Village Pancake House

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.

**Classic local watering hole with solid food and atmosphere**…read more The Chote Pub is definitely a neighborhood spot through and through. You can tell the regulars get priority attention from the bartenders, but we eventually got taken care of too - just be prepared to be patient if it's busy and you're a new face. The food was good with very generous portions that definitely give you your money's worth. Drinks were well-made and hit the spot. We loved the setup for watching football - great views of the games from multiple angles around the bar. **Important heads-up: This is a CASH ONLY establishment.** Make sure you stop at an ATM before you arrive, or you'll be making a quick exit to find one. The vibe here is very much old-school local pub - if that's your scene, you'll love it. If you're looking for something more polished or trendy, this might not be your spot. We enjoyed the unpretentious atmosphere and will likely be back, but it's definitely worth knowing what you're walking into first. Bottom line: Come for honest pub fare, generous portions, cold drinks, and a genuine local experience. Just bring cash!

Bar

Steak Tips, Squash, and Rice

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Beer

The Brown Dog

3.4(80 reviews)

2.9 mi

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.

I want to clarify that this has nothing to do with the food. As the food that I got was delicious,…read moreI wanted a balt sandwich But I didn't want the avocado lettuce and tomatoes. I understand that's probably not their favorite thing, but at the same time, I don't think I was asking for anything super complicated, but I want to clarify that the actual restaurant is very cute and it was the waitress who decided to roll her eyes when I asked to accommodate my food.I am was doing it to multiple people. My mom had not seen it but had she seen it. I would have easily closed her menu and told her.We will go somewhere else because her attitude was too much. It looks like i'm not the first person, and hopefully i'm the last and that this restaurant finally understands that they can't have waitresses, that do not want to be polite.

Chicken pot pie special - solid comfort food

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1640 Hart House

3.9(282 reviews)

2.2 mi

•$$$

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

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.

French onion soup

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Fox Creek Tavern

3.4(137 reviews)

1.9 mi

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 food wasn't anything special. The steak tips were ordered medium but came out med-rare (which…read moreis fine for me. I prefer medium but enjoy med-rare) but the also were burnt on the outside. Well beyond "a little char". The brisket was cut strangely thin and was like eating salted beef. In fact everything was too salty. The broccoli wasn't trimmed so all the dirty stem ends were unappealing and I removed them myself. The mashed were way too salty as well. We split a ceaser to start and there was barely any dressing but once we got more it was better. The dressing was fantastic, not a good as the Hart House but still good. Drinks were good and had a good price We won't return.

Fig and Pig Flatbread

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Ginger ale

Riverview Restaurant

4.3(240 reviews)

3.0 mi

I love this place. It's a local pizza and bar must go to. The pizzas are nicely priced. I really…read moreliked the Kielbasa pizza. Friendly staff. It is old school decor. You will feel like you walked back in time at least 50 years. Lots of regulars and for a good reason. Nothing fancy, just an honest neighborhood vibe.

The prices have increased a bit, but the pizza is still great! Had to grab some since we were in…read morethe area from Florida and nobody makes good pizza in Fla. Thanks Riverview for staying just the way we love you! See you again next year!

Inside

One Pepperoni in the back mushroom pizza in front outstanding and delicious

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The picture speaks for itself Delicious

The Ipswich Inn

4.1(54 reviews)

2.9 mi

Love them! Super…read moreclean comfortable rooms, FABULOUS breakfasts, and so reasonably priced. And the TV WORKS ! Also, the house is so historic, and the owner is a jewel! ,

I liked this place. It was a cute little breakfast place. Friendly staff and great service. Enjoyed…read morethe food, it was large portions. Recommend for a brunch spot in the area.

Ollie - resident cat

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The Veranda Suite

Heart and Soul Cafe

4.1(145 reviews)

2.9 mi

everyone is very nice. the vibe gives 2017 with all the tye dye. i love the waffles, its a heart…read moreshape! it tastes good with nutella

Tried a new place for breakfast this trip! The ambiance is very groovy. Indoor and outdoor seating…read moreis nice! We had the bacon eggs Benedict.....I love a good Benedict and this one was decent. My issue was it came with homefries-- I don't eat much of these because it's a bit heavy for me, so asked to sub for something like fruit-- was told it would be an additional charge. At $15, I would have thought a sub would be OK, but instead I did not get anything.... just didn't want to waste potatoes! Service was a little chaotic but we made it through! Will most likely try another new place next time we're in town.

Inside of Cafe

Sausage, Egg and potatoes

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Mimosa

Casey J's Tavern

2.6(18 reviews)

1.5 mi

We had another great meal at Casey J's, the pulled pork was great as always and my first time…read moregetting the Prime Rib special - a huge cut! Check them out if you're in the area.

Went for first time after switching from ABBQ. I had the brisket....really, Really, REALLY bad!…read more Fat galore...made it home, six miles or so and upchucked the dinner...awful, never going back EVER!

Prime Rib Special

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Quesadilla with beef brisket and waffle fries.

Grove at Briar Barn Inn

4.2(139 reviews)

0.3 mi

enjoyed a wonderful birthday celebration with friends. Server was fun and friendly and made our…read morecelebration extra enjoyable. The food was delicious (street corn and crab cakes were our fav) cocktails were fabulous! We can't wait to return.

I really wanted to love this place, but it has fallen a little short for me both times I have…read morevisited. When you walk in, the place is beautiful- sort of modern rustic chic with beautiful string lights. We ordered mussels and wine to start. Mussels were fantastic. Meaty, flavorful and plenty for everyone. The entree is where it fell short for me. I got the shrimp pasta. While the flavor was there, when I cut into the shrimp they still looked pretty translucent to me. After eating one and cutting up a few others, I felt that they were undercooked. The waitress said they wouldn't cook them more but she could bring the plate back and ask if they were cooked through. My plate came back and I was told they were cook so I sat there pushing soft, nasty shrimp around my plate while just eating spaghetti. My boyfriend asked for a medium burger and it was definitely rare to medium rare. When this happens, generally you offer to bring out new protein cooked again or ask if the guest wants something else but I was just left to feel like I was nuts. Whatever, into dessert. Now for dessert, I thought we'd try the cookies and ice cream. cookies were completely raw ( not just soft) and also not hot and the ice cream on the plate looked like it was pre scooped and refrozen. While I loved the concept of this place. Relaxing getaway where you can just do it all onsite, I honestly would spare yourselves the experience of the restaurant or order fish and chips or fried chicken) and just dine in Newburyport.

Grove's main dining area and bar

Summer menu items - Salmon and fresh pasta

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Grove's cocktails on the patio.

Rusty Can

4.4(647 reviews)

4.4 mi

Skeptical at first. Blew me out out of the water. Used to go to 603 and wait two hours. Walked…read moreright in ordered and had my food in 15min. I don't know what you're doing to that brisket but dont change ever.

Food was amazing! Our waitress Mary was so kind and the vibe was great! Everything was so good but…read morethe brisket was the best. Will definitely be back!

Specials on board

Smoked Brisket 3 Way (Special)

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Root beer

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Matt D.

11 years ago

Decided to give this place a try after driving past it so many times. I walked in with my girlfriend and waited at the host station to put our names in, there was a middle aged man taking names. A young pleasant greeter came over and asked how many. And offered to show us to a table. We took maybe three steps before the gentleman (I use this term lightly) began scolding her. I turned around to sr what was going on, he asked if my name was frank (not sure the relevance of this as the young lady only asked how many in the party) I said no, he rolled his eyes, my girlfriend said we are with her pointing to the greeter, the guy sighed again and said "well did you put your name in?" I was confused at this point and said no again and started to walk back over to put my name in. Before I could say anything he said "so? What is your name?" Like my mere presence was a burdening him. I said "no thanks we will go" and he instantly changed his tone. I told him thank you for being rude to us the young lady the moment we walked in and left. First time ever going in and the guy who I can only assume was in charge was not only rude but down right mean. First impressions are everything, I can say for sure I will not be going back after that treatment. read more

Marissa M.

9 years ago

Love the pancake house! My family has been coming here for literally forever. It's super old school and kind of slow (think that it's run for older people) but the hostess is super friendly and always remembers us and the food is great. It's definitely not your average trendy brunch spot, but more of a cute townie hub. There's usually a long wait on weekends (in the summer you can sit outside in the garden while you wait and sip coffee - so pretty!) so make sure to plan for that. I especially love the eggs Benedict and the sweet steamed apples - I don't eat super sweet breakfast food but my fam gets the pancakes and waffles a lot, they're known for them here obviously! I don't think they serve alcohol so be aware of that before you go. read more

Robert S.

9 years ago

Gross. The food is mediocre at best and is not worth the long wait or the Disgusting atmosphere and building. I'm no snob but the restaurant is made out of old trailers or something because its dank, sinking into the ground and covered in laminate and 50s wallpaper. All things considered this is a skip. read more

Kim D.

10 years ago

Great service, great food, great prices. It takes me back in time to when people cared about doing a good job and about each other. We moved to the area recently and we go there whenever we get the chance. If you haven't been you do not know what you are missing. read more

Donna H.

5 years ago

My family and I bern coming here for years for pancakes. I love the strawberry pancakes too with their maple syrup. It's something you should try. read more

laura m.

8 years ago

Been going here over 20 years... love love love! Great staff, great food, consistently.

Chris A.

15 years ago

Great place to eat. They give u big portions of food. Great atmosphere.

Virginia M.

Elite 23

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526

14 years ago

Had the pumpkin pancakes! Delicious! Very friendly staff. Would return.

Sherri M.

10 years ago

best breakfast around, great for dinner and lunch as well!

Kevin C.

776

11 years ago

It's a good place to take your retired parents.

Erica B.

12 years ago

Great food and service!

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