Njord Haven is a gem. The Nordic-Asian fusion concept is genuinely interesting, and the execution…read morematches the creativity. Every pairing worked beautifully together. Nothing felt gimmicky, everything was thoughtfully prepared. The ambiance is outstanding. Walking in, it felt like one of the better spots I've dined in Boston proper or New York. The space has real character. Our server Lou was exceptional. First-timers at a tapas-style restaurant, and he made sure we understood the portions, guided us through choices we weren't sure about, and kept us from over-ordering. That level of attentiveness makes a difference. The food was outstanding. The broccoli alone (yes, broccoli) was a standout. The ahi tuna and rice cake were equally impressive. My martini was perfectly executed. The owner came by, introduced himself, and actually spent time with each table. That kind of engagement from ownership tells you everything about the place's standards. I'm already planning my return to work through the rest of the menu. Whether it's a full dinner or just drinks and a snack, Njord Haven is worth the trip.

I appreciate Njord Haven, the owners' efforts for a wonderful experience, and the good food he…read moremakes with passion and love. We no longer go, however, but on a rare occasion. Why? The delish cocktail less (which are NOT cheap) have almost no alcohol. I'm not a big drinker, but typically one will suffice. Two is a big night out. When I have three cocktails and almost no buzz, that makes you feel robbed. Who wants to feel ripped off? Several of my friends feel the same way and do not frequent for the same reason. I do hope the lovely owner does the right thing.

Popped in for a late-night drink with my friend and absolutely loved the vibe! The place is super…read morecute inside and thoughtfully decorated, perfect for a chill night out. They've got a solid drink menu and get really creative with their cocktails, which I definitely want to try next time. I stuck with my go-to and it was perfectly balanced. Since it was quiet when we went, service was super quick, and the bartenders were incredibly friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a hidden gem.

This establishment screams we want your money. The staff forces smiles with no charisma hoping you…read moretip them for no reason at all. Oye Bonita is a confused experience Including crossing the lines between strip club regular club and restaurant. Blaring dance music with tables everywhere so there's nowhere to dance. Food Menus at 11pm. My waitress continued to press me and my friend to order something and 5 minutes later she's dancing on the lap of a customer next to us. Very uncomfortable. Two jack and cokes = $28. Oye Bonita is Like a blockbuster movie throwing everything at the audience to see what sticks. At least the price is set and you know what you're in for. I cannot recommend this to anyone. I hope I saved you a decent time somewhere else dear friend. I wish you the best night out somewhere else. Thank you for your time reading my review. I honestly appreciate it.

Quite possibly one of the top 5 meals I've had in my life. The Beet "carpaccio" was exquisite, the…read moresalad also had one of the top 5 salad dressings I've ever had, I should add that I'm a salad dressing psycho and I could drink dressing and I sometimes do. (My all time fave being the Villa in Wayland dressing which is a town cult classic, the salad itself sucks though). The dressing was so lemony and fresh and I could tell it was made in house. I was surprised when our server said the plate was hot for a beet salad and delightfully it was because the goat cheese was melted onto the beets... yummmm ugh I wish I was eating it right now. The main event: THE TUNA My partner and I took one bite of the mashed potatoes with the miso sauce and both literally got chills and a tear came to our eyes. The texture of the tuna, the crunch of the sesames, the bok choi added a perfect fibrous element and the potatoes in the sauce all melded together in perfect harmony. Texture, flavor, presentation, all five stars I want to scream like the teacher in "a Christmas story" when Ralphie writes his theme and the teacher screams "A++++++++++++++++++++!!!!!"

We've been to both G and Little G. G is one of the best in the area. Pricey, but worth it. Little G…read moreis a fractional representation of the quality. Fine, but nothing quite stands out.

Great brunch spot! The Pomona Omelette is a must try. Fresh veggies, plenty of cheese, and so…read morefresh. The cheese pull was strong! Service was great and quick. The chai latte I had was really good and perfect for this cold weather. I will definitely come back!

I love the coffee here... probably my fave barista around! Service is outstanding. Food is…read moreexcellent. Love this for a casual get together.

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!!

I have been living in Lynn for 26 years and never had a chance to try food at Dockside Pub. We just…read moregot home from our vacation in California and decided to get a dinner at this place. What a disappointment. First, waiter told us that they have some issues with grill and some choices from the menu are not available. Ok, we did work around that. Next, they got my order but not my husband's order. Ok. I was waiting for his food to arrive. They most likely forgot about it. Next, we got his order. Food was ok. They asked us if we want the dessert. Ok so we asked for the desert menu. Again, she said they don't have a menu for that but she said that they have carrot cake, tiramisu or caramel cheesecake. Ok we said caramel cheesecake. We were waiting at least 15 minutes until she came to tell us that they don't have caramel cheesecake. Ok, so we said tiramisu. We waited another 30 minutes and she came to say that they didn't have tiramisu either. That's where I had enough and left my husband to pay a bill. Waitress gave him bill to pay ....you guess right, for caramel cheesecake and tiramisu that we never got. My husband was looking at it with disbelief. Like this is worst customer service we ever experienced. Poor, low effort, disappointment and worst restaurant experience for us. Don't go there. They should go out of business! IL

Another "hidden gem" in Lynn. My first time ordering from here, I actually hadn't heard of them…read morebefore. Got a pizza, excellent Neapolitan style, crust is awesome. Topping are great not too much, not too little

The food is incredible, drinks are great and service is amazing! One of my new favorite hot spots!read more

Had a good time here. Accepted our dogs. Very diverse clientele. Drinks were great. Service was…read moregood. Talked to cofounder, Ian, for a bit. Talked to Pam, bartender, for a bit. Was impressed with the whole experience. Hole in the wall fun.

The Taco Lady was the star of this "distillery". The waitress was more interested in flirting with…read moretwo guys at the bar rather than serving us drinks. Looking for a good time? You won't find it here. But shout out to the Taco Lady's ramen

Such a shame the restaurant closed. It had very good food and an outstanding location.read more

Went there with my family to do a little celebration dinner for my 21st birthday. Wanted classy…read moreboujie kind of dinner and thought this was the place because it looked nice. Boy was I wrong. Staff were rude. Waitress was clearly upset about something or idk she was not having it that day. They did not try at all. Not sure if Trump being president suddenly encouraged some white people to show their racism but wow. Seriously did not expect the treatment we got from there. Unacceptable. Didn't even order food because it was not worth staying there. Ended up going to the restaurant next door "Mission on the Bay" spent $800 there instead because atleast they knew how to treat their customers. Warm welcome, excited to have guests, and took care of it all with a good attitude there. Unlike this place.

I wrote this review back in August of 2013, we lived up the street from the whistle for 7 years,…read moreAugust 2021 we moved to South Carolina, and man do I miss this place, it's changed owners in the time we went there, and was hit hard by covid. But the Whistle keeps going. We miss the crew there, the staff and the regulars. When we go back up north to visit, this is on the top of the list of places we have to go. Miss you guys!

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.

Just tried this on Saturday after moving to the area. Arguably one of my favorite pizzas I've had…read moresince moving to the Boston area. The sauce is perfect, and the crust is cooked to perfection. The owner Tony was really kind and made great recommendations. As for the spot itself it's right on the main drag with a great view of Boston, and awesome outdoor seating when it's warm out. On another note I'm surprised by the Portnoy Rating, I thought the pizza was far better than the score he gave. I'm looking forward to getting Volo again really soon!

I'm visiting family and they recommended Volo's Detroit style pizza for dinner. I called in an…read moreorder for a Verde pizza (a white pizza with grilled chicken, broccoli, sautéed spinach and garlic). At $27, it's pricier than most pizza in the area, but with the great reviews, I figured it must be woth it. When we got the pizza home, I noticed that it had an abundance of broccoli and spinach, but a more limited amount of tiny pieces of chicken. The crust was the best part of the pizza. The pizza itself was dry and had absolutely no garlic or seasoning at all. It tasted like broccoli bread. Then my nephew found a piece of blue plastic in his pizza, which was mostly covered by cheese. Needless to say, I don't get the hype about this place. There are plenty of pizza places in the area, so I'm not likely to order from here again.