Fox Creek Tavern

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.

They put the 3 of us in the living room with 10 very loud people. We couldn't hear ourselves…read moretalking. Four other patrons asked to leave that room. They should've offered us another room but they didn't. My meal the encrusted tuna was very good, my granddaughter's Ipswich clams were a bit chewy, and the special Pork Marsala was inedible as the pork was like shoe leather. Our waitress gave my husband clam chowder instead..She was sincerely trying..The Hart House is pricey but they have lost our business due to lack of customer appreciation and quality of food served.. feel badly about that.

French onion soup

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Post

3.8(36 reviews)

5.7 mi

Everything about this place is fantastic. They were very busy when we arrived and while the bar was…read morebacked up, it was worth the wait. We ordered a few things to split and went off of what we saw at other tables. So many people had the pizzas so we had to give it a go. The French onion soup was fantastic and rich. The Ceaser salad was good, and not too intense but it was garlicky and had homemade hand ripped croutons. We were starving so we ordered the Brussels sprouts on a whim and it was incredible! The umami flavor and sou sauce ginger aioli with the pickled onions was so unexpected we almost ordered one to go. Lastly was the pizza, the dough is great and sadly we didn't get to try their red sauce but the pizza was excellent. They have a huge beer selection and we loved seeing their on tap selection. Definitely recommend getting a reservation since they never had empty tables but there wasn't a line out the door. There are two sides to the restaurant and the bar is big and well staffed. We waited about 15 minutes to get water or see any one at our table but that's because we came at 6:30 pm on a Saturday and they were absolutely busy. Once we saw our waitress and got our order in it was quick and smooth sailing. Highly recommend grabbing a seat at the high tops and enjoying your time.

5 stars for the beer. Huge list and served cold. The food is horrendous. My party had frickin…read morechickens and petit filets, both were barely edible. That is NOT filet. It came to me and I thought, wow, that's not petit. Then I saw its shape and realized it's not a filet. It was like leather. The last time I was at Post I said the beer was worth ensuring the food, but I've decided it really isn't. $42 for a filet isn't bad, but that wasn't a filet.

The Post in South Hamilton, MA.

Salmon with winter vegetables

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Calamari

Grove at Briar Barn Inn

4.2(135 reviews)

2.1 mi

This is a must try! The food here is all farm to table and it did not disappoint. The flavors are…read moreincredible. When we went, we didn't have a reservation and were still able to get seated immediately. Service was great. Prices were very reasonable for such fresh food. We will be back!

I really wanted to love this place, but it has fallen a little short for me both times I have…read morevisited. When you walk in, the place is beautiful- sort of modern rustic chic with beautiful string lights. We ordered mussels and wine to start. Mussels were fantastic. Meaty, flavorful and plenty for everyone. The entree is where it fell short for me. I got the shrimp pasta. While the flavor was there, when I cut into the shrimp they still looked pretty translucent to me. After eating one and cutting up a few others, I felt that they were undercooked. The waitress said they wouldn't cook them more but she could bring the plate back and ask if they were cooked through. My plate came back and I was told they were cook so I sat there pushing soft, nasty shrimp around my plate while just eating spaghetti. My boyfriend asked for a medium burger and it was definitely rare to medium rare. When this happens, generally you offer to bring out new protein cooked again or ask if the guest wants something else but I was just left to feel like I was nuts. Whatever, into dessert. Now for dessert, I thought we'd try the cookies and ice cream. cookies were completely raw ( not just soft) and also not hot and the ice cream on the plate looked like it was pre scooped and refrozen. While I loved the concept of this place. Relaxing getaway where you can just do it all onsite, I honestly would spare yourselves the experience of the restaurant or order fish and chips or fried chicken) and just dine in Newburyport.

Grove's main dining area and bar

Summer menu items - Salmon and fresh pasta

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Grove's cocktails on the patio.

The Ipswich Inn

4.1(54 reviews)

1.0 mi

I liked this place. It was a cute little breakfast place. Friendly staff and great service. Enjoyed…read morethe food, it was large portions. Recommend for a brunch spot in the area.

My husband and I both had the "Irish Bennie" and shared a buttermilk pancake. We also had coffee…read more All was fantastic, and our waitress, Amanda, was so sweet. This was our first time here, and it won't be our last. It's easy to get to, has ample parking, and a quaint and clean interior as well as a nice covered deck. Service impeccable and food delicious! :)

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CK Pearl

3.7(328 reviews)

5.7 mi

The fish and chips are amazing! Their signature coleslaw tied it together perfectly, not to…read moremention the fabulous fries. We will definitely be back.

Went on July 26 and ordered the swordfish and the shared fried clams the clams were not to my…read moreliking as I prefer them a little crispier; they were a little on the soggy side. My swordfish tasted like and had the texture of compressed sawdust. It was very blah. would not go back.

Great atmosphere in this little, cozy gem

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Mussels

Choate Bridge Pub & Restaurant

3.9(279 reviews)

1.1 mi

I went to try Choate Bridge Pub in Ipswich with a couple of friends last week. I hadn't been for a…read morefew years. It's just as great as it always was. The food was great, fresh, and hot. Even the coleslaw and tartar sauce were made with care. The servers hustle like crazy. They treat you like good friends. Some diners may have frowned on service. Those girls never stopped, and they smiled and laughed. (Who doesn't need that these days?) It's sea scallop season, so even those scallops are expensive I had to do it. The scallop dinner w/fries and onion strings was a bit over $35, but there were 14 huge, right off the boat succulent scallops. The burgers also looked great. Get on over there.

**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!

Bar

Steak Tips, Squash, and Rice

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15 Walnut

3.7(84 reviews)

5.7 mi

Hello everyone, the number one food critic from the class of 2031 is back. First up atmosphere,…read morevery nice, good music, good seating, and some fun decoration. Next up food, my personal opinion on it was slightly above average, the presentation was nice the taste just didn't deliver how you would wish. Last and least the service even though there were 0 gingers spotted in the restaurant ( which is a great sign +1 star) , i was not impressed took a while for drinks and food to come out there was maybe one check in. I would over all not recommend 15 walnut.

As I reviewed 15 Walnut before... they have great food. It's fresh, healthy, and prepared from…read morescratch. Unfortunately, it's also REALLY expensive. Lunch for two can easily set you back $100 or more and that's ridiculous. Part of the problem is they are paying rent to the guy who owns their location and he is... not a good person, and that makes everything stupidly expensive. I've brought this up with their ownership and nothing has changed. The ambiance is.... Meh. The tables near the kitchen door are packed in tight and the booths in the front are tight as well, though not as bad. The upside really is the quality of the food. It just smells *So* good that it is refreshing. If you're a 1%-er and you want lunch (or dinner) you could do a whole lot worse.

Fried pickles

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The Brown Dog

3.5(79 reviews)

1.0 mi

I loved it. We went…read moreafter a beach day at Crane Beach. I found them using Google and reading reviews here on Yelp. Our party myself, my wife and 3 kids. My sons (11 and 13) ordered burgers. I took a bite (they were so big one kid couldn't finish his)... great burger. My daughter (age 9) got the kids chicken fingers. All kids had the fries. My wife had steak and side salad, she loved it. I have a sausage and garlic pizza. I Loved it. Friendly service. Attentive on water and my diet coke refills. Reasonable priced. We go to Crane Beach a few times a summer. We coming back here for dinner every time. Also, the vibe and decor was very nice. Clean bathrooms. This place is just awesome.

I want to clarify that this has nothing to do with the food. As the food that I got was delicious,…read moreI wanted a balt sandwich But I didn't want the avocado lettuce and tomatoes. I understand that's probably not their favorite thing, but at the same time, I don't think I was asking for anything super complicated, but I want to clarify that the actual restaurant is very cute and it was the waitress who decided to roll her eyes when I asked to accommodate my food.I am was doing it to multiple people. My mom had not seen it but had she seen it. I would have easily closed her menu and told her.We will go somewhere else because her attitude was too much. It looks like i'm not the first person, and hopefully i'm the last and that this restaurant finally understands that they can't have waitresses, that do not want to be polite.

Chicken pot pie special - solid comfort food

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Blue Marlin Grille

4.0(191 reviews)

6.0 mi

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.

Grape nut Custard - pure heaven!

Buffalo Shrimp

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Bradford Tavern

3.4(226 reviews)

2.3 mi

Went to Music Bingo at the bar tonight. It was a blast. Mackenzie was our bartender. She is so…read moretalented As you can tell from the pictures of our Espresso Martinis. The bar was busy but you would never know by watching her. She makes it look effortless. I had the smash burger it was perfect. Highly recommend checking out music bingo on Thursday nights. 6:30-8:30

Stopped in for a quick drink at the Bradford tavern prior to a wedding in the area. The place was…read morepretty quiet but the staff was friendly and saw we were taken care of quickly. The only negative I had would be the tap lines tasted a bit off. Not undrinkable by any means but just a little off. We did enjoy the pretzels and mozzarella sticks which were both a tasty snack before heading on for the evening.

This is The LIbrary.

Chicken Caesar, soggy croutons, burnt chicken (not pictured), ROTTING LETTUCE

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This is the dining room.

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Britney T.

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6 years ago

The food here is always awesome! I love the ambiance and the fireplace. It always feels so cozy. We had Ali as our server (this was the second time she served us). Service is always fast, friendly and on point. Our martinis were so good and my cauliflower crust on my flatbread was the best. Would definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Hannah K.

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7 years ago

Food was delicious, Unlimited Salad Bar was fresh, service and management were great even on a busy night. Thanks to Ferra, my party and I had a wonderful night! Will be returning soon. read more

Heather P.

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16

5 years ago

Good food and consistent. Ally is a great bartender we enjoy going in and sitting near the bar while she is working.

Jeff P.

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4 years ago

The best around! Amazing patio and the food is outstanding. They eve brought the salad bar back

Lisa M.

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5 years ago

The Ragin Honey Garlic chicken wings are the bomb. DELICIOUS!!!!

Fred S.

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2

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4 years ago

Great doordash delivery. Quick efficient and friendly

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I loved it. We went…read moreafter a beach day at Crane Beach. I found them using Google and reading reviews here on Yelp. Our party myself, my wife and 3 kids. My sons (11 and 13) ordered burgers. I took a bite (they were so big one kid couldn't finish his)... great burger. My daughter (age 9) got the kids chicken fingers. All kids had the fries. My wife had steak and side salad, she loved it. I have a sausage and garlic pizza. I Loved it. Friendly service. Attentive on water and my diet coke refills. Reasonable priced. We go to Crane Beach a few times a summer. We coming back here for dinner every time. Also, the vibe and decor was very nice. Clean bathrooms. This place is just awesome.

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