Probably the BEST restaurant in Newburyport MA where there are now over (30) thirty places to dine…read moreout. When considering value, community, menu, atmosphere and service along with solid food ...Ted's place maintains its #1 position in the Downtown. Enjoy.

Hmmmm. This is a tough one. A rating of "OK" seems appropriate right now. I went for lunch and…read morefigured they'd have a lunch menu but also the option of ordering the "real" items that are on the dinner menu since they're open continuously with no distinct break between lunch and dinner. But I was disappointed in my hopes. The menu was fine but also not terribly interesting. Just regular American. And I'd come for something more than that. So ... 3/5 experience for me. When I try it in the evening perhaps my take will alter. Service was a bit slow but it was also quite busy so perhaps understandable.

They had me with the glass of water. They use my favorite kind of ice and I knew this was going to…read morebe good. It is also clearly where the Cool Kids hang out for brunch! I enjoyed the standard plate that included a homemade biscuit the size of my head. Yes, I finished it. I mean, it was a homemade biscuit for Pete's sake! Iasked for soft poaced eggs and I got them. Lovely table service, too. Now, off to rehearsal for a film!

Was always curious about this spot, and finally had a chance to visit for dinner. It's a small spot…read moreand Newburyport looked pretty quiet for a Sunday evening, but this place was packed. Our only real option was two seats at the bar. We had quick and attentive service from the bartender. Interesting offerings for cocktails, and we enjoyed our drinks. The food I think can be best described as American/Thai/Asian. Food came pretty fast, and we started with crab rangoon, and possibly the largest we have ever been served. Fried up crisp, not greasy and generously filled with cream cheese and real crab. Next up, we tried the Waygu burger which was quite good, nice toppings. My only complaint here was we wished the fries were fresh out of the fryer. I'm really fussy about fries and like them hot, crispy and fresh. Sadly, these were not. I had my eye on the Choco Taco for dessert, and this was a sophisticated version of the classic frozen treat you may have enjoyed from the ice cream truck as a kid. Home made with great ingredients, it was a perfect finish to a very nice meal. I would definitely give these guys a try when in Newburyport.

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

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!

Passing through from California we had a great time owner was great food was great thank youread more

We have been coming here for years. Today is the last day we will ever set foot in this restaurant…read more We ordered the twin lobster special for each my wife and I. It was actually a great deal at only $19.99. that is the only good thing. Not only did it take over 30 minutes for our steamed lobsters to come, but when my wife cracked the tail off everything in the lobster body was pitch black. Basically that means if you know anything about cooking shellfish which apparently the chef here does not, you would know that that means that the tamale and the row are either undercooked or uncooked. Talk about risking food poisoning? There is no way go back and even just have a soda. And if you were the owner reading this I really don't care you should be ashamed of yourself for hiring such an inept kitchen staff.

Thinking Fish? "David's!"…read more"Amazing Fresh Seafood!" This Evening's Menu Skillet Haddock Grits Baby Spinach Rice Pilaf Baked Beans Splashed Jalapeño Sauce Squeezed Lemon Haddock Fried Doused with Seasoned Panko Milk Egg Whites.

Went here last night for about the fifth visit for steamers, scallops, and seaweed salad. Also…read moreswordfish. They have the best freshest reasonably priced to seafood ever.

Bob Lobster is cute and casual seafood spot with a variety of seafood offerings. There is indoor…read moreseating and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating was ideal especially enjoying the summer air with my dog. The views are overlooking the marsh and wide open skies. After ordering, received a buzzer to alert when my order was ready. I ordered the seafood platter which was about $45 and a cup of chowder at $6.50. There are fountain options as well as alcoholic canned beverages. The seafood platter was piled high with perfectly fried haddock, clams, scallops, and shrimp. All the seafood was sweet, juicy, and tender. I substituted fries for onion rings for $3 extra. My chowder was also full of clam pieces and potatoes. The consistency was perfect too. I definitely recommend trying or coming here if you have a fried seafood platter hankering after a day in Newburyport or Portsmouth!

Disappointed! Their Fried clams used to be the best around…read more I asked if they were big bellies she said oh yes. They were not and way over cooked. Rubbery and parts as hard as rocks. Onion rings ok but also over cooked. The steamed lobsters looked good wish I got that instead. I'll never go back

can't beat the location, feels like you're on a boat, and sometimes if the tide is high and the sea…read moreis rough, waves will hit the floor beneath you or the windows but you pay for it. $55 rib eye, most entrees in the 30s and 40s. there are options in the 20s, cocktails are average and have average prices, $15 per. bartender is slow, you finish one drink and wait too long for the next. michelle the waitress is near perfect. her attitude would probably be better as a bartender tho... manager seems nice.

I've returned to the Seaglass many times. The on-top-of-ocean view is the best. The cocktails are…read moreunique and delicious. In our recent visit, we had the baked Brie with a most delicious fruit compote. We all had seafood of course which was prepared perfectly. And best of all, our waitress, Rhianna was so friendly yet a highly skilled server. I recommend the atmosphere, the staff, the food, cocktails and the best view of the MA/NH border coastline.

After going whale watching right out of the Merrimack River in the morning, my friend and I wanted…read moreto eat lunch nearby. I had done some research and apparently Brine is a favorite, so we went there. We stayed in the lot we were at and paid $2/hr to park through the passport parking app. It was a beautiful day for outdoor seating, but since the only tables left were directly in the sun, we stayed inside but because they had to windows open, the breeze was still flowing through. We started with the small power tower (cause duh, we're at an oyster bar!) which was supposed to come with 6 oysters, 4 littleneck clams, 2 jumbo cocktail shrimp, and a half order of crudo. Since we both aren't a fan of raw clams, we begged politely to have it swapped for something else and the compromise was 2 oysters. There were 4 options for oysters (Chatham-Chatham, MA, Crowes Pasture-Duxbury, MA, Norumbega-Damariscotta, ME, and Rose and Garnet-Falmouth, MA) so we ended up with 2 of each. As an appetizer, we had the octopus skewer (roasted garlic and zuchinni yogurt, crispy potato, pearl onion, pepperoncini, herbs) and for entrees, we ordered the halibut (jasmine rice, ginger coconut broth, charred asparagus, cilantro chimichurri) and scallop + garganelli (corn, black pepper, brown butter, tarragon breadcrumbs). The oysters tasted fresh with the Norumbega being our favorite. They could've done a little better with shucking them since we did find hard little pieces of stuff in some of them. The sauces they came with were all incredible; the green one tasted like an avocado cilantro and the cocktail sauce was the best I've ever had. The shrimp were massive, juicy, and tender with a snap to them. I didn't like the crudo much since it was in a ponzu sauce so far too much umami for me where it took away from the fresh fish flavor. I would've liked a half order of the halibut instead. The octopus was a little bland; I think they were relying on the sauce to provide all the flavor. It was cooked well, but I wish it was more tasty. I loved the crispy potatoes on top of the sauce as well as the pepperoncini. The halibut was well cooked and the crispy finish to the top was incredible. The broth reminded me of a lighter (in flavor) and less viscous Thai coconut curry. The asparagus was overcooked or maybe not as fresh - I wish it were still bright green and crisp. The scallop and garganelli was amazing. The sauce was thick, savory, and I loved the big pieces of crushed black pepper as well as the sweet corn. The pasta shape was new to me but it did well to capture the sauce. The scallops were cooked perfectly and it came with a good amount. Their bathrooms are very spacious and clean. Our server did a great job; she helped us make some decisions, was patient with last minute changes, and smiled the whole time.

Came here after roaming around Newburyport. It was completely empty when we arrived at 12:30pm on a…read moreSaturday. We were actually afraid it wouldn't be good. They ended up filling up a little bit after we arrived. It was cute how the menu lists out all team members including servers. That's a sweet touch and I guess easy to do when they're changing menus every few weeks. We liked how fresh and clean everything tasted. Seafood portions were big too. We ordered: small power tower, dozen oysters (3 of each on their menu), 2 composed oysters, octopus skewer, mussels, lobster salad, crab bisque, lobster pasta, and baked Alaska We started off with the small power tower. We couldn't choose the oysters or ceviche but it came out being 3 Dixon Point, 3 Norumbega, and tuna crudo. The ceviche portion seemed a bit small even after knowing that it's half a portion of a regular order. My family enjoyed the oysters so much that we ended up ordering a dozen more, 3 of each available at the time. It was fun to try out the different flavor profiles across the various oysters. We also inquired about the composed oysters which changes even more regularly than their menu. Each time it's some sort of tart flavor and a fruity flavor. When we went, they added grape and some sort of vinegar to it. We didn't expect that combination and it turned out quite refreshing. Octopus skewer might be the least favorite of the table. The texture was a bit soft, more mushy than tender chewy. Mussels were also something my family liked. I only ate a few pieces because I had a muddy one in the beginning. Lobster salad was a crowd favorite given the large pieces of lobster and avocado. Using bibb lettuce made it less wet and watery which adds to the creaminess. Lobster pasta felt duplicative when we already got lobster salad but I still really wanted to order it for some creamy savoriness and carbs. It hit the spot for sure. Unfortunately there were a few pieces of lobster that weren't as fresh and couldn't eat. We told them about it and didn't request for anything but they ended up comping the dish. We last minute added the crab bisque after enjoying all the other items so much. I didn't like the smokey flavor so didn't have too much. At the end we were so satisfied that we wanted to try out the desserts too. We were debating between the baked Alaska and the tofu cheesecake. We ended up getting the baked Alaska because it seems more unique. It's not the type where you get a whole ice cream mountain covered in meringue that they'll bake, torch, or pour alcohol lit on fire. I think it's more like a deconstructed baked Alaska - disappointing but still looked nice and tasted good. The meringue was whipped very nicely, thick fluffy texture. The torch on it was just right too, providing sufficient char in appearance and flavor. The black sesame praline on top was surprising as an element and its nice toasty smokey addition to the dish. The splash of yuzu (or passionfruit?) sauce at the bottom was sufficient for the cake pieces and not sweet meringue (I know it probably still has a lot).

First time at this gluten-free "hidden gem" in Seabrook. We live in the Hampton area and my wife is…read moregluten-free. Having a place with dedicated GF fryers and a variety of options is amazing! The bartender/waitress (Erin) was excellent and she thought of everything. It's a traditional pub with sports memorabilia and TVs. Wouldn't expect a GF restaurant to feel like a sports bar, it's really the best of both worlds. We will definitely be back.

Did takeout. Smashburger was supposed to be on a roll. it came on white bread. there is more meat…read moreon a McDonald's hamburger than on this! Buffalo wings - only got 4 and no blue cheese even though they asked. Very disappointing. Waste of money.

Great place for live lobsters!…read more we stopped by from Portsmouth heading back to NJ and service was great and friendly! small spot but very accommodating and had good selection of good sized lobsters and other seafood. Price was reasonable too. Cooked them when we got home and it was fresh and delicious!

Mary at Smitty's is so kind and helpful. Contacted through Facebook to pre-order for a holiday…read moreweekend. She was incredibly responsive. The small shop overlooks the water and the smell of the salt water adds to the experience. We purchased eight lobsters (1.75-2lbs) and everyone thought the lobsters were phenomenal!