Had an excellent lunch with very authentic and attentive service. Oysters, lobster rolls, fisherman's platter- all were awesome! View of Boston skyline was a nice bonus! *I've been previously and it was just ok- it was much improved this time. read more

Nice staff, nice views and decent food. Tucked away from the madding crowds of Boston etc the restaurant is a peaceful escape with views over the Nahant Bay. The upstairs venue was a lovely scene the night we ate at the restaurant, with music loud enough that it drowned out the ambiance downstairs. While the food was flavorful... wide and I both felt bloated and gassy for 18 hours... read more

Mission on the Bay - Wine and view. - Steakhouses Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

i ordered their blackened chicken sandwich again since i knew i liked it before, but this time through ubereats delivery. the chicken sandwich was juicy yet soggy, even though they put the sauces on the side. the fries were not good at all, and not fully cooked. they should use different bread if every time, the chicken sandwich comes out soggy, whether delivered or in person. i like mission on the bay in person, but delivery was not nearly as good. you'll have a better experience in person. read more

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Nice restaurant overlooking Swampscott Harbor and King's Beach. Great to sit on the top deck and be out in the sun and wind, (weather permitting). Service is polite, prompt. Food is mediocre. Can get loud. Fun place, but definitely not for foodies. read more

We came on a Sunday for their Sushi special night. We ordered 4 rolls to split amongst the three of us and we were more than satisfied. We really enjoy the food here, and the service is always great. read more

Mission on the Bay - Steakhouses Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

The food was fantastic!!! However, the service was horrible. Extremely long wait for service on the upper deck. Although...it was the first great evening of the spring, everybody wanted to be out on the deck, and there weren't enough servers to keep up with the croud. Im not blaming the servers at all because they were all hustling. We will be back. read more

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I was excited to bring my boyfriend here after enjoying this restaurant years prior for my college graduation. Last time around, we say upstairs on the rooftop deck and I enjoyed my food and experience. This time around we sat downstairs and inside, as I believe there was a private event upstairs. No big deal. Unfortunately the food was a miss this time around. We started with a chowder that my boyfriend liked but I didn't care for. I ordered the Churrasco plate which the waitress informed me was new. I really didn't vibe with it. My boyfriend got the baked haddock which was okay. It was still a fun date night but I was sad because I was excited for him to come here after I hyped it up so much. I'd come back but order different things, and probs get the lobster roll like I did before... read more

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My partner and I go here pretty frequently! The food is always great and the restaurant has stunning views of the water both in the dining room and on the rooftop! The service is great as well! read more

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We come to the downstairs bar specifically because of Kylie. She always goes above and beyond with her service, pays attention to every little detail, and manages to make every visit feel special. She's personable, hilarious, remembers her regulars, and creates such a fun atmosphere. Kylie is truly the reason we keep coming back. She deserves all the recognition! read more

went today for the endless brunch and was not impressed at all. Very slow maybe 6 to 8 of us in the restaurant the whole time but nothing came out hot just very quick like it was all premade and as soon as you ordered, they brought it out. And when I asked for things to be reheated, they just said oh will bring you a new one like they had a lot stacked up in the kitchen.. very small portions. I just wouldn't rush back there for this brunch again. There is an amazing place across the street that I don't think I can mention here, but I will be back there next time. I'm in the area. read more

A group of us went to Mission on the Bay on a recent Sunday afternoon for their $20 all-you-can-eat lunch. The concept sounded great (90 minutes to eat as many brunch small plates as you'd like) but the experience didn't quite live up to expectations. We were seated on the rooftop, which had a beautiful view overlooking the water. That part was definitely a highlight. However, it was very sunny and there were no umbrellas or shade coverage, which made it a bit uncomfortable in the 85 degree, unseasonably hot weather after a while. Service was pleasant, but the food came out VERY slowly and only in small batches. The long wait between dishes made it hard to enjoy the meal, especially with the time limit. It felt disjointed and a bit frustrating, especially when trying to make the most of the "all-you-can-eat" offer. The food itself was okay...nothing bad, but nothing standout either. If you're looking for a more traditional or hearty brunch, you might want to look at other restaurants in the area. My true rating is two stars, but I'll throw in an extra star for the location and our friendly (and apologetic) waitresss. Ultimately, the slow service, bland-ish food and lack of shade took away from our dining experience. read more

Friendly staff, great food options and great beer selection. And a great view of downtown Boston across the water with indoor and outdoor dining options. read more

I had high hopes for their bottomless brunch after visiting Mission Beach House a year and a half ago. I found Mission Boat House (their other place) to be excellent and chose it for my birthday brunch with friends last fall. Now Mission on the Bay has the potential to be excellent but failed in my book - it was like the little engine that could but didn't. First their huevos rancheros which have a fried egg at Boat House instead had a poached egg that was overcooked. Caprese Benedict also had a medium hard poached egg and the hollandaise sauce was broken. - Also needed salt and pepper which were not available on the table. In fact we could say that most items we tried were under seasoned. Waffles were really dry. Peri Peri wings tasted too much like vinegar. Jalapeño corn bread was overcooked. We both liked their meatball parm. My partner thought the fish taco was perfect. Bread pudding was not sweet enough and soggy. Our server informed us that heads up that we couldn't do any adjustments to our order and dishes came as prepared. I wish they allowed me to withhold sour cream from my order since they tend to use a lot and I'm not a fan of it. So just ended up scrapping it off my dishes. Great views of the ocean and a nice walk after since there's no parking available. read more

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A friend and I dined downstairs last Monday. Our server was Amy. She was not as attentive as one would hope. We both order the Simply grilled dinner-me the shrimp, my friend the steak tips. She asked for medium rare and rec'd well done. The server never came by to check on her order- we had had a discussion about what she should order to get 'medium'. Both of our orders were supposed to contain red peppers amongst the other grilled veggie's. When we mentioned it, she eventually brought one serving of cold peppers. They never seem to get it quite right at Mission. I keep trying it every few months because my visitors like the view but they really don't seem to make an effort to be great. I guess they are relying on the view to bring people in. Too bad. read more

Food was good. Service was terrible. Waited 45 min for food (not a busy night), not even one check in by the waitress nor an apology for the delay. When asked about the delay, "I can't do anything about it" was her response. We had two young kids with us and not even an offer of water. When closing out, she didn't even thank us. Not going back, not worth risking another bad experience. read more

Went for bottomless brunch, it was a great deal for only $19.99. The fish tacos were amazing i probably ate 6 haha! read more

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I will start with the positive it has a beautiful view. Unfortunately the service and food fell short, we are in town for a couple of the World Cup games and decided to stop here due to the location and view. The service was terrible and the waitstaff were actually arguing with each other in the service area. The hamburger one of our party ordered was actually burnt. Was not the experience we were expecting. read more

We chose to try Mission on the Bay for dinner. The food was outstanding. It was very busy and incredibly hard to hear inside. We were not able to sit outside as we did not have a reservation. The service was alright, although it did take a while to be served. Overall, an ok experience read more

My husband and I took advantage of the beautiful late summer weather, got into the convertible and sped up to Swamscott for ocean views and seafood. We chose Mission on the Bay specifically for their roof deck and it didn't disappoint. The ocean views were spectacular while we soaked up some much needed vitamin D with a cocktail (or two). Our server Erica was welcoming and made sure to check in on us even though they were very busy with a bridal shower. We ordered Amalfi Sprtiz and Guava Margarita. I didn't think to ask for salt on the rim, so if you want salt on your margarita, you'll need to ask for it. The Amalfi spritz was perfect. Not too sweet and refreshing on a sunny day. For food we wanted seafood. We ordered half a dozen oysters (very briny), a clam cake and the fried fisherman's platter. The fisherman's platter can easily feed 4 people. It was delicious. I thought the fry on the scallops could be a bit crispier, but the fry on the other ingredients was perfect. Good seasoning in the batter. The fish was perfectly cooked. I didn't care for their tartar sauce. Way too full for dessert. We will definitely go back for the views and to try the Bottomless Brunch. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere with ocean views, on street parking, upscale (but most outfits are fine), large bar, friendly waitstaff, patrons are pleasant. Food is good, but expensive. I usually go alone and sit at the bar, lots of couples and small groups, service is very good. read more

I wish I had a better experience here because the views are amazing and the traffic to get there is always awful during the summer. Pros: - the view, it's amazing and you can't get better than right on the beach! - the food was good Cons: - service was just ok at the host stand. We were going to be sat right by the exit despite several tables next to windows with ocean views being open. We asked for one of the other tables and they were happy to switch us, but this seems like a no brainer? I would've brushed it off if the rest of the service had been better but... - Service was terribly slow! We were seated before the table next to us which seemed to know the waitress or be regulars here, and before we were even approached by anyone they already had ordered and had their appetizer at the table. Overall I might go back simply for the views, but the service will hopefully improve or maybe we were there on an off night. read more

Arrived for an early Sunday dinner (4:30). The place was obviously busy because of the summer weather. The dining room seemed understaffed. We had to ask for our server after sitting 15 minutes with no attention. Our waiter was kind and was trying his best but seemed overwhelmed. We ordered some sushi as an appetizer because we saw a 2 for 1 special on Sunday for sushi. When we got the bill no special was itemized- we were told it was only if you ate sushi at the bar? The food was fine, the kitchen seemed to be doing a good job. We ordered coffee that came out room temperature. Had to get several different servers to find us a fresh hot pot. Our plates were not cleared for the rest of our meal. Ultimately, it seemed like there was no adult manager in charge on the floor overseeing the operation. It felt like the place was being run by 20 somethings who were in the weeds. Not a very relaxing experience. read more

We had a fantastic meal here this past Saturday! Fried Rice with Scallops, Fried Rice with Salmon (huge portion), Fish Tacos, Chicken ala Vodka. All meals were awesome. We started with Thai Ribs for an app. It was really good, as were the bed of fried scallions it was served on. Drinks were great as well. Atmosphere is so nice and relaxing overlooking the ocean. The service was excellent - spot on. We will definitely be back. read more

there was a beautiful view from the rooftop and the service was excellent. barter's were all super friendly and attentive. drinks were fine nothing special but not bad. the food was a let down though. oysters came on water almost fully melted ice and just did not seem that fresh. the blackened chicken sandwich was so dry, i even tried removing the dry (almost stale) bun but that didn't help. would go for a drink and the view but get dinner elsewhere. read more

Mission on the Bay - Blackened Chicken Sandwich was quite dry. bun was not good. would not recommend. - Steakhouses Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

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It has the best view on the rooftop during good weather. Food and service are fine, but not really keeping up with other restaurants in its price range. read more

We were waking the beach area at 2 pm and decided to try Mission. It was fantastic and Gill our server was perfect! We ordered 2 burgers and they were amazing. The service and the view were amazing. We will be back soon. read more

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Came here for dinner with another couple hoping to sit outside but the weather worked against us. While the view held out the view was great. Parking can be a bit tricky so leave enough time if you have a reservation. We parked on the street. We started with a sushi role which was ok... if you are an experienced sushi lover I would say pass. Our friends had the Thai whips which they highly recommend. The salmon was grilled perfectly and had a nice flavor. The sauces on the side were a good addition. The new englad trio lacked flavor. The steak tips were enjoyed and cooked as ordered. Overall I would go back I would change up some fk the order and maybe stick mostly to apps. With that said in a nice day I would head here for the view as that is really what you are enjoying. read more

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Our server was not kind to us, did not check when water was empty, waited so long between drinks and entree order that we thought it had already been placed. There was not enough chips to eat half of the ceviche so we had to ask for more which added to the long periods of time not being able to enjoy our meal. The fisherman's platter was a mountain of string onion rings and the clams were extremely chewy in a bad way. The mocktails (watermelon and berry) were almost entirely club soda and not drinkable. The mai tai ordered to replace the mocktail for flavor arrived when we were asking for the bill. For the price I hoped we would have been treated better and everything delicious but I will never return and I recommend others try somewhere else. read more

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I've had good experiences in the past, but wouldn't here with the group of several friends and no one was blown away by the food and the service was just OK not super friendly. Food is expensive great view, but I think they can do a better job of being client centered. read more

Good food. Good View. Bad service. Plates , napkins and silverware came well after the meal. Kids vanilla ice cream came and was yellow and melted. No spoon. We asked for a spoon. No spoon. Had to go to bar to get a spoon. read more

Roof top deck beautiful, service perfect, but don't get the fried calamari appetizer ....worst I've had is the only thing I can say, which is sad because it used to be really good a few years back read more

Food and service was great. Drinks were all really good. Say on the outside deck. Beautiful views

I just wanted to come on yelp and expreess the amount of gratitude i have towards SOFIA the manager at this establishment. I wanted to let the review world know that as a manager Sofia is the one you want to meet. The one who takes care of the customers and the one who goes above and beyond. The one who takes care of any complication you have. Thank you Sofia. Also PATRICK. A was a wonderful addition and as a professional bartender, he is the one you want to have a conversation while you drink your perfect drinl read more

The last two times I visited this restaurant for weekend brunch the service was atrocious. I always go on Sunday. The brunch options are awesome and tasty but because the wait service is so slow the food is delivered cold. The ocean view is not worth it. I f I need any additional items for the table like syrup, a knife, etc the wait is long! I saw some people leave from their table because their wait to have an order taken was long. I've asked the bus staff for things but they look at me like I'm crazy and I don't get what I request. An efficiency expert needs to observe and re-train the wait and kitchen staff to accommodate busy crowds. I will not be going back there anytime soon for brunch. If you go for brunch bring your patience! read more

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Fantastic location by the sea (as the name suggests). We had three bowls (chicken and cauliflower) and hamburger. The hamburger was delicious. The chicken and cauliflower bowls were tasty - would have liked a little less carbs (bread, chips and rice) and some more veggies/salad. Good, friendly service read more

My family and I have been coming here for the past couple of years and have been happy with our visits here. The menu provides a variety of options including American, Asian, and some Spanish too! Some of my favorite dishes so far have been the sticky thai ribs, shrimp scampi, and lobster rangoon. Staff has always been nice and the view is phenomenal. We will certainly be coming back for their food and full bar access! read more

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Each summer we pick up lobster rolls 3-4 times a mo. It is the most decadent/delicious treat only ordered on perfect nights to eat on the deck. Today was our first lobster roll pick-up of the summer. The rolls are 2/3 the size of what they used to be. The butter was forgotten and we had to do it at home. (See photo for charcoal rolls.) Abso no taste to the lobster or yucca at all. So disappointed. This is usually one of the things I look forward to most each summer. Today I am left with a bad taste in my mouth and a $94 charge on my card, when I am usually carrying on for weeks about how good they are. Difficult to explain how disappointed I am. (didn't even finish our food) read more

Mission on the Bay - Steakhouses Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

Gave this place 2 tries. The service is so slow. Place not that busy. Not sure why the long wait for service / food and drinks. Food is fair at best both times and really expensive. It is on the ocean so nice ambiance. Maybe that's why. Not coming back read more

Michael could be one of the best bartenders on the North Shore. He's so attentive and very personable. We had the best experience. The food was some of the best food I've had in the North Shore. We had the sushi, tacos, lobster roll, and fried rice. All were exceptional. I highly, highly recommend this place. read more

Have been in this place several times for dinner and brunch always excellent. But on Father's Day I made a reservation for brunch believing was the same brunch. They always serve at the end of the bottomless brunch because their advertisement did not stayed any different when I arrived with my family, not only that we wait 20 minutes while we were sitting for somebody to come to us, but There was only two things on the brunch menu. It was a totally different branch not the one they always have. This is kind of disappointing because we do enjoy the bottomless brunch and seeing as Father's Day I expected more than two brunch items that Weider is very nice and apologetic, and was trying his best, but seemed that he was handling a big area by himself and the service is very slow. Food was good. Just disappointed in the way I was misled. read more