Kristi's Guidebook
Food scene
Settler
2 Lynde StDate night /Special Occasion
Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square WRestaurant at the hotel
Date night /Special Occasion
Antique Table Restaurant
19 Crest AveDate night /Special Occasion
Not a seafood lover, but hear everyone rave about it
68 locals recommend
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church StNot a seafood lover, but hear everyone rave about it
Rockafellas
231 Essex StBest people watching
Bambolina
288 Derby StAuthentic wood fired pizza, with a nice sized street side patio.
Our first impression was that this restaurant looked like a tourist hangout, but after trying it I was completely wrong.
Everything here is great, especially the steak tips and burgers.
13 locals recommend
Village Tavern
168 Essex StOur first impression was that this restaurant looked like a tourist hangout, but after trying it I was completely wrong.
Everything here is great, especially the steak tips and burgers.
Bella Verona
107 Essex StHaven’t been, but hear great things about the atmosphere and food
Adriatic Restaurant
155 Washington StGreat pizza with plenty of veggie options. Comic themed.
26 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StGreat pizza with plenty of veggie options. Comic themed.
I haven’t been personally (moved here during covid) but hear great things.
From their website:
“ bohemian outpost offering hard-to-come-by craft beer, coffee, and light food.”
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StI haven’t been personally (moved here during covid) but hear great things.
From their website:
“ bohemian outpost offering hard-to-come-by craft beer, coffee, and light food.”
They serve more than the name implies. Great breakfast place the locals go to.
46 locals recommend
Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StThey serve more than the name implies. Great breakfast place the locals go to.
Essex's N.Y. Pizza & Deli
2 E India Square MallUgly Mug Diner
122 Washington StChezCasa
97 Bridge StreetThe Lobster Shanty
25 Front StBoston Hot Dog Company
60 Washington StreetLongboards Restaurant & Bar
76 Wharf StMercy Tavern
148 Derby StBoston Burger Company
1105 Massachusetts AveMinzu Sushi
142 Canal StreetNot a seafood lover, but hear everyone rave about it
Where the locals go. Great bar/comfort food, TVs with the game on
7 locals recommend
Major Magleashe's Pub
268 Washington StreetWhere the locals go. Great bar/comfort food, TVs with the game on
All Souls Lounge
282 Derby StreetDessert
Goodnight Fatty
1 Washington SquareA must
Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex StMelt Ice Cream
60 Washington StGreat ice cream right around the block
A&J King Artisan Bakers
139 Boston StSandwiches, Pastries, and Bread
Ziggy's & Sons Donuts
2 Essex StMom and pop donut shop
Emergency
Salem Hospital
81 Highland AveFast Food
Wendy's
91 Lafayette StSightseeing
Derby Wharf Light Station
Pickering Wharf Marina
23 Congress St