New England, end of summer, and you're out and about on the rocky beaches of "noat shoa" (north shore)? Then youve got to lunch at the Landing. First, the view: you eat with your eyes they say, but you see the bay with your nose. That salty sea air makes you hungry for some chowder, or mussels, or just fish and chips. Or crab cakes. And a beer. All on the menu. All good. Sit on the deck and watch the lobster come in. Small white buckets filled by fishermen with accents. Hemingway ate here and it totally changed his style, as if. Sometimes the ambiance adds to the food and no better example than here: fish and chips, but under the sea gulls on the deck by the boats? That's a memory. Come early and/or make a reservation. Eat fast because there's a line waiting for your spot. read more

Great lunch with a view! We all ordered the Fish & Chips. Very fresh Haddock lightly battered and not too greasy. Paired with a tasty tartar sauce. Nice selection tion of beers and cocktails. There is a parking lot and it fills up quickly. We found a spot amd when we left, a waiting line for parking! Service was excellent. Jason was our server and he checked on us often for drink refills. Definitely a great brunch, lunch, ot dinner spot with a view! We sat out on the patio on a colder day; enclosed witg heaters running. Very comfortable. read more

The Landing Restaurant - Fish & Chips (Lunch) - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Beautiful water front dining with both indoor and outdoor seating, a huge bar and beautiful views. We took advantage of the warm weather and sat outside. Ordered the crab cake sandwich, lobster roll, chowder, salmon and loved it all. Fabulous cocktail menu rounded it all out. We watched the fishermen bring in the fresh catches right off the dock while enjoying the views. read more

The Landing Restaurant - Blackberry ginger bubbles - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

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The ambience is just excellent, and the service was unexcelled. The host greeted us as if we were family. The location on the harbor and Marblehead is relaxing and beautiful. The problem I had was with the lobster roll, which was very expensive and rather skimpy. It was good, but I've had better lobster rolls with more generous servings elsewhere. It's too bad that the food didn't match the ambience, the service and the friendly atmosphere! read more

Definitely love coming here to overlook the harbor! Ended up with a crab cake sandwich (thought about the lobster roll but I didn't think I would love it) and definitely enjoyed it. It was a very relaxing lunch and it was nice to get together with friends. I'm happy to go and visit here when Im in Marblehead! My husband spent his younger adult years here and absolutely loved this place! read more

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The landing is consistently great food! Interesting dishes... the pasta and steak dishes are typically great in addition to the expected fish and chips and haddock dishes, very friendly staff, and they seem to have good teamwork and camaraderie. If possible, make a reservation, especially during the summer months and over the weekend. Parking can be difficult in town, so give yourself extra time! read more

Great location with amazing views, plus the food and drinks were good! No complaints here. read more

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Beautiful view of the bay and all the boats. The fish and chips were the best I've ever had; light flaky fish and batter that was not too heavy. The tartar sauce was delicious, as well. Nice selection of non alcoholic beverages. I ordered the blackberry, ginger spritz. It was very refreshing and not too sweet. read more

We were here for an early lunch two Sundays ago. It had been a few years since my last visit which I recalled as having been lovely. When we arrived the combo Sunday brunch and lunch menu was in effect. Since we had been up since the crack of dawn with breakfast long behind us, neither of us was in the mood for brunch/breakfast type food. That said, as many do during brunch we did start with a Bloody Mary each. ;-) They were spicy and quite tasty. Good job on those. I ordered the fish and chips which seems to be my go-to these days. I was not disappointed. The fish was not overcooked which seems to be a problem for some places when they fry fish. The coating was done in what seemed to be a tempura style and so the crust was wonderfully light and not at all greasy. It did not cling to the fish which I like. Delicious, not oily at all and perfectly cooked white fish. The fries were just okay. Tom ordered the burger which came with a gorgeous looking shiny, dark crusted bun and loaded with lettuce, tomatoes and relish and a nicely sized burger. He said it was delicious. It was so hefty it needed to be properly managed by cutting it in half and even then it was a mouthful. We sat on the porch which in warm weather is open sided but now has large clear plastic sheets covering the window area. It had a lovely greenhouse effect and felt cozy. We had a beautiful view of the harbor. I think this would be my preferred space to eat. next visit. Tasty food, nice ambience, helpful and attentive waiter. All in all a lovely start to our afternoon in Marblehead. read more

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I had the Fried Burrata Salad! Outstanding! I also had the Fig & Dolce Gorgonzola Ravioli that gets anther 5 stars. I look forward to returning soon for another amazing dinner. Thank you! read more

came here for lunch on a sunny day. it was pretty busy so we didnt get to sit on the patio but the vibes inside were still grrrrreat! service was good considering, and they were very polite and understanding. i ordered a hamburger and my mom enjoyed the lobster roll. theres a good variety of foods to have and was a awesome way to end our trip! read more

The Landing Restaurant - lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

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They had great options for brunch but none of the food really wowed us. The eggs Benedict was cold by the time it reached us, the burger wasn't super flavorful, and the salads both were just ok. Neither dressing was particularly good. The best thing was the salmon piece on the Ceaser salad. Especially since the rest of the salad was really small and seemed to be 3 uncut pieces of lettuce. None the less, this is a beautiful location. This is a busy spot even though it is tucked away in a difficult area. There were about 6 other families with kids and it's nice that they made accommodations for families, but they also have a strict no stroller policy. Just something to be mindful of. read more

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Lovely restaurant on the waterfront in Marblehead, this yummy, reasonably priced, attentive restaurant is well worth a visit! Specializing in a seafood menu, availability to land lovers does not go unnoticed. Service is attentive and friendly. Ambiance is clean, water views, and fun. read more

Dirty vodka martini and grilled oysters and tuna tartar to start. The martini was not dirty, even after extra brine delivered it was a boring martini with one Spanish olive (dumped) at the bottom with no toothpick to pick it up if you would like to eat it. Grilled oysters had no taste really and way too overpriced for 5 tiny oysters. Tuna was not appetizing looking and again really no flavor. The chips that came with the tuna were great. Clam chowder tasty. Shrimp and pasta dish (forgot the name but was recommended by the waiter) was oily mostly pasta and the shrimp were med size served with tails on. If I'm being honest because the tails were a pain to dig out and take off it took away from the overall dish. I was really looking forward to going to this restaurant and was sadly disappointed. read more

Great food and an authentic coastal atmosphere! The restaurant sits right next to where the local fishermen unload their fresh-caught lobsters, so you know everything is as fresh as it gets. Noah, our waiter was friendly, the portions were generous, and it's a perfect spot for families -- our kids loved watching the boats come in while we ate. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Marblehead! read more

The Landing Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Emily & Bianca were amazing bartenders! They made me feel very welcome, were extremely friendly, and gave me some great recommendations for things to do in town. The ambience of the bar is very laid back with cozy vibes. I enjoyed a glass of wine with 1/2 dozen oysters. The mignonette was to die for. read more

The Landing Restaurant - 1/2 dozen OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL with a glass of rosè - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Been here many times and it's always a hit! If you're looking for great, tasty fried fish and chips, The Landing Restaurant simply has the best in Marblehead and it's right on the water for the ambiance. read more

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Everything went well! Outside seating, perfect weather. Chowder was thick and delish with grilled corn. Lobster roll was sweet, not huge but perfect. Calamari with a spicy aioli hit the spot...and cocktails! read more

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Went to the Landing for Easter with my girlfriend's family, food was really good and our server was awesome. But kinda hard to enjoy seeing another table nearby giving their server a rough time. At one point it even sounded like they straight up insulted her, which was pretty uncomfortable to hear. She kept trying to apoligize and stay polite but they weren't having it, and then she just disappeared. Later the manager came over and was being super friendly with that same table, even offering them stuff on the house. I get trying to keep everyone happy but watching that happen kinda threw us off. Everything else was good tho, just not a great vibe watching that go down. read more

Fun outdoor lunch - nice patio on the water. Erin is an excellent service. Friendly staff.

I'd give this 1000 stars if I could. Welcoming staff, delish food and a great brunch menu. The cocktails are made with care and the flavors are amazing! Get the mussels and don't be ashamed to drink the broth. Everyone had smiles on the face, our waiter Rory and bartender Sophie enjoyed talking with us just as much as we did with them. The manager was just a friendly - it starts at the top. Can't wait to come back ! read more

the food was excellent the ambience was just right to have a fine meal. I would highly recommend this place the service was extremely fast as well read more

Location right by the water. Had some drinks and food at the bar. Dina the bartender was very friendly and provided great service!

We were walking around and needed to rest and eat. Our server Josh was wonderful. I finally ordered the New England Clam Chowder. This had bacon, potatoes, and clams. This was delicious. Josh encouraged me to try the lobster roll. Oh my. New cook in the kitchen. For some reason he added parsley to the lobster. I tried to eat it and I just could not eat it. They took it off the bill and sure enough the cook altered the lobster. Kinda disappointed. Josh then brought us a complimentary tiramisu. That was delicious. Stop and check this place out. read more

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Decidedly mediocre food, small portions, and too expensive.... (2 people, $160 with the 20% tip). And our reservation came with a time-limit. But to make matters worse, when we asked for 2 or 3 additional, small toast pieces to go with an expensive, small, Ricotta cheese appetizer and were told we would have to pay extra for it !!!!!! ???????? What ???????? For the sake of the server we didn't make a scene, and declined their cheapskate offer, but it made the entire experience unpleasant for my wife and I, affecting our night out, and put the unfortunate server in an embarrassing position. Shame on management.... Felt like we were being mocked, disrespected and ridiculed. There are many much better options in the area.... Turner's, Dube's, Mile-Marker.... and many others, from Revere to Salem to Gloucester/Essex/Ipswich. We ain't going back there again.... read more

By the water!? Sign me up! The landing had good service and very accommodating for your needs. Beet salad was fire, and try the French onion soup! Inside or outside seating. And in a cooler month like March, heated outside seating! But still allowed for some spring time breeze read more

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We were a group of 4 that walked in on a Friday evening. We were greeted right away and welcomed in by two hostess. Upon sitting our waitress was an older lady in her 50's who was the star of the night. She had great energy all night long and was pure entertainment. The manager made his rounds and was friendly saw us squinting from the sun, and addressed the blinds and later opened them back up for the views. Drinks were cold and spot on, along with refills on drinks and water. Calamari and breaded green beans were the appetizers to start and they did not disappoint they were amazing. The meals were ordered were two crispy haddock's (large portion) and great flavor, salmon which was really great, and the pasta dish and garlic bread with it was amazing. If we had room for dessert we would have ordered it. Couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

Erin was our server, she is only working Mondays and Saturdays, WORTH COMING JUST FOR HER! She gave us recommendations nearby on our honeymoon, she gave me a tide pen because I got the calamari marinara on my white shirt day 1 of our trip, she recommended entrees and we were blown away how delicious everything was!!! We got so extremely lucky to find The Landing and are strongly considering coming back one of our 4 remaining days here. We sat outside and there was a cool ocean breeze, a warm heater glow, cute string lights. COME HERE, YOU WILL RECOMMEND EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND BE A LIFELONG CUSTOMER read more

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Beautiful interior- bustling but plenty of room to sit. Menu is excellent and the food was superb. Very courteous and attentive wait staff. Prices decently reflect the quality of the food. If you have to wait to get in- do it! Well worth it. read more

The food was very good. Service was mediocre and it took a while for the waiter to receive our orders. Ambiance was amazing, and beautiful seating all around. read more

This is a cute restaurant in Marblehead on the water. It has Outdoor seating both covered and uncovered as well as indoor seating. Servers and staff are plentiful abc very attentive. The food is delicious. read more

Mixed emotions on this place. The food was very good, and eventually the service was good, but we waited 10 minutes at our table and had to get up and ask the hostesses (yes, there were two) TWICE to corral a server to take our order. Once there, the waiter seemed very very annoyed. "What is wrong with you people? You get seated in a restaurant and expect same-day service?" Bees humming around the table were bothersome, and the appetizer bread arrived with the entrees. This debacle falls on management. I will be interested to see if they respond to this review. Special acknowledgement to the young busser who was working very hard. read more

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Service - 5 Food - 5 Ambiance/feel - 5 Very good for lunch with a limited menu. Unfortunately they had sold out of lobster but that's ok - having just returned from England, we had a round with fish and chips "a la" New England. Chef Pineda was NOT in the house (REALLY!? I FINALLY COME TO SEE YOU!!! That's ok - see ya at Bettini in a couple of weeks my dear young one!) but Noel was, and his food is flawless. PERFECT Fish and chips, well seasoned, huge portion, well fried - not a peep out of grannie here (too busy eating). Our lunch companions had HUGE salads topped with a healthy portion of shrimp or salmon. SIMPLE. Clean. Relaxing view of the "parked" boats. Smell of the ocean. And being here off season made for what it wasn't... Crowded. Are there better places in the area? Probably, some of the locals told me that this is their close second favorite. I don't know, but I do know good food and service when I eat it and experience it. I read a review that cautions "young latinos" not to visit?! HMMMMM. Let's start with the fact that grannie here is young at heart and very PUERTORRICAN. It pains me to hear that they felt discriminated against, and I find it intriguing... Chef Pineda is an Irish-Colombian, his second on the helm is Latino... I'm latino and have latino sons ranging from ages 23-39 and I wouldn't hesitate to bring them in a heartbeat - they love beer, good drinks and seafood! They also behave... so I suspect HIGHLY because I KNOW my people - that something may have been "off" that day. Particularly when you drive to Boston to this location because you had a good bar experience - maybe hoping to find the young lady met the first time... (grannie has been around the block a couple of times, and yes, my baby boy went to Babbos before Batalli fell out of grace, when he was 2 years old and Emerils when he was 4, Chef Garces restaurants when he was 6... and every single time I was applauded on my kid...) - SO listen to grannie - IF you are young and latino, make a decent living and have money to spend on something other than chicken nuggets, love seafood and New England beachy-towns, you know how to clean your own apartment and cook, know how to behave in public, treat people decently and tip well and are good to your mom... give it a try. And if Chef Pineda is in, tell him his 'rican Bettini groupie said hi and said she vouches that YOU will represent your mom well! Hey CHEF! Put an arepa with seafood on the menu... I DARE YOU!!!! BUEN PROVECHO PEOPLE! read more

The Landing Restaurant - Fish and chips baby! - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

I really took a large liking to Marblehead in big thanks to The Landing. The servers were friendly and this local watering hole (no pun intended) had a great sense of community to it. During the daylight, it had relaxing views of the water and a nice ambiance. While in Marblehead I basically opted to live on lobster rolls since they're hard to get where I'm from. The Landing lobster roll did not disappoint! It was a generous portion and I appreciated it wasn't overly seasoned. They had great drinks, drink specials, and starters like the New England clam chowder. I found the atmosphere here very welcoming and calming, and we liked it so much we came here multiple times, which is something we don't always do while traveling. Beautiful views and great seafood... it's hard not to love. read more

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Who says you gotta eat seafood in Marblehead? One of the best prime ribs I've had! That is all! read more

The Landing Restaurant - Prime rib!! - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

For our last meal in New England, this restaurant was a great recommendation. The swordfish was superb and the seafood pasta surprised me by being spicy and delicious (I haven't found many spicy dishes here in New England). Our waitress, Shannon (?), was helpful and quick with putting in our order and suggesting wine/beer. The ambiance of the restaurant is definitely date night but with a homey/casual feel. I just wish the weather was better so we could view the light house from the deck. read more

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The fish was great and the ambiance was fun. Wouldn't recommend anyone going here with celiacs.

The worst restaurant I've ever been to. The food was honestly disgusting and I am not picky. I had two black hairs baked into the haddock. (Picture attached) On top of that, the waiter accidentally spilled the plates he was carrying on myself and my purse. Totally ok- I know accidents happen. He was very apologetic, but It is an expensive bag that was now stained with red marinara sauce from our calamari appetizer. After all of this, the manager apologized and brought over the check for us to pay! We had only ordered one drink and two appetizers at this point & sent back our entrees due to the hairs. Absolutely insane customer service! The owner was there and didn't even bother to come over to our table. On the way out, he asked us to give them another try and said "I'm not sure what happened today". Our waiter was very kind and attentive but the customer service from the management was awful. Stay far away!! read more

The Landing Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

A friend and I made 11:15 brunch reservations and arrived around 10:45am to grab a coveted parking spot. We stood in line with the pre-opening crowd and were seated early (and on the patio)! much to our delight. We had plans for brunch fair but the specials were too good to pass up so we had lunch and cocktails instead. The server was a total sweetheart and took my friends food allergy very seriously (he even went so far as to check behind the bar and read the labels to ensure no cross-contamination or secret ingredients). It was a wonderful experience and we were in and out of there in what seemed like a very relaxing 45 minutes. Great spot on the water and a finely-tuned front and back of the house staff made it such a memorable experience! read more

The Landing Restaurant - lunch special - grilled snapper, lightly battered tempura shrimp, fingerling potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

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I had written an extremely negative review, but this was for the previous iteration of this restaurant. The current version has incredible food and an incredible atmosphere. Those currently running it have done an amazing job. It is considerably more upscale than it previously was, but I have not had fish cooked better in this area. read more