Reliably great food and service. I've been here a number of times for lunch and dinner, and it…read morenever disappoints. The menu only lists "Oysters" but on our bill our half-dozen order was listed as 2x of three different kinds, we'll be sure to ask which specific oysters are available next time and take our pick! Significant parking lot, but it's shared with a number of other businesses so sometimes you have a park a slight walk away from the door.

I wish I visited Surf sooner! It's a great spot for sit-down seafood! It was beautifully decorated…read moreand the service was good. What We Got: - Baked Seafood Trio: Subbed the veggie for asparagus. Enjoyed the scallop, shrimp, and haddock combination. Very buttery if that's up your alley. Ginger Scallion Shrimp Burger: It was fine, nothing too amazing Clam Chowder: Very good! A little more watery if you enjoy that Mussels: Our fave dish! Love the sauce that the mussels are braised in. So good! Oysters: Fresh and tasty. Sushi: I would avoid. It's not that good and the size of the roll is super small compared to the price. Would definitely come back to try more dishes!

If you're craving seafood, this is a great place to visit. Even if you live a little farther away,…read morethe drive is definitely worth it. We arrived around 6:30 PM and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter mentioned that wait times are typically longer during the summer months. The good news is that there are several shops nearby, so you can easily spend the time browsing while you wait. The service was excellent--our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back again.

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

Went here for dinner while visiting Salem and really loved that it didn't feel too touristy with an…read moreawesome waterfront view. The Scary Mary was showstopper in the best way possible if you're looking for a fun photo-op, loaded with seafood, bacon, and steak pieces. After a few days of trying so many lobster rolls, I opted for the Bourbon Marinated Steak Tips. They were tender, flavorful, and so good with the whipped potatoes and bourbon glaze. Definitely one of my favorite meals in Salem! Great service and suggestions from the staff!

It's been a couple of years since I ate here, but I'm here to update my old review. Overall, I…read morethink the service has gotten way better since the last time I came here. They're outdoor deck area now has screens which is a big improvement from what it was before. Keeps a nice comfortable bug free atmosphere while enjoying the sites of the ocean. Very good selection of drinks and appetizers. The shrimp here is excellent and so are the fries very crispy with that old bay seasoning. This place has the best bread in Salem hands-down as well. A very good time with good vibes good tunes and very good food.

I almost drove past this, as it's a food truck in a food truck parking area. The lobster roll was…read morepacked with fresh sweet lobster in a soft toasted roll with a lot of drawn butter. This is one of my top 3 places for lobster rolls depending on where I am (Boston is a place in Fanueil Hall, along the east coast north is the Lobster Pound, and now here north of Boston on 114). Service is excellent and fast! Parking is easy as is the off/on to Rte 114.

Absolutely amazing lobster roll! It was full to the brim and didn't have too much mayo which can be…read morea problem at other places. The location is great and it's fun for a summer day. There are som shaded tables and a full restroom!

Food delicious Service attentive and welcoming…read more Ambiance was what you wanted All great

This is one of the most famous places in downtown Melrose. It's always packed, as it's the only…read more"white tablecloth" restaurant nearby. The food however is just OK. It's your basic Italian seafood place. There is a singular type of clientele inside, which tells you how your experience will go. We got tuna "tacos" (more like crudo) as appetizers. This was the best part of the night. The tuna was delicious. For our mains, I got the New England Bouillabaisse and my friend got a fish dish. The food was on the salty side, it's great to have this down the road instead of having to go down to north end. We ended the night with the flourless cake. Our server was very friendly! But the food was just ok. Drive a little farther and get some Mexico Lindo instead.

Food: I UberEats'd the Tagliatelle Bolognese and it was SO good!! The pasta was delicious, tasted…read moreso fresh, and the sauce was yum!! Service: It was fast. Ambiance: I would go/order again!

We discovered Ciao Amici one day on our quest to find an Italian restaurant that wasn't in the…read moreNorth End. We have two little picky eaters and needed convenience, access to parking, and spacious and friendly for toddlers. We thoroughly enjoy Ciao Amici and have been going pretty regularly for the last 2 years. Our usual are the meatballs and carbonara for the kids. For awhile, it was the only way I could get my youngest to eat any protein. It is tender and has the right amount of spices for my youngest to gobble up. The two of them always share the carbonara and slurp it right up. Lastly, my oldest has recently become obsessed with their sauteed mussels and I literally have to negotiate with her to let me eat one. I love the saffron garlic white wine sauce, it is very garlicy and goes so well with the warm bread that they give you. My husband and I have tried a lot of their pasta and seafood with risotto dishes. Recently he has also ventured into their main dishes and still enjoyed it. Overall, great flavors, pasta is al dente, and the perfect portion where you don't feel overly stuffed by the end of the meal. We've tried a few of the places in the North End, and I would say Ciao Amici definitely is on par if not better than some of the places in the North End, plus they have a small parking lot that we've always had access to. My personal favorites are the Spaghetti Shrimp Scampi and Haddock e Risotto. The servers are always attentive and considerate. The -1 star comes from the pace of service. We usually go on the early side and don't have trouble but the few times we've gone when it was a bit busier, we noticed that the food can take awhile to come out and although I am confident everyone is working hard, they may not always be staffed appropriately when t's busy. Lastly, we did order a salad once and it was definitely no frills, but that was exactly how it was stated on the menu. I would not go there for the salad.

I love Turner's Seafood. The food is delicious and there are a lot of options on the menu. The…read moreservice is always excellent. I used to go to Turner's Seafood in Melrose but, now that they have a place in Salem, I go there. I have never been disappointed. The ambiance is nice, particularly in Salem.

I don't know for certain, but I'm fairly sure the kitchen staff walked into the back, down the…read morepier, and hand gathered the seafood they served right before plating it in front of me ten minutes later. Absolutely delicious food, incredibly fresh, and just a great experience overall.

Decided to pick up some takeout for lunch last week and went with the daily special consisting of…read moregrilled salmon and swordfish with a side of sauteed vegetables and coleslaw (all for only $8.98!). Both fishes were tender and well-seasoned and it makes more sense now after seeing the owner/chef's work history! Simple, fresh and skillfully cooked seafood - a tough combination to beat don't you think?

When craving oysters on a holiday Monday, after calling around we found this store was stalked with…read morefresh ones and we got them for a good price to boot! I noticed that there was a restaurant adjacent with fried fish and chips on sale - I'm definitely up for a taste next time we're in the area and hungry.