I still think about the French onion burger I had this past summer. We will definitely be going…read moreback - especially for the live music!

Visiting from out of town; saw good reviews and decided to give the Barrelman a try. The smash…read moreburgers were awesome. Make sure you get the tater tots-unbelievably good. The waitress and the chef were so friendly, it's like we were eating at their dining room table. On our way out the chef handed us a to-go box-an ice cream sandwich. Get the idea of the vanilla ice cream and chocolate cookie out of your head. This ice cream was SO, SO good: chocolate ice cream between 2 chocolate chip cookies. Just the right balance of ingredient. This is a very unassuming bar that packs a punch.

Mercy Tavern is such a vibe. It's a tiny and cramped bar/restaurant with a TV that was playing 90s…read moremovies while we ate. Local characters mixed with tourists throughout. Great local art lining the walls. Excellent service and beyond excellent food rounding out the near perfection. Their waiting for a table system leaves something to be desired, but the reward is worth it in the end. The steak frites was some of the best I've had.

Popped in while walking the City of Salem on a hot July afternoon. Friendly vibe with seating area…read moreand a bar. Everyone was cool and helpful with the menu. We had the Clam Chowder- Delicious, one of the best that we have had on our visit to Massachusetts. We also did burgers with fries, all of it was delicious. The burgers were cooked just right and the pickles on the side just took it over the top. Definitely a great stop when in Salem.

Had a girls trip to salem and had a bnb here in Marblehead and needed a Sunday breakfast spot…read morebefore the days activities. I love to support local spots and i want places to feel like my neighborhood spots. This place hit all the points for me. Local CozyDelicious i had the traditional corned beef and eggs and my friends had the good ole breakfast with the best pumpkin pancakes i ever tasted! We also had their fried dough my grandmother used to make it the same way and did not disappoint. If you are in the area don't sleep on this place! Also have cash on hand you'll need it they don't take cards Our server held it down and was amazing. Thank you for the best time!

Driftwood is the kind of spot you just have to check out when you see how much the locals love it…read moreand how long it's been around. It's a no-frills diner that focuses on serving up a fantastic and affordable breakfast. The space is small but charming, with a classic setup of a counter and a few tables that adds to its classic Americana luncheonette vibe. Our server was really nice and attentive, and it seemed like she knew every single customer in the place. Including us! It was such a warm and friendly welcome. I ordered the corned beef hash with over-easy eggs and marble rye toast ($10) and everything was spot on and the eggs were cooked perfectly. My partner got an omelet that was on special and loved it. It's the kind of nostalgic joint that feels like home, and we'd definitely go back next time we're in town.

This is a great little shop to stop in and get coffee and a bite to eat. Nestled in historic…read moredowntown, it's also a favorite of the locals. I stopped by on a warm afternoon to get and iced vanilla latte. The barista was super friendly and my drink was yummy. Make sure and stop in if you're in Marblehead.

What a great little coffee shop! I went with the Chai Latte and as promised it was superb. Nice…read morefoamy top and good flavor. I also had an Apricot Ginger Scone. Oh boy! Everything I hoped for. I make my own scones, so I'm kind of picky. It was nicely textured, not too dry but definitely Scone consistency. A member of my party had the sticky bun and proclaimed it best they had ever had! Making plans to return early another day and have again On top of this the staff at the counter was engaging and pleasant to deal with.

The food was good. However, I had the best bus boy the other night that helped my wife outside. She…read moreneeded a little bit of help without asking. He picked up her bag as she dropped it outside in the ice and asked if she was OK additionally while we were eating, he paid close attention to our table to make sure we had what we needed. He looked like he was a teenager not sure his name, but I thanked him.

Not off to a great start. Came in the afternoon to grab a bite at the bar and was promptly ignored…read morefor the phone and chatting at the other end of the bar. I suppose if you're not a local in a tourist town, you shouldn't expect customer service, at least here anyway. After a not-quite-awkward amount of silent time watching the bartenders back, we were addressed. Look the long and short was the service struck me wrong from moment one and I no longer felt welcome when sitting down to eat. Beer selection was decent. Sip o sunshine makes for an excellent sauce. The food was excellent. Salty, delicious roast beef on a perfectly toasted roll, Rueben set up perfect with melting cheese catching the light from the high placed windows. Decor is was cool. Old world nautical theme throughout with rich dark wood tables and chairs. Maybe she had a bad day, maybe I did, and this was what was perceived. Wanted a welcoming lunch place to pop in when I'm in the next town and didn't find it today. The sad part is though the food was good, I don't think the wife and I will give it another go. Shame.

Where do I begin, each visit is better than the last! We have had the mixed greens salad, with a…read morefantastic vinaigrette dressing perfect for summer! The duck was absolutely beautiful, juicy flavorful cook perfection. Tuna Tartare was positively scrumptious served with house made chips that you want a bag to take home, mmmm! The 5 Corners Burger is Smokey and cooked to perfection, and bacon for a bit more delight to the taste buds xtra cheese if your feelin daring! If there is a specialty FISH on the menu I HIGHLY RECOMMEND having that as well. We had Bronzini that was cooked in lemon, olive oil, s&p, it was so delicious & clean tasting. Out of this world! Don't skip dessert! Always something delicious or a great after dinner drink! The service is crazy wonderful, friendly, and fun. The ambiance in 5 Corners is casual elegant, you can go in jeans and a nice shirt, or you can dress up. It has a really nice atmosphere... love it there, and the staff. Thank you all

Wonderul dining experience, food and service! Located in the Downtown area of Marblehead. Upscale…read morerestaurant with linens, etc. We chose to dress up based on reviews but seriously most patrons were not even casually dressed as some wore sweatpants and/or sweatshirts, and this was Saturday for dinner! I think anything goes but would suggest at least nicer jeans. Since this was our travel day; I wanted a nicer place that we could eat light or heavy. 5 Corners Kitchen jumped out as it has inhouse made pastas (and usually several pasta dishes to choose from). Inhouse made pasta is more common on the East Coast (scarse where we live on the West Coast). I made a reservation in advance (week before) and glad I did. Guessing reservations required! We arrived for our 5pm reservation right when they opened. There was a line outside but when they unlocked the doors (reminded me of a scene from The Bear) most immediately went to the bar to eat and drink. Most tables are set for two people with a few for larger parties (6-8 people). Date night type place with more table turns. At 5pm, there were very few diners but by 515pm the place was packed and remained that way with other parties coming in (the pictures show before others arrived). Interior is very modern yet cozy. Great vibes. Lots of fun lights and accents all around. Tables for two are small but our food arrival and eating was just the right pace. I noticed the table next to us was having difficulty with space (but not other tables). They ordered several appetizers (vs entrees) and wanted them at once. The server was great in asking when we wanted our courses as the order goes in all at once, the kitchen just needs to know when. The food was outstanding! We are Foodies so we know and seek out grrat food! Because we traveled all night and day, we weren't too hungry, so we skipped on an appetizer. They have great options and we wished we had more space but decided we were going to have dessert instead! Very nice selection of wines by the glass and/or bottle along with many beers including a few BA beers, and.a full bar for what looks like very creative cocktails! My husband ordered an NA Ale and pleased with his selection. I ordered Camille tea! The food! We started with slitting a wedge salad and sure glad we split it! Just one-half was plenty big! The heirloom cherry tomatoes were excellent, the dressing great, and the inhouse bacon pieces were OMG so good! A meal in itself! For entrees, I ordered the Mushroom Rigitoncini. Lots of different types of mushrooms along with Black Truffle. The sauce was absolutely amazing! The homemade pasta, excellent and done just right! It had Arugula for the herb (vs Basil) that gave it a nice accent flavor. Excellent choice! My husband ordered the Salmon dish, served over a warm salad with a nice light vinaigrette! Fresh fish and excellent dish. Small menu with ten entrees plus a special.to select from, but honestly hard to choose and they all are so tempting. Hoping to be able to return while we are still.here this week! For desert we ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Again,.so hard to choose but their Gelato is inhouse made and this one came with a scoop of Vanilla Gelato, like ordering two desserts! We barely had room but enjoyed every bite! Excellent restaurant! Service was wonderful and our Server, Declan, was exceptional. Very attentive. Other staff helped to clear plates (necessary with small tables), bring dishes, refill water glasses, etc. All were very friendly and helpful.

Our server was good. They were out of four entrees. Avoid the desserts. The live band was fun.read more

Yesterday my partner and I sat at the bar as the restaurant was opening. We were served the menu…read moreand water. Multiple other parties came in to the bar and all received drink orders ahead of us. I tried to wave the bartender down as we had been the first to get there but never was able to order something of value. After 30 minutes sitting at the bar with no service we walked out and went to the restaurant up the street.

First timers: cute towny intimate restaurant. The server was…read morevery nice- explained things well. Service was quick. The only reason I put 3 stars was because the entrees and limited selection. Idk if it's a seasonal menu but the pictures I saw from others are not what was available unfortunately. But the drinks , appetizers, and sushi are 5 stars Entrees: burger- most bland burger, it looked as dry as it tasted. With a side of 10 fries Pork Tenderloin dish absolutely no flavor in anything not even the sauce whatever that was. No seasoning, no stand out ingredients. I would try it again if I were in that area but only for sushi and drinks.

I love Mai Tai! I resisted going there for a couple years because I thought the price points were…read morehigh, but once I went, I discovered that the food is absolutely amazing and the drinks are so fun! I highly recommend it!