New American Restaurants near Essex, MA

“Limited menu, but everything seemed delicious. Girls were working their tails off as they’re short staffed“

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

“Superb all around experience 👍👍. Chef Daniel is 🔝. Great wine and Bar programs 🍷🍾🍹“

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

“On our Ladies Day out July 8, 2025, we picked Seaport Grille for our dinner spot. Beautiful ocean front setting. Can dine inside or out. I had the mussles appetizer over a side of linguini that came with 2 pieces of Garlic bread. Someone got the Lobster Roll. All the food and drinks were excellent. The waiter was spot on. Very clean. Highly recommend.“

“An excellent Massachusetts wedding venue! I'm a wedding photographer and had the pleasure of photographing one of my couple's weddings at Grove. I love it so much that I had to write a venue guide about it on my website.

Everything was great, from visiting one partner in Briar Barn Inn (where they were getting ready) right up until the dance party portion of the reception.

The staff were very kind (to the couple and to the vendors) and everything ran smoothly. I was particularly impressed by how they handled plan changes: this wedding took place during the first storm of the season, so I just had to get the couple outside for some snow pictures. This was no problem though, which was great.

I highly recommend Grove at Briar Barn Inn for your wedding. This cozy venue will take care of you on your big day!“

“Fun atmosphere. Good service and food“

“Not sure what the experience the other reviewers here had but we had an unbelievably amazing experience! The views were out of this world- nowhere else in Beverly can say the same. Our server Carolyn was absolutely amazing- she was so diligent with the allergies at our table and took the time to recommend things that would fit all of our needs. We will definitely be back and would always request her. Food was amazing, huge portions, flavorful, and came out so quickly! A must in the area! The only down-side was parking, but we figured it out!“

“We loved the uncommon beer selections and atmosphere! So much that we stopped in twice both night we were in town.“

“First time to Salem. Picked this bar out of the blue. I had an amazing Bartender ( Heather ) Absolutely amazing. Maybe my time there amazing. Next time I get a chance to visit I hope I get the same bartender. Food was good, the recommendation on the beer was awesome. I came all the way up from North Carolina. Never let Heather go! She is. An amazing, awesome , sweet bartender. I hope to make it back one day soon. I hope to get Heather for my bartender. Amazing person!!“

“Quality of Interior Tasteful old New England Tribute to Fishermen Rooms are nice and clean. 1606 Restaurant best food Very clean Location right on public beach“

“Cala’s is the Bee’s Knees! I am blown away with the quality of food and especially the service! Golden nachos COVERED in tender pulled pork and fresh cheese, chicken tenders are hand battered and well seasoned, hand cut french fries cooked to perfection. Food and service have been superb, consistent, and dependable. Definitely a regular spot for us.“

“My husband and two of our closest friends came in for lunch yesterday and had a great first time experience Our server, Vie came over to us right away and greeted us, took our drink order and made me the best dirty martini I ever had. It was perfect. Vie made our stay very enjoyable. Her sweet personality and service made it a memorable experience. We’ll be back soon!!!! Thank you Vie“

“this bar with the arcade is cool. I like the vintage games a lot. however, these bartenders suck. they don't know how to serve multiple people at a time. there's two events going on tonight so busy. I waited about five to ten minutes for literally just a today refill. and yes two people walked past as I flagged them down.“

“Place is so unique! Love the antique feel! Had a wonderful time dining on the patio with friends!“

“I cannot say enough good things about Antique Table. The food is amazing, and service is fabulous. Great atmosphere both indoors and outdoors, and tons of food & beverage options. There are so many dining choices in Salem, and we return here time after time. Classic Italian with some interesting additions mixed in, like the Chicken Miguel. The eggplant rollatini is the best I’ve ever had. Large portions and reasonable pricing. Generous pours on cocktails. Even in October, when the city is incredibly busy, the food and service remain top notch.“

“Freshest fish i’ve ever had on the island!“

“I have had many satisfying and delicious experiences at “The Nut” over the years (decades), and really enjoyed coming to 15 Walnut on my annual visit to my family. However, this time, the choice of loud heavy metal guitar playlist made conversation impossible, and the ubiquitous and obnoxious big screen tvs didn’t give us a moment of peace. I am done with giving my business to restaurants that intrude on even precious moments of connection and companionship. The service was extremely slow as well.“

“OMG! The food is delicious!!!!“

“The food, service and entertainment was great“

“My girlfriend and I went to Post for burgers last night . The burgers were great and the beer awesome. I knew Post had a great beer selection, but I wasn’t expecting to see Doible Citra from Hill Farmstead on the beer list. Hill Farmstead is based in Vt and is one of the best breweries in the country. The Double Citra did not disappoint! We got there for an early dinner and there were some noisy little kids - who were completely unsupervised by their parents. That was the only complaint I had.“

“very nice food beautiful restaurant“

“Really good local seafood.

The spicy crab cake was delicious, as was the New England Clam Chowder, the Fried Calamari, and Mussels cooked with wine & herbs.

The Lobster Shanty serves beer, ciders, and alcohol from local taprooms & distilleries like Notch, Downeast, Far From the Tree, and Deacon Giles.“

“First time here we’ll be back!“

“I was there last month for the first time in 13 years. And it was the same as I remember. Everything was great the service the food. My favorite place to get seafood. I hope it doesn't take me another 13 years to get back. I live in Virginia and I wish this place was down here.“

“First chance I've had to do breakfast at Zeke's, and I was not disappointed. Great stick to the ribs food in a friendly if somewhat zany atmosphere. I'll be back on my next trip to Gloucester.“