50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Essex

“We drove way out of our way to go to Woodman's of Essex all because of Mark Wein's YouTube post about this place. He was not wrong! DELICIOUS! It was my birthday present to stop here as we were traveling near the area. I was prepared to order anything I wanted on the menu. It was so sweet of the lady behind the cash register to remind me I could get the same thing for less money if I ordered the special. Oh my goodness it was so wonderful! Not only did I have fried full belly clams and onion rings but my husband had the fried shrimp. It was all perfect! And.... They had fried lobster tail on special and so I just gobbled it down! The lobster tail was $9.95 but it was worth every penny... All four bites of it! I'd do it all over again tomorrow!“

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

“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.“

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

“Great finer in Massachusetts love the Boston cream cakes“

“One of my favorites in the city. Love it! Try it!“

“This was my first time here I live out of state currently and I have alpha gal syndrome so I am allergic to mammal. This place we decided to try it out and man oh man! This was my first time eating in a restaurant in a LONG time!!! Absolutely amazing food! It all looks and smells delicious! The staff is very friendly! I highly recommend this place! The menu can be found online and the paper menu in-house is clearly marked with possible allergen information! 10/10.“

“Excellent last stop in Salem on a beautiful fall October day. River side beer garden and kiddo friendly. The Fiestbier rocked and the dark Czech beer made my wife happy. Good people, and great place to relax after a fun pre-Halloween midweek day and before catching our ferry back to Boston. Highly recommended when in Salem next!“

“I am a long time customer (1975) Nick's is absolutely the best there is! Once when I had a broken leg, Nick helped me (and my sandwiches etc.)out to my car. Not only great roast beef but compassionate!😍“

“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.“

“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!“

“I am a huge fan of key lime pie and have sampled it at pretty much every opportunity. Each time, I find something that isn’t an A+. The crust is too grainy or crumbly, the bakery has added meringue (which I like on lemon but not lime), or—and this is the most common offender—there is entirely too much lime in the recipe. But the key lime pie I had at Caramel was exceptional in every possible way, especially in its balance of lime flavor. I didn’t try anything else there, so I can’t vouch for the macarons or other goodies, but if you love key lime pie, RUN to this bakery!“

“A hidden gem, and wonderful spot in Salem!! Fabulous drinks, a wonderful story, and the greatest staff. Perfect spot for just about anything.“

“The food is excellent WE HAD CHICKEN AND Stake every thing that we had is excellent“

“Excellent , can’t get any better . Highly recommended. You will definitely happy with all aspects of George’s .“

“It was awsome, yummy and all of you very friendly - you are Great. Mans ist warm regards for Jacky from the two germans . Good Luck Kerstin“

“The birria tacos where so good can’t wait to come back and they have really good service!!! 5 stars!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great pizza, awesome staff!!“

“Absolutely amazing food I honestly can’t say enough about them they are a gem in Gloucester!“

“this place is perfect for everyone we love everything in here🥰 the crew💖 the foods💖 the service 💖 we go home happy In we come tell next town visits 🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you guys job well done“

“Best breakfast we have EVER HAD!!!“

“Best fish chowder I’ve ever had“

“I recently visited this pizzeria and had a great experience overall. The pizza was absolutely delicious—fresh ingredients, perfectly baked crust, and rich flavors in every bite. You can really tell they care about quality and authenticity. What made the visit even better was the staff. They were welcoming, friendly, and very attentive without being overwhelming. The service was quick, and they made sure everything was just right throughout the meal. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy good food with friends or family. I would definitely recommend this pizzeria to anyone looking for tasty pizza and excellent customer service.“

“We drive 45 minutes to & from to eat at the Clam Box. My husband grew up down the street and I worked in town for 15 years. Plus my parents would take me there as a kid. ALWAYS consistent! ALWAYS delicious. 10 out of 10! Worth the wait in line at peak season every time!“

“Had a wonderful breakfast here.“

“Great authentic Mexican food! Not your average Mexican restaurant“

“Joe's On a Roll's products are fresh and affordable. The storefront is fun. Every visit is a party. Check it out.“

“We are visiting from England and have been to Heart and Soul three times in the past week. Why? Yes, the coffee is excellent and the food is very good, but it's the warmth and hospitality of the owner, Bud, that has impressed us most. We have lived and travelled in many places around the world but rarely have we experienced an owner with such a wonderful attitude and such a welcome. It feels like visiting a friend when we come to Heart and Soul....a place that embodies the name of the cafe and an owner who clearly knows what hospitality means.“

“I’ve lived in Glosta close to 50 years and love a good pastry. Caffe Sicilia is my favorite place to go for a pick me up or a good craving. The cannolis IMHO are the best in town and I never discriminate when it comes to food.. Despite often being slammed with customers, the customer service is first rate. Want a good pastry? Think Caffe Sicilia it does not disappoint.“

“Love this cozy little place. Awesome food, great prices and wonderful waitstaff.“

“Markouk is special! Clearly traditional, perfectly seasoned, priced conservatively and humbly presented, some of the best takeout available in Gloucester.“

“Was our first time here and won’t be the last. The mussels and fries were phenomenal! Lovely atmosphere, beautiful decor, and friendly and attentive waitstaff. A delightful dining experience thank you!“

“Each time we visit this astonishing restaurant, we wonder if they are as spectacular as the last time. And they always are, no matter what the season, but in summer try the Key Lime Margarita for color and taste and the seafood casserole never disappoints. The server was Gabriel F. and an angel in disguise. And in this heat wave, cool and quiet we were indeed and so pleased to be at the Azorean.“

“Best restaurant in Gloucester area … hands down“

“I'll be back!! I love this little place. Excellent service and excellent food. Very nice people 😀.

Update: I still love this place The food is fantastic The people are super nice If you haven't tried it please do so You will not be disappointed.“

“The food was delicious here. The portion size was great! I forgot to take pictures but the food was so very good.

It was hard deciding between 5 Star and 4 Star. I wish we could give fraction of stars because while the food tasted great there are some things that keep it from a perfect 5 stars.

The meat and veggies and huge chunks in the curry so you have to spend time cutting them down to make the bites and the duck was a little dry, not much and the flavor was so good that it almost didn't matter.

So I really think this place deserves like a 4.8 or 4.9 stars. it's so close to just a pure amazing Thai place.“

“This place is under new management by a new owner named Nick and he is amazing ! The attention to detail from start to finish was amazing by him , the staff & the chef who is insanely talented. This place is on pace to become the #1 Italian destination in Mass and I cannot wait to see them grow !“

“I WENT TO REV YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME TO MEET MY SON FOR LUNCH I WAS APPROACHED BY CORY AS OUT WAITER. HE WAS ATTENTIVE KIND AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING ON THE MENU. WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE THAT HE GAVE US I WILL DEFINTIELY LET PEOPLE KNOW WHERE TO GO TO EAT AND ASK FOR CORY HES THE BEST!! THANK YOU CORY“

“Highly recommend the pizza; it features all very fresh ingredients. The staff is very friendly and the environment is very comfortable! Great to bring the kids!“

“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.“

“Came by on Father's Day for a mid afternoon lunch with my son & 2 grandsons after a couple hours ( 3 strings), of highly competitive, and hard fought candlepin bowling at Sunnyside Lanes in Danvers, service was prompt& attentive, the food done right, fresh, & tasty, and the price was fair and in line with today's dining out financial issues, everything was eaten -up, even the boys( ages 8+10, who can be a little fussy sometimes, ate a little more than half their portions until they were full and then both requested doggie bags so they could have it later at home,which they usually don't do. We just walked in hoping it wasn't too crowded, cause we didn't even try reservations, not too crowded at all, a few folks sitting at the bar watching Sox, and about half the booths taken, not loud at all, had easy to hear conversations, and just a positive experience, we'll be back.“

“The options and variety of the ciders is very impressive. Alex talked us through all the flavors to make a selection for a flight and also guided us based on our preferences. Gabrielle gave us recs since it was our first time in Salem, which was perfect bc she suggested an apple picking farm on our way home bc of her rec. super cute pumpkin decor and great music. I can’t wait to come back and try more drinks.“

“Great place to eat and the staff is very friendly“

“We met our son and two grandsons for Saturday morning breakfast. Food was good, fast, eggs done perfectly with not too much grease, and generous portions. Staff were excellent. Loved the meal.“

“Oh my. We are from out of town. Immediately, we felt very welcome! The food was delicious. We have the 5 cheese dip, and burgers! It was all amazing. 2 people in our party got cake and it was so good. I ate more than I should have and am sooo full!“

“We really enjoyed Sea Level and the food was delicious! Our waitress was absolutely phenomenal and made the experience even better.

It’s also super kid-friendly, which made it a great choice for our family. Definitely a restaurant we’d happily visit again!“

“Amazing experience. The food, service and overall atmosphere was perfect. We will certainly be back. My girlfriend and I had the pleasure to chat a bit with, Armando who was nice enough to offer us Churros on the house after having a great conversation about the restaurant! 10/10 nice work!“

“Jen was amazing! My sister and I enjoyed every moment of her service!! Friendly, attentive and delightful! Plus the food was outstanding. We will be back with our husbands. Run don’t walk here! And don’t forget to ask for Jen!!“

“This is my new favorite place. The chef really knows what hes doing.
The kimchi rueban is out of this world. Or if you like salmon you have to try the crunchy salmon with lentil hash and rice.

The whole staff was welcoming and attentive.

I can not recommend this place enough.“

“Great food and great service!“