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    Loretta

    4.5 (451 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Tuna bowl
    Barbara B.

    We were warmly welcomed by the owner and brought to our seats in the back as requested. The highlight of the dinner was the ahi tuna salad . The tuna was done perfectly and came with roasted Brussel sprouts. It was delicious. My beet salad was good , but had far too much arugula which overpowered the beets, goat cheese and candied walnuts. If we lived closer I definitely would return to try the lobster scampi. I found out after we should have requested bread. A restaurant of this caliber should just provide bread as part of the meal. It was a pleasant evening but next time I will ask for an outdoor table.

    Prime rib

    The prime rib was amazing, flavorful and cooked to what I wanted it exactly to be. The steak came with mash and asparagus but I didn't take a photo of it, just know it was a lot of mash not to mention it was good too Also not even a risotto guy, but the family loved it, hell I loved it We also ordered blue cheese chili y sprouts (blue cheese dip on the size) and I gotta say some of the best Brussels sprouts I've ever had Didn't take a photo sorry Anyways you can also see the sweet potato fries on the table , massive things, extremely tasty and unique, the best I've ever had. Food taste 11/10 Food quantity 10/10 Onto service, it was packed but they constantly had someone come up and assure us the food was coming, I'm not even sure if it even took that long because a waiter always attended to us constantly, as I said the place was packed Service 11/10 Ambiance, it was clean and comfortable, nothing to complain about 10/10 Now the prices are up there, but these are massive servings and absolutely amazing tasting dishes I have a big family, so we ordered a lot, but the prices are reasonable and absolutely justified Prices 9/10

    Kids chicken tenders and fries
    Travis C.

    We got reservations for 5pm right when they opened for dinner and were very thankful because all other times were booked. Once seated the service was amazing! Since the kiddos were hangry, we got them chicken tenders and fries, crab cakes for the adults and mussels. Let's talk about the food.. the simple but delicious chicken and fries for the kids were soo good and fresh. The chicken was some of the best tenders I've tried and it was moist and good. I was very surprised on how good this dish for the kids was. The crab cakes I can't really talk too much about since I didn't try it but the mussels were amazing with the bread dipped into the sauce.. it was heaven. Now let's talk about my dinner which was the seafood risotto.. this dish was superb! The half lobster and all the diver scallops were amazing. Everything went so well with the Parmesan risotto. I highly recommend this dish if you're a seafood lover. If you're ever around Newburyport, be sure to give this wonderful restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed!

    Lettuce wraps
    Linda G.

    Second time here. First was a weekday lunch where 2 of us split the lettuce wraps and beet salad. We liked it so much we brought our husbands back to have brunch. Live jazz music - loved the bari sax sounds. Not too loud and a bit festive. This time I got the burger which I ate half of. So good. Caramalized onions and bacon. Was so good, very filling, cooked perfectly. Upgraded to sweet potato fries, which had a nice taste. They did not taste fried, they taste oven baked. I'm hoping they were oven baked because then I would say they were excellent. We all shared the lettuce wraps, and one even got the lettuce wraps as their entree. Another got quiche and said it was perfect and the 4th had chicken wrap with fries. Wait staff was perfect. Had same waitress, Robin. She was great. Just perfect and she remembered us though it had been a few weeks. She didn't stay too long and answered all our questions. Must get the lettuce wraps. SO good.

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    Wonderful restaurant, worth the visit every time. The food and service are always great.

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    Consistently good. Service, food, menu... And its not overpriced like most in Newburyport... Highly recommend.

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    Friendly hosts, lovely outdoor and indoor seating. Food was tasty and fresh. A very pleasant dining experience.

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    The place is quiet and pleasant. The food was delicious, and all the people who work at the restaurant are very respectful and helpful

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    Wonderful food! Great atmosphere and bar. The brussel sprouts were amazing as was the shrimp scampi.

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    Lousy service and meals that were disappointing. I'd recommend you try some other place.

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    4.3(246 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    They had me with the glass of water. They use my favorite kind of ice and I knew this was going to…read morebe good. It is also clearly where the Cool Kids hang out for brunch! I enjoyed the standard plate that included a homemade biscuit the size of my head. Yes, I finished it. I mean, it was a homemade biscuit for Pete's sake! Iasked for soft poaced eggs and I got them. Lovely table service, too. Now, off to rehearsal for a film!

    Was always curious about this spot, and finally had a chance to visit for dinner. It's a small spot…read moreand Newburyport looked pretty quiet for a Sunday evening, but this place was packed. Our only real option was two seats at the bar. We had quick and attentive service from the bartender. Interesting offerings for cocktails, and we enjoyed our drinks. The food I think can be best described as American/Thai/Asian. Food came pretty fast, and we started with crab rangoon, and possibly the largest we have ever been served. Fried up crisp, not greasy and generously filled with cream cheese and real crab. Next up, we tried the Waygu burger which was quite good, nice toppings. My only complaint here was we wished the fries were fresh out of the fryer. I'm really fussy about fries and like them hot, crispy and fresh. Sadly, these were not. I had my eye on the Choco Taco for dessert, and this was a sophisticated version of the classic frozen treat you may have enjoyed from the ice cream truck as a kid. Home made with great ingredients, it was a perfect finish to a very nice meal. I would definitely give these guys a try when in Newburyport.

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    Brine Oyster Bar

    Brine Oyster Bar

    3.8(382 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    After going whale watching right out of the Merrimack River in the morning, my friend and I wanted…read moreto eat lunch nearby. I had done some research and apparently Brine is a favorite, so we went there. We stayed in the lot we were at and paid $2/hr to park through the passport parking app. It was a beautiful day for outdoor seating, but since the only tables left were directly in the sun, we stayed inside but because they had to windows open, the breeze was still flowing through. We started with the small power tower (cause duh, we're at an oyster bar!) which was supposed to come with 6 oysters, 4 littleneck clams, 2 jumbo cocktail shrimp, and a half order of crudo. Since we both aren't a fan of raw clams, we begged politely to have it swapped for something else and the compromise was 2 oysters. There were 4 options for oysters (Chatham-Chatham, MA, Crowes Pasture-Duxbury, MA, Norumbega-Damariscotta, ME, and Rose and Garnet-Falmouth, MA) so we ended up with 2 of each. As an appetizer, we had the octopus skewer (roasted garlic and zuchinni yogurt, crispy potato, pearl onion, pepperoncini, herbs) and for entrees, we ordered the halibut (jasmine rice, ginger coconut broth, charred asparagus, cilantro chimichurri) and scallop + garganelli (corn, black pepper, brown butter, tarragon breadcrumbs). The oysters tasted fresh with the Norumbega being our favorite. They could've done a little better with shucking them since we did find hard little pieces of stuff in some of them. The sauces they came with were all incredible; the green one tasted like an avocado cilantro and the cocktail sauce was the best I've ever had. The shrimp were massive, juicy, and tender with a snap to them. I didn't like the crudo much since it was in a ponzu sauce so far too much umami for me where it took away from the fresh fish flavor. I would've liked a half order of the halibut instead. The octopus was a little bland; I think they were relying on the sauce to provide all the flavor. It was cooked well, but I wish it was more tasty. I loved the crispy potatoes on top of the sauce as well as the pepperoncini. The halibut was well cooked and the crispy finish to the top was incredible. The broth reminded me of a lighter (in flavor) and less viscous Thai coconut curry. The asparagus was overcooked or maybe not as fresh - I wish it were still bright green and crisp. The scallop and garganelli was amazing. The sauce was thick, savory, and I loved the big pieces of crushed black pepper as well as the sweet corn. The pasta shape was new to me but it did well to capture the sauce. The scallops were cooked perfectly and it came with a good amount. Their bathrooms are very spacious and clean. Our server did a great job; she helped us make some decisions, was patient with last minute changes, and smiled the whole time.

    Came here after roaming around Newburyport. It was completely empty when we arrived at 12:30pm on a…read moreSaturday. We were actually afraid it wouldn't be good. They ended up filling up a little bit after we arrived. It was cute how the menu lists out all team members including servers. That's a sweet touch and I guess easy to do when they're changing menus every few weeks. We liked how fresh and clean everything tasted. Seafood portions were big too. We ordered: small power tower, dozen oysters (3 of each on their menu), 2 composed oysters, octopus skewer, mussels, lobster salad, crab bisque, lobster pasta, and baked Alaska We started off with the small power tower. We couldn't choose the oysters or ceviche but it came out being 3 Dixon Point, 3 Norumbega, and tuna crudo. The ceviche portion seemed a bit small even after knowing that it's half a portion of a regular order. My family enjoyed the oysters so much that we ended up ordering a dozen more, 3 of each available at the time. It was fun to try out the different flavor profiles across the various oysters. We also inquired about the composed oysters which changes even more regularly than their menu. Each time it's some sort of tart flavor and a fruity flavor. When we went, they added grape and some sort of vinegar to it. We didn't expect that combination and it turned out quite refreshing. Octopus skewer might be the least favorite of the table. The texture was a bit soft, more mushy than tender chewy. Mussels were also something my family liked. I only ate a few pieces because I had a muddy one in the beginning. Lobster salad was a crowd favorite given the large pieces of lobster and avocado. Using bibb lettuce made it less wet and watery which adds to the creaminess. Lobster pasta felt duplicative when we already got lobster salad but I still really wanted to order it for some creamy savoriness and carbs. It hit the spot for sure. Unfortunately there were a few pieces of lobster that weren't as fresh and couldn't eat. We told them about it and didn't request for anything but they ended up comping the dish. We last minute added the crab bisque after enjoying all the other items so much. I didn't like the smokey flavor so didn't have too much. At the end we were so satisfied that we wanted to try out the desserts too. We were debating between the baked Alaska and the tofu cheesecake. We ended up getting the baked Alaska because it seems more unique. It's not the type where you get a whole ice cream mountain covered in meringue that they'll bake, torch, or pour alcohol lit on fire. I think it's more like a deconstructed baked Alaska - disappointing but still looked nice and tasted good. The meringue was whipped very nicely, thick fluffy texture. The torch on it was just right too, providing sufficient char in appearance and flavor. The black sesame praline on top was surprising as an element and its nice toasty smokey addition to the dish. The splash of yuzu (or passionfruit?) sauce at the bottom was sufficient for the cake pieces and not sweet meringue (I know it probably still has a lot).

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    Bucciarelli's Butcher Shop & Deli - Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Pork Chops

    Bucciarelli's Butcher Shop & Deli

    4.1(75 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    The best subs I've ever had!…read more I don't usually do reviews but this establishment is worth the drive. I had "The Bucciarelli" on a baguette while my wife had "The Caprese" also on the baguette. We got there before going to the beach. Three hours after we purchased them both sandwiches were still crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. The meats in my sandwich were premium quality, piled high, and individually delicious. We only ate half the sandwiches that day and the other half the next day. This place has established a new benchmark for what a good sub should be for me. As far as the cost. They were expensive. But absolutely worth every penny. Finally the service was really great. I highly recommend this Salisbury Location! -PFB

    Visited on a warm Saturday in February. It was the day before the Super Bowl and the store was very…read morecrowded. It was my first visit after hearing so much about this place. Upon entry, I noticed the location was very well organized and clean. The wrap-around cases of meat, take and go, all kinds of grill items (chicken, steak, tips, burgers, sausage) and then the butcher, ready to cut whatever you need. Boars Head meats are available, which are my favorite. A wall of drinks from craft beer, soda and water to name just a few were cold and ready for purchase. I ordered my favorite....a roast beef panini with yellow mustard, pickles and caramelized onions on a ciabatta roll. My brother ordered his favorite, a turkey sub with mustard and lettuce. Again, both sandwiches had Boars Head meat. The staff was ready to take orders. There was plenty of employees willing to help and answer any questions that we had. As I said earlier, it was busy but the customers were managed very well. I have to share a story. My former favorite spot for my roast beef panini was the Corner Store, Chatham. However, after COVID, they decided to discontinue there panini's, which was an absolute heartbreaker! I have never had a bad sandwich there! I have spent a long time trying to find a comparable sandwich and I finally have! My panini here at Bucciarelli's matches the Corner Store! It was awesome....warm, fresh bread....delicious roast beef and the perfect amount of mustard, pickle and caramelized onions! I plan to make my way back for sure! My brother enjoyed his turker sandwich, as well. He is a new fan, too! Finally, I found some incredible Irish Potato chips, which I have never seen before. They are not Utz, Lays or Wachusetts.....check out my picture! BBQ chips were really good! Keoghs We took some pictures which give a good view of the location. Parking was easy. I was able to pull in front of the store and there was approximately 6-8 spots available. 5-stars!

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