If you are in the area, call little Harbor lobster, and place an order for the best and freshest…read morelobster which you could pick up and eat at the picnic table overlooking the water. This is a hidden gem and it's unbelievable. How kind they are. Coming from Arizona and spending time at Little Harbor lobster was probably one of the best moments when visiting Massachusetts. Don't forget to grab some of the crab cakes.

The biggest challenge is getting here. If you're not local the Marblehead streets can seem maze…read morelike but plug in your app and follow along. You think you are at the end and there it is! The interior is very small so if you are a group, I recommend sending a designated person to order. We went standard Lobster Rolls with butter on the side. There was a little confusion about line order but they were very apologetic. There are very limited chairs in the lot to eat at and I think maybe 1 picnic table? We decided to bring it home to eat. The result was a slightly less than warm roll, but the FLAVAH! Delicious and the chips were good too. Anything Lobster is a bit of a splurge but very worth it!

Quality, Cleanliness and Customer Service are all A+ with our local fish market. Whenever I can, I…read moreprefer to support small businesses. We regularly get split lobsters ready for stuffing and they are always perfect. The scallops, shrimp, swordfish are sublime and do not have a smell so you know they are FRESH!! Even their meats and marinated chicken wings are fabulous. PLEASE SUPPORT this wonderful establishment we in MHD are so lucky to have them here.

We came here to order 10 lobsters steamed! They steam them without an extra fee. The lobsters were…read moredelicious! And they also gave us bibs as well. I just read that Wednesdays are senior days for 10% off - I didn't know. (We got a discount in any event so it was ok). We were so happy with our purchases that we are happy to support this local establishment!

My wife and I stopped in on a busy Friday night and did not have reservations. We only had to wait…read more20 minutes or so before we got seated. Maddie's is located on a side street off the main drag of old town Marblehead. The restaurant is located upstairs and the bar is located downstairs. We began our meal with the fried calamari. Cook fresh and served hot. The marinara was ok. Our entrees were the Pasta Fra Diavolo and the baked haddock. The pasta came out with a tasty sauce and a generous amount of seafood. My wife enjoyed her haddock which was something she doesn't usually order. The portion was generous and the veggies on the side were fresh and not canned. The service was very good and friendly. The prices were very reasonable considering the area. There is street parking on the main street but not the street it is located on.

I'm not sure you would find this without knowing where to look. It's a favorite among locals for…read moregood reason. Downstairs is a "lively" bar, upstairs is the restaurant portion. Use the outside stairs to joueny up stairs. They don't take reservations and on a Thursday night it was full so plan accordingly. They have a full offering of drinks and I went draft beer, Alagash, a wheat beer from Maine. A good choice to go with a heavy meal. At the recommendation of our local host, I went for the Pan Seared Haddock. This comes with lobster meat in a white sauce served over potatoes and cooked spinach. So tasty, the seafood was tender and delicious, the sauce not overwhelming the flavors. Our server, Casey, was top notch and gave the right amount of earnest attention. When he wished us a good evening, I think he truly meant it. Husband had the seafood platter mixed and I tried one of the shrimp which was excellent. Great spot, though it is dimly lit and noisy(just know before you go type thing). Didn't hamper our enjoyment of a fun evening at all!

"Here lie the roses in the ashes Deep as the barnacles that…read morecling Just like a lace that runs through everyone and everything" (Elvis Costello) This is a tough one to write up. The food was very good, and I thought my Steamed Mussels might have been the very best version of a favorite dish I ever had. The view of the harbor from the back counter was beautiful. But..........there were a lot of buts. First of all, The Barnacle is not a large restaurant, and the dining room was so crowded, with tables and chairs so densely packed into every square inch it's really quite difficult to navigate your way around the room. In fact, after we were seated at that back counter, a server asked us if we could slide over because another patron couldn't maneuver herself into an open seat. We placed our order - a cup of clam chowder ($8), fish tacos ($14.95), and those fabulous Steamed Mussels ($18.95). And then we waited. And then we waited some more. And then the couple who sat next to us hadn't seen a server yet, so the gent walked over to the bar to get his own beer. And then we waited some more. And then our server sheepishly walked over and said she never got around to placing our order with the kitchen, so would we mind reminding her what we ordered? Now look, we had no appointment to keep and didn't mind the view of the scenery. But truthfully, the wait and delay did slice into a big chunk of our metered parking fee. And it sure would have been nice to see their service lapse translate into some tangible consideration. How about a complimentary appetizer, drink, dessert, or a cost reduction or anything. But no, there was no consideration given at all. No attempt to make things right. I'd say forgetting to place an order and not realizing the mistake for half an hour is a fairly serious issue. A waterside restaurant on a hot day really should have done a better job with the crowd, and they clearly weren't up to the task. But... those plump heavenly mussels in a sweet, herb and garlic broth were divine, and influenced my rating decision for a four-star experience.

One of our go to Local spots in Marblehead. Great location with a fabulous view of the Harbor and…read morethe lighthouse. Very friendly staff but the star of the show is the seafood. We ordered an order of steamers to share. Very good! For the main course, Fish and chops for me. As I had remembered from prior visits, the fish are outstanding. Very good cold water white fish /Haddock, cooked with a light breading so it doesn't overwhelm the fish. Fries were fine but again the star is the fish and definitely worth the visit!

The plates are served with large portions and flavor is 10/10! Definitely get bang for your buck…read morehere. The steak was cooked to perfection and everyone enjoyed their dish. Service was amazing and staff stayed on top of making our drinks were full and checked in frequently. Ambiance was peaceful and plenty of indoor seating. I'd definitely come back when I return to Salem!

We stopped in for some seafood, and overall it was a great meal. I had the lobster bisque, which…read morewas good, though I wish it had a bit more actual lobster in it. The mussels were the highlight, served with chorizo in a delicious white sauce, along with a thick slice of ciabatta bread. That bread was amazing and perfect for soaking up the sauce! We also ordered fries, which were cut more like wedges rather than thin fries, and they were really good. Everything tasted nice and fresh, the service was attentive, and the food came out on time. I'd definitely recommend it, especially for the mussels and that bread

Repeat customer here!…read more I love this place for its quintessential New England ambience and great food. We had the following: 1) Reservation for seating outside; worked well we saw the late summer light dim from yellow to pink to purple with all the little boats bobbing in the bay. 2) We ordered all three fish on their dinner menu: - salmon, delicious - swordfish, delectable - crispy haddock, meh (its not a great fish so it needs a lot more flavorful cooking and finesse) 3) the octopus and the mussels, both amazing 4) the tiramisu, v good 5) the service was great as well! Overall, it's a great atmosphere to be in at evening time surrounded by family and friends experiencing a salty New England sea breeze!

so far.... asked to be seated . waited . finally seated. rushed to order. ordered . was insisted…read morethat I order "everything at once. " It was neither dinner nor lunch so not understanding the rush other than the waiters agenda food slammed on the table. food ...mediocre. feel rushed - don't think waiters aused to non-rushed dining. view of the harbor ....good but some seats get the smell of diesel and gasoline - can't be avoided in a harbor but choose carefully abuts a parking lot on the side. rushed out . Bottom Line: 1-10 Food 5 View - 0utside 9 Service : 7 leisurely dining; 5

Everything from food, service and ambiance was great. A great place if you're looking for Asian…read morefusion food in a cool spot. We ordered tuna tataki, mai's mango scallops, oysters, pork belly buns, octopus (special), and Banana Fritters A La Mode and pineapple & orange ice cream. I highly recommend the octopus, banana fritters, and oysters. The octopus was cooked well, and had great flavors. Oysters were fresh and big. If you like thai mango sticky rice, you'll like the banana fritters: it's so tasty. The other dishes were also good; I also really enjoyed the side salad. I'm usually not an ice cream person, but the ice cream was an interesting flavor combination and not too sweet. For drinks, we got the expresso martini and sneaky lychee. My expresso martini was good, however the sneaky lychee was a little too sour for my taste. Our waiter Henry was great. He checked on us often, gave great recommendations and just very personable. Other staff, including Alyssa the hostess, came to check in on us and made us feel welcomed. The space is beautiful itself. There's a lot for parking and it's located on the second floor. I look forward to coming back here next time I'm in town!

First timers: cute towny intimate restaurant. The server was…read morevery nice- explained things well. Service was quick. The only reason I put 3 stars was because the entrees and limited selection. Idk if it's a seasonal menu but the pictures I saw from others are not what was available unfortunately. But the drinks , appetizers, and sushi are 5 stars Entrees: burger- most bland burger, it looked as dry as it tasted. With a side of 10 fries Pork Tenderloin dish absolutely no flavor in anything not even the sauce whatever that was. No seasoning, no stand out ingredients. I would try it again if I were in that area but only for sushi and drinks.

We really enjoyed Sea Salt tonight. It is located in the basement and enter via the back. Once you…read moreget to their outdoor patio, you know you've arrived. What a lovely spot. The restaurant is deceptively large with a pleasant atmosphere. Service was prompt even on a busy Saturday evening and our server was enthusiastic about the food. I had the goat burger, which was absolutely loaded with goat cheese. I appreciate that they are generous, so be forewarned it is a delicious and messy situation. I also tried the Brussels sprouts, which were terrific. I snuck bites of my husbands truffle fries, which were also super good. My husband ate every bite of his sea salt burger, which he reported was very good between bites. Also worth noting that the burger patties were gigantic. We finished up dinner with an Irish coffee. Yum! Overall, this is a really good choice for dinner. I'd definitely recommend stopping by here for a meal if you're in the area.

Sea Salt is the kind of place that just feels good to be at. The food is fresh and straightforward…read morein the best way -- easygoing but still packed with flavor. The ahi tuna poke was incredible, one of those dishes you could eat every day and never get tired of. I also tried the black bean burger and was blown away. I don't usually go for veggie burgers, but this one was fantastic -- flavorful, satisfying, and made me forget I wasn't eating meat. The service was excellent, too. Everyone was welcoming, attentive without being over the top, and just genuinely nice to interact with. It's rare to find a spot where both the food and the people hit the mark like this. Highly recommend Sea Salt for anyone who wants a great meal in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

My husband and I love this restaurant. Their food is delicious, everything we ordered tasted…read moreamazing. The service was also incredible, our server was very friendly. We'll definitely be back to try more, great experience.

Had high hopes due to the ratings but I suspect it's just because this is in sleepy Marblehead…read more Stopped by for lunch with a group and we had the ceviche and guacamole to start. The chips and guac were solid, but the ceviche was iffy - it was served dry on a piece of lettuce, most pieces were very chewy and we were worried about getting sick, I'd skip it. I had the fried fish tacos for my main and was disappointed - very little fish, too much batter, and thick and not very flavorful tortillas. I could be spoiled after years of west coast Mexican and a lot of time in Baja and Oaxaca, but nothing hit for me other than the guac. Service was good and the space is large and clean, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

My family and I ate lunch at 3 Cod on Father's Day. We had reservations for 3 o'clock, but…read moregetting there early( 2 o'clock) we were graciously seated. The food was amazing! My husband and I got the seafood casserole and it was so good! Our daughters got the lobster roll and haddock dinner. We all loved our meals ! Service was outstanding as well! Plan on coming back again soon!

Not off to a great start. Came in the afternoon to grab a bite at the bar and was promptly ignored…read morefor the phone and chatting at the other end of the bar. I suppose if you're not a local in a tourist town, you shouldn't expect customer service, at least here anyway. After a not-quite-awkward amount of silent time watching the bartenders back, we were addressed. Look the long and short was the service struck me wrong from moment one and I no longer felt welcome when sitting down to eat. Beer selection was decent. Sip o sunshine makes for an excellent sauce. The food was excellent. Salty, delicious roast beef on a perfectly toasted roll, Rueben set up perfect with melting cheese catching the light from the high placed windows. Decor is was cool. Old world nautical theme throughout with rich dark wood tables and chairs. Maybe she had a bad day, maybe I did, and this was what was perceived. Wanted a welcoming lunch place to pop in when I'm in the next town and didn't find it today. The sad part is though the food was good, I don't think the wife and I will give it another go. Shame.