New American Restaurants near Essex, MA

“Great food - dinner and dessert! Great views. And the staff is so friendly. Highly recommend!“

“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 🍷🍾🍹“

“My husband and I sat outside and had a lovely snack in the sun, away from most of the hustle & bustle that October brings to Salem. We thoroughly enjoyed the butternut squash hummus, falafel, and cauliflower & quinoa tabouleh but the real highlight for us was the apple cider! Holy. It was the best we had on our trip around New England. Not too sweet, served nice & hot, lightly spiced and so, so good! The service was wonderful as well! Best of luck to this crew, we wish you much success & hope to see you next fall!🍂☺️“

“I hosted my best friends bridal shower at The Grove in the Bramble House. The entire experience was seamless from start to finish and the coordinators and staff were extremely helpful and professional. I highly recommend using them for any event!“

“We had dinner for the When Seoul Met Rome tasting menu, and it was absolutely fantastic! The service (Henry!), food, and ambiance were top-notch, and we had the most amazing experience. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the North Shore of Massachusetts! 5 stars! Will definitely come back!“

“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.“

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

“Had the best short rib of my life last night. Trade House in Salem on Derby St. is a must try for every foodie on the North Shore. A generous portion larger than my fist and perfectly roasted such that all the fat was rendered out of it. Served on a bed of whipped, not mashed, potato along with a soft yet still crisp red cabbage and onion crisps ! And the gravy !!! This was my second trip there and I am going back this weekend. Great service and atmosphere as well.“

“Fun atmosphere. Good service and food“

“We were looking for a place to watch the Lions game while in town visiting Salem. This bar was recommended to us by someone we met in Gloucester. The bar's atmosphere small, well put together, clean and welcoming Irish pub. We met the owner who made us feel like we were long lost friends. Service was attentive and consistent. We went back 2 nights in a row. Thank you, to the staff and Kieran for being great! Definitely recommend checking this place out while in town.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Always a good meal and relaxing atmosphere. Thanks Larry!“

“OMG! The food is delicious!!!!“

“Love the service!! The guy at the desk is a really outgoing and friendly individual! Love the pizza and the specials they have, and I love how it comes out nice and hot, as well as fresh. I highly recommend it too anyone in the Salem MA area!!! 🫶🏼🙌🏼“

“First time here we’ll be back!“

“They have the best pinball selection!“

“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“

“You will not find a more beautiful, excellent hotel than here. They have exceptional staff, excellent food, amazing accommodations. There is just not enough good to say about the Beauport Hotel. They did not miss any details. The interior is so beautiful and inviting, the food menus are eclectic and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Recently ran into a self created 😂 snag, and Lauren went above and beyond duty and out of her way to resolve it! Don’t miss the Beauport.“

“It wasn't really busy the time that we went. And it seemed like we were always waiting for our server.  pork belly tacos were ok, nothing that I'd rave about. My friend did enjoy her salmon. We also ordered drinks, and the first beer that I ordered was flat, so I sent it back.“

“very nice food beautiful restaurant“

“This has quickly become my husband’s and my favorite restaurant! The food is always delicious, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the staff is incredibly attentive.

We’ve made several reservations and enjoyed the high-top tables and larger dining room tables, but our favorite spot is definitely saddled up at the bar, enjoying appetizers and dinner while chatting with the friendly staff.

We can’t say enough about Chef Nate, who always goes above and beyond to make sure every meal is outstanding. He’ll often step out from behind the busy kitchen he orchestrates so effortlessly to check in with guests and make sure everything is just right. You simply don’t get that kind of personal attention everywhere anymore, and we truly appreciate how much the entire staff cares about creating an exceptional dining experience.

We highly recommend The Post for a romantic dinner, a casual stop on your way home, or a fun and lively night out with friends. No matter the occasion, it never disappoints! ❤“

“Me and my family visited Salem yesterday for a little roadtrip, we come to Salem all the time (we are from New York). My sister mentioned that we go somewhere different to have lunch/dinner. We selected on The Counter, Ashley (hostess, waitress) charmingly greeted us and we picked a table to sit. The menu was very simple and had great selections. My sister and mother got the counter salad wrap, I got the Counter Burger, my daughter 12” cheese pizza and sister in law the grilled cheese. The amount of satisfaction being whispered out of our mouths…oh my god! Everyone’s food was absolutely delicious, we all voted that this will be our food place to eat every time we come to Salem. With the amount of hospitality, Kindness and attentiveness that Ashely gave to us, she was top notch! You have one AMAZING employee at The Counter. We can wait to come back, we would love to check out Hotel Salem one day. So all in all, myself and my family give The Counter a 10 out of 10, and we give Ashley a 10 out of 10!!!!“

“Was able to get a table on the patio immediately with very quick and attentive service! The food was AMAZING! If you’re in Salem this is a “
must visit location! Lobster Roll and clam chowder were absolutely delicious!“

“The food, service and entertainment was great“

“RETURNED for my BIRTHDAY - - excellent pizza - - my favorite is their SPECIAL - - CRUST is worth the pizza - - excellent
Used to eat here - - moved away 6 years ago - - it was GOOD then - - I hear under New Management - - NO PROBLEM - we ordered delivery of HOUSE SPECIAL pizza - - prompt, courteous delivery - - BEST PIZZA I have had ANYWHERE in YEARS. TASTY - keep up the good work“

“Daily Fresh menu Baba Pizza Garden“