The staff were outwardly courteous, but the overall experience was so unwelcoming. It was as if they wanted us to leave before we were ever served. The restaurant is very large inside, but my partner and I were ushered to a table in a back corner, in a separate room with a warehouse-like atmosphere very different from the character of the main dining area. We were jammed awkwardly between two other tables that, at the time we were seated, were both full of families with small children. In our corner, the AC was blowing directly onto us full blast. It was so cold that I just physically could not enjoy my meal. I could barely eat at all, so I cannot comment on the food. It was impossible to sit and enjoy our meal with frigid air blowing on us. And of course the food itself rapidly became cold. Instead of checking on us, the waitstaff just rushed us out. I was interested to try Red's, but after this first experience I do not think we will be back. It seems that, for some reason, we simply were not welcome. read more

Halfway through dinner had the ordeal of watching a mouse run out of Red's Peabody Kitchen, scurrying around the dinning floor and dart underneath a seating bench full of dinning customers. After the initial shock, I brought it to the attention of first waitress I saw. The waitress said, "Yes unfortunately it happens quite often. Just a few days ago had one scurry right by her feet at the bar." I grabbed our waitress and she said yes mice can happen in restaurants, but she'll get her manager. The manager came over and gave excuses, "They have people that come and spray twice a week," "There are dumpsters all over Hwy 1, which is why get the mice," and "That worked in restaurant business for a long time, mice are extremely common in restaurants." One mouse can spread Salmonella, Plague, Hantavirus, Rat-bite fever, Leptospirosis, and Tularemia. The Complete lack of Ownership and concern for their customers health and safety was alarming. I had to keep pointing out not only did I see it and eat the food from the kitchen that the mouse emerged from, but that the mouse was currently still present under a bench of 15 customers that were still dining and eating. If you care about your health and wellbeing DO NOT EAT AT RED'S, because clearly the staff and manager are very aware of the mouse infestation and believe it's completely normal to have mice joining customers in their dinning experience. read more

Great breakfast here. It's always very packed with people. If it wasn't for that, it would be my favorite breakfast place. But that's not a bad thing about the restaurant. That must mean they're doing something right. read more

Terrible Caesar salad, terrible bread, terrible mozzarella sticks, terrible Diet Coke. The service was alright, the music being played was good. The food was not for the weak. Excellent French fries though. read more

Excellent food! We had omelets, French toast and biscuits and gravy. Everything was excellent! The restaurant was busy but we were greeted as we walked in and our server treated us as if we the only customers. The restaurant was clean and we were given extra napkins. I would recommend. read more

We were on Route 1 and my two friends took me here when I said I was starving. They said they liked this place so much that they've been here twice in one week. I can't say that I enjoyed this place as much as they do but it doesn't make it to my ban list. I ordered the roast beef club with onion rings instead of french fries. The sandwich left room for improvement but I was so hungry I wolfed it down. The roast beef was very dry but edible since there was mayonnaise, tomato, and lettuce to accompany it. The onion rings looked better than they tasted which was flavorless and soggy. My friends got breakfast and I stole home fries from one of their plates because she has the appetite of a 3 year old. Those too were flavorless and soggy. Not the worst place they could have taken me but far, far from the best. read more

Red's Kitchen + Tavern - Dry roast beef club paired with bland, soggy onion rings - American Near Me - Peabody, Massachusetts

reds is our breakfast spot to go to. Debbie was our waitress this morning. myself & my wife ordered the cheese omelette with homefries & toast. was really good. highly recommend reds read more

Okay I really wish I could give 3.5/5 here. I just have to be honest - it was fine. Not bad, but really nothing special. Now, the service was GREAT. Our waitress knew the menu like the back of her hand and she was very warm and friendly. We did not wait very long either. The food was just fine, that's the thing. Honestly, the pancakes tasted plain and empty. Okay maybe that's on me I only ordered plain pancakes - but I've had much better plain pancakes. The sausage was good, the potatoes were a bit burnt and forgettable. I think Red's is a fine place for breakfast with great service. Maybe their dinner is better? read more

Red's Kitchen + Tavern - Pancakes Sausage French Toast Two Eggs - American Near Me - Peabody, Massachusetts

The seafood casserole was my go to dinner at Reds, they upped the price and took out sea scallops for small bay scallops. Very disappointing. Overall not as good as it once was a couple years ago. read more

The Red's kitchen tavern please take my advice . I had my family with me for a late brunch . Now you should all be aware they could care less that first they rushed us out of there. During the rush the waitress who probably was trying to steal my debit card. Let me explain I had two kids and one is autistic and as you know they have little attention. So I did what we are capable of doing ; this is the reason why I recommend NEVER to go back. First the food was cold and the waitress was extremely rude. I spent 60 dollars and even tipped the waitress 20 bucks. To be rewarded we were rushed out of the place and during the confusion I left my debit card. I called twice knowing I left my card there. They claimed no cards were left and I called twice and was treated not nice. So on Saturday I had a extreme fun experience hanging out in Marblehead Ma. I found my debit card was missing . And it pretty much ruined my day. After there shady business I threatened to call the police not to mention; they called my cell phone 30 seconds after I threatened to call the police . It mysteriously appeared in just 30 seconds. Overpriced food and dishonest; yet the place was extremely packed. So the manager should be absolutely fired; for her or him being extremely lazy. Mad respect to the one in Salem but Maria's is so much better. I will never go back to that place and please be careful. They are at best dishonest and please boycott this place. Conclusion they lie and the food is at best decent. Sincerely Corey Smith I would love to thank this restaurant for ruining my day. read more

We came here for a late breakfast and were BLOWN AWAY at how good the experience was from the moment we walked in to when we left. Prices were great. Food was excellent but the service was just unbelievable. Super fast and efficient. We just don't see this anymore in restaurants! We even asked to speak to the manager (super nice guy) to tell him how great it was. Tip well - this is rare. read more

Great customer service, one of my favorite is the parfait. Very busy place specially during brunch time. Quick and easy breakfast place. read more

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You need to sit at the counter near the door and watch the loving family like management style of this destination. A new hostess starts- she is welcomed into a family. The servers are great and the food spectacular. Did I mention $1 oysters? read more

Red's Kitchen + Tavern - Mediterranean vegetarian omelette w light rye tosst - American Near Me - Peabody, Massachusetts

Steak and eggs are one my favorites. Although I never usually order it because the steak usually served isn't that great. My first time here I ordered it and I thought it was worth trying again. It was a good cut and it was cooked to a perfect medium. Second time was a fail, and then the pandemic happened. So I figured maybe I'd give it another shot since it was possible that the bad one was just a fluke. NOPE!! In a group of four, two of us order N.Y. Sirloin and Eggs and I couldn't be more disappointed. They gave me the crappiest, misshapen, grisly, over cooked thing I could imagine a place like Red's actually sending out to a table. My buddies looked decent but it was still over cooked. I'll just stop ordering it there I guess. Everything else was good. read more

I went to RED's for the first time this past Sunday. There were 7 of us. The food was delicious, the staff were outstanding and the owner D Massimo was wonderful. This is a great restaurant. This was my first time there but it will absolutely not be my last. I want to give special thanks to Massimo for his hospitality. Thank you Robin:) read more

this place has gone downhill. service extremely subpar. was told there's no clean plates so the plates were covered in napkins. poorly managed. read more

I came here not knowing really what to expect. I saw the website's description said "50s diner" and was intrigued. I definitely did not get diner vibes. Though I guess technically it is one, it's much nicer than what you'd imagine. The service was awesome. We had multiple waiters ready to help us. The menu was impressive, with lots of options. -For an appetizer, we went with pulled pork nachos. Do yourself a favor and get these! This was by far the best part of the meal! The queso is to die for. -I went with a lobster roll and it was good. Not the best but better than I'd expect from a "diner" and had a nice buttery roll! -My husband got the steak sandwich and said it was very good. The roll was fresh. -The desserts were the best part of the menu. We went with Apple crisp and it was delicious. Save room! read more

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I had Sunday brunch today at reds and it was phenomenal! I love the $1 oysters. The lobster roll was on point! Reds is so goood I went back for dinner as well! A1 read more

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Fresh, fast, friendly breakfast. Huge menu Reasonable prices Dining room, bar, and breakfast bar TV's and keno too Great must , good vibe Fast paced fun food Love the home fries read more

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The steak tips I ordered were so tender I cut them with a butter knife! My husband had the Seafood Broil Plate, he loved it! The mashed potatoes were the best I've ever had! read more

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Great service all around, host and waitresses were great . Environment was moderate. "BUT" one thing is that the GM is a character! GM brings raw fish to our table & insults our opinion on the quality and freshness of the fish Baked Haddock, when we're the consumers! Pretty sure he hasn't or did not taste the fish either ! Honestly that was very disrespectful. + he doesn't even come back to assure anything after we got a Re-fire on the haddock & had a host bring it instead; What-A-Guy. The Type of hospitality he gave . So yea read more

The service was nice, the ambiance is top in regards to a tavern/bar atmosphere. The breakfast wasn't so good though. My wife had the Italian vegetable omelette special and I had their meat lovers omelette and corned beef app along with the cinnamon spicy French toast. Both breakfast plates came with home-fries but they were bland and mostly burnt, the Italian omelette had vegetables cut in quarters, like very large pieces, it was awkward and bad enough that my wife put her plate aside, I would recommend that you cut the vegetables smaller at a minimum and sauté them longer to give them better flavor. My meat lovers was ok, light on the egg and heavy on the kielbasa, light on the steak and cheese and very salty, I wouldn't get it again it felt like items from a steak table were thrown on top of a cooked egg, no flavor at all. The corned beef was homemade, fresh and good. I like this place and hope the food improves. I would suggest that burnt home-fries do not every make it out of the kitchen, someone needs to catch that before it gets to the customer, burnt potatoes just ruin the dish and your pallet, causes a domino affect leading to a not so good breakfast. read more

I have been here twice recently and left both times thinking " it is not very good" both the food and the service

I've come here twice in 2 years, so I am not the greatest expert on this place. The decor and ambiance is very relaxing and sophisticated. The hostesses are attractive and very nice. The waitresses seem to be annoyed but are nice as well. The first time I came here I ordered the chicken francese which is something I've never had, and as a picky eater I don't like trying new things. IT WAS AMAZING. I have had dreams about having it again! I really liked it. 2 years ago. Now I came back last night and ordered it again. It was okay, it was edible, but not anywhere near as good as I remember it. The plate was set up differently than the first time. Before I remember the chicken, mashed potatoes, and spinach were separated, but this time there was a huge pile of mashed potatoes, with a huge slab of chicken on top, and another big pile of spinach. The sauce was a lemon-butter sauce, which was good. Again, it wasn't as good as the first time. I've noticed that the owners only seem to care about the regulars. They are dressed up nice in suits, but won't even say hi to any customers unless they know their name. I got better attitude from the hostesses and waitresses than the owners. It's not like they were rude, but it's not difficult to say, "Hi, how did you enjoy your time at our restaurant?" read more

Red's Kitchen + Tavern - Chicken Francese - American Near Me - Peabody, Massachusetts

Enjoyed some outdoor dining here at this family friendly restaurant. They have a great diverse menu, with a lot of seafood options. Outdoor dining is under a sturdy large tent and is adequately socially distanced. You may have a hard time getting parking due to the outdoor dining space occupying a lot of the parking. Overall, great experience. Would definitely recommend the lobster roll and the lobster Benedict. Hope to be able to try again! read more

Went for breakfast on Wed this week. The server wasn't friendly (almost like she was being bothered). Ordered the same thing I always get - fried egg with bacon on wheat. Server asked not once but twice if I wanted cheese and twice I said "no cheese." My friend heard me and rolled her eyes the second time. My order was relayed to the cook and it arrived the right way but when the bill came I was charged for the "with cheese!" I pointed out to the server who said I ordered/wanted cheese - my sandwich was right sooooo she lied and I pointed that out. The mgr came over and went through it twice with her. She apologized stating the menu was changed that past Saturday. Told her she needed to educate the servers when folks ask for something no longer on the menu (I've never had to look at it) and she agreed half-heartedly. Asked for the bill to be adjusted and was told she couldn't change it in their system! Wait, whaaaat? Told my friend we weren't leaving a tip for the server. The new bill came back with the same amount but they zeroed out the tip. Lol. I am so disappointed with the lack of respect - the server was argumentative and the mgr was less than accommodating. Let me just point out that it wasn't the amount for the slice of cheese - it was because I was not told that they no longer do sandwiches without cheese and I would be charged. read more

Service was a bit on the slow end, I would attribute to covid. The servers however were not complying to their own regulations (not following the arrows on the floor, not fully covering their face with masks when approaching the table. Minor details that made me feel less comfortable at the table. They were very short but the food came out quick and was pretty good. I got the country omelet special packed with onions. I'd be interested to try dinner here. read more

John & Rich was very nice letting us come back to give them a 2nd chance I must say they prove themselves all of our meals came out delicious . Wonderful customer service. We appreciated everything and will be telling our family and friends about this Restaurant. Thank you JOHN & RICH. ** 5 STARS** read more

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MEH EHH MEH. Reds, I wanted to love you but the past few times you've just been A-OK entree wise. Food falls short, grilled chicken had too many flavors the bacon was too sweet and the sauce didn't mix well. It was also impossible to eat seeing it was a circle piece of chicken and the bread was overly sized for the sandwich. WAH. Nothing like food crumbling from your hands the entire time your eating. Lobster roll was pretty good yet not the best. However at 14.99 it was a solid choice. The dollar oysters and two dollar shrimp cocktail are amazing. Service was friendly and a lot of seating options and bar. Everything is just A-OK. read more

A sure sign of a poorly run restaurant is the use of 'we're closing soon" as an excuse to provide inferior service. Unfortunately, this place is guilty of that. Closing time is 9 PM, and we were seated at 8:15. Immediately got the excuses. No bread and butter? Because we are closing soon. Menu items not available? Because we are closing soon. Can I get dessert? No, because we are closing soon. Either you are open or you are closed. If you are going to seat the party, you give them full service. If you are unable and unwilling to do that, just say you are closed. Seriously, you do this to a party you seat 45 minutes before closing? read more

Popped in here the other morning after scoping it out for a while. Usually it's packed in the parking lot, and many reviews seem good, so I figured I'd give it a try. 8am on a Tuesday morning, not very busy. Was surprised to find the atmosphere very open inside. Strange bar seating arrangement. I get it's more of a truck stop type joint, but I don't know about that arrangement lol, nothing glamorous as far as breakfast offerings go. Was surprised to find most of the breakfast menu items quite basic. opted for the Irish Benedict, figured it was a safe option. Potatoes were okay.... Somewhat cold from sitting on the griddle in a pile. Eggs were decent, hot coffee was good. Took a quick peak at the lunch/dinner menu, seems to be more of their thing. probably won't come back for a while. It was okay. read more

There were "13" of us for mid morning Sunday breakfast. I'd phoned the restaurant for a reservation, but evidently they don't take them for breakfast on weekends and I understand why. Entering the restaurant was bustling.... I got there earlier than the time we were meeting to put my name in and was told there would be a 30 minute wait .. perfect the coffee - breakfast bar was packed. I did manage to find a seat while waiting for the others to arrive. I ordered a coffee and the server was wonderful and brought it within seconds. One by one the rest of my party arrived and we were seated. The server assigned to our table was a real pro. She took our beverage orders & gave us menus Coffee arrived again within seconds and she took all "13" orders with ease. Let me add that this excellent server kept replenishing our coffee, tea etc the entire time we were there without being asked. How often does that happen? I was in the mood for pancakes and decided on blueberry. She made sure that I knew the size of them and I decided on only one. My dining companions on either side orders various omelets. Another a bagel with cream cheese and a side of bacon. When my "1" pancake arrived, it was so huge it took up the entire plus spilled over the plate it was on. . Enormous and was absolutely delicious! The coffee was excellent also. I don't think any one of us finished our meals. People asked for boxes to bring the remainders home.. I did not. When it was time to pay there was absolutely no problem with separate checks... And each one 100% accurate. I can't say enough regarding our server or the food. Just perfect! If you don't mind a very busy restaurant I would definitely recommend dining here! We will definitely return read more

Went to Red's for breakfast this morning. Ordered the Everything Omelette. They're right, it had everything but egg. It was the thinnest omelette I've ever had I don't even know how they were even able to flip that in the pan. This is my 2nd time trying that place and both were disappointing. Won't be doing a 3rd time. Once shame on you. Twice shame on me. read more

This is probably the best restaurant I've been too this year. No junk here, all quality, everything homemade, service is beyond impeccable. The choices on the menu are a nice variety , the helping sizes and value for this were quality beyond my expectations. My husband and I dine out more often then I'd like to admit. The atmosphere & music was a plus , just added to this most excellent experience. Thank You Mossimo & Michelle. read more

My husband and I really wanted to try this place after passing by so many times. We finally go and the waitress was great but when my food came out I went to take a bite and found a long hair wrapped around my haddock. Another server took my food back but seemed to have an attitude about it. The manager came over never apologized just tried to joke it off by saying by saying " we did our best to shave this one" and worst of all " we try to keep this from happening but you know from time to time it happens ." We will not be going back. This is not ok. read more

Always good comfort food that can be picked up and/or delivered. To Go orders are always what they advertise.

Service here was great, it was pretty busy but they fit us right in. We ordered the fried flounder it comes with fries, onion rings, and slaw which is nice. Also ordered the southern fried chicken that also comes with the same sides. Portions were generous. The beer batter on the fish was a bit too thick, but the fish was tasty. The onion rings were not very crispy and the fries not the best. The fried chicken was really dry and the skin not very flavorful. read more

Red's Kitchen + Tavern - Beer battered flounder and southern fried chicken. Big portions that are very affordable (only $9.95 each) - American Near Me - Peabody, Massachusetts

I have worked behind reds for over 3 years for your local trash company, i have gotten sick 3 times and stopped going, everyone in our building has gotten sick from the food, the restaurant is open kitchen type so you can see everything, no gloves, no hand washing, no hair nets, no sanitary rules, and we are located where the chefs take breaks, RUN read more

Disappointing experience. Ordered eggs Benedict but they forgot the English muffins and the Hollandaise.... The poached eggs were way overcooked and the hash was totally bland. read more

My go-to breakfast spot. No breakfast place (and I've been to many) has been able to surpass the gold standard set by Red's. The food very seldom disappoints, if at all - the portion-sizes and value are excellent! I will continue coming here so long as the service and value remain the same! read more

Red's Kitchen + Tavern - Two Eggs (over easy) with Bacon, Home Fries & White Toast. The Texas French Toast with powdered sugar is the added cherry on top. - American Near Me - Peabody, Massachusetts