Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Manchester-by-the-Sea

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1. The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Essex

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.

2. 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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3. Pellana Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4117)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Peabody

Booked 56 times today

We serve the finest Prime Grade Steaks and Chops as well as the freshest seafood that arrives daily and is simply prepared to express its true flavor. Our award winning wine list is a shining example of our caliber of restaurant. It boasts over 400 bottles of the finest varietals from The United States, Italy, France, Germany, South America & beyond. Come join us for an intimate dinner, a gathering of friends & family or a nightcap at the bar. We’ll show you why so many call us the North Shore’s best "Boston Experience."

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4. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1736)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gloucester

Booked 25 times today

1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar is a haven for comfort food lovers. Its Modern American cuisine, crafted with fresh local ingredients, has been highly praised by reviewers for being 'excellent' and 'well prepared'. The restaurant's relaxed and cozy atmosphere, coupled with excellent service, has been noted as a contributing factor to its comforting dining experience. Plus, the sea views don't hurt either!

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5. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.5

Awesome(426)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Booked 6 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.

6. The Derby

4.8

Exceptional(244)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 4 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.

7. Mai Tai Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(71)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Marblehead

Booked 10 times today

Here at the Mai Tai Lounge we offer high-quality cuisine and service. There is no limit to the type of dishes that are served. Using the freshest ingredients available we offer dishes like our Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Pad Thai, Farfalle with Wild Mushroom, and many other dishes. The Mai Tai Lounge offers the finest handcrafted cocktails hands-down, drinks like our Snapchat Worthy, Best Mistake Ever, and the Yacht Club. Not to mention our list of eight differently designed Mai Tais. The restaurant has been designed to provide a high level of comfort and an overall relaxing ambience. The Mai Tai team is excited to welcome you to come sit down, relax and focus on family, friends, and the present moment.

8. Fox Creek Tavern

4.3

Awesome(690)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ipswich

Booked 3 times today

Fox Creek Tavern is a comfort food haven, known for its delicious, hot, and fresh meals. Customers frequently compare it to home-cooked meals, highlighting the excellent service and pleasant ambiance. One reviewer even mentioned it as the 'next best thing to a home cooked meal'. So, if you're in the mood for a hearty, satisfying meal in a comfortable setting, Fox Creek Tavern is the place to be.

9. A & B Burgers

4.7

Exceptional(346)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Beverly

Booked 11 times today

A&B Burgers is one of those restaurants, one that has transitioned into a dining scene based around hospitality, creative menus and a space driven by the energy of the bar. Not everyone feels like eating a burger and with that in mind, we built a menu that offers options for those times. We have guests who have been dining with us for 8 years now and have never eaten one of our award-winning burgers, instead, they enjoy sharing a few small plates to start and then order entrees with a bottle of wine. Just because we are so well known for our award-winning burgers doesn’t mean that’s all we do well. You’ll need to come in and experience this for yourselves and we promise you it will be worth it!veryone isn’t looking for the same casual restaurant experience that is so common these days. We are working daily to elevate our restaurant from a predictable neighborhood restaurant to one that offers a change from the norm and excites with each visit.

10. Pots

4.7

Exceptional(104)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Peabody

Booked 7 times today

Pots is a go-to spot for comfort food, offering a unique hot pot experience that diners love. Reviews highlight the fresh and high-quality food, with special mentions for the spicy broth and coconut chicken. The atmosphere is praised as fun and interactive, and the staff is lauded for their knowledge and attentiveness. It's a place that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed, with a great vibe that's worth a visit.

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Margaret
Greater Boston •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had an outstanding meal at Comfort Kitchen this evening. It’s off the beaten path, yet very successful for good reason. The food was uniformly delicious and unusual. The chefs clearly have a deft hand with spices. The food was extremely flavorful and well seasoned without being too spicy. The staff worked as a team, and the team members were extremely well trained, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly without being at all intrusive. We look forward to a return visit!
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4.7
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Kyle
Maine •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Family lunch after the Pops and it was wonderful. We’re a family of 6 and the food was inventive, filling, and so tasty.
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Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay
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4.5
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YvonneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was really good from the complimentary cornbread to the Boston cream pie. We had the cold plate with clams, oysters, and shrimp and a cold lobster roll. It was a slow night off-season but still amazing. Our server was attentive and the overall ambiance was nice.
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Union Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Faneuil Hall
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4.3
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gina
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious and delightful as usual! Raw bar, fish tacos, crab cakes, great wine list, thoughtful servers, great ambience.
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Row 34 - BostonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Fort Point Channel
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4.8
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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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11 restaurants available nearby

1. The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex

2. The Babe

3. Pellana Steakhouse

4. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

5. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

6. The Derby

7. Mai Tai Lounge

8. Fox Creek Tavern

9. A & B Burgers

10. Pots

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