Best Casual Restaurants in Lynn

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1. The Babe

4.6

Exceptional(63)

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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2. Paradiso Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(499)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Swampscott

Booked 11 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.

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3. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.5

Awesome(299)

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!

4. Paolo's

4.7

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Saugus

Booked 5 times today

PAOLO'S is a charmingly buzzy 50-seat scratch-kitchen and bar with a core menu of refreshed Italian-American, Mediterranean, and seasonal New England recipes reflecting Boston-based chef Paul Delios’ 40-year career. At his former national award-winning restaurants (Paolo's, Meze and Kane's Donuts) Delios earned acclaim for his mountain-size heart and multi-cuisine mastery. His signature pizza crust, pasta combos and sumptuous entrées have always shined bright. Named by Boston Common Magazine in 2024 as one of Boston's best restaurants in the suburbs, with dinner and bar service Tuesday through Saturday, PAOLO'S is the first concept by boutique restaurant group Veloce Brands, LLC, founded by Delios and 25-year food and lifestyle writer, editor and communications director Jen Chase-Corwin (owner/creative director). Come for favorites. Come for specials. (And did we mention the pizza?)

5. The Derby

4.7

Exceptional(244)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 7 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.

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6. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6373)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 222 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

7. Row 34 - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(2339)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Point Channel

Booked 70 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).

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8. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

4.6

Exceptional(253)

Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Seaport

Booked 67 times today

Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple. Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home. Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pmDinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.Reservations recommended. Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins. First come first serve bar. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard. Right by the ICA

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9. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(145)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlestown

Booked 57 times today

Welcome to MonumentMonument Restaurant & Tavern, a Charlestown staple, is a lively home base for guests to enjoy creative comfort food, rotating craft beer, a thoughtful wine list, and inventive, refreshing cocktails. As Charlestown’s neighborhood spot, Monument boasts a warm, rustic dining room and bar, a seasonal sidewalk patio, and takeout and delivery options seven days a week.The rustic yet chic interior complements their menu of the same caliber. Wood-fired pizza, lemon-rosemary chicken wings, kung pao Brussels sprouts, and gnocchi bolognese are just a few of the favorite options. Not to mention, our weekend brunch is a hit with Bostonians near and far, with featuring lemon and poppyseed buttermilk pancakes and our signature "Cinnamon Toast Brunch" cocktail.Monument serves brunch, lunch, dinner and is open late and has a lengthy draught beer, cocktail and wine menu.

10. Ciao Roma

4.7

Exceptional(1024)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 45 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

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Marybeth
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The Sunday brunch is amazing. The food was so delicious got a made to order omelette that was heaven..the coffee was fantastic. Service was great even while they were very busy.
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.5
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Bunny
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
It wasn’t super busy so not noisy and our server had too much time to pay attention to us, but otherwise good.
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Paolo'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Saugus
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4.7
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Carenvip
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
We love coming to Paradiso for dinner especially when we have Michael as our server! He’s the best and the food is delicious!
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Paradiso RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Swampscott
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4.8
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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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la
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 24, 2024
First time visitor. The food was delightful! Shared a buffalo cauliflower and it was amazing! The portion was good size for 2 or more. The pork belly burger was great! Had to take 1/2 home. My friend had theFerby burger and couldn't finish hers either. Will be back for sure!
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The DerbyPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.7

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120 restaurants available nearby

1. The Babe

2. Paradiso Ristorante

3. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4. Paolo's

5. The Derby

6. Trattoria Il Panino

7. Row 34 - Boston

8. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

9. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

10. Ciao Roma

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