Googans Gallery is a great casual spot to grab a breakfast sandwich or a pastry! Friendly staff and…read moregreat atmosphere!

This became our summer "go to" for our beach lunches and picnics and I don't know what took me sooo…read morelong! Creative artisan sandwiches and salads that are a notch above your local sub shops for sure. Friendly and fast service at this centrally located storefront with street parking without meters. Also great desserts and baked goods abound.

I'm shaking my head at the negative reviews: "They don't take credit cards, I had to wait, there's…read moreno menu, I can't sit at the bar, it was so busy . . ." There's a cash machine, the menu is on the wall, wait your turn like everyone else, it's busy because it's small and good. Advice: Inhale deeply and look out the window at the marsh or come "off peak". Yeesh. I have been going to clam shacks up and down the NE coast since I was a kid (and I'm 68). Farnham's is a great "no frills" restaurant with excellent food and great New England people. It brings me back to another time. Please don't change.

Went last week,food was too greasy,(new Owners),not the same,nothing like before, will not be…read moreback,sorry

I always make sure I stop in to get sandwiches before taking the boat out! Very friendly and good…read morequality food!

This is the classic New England pizza joint. It's dense pan pizza, but damn if it isn't delicious…read more Breaded wings and awesome fries. Highly recommended!

The staff was incredibly attentive & welcoming. The entire waitstaff was phenomenal…read more Food was excellent. I ordered the Autumn (butternut squash) ravioli, and the sticky toffee carrot cake. Enjoyed and would order both again. The prices were a tad higher than I'd expect for a tavern, but it's Essex with a several fancy restaurants right there. Very eclectic menu, so something for everyone.

How can you ruin a steak? I ordered steak tips medium well and they came absolutely singed. Worst…read moresteak I've had in my life. Great ambience though.

We decided to eat here while staying in Salem and looking for some good upper-end dinner options…read more Glad we made this choice! Our waitress was attentive and helpful. We had a bottle of wine and bread to start as well as calamari. The calamari was fresh and crispy, and came with a jalapeño aioli which paired very nicely. We ordered Veal Parmesan and Lobster Veal Marsala. The Veal Parm was good and a large portion. I ate about half and am looking forward to leftovers! My boyfriend really enjoyed his Marsala. I kept asking for bites of it! It came with a lovely mushroom ravioli and the sauce was to die for. Plenty of good pieces of lobster and a generous portion of veal as well. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked. Although the food and wine were in the higher-end side, the ambience leaned more casual, especially because we were there while a football game was on and most patrons were at the bar. Lovely spot and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good dinner spot!

We stopped by for dinner on Saturday night and the wait wasn't too bad for a party of 4. I ordered…read morethe mussel pasta dish and was impressed to see how many mussels were on the plate! If you're a big mussel fan, definitely order this dish. We also ordered a side of fries and it was enough to share with the entire table.

Second time here and I love it! Ambience is super chill and there's plenty of space for a group;…read morefamily etc They have a small variety of beers but I feel it fits the bill! Kitchen isn't open as of right now but I only went for the beers! I will definitely come again- the person who worked the bar was also super cool!

Beautiful view from the second floor. They don't have waitresses, so you can order at the bar or…read moreyou can order with your phone using the toast website. There are QR codes on the table. It's not hard to use, but I bet some other folks probably just prefer to order with a waitress . The food was very good, at least mine was. I had the pork tacos. My brother said his burger was okay, but it's bacon looked lackluster... Like it was from Wendy's fast food. Also my nephew did not enjoy the kids mac and cheese. I tried and it did have a little kick, which is a weird choice for kids. I would definitely come back for the view alone.

I will never step foot in this place or property and judging by all the reviews for Riversbend and…read moreEssex Marina, Curt and Lindsay appear very green oriented and somewhat discriminatory. I was walking through the marina because I used to go Essex Marina with my family and friends when it was owned by George Lufkin and his family to launch our boat. I accidentally stumbled upon a wedding admiring the beautiful restaurant and as I was walking by to leave the owner Curt said to me can I help you I replied no, he replied there is a wedding keep it moving and then when I replied you could have been nice about it he replied I am a nice guy, I don't have to be your on my property. I just moved to Essex and so far all the restaurants, businesses, and people have been so nice and welcoming. The Lufkin family were so warm and welcoming and these two were not welcoming to the locals. Sorry to the wedding party honest mistake and hope you have many years of happiness. I am sorry to all the staff that work there but the owners attitude needs to change. Every interaction is a learning experience and let this be a clear lesson in hospitality. I am not saying don't go here but want to leave you all with the information to make an informative decision before stepping foot on the property. Don't want anyone to go through the same ordeal as me.

Love Riversbend!!! Perfect location, good drinks and really, really great pizza! A true hidden…read moregem :)

i used to love the farm when it was in beverly, i'd always order their buffalo chicken caesar wrap…read moreon a weekly basis. so when i was driving home, and i saw the farm in essex, i wondered if it was the same place. turns out, it is, and it's been here all along, who knew? i stopped in and taylor was friendly at the bar. it's a cozy farm-style bar & restaurant, as the name suggests. i ended up ordering their double double burger because i wanted a bit more protein. the double double burger was good, but i do think the patties may have been frozen because they weren't able to make it medium rare. it came on a big bulkie roll with fresh toppings, and fries were decent, and plentiful, just not cooked crispy as i'd asked for. i'll try them again for the buffalo chicken caesar wrap. ambiance: 4/5 food: 3.8/5 drinks: n/a service: 5/5 the farm bar and grille: 4.2/5

A cozy pub and restaurant with ample parking. My husband and I sat at the bar and both Susie and…read moreWes were phenomenal bartenders and super friendly. Our stools were below the hand carved wooden pig-The Farm's logo and I could see the cake of dust on its derrière! The light fixtures/fans above us were also in need of cleaning. Despite this, the food was good as well as the margarita. We started with the Buffalo tenders which were a tad over fried and I wish it came with celery and carrot sticks. The bleu cheese dressing it came with was very good with hearty chunks of bleu cheese. Then my husband had the steak tips with mashed potatoes and a medley of fresh vegetables (summer squash, zucchini, Bermuda onion). He thought he tasted the butane from the grill on the tips. I had the baked fish tacos and was happy there were three and each taco was filled. Overall, we had a nice evening at The Farm.

Our favorite local restaurant - we go almost every week…read more Love the seafood, burgers and onion rings. Cocktails are tasty and the brownie sundae is a must have. Morgan is our favorite server and always treats us well.

Service here is usually quick and always pleasant. The seafood dishes are VERY reasonably priced…read moreand the portions are enough for two or three more meals. This is Just a wonderful place for not only for seafood; but also for pasta, salads , chicken, burgers, etc. In the past they had the most wonderful brussel sprouts with pine nuts appetizer, but it is no longer available!!!! Here is hoping the management brings it by back!!!

A fun spot for fried clams and clam chowder. There's a small parking lot and we arrived right as…read morethey opened. You order at the register and then find a seat at one of their many tables that are available. The staff are really friendly and even offered up their own chairs since we needed an extra seat at a booth. The food comes out fairly quickly. The portions are really good for sharing with a group. The fried clams were a little bit on the chewy side, but had good flavor. The steamed clams were fairly sandy even after being rinsed. It was still a good experience and there was plenty of food to share.

This is a regular weekend dinner spot for us, especially in the summertime. Is it expensive? Yea,…read moreit is. But the food is so good every. damn. time. So I guess it's worth it. Even though it's super casual. There's no table service. You order food (only) at the register. Drinks are ordered at a separate counter. And no, you cannot even ask to pay for a bottle of water at the food register. Seating is first come, first serve. I've never once had an issue getting a table while waiting for the food. For the most part, their system seems to work. Everyone gets their drinks and table by the time the food is ready. We lost track of time and got here later than we wanted to on a Sunday night. Didn't realize they closed at 8pm (I believe they extend their hours for the summer starting around Memorial Day). We got there 10 minutes before closing and the staff was amazing the entire time. Nobody made us feel like we had to leave. There was no awkward switching of the lights like some places do at closing to signal they wanted us out. Thanks for keeping it classy Woodmans!