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Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe, Swampscott, MA

Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe

3.9
3.9
733 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe is perched on Black Will's Cliff, on Greater Boston's North Shore. The Athanas family restaurants are known for excellent seafood and American cuisine.

We do not accept reservations for The Tavern or deck.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 595-5735
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Swampscott
  • Cross street
    Rt. 129
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe offers a nostalgic dining experience with "excellent food, excellent service in a great environment." Known for its "amazing popovers" and fresh seafood, it boasts stunning ocean views. While some decor may feel dated, the restaurant remains a beloved classic on the North Shore, offering memorable meals and attentive service.

733 Reviews
  1. Conrad

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Anthony's is friendly and warm, and has excellent food. It reminds me of the way restaurants used to be with the doorman, the well dressed greeter, and the tuxedo clad waiters. They treat you like they really appreciate you being at their restaurant. It is rather special. The sirloin steak was perfectly cooked and it was spectacular. We enjoyed our evening immensely.

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  2. Stanley

    Greater Boston

    120 reviews

    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and we had a great meal with a nighttime view of the Boston skyline in the distance. It was a wonderful experience - everything a meal in the Boston area should be.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful sunset from our table. Food was excellent and our server was well experienced. I’m happy we finally made the trip.

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  4. Leo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Glad to see a North Shore tradition back in operation. The location is lovely, and the food is great. They have the best popovers, high quality meats and seafood, and the best Baked Alaska on the North Shore. Our party of eight had a wonderful experience.

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  5. Heidi

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A classic. One of the loveliest restaurants in the area with a beautiful ocean view and a light and airy interior. Service is always wonderful and there are not many places left where you are greeted by a gentleman wearing a suit and tie. Food is outstanding as is the bar service.

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  6. Rosenud

    Yosemite

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant is dated. Ceiling tiles are stained, window sills need to be painted. The interior feels abandoned. The food is good and so is the view. It seems like a large supper club that has been neglected.

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  7. paul

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food Waitstaff is very attentive and friendly

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  8. Mike

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    A favored restaurant for us. The food is always great and the service is usually good to very good. This time, the food did not disappoint, but the service was terrible from start to finish. It won’t stop us from going back…sometime….but we will not have this waitperson serve us. Management needs to screen, train and supervise better, as it is ultimately responsible.

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  9. Mary

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ambience was very special sitting by the windows overlooking the ocean. The service was exceptional and the food . We always love the fresh hot popovers. They are my family's favorite I give Anthony's a Five Star They have their own.parking lot You can get dropped off at the front door. There is plenty of handicap parking right at the door.It was my birthday so we had a great celebration 🍾 The bathroom are clean and has a lovely decor. We hope to go back soon Five Star Thank you Mary, Paul, Jan and Rich

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  10. AlminM

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was ok, not best but for the food prices we expected more. We asked for cocktail list just to be informed by our waiter that they serve only wine , no other alcohol. Ambiance was so quiet that my wife said she feels like we are on the wake not in the restaurant. And restaurant was mostly empty for Saturday night. Never again

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FAQs

Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 595-5735.

Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe is rated 3.9 stars by 733 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe

153 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rt. 129
  • Neighborhood
    Swampscott
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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