The service was outstanding the food was unbelievable they cook to order the people that I brought…read morewith me enjoy themselves and we all said at the same time we will be back I would thank you Joe the owner for taking care of us it was nice seeing you Joe The waitress was very polite and she knew stuff she came back four times to see if we need anything else Joe your food is great and your staff is very polite I wish you the best of luck your place is outstanding and we will be back once again thank you

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.

When you walk in you notice this is a big room! There are a number of TVs that line the room tuned…read moreto sports of all kinds. The host(ess) greets your party and immediately escorts you to a table. As you walk into the restaurant you can feel a vibe that is lively, upbeat, young. There is music playing but not loudly. The furniture is dark and new, and comfortable for me to sit at a high-top, which is rare as my legs often swing in the air. I could perch on rungs on the chair which made things more comfy. The menu is clever and has some unusual and delicious offerings. I tried and loved the short rib grilled cheese--so tasty and savory. The French fries were good, and not greasy at all. The Giant Pretzel is exactly that! It came with queso and mustard dipping sauces. Espresso martinis were tasty and creamy too. The waitstaff were attentive but not hovering. Service was just right and friendly. I also recommend the Walker signature burger which comes with a branded bun!

Have ya ever been to chilis? Sure ya have. Have you ever been to chilis and said to yourself "gee i…read morewish this meal was more expensive?" Well if that sounds like something that would rub you the right way on a Friday evening, Sam walkers is your place. Hell you'd be better off ordering food from a kid's indoor amusement park run by an oversized mouse. Chuckster

I'm fairly new to the area and after trying out a few local restaurants that were just "blah" I…read morestumbled across this quaint little gem. We did not have a reservation as it was a Wednesday night and I figured we didn't need one but lucky for us the young girl who greeted us quickly found us a table. Shortly after we were greeted by our waitress Cathy, or Christy? I don't normally do restaurant reviews because I find it a bit tacky but our experience here was something I will never forget. I have food allergies and our waitress took the time to go through the entire menu with us without making us feel like a burden. She was wonderful attentive, and made us feel like family. We got the Salmon dish, it was cooked to perfection and the filet mignon, which was equally as great. Our waitress recommended Key Lime pie for dessert and it was delicious. Everything about this restaurant is spot on. We will be back.

Well having a pleasant time at the Franklin in Gloucester after a day of rediscovery of Rockport…read moreand Gloucester! The restaurant was remodeled and the food was the same as I remember it from years ago. Blue greay walls and bar redone and lightning redone and booths redone! The upstairs is being redone as well. Its a pleasure to have a great meal... And it was quiet and slow! Votive candles on bar as well. Bathroom redone as well. Food comes out quickly and ..the Slade was huge! Such a pleasure to stop by again!

Super service, ambiance and always consistent excellent food dishes. We had the duck, pork chop,…read moreand delicious salmon special. Drinks are always delightful. A real restaurant gem!

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. :)

April 17, 2026 I…read morewent with my parents tonight to the Adriatic Restaurant (Washington Street), Salem, MA. We've started having dinner out twice a month and this was the most recent experience. I had gone online to the NORTH SHORE DINNING PAGE on Facebook and asked people about their experiences with the restaurant in the last two days and here's what people said: "great, tender meatballs", "great eggplant parmigiana", "very good experience". .... And what we found out is that they were right. Those things were all true! Now.... As to what we ordered: I got the grilled octopus. It was the only partial miss on the menu. Arugula just doesn't make a very good sauce and it was a pretty bad base for what would otherwise might have been a great appetizer. My mother got the Caesar salad. It was good. It's a hard thing to screw up. My father ordered the meatballs. They were amazing and delicious - just like Facebook promised. The tzatziki sauce was good. Maybe not as good as mine, but good nonetheless. So dinner.... Mine was the Chicken Saltimboca. It was so good that I'd bathe in the sauce they make with it. I loved eating forkfuls of the chicken with bites of the mashed potatoes. That was really luxuriant. My mother had the Eggplant parmigiana and she wiped out the entire plate. She loved it. My father.... Beef tenderloin tips. Maybe cooked slightly too much, but delicious. He wiped out the plate. To drink.... I was out of the hospital and recovering from brain tumor surgery, so I had the hard cider (3.5% BV), my father had the Peroni (Italian) beer, and my mother had the Bud light. I tasted the Peroni and liked it very much. The hard cider had almost no sweetness to it. It was dry as a higher end brut champagne.... Which actually set off the meal really nicely. My tastes weren't clashing and that was good. Our waiter, Sean, was great. Ask for him! We left a $32 tip, so the bill came to $197.85

First of all, Salem is a delight. The Adriatic is conveniently located on a busy corner.. it is…read morewelcoming and fun to walk in and be able to see the passing visitors.. The menu is fantastic.. Mediterranean specialties, beautifully prepared and presented, and fabulous service. We were a large party of 10.. but each course of our dinner was remarkably promptly served .. Highly recommend!!

I expect everyone who has eaten at any Davios is familiar with their food and service. But my…read moreexperience goes beyond that. I had a 70th BD gathering there. Suzie, the event coordinator was extraordinary. From our first correspondence she was detailed, guided me through the process and had great suggestions to make the day special. I also have to mention our server Logan. Such a warm, friendly and professional presence a couple of us left an extra gratuity above the facility generated one. The only downside that Suzie tried to remedy, was an extremely loud kids BD party next to ours where the adults were not only rude they were obnoxious. The children seemed quite well behaved. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we put that disturbance in the background and had a marvelous afternoon.

Always an excellent experience at Davios. We came to try the summer dine out Boston menu. It did…read morenot disappoint! Service as usual was on point. The restaurant was a beehive of activity but ran flawlessly.

Went again and hubby and I split Daniellas salad and special of Chicken masala. Huge chicken…read moreportion. So good. Service from Todd was perfect. Everything great. Nice, not too noisy. We went before a show at the Cabot.

We seldom retrace our dining steps when visiting a new area, but given how excellent our first meal…read morethere was made beating a repeat path to Daniella's was an easy choice. An interesting menu, quality over quantity mindset, coupled with outstanding service, a well curated beverage list and delicious appetizers, entres and desserts make this a slam dunk.

I'm not sure you would find this without knowing where to look. It's a favorite among locals for…read moregood reason. Downstairs is a "lively" bar, upstairs is the restaurant portion. Use the outside stairs to joueny up stairs. They don't take reservations and on a Thursday night it was full so plan accordingly. They have a full offering of drinks and I went draft beer, Alagash, a wheat beer from Maine. A good choice to go with a heavy meal. At the recommendation of our local host, I went for the Pan Seared Haddock. This comes with lobster meat in a white sauce served over potatoes and cooked spinach. So tasty, the seafood was tender and delicious, the sauce not overwhelming the flavors. Our server, Casey, was top notch and gave the right amount of earnest attention. When he wished us a good evening, I think he truly meant it. Husband had the seafood platter mixed and I tried one of the shrimp which was excellent. Great spot, though it is dimly lit and noisy(just know before you go type thing). Didn't hamper our enjoyment of a fun evening at all!

Maddie's Sail Loft has been a staple in the community since 2010, and after our recent visit, it's…read moreeasy to see why. A group of lifelong friends and I--scattered across the country and only able to gather once a year--chose Maddie's as the spot for our reunion, and it couldn't have been a better choice. I ordered the grilled salmon (no butter) with steamed asparagus and butternut squash. Everything was cooked to perfection--light, fresh, and full of flavor. Others in our group tried the Fisherman's Platter, haddock, and a few other seafood favorites, and the reviews around the table were unanimous: delicious. We shared a few bottles of wine that paired beautifully with the meal, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming--ideal for long conversations, laughter, and catching up. Maddie's Sail Loft is more than just a restaurant; it's a place that feels like home, especially when you're surrounded by great food, good wine, and even better friends. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike.