Probably the BEST restaurant in Newburyport MA where there are now over (30) thirty places to dine…read moreout. When considering value, community, menu, atmosphere and service along with solid food ...Ted's place maintains its #1 position in the Downtown. Enjoy.

Hmmmm. This is a tough one. A rating of "OK" seems appropriate right now. I went for lunch and…read morefigured they'd have a lunch menu but also the option of ordering the "real" items that are on the dinner menu since they're open continuously with no distinct break between lunch and dinner. But I was disappointed in my hopes. The menu was fine but also not terribly interesting. Just regular American. And I'd come for something more than that. So ... 3/5 experience for me. When I try it in the evening perhaps my take will alter. Service was a bit slow but it was also quite busy so perhaps understandable.

The wife and I were looking for waterfront dining. This place has great outdoor eating vibes. We…read moresat on the lower deck while the live music played upstairs. The music was good, and not too loud or overbearing. Not so much a place for sunset viewing as you face the river with Newburyport on the other side and the view facing West is actually the bridge. Food and service were both great. I agree with one of the other reviews - the blue cheese burger was one of the best I have ever had and the ahi nachos appetizer was also very tasty. The wait for the table was reasonable and we grabbed a drink at the bar and were called faster than anticipated. Sat on the rail - looking at the river. Server was pretty busy, but did a fine job, and was friendly even though we could tell she was super busy. Very enjoyable date night.

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

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

Excellent, you cannot go wrong at Lena's! And if ONION RINGS are your thing, they have regular…read morefried (good) AND DRY (BEST rings anywhere, with dry corn meal on exterior, not greasy...fresh cut and stiff enough to play Ring Toss with them)...which are truly OUT OF THIS WORLD (ENCOYABLE)! Down home, been around for many years, casual knotty pIne interior. You can eat-in, dine in your vehicle or do take-out...my favorite spot for seafood!

We had an amazing dinner at Mission Oak! We were a group of 19, there to celebrate a milestone…read morebirthday. Mission Oak had the perfect spot for a large group that didn't require a separate room, yet still had a large table in a semi-private space that made you feel like part of the restaurant but also you could get up and walk around to chat. The service was wonderful. Our server, Francisco, adeptly handled our large group-- he was efficient, intuitive of our needs and kind. Danielle, the manager, made sure we had absolutely everything we needed. The food was wonderful...some favorites included the lobster rangoons, the clam chowder, and the haddock. Thank you to the entire staff for making our evening so special and memorable!

If you are looking for a great brunch in Newburyport this might just be the place. We went for…read moretheir bottomless brunch and were highly pleased with service and food. Focaccia and home fries were excellent. Avocado toast was delicious although our eggs were slightly harder than we like. My partner decided to go with the huevos rancheros next and asked for runny poached eggs - they were perfectly cooked. Pierogis were great. Fish tacos were fantastic. Waffles were perfect. The absolute highlight was their chili - from the way it was plated to its delicious taste. Our server Linda was a delight! Manager also stopped by and was super pleasant. Place was an old church and is somewhat dark. Still that didn't take away from the place. We will be back soon!

Justin is a great server he went above and beyond, food is good. and great outside seating.read more

I went here with my girlfriend and we were first placed in a really awkward nook of the restaurant…read morethat was super crowded and had tons of screaming children, so we asked to be seated elsewhere and they promptly helped with that request. Our waitress was attentive (almost too much so lol). We were having a serious conversation and the check-ins were a bit much BUT she was still super nice. T he drinks were not bad but kind of tasted like a drink you'd get from a chain like Applebees or something. We ordered a dozen oysters which were great but for an oyster bar, I guess I expected a bit more in terms of the waitress telling us which oysters were which and/or marking them accordingly. The fries were fantastic and hit the spot! I remember having a better overall experience at their Salem location in the past and will likely stick to that location since it's closer any way.

Absolutely a great location on the Harbor & food was good…read more The waitress, I'm sorry I forgot her name was very accommodating. Stuffies were great, Shrimp cocktail returned it was overcooked, oyster were good, niçoise salad they subbed green beans instead of carbs. The place is big & seems to be always busy. Go There enjoy the scenery sit topside or down below. Those with mobility issues there is an elevator to 2nd floor.

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.

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.

wonderful day at Starboard Galley restaurant... good food, nice atmosphere, friendly waitress. Most…read moreof all I appreciate they are mailing my credit card that I accidentally left on the table.

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!