50 Best American Restaurants near Rowley

“From the moment we started the wedding booking process with Grove at Briar Barn Inn, we knew we were in excellent hands. The wedding planning staff was incredibly responsive, professional, and thorough—every question we had, big or small, was answered with care and detail. Especially our event coordinator, Jordan Morrissey, who made the entire experience feel personal and seamless.

Throughout the planning process, the Events Team provided us with so many helpful tools and resources that made organizing everything so much easier. From timelines and checklists to vendor recommendations, we felt completely supported and empowered to plan our dream wedding.

The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect. Jordan was outstanding—calm, attentive, and reassuring. She handled every detail behind the scenes, which allowed us to fully enjoy the day without a single worry. Her presence brought a wonderful sense of peace and joy to the entire experience.

Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and well-run everything was. We received so many compliments about the gorgeous venue, the flawless execution, the warm atmosphere, and the AMAZING food. Many people told us it was one of the most memorable weddings they’ve ever attended.

We are endlessly grateful to Jordan and the entire team at Grove at Briar Barn Inn for making our wedding day so magical. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!“

“Great homemade food, Great customer service!“

“it's absolutely a great country restaurant with delicious food and a friendly staff. I've been coming here now for many years! I give it an A+“

“Nice atmosphere, pleasant staff, great food , reasonable prices, good drinks. 🍹 We love it there.“

“I just like this place service is awesome always friendly and the food is very good.“

“Good food, good iced tea, friendly service. Wasn’t as expensive as I thought it would be. Excellent location.“

“Had driven by this place many times. My mother went for lunch with some friends and raved about it, so we thought we'd give it a try. We went with some friends and the wait was longer than we normally would wait, but we had no where to be and a sitter until 11. We had Tresa as a waitress and apps, food and drinks were all great.“

“I love the Wild Garlic. The food is fantastic. Fast and great service along with a wonderful atmosphere. I can’t wait to see what is on the menu day to day. The owner and staff are the best. This is Amesbury must try and see for yourself. Highly recommend.“

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

“Went there for lunch today & on the recommendation of a friend,. my husband & I both ordered the liver & onions. It was one of the best we've ever had. Liver was so tender you could cut it with your fork. We will definitely be going there more often.“

“great food and service, plenty of packing“

“Best fried scallops and fried clams! Awesome staff!“

“Never had a bad meal at this place“

“American Fusion, Friendly staff, Scratch Kitchen, Creative Cocktails.“

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

“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.“

“Delicious burgers, wonderful desserts, a nice cup of coffee,reasonable prices“

“went last night with a party of six...ordered the fish and chips...worst i have ever had...couldn't even tell what type of fish it was! way overcooked, ate half of it...my fault, i should of sent it back after my first bite! other meals were good, waitress did a great job....“

“I love the rustic decor. Last night was my first time there because I heard great things about it, I was not disappointed. The food was amazing and portions were huge. Our server, Joey was excellent, very attentive, polite and recommended desert. The prices are affordable and the atmosphere was energetic. Check them out- you’ll be glad you did.“

“The Grog is such a historic establishment. I remember going there when I was young and going back every time I am in Newburyport Wonderful chowder and food. Reasonable pricing and friendly servers.“

“Everything great food and service !!“

“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!“

“We had lunch there on 06/28/21. We had an appointment at Anna Jacques and let the waitress know that we were in a hurry. She put a rush on our meals. The food was great, especially the fries! The waitress gave excellent, friendly service. We will be back!“

“The steak tips and scallops ate the perfect meal.. always on point. Big juicy scallops, and steak tips always cooked right. Never had a bad meal here. GREAT food..“

“Amazing burgers. The sweet and crunchy burger is an all time fav 🙌“

“I love it here. I go here at least once a week. The service is amazing, every time I’m here I’m always greeted with a smile no matter how bad of a day these guys are having, but the people really make this place enjoyable! And the food is amazing aswell!“

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

“Extraordinary! Restaurant Week menu in Nport is superior to any other places. My first time and I will be back for sure.“

“I went into the Tradewinds Lounge Bar last night and I was greeted by the most friendliest restaurant Supervisor named Harold Dupee. He was so awesome that I asked his name so that I can thank him for such a warm welcome. He was so helpful and asked if there is something that he can help me with to make my visit more enjoyable. Such a positive attitude that I will be returning back tonight.“

“I love this place! Food is great. Fair prices. The menu is very diverse and inclusive for all dietary restrictions and cravings. The atmosphere is very relaxed and comforting. The owner and staff are very kind and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend for any occasion.“

“Went yesterday for the 1st time & WOW!! Best fried clams & scallops I have ever had!! I have to say they were "sweet" and out of this world! Friendly place & Mary was a great server!!“

“First of all this place is inside of a Plaza. I didn't know that before I got there but I do now. They have a very nice bar that seems to be pretty long accommodate plenty of guests. There is also lots of seating inside. I had the clam chowder and a pulled pork sandwich. The clam chowder was excellent. One of the better ones in the area for sure. Seemed to me like it was possibly homemade. The pulled pork sandwich was big and stuffed. I'll eat it twice. The fries that came with this were cooked to perfection. And they were good hand shaved fries. Are the people that my table had steak, Burger, chicken, and everything was delicious. This is a good place to take a client for an afternoon meal. It's also away from a lot of the hustle and bustle of Danvers. Just a good place to go and a good overall experience.“

“Always excellent! Have been coming for 10+ years !“

“Love this place. Can’t wait to come back“

“Excellent dinner choice. We had a rib eye, a salmon, a haddock, and a scallop dinner. Everything was excellent, cannot wait to go back. 2 people in our party had birthdays, and and we're given $10 gift cards they could use toward dessert or use at a later date. Highly recommend!“

“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!😍“

“Easily some of the best food north of Boston! The best way to describe it is as elevated Latin-inspired comfort food. The head chef and owner, Elvis, is amazing! He always makes a point of spending time with all of his customers, sharing stories about his incredible food and making sure everyone feels welcome. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for good food, good vibes, and good company!“

“The food is fresh and deliciously prepared. There are a lot of “diners” in the north shore with good reviews, and the food usually tastes heavy, overly salted, and sometimes out of a can. Despite all of the other good reviews, I expected that from this place as well, partially because of the unassuming storefront in a plaza off rte 1. I was very pleasantly surprised! So many freshly baked breakfast goods, and the egg dishes we ordered were great. I can’t recommend this place enough. We will be back!“

“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“

“like a pub atmosphere good service and good drinks. Then you have to go . you won't be disappointed.“

“This is a tried and true local spot. It's fun casual has a huge pool hall area. A projector screen section for the big games. It's a solid sports bar, with cheep drinks and cheep apps. I suggest the potato skins they kept them simple and classic.

Vegetarian options: Has a few options but I wouldn't suggest this place for true vegetarians.

Parking: Kinda difficult getting in but otherwise, plenty of parking around the building.

Kid-friendliness: During normal operations hours, it's very kid friendly. It's fun inside with a small arcade even. Has a very beach boardwalk feel inside. Fun family style pizza good for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp for wheelchairs.“

“Fresh lobster. I recommend to pick female with the right season because of their eggs is the best not just the body part. Always very long line but worth of time to wait! Second floor very quiet and serene with a long table and seat, good for family Recommend for traveler who visiting around there. Place for memory.

Kid-friendliness: Good place for memory. There are oceans around there for after meal also.“

“Delicious breakfast! Everything cooked perfectly!“

“Amazing place to stay. Has charm and history. The Carriage House suite was perfect for four of us, very spacious and comfortable. Great breakfast restaurant onsite that serves amazing food. The owners were great with instructions and I loved the self check-in where we got in around 8pm. Walking distance to downtown Ipswich and close to Shaw’s. The commuter rail to Salem and Boston was just a 10-15 minute walk from the Inn. We’ll definitely be staying again!“

“great food and friendly owner and bartender's a fun place!“

“omg! I'm in a food coma! everything cooked to perfection, right down to the very last grain of rice... only complaint I have is that there is no more to indulge in! I give a million stars! from a food hater now possibly turned devourer!“

“My hat's off to the wait staff there. While my wife and I were trying to leave there today there was a tremendous rain downpour. A couple of young staff scrambled to find an umbrella. One of the help came over to us as we stood just outside the entry door and handed us the umbrella and said that someone left it behind probably months ago and asked us to take it. This is just a sample of the attentiveness of the staff at Angie's. We always have a great dining experience there.“

“Crispy tomato appetizer has to be my favorite dish by far. Servers are awesome and drinks are great!“

“Burgers are good. The size of the burger is extremely small for the price, so don’t go too hungry. They didn’t have coke, seriously?Seating it’s very limited so you might have to wait until someone leaves to be able to sit. Overpriced for what it is. Street parking or public parking a couple of blocks away.“

“Went there a couple days while I was at my friends place in Methuen while I was staying long distance from my home in Brockton. Amazing food, kind people, and great atmosphere. Great drink selection too I made some friends there too. Definitely gonna come back next time I’m in town. They make the best burgers in the entire state of Massachusetts“