Thought I'd really like the place, but disappointed. First off, it was really loud. I guess that…read morewas really the fault of the patrons, but made dinner annoying. We ordered simple - burger and tacos. Waited 50'! Waiter never came over to check on us or apologize. When burger came out, it had fries, even though I ordered onion rings. 5-7' later waiter brought them out, but I was 2/3 done. There were some other minor nitpicky things that on their own weren't a big deal, but when coupled with everything else convinced us that we won't be returning.

I come to this quaint restaurant and bar every Wednesday evening to play Backgammon with a fabulous…read moresmall group. We play from 6:30 to 8:30, but most of us get here at 6 PM to grab something to eat before we start playing the game. Last night, my friend and I ordered the buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips, and it was very yummy!!! As always, Cathie was behind the bar and made delicious cocktails. She is always so bubbly, too, and a genuine person. I look forward to Wednesday and not just because I enjoy playing Backgammon but because Boo Bird is warm and cozy and makes their patrons feel like Rock Stars!

Stopped in for lunch this weekend. Great vibe for the place, great sandwiches. Awesome service!…read more Cant wait to come for a blizzard!

My daughter and I were out of towners and felt like we had hit the local hot spot for sure(which is…read morewhat we look for). Food was delicious and service was great There was one waitress and one cook and they were rocking that packed house! You could not tell by the food or service that they were the only ones working.

We were looking for spot to grab a bite before we headed out and of town, after a really rough…read moreweekend due to a harassing vrbo owner, that would allowed dogs on the restaurant's patio. Found this place right down the street. The food was great, lobster roll, fries, Lobster Benny and French Toast were delicious! The service was awesome! Everyone was so kind, you have no idea how much that was needed in that moment. Thank you, so much!

This was interesting. I'm not sure I would order again. I ordered the turkey club sandwich as…read moredelivery takeout. Even though the turkey was real roasted turkey vs sliced turkey, the sandwich was so large, bulky and thick that I basically couldn't eat it as a full club sandwich. I understand the loaded sandwich thing but I felt this was another level to the point of it being an inconvenience and diverting from the things that make a classic turkey club great. It's a shame because the turkey is good if eaten alone but it felt like too much in this sandwich.

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.

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

We had a party of 12 and sat on the patio, which was the perfect setting for enjoying a meal and…read morecatching up with friends. The food was fresh, cooked to order, and absolutely delicious. The Carolina Gold Fingers are a fan favorite in our family, and our friends enjoyed them just as much as we do. The baked haddock is the best I've had locally. The burgers were cooked to order, flavorful, and perfectly complemented by the hand-cut fries. Our out-of-town friends, visiting from Germany were excited to try the shrimp scampi. They were surprised by the large portion, but enjoyed every bite! From the delicious food and warm hospitality to the relaxed atmosphere, everything was exactly what we were looking for. It was a wonderful experience and we'll definitely be back!

I love this place! 525 has it all. The food is great the service is really good and very friendly…read moreand the owners couldn't be any nicer or more attentive. 525 also has a great vibe whether you're going for date night or a meal out with friends or just having dinner at the bar solo. They have cool historic photos of the neighborhood and comfortable seating. Another bonus is that Magnolia is a beautiful spot for an after dinner walk along the water or a stop at Magnolia Beach. I highly recommend!

Fantastic atmosphere with excellent food and even better service. One of the owners even sat with…read moreus to share a fun story. We will be back.

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!

We sat outside and it was a bit chilly but my soup soon took care of that! Service was fantastic as…read morewas the food and drinks! They were careful of my husband's soy allergy and he loved his dish even thou he thinks the scallops were a little off and the Margarita was a bit weak. All in all it was a great time!

Came here for a late lunch after wandering around Gloucester. It was pretty bustling even at 2PM…read more Inside is big and spacious with lots of seating and great sea breeze. We ordered: lobster roll, cioppino, fried clams and fried calamari duo platter The cioppino was our favorite part given how it includes so much and so many varieties of seafood in it. It's definitely too big for one, and it'd be your whole meal for two. Having some savory broth hit the spot after we were sweating a lot from being outside. The fried clams and calamari was a bit confusing. We saw the fried clams on the menu and was intrigued by it. The server recommended us getting the duo platter. We're not sure how that would be different than getting the fried clams and fried calamari separately as appetizers. The batter overall wasn't light and airy enough. It was a bit The clams were a bit of a letdown. It wasn't as sweet and juicy as I'd like. Multiple pieces also tasted muddy. Calamari wasn't special either. The batter was too thick on many pieces that I didn't want to eat much. Lobster roll was alright. It came with big chunks of lobster meat, but flavorwise nothing super outstanding. FYI their soft drinks come from a fountain. My coke didn't taste too watery at least.

We had about a 30 minute wait on a Sunday morning. Not too bad for four adults and a baby. The…read morestaff at George's is absolutely the best. They were very proactive on how we wanted to be seated with a seven month old. I enjoyed two of their bloody Mary's! One was actually the jalapeño bloody Maria with tequila. And the other was the Tabasco spicy bloody Mary. Oh yeah, the food was awesome! I had the crab cake Benedict. My wife had a huge omelette. My son had the breakfast burrito. Everything was great! Also, it's walking distance from where we were staying. A great plus for Gloucester. Don't miss this place for breakfast or lunch when you come to Gloucester!

A little bit of a wait, but when you see group after group on a first name basis with the owner…read morewaiting 30-45 minutes you know it good. Did not disappoint , also very knowledgeable for people with gluten issues

I My favorite place…read morefor lobster! Service is good ambiance is rustic beach warf But the lobster is AMAZING!

The portion size was good I ordered clam strips they just…read morewasn't crunchy enough And they were too thick some pieces I ordered fish sandwich just average underwhelmed It's my option that if your charging these prices. I come for the food not because they're famous. I come from Boston where we have great seafood Probably won't come back

Great spot in Essex on the water. They have seating inside or on a screened porch or on a deck. We…read morewere fortunate to eat in the deck watching boats and jet skis come and go. I'm not a seafood person but the BBQ is excellent. We split a Key Lime pie slice that was tasty. Great spot to get good food and chill

Title: Excellent Server (5 stars) + OK food with $$$$ prices. You pay $$$ for views of the marsh…read more The server who served us- the lady with some tatoos- was super nice and the saving grace of this restaurant. The food was OK. Hard to be great given it was just: Fried Fish & Chips: Tiny portion of fish ( 2 thin chicken finger sized pieces). $34 for this fish. Go across the street to Woodmans for better. Oysters & Clams: Raw so no chef skill required. Fried Clams: Very exp and again small portion.