I enjoyed Luna Mare. My boyfriend and I order three small plates (tuna crudo, lamb lollipops, and…read morebriam) and shared the half paella for dinner. It was the perfect amount of food for us. The pistachio baklava was delicious, but it was very very sweet! Our waiter, Seamus was very attentive and friendly. He mentioned that the paella was spicy and we were able to change it to a mild flavor. It was really nice of him to mention that to us since it wasn't listed on the menu that the paella would be spicy.

Luna Mare Cuisine has opened in the former Brown Square Bistro in Ipswich. They also operate Ithaki…read moreMediterranean Restaurant in Peabody. The place was redone and the atmosphere is casual modern upscale with the bar/lounge area to the right side and dining rooms to the left side. There is also outdoor patio seating. The menu offers Mediterranean fare including tapas/mezze, charcuterie, large plates (meat & seafood dishes, pasta), sandwiches, burgers, salads, and dessert. The bar offers 4 draft beers, bottle/can beers, wine, cocktails, and mocktails. The prices are moderate high. I stopped by Luna Mare for dinner during their soft opening phase. The place was fairly busy and I took an open seat at the C-shaped bar. The bartender gave me a paper menu to look over Some menu items were not available. I ordered the Mussels Saganaki ($12 plus tax) and Fried Fish Sandwich with Fries ($18 plus tax). I was given a basket of ciabatta bread with olive oil dip. The mussels arrived first, 20 mussels simmered with white wine, peppers, garlic, feta cheese. Next, the fried fish sandwich arrived, which had Turkish tatare, beets & lettuce between chewy ciabatta bread, served with puffed potato curl fries. After that, I got the check which was $32.10 (cash)/$33.38 (card) with tax and before tip. Overall, the food here was pretty good and I would come back when the full menu is available.

I loved it. We went…read moreafter a beach day at Crane Beach. I found them using Google and reading reviews here on Yelp. Our party myself, my wife and 3 kids. My sons (11 and 13) ordered burgers. I took a bite (they were so big one kid couldn't finish his)... great burger. My daughter (age 9) got the kids chicken fingers. All kids had the fries. My wife had steak and side salad, she loved it. I have a sausage and garlic pizza. I Loved it. Friendly service. Attentive on water and my diet coke refills. Reasonable priced. We go to Crane Beach a few times a summer. We coming back here for dinner every time. Also, the vibe and decor was very nice. Clean bathrooms. This place is just awesome.

Food is extremely average. I would be happier with fast food. Staff was not friendly like most…read moreplaces in this part of the state. Buff chicken sandwich was gross, overly salty and mediocre. Chili was icky. No college football on Saturday night, ambiance mediocre.

I went to try Choate Bridge Pub in Ipswich with a couple of friends last week. I hadn't been for a…read morefew years. It's just as great as it always was. The food was great, fresh, and hot. Even the coleslaw and tartar sauce were made with care. The servers hustle like crazy. They treat you like good friends. Some diners may have frowned on service. Those girls never stopped, and they smiled and laughed. (Who doesn't need that these days?) It's sea scallop season, so even those scallops are expensive I had to do it. The scallop dinner w/fries and onion strings was a bit over $35, but there were 14 huge, right off the boat succulent scallops. The burgers also looked great. Get on over there.

After 10 years away from my hometown of Ipswich nothing seems to change. Choate Bridge was a great…read moreplace after work to have a cocktail talk with friends and have great service. I was told by everyone for the Best Fried Clams go to the Choate Bridge Pub and they were right. The portions of clams was overwhelming sweet clams with a roll, butter and a salad for a great price worth the money. This is a local restaurant that's doesn't need notoriety from the past. A simple place to eat good quality food, the staff very friendly along with a great atmosphere. So I recommend Choate Bridge Pub find a place to park and enjoy. I took a to go box because of so many Clams,

Great location, right on the water. The baked scallops are a - mazing!!! The baked lobster pie is…read morealso a winer. Our server was super friendly. Recommended!

Our first time at this newly renovated restaurant. Staff was friendly and welcoming, we got to sit…read moreoutside on the deck just above the Essex river. So close to the water we were actually joined by a family of ducklings on the deck! they offer a varied menu, with plenty of choices for people who are trying to avoid fried foods. Had the Dijon mustard baked salmon, and it was fantastic, cooked perfectly and a generous portion. Even the sides, Baked potato and squash, were delicious. Server was flexible on offering a substitute for french fries. Husband had a pastrami sandwich which he was pleased with.

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 out 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.

Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, delicious food! A+ experience. A family of 12 served in private…read moreroom, and felt totally relaxed!* awesome place

Beautiful spot in historic Essex MA which has a cozy Irish pub feel on the inside and covered…read moreoutdoor space as well. Live music on the weekends makes this gastropub a great find for lunch or dinner.

Went in for lunch today..ordered the chicken pot pie..and left hungry…read more What I got for $24, I could have picked up frozen at Market Basket for $4.99 The "crust" was like an old wet, swollen, tattered dish sponge, sinking into a painfully thin soup of a few frozen carrots/peas...sloshing around some kind of tasteless chunks of mystery meat...ugh..was terrible! I told the young waitress I didn't like it..she offered nothing..didn't suggest anything..not sure how to handle the situation..but finally suggested some soda bread?? To make up for the soggy mess I was trying to choke down?? Then slowly backed away from the table all wide eyed! No discount or removal of the pot pie from the bill. The soda bread was good And the drinks were great ..first round..but second round..tasted and looked noticeably different. We still had fun but Geezo..I wanted a nice meal with my friend..especially for that price!!!

In Ipswich, a small town near Boston, many restaurants were closed on Monday. This place, though a…read morebit out of the way, was pretty good. Fig & Pig Flatbread: I loved the rich sweetness of the figs--it tasted just like summer! Combined with the slightly bitter arugula, the sweet and sour balsamic vinegar, the savory and aromtic ham, and the fermented aroma of Gorgonzola, the flavors were rich and harmonious, like a cool breeze blowing through the still clear blue sea and bright sunshine of late New England summer--instantly pleasant. The flatbread had crispy edges and a soft base; if there were less cheddar, it wouldn't be so cloying towards the end, making it even better. Fish Tacos: Consistent with the ones I had in San Diego, the pico de gallo was a classic, rich Mexican flavor, very much to my liking, just noticeably milder. However, the Sriracha aioli was barely noticeable and lacked spiciness, which was a bit of a disappointment, as I had high hopes for it!

The new updated summer menu has quite a few positive changes. Love the fact they have unlimited…read moresteak tips on Thursday for an affordable price. Update drinks for summer are refreshing. Staff is always attentive and friendly. One of the few outdoor dining places in Ipswich with a large patio. And if you get a chance, they also have Sunday Brunch!!

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.

5 stars for the beer. Huge list and served cold. The food is horrendous. My party had frickin…read morechickens and petit filets, both were barely edible. That is NOT filet. It came to me and I thought, wow, that's not petit. Then I saw its shape and realized it's not a filet. It was like leather. The last time I was at Post I said the beer was worth ensuring the food, but I've decided it really isn't. $42 for a filet isn't bad, but that wasn't a filet.

Second visit, food was good , the nachos need a little work, cheese not melted. Food took a long…read moretime.They ran out of chili first visit, second visit they ran out of ground beef.Both visits Bartenders were great .Great job Corey and John. Would like to have Malbec for my father. Hornitos reposado would be good as well. Love crispy tater tots. We'll be back another time.

Third time was not the charm for this local hangout. We visited twice in October and had good…read moreexperiences both times. The food was enjoyable and the waitstaff friendly. We went back again last week and must have caught them on an "off" night: we think the usual chef was off because it was obvious the person in the kitchen didn't know what they were doing. All three of us had salad as our starters which were OK: large but were already dressed with an abundance of dressing. My companions both ordered Ruebens. The meat was tough as shoe leather. It might have been ok if the cook had used a meat slicer to cut the meat in thin slices but it was sliced in two thick chunks, making it impossible to eat. The server said that ppl were always sending it back...hmm...The server/bar tender was very nice and took those off the bill. A meatball appetizer was ordered and was very good. I had chicken wings as my second course (well done) and they were OK. My S-I-L had an order but didn't specify "well done", so hers were chewy and not so good. We were very disappointed in the food but thought the server did a great job.

If you value your 30 minutes for lunch I suggest you look somewhere else. You'll be paying $12 plus…read moretip for a small sub you'll end up waiting 25 minutes for.

Got a large pepper and onion with extra cheese. 27 dollars. Small amounts of pepper, onion and…read morecheese. Always loved that combo. This pie was VERY disappointing. Not going back. Too bad. Used to be good.