Best Casual Restaurants in Manchester-by-the-Sea

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1. The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Essex

Booked 6 times today

Located on Western Avenue (Route 22) in Essex, The Farm Bar & Grille serves traditional American comfort food, barbecue dishes, extensive spirits and a large selection of wines and beers. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and has an outdoor dining area for those who prefer a more lively casual dining experience.

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2. Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

4.8

Exceptional(1672)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danvers

Booked 35 times today

HOMEMADE ITALIAN DISHES, SANDWICHES, SALADS AND DESSERTSOur made to order take-out menu has been updated and reflects all of your Daniella's Cafe favorites including TRUFFLE FRIES!! Also, our "Family Dinners" are now able to be ordered any time of day! Did someone say Tenderloin and Risotto for lunch?? Yum! We still have our cases stocked with Prepared Foods and Pastries available for purchase in our Market. Don't forget to snag that bottle of White or Red to complete your Italian experience. Remember our motto EAT PASTA...DRINK WINE...BE ITALIAN!

3. The Babe

4.6

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to your friend neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Tucked away on Lafayette Park, just a block from the downtown and seaport neighborhoods of Salem, MA, The Babe is the perfect place to rendezvous after work for a cocktail, grab a bite with friends, or get together for a late night celebration. We take pride in our scratch kitchen with a menu inspired by Northeast sandwich culture and cuisine; touching on fan favorites from Philly to NY, and of course, Boston! Our menu includes specialties like house-ground cheese burgers, loaded Italian subs with freshly sliced salumi, crispy and cheesy mozzarella pockets, crispy wings, and more. The dining room and bar have a casual but intimate feel with high ceilings, updated vintage architectural features, and warm deco-lighting. The Babe also features live performances several nights a week as well as a cozy backyard patio in the warm weather season. Parties larger than 10 guests should contact the restaurant directly for booking

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4. Pellana Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4138)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Peabody

Booked 75 times today

We serve the finest Prime Grade Steaks and Chops as well as the freshest seafood that arrives daily and is simply prepared to express its true flavor. Our award winning wine list is a shining example of our caliber of restaurant. It boasts over 400 bottles of the finest varietals from The United States, Italy, France, Germany, South America & beyond. Come join us for an intimate dinner, a gathering of friends & family or a nightcap at the bar. We’ll show you why so many call us the North Shore’s best "Boston Experience."

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5. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1748)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gloucester

Booked 29 times today

Voted Best of North Shore Magazine Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best Waterview Dining" and Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best AlFresco Dining".Delicious cuisine with ocean views. Located on the second-floor, our restaurant and bar offers an oceanfront dining deck showcasing New England coastal dining at its best. Celebrate delicious Modern American cuisine with fresh local ingredients by our Chef and his culinary team. The tasteful décor, seaside vistas and comfortable atmosphere provide a dining experience unlike any other in the area. Relax and unwind in cozy elegance at the oceanfront bar, by the fireplace or out by the firepit on the deck, or dine on our fresh catch at our new oyster bar. With a plenty of seats to encourage community gatherings, enjoy a light-hearted take on the region’s culinary delights.

6. Ellis Square Social

4.5

Awesome(690)

Price: Moderate

• International • Beverly

Booked 16 times today

Ellis Square Social is a neighborhood restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in historic Ellis Square, in the heart of downtown Beverly. Our Depression era building features a bustling dining room, with an authentic tin ceiling, reclaimed wood floor, period lighting, and tufted banquette, providing a warm and comfortable space for an evening out. Casual diners have the choice to seat at our beautiful cast pewter bar for a classic cocktail or craft beer as well as high tops around the bar and counter seating on the window overlooking Cabot Street. At Ellis Square Social, we believe in serving an outstanding home-made product in a sustainable and responsible way, while helping the local economy by buying from local producers.

7. A & B Burgers

4.6

Exceptional(346)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Beverly

Booked 17 times today

A&B Burgers is one of those restaurants, one that has transitioned into a dining scene based around hospitality, creative menus and a space driven by the energy of the bar. Not everyone feels like eating a burger and with that in mind, we built a menu that offers options for those times. We have guests who have been dining with us for 8 years now and have never eaten one of our award-winning burgers, instead, they enjoy sharing a few small plates to start and then order entrees with a bottle of wine. Just because we are so well known for our award-winning burgers doesn’t mean that’s all we do well. You’ll need to come in and experience this for yourselves and we promise you it will be worth it!veryone isn’t looking for the same casual restaurant experience that is so common these days. We are working daily to elevate our restaurant from a predictable neighborhood restaurant to one that offers a change from the norm and excites with each visit.

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8. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.6

Exceptional(431)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Booked 12 times today

Bonefish Harrys is a west coast style tiki themed restaurant featuring west coast tacos, fresh local fish, great smash burgers, handcrafted tiki cocktails as well as steak, chicken and vegetarian options. We are located a short 2 minute walk to The Cabot theatre and a quick ten minute Uber ride from downtown Salem.

9. Post

4.6

Exceptional(154)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hamilton

Booked 18 times today

Even though Post is a new name for most of us, it has been an important part of South Hamilton history since 1924. The historic building at 16 Bay Rd. was home to the South Hamilton Post Office, and a place for residents to send and pick up letters. In response to the Great Depression, and a drop in the postage rate (from three cents to 2 cents), the Postmaster added more opportunities for residents to pick up their mail. At Post, which at the time was known as “the brick block building”, letters were piled on a table, and a bell was rung to let residents know that they could come and retrieve their mail. Keeping with that tradition, guests of Post will have an opportunity to “Ring the Bell”, which signifies that they have bought a beer for our hard working kitchen and waitstaff. Whether you are coming in to dine with family and friends, grabbing a drink and an appetizer, or picking up takeout on the way home, Post is here for you – rain or shine.

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10. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

4.4

Awesome(884)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Salem

Booked 4 times today

2 floors boasting spectacular views of the Salem Harbor, offering waterfront dining on our seasonalpatio. Featuring fresh seafood, raw bar, pizzas and sandwiches, 20 craft beers and cocktails.

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Tanya
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We made a reservation weeks in advance for my boyfriend's birthday. When we arrived, the host and hostess were very professional. I left a note about his birthday and this was acknowledged throughout the evening. We were seated promptly and ordered with our server, who was fantastic the entire evening, a real pro! The appetizer, entree, and desserts were all delicious and we can't wait to return.
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Pellana SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Peabody
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4.8
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BenVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nice classic italian with inviting decor. Good service. Good wine options. Tasty (but large) food portions. Warm, cozy atmosphere. Will go back.
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Daniella's Cafe & Market - DanversPrice: Moderate• Italian• Danvers
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4.8
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K
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very good We all had a lovely time . Plenty of tea w honey. I even saved the small honey jars. They were so cute. I will recycle them and use them again. I couldn’t seem to think they would go in the trash. We all ordered from menu. You could get the buffet but choose to order. I had the veggie quiche. Delicious. Everyone one else was happy at our table. Nice relaxing atmosphere. ❤️❤️💜💜Happy New year All
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1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• American• Gloucester
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4.7
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Linda
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
First time there. Really extensive menu! Great service and good food.
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The Farm Bar and Grille - EssexPrice: Moderate• American• Essex
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4.5
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Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Our Bartender was excellent! The food was amazing! We got the steak and eggs and the breakfast wrap! Absolutely amazing!! Can’t wait to go back! But the star was the lemon ricotta donuts served warm with homemade jam!!!
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The BabePrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.6

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex

2. Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

3. The Babe

4. Pellana Steakhouse

5. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

6. Ellis Square Social

7. A & B Burgers

8. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

9. Post

10. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

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