Restaurants near Essex

“Motown tunes fill the air as one approaches this renowned eatery featuring seafood in the rough. I had the fish and chips--fresh, hot, delicious! Counter service is warm, down-to-earth and efficient. I do find myself wishing there were a few more vegetable and dessert offerings to round out one's meal; the ice cream shop out back has been closed when I've visited.”

“Food is excellent...not at all like so many restaurants. We had the deviled eggs, grilled cheese and tomato soup, the soda bread yummyy...and the carrot cake was absolutly delicious. Wait staff attentive and iit was very busy when we were there yet they still provided excellent. Service. Very comfy atmosphere...will visit again.”

“Made a trip down to J.T. Farnhams today (first one of the season). Fried Clams and Shrimp were AWESOME!!! Can't wait for our next trip down.”

“Love all of the chicken choices. Piccata, marsala, enchiladas, herbed. We keep our freezer stocked with "Mill meals!"”

“Excellent pizza!”

“I had the daily special which was peach ice cream, it was fantastic! Rich and creamy, worth the long wait. My husband had the mill river mix, also fabulous! Best ice cream in Massachusetts!”

“I have been a loyal customer for over 30 years to CAP but have to say just now to the new owners who bought from Jimmy and Kosta who have that whole time treated me as family..thankyou because you just right now while I was picking up, recognized me as a loyal patron and family as they did! More than well done! Food is the same the best and service is loving and as close to home as it gets! They knew me and had me as I walked in of my 3rd time. THAT is crazy respect and customer service 👏 5⭐”

“really nice place, great people, good food. love it there.”

“We recently hired Googans to cater for a celebration of life. We kept it simple with a cheese and veggie platter, sandwiches and sweets- finger food. Everything was absolutely delicious! People were raving about how good the sandwiches and desserts were. I absolutely recommend for catering and also to stop in their shop for breakfast and/or lunch. We were very happy with our whole experience with Googan’s.”

“The rosemary shortbread cookies have been my FAVORITE FOR YEARS!! I was so pleased to see them at the Boston airport and brought them to some friends in Chicago, they loved them”

“Good food, great drinks !! Nice water view !! A little noisy though !! Thanks for a wonderful evening Sharon D.”

“Food was outstanding. Wonderful place lots of TVs . Was there on a Saturday night World Series playing and many college football games going on. Bartender didn't know how to work the TVs. Every TV was on the same channel. Disappointed on his inability or desire to change one TV. Oh well great place. Martinis are unbelievable WOW”

“excellent restaurant and bar!…. nice people my issue is the fact when I was leaving this evening I was absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes… is it just me?� I never in my life been swarmed like that”

“Vegan ice cream is delicious”

“Great atmosphere and views of the marsh! I’m not a beer drinker but hard seltzer and French Fries were awesome. Very friendly staff.”

“It is comforting to have a known place with great food, coffee and tea (not to mention the donuts!) available in this quaint little New England Village. So Convenient!!”

“Friendly welcoming staff Very reasonable prices Fun Atmosphere”

“Dear Turner Seafood Team, We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional service provided by your team. Our employees Christmas bonus of local fish was well received and greatly appreciated. The hand-delivered, well-packaged fish showcased the professionalism and customer support we were looking for. Jeff's assistance during this busy season was invaluable, and we look forward to the possibility of working together again in the future. We highly recommend Turner Seafood, especially for large orders. Thank you once again. Best regards, Team Insideout Health and Wellness”

“My girls and I attempted to eat at the Salem retreat on our first morning of our trip. We waited 20 minutes for a table after watching 7-10 people be seat AFTER we were given a buzzer to wait. We left and came to Dotty & Rays. We got a table as soon as we walked in, had water brought over immediately, drink and food orders promptly taken. The food was fantastic. We had one part of our order missing and once they realized the issue, it was remedied with speed and courtesy. Everyone was very friendly and renewed our experience in Salem. We enjoyed it some much we came back this morning. This is the place to come to a good meal and pleasant experience to start your day. Come to Dotty and Rays!”

“There were seven of us for brunch today at 11.30 am. The drinks were delicious - the food was incredible. I especially loved the Arepa. I hadn’t had an arepa since I was in Venezuela over a decade ago.”

“The cookies are delicious!”

“An Ipswich staple, they have the best sandwiches and roast beef. Always good for grabbing a cheesesteak, roast beef, or chicken salad to name a few of my favorites!”

“Best restaurant around! cocktails are amazing and the food is the freshest and most creative around! HIGHLY recommend!”

“Love Settler! My partner and I go for special occasions and have always had an incredible experience ❤️❤️”

“We just had our wedding at The Grove, and the experience was top notch. Staff, food, and atmosphere were spot on every step of the way. We need to give a special shout out to Julia, who coordinated every little detail while making everyone feel at ease and welcome. Her efforts leading up to the wedding and through the whole event were very impressive, down to the smallest details of our requests that she knew by heart, as well as her experience and input on the other small details we wouldn’t have even thought of. The organization is very lucky to have her. Thank you to all of the incredible staff for such a wonderful day. Down to the extra gift the morning after!”

“We were looking for ice cream places and this one popped up eventually! It should be everyone’s first choice! They have such unique and creative flavors. Never had better ice cream in my life. They deserve all of the hype and praise.”

“We first found mercy tavern last October! We planned a quick trip again this year and it was on our list of places to return to! We absolutely love the atmosphere, food and amazing drinks! Can’t wait to go back.”

“Beautiful views and delicious food! What should be better.”

“Notch is my favorite place place to hang out in Salem, and it feels like a European beer hall. Their beers are so good. Their Cerne Pivo makes winter so much better. The staff is kind, the music is great, and it’s such a chill place.”

“Absolutely incredible pastries that are as decadent tasting as they are gorgeous works of art. Three Michelin Stars!!!”