Best Steak Restaurants in Swampscott

We had dinner last night at Ocean Prime. There was a little mixup with my request to be in one of the smaller rooms as they are much quieter. The staff was very understanding about the situation. We were a party of three and as this was Valentine’s Weekend they did not have a table for three. They made every effort to accommodate us and they made a table for three in one of the smaller rooms. Our server was excellent and the food was also excellent. This is a wonder restaurant for the atmosphere, service and food!

If you value quality over price, this is the spot. Look, a good meal isn't cheap. You pay for good quality, superb preparation, and excellent service, and Pellana has it all. Our server, Teddy, was on point. Phenomenal service, he was knowledgeable, witty, and best of all, returned to the table right when we needed him without hovering. That's a skill most don't have. We started with the bacon wrapped scallops, and hubby had to grab a bosshog x, I was a bit more moderate with a widow jane. Now, the food. THE FOOD!!!! The best steak I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Perfectly seared outside. A perfect Med cook all the way through from end to end.. I had it topped oscar style. Great bernaise sauce, and we shared the garlic mashed potand creamed corn, which has a lovely hint of roasted red pepper, not spicy, but just the little something needed to cut the sweetness of the corn. hubby had the veal chop. Again, the preparation was flawless, I've never seen a veal chop so perfectly cooked all the way through. The drinks were also well poured and unique, I tried the seaside toast, glenfiddich with a smoked cherry wood presentation. He had the smokehouse, with mezcal. Finished off the meal with a creme brule and pistachio martini. Loved every bite and sip. Can't wait to go back.

Amazing service on busy Valentine's Day! Our server paced our orders perfectly. Excellent cocktails. Lovely Caesar salad and shrimp scampi for starters. Our server checked on us often and bus staff were on top of clearing at just the right time. Tables are very small and crowd easily! Barely any elbow room. ( Our only nit pick) Delicious boar ragu over parpadelle and a likewise veal/ braised beef stuffed pasta were al dente and beautifully presented. Huge wine list. We split a pistachio semifreddo- we were stuffed and happy!

Was unexpectedly amazed by how good the food was! I came here on Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend and the god was outstanding! The steak was cooked to perfection! The steak melted in your mouth good! Shrimp was perfectly cooked and the Mai Tai’s, Mai Tai’d!! I was wavy off them and ended it off with an amazing expresso martini that came topped with a surprise!

Great date night, cozy little spot with great service, tasty drinks and excellent food. Shared a caprese salad, which was beautiful. I had chicken penne vodka and my partner had haddock over risotto. We sat in the bar area. Bartender was great. Good spot, check it out.