Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe

153 Humphrey St, Swampscott
(781) 595-5735

Recent Reviews

Barb Z

Wanted a good seafood dinner, I am from out of town. First the food was extremely expensive and very bland, quite disappointing! But the topper came as we were leaving the restaurant and spotted 2mice in the corner!! Could not believe my eyes! Really? This upscale and high end restaurant! Don’t waste your time or money!! It is not a 5 star. choice at all.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jorge Betancur

I recently visited this restaurant and was appalled by the blatant racism I encountered. From the moment I entered, I was treated with disrespect and discrimination solely based on my race . The staff made derogatory remarks, specially the old guy that is a bartender saying rude things to me, my friend that came to visit from Colombia , they denied his passport and didn’t let him order drinks , please if you read this don’t support places like this , is very sad to experience this and don’t recommend this place

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Vincent N.

Great lobster bisque, good drinks and good service. Not very busy on Sunday night. Good salad selections.

Bottomline222

Anthony's Pier 4 was and is still one of the last grand restaurants of New England. Great food, location, service, and ambiance. As long as it's still there we'll make the drive from Hopkinton.

My sister was up from N.J. and I brought her to this fine restautany knowing we would have a great meal. And we did! She said, looking out at the water, this is the epitome of New England charm and style! Candle lit and white linen adorned, our Martinis and ice cold, fresh oysters started us off...complimentary hot popovers and marinated mushrooms led to their famous lobster bisque. The rest of the meal and dessert, was fabulous! Service was professional, warm, and timed just right! You must go there!!

Paul U

Another wonderful evening at the gem of a restaurant. Reminiscent of Anthony’s Pier 4 in Boston that was a must “go to” for celebrities and politicians for years. Plenty of free parking and great views through the large windows overlooking the ocean. Absolutely one of my favorite special occasion locations.Dietary restrictions: Egg allergy well addressed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp, King Salmon, Salad

DeboraCG

The food was ok, not worth the high price in my opinion. Wanted to take a walk down memory lane and we did. Service was good and extras like popovers were lovely. Would I go back? Not with all the wonderful choices around.

RobD

Great experience for a small group dinner to celebrate a family milestone birthday. Staff was VERY accommodating and followed request through OpenTable messenger to have a bottle of champagne at the table. Food was excellent, and the pop-overs were just delicious!

Mimi

The service was very good friendly and helpful with menu. We went early so it was quite the greeti g was nice great table with view of ocean. Food was very good a little expensive but good

FoodCriticOne

The food was largely quite good -- and the service excellent. The prime rib, lobster bisque, and sole were especially good. Our guest and I agreed that the Negronis we ordered were the worst we had ever had: whoever made them had simply no idea how to make (or to serve) one! The tab was very high for the experience but the views are exceptional and the entrees appetizing.

Ucha Perri

I had 3 delicious appetizers and they had the wine I like (white Zinfandel) : )Peter is a awesome bartender.Really recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Consistently excellent food highlighting local Seafood. Of standing management and staff with excellent attention to detail do not miss the Glover salad and steaming hot pop over the view of the Atlantic and the Boston skyline in the distance is breathtaking particularly at sunset. 

kachi qirici

Great everything A+

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed Lobster, Baked Alaska, Popovers, Salad, Marinated Mushrooms

MylesG

Busy New Year's Eve. Food was excellent. Staffing was barely adequate, but server still managed to do a good job. There was a long wait for entree but it was hot and well prepared on arrival. We will definitely return.

kellyc

Terrible New Year's Eve Dinner. Very strange ambience with 4 of the possible owners greeting us but did nothing to direct where coats went, where to sit, get help with poor service. They just stood around talking. Wine took about 30mins and no water refills unless walked to front desk to ask. Entrée took 60 mins to arrive after we had eaten appetizers which were good. All the entrees were tasteless and one steak went back 3 times as it was overcooked then raw not even rare. So they had nothing to eat for a main dish. One of the owners came to see why the food was sent back 3 times and suggested prime rib. When it came it didn't look good and tasted chewy fully of thick gravy not au jus.One waitress many tables. There is more but this is enough to fairly demonstrate our experience.

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