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!!

Excellent drinks. Ordered a manhattan and espresso and they were very good. Typical pub menu…read moreserving sandwiches, pasta dishes and entrees. Haddock sandwich was very good, fish tacos decent. Upcharge of $4 for what are standard sides (fries/onion rings). Spot is on the smaller side that has bar, indoor and outdoor seating. The space was always packed but moved through tables pretty quick. Service was friendly and quick. Street parking was not an issue.

I bought a burger, chicken sandwich and fries thinking that it would be something absolutely…read moreamazing. Instead the food tasted just average if anything well below average. Sad I didnt get my moneys worth. Should have gone to wahlburger.Oh well you live and you learn.

Always like going there Roger is a nice person. He's an excellent cook. Just tell him what you like…read moreand he'll cook it up for you. The coffee day is pretty good too. I like the atmosphere you can lounge and still enjoy your breakfast and time for your cell phone with your loved one.

This past weekend I decided to try out April's for brunch because a friend of a friend recommended…read moreit. I went and the place is small but cute. The host welcomed me right away while attending other guests. I waited for my table for about 15 minutes. Not too bad being that the place was packed! In the summertime they have an outside patio area which helps with the capacity of people. So I get seated. Looked at the menu which was nicely done. I ordered a tequila sunrise to get the day going (don't judge me! ) after about 5 minutes my drink was brought to me. With such great service I thought I was gonna be ok for an amazing brunch... I wasn't! ‍ I ordered the Boston Omelette (steak tips, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and cheese). The dish came with home fries and toast. I declined the toast because I always ordered a side of pancakes with banana, strawberries, and blueberries! Even though the place was packed. The kitchen was pumping out the orders! The food came within 10 minutes. The presentation looked delicious. But after the first bite of my omelette, I knew we had an issue. The steak (or lack there of!) had not seasoning or flavor to it. Nor did the home fries! Very basic! I had to put a lot of salt and pepper to try and enjoy either item... I didn't even finish the dish. I moved onto the pancakes because they looked delicious. Whomp whomp! Another let down! The only good thing about the meal was then tequila sunrise drink! Would've expected more from this place flavor wise!

The Blue Ox is so close to me and I don't know why I'm not in there constantly because it's just so…read moregood. The ambiance is nice and comfortable, cool but not pretentious. They were playing 70s and 80s music, which was fun for this Gen X girl. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive, a crew of sweet kids. The food was really delicious and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures. I need to put the Ox on my regular rotation. I'm dying to try more of their menu items.

Shout out to Amanda for making this a lovely night out with my parents. We've been coming for…read moreyears.... Their filet and their sin burger never disappoint! So sweet to add a card and a little flair for a birthday recognition!

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.

If i could give a zero i would. The cook was drinking while "working" she seemed absolutely…read morehammered. We waited 2 hours just for our "bartender" to tell us our ticket was lost. Mind you there were only 4 tickets. We could see the grill and ticket line. As an experienced service person i know when shits not working. I will never ever go here again. The bartender seemed overwhelmed and unaware with maybe 15 ppl in the place. I can't not stress enough DONT GO HERE!!!!!

Divey gem with really good pub food and great service. I had the smash burger special with…read morepineapple and steak fries and it was exactly what I wanted after an active day on the ocean. The steak fries were hot, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Burger was juicy with double patties and good topping ratios on a decent bun that held together. Server was also the only bartender - she was attentive and friendly, and did a great job serving tables while tending to a busy bar of locals. Will definitely return to try the steak tips.

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.

We had an excellent dinner at Pomona Cafe this past week. The food set the tone, particularly the…read moreChicken Milanesa, Pollo y Limón and Chicken Violet. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated and full of flavor without trying too hard to impress. The room is just as appealing as the menu. Warm lighting, striking artwork and a polished atmosphere make it feel special without feeling stiff. Best of all, the noise level allows for actual conversation, a feature that can be cocktail. The cocktails did not disappoint. Service was equally strong. Our server was prompt, knowledgeable and attentive without hovering. He answered our questions clearly and offered recommendations that proved well worth taking. The owner also stopped by to ask about our experience, a thoughtful gesture that made the evening feel genuinely welcoming. Pomona Cafe is a terrific addition to Swampscott, and we'll gladly return. Highly recommend!

Tried this place two times, both times was really disappointed. Also while we were here we saw them…read moresetting up for a graduation part or event of some kind, during this process we saw either the owner or manager take a rag that one of the waiters was using to dry clean plates, she sprays it with cleaner, wipes down the tables and seats then after she was done we see her start to finish wiping the clean plates with the same rag... and of course since she did that the waiters continued to do so with the same rag after she started doing something else?!? Disgusting. Apart from this.. if you can get over that, the food was really meh for the $, the chicken was dry and hard to chew and it just seemed like something I could cook on my own at home and I'm not even very good at cooking. Also got an espresso which was acidic and 1/2 cold. (This we've tried twice and both times just as bad)

The food is good and made well but the man who gave me my food was just rude he called everyone…read moreelse name out so kindly and brought me mine just we throw it on the table and when I said thank you he walked away like no one was there May 9 2026 5:23

i really enjoyed this place! i love spicy chicken sandwiches, so i had to try this place. we got…read morethe nashville hot chicken sandwich (my favorite). the original, and the one with the egg (i forget the name). all of them were cooked great, the chicken was juicy and crispy. exactly what you want from a fried chicken sandwich. i loved the coleslaw on top of them also, very good. the customer service was good, everyone was friendly. we ate inside because these kinds of sandwiches don't travel well- the place was clean and there were lots of seats! also got a root beer float, was yummy as expected. the only thing i do wish, was that they had some better sides! but i will definitely be back!

We've been here many many times for breakfast. We finally tried lunch! It's fabulous. Cheeseburger…read moreclub was awesome. Turkey club was phenomenal !! Never seen so much roasted turkey in a club sandwich before! It was lunch AND dinner! It's not deli turkey. True roasted turkey. Kudus to Erin and Julie. Love this place!

We recently spent several days in Swampscott on a family vacation. While out for a walk we noticed…read moreeveryone lined up for Lincoln's Landing. My parents absolutely love breakfast and we decided to give it a try. The Blueberry French toast was delicious. My dad had eggs and bacon and my mom had the pancakes. My father couldn't stop raving about the food. The staff were friendly and the restaurant is quaint. I would recommend this restaurant if you love breakfast.