We've been going to Loretta since before Covid. Food was always good. They were proactive during…read moreCovid for the ability to do take out while we were all cloistered in our homes. We've had good meals and not so good meals since and haven't been back in two years. We tried it again today. My go-to has always been the pastrami. It was disappointing today but I've had that same experience in other restaurants and at home. Properly cooked but it wasn't very flavorful. My husband had the steak sandwich, cooked to order, medium rare. He said it was good. He was sorry to see that the Croque Monsieur is no longer on the menu. He loves a good han and xheese that he can't pronounce! The cole slaw is perfect, thinly sliced, not chopped, not too much vinegar and not too much mayo. What we really missed the last few visits are the kettle chips they used to make in house during Covid. Service was excellent as always.

They don't need another 5 star review but I can't help myself, this place is great…read more I had the wonderful Seafood Risotto that was huge and my wife had a huge Ahi Tuna Salad. With wine it came to $90 for an excellent meal.

My Son asked me to find a Restaurant that we could all go to on Father's Day, so after an extensive…read moresearch online I came up with 3 nearby Restaurants that I've never been to! The River House in Portsmouth, Tuna Striker Pub on Seabrook Harbor and lastly The Deck in Salisbury overlooking the Merrimack River and Newburyport Harbor! He chose The Deck in Salisbury and I agreed bc it's in a great location with beautiful views! When we got there their Parking Lot was full but they had additional parking across Rt.1 where they offered a golf cart shuttle to the Restaurant! We decided to just walk over! The Deck was very busy probably bc it's Father's Day! We were seated at a high top table, enjoyed the views and were amazed at the number of staff they had maneuvering around the tables, with precision I might add, delivering food to the tables! It was quite an impressive sight! Our Waitress was very pleasant, welcomed us and was attentive throughout our visit! There were six of us and we chose the following menu items...My Daughter in Law chose the "Caprese Salad w/grilled Chicken, the Grand Children had a Cheeseburger and the oldest a Lobster Roll, his favorite, which by the way can be ordered warm w/Butter MKT Price which our Waitress said was $48, it seems to be the going price right now in better restaurants! It was a decent portion of Lobster meat! My significant other and Son both opted for the fried Scallops , hers with Onion Rings, which were fried in a light batter and tasty, his with Fries! The Scallops were excellent, fried in a light batter and delicious! I chose the "Deck Blues Burger" which was one of the best Burgers I've ever had and grilled medium to perfection! The food all around was excellent and when you add the beautiful views it made for one of the most memorable Father's Day's! We highly recommend "The Deck" and it will become one of our favorite dining spots in the future! Food...5 Vibe....5 Staff...5

My friend and I dropped by around 7:00 PM on a Friday night and the place was popping. We put our…read morenames down on the list and were told it would take an hour to be seated. We first went up to the 21+ bar area on the top deck where they were playing live music. It was too crowded and loud for me, so we went down to the bar downstairs. Our bartender was nice and got us our drinks right away. I got the SOBER STRAWBERRY drink which was fine just a bit too tart for me. After only around 20 or so minutes we got a text that our table was ready so we went over to grab it. When we sat down, service unfortunately took a turn and it took forever to get our orders in, get our food, etc. We ordered a few items to share: -CLAM CHOWDER: Chowder flavor was good and a nice portion. -BEET SALAD: The beets were nice and tasty and went well with the greens and dressing. -MUSSELS: Flavor was fine. There were some that weren't cooked as well, also a lot of sand in some of the mussels as well. They did also have a few toasted bread slices to dip into the broth which is always a nice touch. All in all, an ok spot for a bite to eat but wish service could have been stronger.

I was on vacation from Ct and stopped into Lena's to get seafood. I had the fish chowder it was…read moreexcellent. We also had the onion rings and the fried clam strips. They were average. Cute place very friendly staff . They are closed Mon and Tuesday we actually hit it on Wednesday. Prices are average. Give it a try I was told it's local favorite. I think I would try the lobster roll next time I'm in the area . Thanks Enjoy Chris M

Loved it! Drove here after leaving Newburyport on our way to Ogunquit. The person who took our…read moreorder was so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. See picture! Clam chowder was milky/creamy and tastes great. Their tartar sauce was great as well.

Food was excellent. Service was even better. Timing of service was exactly what we wanted. Thank…read moreyou Linda for an incredible 29th Anniversary dinner!

Always fabulous food and a fabulous waitstaff! I highly recommend it ! You won't be disappointed!read more

Nice spot! Hope to give it a try when the weather is nicer !…read moreOutdoor deck(but still to cold) Nice menu, decent beer selection. Bartender very friendly and efficient! Had the fish tacos, real nice size and very tasty ! Will try again

This is a nice option in downtown Newburyport with plenty of outdoor dining, both in front on the…read morestreet, or out back with a view of the water. We enjoyed lunch here on a beautiful day with some friends who both follow a gluten free diet. The menu appealed to them as there were many options to choose from. I started with a delicious watermelon martini, made with real watermelon juice. Potent and delicious. Next, we ordered the crispy fried calamari to share with the table, and there as a mis-step here. A server came back to ask if the gluten free request was an allergy or not as the deep fryer would be cross contaminated. Not an issue for our friends. What arrived was a bowl of chewy calamari sitting in oil. Most unpleasant and really not something we would eat. We mentioned to our waiter who then said since they are gluten free they can't coat or fry them. So, not sure where the disconnect was. They took them away and removed them from the bill. No harm. For our lunch we all thouroughly enjoyed the sushi we ordered. The portions were generous, the fish was fresh and tasty. I wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

To be clear - Michael's Harborside Restaurant & Bar has a Lobster Shack attached to it. It is the…read morelatter that we ate at because it allowed dogs on the patio - the only option for eating on site - as opposed to the actual restaurant & bar that affords both indoor and outdoor dining (sans dogs). I ordered a fried clam basket and they were absolutely DELICIOUS! What The Lobster Shack served up in flavor made up for the lack of service. (It's literally a window outdoors that you walk up to and place / receive your order.) We will definitely go back for a casual outdoor meal that allowed for our dog to be present. The gals at the window were friendly and eager enough to please.

Love this place, the clam chowder was amazing. The wife and I split a food plate which was an…read moreamazing deal, and we brought home leftovers. Fresh, fresh, fresh!!

Professionals. In every sense. Speaking for myself, they are always early. All vehicles are sharp…read moreand always clean. Impeccable service. Even on very short notice, for people like me. Lol Great job guys !

Arranged a ride for my daughter back to college. The car was clean, the driver prompt,…read moreprofessional and friendly. Excellent and will use again!

Nice Job Busy Thursday night!…read more Great service at the Bar, nice beer menu with local selections Had the Short Rib Taco special! Huge portion! Well Done!

Nice little spot in Newburyport. We stopped by for dinner last night and it wasn't too crowded. The…read morelavender lemonade drink was refreshing. I ordered the half size of the shrimp scampi and it was the perfect amount if you're not too hungry. The full size plates were quite big if you wanted to share or bring leftovers home.

One of the great traditions of Newburyport is the Starboard Galley. My wife's family has gone to it…read morefor nearly 40 years. It is old school. It is one of a handful of restaurants in Newburyport that continued strong (Park Lunch, the Grog, Thirsty Whale). It has a view of the Merrimac river and is next to the rail trail. The inside decor is classic and probably hasn't changed in decades, but it is comfortable and has that Oceanside charm. The service is always good. Christin has been our server a couple times and she is wonderful - funny, attentive and suggestions. You're always seated quickly. We sat on the outside, covered seating. The food is classic. We started with their clam chowder. That is excellent. The stuffed clams are probably the best in Newburyport. The iceberg wedge salad is amazing with generous blue cheese and bacon on a nice crispy wedge. Probably one of the best values in Newburyport. The onion rings are crispy and tasty. The fried clams are some of the best in the city. You can get a Budweiser for under six dollars. The prices are a good value with lots of good food. Don't expect fancy. But if you want to have an old school seafood meal, the Starboard Galley is the right place. If you want to grab a beer at there, old bar, enjoy it at a great price point.

We were looking for somewhere that had a good old fashioned seafood menu and boy did we find it…read more Chowder was great, onion rings were light and crispy our main was classic lobster rolls. These were delicious with lovely lobster salad and unique fries. Like a cross between chips and fries. Had a nice lunch at a good price. Our waitress, Amy, was terrific. Friendly and professional. This one is a keeper.

If I could give 1/2 stars, I would go for 3.5 stars for this restaurant. It had enough good that I…read morewould go back to try other things in the future but I'm not in a rush to do so. I had the tropical grilled salmon. It had a nice fresh pineapple salsa that had a spicy kick to it. Salmon was nicely grilled and mashed potatoes were under seasoned. My dinner was ok but I wouldn't order it again. We did not like the fruit punch margarita. We will have to try something different next time. Our server was very attentive although she was going back and forth between inside and outside customers. This location has a nice outdoor patio with fire pits and heat lamps that we enjoyed. The also have bathrooms accessible outside so you don't need to go inside to use them. Place is easy to find off the highway and they have plenty of parking.

As a date night, I decided on Sylvan St. Grille. The restaurant was easy to get to and had plenty…read moreof parking. First impression was a clean and organized place with a nice outdoor seating area. I decided on the Fisherman's Plate!! Well fried and plenty of haddock, shrimp, whole belly clams and scallops. Served with fries AND onion rings! Also ordered the Fruit Punch Margarita to wash it all down. The seafood was under seasoned but the salt and pepper buried in the bucket of utensils and napkins quickly took care of that. The tartar sauce was more like a dill dip, not a hit for me. The coleslaw was also under seasoned and the dressing had no flavor, seemed like minimal effort was made with it. Perhaps my least favorite was the Margarita. The overall flavor was bitter and was almost undrinkable. Overall if you're looking for value, I.e. lots of food for a good price, you've found your spot!