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    Marblehead Chowder House

    3.8 (172 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Chalkboard with specials
    Megan Z.

    This place rocks. I love everything I've ordered from here. The Tuesday buck a shuck is a fantastic deal.

    Lobster Bisque with a shot of Sherry and side salad.
    Kathy E.

    My friend has been raving about this place so we made plans to go and eat there. I'm glad I did. I ordered the lobster bisque with the shot of Sherry, it's extra, but it's worth it. I also ordered Texas surf and turf with a sweet potato. The sweet potato had a bad spot in it but they made it right without issue. If you're in the area, stop by and check it out.

    The menu for our group.
    Paula J.

    My team leader chose Marblehead Chowder House for our group dinner. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and seated immediately. The restaurant has a nautical theme but not cheesy. Service was excellent, our server was Ava and she was warm, friendly and professional. For my meal I had the crab stuffed shrimp, it came with a baked potato and steamed veggies. It was prepared perfectly. The group had fried calamari and broiled lobster tails for the appetizer and the soup I had was lobster bisque. Everything was great.

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    Reema S.

    City girls had the pleasure of dining here recently on our trip to Central New Jersey. We had low expectations, but we're super excited to try some of the seafood entrées. People were singing praises about online. When you first enter the establishment, you are greeted with a classy entrance. The vibe here is very old-school but in a good way. Right off the bat we ordered the whole lobster and the crabcakes. The lobster was succulent and absolutely delicious and served with some of the best draw butter I have ever tasted in my life. I don't know what they put in that draw butter, but it literally tastes like crack, so delicious and nutty and perfect amount of savory. The crabcakes were made perfectly, chock full of lump crab meat. I love that they did not skim on that or add too much breading. I do wish that these were served with the traditional remoulade sauce but they were still phenomenal. The bread that was served to us tableside was also delicious, very airy with a crisp exterior and soft, pillowy center. We were hungry, so we also ordered the cod and this was absolutely phenomenal. A clean, beautifully cooked fillet with just the right amount of seasoning on the outside. Mashed potatoes and coleslaw as our side was absolutely on point. We also ordered sides of both white and berry sangria that did not disappoint! Our server was so sweet and very accommodating. Shout out to Jolanda give my girl a raise now!! This was a truly great dining experience. If you are passing by here, definitely stop by and give this place a try.

    Grilled monkfish with baked potato
    Carrie S.

    It's been awhile since we've been here but glad to see how crowded it was on a weeknight. Tuesday is buck a shuck night. Who knew? They need to get the word out. They have a decent happy hour during the week. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't bar only. Definitely a plus! We had a lovely young lady for our server. I apologize for not remembering her name. She was new and nervous and asked a lot of questions but kept her pleasant attitude and composure. The food was absolutely delicious. Cooked perfectly. Decent portion sizes. I've gone to other establishments and paid more money for less quality and quantity. When we arrived I took pics of all the specials boards at the entrance but the hostess kind of chuckled and said you don't need to do that. She was right...they bring the chalkboard to your table on a chair. And they are displayed throughout the dining area. It is overwhelming with all the specials and menus. I like having options but it takes time to go through it all if you are t a regular customer. The oysters were on the small side but fresh. We asked for the blue points. Love buck a shuck! During happy hour they have 2 for $10 appetizers if you order an entree. It's a great deal. And I don't think they adjust the size because it seemed like a lot of food for $5 each. The steamed clams were cooked perfectly and I loved the lobster risotto balls. Crunchy on the outside. I wasn't get a lot of rice like a typical arancini so risotto ball may not be the best name. Either way I want to go back for those. The dipping sauce was so flavorful. I could eat it by the spoonful. I ordered the clam bake special. Crab legs, clams, shrimp, potatoes and corn. Cooked perfectly and a lot of food for the price.

    Signature Cocktail Menu
    Jon H.

    We've been hearing some great things about Marblehead Chowder House recently so we were excited to give it a shot. My wife made reservations for 6:45 on a Saturday night and luckily she did as the restaurant was very busy. The bar also seemed very lively. I really like what they did with the old Charlie Browns as far as renovations and redecorating. Lots of blues and whites fill the dining area (separate from the bar -- bar area seemed a bit darker with dimmer lighting) with nautical decor making it feel like you're dining down the shore. Four of us were seated at table in the middle of the floor. I would have preferred a booth but it is what it is, though the table was very small. Barely enough room for appetizers and drinks for the 4 of us. The martini & signature cocktail lists were very appealing with a great mix of staple drinks and unique options, and the prices were great. Many of the drinks between $10-$12 each. We started with a Spicy Pickle Martini (my choice - different but if you like pickles and a little heat I think you'd enjoy this), a Bourbon Peach Smash (which my wife loved and it wasn't overly sweet), a Belvedere Martini, and a Tito's and club. We appreciated being able to get a nice cocktail at a reasonable price. I also thought the menu was extensive but not overwhelming. There were options for everyone at all different price points. Like the cocktail prices, I also thought many of the food options were reasonably priced. Usually my wife and I are very aligned on our taste for food, but tonight was a little different. We split the Ultimate Appetizer Sampler which consisted of Lobster & Cheese Pierogi, Calamari, Clams Casino, and Lobster Risotto Balls. I thought the appetizers were average. If I had to pick my favorite I would have said the Lobster Risotto Balls but nothing really stuck to me that I'd want to order again. My wife on the other hand really enjoyed all of the appetizers on the sampler plate. My wife and her dad also ordered a half dozen oysters and really enjoyed them. Entree wise, I went with the Blackened Swordfish special. I thought that it was okay for the price but was slightly dry. My FIL ordered the crab cakes, a dish he really loves, and was underwhelmed. He said they were decent but couldn't compare to some of his favorites. On the other hand, my wife and MIL ordered the Shrimp with Crab Fried Rice and they LOVED it lol -- go figure. Maybe us guys are a little hard to please compared to the girls. All in all I think the prices at Marblehead match the setting and quality. Our party had mixed reviews of the food from, great to average. The service was also a little spotty. Our server was incredibly nice but it took a long time to see our server after being seated and again after being initially greeted to put in food and drink orders. I also ordered a Manhattan half way through dinner and it came out with the check. Our server apologized and advised that it would be complimentary as the wait took so long -- very nice of her and may not have been her fault. Maybe the bar was slammed. If it were up to me I wouldn't rush back for dinner (although my wife said she'd like to eat dinner here again -- so we'll eventually be back for sure) but I would love to either come back for happy hour or even spend a night at the bar for a couple cocktails.

    Watermelon refresher
    Melanie C.

    Marblehead Chowder House in Westampton, NJ is definitely your one stop shop for fresh, delicious and affordable seafood and cocktails! They also have a great happy hour! Check them out!

    Ambiance is a five!
    Dino D.

    Excellent service from Kylie! Food was good but not great. Nice quiet ambiance at 5pm on a Thursday night.

    Prime rib
    donna d.

    Went for my sister in law's birthday. We enjoyed calamari as an appetizer it was crispy and tender. My husband enjoyed prime rib, I had lobster, my niece had crab cakes and my sister in law had tuna with sesame seeds and crab fried rice. We were too full for dessert but had the salt water taffy they gave us at the end. Very nice atmosphere and good service . Would definitely recommend

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