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    Blackened swordfish was fresh and delicious
    John A.

    Just in town to catch up with a friend. Stopped here for a beer. Saw a menu and ordered a blackened swordfish at the bar. My two buddies ordered the same. What a catch! Pun intended. The owner bartender said the fish was caught the day before and cut up fresh. The spices were perfect for the blackening. Asparagus and couscous a great accompaniment. A simple but cozy place. Great portions and exceptional experience.

    Chicken wings

    Tried for the first time today 8/13 Food was delicious and staff was excellent Leah took really good care answering all of our questions and recommended an appetizer that was delicious. Will definitely come back! We ordered drinks had chicken wings cooked crispy with extra hot sauce chicken and avocado egg roll for appetizers and there ranch sauce is amazing definitely tastes homemade. Hubby had a burger as well special sauce was delicious think gourmet Big Mac for desert was a chocolate chip ice cream sandwich enough for two. We will recommend to friends and family can't wait to come back Restaurant was intimate about seven tables with two bar areas very clean Nice music and staffed.

    Pulled pork burrito bowl
    Ben L.

    Back again after a nice round of golf at the North Hill Country Club. Great service. Quaint and comfortable atmosphere with awesome attentive service. This time ordering the buffalo cauliflower (again) and fish & chips. Both were cooked perfectly, excellent and absolutely delicious. Definitely coming back. Highly recommend.

    Breakfast Bowl
    Alison H.

    Yummy breakfast! Went on a Sunday morning and was surprised there was no wait. Good service, clean and appealing decor. I will say the hash browns were the best I've ever had by a long shot. One thing the menu could use was fresh avocado. The guac was very creamy & cold - personally wasn't a fan.

    Fish and chips (sub Caesar for fries)
    Damien S.

    The frickles. The fried cod. The fries. Anything fried, really. Excellent beer selection, has a counter service vibe, but the candid, cordial staff are definitely the "sit, crack open a Cloud Candy and stay awhile" type. It was agreed my killer cod pile looked a lot more photogenic besides a heaping pile of Caesar salad, as opposed to the thin cut, nicely browned frites, so feel free to ditch the spuds on the must-get fish and chips. Stellar plate. When we left, I wanted to go back immediately. I'm there right now. They aren't event open. Don't call the cops.

    The Coach sandwich with a side of fries.
    HungryTraveler S.

    Nice selection of sandwiches, make your own burritos and burrito bowls. In the past the wait was very long (even for a coffee) but they have their ducks in a row this year so I'd definitely be back. This is a sandwich called The Coach - grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, spinach and a few other ingredients. Got a side of fries which frankly taste homemade (very good - potato-y)

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    They have changed the menu‍ and the food is NOT what it used to be! Very disappointed! Don't plan on going back!

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    Friendly service and great food sum this place up. Atmosphere is warm, welcoming and family friendly

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    We love to eat at the Anchor. Great food always fresh and timely. Thanks for your cleanliness too. That is important to us.

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    The food was great. Friendly service. The appearance does not reveal the fantastic presentation and details to spice level in the cooking.

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    Good seafood fair prices went for lunch with the kids . Everybody found something on the menu they liked

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    Food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Just a super and diverse menu for lunch and dinner.

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    The fish and chips gave me food poisoning! The service was excellent though. The waitress was very friendly :)

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    I love this little place!! Best wings, creative cocktails, the manager is hands on and attentive, it's definitely worth the wait!

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    The bone-in wings are fantastic, and the burgers are excellent. Great spot for bar-style food

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    Winsor House - Island Creek Oysters and other local

    Winsor House

    3.6(166 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Winsor is Wonderful!…read more I see that Yelpers do not love Winsor due to the low ratings and reviews but I have to ask why. What I will say is if you read these bad reviews you might be surprised at what people complain about. But, on a more positive note, this will be my 3rd time dining here and everytime has been wonderful (hence my title). The food, ambiance, drinks, etc. you really can't go wrong with any of them. And, the drive there is also stunning. Duxbury as you know is a beautiful beach and golf city with million dollar homes along the way. Cha-Ching! I arrived a little early while I waited for my friend to arrive. The restaurant was not overly crowded which was good for a Friday evening. We sat right near the fireplace which was super nice. When my friend arrived we started with some drinks. Then we were so torn as to what to order so we started with their Tuna Crudo. My favorite since it was super fresh, melt in your mouth sashimi. Yummy! Then we shared a salad which was just ok. For entrees, she ordered the Linquine Vongole which looked good but a huge portion. I ordered Fluke for the first time and although it wasn't what I am used to, I still enjoyed it. We passed on dessert and had coffee with amaro; they have some nice after dinner drinks. All I have to say is go see for yourself that this gorgeous, south shore spot is perfect for any occassion. Or even if you want to grab a glass of wine/drink and sit at the bar, that sounds good too! Cheers~!

    I'll start with the highlights. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and our server, Riley, was…read morefriendly, attentive, and wonderful to work with. We were there celebrating my aunt's birthday, and the team did several things that made the evening feel special. They had all signed a birthday card for her, gave her a complimentary glass of wine, and were very accommodating about allowing us to bring our own cake and helping us with everything we needed to serve it. Those thoughtful touches were genuinely appreciated. Most of our meals were also very good. Our party ordered a variety of dishes, including the bluefin tuna, salmon, and burger, and everyone was pleased with those. Unfortunately, there were also several misses that surprised me, particularly because I've dined here five or six times over the years and have always thought of this as a higher-end experience. One person ordered the King Caesar with fried oysters, and the oysters were extremely small and over-fried, with very little actual oyster left inside. I had also requested a fried oyster for my burger because I remembered how delicious the burger used to be served that way years ago--with a beautiful, substantial fried oyster on top. What arrived this time was tiny, crumbly, and overcooked. I'll include a photo because I think it speaks for itself. We also paid the additional $9 for the cast-iron bread, but unfortunately the entire bottom of the bread was black and appeared to have been badly overcooked. Drink service was another issue throughout the evening. Drinks were extremely slow to arrive. After dinner, two of us went to the bar for one last glass of wine and waited approximately 20 minutes. The bartender explained that he was waiting for a glass, which seemed surprising for a restaurant of this caliber. There were some other service details that felt off as well. When our meals were brought to the table, the person delivering them didn't know who had ordered what, so I ended up directing him around the table for each plate. It's a small detail, but at this level of restaurant, those details are part of the experience. Overall, we enjoyed celebrating my aunt's birthday and really appreciated the kindness shown to her, particularly by Riley and the team. But compared with my previous visits, this was definitely my most disappointing experience. There were simply too many lapses in food preparation and service for a restaurant at this price point. I've enjoyed coming here over the years, but after this visit, I would pause before making plans to return.

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    Salena - Shrimp ceviche

    Salena

    2.9(11 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Went for dinner on a Thursday night. No one was at the hostess desk, we went upstairs and had to…read moreflag down a server (who walked by us three times) to ask for a table. He did apologize. The restaurant is decorated well, seems clean, and is dark with big windows on two of the walls. Server was okay. He seemed to have a lot of tables, but we were able to get his attention whenever needed. The manager seemed to be floating around the restaurant all night. He checked on us truly as we took our first bite of the first appetizer, then not again. We split the 2 for $50 weeknight special, which was a good deal. The elote dip was okay. It came out luke warm and honestly tasted like a can of creamed corn. We both agreed that warmer and with a little kick/spice would have been better. I can't remember what the second app was, but it was a fried beef and potato appetizer. It was very tasty, but very oily. We were wiping our hands between each bite. The Arroz Chaufa was very tasty and a good size. Unfortunately the plantains that came with it were extremely salty. Cocktails I tried the En Claro and Maldiablo. The En Claro was okay, I expected it to be sweeter than it ended up being. Maldiablo was very tasty and I would drink again. My husband got the sangria that had not been mixed prior to serving, so the first sip was all brandy and otherwise just okay. Overall the food was good but the drink prices seemed steep. $50 for two people to eat was a good price, but we spent just as much in 3 drinks and really only truly enjoyed one of the three.

    It takes a lot for me to finally decide to leave a bad review for the experience I had. I have yet…read moreto have the chance to even try this restaurant but I don't think I ever will. I reached out to them months ago to explore using them for the welcome party for my wedding. After dozens of calls, emails, instagram messages AND even going IN-PERSON to speak to someone, their event organizer never responded. We followed up numerous times and not once, did we get a formal follow-up. It look messages on 3 different social media channels for me to finally get an answer. When we did, the organizer ghosted us AGAIN! When I followed up with her (now having her phone number) we set a date to call. She could not figure out how to send me the event details, she did not have very many answers to our questions - we got a ton of, "I need to ask the owner". She promised to give us an update to our questions, and NOTHING. The kicker is that she even ignored my follow up text asking for an update. She ended up texting me accidentally - the text was to her coworker asking them if they can let her inside because she was locked out!! So incredibly unprofessional, they do not seem to care for our business even though we were so excited to potentially have our event there. Would not recommend - try back maybe in a couple years when they can get better customer service and more organized.

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    Dukes Beach House - A dozen yummy Oysters

    Dukes Beach House

    3.6(52 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Amazing atmosphere and such beach vibes! I have to give this place the shoutout they deserve. The…read moreoysters were a 10/10 of course you're limited per person because it's beach side, if you weren't they'd run out in seconds. Crab cake is soooo good I had to order another one because we loved it so much. Fish and chips are crispy and the tartar sauce is such a plus. Hot lobster roll with coleslaw had the perfect texture. If you're here on vacation this is definitely a spot to stop at even if it's for a beer or a bite to eat. You'll love it! Kim our server was amazing didn't miss a beat. Stop by if you're in the area you won't regret it!

    We started with 6 raw oysters which were a buck a shuck and you were allowed only 6 at that price…read morewhich was fine. I forgot to take a photo, my apologies. They were on the small side but very tasty. Next we shared the crispy Brussel sprouts which had been recommended to me by 3 people and they were outstanding! I opted for a single crab cake as I wasn't that hungry and it was so yummy. He had the everything bagel pan seared tuna bowl. It sat on top of amazing kind of Asian noodles of which I tasted and they too were delish. So here's the not so nice part.. the place was SO NOISY I could not really enjoy my meal. I will have to wait and try to find a quieter time to go.. that may beca while as the summer crowd is just coming into town! I would have given it 5 stars!!

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    Osteria Vivo - Chicken Parm

    Osteria Vivo

    4.5(105 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Back again after seeing The Odyssey (see it). Able to snag a reservation for a bar high top but…read morethat bar was crowded until 8 pm (no one was moving on!). All the regulars were regulating! The vibe was lively and inviting. Finally got to try the composed oyster--I enjoyed ONE and that was enough. It's rich and delicious, but one is all you need before eating regular oysters (from Duxbury). Had all my regular fav apps, but tried the haddock entree and it was amazingly complex and delicious. First time actually eating a kumquat! Sylvain was his usual charming & attentive self-which keeps me coming back!

    Dropped in on a Tuesday night. No reservation. Had 45 minutes to order and eat!…read more Seated promptly in the bar area, which was busy for a Tuesday night in my mind. About 25 tables, but not tightly packed. Felt like an Italian restaurant where you might just share with the table nearest you. I could order nearly anything on the menu. Awesome and terrible with a time crunch! We started with the focaccia bread, which was delicious. We saved some and I'm eating it now. Then it was Splitsville: I mean we split a salad, bolognese and chicken parm. Garden/House Salad was described as fresh, what the kitchen could get, flavorful and colorful. It was all those things and didn't disappoint. Chicken parm was not fried. Was Bell & Evans chicken breast not beat to hell. Was plump, juicy and flavorful. Maybe the best I've ever had. Bolognese was equally good. I'm glad we split everything so we could each try a number of different options. We were out on time and never felt rushed if you can believe it. Excellent service and pacing to go with the excellent food.

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    71° West Atlantic Steakhouse - Seared Tuna - $18 pan-seared sesame tuna, mixed greens red onions, grape tomatoes mandarin oranges, raspberry vinaigrette 15-year balsamic

    71° West Atlantic Steakhouse

    3.5(156 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    The food is hit or miss. We had some nice sushi rolls, but the shrimp cocktail was inedible. The…read moreview was good, but the service is also hit or miss. The most recent time I went we had one of the worst waitresses we have ever had. Hostess acted like she was doing us a favor when we walked in. It seems like a wannabe nice steak and seafood spot, but they don't seem to be executing very well.

    Wow, we loved Isaac's when it was here on the Plymouth waterfront, and we never thought they…read moresucceed in replacing it; however, 71 West is a most incredible take! We frequented Isaac's quite a bit too, as it was comfort seafood, but today, my fellow foodies, we found yet another great go-to place in Plymouth! TOP SHELF. Starter: raw bar... oysters on the half and shrimp. Ice cold and shucked exceptionally well! Good cocktail Sauce... makes them go down with ease! Lobster Bisque was nice and hot, evenly heated, full of meat and tastiness. Just as good as the bisque at Justin's Hearthside! IYKYK. She had the 10 ounce Center Cut Filet, asparagus and the honey baked carrots. No complaints; she was quite happy! I had the Seafood ala Vodka... I'm speechless. Seriously. So darn good. July 5th. We walked right in at 2:00 PM, could have dined indoors or out on the terrace, but we opted for a view of the harbor from the comfort of the beautifully renovated indoors. The facility is very clean, tables, floors, glasses, silverware, and etc. The staff were very friendly, funny, accommodating, and made some great recommendations too! The prices were right in line with other places on the waterfront; not tourist gouging. Overall, vastly more upscale than the dated Isaac's, we were dressed for church and we did not change. A must visit. Open year round, and we will certainly put this into our rotation! No negatives whatsoever.

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    71° West Atlantic Steakhouse - Beautiful interior

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    71° West Atlantic Steakhouse - What a great " find"  Our waitress, Cynthia, could not have been more accommodating  Jackie S

    What a great " find" Our waitress, Cynthia, could not have been more accommodating Jackie S

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