Best Casual Restaurants in Lynn

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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BostonBoston Metro North

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Back BayBeacon HillBeverlyCambridgeCharlestownDanvers

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

173 restaurants available nearby

1. Toscana Forno

4.7

Exceptional(401)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Peabody

Booked 33 times today

At Toscana Forno, we want you to feel like you’re at home. That’s why we’re so excited about our new restaurant in South Peabody.When you step through the doors of Toscana Forno, you’ll be transported from your everyday life into a place where no one is rushing around, there’s no stress and everyone is having fun. You can relax with friends, enjoy the company of family or even just take some time out for yourself and sit back with a glass of wine while you wait for your meal—or two.What makes us different? Well, we’ve got an amazing, knowledgeable staff and exciting menu full of delicious comfort food that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest eater in your group (and if it doesn’t, you can always order something else!). We also serve up some seriously delicious drinks that pair perfectly with our food!We’re open seven days a week and have plenty of space for large groups or smaller gatherings too—whatever kind of night you’re looking for, we’ve got it covered!

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2. Paradiso Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(505)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Swampscott

Booked 6 times today

Paradiso Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant located across from the Swampscott train station. Small kitchen with big flavors. Executive Chef Benedetto Carenza from Avellino, Italy prepares Italian cuisine that will make you want to lick your plate. All menu items are cooked to order. Quality is our number one priority. Enjoy the ambiance of our “soon” newly renovated lounge and dining room. The casual atmosphere of our lounge offers 6 flat screen TVs, along with our dining room, outdoor heated patio and outdoor tent.

3. The Babe

4.8

Exceptional(70)

$$$$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. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.7

Exceptional(334)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 9 times today

Nathaniel’s Restaurant at the Hawthorne Hotel offers a perfect start and end to any day. The morning hours are bright with the wall of windows, the plates are creative and include all the Breakfast favorites; Pancakes, Waffles, our Hearty Hawthorne Breakfast, and our Famous house-made Hawthorne Corned Beef Hash!Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nathaniel’s transforms into a lounge-like atmosphere, with candles, live piano and acoustic entertainment or ambient music playing from our brass gramophone. Sit beside the baby grand piano, beneath the famed author’s portrait, or in front of the historical culinary tribute cabinet and you will find there is a reason our guests have loved Nathaniel’s Restaurant for decades.Our Tavern restaurant offers a comfortable pub style atmosphere, with our toasty fireplace and warm ambience, you can't help but sink into our comfy arm chairs, while sipping a hot toddy! Join us to experience our Executive Chef, Vanessa Still's, fantastic menu!

5. Pots

4.8

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Peabody

Booked 5 times today

Pots is on OpenTable. Make a reservation today! We look forward to seeing you

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6. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

4.5

Awesome(885)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Salem

Booked 8 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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7. Antique Table - Salem

4.4

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Salem

Booked 1 time today

We pride ourselves with being a unique restaurant on the North Shore. Our menu w/traditional Italian pasta dishes and Argentine grilled steaks make us a must try and unique restaurant experience.

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8. Polcari's - Saugus

4.6

Exceptional(310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Saugus

Booked 5 times today

Authentic Family Style Cuisine. Our famous Regina Pizza is available at all of our Polcari's locations. In addition we serve very authentic Italian cuisine. Most of the menu items are old family recipes straight from Boston's North End.

9. The Derby

4.5

Awesome(253)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 2 times today

*WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATION THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENTLocated within walking distance to Salem Old Town Hall & Witch History Museum right in the heart of downtown Salem, The Derby is scratch restaurant focused on unique, locally sourced, American fare with great and unique cocktails and a vast selection of Draft Beer! We have large televisions throughout the restaurant, windows from ceiling to floor, and a beautiful patio for those warm days! Whether you are out to watch the game, catch up with old friends, or just enjoy a nice night out on the town, The Derby is here to meet all of your needs. Feel free to ask our team for recommendations if you are visiting form out of town... Salem is not just about the witches.*Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm*We do apologize but we do not take reservations for outdoor seating. The patio is sat on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for understanding.

10. La Hacienda

4.5

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Revere

La Hacienda Restaurant serves Mexican and El Salvadorian food. It has live music, a full bar and it is open late until 2 am. La Hacienda Restaurant serves fresh home cooking style food every day. It has an English and Spanish menu.Appetizers include buffalo wings, Salvadorian enchiladas, picada and queso fundido. Choose from traditional Mexican dishes like burritos, tacos, nachos or flautas served with a side of rice and beans. Other food is available including fish and seafood plates, soups, carne asada, bistec encebollado and your choice of fajitas.

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Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place to Drink and Dine. My teenage daughter loves their pizza . They have great specials
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Toscana FornoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Peabody
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4.7
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LauraH
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a wonderful first visit to Pots. Lovely server who explained everything very clearly. Lots of options and customization for different dietary & spice preferences. We loved the marinated beef, pork dumplings, and happily enjoyed broth soaked broccoli with the ramen toward the end of the meal. We’d love to go back with friends in the future.
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PotsPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Peabody
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4.8
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Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Very friendly owner and staff. Second time dining here - consistently outstanding.
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.7
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Megan
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Delicious food, fantastic cocktails, excellent conversation with the bartender.
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The BabePrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.8
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Laurie
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Café Paradiso never disappoints! The freshness and quality and variety of food offerings is outstanding. Kudos to one of the best bartenders ever, Kim, thank you for some really wonderful drinks consistently! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The staff makes you feel like part of the family. It’s one of our favorite places.
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Paradiso RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Swampscott
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4.9

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