As a wedding guest, I'm going in with the assumption that all food was provided by The Oceanview…read more Our friends wanted to get married at The Oceanview, and they were so booked that the wedding ended up being a weekday event, beginning before sunset, when the sun was just drifting behind the trees. Talk about great timing for avoiding the possibility of any sunburns. This was just my second beach side wedding experience, so it is a very real risk. The wind was a silent participant, blowing the bride's veil as it wished, and then declining to blow when it would have been helpful. Nothing Oceanview could do about this. More of a warning to future brides with an eye to an outdoor wedding. The outdoor wedding ceremony space is covered in fake grass and faces the rocky beach. So it is safe for heels. But anyone planning a walk on the beach should be aware. Parking is along the beach side of the road as their across the street neighbor is a golf course that needs its own parking spots as well. Stairs lead to the lobby of The Oceanview, where a two stall ladies room resides. However, the indoor party space is all up on the second level, up a flight of stairs, where the cocktail hour was set up in a room to the left, down a couple of steps. The open bar at the end had printed drink menus which included mocktail options. The room also opened to an outdoor patio where smokers were welcomed with ashtrays. There was a boat of jumbo shrimp cocktail and shucked shellfish, and passed appetizers, of which the short rib quesadilla was my favorite. Later, doors opened to the space to the right, to expose a grand dining room. Everything looked nice. Indeed it is a pleasant setting for a wedding! Water and champagne toasts were already poured out, with one empty wine glass apiece for us to pour our choice of white or red. The champagne was a nice one. An assorted bread basket arrived warm with seasoned swirls of butter, followed shortly by the salad course. Which in our case was a tasty spinach salad with fresh sliced pear, goat cheese, dried cranberries and walnuts. My entree was short rib, served as two hearty slices of tender beef on a bed of pilaf, and 4 spears of asparagus. I later discovered an assortment of desserts displayed in the cocktail room along with self serve coffee and tea. Whole sliced cakes, along with mini cakes, cream puffs, cannoli, and cookies. The cake was tender, and perhaps was the same cake base as the wedding cake which was lastly served. Our drink glasses were cleared from the tables all too soon. It left me without water to drink when enjoying my slice of wedding cake that I retrieved from the corner under a screen with the wedded pair's names, and still dancing guests without a way to sooth their parched throats.

Great atmosphere, very well planned and the staff was great! The view was great, the food was tasty…read morefor a wedding, I know that sounds like low bar but it was pretty tasty! Plenty of picture options with the beach as a backdrop. A little tough to get to, parking was easy and well organized. A great option for a wedding location if you're looking.

We had our son's wedding rehearsal here and it was SPECTACULAR!…read moreBeautiful venue, excellent food, staff/bartender were spot on... Yasmene is excellent as what she does! I've been an organizer for years and she truly is at the top of her game. I wish there were more than 5 stars to give. Thank you to the entire team for a extraordinary night to remember!

We hosted a function here and, unfortunately, our experience with the owner and staff was extremely…read moredisappointing. They were unnecessarily rude, unpleasant, and incredibly difficult to deal with. The way we were treated was completely unprofessional and made an already demanding event far more stressful than it needed to be. Save yourself the aggravation--and your money--and look elsewhere. Yasmen's message (In case it's deleted Later) & my response below: Business owner information Yasmene D. Business Owner Aug 28, 2026 Hi JL: Funny I don't have any clients with those initials. I'm sorry that you may have confused us with another business or perhaps have nothing better to do then try to destroy reputations for small businesses that have stood the test of time since 1987, all from behind a screen. Wishing you the day you deserve. Kindly, Yasmene My Response: Yasmene, Your response is both surprising and disappointing. Rather than asking for additional information or attempting to identify the customer and circumstances involved, you immediately concluded that I must either have confused your business with another one or have "nothing better to do" than try to damage your reputation. I can assure you that I know exactly which business I reviewed, and my review was based on my personal experience. The fact that you do not recognize my initials does not mean that I was never a customer. Your response, particularly "wishing you the day you deserve," speaks for itself and unfortunately reinforces the concerns that prompted my review in the first place. For the record, I have no interest whatsoever in "destroying" your business. But if anything ultimately damages the reputation of a business that has been around since 1987, it will not be one customer sharing an honest experience--it will be the way the owner chooses to treat customers, respond to criticism, and conduct herself publicly. A more professional response would have been to ask me to contact you privately so that you could verify the details and address my concerns. Instead, you chose to attack my credibility publicly. I stand by my review, and your response has only given prospective customers additional information with which to form their own opinion.

I am told (by a local) that there are three places to get married in Nahant island, and this is the…read moreleast glamorous. We attended a wedding here last month, and it is exactly as I would have expected from a KofC function hall - low ceilings, dark-ish, and a cash bar. On the positive, there is a parking lot, it's on the water and should you choose to get married outside, your guests have a harbor view while you tie the knot in the brown, wood cabana. The passed apps and dinner were consumable. I'm not sure if they had an outside vendor prepare the food or not. The bartenders were lack-luster, and can you blame them - it's not an ideal gig for big tips. All in all, fine for "I do" on a budget.

My daughter had her wedding there July 20, 2013, I thought it was perfect and so pretty on the…read morewater. she got married at 6 pm at night and it could not have been more perfect.. We had the Mt Vernon Restaurant in somerville for the caterer, as they have done many of the functions there. The food could not have been better and even the appetizers were awsome. The caterer had suggested 40 steps in Nahant for wedding pictures which was about 10 min away. Picture perfect on the beach. All it all it was a beautiful day, I would highly recommend this venue to any one with up coming weddings.

Dena the hall manager was beyond amazing…read more The day of my event - OMG the bathrooms were fully cleaned and stocked. She takes pride in having her renters very happy and I was! I cannot thank Dena and hall enough with all the help and support of my event.

Recently repainted walls, and it looks great. Good space for functions…read more Need new restrooms ASAP. Ample public parking space is a plus.

So much fun! Perfect summer activity. They have boards, kayaks, canoes, etc. all reasonably priced…read morefor the area. Staff is local hs and college kids, but they're super polite and really helpful. And shocking for Marblehead in the summer... free parking! Also- they have "frequent paddlers" discounts, if you get addicted.

Absolute gem of a place for all your boating needs. I rented a Hobie kayak (off site) and Mary…read moreEllen met me at the shop at a time that was convenient for me. She helped me secure the kayak to the top of the car, so now I know how to transport kayaks. I found that the system she used to install kayaks on the roof of cars is idiot proof, and the kayak is securely fastened to the top of the car to avoid liability. I also found that any guy could lift a kayak and install it the the roof of a car solo (it's not that heavy), however hauling the kayak fewer for more than 5 feet I recommend two people. I refuse to rent anywhere else, and I look forward to renting from Little Harbor Boathouse again.

a great cafe with a warm, welcoming staff. we stopped by randomly and really enjoyed our coffee &…read moremeals. the sandwiches/wraps are great portions for their value and the coffee is great! we really loved their mission statement & how they give back to the community. definitely recommend :) ** they have a vegan food option (hummus wrap) that's super refreshing & delicious. they also have non-dairy milks (oat & almond).

WAY OVERPRICED! Coffee is good, but they charge entirely too much for what they give you.read more

Have fun there the people are friendly and kind and welcoming. They have parties and dinners as…read morewell

What do you look for when planning an event and looking for a venue. Well for us, we need the…read morefollowing three things. 1. A good looking venue that isn't warn down or falling apart. 2. A reasonable price in comparison to other venues in the area and venue size. 3. Staff that is easy to work with and that is receptive to a ton of questions since we can usually be a bit needy. Well, after assessing this venue, I have to say that this place exceeds all of the above. The price for the venue is great, the venue itself is well maintained, the view of the water is beautiful, and the staff is incredibly easy to work with (Jackie and Bob were both phenomenal.) The baby shower we held here was a blast and our overall experience exceeded all of our expectations!

This is the place where I have attended many fun private events and parties. The beer is cheap, the…read morehall is simple and the staff is great. The rental fee is cheap and can hold many many people. A great place to throw a party or shower. Parking is street but ample. Many a great night here!

Did my baby shower here in 2010. Decent price it was 350 for the smaller room. Room was very…read morespacious and clean. I believe they also have a larger room available. Bar in the hall. You cannot put up any type of decorations on the walls though. Parking not the best, there is a small parking lot in the back, otherwise you can park on the street. Drink prices weren't bad either. Staff friendly. Bathrooms could be upgraded, kind of dingy. Also if I remember correctly, you can bring juice boxes for kids, but no sodas. I remember us having to buy any beverages aside from juice for the children. Plan to use this hall again this year Phone number for hall coordinator is 781-595-0384

Excellent food and service!! Loved it - would definitely recommend!!…read moreOne of the best Italian restaurants I have ever eaten at!! Ambience was wonderful too!!

I got the steak frites for takeout and it excellent. The steak was very tender and cooked…read moreperfectly, fries were also great. Plan to dine in soon for more.