Three stars for the location....food was marginal at best. Got the clam chowder which was fine... peanut butter jelly time drink...awful. And what the eff is the 3% wages and provision charge???? read more

My wife and I embarked upon this Mission to find dinner last night. We live in the area and were excited to try a new spot. The parking lot was full at 6 pm (Saturday) but surprisingly there were multiple tables free on the back deck and inside. We opted for the back deck as it was a nice evening (even though that section has a more limited menu). A friendly hostess told us we were free to seat ourselves wherever. I really wanted to like this place as it was close by and in a nice spot overlooking the water. It took a few mins for the waitress to come around and take our drink orders. No prices were listed for the beers, and while that's usually a red flag, we ordered a couple beers regardless and the steeply priced $17 calamari. To my surprise, the calamari came out immediately, and I mean literally under 1 minute later (much faster than the beers). As we were starving, we were initially thrilled about the speed, but I quickly discovered that they must have given us some plate of calamari meant for some other abandoned order, as it was no longer hot and had become soggy from the sauce that was all over it. I forced myself to eat it anyway, and let me tell you, it was the WORST calamari I've ever had, and one of the worst dishes I've had in a long time all around. It was extremely salty, and the sriracha aioli did not taste like sriracha aioli - it was overly sour/salty and not spicy at all. This might be the only time ever my wife and I didn't finish an appetizer. As I mentioned, this was obviously not freshly cooked calamari, so I assume another customer had already rejected it after having a similar reaction to the horrible taste, and the restaurant must have seized upon the opportunity to pawn it off on some other unsuspecting suckers. When the waitress came back around, we told her we'd just like the check. I politely mentioned to her I wasn't a fan of the calamari - she had nothing to say to that, but at least she had the card reader ready to go. Turns out the beers were $12 each (we had the same exact beers at another place for $8 each a couple days prior, at a high-end steakhouse). As if I wasn't insulted enough by this and the $17 inedible calamari, they also threw on a 3% "supply chain" fee! Never heard of such a scam - couldn't help but wonder "am I still in Beverly?" We went just over the bridge to complete our dinner - ended up at the 99. Admittedly, the Bill & Bob's parking lot next door has a nicer waterfront view but at least at the 99 we got a couple 23 ounce drafts of decent beer for $8 a piece and entres that each cost less than than the reused calamari at Mission. Ultimately, this was a failed Mission for us but if you're just looking to get an Instagram pic of yourself on a waterfront deck, it might work for you and your fancy friends. read more

Mission Boathouse - View of Mission Boathouse from the public boardwalk on the other side of the bridge (right by Bill & Bob's and 99 restaurant). - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Let's start positive, the food was good and even though it was a rainy night, I can see where the view would make this a place for a special occasion. My wife had the steak and frites, which she enjoyed. I tasted the steak tip and found it to have a nice flavor but a little "mushy". Since I was not in the mood for fish, I chose something different, "Char Siu, which was an Asian themed pork over lo mein and julienne vegetables. I found this dish to be pleasantly nice for trying something different. Our waitress was attentive and was well versed in the menu selections. On the down-side, the evening didn't start well with no parking available on site. It was drizzly and I'm getting a little older and less patient with driving around the neighborhood, finding a spot, and walking back. I later found out that their lot is open to the public (by agreement with Beverly), and between a function and any public overflow, there were no spots. We also found out that there is parking under the Salem-Beverly bridge, which appeared to be a short walk to the restaurant. I would suggest some sort of valet, rather than put the burden on the customer. I can only imagine the competition for spots if there was both a crowd in the restaurant and the function room. We ordered a caesar salad to starts, and placed our order at the same time. We were no more than halfway into the salad when the entrees showed up. I found this to be annoying as our best option was to send the steak back to sit under the heat lamp (i.e. not a good option). This was a birthday dinner, and I had hoped to spend some extra birthday time with my wife but we felt rushed. By the way, the reservation app asked us if this was a special occasion, but there was no acknowledgement by anybody, why ask? There were a few other minor things. For example, you walk into the lobby and have to decide what to do ( if you hadn't been there before). I would suggest a greeter or better signage. All in all an o.k. experience but not yet at the potential for this location. read more

I'm not into writing reviews for restaurants, but I'm making an exception for mission boat house. Last night we had family visiting from out of state, so we figured we would treat them to supposedly a nice restaurant. We had a total of 8 in the party including myself. My problem with the restaurant was it was absolutely freezing inside. I even asked the waiter why was it so cold. He just ignored me, everyone was sitting with coats on. Everyone complained how cold it was. We orders the food and it came out cold. It's not acceptable for a restaurant of this price range to have customers sitting in the cold and serving cold food. When we were leaving I looked at the thermometer. It was set to 61. read more

I love this place BUT can you please get someone to curate a playlist quarterly? A lot of the music can be suuuuper downer vibes, and that's not what I want to hear when I'm having a nice lunch. Some upbeat / uptempo current music would go so far. read more

The view is beautiful and I was looking forward to this! Took friend for bottomless brunch for her birthday. One dish, the eggs were cold then another the eggs Benedict was tasteless and it, too, was cold. The coffee was awful. The service was good, however. My receipt/bill came to $71.05 with tip but I just received AmEx bill and they charged me $109.10. Whoa, this discrepancy has never happened before In my decades of restaurant experience. They overcharged me $38.05 ! I seriously question their integrity as a business. read more

.First ambiance.. large, noisy room, feels of a cafeteria but the view is of the marina so that helps a little. The food was not good. I ordered vegetable enchilada and it was more vegetable surprise(surprise if you found one). Three thinly sliced peppers. The sauce was well, awful. Rice had no flavor other than some grease that stuck to the roof of my mouth. Ok, best for last.. a quarter cup of arugula dry, thrown on the plate. The food felt cheap and thrown together. My stomach agrees with this review, took a while for the greasy taste to leave..ugh Just can't recommend and won't be back..sad because we need it. read more

This place looks so beautiful from the outside. It's on the water and you can see the beautiful boats.. was I was visiting my son who goes to Endicott College and we were looking for a nice restaurant to eat at. The atmosphere is wonderful and the workers are friendly and helpful... but the food is unfortunately very disappointing. I had the filet mignon, which was tasteless. No flavor at all.. The spinach had so much garlic. I took a bite and started coughing.. lol My son had the carbonara which he disliked. It had a really funny taste to it. they also ordered a brownie for dessert that tasted like a cake that was baked in my own oven very very plain. I think if we ever go back there, we will try a simpler dish maybe a french fry or chicken nuggets or something but the main course meal was not good unfortunately :( read more

This was an absolutely horrible experience for our family. We had a reservation for the brunch buffet. This was a big trip for all of us, coming from Central MA for a special day. We were not spoken to by a single server the entire time we were there. After sitting at the table with no water or any greeting for 25 minutes we decided to help ourselves to the buffet that we had paid for. My husband had to go ask for water and bring it to our table himself. Then we tried waving several servers down, now having been seated for 40+ minutes still with no drinks. We finally got the attention of a server and we asked if we could please have some drinks as no one has been to our table. She offered us mimosas, we said yes please and she was off again. My son and mother in law had wanted drinks that weren't mimosas, but those weren't offered. So, my husband went to the bar to get a glass of milk for our 8 year old. After finishing our plates of food with still no one coming to our table, we waited around to see if we might get one more round and pay the bill. Again no one came and we went to the hostess to see if we had to sign a check or anything before leaving. She said yes we'd have to leave a tip (hilarious, who are we supposed to tip?!). So, we waited yet again, no one ever came. We told the hostess on our way out that no one came and she said "okay, you guys are good to go then." Wow. Definitely do not recommend spending any money or time at this place, and we certainly won't be back. read more

Plump, fresh oysters, the best whole belly fried clams and some of the most attentive and prompt service I've seen in years.

We had a wonderful experience celebrating my husband's birthday last night. Our server was very friendly and the food was phenomenal. The short rib empanadas and mushroom pizza are two of my favorites from Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport, and they were just as good, if not better, at Boathouse last night. We can't wait to return, especially to see how the atmosphere changes in the height of summer! read more

Let's start with the positive: beautiful restaurant and view. The waitress was nice and tried her best to be accommodating to people with gluten allergies. The food we were able to eat tasted delicious. We had the short rib tacos and the blackened salem on. The negative starts with a long walk to get parking, our drinks we are about 2 thirds full. My husband almost returned it, but he doesn't like to make a scene. If you have a gluten allergy, which we do, there isn't a lot available. We wanted the tacos but there were no corn tacos so we had to have them with lettuce. We also wanted guacamole and street corn and they were out of both of them. Most restaurants these days provide many more gf options. We really want to see this place succeed, but our first visit left us disappointed l. read more

We had a very good meal here last night. Service was excellent and there are water views all around. Restaurant is huge- I believe three levels. Everyone was very friendly and had an upscale decor and vibe. Parking lot is tight on a weekend. Steak frites were a little undercooked but the Swordfish and Fried Haddock were excellent. Mussels and Chowder apps were also very good. We sat inside on a rainy Saturday night but imagine everything is even better sitting outside on a nice evening. Hope to get back in summer. read more

First the bad. Parking was NIGHTMARE. Take your life in hand crossing street! OVER PRICED! Added 3% supply chain fee (must be importing lobster from china) Cooks appear to be on work release! 99 style drinks but more $$. Food okay..? The good Wait staff View. read more

I went there with my family on 5/5/23. We loved the location and the ambiance,the service was great,and the food (although pricey) was excellent. I was astounded when I saw that 3% was added to my bill for supply chain issues. I go out to eat all the time and have been for 40 years,yet never saw any charges on a bill except for what I ordered. I was told by the waitress that it was written on the menu. Am I supposed to read the fine print on a menu when I order food ? Ridiculous. I will not go back unless the 3% surcharge disappears. It's a matter of principle. read more

We tried out Mission Boathouse this past Wednesday evening and it was everything I'd hoped it would be. We were greeted by two welcoming young women at the door. We requested a seat near a window if possible and I think we got one of the best seats in the house. Our server was Scott and he was excellent. Scott gave us some insights on several dishes and some fantastic wine he recommended. I got the salmon with crabmeat on top and it was delicious. We have a boat in the area every summer and have tried all the local places. Happy to find this gem. You won't find keno at the bar but if you're looking for something a little upscale with great food and service, try this out. I'm looking forward to going again. read more

It's giving want to be Beauport 1606. The food was really bad and overpriced. Lobster empanadas were good, but 2 for $24 is ridiculous, there should be at least 3. Steak tips were mid, presentation was awful. My pasta was so overcooked it was one giant clump. Dessert was okay, but definitely didn't compare to similar venues (Daniella's etc.) It's clear that this restaurant is catering to a specific demographic of people who believe that a water view is more important than the amount of money they are spending on mediocre food... That being said, they just opened and all kitchens struggle in the beginning. I will come back in a year, and I'm sure things will be better... But for now, spend this amount of money somewhere else. read more

GREAT STAFF so kudos to the workers. Good view over the harbor. Parking will be a mess when they open the complete facility, when we were there the dining room was not full (numerous empty tables) but the parking lot was completely packed with folks looking for a spot. Food was OK+, I'd go back for the food, but..... The real downer as that management feels the need to add a 3% "supply chain surcharge fee" to the bill, ostensibly so they dont have to reprint the menu - which is totally stupid. I think that the owners have not completed their math classes as the cost for the item is still fixed and if they want to raise their prices as cost increase (totally acceptable) they are going to have to reprint the menu regardless of the 3%. So as long as the ownership wants to be cagey on their costs (I dont care if its clearly stated in the fine print of the menu) I will think hard about returning. Best of luck to them on their new restaurant and business model. read more

As I go to write this review of my meal tonight at Mission Boathouse, I realized that I posted a very sadly similar review a year ago. Oh dear. I can get past the parking woes, for the view is so lovely. We dined with dear friends who were there for the first time. Our waitress was lovely, and tried so hard on this busy Wednesday, but all of our entrees were truly terrible. The salmon tacos may have had 2 oz of salmon. My love had a difficult time finding it. Not hyperbole. The carbonara was unimpressive, the taco salad looked slimy in its taco bowl (the best looking aspect of our meal). My scampi had four large, fat, perfect;y cooked shrimp. The pasta however, had no flavor whatsoever, and was swimming in hot water. Likely pasta water. And a lot of it. With a very stale "focaccia stick." I asked for butter, garlic, salt and parm to try to add some flavor but to no avail. It was truly unappetizing, without any garlic flavor, a tiny bit of lemon juice and sad chunks of tomato floating in the deep pool of pasta water (which was very obviously UNSALTED, a mortal sin). I'm so sad about this, but it's unlikely these locals will darken their door again. There are too many good to great options in this area to spend this much for a bad meal. read more

Service was just ok but the supply chain surcharge of 3% was a surprise to me. Apparently it's mentioned in the "fine print". I've never been charged a "supply chain surcharge" before. I even wrote to their management about this and never heard back from them. Obviously they don't care. P.s., the prices are crazy, $14 for a cocktail, plus tax, plus 3% distribution charge plus tip = $18.40 The menu variety is also very limited. Don't waste your time. There are many other better restaurants. read more

I ate at the Mission Boathouse last night with high expectations. It was OK, but not what I hoped. Here's the pros and cons: PROS: *Really nice, helpful waiter. *Main Entrees - delicious. I had the swordfish with spinach and mashed. Very flavorful and cooked perfect. My friend had the fried haddock which was a lovely, good sized piece of fish, also cooked well - excellent fry! *Beautiful view - we sat by the window and it looks right out over the water. Very serene. *Drinks / wine - excellent. My cocktail was very well balanced and super cold and refreshing. The wine selection was good and we both enjoyed our choices. CONS: *Pricey - I'm totally fine with pricey, however I wasn't thrilled with all of my dishes, some other things below, and they add a "supply chain" fee on to your meal by percentage. I realize prices have gone up, however I've eaten at some really nice, reasonable restaurants lately who do not place an additional fee on your food. *My appetizer - the meatballs. They were overcooked and super spicy. I'm fine with spicy however I want to KNOW they are spicy before ordering. I was trying to stay away from spice for personal reasons, and surprise....spicy. Not noted on the menu. I was expecting just a normal meatball. One of the staff came over and said it was just the sauce but.... not true. I scraped off every bit of sauce and the meat itself was super spicy. And the breadsticks were overcooked, dry, and very chewy like they were over worked? We didn't eat them. *Steak - On the menu it says they will not guarantee to cook your steak to order if you ask for medium well or above. Really? My friend absolutely LOVES a well done steak and although I don't think it's the way to eat a steak, it's HER preference and she's paying for it. So .... if she wants a well done steak and is paying $$$, that' s exactly what she should get. Most other restaurants are very accommodating to personal preferences of the customer. *Dessert falls into both categories - it was tasty. The brownie came with ice cream coated in grahams and a marshmallow base....all good and s'more like. But I have to say the big brownie was a bit dry. That being said, it tasted pretty good and none went to waste. *To end the evening, I slid my foot forward a bit to push my chair out so I could leave. My toe came near to the leg or base of the table, and something jutting out from the leg of the table cut into my toe. I wish I had looked to see what metal was sticking out - is the leg studded, sharp, a nail??? In any event, it went right into my toe and I was bleeding ...a lot ...and I had to go to the restroom to clean it up and also had to pull over on the way home to clean it again and wrap it. Wasn't happy about this obviously. I may or may not come back to this restaurant. I haven't tired the other floors, but I'm leaning towards not, but you never know! If I go back and have a different experience I will revise. Maybe it was just an off night ....time will tell!! read more

We had a family lunch here after the Pete Frates 5k. It was nice that it had dedicated parking and the building was modern and accessible. We were seated quickly and our server was great about putting in kids orders with our drinks. This was a child-friendly place, and the views were great. We had a variety of dishes that were good. Tribe prices are a bit high, and the shrimp on the Bloody Mary wasn't anything special (skip this). Service was very attentive and friendly. I would go back. read more

Emma was a fantastic server, very happy person and helped our large party with a baby. Love this place next time we visit we will request Emma again! read more

Had the absolute best clam chowder I have ever had. We ordered the half price Lobster Rolls which had an over abundance of very sweet and fresh Lobster. View was fantastic and our server Hannah L was on top of everything. Can't wait to go back for another Wednesday Lobster Roll and Clam Chowder. read more

Bolognese wasn't great, but enjoyed the tuna tartare and Caesar salad. Overall ambience was great. Service was quite slow and inattentive. Overall not a bad restaurant but won't become our "go to" for the area that has so many great restaurants. read more

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Pretty views but bad food and service! Overcooked and under flavored food. Waiter never checked on us. couldn't wait to get out of there! so disappointed for our anniversary dinner! read more

Place was absolutely amazing, food service staff great. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends. The atmosphere was incredible, I felt like I was on vacation. GREAT JOB Pat T read more

Our server, Fadima, was absolutely fantastic! She was very kind, very quick, and provided amazing service.

Good sushi, we got volcano roll, sword fish, was good with lots of mashed potatoes:) calamaris were awesome including sauce that goes with it service was great, and we got all fast read more

We gave it a try and are disappointed. The building is nice and first class. When we got our food it was cold inside. The burgers were dripping out a lot of clear liquids that explaina the meat was frozen. The only good food were the calamaris and clam showder. The stuff were having Jeans on. I think for a high quality restaurant this is not right. read more

Came to Mission Boathouse for Sunday bottomless brunch and had the best time! Our server Sean was very personable & attentive. The food was great & came out quick. Would definitely recommend! read more

Went tonight, we sat in. At high top first time here. Couple observations, it's loud. Feel like the music was loud (we are not old but 40s and found it loud). The food is really, good. App that f calamari came out quick. Our entrees pizza and streak frites were both delicious. My steak and fries were coldish when they arrived so had been sitting which was disappointing. Would love to come back on a nice warm day for the deck. read more

Do not get the honey chicken pizza! Everything else is really good! It tastes like dusty and bitter! read more

Mission Boathouse - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Horrible - we went to tour for a wedding shower, no one showed for the scheduled time. The wedding coordinator said she would send a gift card for the inconvenience of us showing and she not being there and we have yet to get it read more

So disappointing. I am gluten free & my sister is a vegetarian. we came to have a drink and something to eat after a day at the beach with a friend. Our friend had the calamari & had a hard time chewing. As for me, I had french fries as the only option I saw for me & my sister. Being on an anti inflammatory diet I will probably feel ill tomorrow, but needed to eat something with my drink. I was willing to go upstairs & order some thing I could eat but was told that was not an option as a lot of people ask the same question? Hmm, I wonder why? the menu is extremely limited. on top of that, if you dare to ask a question to the people who work downstairs, it's hard to even get an answer. This is my second time coming here with friends to have a drink and not be able to eat anything. I will not be coming back. Please think about people who have issues who cannot eat fried the second time I've come here and haven't been able to eat. I would be perfectly happy to order something upstairs and bring it downstairs if that were an option. I feel you should really consider that so that all of your patrons can sit outside and enjoy the patio and have a decent meal. read more

The food was overpriced and lacking in the flavor. The parking was terrible. The one time we saw a manager they were talking down to the employees. Runnnn to any other restaurant! read more

Usually give a new place a few weeks to work out the kinks, but since we've been waiting 25 years for a waterfront restaurant in Beverly had to try it the first weekend. And it did not disappoint. Atmosphere and service were great. Food (we had the tuna tartare, salmon and pork chops) were all pretty tasty and plentiful-much better than we'd experienced at the Swampscott location. Great local beer and cocktail list. Anxious to go back at a time we can appreciate the awesome view, which should rival any waterfront view on the North Shore. read more

This review is based upon the Clam Chowder only. Visually it looked great. Why is this crumbles of bacon sitting on top of the chowder? Oh well let's stir it up and dig in. The clams were amazing, the potatoes were perfect. But: The taste of bacon was overwhelming. Even a half hour later all I could taste was bacon. This could easily be a 5 star chowder, if not for the bacon. Lose it, seriously. read more

We have been to this place 3x so far and are planning to return today. We are locals and can easily walk right over. The food has always been consistent, and the service has been good to great depending on the day and time. I tend to stick to the Sushi as there are several things on there I really like! The views are fabulous and the ambiance is excellent. The beer and wine selection are very good! A few points to make: 1. Is it expensive, others have stated as such; honestly, I find it comparable to the prices of similar establishments in the surrounding Beverly/Salem area. 2. If you have an issue, speak up and don't just write a nasty review. We had one time where we had an issue with one of our entrees, we told our server, they immediately fixed the issue and very kindly gave us a round of drinks at no charge. (They wanted to take it off the bill and we declined because the second time it came out it was absolutely fabulous!!!) Give them a chance to rectify it! 3. I recommend the bar on the second floor or the top floor for the best views and ambiance. 4. Yes, it is loud; but that is part of the vibe, it is a vibrant lively environment. read more

We organized a"Sip and See" for our first grandchild on 5/4/2024. Priscilla took care of us in a very friendly and professional manner. She gave us many options of delicious food, plus a full bar on the third floor. We had about 70 people and everyone had a great time. Plus, we didn't go over budget! We would highly recommend the Mission Boathouse to anyone wanting to celebrate a special occasion. read more