Three friends and I came for dinner on a Sunday night. Dante, our waiter, was super friendly and…read moreattentive. We ordered drinks and the Burrata and Prosciutto appetizer to share. The drinks came out pretty quickly, but the appetizer was delivered at the same time as our entrees. It had a good amount of Prosciutto and a large serving of burrata, but only came with two very small pieces of bread, which was very odd. I got chicken marsala, which came with two breasts of chicken and three small wedges of potatoes. My friends all got pasta dishes. We all enjoyed our meals and I ate so fast that I forgot to take puctures. Our meals were good, but I'd steer clear of that appetizer, as it was disappointing.

We have eaten here many times, sometimes a couple of appetizers and a drink at the bar. Other times…read moredinner with ourselves, or dinner with friends... Everything is beyond superb, regardless of the event. Donna is very welcoming, staff is always friendly and attentive. Attentive. Food is about 14 steps past excellence. Terrific atmosphere and a really excellent bar arrangement. Kudos to Donna and her staff for always having the greatest of experiences. See you soon!

The food here is amazing and service is always exceptional. Definitely on the expensive side but…read moreyou get your money worth.

Quite possibly one of the top 5 meals I've had in my life. The Beet "carpaccio" was exquisite, the…read moresalad also had one of the top 5 salad dressings I've ever had, I should add that I'm a salad dressing psycho and I could drink dressing and I sometimes do. (My all time fave being the Villa in Wayland dressing which is a town cult classic, the salad itself sucks though). The dressing was so lemony and fresh and I could tell it was made in house. I was surprised when our server said the plate was hot for a beet salad and delightfully it was because the goat cheese was melted onto the beets... yummmm ugh I wish I was eating it right now. The main event: THE TUNA My partner and I took one bite of the mashed potatoes with the miso sauce and both literally got chills and a tear came to our eyes. The texture of the tuna, the crunch of the sesames, the bok choi added a perfect fibrous element and the potatoes in the sauce all melded together in perfect harmony. Texture, flavor, presentation, all five stars I want to scream like the teacher in "a Christmas story" when Ralphie writes his theme and the teacher screams "A++++++++++++++++++++!!!!!"

Lovely place to dine and drink in the heart of MBTS. Gorgeous design throughout, love the…read morefireplace. Service is wonderful and attentive, made great recommendations and great conversation. My guest and I stopped in between shopping looking for brunch but that ends at 2pm. We couldn't find the menu online so I took pictures below. We split the beet salad (perfect with the fig dressing) as well as the shrimp and haddock. We loved everything. Their hours are limited for the winter so visit for brunch lunch or dinner on the weekends!

Every once in a while, we have a dining experience that is so over-the-top superb that we must…read moreshare our good fortune in having dined and experienced true culinary excellence with others. 35 Beech in Manchester-by-the-Sea was such a memorable experience. We were helped immediately by the very attentive waitress who took our drink order right away, which exemplified the warm and friendly ambiance. For an appetizer we split the Burrata salad which was nothing short of sumptuous - fresh mozzarella, peach puree, basil, and mixed greens finished with olive oil and a savory balsamic vinaigrette glaze. Delicious. On to the entrees. My wife ordered the surf and turf. While we are unclear as to the exact cut of beef, no explanation was necessary - juicy, tender and seasoned and cooked to perfection. The surf side was grilled shrimp, seasoned to compliment the turf side and equally delectable. The surf and turf were finished with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and carrots, and garnished with onion strings. Just amazing. My entre was the miso salmon with seasoned jasmine rice along with the same grilled asparagus and carrots. The salmon was unique - the outside was perfectly seasoned with miso, and, due to some culinary magic the outer surface was an extremely thin crunchy layer which gave way to a medium rare temperature cooked to perfection, and exactly as ordered.Prepared on the premises, the deserts were on a par with the entrees and salad. We ordered a to-die-for crème brulee and a flourless chocolate cake topped with vanilla gelato. This was a great dining experience, and we will be back. BTW - we were so excited to get our food that we forgot to take pictures before we dug in!

I enjoyed Luna Mare. My boyfriend and I order three small plates (tuna crudo, lamb lollipops, and…read morebriam) and shared the half paella for dinner. It was the perfect amount of food for us. The pistachio baklava was delicious, but it was very very sweet! Our waiter, Seamus was very attentive and friendly. He mentioned that the paella was spicy and we were able to change it to a mild flavor. It was really nice of him to mention that to us since it wasn't listed on the menu that the paella would be spicy.

Luna Mare Cuisine has opened in the former Brown Square Bistro in Ipswich. They also operate Ithaki…read moreMediterranean Restaurant in Peabody. The place was redone and the atmosphere is casual modern upscale with the bar/lounge area to the right side and dining rooms to the left side. There is also outdoor patio seating. The menu offers Mediterranean fare including tapas/mezze, charcuterie, large plates (meat & seafood dishes, pasta), sandwiches, burgers, salads, and dessert. The bar offers 4 draft beers, bottle/can beers, wine, cocktails, and mocktails. The prices are moderate high. I stopped by Luna Mare for dinner during their soft opening phase. The place was fairly busy and I took an open seat at the C-shaped bar. The bartender gave me a paper menu to look over Some menu items were not available. I ordered the Mussels Saganaki ($12 plus tax) and Fried Fish Sandwich with Fries ($18 plus tax). I was given a basket of ciabatta bread with olive oil dip. The mussels arrived first, 20 mussels simmered with white wine, peppers, garlic, feta cheese. Next, the fried fish sandwich arrived, which had Turkish tatare, beets & lettuce between chewy ciabatta bread, served with puffed potato curl fries. After that, I got the check which was $32.10 (cash)/$33.38 (card) with tax and before tip. Overall, the food here was pretty good and I would come back when the full menu is available.

Warmly greeted by manager Jenna and promptly seated in a semi circle booth. Ambiance was festive…read moreand 3 functions were in full swing. Our waitress was Toni, and she was not only attentive to every detail, she was personable and sweet. My dear friend of 50+ years was celebrating her birthday and they certainly made it a night to remember. Salmon was perfect and L's ribeye was 'melt in your mouth' delicious. So many delicious sides too. Au gratin, risotto, asparagus and onion rings. Some great drinks...espresso martinis were fantastic! Lastly crème brûlée and carrot cake...while waiting for our 'uber' we chatted in the lobby with some of the staff. We never felt rushed and had a great relaxing dinner....see you again!

The food was absolutely delicious! The service was great- they check in on you and make sure you…read morehave everything you need. We got a really nice, spacious booth with a clean table cloth. Sorry if the photos are a bit dark- they keep it dark in there for ambiance.

Everything about this place is fantastic. They were very busy when we arrived and while the bar was…read morebacked up, it was worth the wait. We ordered a few things to split and went off of what we saw at other tables. So many people had the pizzas so we had to give it a go. The French onion soup was fantastic and rich. The Ceaser salad was good, and not too intense but it was garlicky and had homemade hand ripped croutons. We were starving so we ordered the Brussels sprouts on a whim and it was incredible! The umami flavor and sou sauce ginger aioli with the pickled onions was so unexpected we almost ordered one to go. Lastly was the pizza, the dough is great and sadly we didn't get to try their red sauce but the pizza was excellent. They have a huge beer selection and we loved seeing their on tap selection. Definitely recommend getting a reservation since they never had empty tables but there wasn't a line out the door. There are two sides to the restaurant and the bar is big and well staffed. We waited about 15 minutes to get water or see any one at our table but that's because we came at 6:30 pm on a Saturday and they were absolutely busy. Once we saw our waitress and got our order in it was quick and smooth sailing. Highly recommend grabbing a seat at the high tops and enjoying your time.

5 stars for the beer. Huge list and served cold. The food is horrendous. My party had frickin…read morechickens and petit filets, both were barely edible. That is NOT filet. It came to me and I thought, wow, that's not petit. Then I saw its shape and realized it's not a filet. It was like leather. The last time I was at Post I said the beer was worth ensuring the food, but I've decided it really isn't. $42 for a filet isn't bad, but that wasn't a filet.

We really enjoyed Sea Salt tonight. It is located in the basement and enter via the back. Once you…read moreget to their outdoor patio, you know you've arrived. What a lovely spot. The restaurant is deceptively large with a pleasant atmosphere. Service was prompt even on a busy Saturday evening and our server was enthusiastic about the food. I had the goat burger, which was absolutely loaded with goat cheese. I appreciate that they are generous, so be forewarned it is a delicious and messy situation. I also tried the Brussels sprouts, which were terrific. I snuck bites of my husbands truffle fries, which were also super good. My husband ate every bite of his sea salt burger, which he reported was very good between bites. Also worth noting that the burger patties were gigantic. We finished up dinner with an Irish coffee. Yum! Overall, this is a really good choice for dinner. I'd definitely recommend stopping by here for a meal if you're in the area.

Sea Salt is the kind of place that just feels good to be at. The food is fresh and straightforward…read morein the best way -- easygoing but still packed with flavor. The ahi tuna poke was incredible, one of those dishes you could eat every day and never get tired of. I also tried the black bean burger and was blown away. I don't usually go for veggie burgers, but this one was fantastic -- flavorful, satisfying, and made me forget I wasn't eating meat. The service was excellent, too. Everyone was welcoming, attentive without being over the top, and just genuinely nice to interact with. It's rare to find a spot where both the food and the people hit the mark like this. Highly recommend Sea Salt for anyone who wants a great meal in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

fish was ok not the freshest but it sufficed fries were good…read moreatmosphere/ ambiance was great furniture was super bathrooms were ok parking was great service MEH, could have been better

The new updated summer menu has quite a few positive changes. Love the fact they have unlimited…read moresteak tips on Thursday for an affordable price. Update drinks for summer are refreshing. Staff is always attentive and friendly. One of the few outdoor dining places in Ipswich with a large patio. And if you get a chance, they also have Sunday Brunch!!