11 Best American Restaurants in Essex

“I love this place. My husband I haven’t got a bad meal out of here yet. The waitresses are wonderful. This is my husband and I to go to restaurant.“

“7-8-22 went to two guys for the 5th time tonight and I have to say everything we have ever gotten is delicious… tonight they had Kareoke so we did a smorgasboard of appetizers for the table of 3 crab dip coconut shrimp bruschetta shrimp toast onion ring tower rock fish bites it was to die for great food great service great crushes great atmosphere can’t wait to go back ?❤️??“

“Love, love, love this little place!! My absolute favorite place to get a cheesesteak with fries, and will happily drive the 20 minutes it takes me to get there. Their hours are limited, so I haven’t had any of their breakfast items, but I’m sure they are good based on the items I have gotten from here so far. The owners are friendly and hardworking. Please support your local hidden gems!

Kid-friendliness: Mostly a take-out spot

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp up to the door“

“Brewers Landing is a laid-back waterfront bar and grill that’s perfect for casual hangouts with friends or family. It’s got a lively vibe with plenty of outdoor seating where you can enjoy views of the water, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously — ideal for enjoying cold drinks and comfort food.

The menu is pretty diverse for a bar spot, with classic American fare like seafood (steamed mussels, crab soup), hearty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and daily specials. Portions tend to be generous, and many regulars rave about the flavor and value here.

Service is friendly and the vibe is upbeat, especially on evenings with live bands or DJs. It’s not fine dining — just a fun, casual place to relax, enjoy a meal, and soak up the waterfront setting.“

“Everything you'd want from a great little sports pub and grill. Great food, drinks, friendly people all in one place. Don't take my word for it, find out for yourself!“

“I had been wanting to check out LoonAsea since they opened. As a long time customer of the previous restaurant, I have fond memories here. I wondered how the food was. I am happy to say yes, the food is good and the service too( Isabella). Beautiful renovations. We will gladly drive almost an hour to eat here.“

“We had our wedding here. Island View Waterfront Cafe was everything we envisioned for our wedding!! It had that backyard wedding feel with GORGEOUS waterfront views! Jess was absolutely amazing to work with and her love for weddings and desire for you to have your dream day is evident after working with her. She is a great communicator and was a huge help during the different planning stages of our wedding. During our rehearsal and on the day of I came to her with all the questions and she had already had the answers and plans for those worked out and she is a HUGE reason why our day went so smoothly! We love and Cherish being an Island View Couple!! Some cool perks: flexibility to pick our own vendors; chairs and tables were included in the rental; we rented out the the evening before for our rehearsal and hosted an informal pizza party as we were setting up and organizing all the decor which made everything so much easier; you get to work with Jess and I can't say enough good things about her!!“

“My mom and I enjoy this spot. The food is phenomenal. I hope to go here for years to come. I would like to see a handicapped accessible automatic door opener for wheel chair access. The staff provide excellent service. Thank you!“

“great place to visit with family“

“Was there for lunch today..you must try their lasagna. It is absolutely delicious.“

“Food and service were super fast. They’ve got a great variety of menu items that fit different budgets. I’m not a big sweets person, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good the apple pie crumble dessert was. Overall pleased with the price for the food.“