doing errands and what a joy to grab lunch surrounded by activity, variety of sports on the many monitors, drinks and bites. So good. Special call-out to the exceptional team: Millie and Harold at the upstairs bar are welcoming, charming, and super friendly. Can't wait to return!

We really came here for casual dining, and the food was decent. Had the sticky wings and a Bosse…read moreburger. Food was good. Place is ideal for members who want to play pickle ball so the place is big enough to entertain large parties for casual dining with some games like darts or virtual golf. Our server was attentive considering there was really no one else eating .

Great little dive bar, with one of the best bartenders we've had in a long time. Great service,…read morecold beer, and Touch Tunes jukebox. What more could you ask for?

Had heard about this obviously, it had been used in Manchester by the Sea, however, I was delighted…read moreto find out. It was just as authentic as I hoped. The lady working, there was amazing to us. The place smells so good for five pool tables. You can play at your leisure on great beer. Lots of history, and I would certainly come back and I was invited to so I plan a trip so I can't say enough good things about a place that is as real as it gets where they make you feel that you're already at home!

Second visit, food was good , the nachos need a little work, cheese not melted. Food took a long…read moretime.They ran out of chili first visit, second visit they ran out of ground beef.Both visits Bartenders were great .Great job Corey and John. Would like to have Malbec for my father. Hornitos reposado would be good as well. Love crispy tater tots. We'll be back another time.

Third time was not the charm for this local hangout. We visited twice in October and had good…read moreexperiences both times. The food was enjoyable and the waitstaff friendly. We went back again last week and must have caught them on an "off" night: we think the usual chef was off because it was obvious the person in the kitchen didn't know what they were doing. All three of us had salad as our starters which were OK: large but were already dressed with an abundance of dressing. My companions both ordered Ruebens. The meat was tough as shoe leather. It might have been ok if the cook had used a meat slicer to cut the meat in thin slices but it was sliced in two thick chunks, making it impossible to eat. The server said that ppl were always sending it back...hmm...The server/bar tender was very nice and took those off the bill. A meatball appetizer was ordered and was very good. I had chicken wings as my second course (well done) and they were OK. My S-I-L had an order but didn't specify "well done", so hers were chewy and not so good. We were very disappointed in the food but thought the server did a great job.

Our favorite local restaurant - we go almost every week…read more Love the seafood, burgers and onion rings. Cocktails are tasty and the brownie sundae is a must have. Morgan is our favorite server and always treats us well.

Food was great. Service was perfect. Lots of leftovers to take home. Everyone there were regulars…read more We are definitely going back. Haddock parm big salad etc and brownie sundae was huge and great. Yum. Like a big happy bar with lots of tables. Nice energy in the air.

I absolutely love Dryft and was excited to try Fine Line (their sister restaurant). My friend and I…read morewent on Thursday night and decided to eat outside. We started with the corn salad. It was ok but the corn was not charred at all. We then split the strawberry & burrata pizza. It was ok- but lacked a solid umami flavor. It needed more salt and pepper to be enjoyed. The worst part of the experience was that the manager (I think- he was dressed in all black & I saw the staff asking him questions) came out twice to smoke. He smoked by the railing close to Starbucks, which was about 20 feet away from us. Yet both times the cigarette smoke blew into us, which was absolutely disgusting. There were other places further away he could have walked to smoke, but he did not. Suffice to say I will not be back. I'll stick with Dryft.

Quick date night with the hubby. He had been here in the past, I never even knew it existed…read more Im sure in summer the location is packed, with the outside deck, great view. Would def want to come back in summer. I hate high top tables (Im fat with short legs) but thats all that was open (and as far as I remember - thats all they had) but we toughed it out. Food was GOOD... OMG the broccoli rabe was insane - Its my go to and if on the menu, Im getting it. Pizza was great, the egg rolls were great too, Drinks were good. Our server was the best. Definitely a spot I would add into the rotation on a regular basis!