Haven't been back since the place was sold & then had a pipe burst that had it closed for months…read more Pleasantly surprised by the inside when we went back in. It was always SO dark before. Now the woodwork is painted all white, it really brightens up the place. Tables also seem further apart, it used to be elbow to elbow in here, but now they use the backroom (formerly only had been in there for a Mercy Meal) for seating. There were six of us on a Saturday nite, I made a reservation online & we were seated immediately. PRO- The food was very good. The Mondelo's both had the old standby, Chicken Broccoli & Ziti, which was always good here & they said is still the same. Mrs. Haskell got the Steak Tips, which were perfectly cooked, grilled outside but still pink inside as ordered. Ward & I both went with the chicken, he the Picatta & I the Francese, both served over pasta with two large pieces of chicken on top. We'd get those meals again. Our server brought fresh bread & oil to dunk right after we were seated. She was very nice, obviously new though, but that is everyplace these days, so you can't hold that against anyone. It was busy & she had to hustle as she had alot of tables & she did her best. CON- The menu has shrunk considerably. Used to be pages long, now one page & some specials. Large drink menu does not offer Guinness. Made all the guys at our table sad. Mr. Haskell's Fish & Chips were TOTALLY underwhelming. Several small "squares" of fish, not a filet of fresh fish, on top of standard frozen- from-the-bag french fries. Wouldn't order that again. Ward asked for linguine with his meal, he got penne but didn't feel it was worth a complaint. SO - Place looks alot better inside, imo. Except for the Fish & Chips, we all enjoyed our food. Prices were average, nothing crazy. We'll go back, sooner if they start offering Guinness.

Another quiet evening at Scola's. He enjoyed the "moo of the moment" which was a baseball streak (…read moretender and flavorful) and I enjoyed Tre Rustico (a tasty pasta dish) with plenty leftover for lunch the next day.

Family was staying on Essex St for a wedding, and we decided we wanted fried clams and steamers…read morewithout schlepping out of the immediate area. We walked to the Starboard, which has something for everyone, including all the traditional seafood favorites. The clam chowder was delicious and as expected (thick, flavorful and didn't skimp on clams). The fried clam basket was the right size for lunch (delicious tartar sauce), and we all shared an order of steamers--enough for the clam fix we needed. The coleslaw could use some love--it was bitter and none of us cared for it. Yia Yia, our waitress, was super friendly and gave tips on what we wanted, answering any questions. The interior was bright and nautical and we loved the unpretentious vibe.

One of the great traditions of Newburyport is the Starboard Galley. My wife's family has gone to it…read morefor nearly 40 years. It is old school. It is one of a handful of restaurants in Newburyport that continued strong (Park Lunch, the Grog, Thirsty Whale). It has a view of the Merrimac river and is next to the rail trail. The inside decor is classic and probably hasn't changed in decades, but it is comfortable and has that Oceanside charm. The service is always good. Christin has been our server a couple times and she is wonderful - funny, attentive and suggestions. You're always seated quickly. We sat on the outside, covered seating. The food is classic. We started with their clam chowder. That is excellent. The stuffed clams are probably the best in Newburyport. The iceberg wedge salad is amazing with generous blue cheese and bacon on a nice crispy wedge. Probably one of the best values in Newburyport. The onion rings are crispy and tasty. The fried clams are some of the best in the city. You can get a Budweiser for under six dollars. The prices are a good value with lots of good food. Don't expect fancy. But if you want to have an old school seafood meal, the Starboard Galley is the right place. If you want to grab a beer at there, old bar, enjoy it at a great price point.

Excellent, you cannot go wrong at Lena's! And if ONION RINGS are your thing, they have regular…read morefried (good) AND DRY (BEST rings anywhere, with dry corn meal on exterior, not greasy...fresh cut and stiff enough to play Ring Toss with them)...which are truly OUT OF THIS WORLD (ENCOYABLE)! Down home, been around for many years, casual knotty pIne interior. You can eat-in, dine in your vehicle or do take-out...my favorite spot for seafood!

I was on vacation from Ct and stopped into Lena's to get seafood. I had the fish chowder it was…read moreexcellent. We also had the onion rings and the fried clam strips. They were average. Cute place very friendly staff . They are closed Mon and Tuesday we actually hit it on Wednesday. Prices are average. Give it a try I was told it's local favorite. I think I would try the lobster roll next time I'm in the area . Thanks Enjoy Chris M

I stopped in to try some clams but decided for a scallop plate with onions subbed for the fries . I…read moreordered a lobster tail fried. The scallops were excellent taste . Onion rings very good . The family recipe tartar is definitely the best tartar I have had at any seafood spot. I think it had a tiny of honey mustard mixed in to give it the taste? Coke dial fresh, moist, watery as I like. But the lobster tail was the exceptional item ... it was a full tail vs. 1/2 a tail I had elsewhere. Dipping in the butter was excellent fresh fried tasting. Service was quick. My only issue was a nitwit on a motorcycle feeding seagulls with French fries and just missed a dropping on my table instead on me . But , not Ceal's issue to monitor nitwits.

It would be nice if the owners would have the courtesy to update their listing on Yelp that they…read morehave closed rather than have people drive to their restaurant to find out that there's no notification you have to call them to find out that they have closed for the season. Typical for this restaurant. It seems from the reviews of how much they care about customer service. You should not patronize this restaurant because they don't care about you.

Food was great, sushi tasted very fresh and the aromatic beef and pork with eggplant had some heat…read moreas indicated on the menu. Waitress was very nice and apologetic when she thought it took too long for our sushi to arrive

My wife and I enjoy sushi lunch there once every week…read more We LOVE this place. I've been eating sushi since 1980. All over the world, including many dozens of meals in Japan. The sushi is high grade, fresh, delicious, and the presentation for the "Sushi Deluxe for Two" is masterful. We now know all the waitstaff, even lucky enough to get hugs from some of them, when we arrive. If there were only six stars for the rating, I'd give them seven!

Stopped by during the busy seafood festival. It was busy and the service was good. Had a few…read morecocktails with friends and family.

We brought our families here hoping to get some quick seafood after a day at the beach. It has a…read morelaid back vibe, exactly what you would expect from a casual seafood joint. We were seated quickly and our server was very friendly. We ordered drinks and appetizers while I sent my allergy card back to the kitchen to see if they could accommodate me. The appetizers were delicious and the frozen daiquiri I got was decent enough, though not terribly strong. But then our server came back and said that the kitchen couldn't make me *anything.* They claimed they were worried about cross contamination issues. Which I completely understand, but seriously? Nothing at all? I have been served bland chicken and water poached fish at other restaurants but this is only the second time in my life that I have been told that the kitchen couldn't make me anything at all. It's hard to imagine the state of their kitchen where they are concerned about cross contamination of literally all of their ingredients. The other alternative is that they were simply unwilling to accommodate my allergies, neither of which bodes well for other people with allergies or food restrictions. (My husband would like to apologize again to our waitress for his outburst. We recognize that she was merely the messenger.)

This just might be my new favorite seafood restaurant. It looks very humble from the outside and…read morevery small but when you walk indoors there's tons of tables and it's very cozy. I stopped in for lunch. They are known for having lunch specials and the menu with lots of choices. They mostly have seafood obviously, but they also have other options in case you want to bring somebody with you who doesn't like seafood. I got the lunch special appetizer, which was like biscuit and gravy but instead of gravy it was lobster bisque with lobster meat on top. It was very good. For my my main course, I ordered a large plate of broiled scallops with a baked potato. It was delicious.

Lobster bisque was amazing full of lobster meat with a rich broth…read more 1/2 clam (whole belly) & 1/2 scollops Fried along with French fries and slaw again outstanding fried perfectly and very fresh My companion had a chicken sandwich (not a seafood eater) said he sandwich and fries were very good ! Staff all very friendly and welcoming The food restaurant was clean and inviting Will definitely recommend to family and friends and will be back ! I

My daughter and I had lunch today at Union Public House and really enjoyed the experience overall…read more We sat in a booth and loved the beautiful atmosphere and cozy ambience. We shared the chicken bacon ranch pizza and the garlic Sriracha fries- both were absolutely delicious, well-prepared, and presented nicely. The only downside was the service. I understand they were short-staffed, but our waitress didn't check back in on us, offer refills, or ask about dessert. After waiting a while, another staff member kindly stepped in to bring takeout boxes and our bill. Overall, great food and a lovely setting--just hoping for more attentive service next time!

We went in late and the staff welcomed us. Great drinks, enjoyable food, awesome staff! And did I…read moremention awesome drinks. Check out the bar for sure