The Best restaurants in Essex

Ripple on the Water

Woodman's of Essex

"There were four adults in our car. We ordered two Down River Combos, Calamari ( can’t spell this) and Chicken Finger Plate (allergic to shell fish)Food was ready and nice and hot. Gave us plenty of..."

Shea's Riverside Restaurant & Bar

"My go-to meal during the summer is a lobster roll, and Shea's had a really good one. The inside seating is nice, but there is often a wait. The outside seating is, in my opinion, even nicer, and there..."

The Boathouse Grille

"This place is absolutely one of the best place to eat in the area. Whenever I come there I am very glad. They preserve their high level service and the highest level of cooking they serve. You will..."

Dunkin'

"For fast and really good coffee, it is the best game in town. Sometimes I am in and out in 30 seconds, not kidding. Their regular coffee is not gourmet, but they are better than Starbucks at getting..."

Riversbend

"I sent my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go their often. This recommendation is always successful. The the cooking is tasty and the stuff is efficient and cooperative. Whenev..."

Down River Ice Cream

"Hands down my favorite homemade ice cream place on the North Shore."

Blue Marlin Grill

"Went for dinner last night for the first time. The place was packed but the wait was not as bad as we thought. Our server was excellent and so was the food! It was also nice to see the Manager helping..."

Windward Grille Restaurant

"Went to Mothers Day takeoutDaughters of owner beautiful polite excellent service!Biggest fresh lobster rolls ever!!!Great experience!"

C.K. Pearl

"So they didn’t have oysters Rockefeller on the menu, when I called and asked, but the chef said he’d make it for me. I have had oysters Rockefeller nearly 1000 times now and honestly, I’ve been..."

Cape Ann Pizza

"Great food friendly service."

Essex Seafood

The Farm

"The absolute best service I have ever received in a restaurant. Amazing food and portions for the price and I absolutely will come again. The wings are delicious and the blue cheese goes well on liter..."

J.T. Farnham's

"The clams and the fried fish were perfect. The French fries are good but they needed more salt. The onion ringd were wonderful. They have lovely outdoor seating, with a nice view. The parking is ve..."

Village Restaurant

Essex Pizza

"I like to go with friends to this restaurant with my warmest recommendations. I go their often. This recommendation is always successful. The dishes they serve are tasty and the stuff is generous and..."

Great Marsh Brewing Company

"Oh, boy the beer is great... Great options beyond IPAs right now (January 2020). Only visited the tap room, but after that I expect the restaurant is great too. Beer is definitely a great reason to vi..."

Boat House Grille

"This place is absolutely one of the best place to eat in the area. Whenever I come there I am very glad. They preserve their high level service and the highest level of cooking they serve. You will..."