Always delicious! Exceptional service! Fresh local seafood and great steaktips
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Andrew Tuminaro
Very basic neighborhood, bar and restaurant. But the locals were friendly and talkative. Very unlike most Boston scenes .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Matura
Our bartender, Noah, was amazing. Seared scallops were unbelievable!!!!! The haddock sandwich was delicious!!! Definitely come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops, Coleslaw
Doug
Great little pub with a fantastic staff. Food was good, bartenders were fun. However, nearly $95 after tip to get a couple of wraps for lunch and a couple of drinks each is a bit over the top. I get times are tough for the restaurant business, but this place is padding the margins a bit too much. Ease up a bit and we will come back more often, not just for special occasions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The AnTiki
Great place with good food. Fantastic staff. Just hold on to your wallet. Two sandwiches, four twelve oz. beers will set you back $76 before tip. Will be back but won’t be rushing back. $10 for a pint of Guinness is laughable, even in 2025.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Angel Peña
The calamari was really good, service was quick and very efficient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gloria C
Never heard of a local restaurant not accepting takeaway orders. They say, ‘Just order online, there are no fees!’ That’s because there are hidden fees just like any online ordering service—if you order through Toast, Uber, whatever, the order costs more than it would through the restaurant. The apps just don’t list a fee, per sè. Great place to eat locally, but very silly policy to turn down orders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ellen Menezes
The food was excellent! The atmosphere was so pleasant and friendly, right in front of the beach. The staff was incredibly kind! I absolutely loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Jones
Matt was an awesome bartender, he recommended drinks and gave us his honest opinion! He’s an 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Nikolopoulos
We had the best time!! Brianna was very attentive and kind - and the food was phenomenal!!
Have been here a few times and the service is like you own personal Cheers. I was pleasantly surprised that they remembered me the second time I was there being there had some time between the first and second time I was there. Great atmosphere. The staff very engaging. Good food. I recommend the wings with the sweet Asian sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Collins
Food is consistent. Love the steak tips, nachos, pretzel app, and the breakfast plate. Wait staff is hit it miss in terms of service, but all are super friendly. Donuts are amazing. My one big gripe is that they don't serve unsweetened iced tea.
hailey sears
I had such a wonderful relaxing dinner over at dockside today. I came in by myself after work. My server Elisa was attentive, friendly and served with a gracious smile and bubbly personality. She helped me decide on my dinner for the evening. My choice was the chicken broccoli and penne on the special menu. It was one of the best chicken broccolis I have yet to have (it is one of my favorite meals and have tried in multiple restaurants.) Pasta was cooked perfectly! I got my drinks served quickly, food came with little wait, and was able to close out my check quickly! Management checked in on me as well. I will most definitely be coming back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Mac 'N Cheese
Vincent Errichetti (Taste of Massachusetts)
Lobster, Donuts, across from the ocean, Dockside Pub Swampscott is a North of Boston treasure. You know you have a great chef when the menu goes from comfort to classy and doesn't miss a beat. Lobster rolls, fish and chips and fried clams are locals favorites, and yes, always get their donuts. My personal favorites were the Spicy BluefinTuna Crispy Rice and Seared Scallops with insanely good Florentine risotto, and Haddock Francaise fran says But the showstopper is that seafood stuffed lobster. FEATURED: Haddock Francaise Egg dipped and pan seared with garlic, parmesan, parsley, served with lemon white wine sauce Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bluefin tuna, fried sushi rice, spicy kewpie, jalapenos, chili threads, scallions Lobster Roll Cold with lemon aioli or hot with warm butter and parsley on a toasted briohe roll Seared Scallops Florentine risotto with mushrooms, tomato, spinach, and brown butter garlic Fried Clam Plate fried clams and fries with a side of tartar sauce and coleslaw
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Cox
We had a lovely dinner outside on an early fall night with our young children, and our server Rebecca made us feel so welcome and the food came out quickly. You can’t beat a seasoned waitress who is personable and knows how to create a fun atmosphere. 5 stars!
Always delicious! Exceptional service! Fresh local seafood and great steaktips
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very basic neighborhood, bar and restaurant. But the locals were friendly and talkative. Very unlike most Boston scenes
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our bartender, Noah, was amazing. Seared scallops were unbelievable!!!!! The haddock sandwich was delicious!!! Definitely come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops, Coleslaw
Great little pub with a fantastic staff. Food was good, bartenders were fun. However, nearly $95 after tip to get a couple of wraps for lunch and a couple of drinks each is a bit over the top. I get times are tough for the restaurant business, but this place is padding the margins a bit too much. Ease up a bit and we will come back more often, not just for special occasions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place with good food. Fantastic staff. Just hold on to your wallet. Two sandwiches, four twelve oz. beers will set you back $76 before tip. Will be back but won’t be rushing back. $10 for a pint of Guinness is laughable, even in 2025.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The calamari was really good, service was quick and very efficient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never heard of a local restaurant not accepting takeaway orders. They say, ‘Just order online, there are no fees!’ That’s because there are hidden fees just like any online ordering service—if you order through Toast, Uber, whatever, the order costs more than it would through the restaurant. The apps just don’t list a fee, per sè. Great place to eat locally, but very silly policy to turn down orders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food was excellent! The atmosphere was so pleasant and friendly, right in front of the beach. The staff was incredibly kind! I absolutely loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt was an awesome bartender, he recommended drinks and gave us his honest opinion! He’s an 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the best time!! Brianna was very attentive and kind - and the food was phenomenal!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Have been here a few times and the service is like you own personal Cheers. I was pleasantly surprised that they remembered me the second time I was there being there had some time between the first and second time I was there. Great atmosphere. The staff very engaging. Good food. I recommend the wings with the sweet Asian sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is consistent. Love the steak tips, nachos, pretzel app, and the breakfast plate. Wait staff is hit it miss in terms of service, but all are super friendly. Donuts are amazing. My one big gripe is that they don't serve unsweetened iced tea.
I had such a wonderful relaxing dinner over at dockside today. I came in by myself after work. My server Elisa was attentive, friendly and served with a gracious smile and bubbly personality. She helped me decide on my dinner for the evening. My choice was the chicken broccoli and penne on the special menu. It was one of the best chicken broccolis I have yet to have (it is one of my favorite meals and have tried in multiple restaurants.) Pasta was cooked perfectly! I got my drinks served quickly, food came with little wait, and was able to close out my check quickly! Management checked in on me as well. I will most definitely be coming back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Mac 'N Cheese
Lobster, Donuts, across from the ocean, Dockside Pub Swampscott is a North of Boston treasure.
You know you have a great chef when the menu goes from comfort to classy and doesn't miss a beat.
Lobster rolls, fish and chips and fried clams are locals favorites, and yes, always get their donuts.
My personal favorites were the Spicy BluefinTuna Crispy Rice and Seared Scallops with insanely good Florentine risotto, and Haddock Francaise fran says
But the showstopper is that seafood stuffed lobster.
FEATURED:
Haddock Francaise
Egg dipped and pan seared with garlic, parmesan, parsley, served with lemon white wine sauce
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Bluefin tuna, fried sushi rice, spicy kewpie, jalapenos, chili threads, scallions
Lobster Roll
Cold with lemon aioli or hot with warm butter and parsley on a toasted briohe roll
Seared Scallops
Florentine risotto with mushrooms, tomato, spinach, and brown butter garlic
Fried Clam Plate
fried clams and fries with a side of tartar sauce and coleslaw
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a lovely dinner outside on an early fall night with our young children, and our server Rebecca made us feel so welcome and the food came out quickly. You can’t beat a seasoned waitress who is personable and knows how to create a fun atmosphere. 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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