Needed a kid friendly space after making our witch hats at the good witch of Salem. This place was…read moreperfect for fish and chips and delicious chicken sandwiches. Great beer and cocktail selection. Kids menu and booth area for some extra space. The waitress was very attentive and patient with kiddos, even made the lemonade pink! Lovely spot for family lunch while exploring Salem.

We came by for lunch after visiting the Salem Witch museum and had an ok experience. I loved the…read moreambiance, it had a very European pub feel. The staff was also very welcoming and friendly. The food however was ok. My friend ordered the harvest bowl with chicken and had the veggies pub curry with chicken. Honestly I was expecting the curry to be bomb since Irish pubs are known for their curries. My curry was a bit bland but the worst part was the rice that it was served on. It was so hard and crunchy, it was like they scraped the bottom of the pan where all the overcooked rice was. As an Asian person who eats rice almost every day, it was not pleasant to have to eat this. I notified our server who replaced it. It was a bit better but I still had bits of hard rice. Because of the bland flavor and hard rice, I don't recommend this dish. My friend said her harvest bowl was good so perhaps I should have gotten that.

The staff was incredibly attentive & welcoming. The entire waitstaff was phenomenal…read more Food was excellent. I ordered the Autumn (butternut squash) ravioli, and the sticky toffee carrot cake. Enjoyed and would order both again. The prices were a tad higher than I'd expect for a tavern, but it's Essex with a several fancy restaurants right there. Very eclectic menu, so something for everyone.

How can you ruin a steak? I ordered steak tips medium well and they came absolutely singed. Worst…read moresteak I've had in my life. Great ambience though.

Went there for a belated Mother's Day with my daughter and granddaughter. Service was wonderful. We…read moreordered shrimp with garlic toast dipped in butter, chicken sandwich with hot crispy sweet potato fries and shrimp tacos with blue cheese dressing. We really enjoyed our visit and service was spectacular. The atmosphere was perfect and cozy and the choice of menu items was perfect. Can't wait to go back taking a friend. Thank you.

Clam chowder is to die for. Good variety of beer selection, steak tips were the 5/5 item on the…read moremenu. My meal was 5/5, clam chowder to start and the ceaser salad with steak tips was the best meal on the table. Wife ordered house salad with shrimp which were fine but nothing special, her Pino grecio white wine was her fav of the meal, oh and she loved the clam chowder, all 4 of us got that. Friends got flatbread meh, and haddock and rice which was fine. Desserts were ok, the mud pie sounded good but I was full. the strawberry tiramisu just sounded weird so we did not get any. Price was very nice as well.

Great atmosphere and delicious food! It's as if a I walked into a small town business where…read moreeveryone knew each other. The bartender knew all the local customers coming in, there was a woman in the back hand shaping burger patties. At one point, one of the waitress brought in 3 big bags of tortillas. You can tell this establishment is a small, local business. The food was SO GOOD too. Honestly some of the best nachos I have ever had. They hand fry their own tortillas which meant the chips didn't get soggy. The clam chowder and mac n cheese tasted gourmet. And my partner said it was one of the best burgers he's ever had. Definitely a must go to spot if you are ever in Gloucester.

"The Best" burger on Cape Ann hands down. All the burgers are 1/2 pound of angus beef and served…read moreon various rolls from local Vigillios bakery. I really like the Barnyard Burger with bacon, pulled pork, cheese & fried egg. The French fries regular or sweet potato are great too. Friends had the chicken salad which was very good and another had the bar b que which tasty Randy the bartender makes a great drink and pours a good beer... she is the best in my book and Hope and Ashley have a good grip on that small kitchen Give it a try

We used to visit The Choate quite regularly however our last 2 visits have not been the great…read moreexperience we are used to. We sat at the bar both times and it just wasn't up to par compared to the Choate before new ownership took over. The service was great but... The baked haddock did not have the same delicious crumbs and the portion was too huge to finish and we know seafood doesn't really make for good leftovers. The fried haddock was done a little too much; the coating was too dark and again so much of it! The salads have grown to twice their size but served in the same tiny dish; much of our salad ended up in our laps and on the floor... The broccoli and squash were just okay but again the portions are HUGE! A bit disappointing really...we both would have preferred less, more delicious food of yore rather than the enormous portions of sub-par flavors. A lot of food doesn't necessarily mean delicious... Both visits left us feeling a little sad and nostalgic for the way the Choate used to be.

**Classic local watering hole with solid food and atmosphere**…read more The Chote Pub is definitely a neighborhood spot through and through. You can tell the regulars get priority attention from the bartenders, but we eventually got taken care of too - just be prepared to be patient if it's busy and you're a new face. The food was good with very generous portions that definitely give you your money's worth. Drinks were well-made and hit the spot. We loved the setup for watching football - great views of the games from multiple angles around the bar. **Important heads-up: This is a CASH ONLY establishment.** Make sure you stop at an ATM before you arrive, or you'll be making a quick exit to find one. The vibe here is very much old-school local pub - if that's your scene, you'll love it. If you're looking for something more polished or trendy, this might not be your spot. We enjoyed the unpretentious atmosphere and will likely be back, but it's definitely worth knowing what you're walking into first. Bottom line: Come for honest pub fare, generous portions, cold drinks, and a genuine local experience. Just bring cash!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This lovely venue is a bit of a hike from Boston during rush hour but well worth the trip. It's a…read morelovely and popular restaurant housed in a colonial-style building. The staff are friendly and the servers knowledgeable and efficient. The hostess had trouble finding our reservation (my companion was already seated) but it seemed to be quite busy that Friday night. The restaurant consists of quite a few separate rooms and we were seated in one that was not too crowded. (I walked through the bar on my way in and that was hopping.) I had a glass of sauvignon blanc and after studying the menu and consulting our server my companion and I both went for a burger. There was no problem with my swapping out the french fries for onion rings (points there!). The burgers were done exactly to our liking (mine mediume rare, hers medium well). I should have turned down dessert, I was that full, but my companion was willing so we went for it. There was a good selection of typical New England desserts and we finally settled on a blueberry crisp topped with vanilla ice cream which was good but not great (not sure I can put my finger on why, so it may be that I was too full to enjoy it). There is a parking lot although it is not paved so was not fun walking through at the end of a day when it clearly had rained. It also could use some lighting. This is a wonderful restaurant suitable for a special occasion or an ordinary night out. I will definitely be back.

Delicious every time we have eaten there ! I usually get a…read morefish dish or steak . Portions are fair

So thankful we stopped there after a day on the beach in Ipswich!!…read moreSat outside. Our server (Caroline) was absolutely amazing!!! So polite, so friendly, so welcoming. No stress! "Take your time! Would you like to try this or that before you order?". Phenomenal! Beer was good. Weather was nice! Will definitely go back when I'm close to Ipswich!!

Amazing Brewery with fantastic beer and great food. Service is excellent! One of the best authentic…read moreBreweries I've ever been to and I have traveled the world as a flight attendant.

The food was delicious and the bartender was friendly. Service was prompt. Music was a little loud…read morebut not unpleasant. I would recommend this restaurant.

I would give 0 stars if I could. I ordered takeout about a week ago, and the experience was…read moreterrible from start to finish. I called multiple times with no answer, so I finally placed my order online. I ordered a mushroom burger, a pretzel, and a Caesar wrap. When I arrived, I stood in a crowded corner for 20 minutes without being acknowledged. I eventually flagged down the only server working, who seemed annoyed that I even asked where to pick up takeout. After waiting nearly 30 minutes, I finally received my order -- and it was completely wrong. My mushroom burger was supposed to be medium rare with no arugula and no tomato. I drove all the way home only to find it overcooked and loaded with everything I asked them to leave off. I called and requested a remake, which they didn't even want to do yet THEY made the error ,drove back to pick it up, and once again got home to a burnt burger with plain cheese -- no mushrooms, no toppings, and not even the garlic mayo it was supposed to come with. This was the last straw. I will never return, and I wish this place luck because they're going to need it.

This place looks a bit sketch and got some weird vibes at first but honestly a fantastic dive bar…read more The diviest dive bar I've ever been to. $6 well drinks and cash only. They have darts, pool, and the touch tunes where you can pick the music. They have live music on the weekends. Bartender was awesome and great to talk to. Chatted with a bunch of locals and the owner all night. Great people.

Great place for a hang out with solid drinks I apparently need to make the review longer so here's…read moresome extra words.

First thing I saw was a lady took the spent coffee brew basket, stuck it inside the trash barrel…read moreand banged it side to side to empty it. Then directly put a new filter in and brewed a new pot. Worst thing was that the waitstaff use the glasses to get ice directly from the ice bin. Not a scoop. We were there just over an hour at the bar. We saw it happen at least a dozen times. Beer was flat. Got a water that was brown from the coke that was poured immediately beforehand. Lots of empty glasses while staff leaned or were on phones. Heard the kitchen dinging the bell that food was ready and they were ignored for almost 5 minutes. Food no longer optimal. We didn't eat so no idea about food. Didn't look great going by. Bartender coughed into glasses. And directly into hands then immediately made drinks. Great location. Staff is checked out. Made me sad.

The place was extremely busy to a point that not a seat was available and the kitchen was slammed…read morewith only three Chefs the wait was long but the Customers were aware of the delay yet they enjoyed the frenzy atmosphere and good food! Great location for pre Broadway Show dinner at North Shore Music Theater cause it's right around the corner! Most of the guests here are from Theater Goers! Parking is plenty if you can find a spot! Service is attentive and caring to keep you updated if waiting! Go and enjoy the multi choices of food!