Best Fun Restaurants in Manchester-by-the-Sea

23 restaurants available nearby

1. 35 Beach

4.5

Awesome(71)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manchester-by-the-Sea

Come experience the fresh flavors of New England at 35 Beach. Our local seafood dishes with an Italian and Japanese influence are sure to please, and our bar has something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

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2. The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex

4.5

Awesome(249)

Price: Moderate

• American • Essex

Booked 1 time 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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3. Mile Marker One Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1829)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Gloucester

Booked 5 times today

Mile Marker One waterfront restaurant offers four season indoor dining and igloo dining on the marina with stunning views of fishing boats, some you'll recognize from television. We offer the freshest seafood, locally sourced direct from fishermen. The grass fed beef is amazing and you're never going to leave our restaurant hungry. We have fresh local clams, fresh local lobster, hake, halibut, and a stunning lobster grilled cheese sandwich with sage butter. We're about friends, family, fun and we even have music some Wednesdays. Local bartenders are always coming up with new drinks like our signature "Purple Rain." We host the Blue Fin Blowout each year in July.

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4. Ledger Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2627)

Price: Expensive

• American • Salem

Booked 16 times today

This historically unique location houses the new restaurant from Matt O'Neil chef/owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn. O'Neil collaborates with Executive Chef, Daniel Gursha, formerly of Bambara, Cambridge and A Voce and Bouley in New York City, offering a progressive New England concept, where traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques will be elevated with 21st-century resources.

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5. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1722)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gloucester

Booked 21 times today

1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar is super fun! Located on the second-floor with an oceanfront dining deck, it offers spectacular ocean views. You can enjoy delicious Modern American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The ambience is loved by many, with reviews mentioning 'beautiful setting', 'lovely atmosphere' and 'good varied menu'. Plus, they've got a new oyster bar that's a real treat! So, if you're looking for a light-hearted take on the region’s culinary delights, this is the place to be!

6. The Babe

4.6

Exceptional(63)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 1 time 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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7. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.6

Exceptional(424)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Booked 4 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.

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8. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.5

Awesome(298)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 10 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!

9. The Derby

4.7

Exceptional(244)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

*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.

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10. Daniella's Ristorante - Peabody

4.6

Exceptional(2647)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Peabody

Booked 45 times today

Daniella’s Ristorante is best described as a true Italian dining experience... Classic Italian dishes, an elegant European-inspired wine list, and creative cocktails in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with the hint of big city charm you have come to love from our restaurants.

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Greater Boston •63 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Staff are always friendly and food excellent! Has become one of our new favorite places to dine.
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35 BeachPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manchester-by-the-Sea
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4.5
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Bill
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Once again M1M exceeded expectations for us and our guests. Again Yuri was gracious and professional as she always is. Thanks again for maintaining quality food and service.
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Mile Marker One RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Gloucester
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4.6
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Danvip
Greater Boston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The restaurant was great. The food was outstanding: an order of popovers to start, a roasted duck breast for me, a baked salmon for my wife left us so full we couldn’t get to dessert. The parking was a challenge and it was pretty noisy but our server, Martina, was attentive and friendly so we were very happy with the whole experience and will definitely be back
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Ledger Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Salem
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4.6
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Mauravip
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
From the drinks to the food - everything was delicious at 1606! We shared quahogs and crab dip for appetizers and then shared the fish and chips and mac and cheese for dinner. We were too full for dessert, but maybe next time! Our waiter was friendly, attentive and efficient. It was our first time dining here and we will be back.
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1606 Restaurant and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• American• Gloucester
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4.7
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Carolyn
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 6, 2024
The restaurant and food is really good. 3 of us had great meals, 2 of us took home. Large portions. We felt bad for our server. Only 2 on, others called out. So they were running around inside and outside!! Crazy and crowded. But still delish.
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The Farm Bar and Grille - EssexPrice: Moderate• American• Essex
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4.5

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. 35 Beach

2. The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex

3. Mile Marker One Restaurant

4. Ledger Restaurant & Bar

5. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

6. The Babe

7. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

8. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

9. The Derby

10. Daniella's Ristorante - Peabody

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