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restaurants
Looking for a place to eat in the Ipswich area? There are lots of good restaurants and enough choices to make everyone happy. Here's some of our recommendations:
 Black Cow Tap & Grill - 16 Bay Rd. (Rte. 1A) South Hamilton, MA, 01982-2202 (978) 468-1166
Casual and fine dining mix together at this bistro, home to both good burgers and creative American seafood dishes. A small but active bar scene is great for after-hours socializing.
Glenn's Restaurant & Cool Bar - 44 Merrimac St. (bet Green & Winter Sts.) Newburyport, MA, 01950-2574 (978) 465-3811
Sit back and relax with a pineapple martini while sampling innovative New American dishes from an ever-changing menu at this funky local favorite.
Il Moro - 143 Pleasant St. (Washington St.) Marblehead, MA, 01945-2336 (781) 639-8682
Marblehead residents appreciate this Mediterranean-Italian for its large portions of classic dishes and excellent wine selection.
Landing - 81 Front St. (State St.) Marblehead, MA, 01945-3201 (781) 631-1878
Boasting a beautiful setting right on the harbor, this seafood house features two different menus: at the "casual" bar, you can lunch on inexpensive pub fare like lobster rolls, while in the more upscale main dining room, you can order creative New American dishes.
Legal Sea Foods - Rtes. 114 & 128 Peabody, MA, 01960 (978) 532-4500
Simple preparations of excellent, fresh seafood and world-famous clam chowder are this classic's claim to fame. Quintessential New England restaurant! Get there early - they don't take reservations. Worth the wait at the bar.
Tom Shea's - 122 Main St./Rte. 133 Essex, MA, 01929 (978) 768-6931
This waterfront Essex seafood house features a lovely view of the Ipswich River. Kick back and enjoy traditional New England dishes that are simple but incredibly fresh.
Trattoria Il Panino - 126 Washington St. Marblehead, MA, 01945-3538 (781) 631-3900
This Italian chain is a reliable bet for tasty, well-prepared pizzas and pastas.
Woodman's - 119 Main St./Rte. 133 (Willow Ct.) Essex, MA, 01929 (978) 768-6057
This Essex icon (circa 1914) is an enduring favorite, a classic New England seafood shack where fried clams were allegedly invented. Self-service and picnic tables make it ultra-casual, but these masters of the Fry-o-later put together the best clambake around.
Lyceum Bar & Grill - 43 Church St., Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-7665
The Lyceum is the location of the rehearsal dinner. It's located in Salem in a 19th century building where Alexander Graham Bell made the first long distance telephone call. Today, it features global cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Menu
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