I'll make this simple, the food and the service at 9 Elm was amazing!…read morein our part of 3, we had onion soup, one had salmon, one had swordfish, and lastly one had a salad with grilled shrimp. Dessert, profiteroles and chocolate cake. Can't say enough good things about this place.

Michael and I sat at the bar this past Saturday and Rachel was our bartender. She was FANTASTIC!…read moreKind, polite, efficient and funny. I had their signature "mule" cocktail which was very yummy. My husband had a draft in which Rachel had to change the keg but she didn't seem annoyed by having to do this. We have gone to places where the bartender was too busy to change it out and told him to order a different beer. But not Rachel. She also brought us waters and bread without us having to ask for it. We shared the crab cake appetizer and the duck entree, which were well proportioned and delicious. The bar was cozy and I love the blue paint color and thankfully the Celtics were not playing that evening because the bar does not have a TV. So if you are looking for a quaint bar that does not offer TV, a bubbly bartender, scrumptious food, than 9 Elm is the place. :)

This lovely venue is a bit of a hike from Boston during rush hour but well worth the trip. It's a…read morelovely and popular restaurant housed in a colonial-style building. The staff are friendly and the servers knowledgeable and efficient. The hostess had trouble finding our reservation (my companion was already seated) but it seemed to be quite busy that Friday night. The restaurant consists of quite a few separate rooms and we were seated in one that was not too crowded. (I walked through the bar on my way in and that was hopping.) I had a glass of sauvignon blanc and after studying the menu and consulting our server my companion and I both went for a burger. There was no problem with my swapping our the french fries for onion rings (points there!). The burgers were done exactly to our liking (mine mediume rare, hers medium well). I should have turned down dessert, I was that full, but my companion was willing so we went for it. There was a good selection of typical New England desserts and we finally settled on a blueberry crisp topped with vanilla ice cream which was good but not great (not sure I can put my finger on why, so it may be that I was too full to enjoy it). There is a parking lot although it is not paved so was not fun walking through at the end of a day when it clearly had rained. It also could use some lighting. This is a wonderful restaurant suitable for a special occasion or an ordinary night out. I will definitely be back.

Delicious every time we have eaten there ! I usually get a…read morefish dish or steak . Portions are fair

Everything about this place is fantastic. They were very busy when we arrived and while the bar was…read morebacked up, it was worth the wait. We ordered a few things to split and went off of what we saw at other tables. So many people had the pizzas so we had to give it a go. The French onion soup was fantastic and rich. The Ceaser salad was good, and not too intense but it was garlicky and had homemade hand ripped croutons. We were starving so we ordered the Brussels sprouts on a whim and it was incredible! The umami flavor and sou sauce ginger aioli with the pickled onions was so unexpected we almost ordered one to go. Lastly was the pizza, the dough is great and sadly we didn't get to try their red sauce but the pizza was excellent. They have a huge beer selection and we loved seeing their on tap selection. Definitely recommend getting a reservation since they never had empty tables but there wasn't a line out the door. There are two sides to the restaurant and the bar is big and well staffed. We waited about 15 minutes to get water or see any one at our table but that's because we came at 6:30 pm on a Saturday and they were absolutely busy. Once we saw our waitress and got our order in it was quick and smooth sailing. Highly recommend grabbing a seat at the high tops and enjoying your time.

Food was pretty good. Service was not. Waited and waited and waited. Finally had to ask a busboy to…read moresend us a waitress for a refill on our drinks. And the food took forever. But then the bill came. Charge for refills on iced Tea and sodas. Add 3% for "kitchen staff". Please, pay your people a decent wage and don't nickel and dime your customers. Management policy ruined an otherwise decent meal. We won't be going back .

This place is packed for Early Dinner! Make a reservation to be sure…read more Their food is delicious and they are good about allergies too. There are delicious vegetarian options, if only a couple, so it's a good place for groups. Staff is professional and courteous I enjoy the environment as well, the bar area can be very busy and loud, but the dining room is not overly loud when busy.

The Superfoods Salad was excellent…read more The service had som weird moments. It was a busy day for them and we had a reservation for 8 people. When I arrived there were lots of people at the host stand and they all seemed to ignore me? Other people were coming in behind me and I was standing right there and they were talking to everyone but me? There weren't enough water glasses at our table, and the food took a long time to come out. That being said - I'd eat here again. The booze list looked great. The rest of the menu looked good. They have a number of gluten free options that one of the people in our party really enjoyed. The restaurant was nice inside. It was a good brunch place all in all. The restaurant is in a larger plaza with a lot of perking within walking distance to shopping.

I've had the best meal there that I've had anywhere in recent memory. The Spicy Tuna Poke I had…read morelast night was fantastic! And the Churros with four different delicious sauces were fantastic. And to top it all off, they had a great jazz trio for entertainment. It was a wonderful evening of really fine music and dining.

Tried Sala Restobar in Beverly and overall it was a pretty underwhelming experience…read more We started with drinks -- I ordered a piña colada expecting it to be blended, but it came unblended. Nothing on the menu or from the server mentioned that, which was disappointing right away. When I told the server I didn't like it and wanted something else, he literally tilted his head and said, "ummm what do I tell the bartender?" That honestly rubbed me the wrong way -- just felt unprofessional and awkward. Jenny got a tequila cosmo, which was fine, nothing special. Food-wise, everything was just average. The bao buns were overcooked and the bun fell apart, though the flavor was decent. The pineapple fried rice was probably the best thing we had, but even that was just okay. We also had dumplings -- Jenny liked them, but I thought they were just alright. Dessert was the biggest miss. The blueberry cobbler was not good at all -- maybe a 3/10 at best. One thing that really didn't sit right was when we asked to split the tasting menu and were told no. That doesn't make much sense -- if people want to share, especially for a tasting menu, it should be allowed. Overall, nothing stood out in a good way, and between the service and the food, solid ambiance , it just wasn't a great experience.

The crew is always super friendly! Joe and Ashley treat everyone like family. Love the vibe!read more

Great food in the tradition of Boston's North End. Reasonable prices. The owner has 2 restaurants…read morein the North End as well. Service is excellent and there's entertainment on weekdays and weekends. Has two bars, one a little quieter than the other.

First time here and I'm glad I came into the north shore of Boston. Usually I stick to New…read moreHampshire but I had family in town and of course they all wanna see Boston so I looked up a spot around the area we were in and The Blue Ox should up. Once inside we were seated very quickly... We started with some Crispy Calamari that had peppers and a nice chipotle aioli sauce that went well together. Then we had the Mussels which were very good, it had lots of garlic which we love and it has white wine with heirloom tomatoes. Both appetizers were amazing. Now for my dish I went with the Sin Burger due to seeing a bunch awards for this burger so I had to try. So the burger I ordered was made medium with bacon, truffle aioli and Swiss cheese. It was so good and this dish was the highlight of my night. It was made to perfection and everything went well together in the burger. I'll definitely be back just to eat the burger again. So if you're around Lynn then be sure to give this spot a try. You won't be disappointed!

Great vibes as soon as we walked in! Our server, Guy, was a phenomenal server. His recommendations…read morewere right on point. The bartenders really know how to make a drink. We tried the "demon seed" the blood orange old fashioned, the "bacon and legs" the "dirty and hot" and the limoncello sipper for dessert. Food wise, we did tuna tartar that I didn't think was spicy but my friend did. It had a nice whipped cream cheese as a base with some homemade chips. Normally I don't like chips but these were good. We also tried the wings. Piping hot, perfect crispness and the house blue cheese I could have eaten with a spoon. We came after a beach day so not our best dressed but we were treated like royalty either way. Definitely a place to return!

The ambience is like meeting a treasured old friend, the food was delicious, three of us enjoyed…read moreour meals, fresh fish, kale salad, and the pistacchio martini!! To die for! Exquisite espresso martini and a decent Guiness on tap. But the highlight of the dinner was Matt, our waiter, considerate, friendly, good food suggestions (dessert was bread pudding & a creme brûlée), but most of all, Matt, gives off that aura which makes you feel like you are his only patron! I wish him all the best & the recognition he deserves!

Went to The Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel and overall it was a really good experience -- the place…read morehas that classic Salem/old-hotel vibe and it's a great spot for dinner or drinks. Food was solid and the drinks were on point. Everything came out pretty quick and most of the staff was friendly. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars: the vibe was a little creepy (which I know is kind of the point in Salem lol), and the boy who seated us was honestly pretty rude and made the first impression weird. That said, I'd still go back because the food/drinks and overall atmosphere are worth it -- just hoping the service/hosting is better next time.

Driving back from a sojourn from Ipswich, Mass to Ikea and back we stopped here on our way home…read morestarving and thirsty and we were so happy we did! The interior is warm and welcoming with wood accents. Seated in a booth in the bar area we settled in and ordered some drinks. I got my usual tequila soda, my husband wanted a chocolate martini, and my sister in law decided on a French martini, something that my husband likes to get and she decided to try. The drinks were very good! The entrees we chose were the baby back ribs, a "classic burger", and the chicken Marsala. Everything we tried was delicious! The ribs were a very large portion and cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection. My burger was very tasty and came with the biggest onion rings ever. So good! The chicken Marsala was as good as any ever eaten in any "Little Italy" . The server was very prompt and efficient. As a matter of fact, the staff all seemed to be relaxed and were working like a well oiled machine. We had a great experience and hope to return there whenever we are back in the Boston area.

Went here for Mother's Day. Pizza was outstanding and service was great. We had no wait which was…read moregreat because we were a party of 9. Love it. Will be back

The Indo is such a special spot in Beverly. No frills, excellent food menu, and cold drinks. What…read moremore could you want? They have a sneaky amount of vegetarian and vegan friendly menu items - the vegetarian reuben is my personal favorite, but you really can't go wrong! Always friendly service, and it's so nice and cozy inside. You'll want to stay all night!

I love coming here for trivia night Tuesdays from 8-10 (run by Geeks Who Drink) and sitting at the…read morebar because the bartenders are awesome. Also very close to the Cabot Theater and cute shops. The cocktails don't typically blow me away but they're well priced and fun to share. The Rendezvous had a really nice bit of rose water in it. I was really surprised by how good their food is! The white bean salad was amazing and my friend loved the brussels sprouts. I'll definitely reorder the salad next time I return.