I'm a big fan of the blue Marlin in Essex. Just phenomenal people food and atmosphere. The mission boathouse is the same thing. Just great people great food and great atmosphere. I really like to mix it up. And I'm so grateful that we have such hard-working owners and workers and our local community serving up fresh seafood and incredible food. Thank you for all your hard work. read more

The wife and I went for an early dinner to beat the crowd and we were the only ones in the dining room so it was very quiet and nice. Great water view that is most likely even better in summer. Staff was very nice and attentive. Appetizers came out decently quick in which we had the buffalo cauliflower bites and crab cake. The cauliflower was cooked well but the buffalo sauce was very strong. It could have used a nice blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping. The crab cake was the highlight of the night. The one crab cake sat on a bed of pepper relish with the mango habanero aioli on top was a surprisingly good combo. My wife ordered the filet and ask for it medium. Looked good coming out the we find out the potatoes and spinach the steak were laying on were very cold and the steak was very rare. At a price of $48 you expect the meal to be at least warm and cooked properly. And now the churassco, I had zero idea what this was gonna come out as but it was just kind of a hodgepodge of stuff thrown on a plate. Yucca frites were very dry and stale tasting so it took a lot to chew. I didn't know the carrot was going to be shredded carrots cause unless it's in a salad I prefer actual carrot slices. Steak and plantains were cooked very well and were tasty. It came out on a skillet but there was zero sizzle. I don't really understand why they put onion rings on the rice it just made it harder to eat. I do hope the food got more consistent throughout the night cause the beginning was kind of a mixed bag. read more

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Recently came here with my coworkers during my trip to Beverly and had a great experience. Restaurant is located on the water and has a lovely vibe. Food was excellent and service is very attentive. I cannot wait to come back again when weather is warmer and we can sit on the outdoor patio. read more

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This was my second try at Mission in Beverly . I got invited to the Sunday brunch . Horrible food experience, cold food , terrible menu for a brunch. You are also being timed because it's all you can eat . I didn't want to eat after my first bite. If I want tacos for every option I'll go to a Mexican restaurant. It's a beautiful spot on the ocean the menu should reflect that. Servers very friendly. read more

OMFG. What a horrible experience. The service was totally unacceptable. We sat down and ordered drinks. It took a while before they showed up. We were then ready to order food, but that took forever to flag down our server. We ordered an app and 2 entrees. The appetizer came out in 15 minutes. We were waiting and waiting for our entrees. They came out 30 minutes after that. When we asked what the hold up was (we almost canceled our order), they mentioned the kitchen was backed up. Which was very odd since the place was half empty. At that point, no apology or service recovery at all. It would have been great if we were told about this without having to beg. So we asked if they were going to comp us anything. Our server was unable to make that decision and went to track down the manager. And THAT took forever. 15 minutes later the manager finally came over and did indeed comped us the food and finally apologized. BUT not proactively at all - we had to bitch and whine before they acknowledged any issue. We felt totally ignored. It's really too bad since we are fairly regular customers. And the food is pretty good. It's unfortunate we won't be returning. read more

The restaurant is in a beautiful location overlooking the water. The interior has very nice small decorative details with an aquatic theme. The parking lot is small and there's another parking lot under the bridge. The staff are great and accommodating. The crispy salmon Maki has a satisfying crunch with a flavorful spicy mayo. The fried fish sandwich came with a huge piece of fish with a healthy amount of toppings. The fries itself are amazing with great seasoning and cooked very well. Overall a great experience. read more

Mission Boathouse - Crispy Spicy Salmon Maki - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

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My sister lives a 2 min walk from Mission Boathouse. She and her husband love their brunch and said I have to give it a try. The waterfront restaurant is located at the Beverly Pier. Very cute and bright upon entry. We walked over but there is a small lot in the front that could fit about 20ish cars. We took the elevator up to the host stand. Upon arrival we were greeted and seated promptly. We opted for the high top seats. The server came over greeted us and gave us time to look at the menu. We decided to do the bottomless brunch which is $19.99 per person (price as of 2025). We also got a bottle of champagne for $25 with small carafes of pineapple , cranberry and orange juice. The server said the champagne comes with one juice and there is an additional charge for the the other juices. My sister explained that she had never been charged for the additional juices. I think the server was trying to explain that moving forward they charge but given my sisters obvious disappointment she didn't charge us extra. For the bottomless brunch you can order up to 3 items at a time and they are delivered to the table à la carte . They also brought out home fries and foccacia for the table to share. I had the cheesy scrambled eggs, bread pudding, beef taco, fish taco ,peri peri wings, meatball parm and jalepeno cornbread. They bring out the food so fast. The portions are on the small side to help prevent waste but I enjoyed that. Three rounds and the mimosas and I was stuffed. The fish tacos were the best. I had two of them. The beef taco was tasty as well,just a tad bit too juicy for my liking. The eggs were not good at all. Even with adding salt and pepper. Whenever I get something with cheese if the cheese isn't melted I don't want it. The mozzarella cheese. sprinkled on top made me feel like the eggs werent hot. I don't even like jalenpenos but that cornbread was so flavorful and not spicy like I initially anticipated. Heavy on the jalepneo flavor but tasty nonetheless. I didn't realize peri peri sauce had a kick to it. But it was flavorful and the wings were crispy and cooked to my liking. Because two of us orders the meatball they put both in a bowl. I didn't care for the amount of sauce in the bowl and found the meatball to be flavorless. The bread pudding was decent. Overall a solid experience. The price is right, customer service good and the ambiance is very welcoming and comfy. I would definitely return. read more

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I am writing this review in hopes that this results in the way future patrons of this restaurant are treated. I had a wedding reception 6/6/26 on the second floor of this restaurant. It was a small reception of 10 people. When I booked the reservation one month prior to this event, I was told they were unable to guarantee a window table. My husband and I went to The Mission Boathouse two nights prior to the reception to ensure this was all set. On the day of the reception, we arrived to the restaurant at noon, the staff attempted to seat us in the middle of the restaurant next to the fireplace. There were plenty of window seats available. The "hostess" then acquiesced and sat my party in the bar by the windows. We waited 10 minutes for water to be brought to the table which was lukewarm. (Meanwhile, the hostess was enjoying her cold water!) We then ordered a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne which arrived 15 minutes later and was barely chilled. The waitress who opened it, obviously had no idea how to open a bottle correctly and proceeded to pour into my glass straight upside down! The next bottle of champagne we ordered was not available, we ended up with Prosecco. How is it that a restaurant that serves brunch, has no cold champagne? The list of transgressions is too long to put in this review; these are just a few of many. We spent $650.00 and were given a 25-dollar gift certificate from the manager who never deigned to come over and speak to us. I then sent a message on Mission Restaurant management website and did NOT get a response. I had to write this review as this special event was marred by inept, poorly trained staff and management. Gael M Casagrande read more

Worst experience sat for an hour after we ordered had to hunt down our server. Our server didn't even apologize dropped the bill off and ran! Will not be returning. Should be 0 stars read more

Stopped here on a whim on our drive up to Bar Harbor. Atmosphere was great, for a 3pm lunch anyway. We got the Tuna Tartare, a spicy crunchy salmon maki roll, and a Boston maki roll. The tuna tartare is a must! I loved the spicy roll, I'm personally not a fan of cream cheese in a sushi roll but my husband loved the Boston roll. Our server was friendly and helpful, and everything came out quickly with lovely presentation. read more

Mission Boathouse - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

i've dined at mission boathouse enough times now to have more experiences to share. it has comfortable seating, whether in the main deck bar, dining, or the top floor, which all have different menus. my favorite orders are the oysters, short rib empanadas, shrimp pizza, mushroom pizza & rib-eye. the last time i visited, we started with a bottle of saratoga but then our second bottle was clear. when asked, our server said the second bottle is always refilled "filtered" tap water, while i scanned the room and every other table had a blue saratoga bottle. i definitely felt offended that they didn't automatically provide or ask what type of water we wanted, when i indicated still in the beginning. seriously rude. i forgot the servers name but she claimed they always do that, when i had never experienced that before nor did i see anyone else with a clear bottle. the food is good, at times excellent, but this service faux pas really bothered me and i haven't been back. service has been great every other time. ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.5/5 drinks: 4/5 service: 2/5 mission boathouse: 3/5 (based on last visit) read more

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My best friend and I had a wonderful time here. The bartender's service was wonderful, and we are upset we didn't catch a name. Working in the industry - we love to become regulars of other servers + bartenders! We got 20 oysters to split and they were massive and delicious. The view, although a gloomy day outside, was so beautiful. It's a great location and our bar seats looked out onto the water :) read more

Mission Boathouse - Monday $1 Oysters - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Drinks were good, soup was good, server was good and the view was good. But waiting almost an hour for those horrible entrees was almost as brutal as the stomach ache that followed. If it were really busy or the food were amazing then fine. Wasting time and money on a babysitter and dinner sucks. It's only 3 months into the year and I feel like I can safely say that's the worst meal we'll have all year. Bummer. read more

Well it was May 10th Mother Day. We had reservations for 7PM. We were seated promptly we had a nice table in a side room. My family and I don't go out as a family we had. Hopes of a fun dinner to celebrate Mom. The holes did not last long when the waitress came over I knew it was going to be a long night. We ordered drinks. That took a while but not horrible When the drinks arrived we ordered a few apps. Chowder , salad and wings. This is when things started to go down hill. After 30 minutes we still had not recovered the apps. This should have been a few minutes to deliver. We had to ask when the apps would arrive. The waitress was rude and flip. We waited another hour for the food. When we asked the waitress said why don't you come and watch the cooks with me? Our only hope would be good food. Nope they fell down miserably. I ordered the shrimp scampi $47. Zero flavor zero scampi sauce. Definitely was microwaved! Menus said 5 jumbo shrimp. It came with 3 medium shrimp. A total disappointment. This place should not even be called a restaurant!! We go out several times a month The waitress suggested we try again for brunch. The bill was $200 dollars and the worst $200 I have ever spent. Stay far away from this place. It was the worst dining experience we have ever had. You have been warned. Save your money or go to a real restaurant. Plenty around I have to leave a star. This place does not deserve any stars read more

This place is busy. Here for dinner as we visit the North Shore. Bayfront dining with Martinis & seafood! We had an excellent dinner with superb service, good seating, excellent appetizers, and fine main dishes. Beverly, be proud of this establishment! read more

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one lady said she gave my sister Parmesan cheese on her fries. But they didn't give it, and it was 4$ extra for it, and then I left And heard her saying "that lady said she didnt put Parmesan on her daughters fries even thought I did". she ever ignored me when o asked for ketchup. read more

To be fair I only went for a drink and appetizer. I will return to explore their dinner options. That said, went there mid day, sat outside loved the view of the ocean and boats very family oriented. Our waiter (Jack) was super attentive, welcoming and professional. Their oysters were fresh and delicious. The Margaritas and Mojito was a bit of a let down as it tasted more like sugary syrup and little to almost no alcohol for the price. Their rum punch was delicious. I'm not sure if it's because we were seated outside, but we weren't a fan of the acrylic cups . I will stop by again to have a meal and another review. read more

Mission Boathouse - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Came here on a Friday night and was able to get a table overlooking the harbor. Theres a platform that's right on the harbor that they open in the summer so that you're sitting right by the water and the boats while dining. We got some wine, 2 orders of sushi and rib eye tacos that came with a side of yuca chips. The rosé was alright. The food was really good, especially the rib eye tacos and the yuca chips. Our waitress was friendly and sweet. Overall it was a good meal at a good price and I'm definitely interested in seeing what it's like in the summer. read more

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We were looking for a place for lunch when my wife suggested Mission Boathouse which I had heard of but never tried. We came mid-afternoon Memorial Day (Monday). Seated promptly and enjoyed a wine and Amalfi Spritz while we waited. The room is beautiful and boats at moorings in Beverly Harbor on a bright warm day added to our enjoyment. The food was excellent too : fish tacos and baked haddock. Our waitress Fadima K was awesome too. We're glad we (she) found this gem and promise to come back. read more

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Attentive staff! Beautiful day, enjoyed being outside, food was delicious, and staff ensured we had everything we needed. We were a group of 3 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 dogs which sounds chaotic but we enjoyed a relaxed outing! read more

My wife and I went here for the first time this past weekend for our anniversary. While it's a stunning location, it was somewhat disappointing to me considering how pricey it was. We didn't make a point to mention that it was our anniversary, but the waitress asked us if we were there for any occasion after introducing herself, so we told her. I'm not sure why, because they didn't do anything special in light of the occasion. Otherwise, the service was ok. My wife got the Thai Seafood for her entree. It didn't blow her away, but she enjoyed it. I love swordfish, so I got the Grilled Swordfish Piccata. It was mediocre at best. It was a bit dry and thin, and I like my swordfish steaks to be thick and tender, the way I think swordfish should be. Also, maybe I missed them, but I didn't notice any capers at all. Lastly, the presentation was not very classy. It was sitting on top of a heaping of mashed potatoes. Generally, presentation isn't a big deal to me. But for the prices, they could put a little more effort into. Overall, it's a nice restaurant, but the prices were more in line with a place in Boston, and the quality of the food and presentation didn't measure up to those prices. read more

We were very happy to see a local, different brunch concept... unfortunately, even with a great price, it was so NOT worth it.. most of what we ordered came out not even edible... One of our party got fried seafood and that was not good either, messy and greasy.. It is such a shame, that this beautiful location cannot seem to make good food.. Past experiences have been the same.. Dab on the bar was very pleasant, the only reason we stayed for more than a minute.. Very dissapointing.. read more

So. I'm back with my wife. This is my second visit since week one of opening. Somewhat unfair for a real review. I said I'd be back. Was out on my boat with my wife on a spectacular day. Pulled back into the Beverly Port Marina where my boat is docked. It was late... an hour before sunset and we were both hungry. So. The Anchor Pub and Grill across the street. 2 hour wait to be seated or my wife suggested the alternative. Let's see. First off. The top floor open windows are spectacular!!! It was not open on my first visit. It's called "The Upper Deck" as they advertise "light fare, great drinks and a killer view of Beverly harbor" We were able to grab a sofa and two chairs although they tend to save that for larger groups. Nailed it. All the recent pics today are from sitting there. Immediately greeted by our fabulous waitress, Christy (management pay attention to her skills with patrons... bravo!) They immediately served triple filtered still water... No charge!! Asked if we wanted an adult beverage, while we perused the menu. So, the Upper Deck" is a limited menu with extensive Sushi, Tapas like apps and a few heavier entrees. We were good with the lighter fare and fabulous view. The windows were constructed like garage doors. With glass rails. I've never seen anything like that. Drinks were well made and a generous pour. Much different than my first visit where the shot glass was used. I think they got the clue. My wife ordered a Caesar salad with steak tips. I ordered the coconut shrimp and a Phoenix sushi roll. All served at the same time. Mine looked great! My wife likes her steak "medium well" (don't ask me to explain lol) It arrived "Rare" ! Really rare. Christy came over to check and my wife mentioned it. Christy whisked it away, apologized and said "we'll fix this, and, take it off the tab!!!!! She offered that no one should have to wait to get their dinner correct!! Hers came back. I had just started to dive into the Sushi. Which was a solid 9.0. My coconut shrimp was a bit too long into the fryalator but was very tasty. All in all. They deserve my rarely given 5 stars tonight. The combination of service, ambiance and food is a winner. Suggestion that our server Christy agreed with... serve your Martinis in a bar cup with strainer at the table so as not to spill the drink and put a little more flair into the table side pour. We'll be regulars... Go check it out!!! Bon Appetite!!! read more

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Amazing atmosphere better food! The drinks were delicious and the service was great at the bar. read more

THE BRUNCH SUCKS!!!! OMG, on average MB is totally awesome. I suggest stay away from the brunch. $20 for "bottomless" - you order as many small plates as you want. The issue was the selection was lame. 5 or 6 egg dishes and some tacos. You have to pay extra for French toast! WTF? The bennies had rock hard english muffins (I'm sorry I didn't ask for a steak knife. Excellent idea, dogshit execution. read more

I went to the all you can eat brunch with a friend and had an enjoyable experience. When we arrived there were not a lot of people there but it steadily filled up as noon approached. The service was consistent and the next round of food came out shortly after we finished what we were having. The fish and short rib tacos were my favorite. read more

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Not much to say. Great atmosphere on the water. Really cool nautical bar and scene. But I have been here three times, and the appetizers are nice but the main entrees don't do much for me. If you look at my dish, I should be jumping for joy. It looks delicious. I am debating whether to go back but I think my husband would be annoyed with me. I will try it again when summer comes and see what happens. I wo update this review then. read more

Mission Boathouse - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

First time here and I really enjoyed their bottom brunch that has been added to their weekend menu. Our server was helpful and friendly! Sitting looking over the harbor was a nice touch. Tried out their bottomless brunch during the holidays and I was really impressed! They allowed you to Order two items ate a time which worked perfectly for two people. Our waitress continued to check in and we were able to continue ordering and tried so many of their offerings. I highly recommend and will return! Idk much about the parking situation theirs a public lot and street parking which during off-season is easy to find a spot. read more

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great service. though the menu is vast it really lacks creativity. Interesting to note - ordered two martinis, same vodka, one dirty one dry. one was $15 and one was $17 we did not ask why but it is quite curious. would I go back. not likely. with so many options it was fine, nothing special and the prices were like any other place around read more

food was great! location was great! handicap accessible. diverse menu. pleasant and welcoming staff

Brunch! Good value and great atmosphere. Nice view of Beverly harbor. My favorite restaurant on the North Shore. read more

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The food the service and the beautiful room were excellent for our family reunion brunch. It exceded my expectations. Priscilla the event Manager was easy to work with and the event went smoothly. Kathle managed our event beautifully. I will definitely go back. read more

A bit of s mixed bag. We went twice in one week. Once for lunch and several days later for dinner with another couple. My husband's chicken parm (lunch) was good and a very generous portion however the pasta that came with it was very undercooked. Our waiter brought it to the manager's attention who agreed it was undercooked and very kindly comped the meal and offered a free dessert. My Caesar salad had a light sprinkle around the edges of red pepper flakes which I did not care for. Clam chowder was just ok. Dinner - my simply grilled salmon was very overcooked and dry. I didn't finish it. My friend ordered baked haddock which was so thin we thought it was flounder. She did not like it or finish it. The guys enjoyed their steak frittes. Waitstaff are very nice but could check in once in a while. Nice ambiance and views. Parking lot is too small and we had to park on a side street. Probably won't go back. read more

The WORST food ever!! My 4 small steak tips were overcooked, mashed potatoes were grainy and disgusting, and salad saturated with dressing and way too salty. Waiter kept talking to me like I was 5 years old, in a condescending tone, and brought me two items of food I never ordered. There are better restLaurent's in the area! read more

My family went out to brunch Saturday and we loved the $20 brunch deal. Our server Christian was so kind and patient! Amazing time (:

Great, relaxing vibe at lunch. view of the marina. Foremost, Sean was our server and went above and beyond the service for us. I asked for a London Fog tea. Not only did he look up how to make one, it was the fanciest and best tasting one I've ever had. Sean is a definite asset to this restaurant. All the food we ordered had amazing presentation and flavor. We will definitely make this a regular outing. If you're in Salem area, drive over the bridge to Beverly and try this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Just left the Resturant and I needed to say how disappointed we were. They closed the bar at 8 for a private event. The food was om but service was awful. The booth so dirty with dried food on it. my husband was facing the kitchen and our Caesar salad, sat there for at least 15-20 minutes even after we told the waiter I think that's our ceasar salad he still didn't bring it. The drinks were wrong.... Our wait didn't try to fix the issues. He just stayed away. I gave 2 stars but of the food. read more

Lovely afternoon lunch! The space is open and inviting. We chose to sit bar side because it was a bit more lively. The dinning side is nice and traditionally more formal. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious. The drinks were a whimsical take on classics. Great service.. don't let the poor parking deter you. Excited for the top and bottom floor additions. Ps. Don't sleep on the sliced sirloin app ... game changer read more

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I'm not a fan of revisiting reviews, but since my previous "meh" review, I've visited the Mission three more times with friends. Atmosphere and hospitality continue to be welcoming - really a highlight of the place - but just as importantly, the bar and kitchen did not disappoint on any of these visits. Oysters and cocktails are a great start there, and I am partial to the swordfish, and yes, the steak tips too. read more

While the restaurant is beautiful and the menu extensive, did it ever miss the mark this time. Pomegranate and espresso martinis were so weak but tasty. Started with sushi and the CRISPY roll was anything but. You can't just cover the rolls in untoasted panko crumbs and think.it is crispy. The rolls were literally just larger than a nickel. I give the chef credit for making them that small, but they were not tight, fell apart, had bunched up skins and the panko absorbed too much soy sauce. I also ordered the crispy chicken sandwich. DO NOT give me a massive roll and literally a single paper thin chicken strip. It didn't cover more then half of the roll so basically I had half of a sandwich. French fries, although so tasty, were not cooked completely and I struggled to find small enough ones that might have any crisp to them. Do better and clearly the kitchen manager, expediters and chefs should be striving to not let inferior plates out of the kitchen. If management is cutting back and portions, adjust all the components. read more