Guidebook for Beverly
Food Scene
Great food and drinks with a casual but lively atmosphere. The pizza is spectacular and they will do takeout.
14 locals recommend
Soma
256 Cabot StGreat food and drinks with a casual but lively atmosphere. The pizza is spectacular and they will do takeout.
Hale St Tavern - 717 Hale Street Beverly, MA. Great sushi menu and fun atmosphere. Get's busy so call ahead
16 locals recommend
Hale Street
717 Hale StHale St Tavern - 717 Hale Street Beverly, MA. Great sushi menu and fun atmosphere. Get's busy so call ahead
Great option for local seafood. There is a deck you can sit outside and view the Salem Wharf.
71 locals recommend
Finz
86 Wharf StGreat option for local seafood. There is a deck you can sit outside and view the Salem Wharf.
Atomic Cafe
268 Cabot StOur favorite local coffee shop. Sandwiches are good too.
La Victoria Taqueria
6 Wallis StTasty burritos and other authentic Mexican sandwiches.
Kame
250 Cabot StSushi is great and it's right downtown Beverly.
Lively atmosphere, menu has something for everyone. Creative drink menu, and good seafood options. Live music down stairs in a cool lounge space.
57 locals recommend
Opus
87 Washington StLively atmosphere, menu has something for everyone. Creative drink menu, and good seafood options. Live music down stairs in a cool lounge space.
Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front StLocal Salem favorite coffee shop.
Don't go for the ambiance because nothing has changed since 1970, but dont be shocked to see a long line to get in, the breakfast plates are massive and cheap and very tasty.
46 locals recommend
Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StDon't go for the ambiance because nothing has changed since 1970, but dont be shocked to see a long line to get in, the breakfast plates are massive and cheap and very tasty.
They offer made to order wraps of many varieties, not much seating but great for takeout and bring to the beach.
Wrapture
284 Cabot StThey offer made to order wraps of many varieties, not much seating but great for takeout and bring to the beach.
Scott's #1 pick for breakfast - fresh made in house bagels daily. Must try the bagel sandwich, chicken salad is amazing.
6 locals recommend
Bagel World II Bakery & Deli
203 Canal StScott's #1 pick for breakfast - fresh made in house bagels daily. Must try the bagel sandwich, chicken salad is amazing.
Scott's #1 pick for breakfast - fresh made in house bagels daily. Must try the bagel sandwich, chicken salad is amazing.
Bagel World
10 Sylvan StScott's #1 pick for breakfast - fresh made in house bagels daily. Must try the bagel sandwich, chicken salad is amazing.
Classy restaurant in Marblehead, lots of nice drinks and dinner options. On the pricier side but an excellent choice.
47 locals recommend
5 Corners Kitchen
2 School StClassy restaurant in Marblehead, lots of nice drinks and dinner options. On the pricier side but an excellent choice.
The Landing Restaurant
81 Front StreetDine on Mablehead harbor - nice seafood options.
A must try for the health food connoisseur. Everything is raw, organic, and fresh, very creative menu items. Smoothies are excellent, and deserts are all vegan!
7 locals recommend
Organic Garden Cafe
294 Cabot StA must try for the health food connoisseur. Everything is raw, organic, and fresh, very creative menu items. Smoothies are excellent, and deserts are all vegan!
This place is famous for friend clams and seafood - there are cheaper options nearby but this place is right on the Essex river and is has been a North Shore staple forever.
37 locals recommend
Woodman's of Essex
119 Main StThis place is famous for friend clams and seafood - there are cheaper options nearby but this place is right on the Essex river and is has been a North Shore staple forever.
Another great fried seafood place in Essex - this place is BYOB and you can sit outside on the picnic table and check out the marsh
23 locals recommend
J.T. Farnham's
88 Eastern AveAnother great fried seafood place in Essex - this place is BYOB and you can sit outside on the picnic table and check out the marsh
Nice seafood menu and views of Gloucester harbor. Live music in the bar next door
50 locals recommend
Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers StNice seafood menu and views of Gloucester harbor. Live music in the bar next door
Madfish Grille
77 Rocky Neck AveLocal Gloucester spot on rocky neck. Check it out on a Sunday night for live Reggae.
Nice hole in the wall Italian restaurant downtown Salem. Fresh pasta and other traditional offerings
16 locals recommend
Bella Verona
107 Essex StNice hole in the wall Italian restaurant downtown Salem. Fresh pasta and other traditional offerings
Fine dining in Salem. Best choice for elegant dining experience with fine wines paired to local offerings
A Mano Italian Kitchen
62 Wharf StFine dining in Salem. Best choice for elegant dining experience with fine wines paired to local offerings
Do you know about roast beef sandwiches on the north shore? Its a thing. This place is probably the best. Its rare roast beef on a toast bun, get it 3-way like the locals (sauce, cheese, mayo)
8 locals recommend
Nick's Roast Beef
139 Dodge StDo you know about roast beef sandwiches on the north shore? Its a thing. This place is probably the best. Its rare roast beef on a toast bun, get it 3-way like the locals (sauce, cheese, mayo)
Another Coffee option downtown Beverly. They have great coffee, but when ordering food it can be very slow. Although they do feature Bagel World bagels....
Gusto Cafe
280B Cabot StAnother Coffee option downtown Beverly. They have great coffee, but when ordering food it can be very slow. Although they do feature Bagel World bagels....
Siam Delight Thai Cuisine
128 Cabot StBest Thai food in the area. Take out or dine in.
Sit outside on a nice day and enjoy the sights of downtown Salem. Foods nothing special but great outdoor space and cold beer.
22 locals recommend
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StSit outside on a nice day and enjoy the sights of downtown Salem. Foods nothing special but great outdoor space and cold beer.
Passage To India
157 Washington StBest Indian food in the area.
Fresh vegetarian and vegan lunch options here, great smoothies and Kambucha on tap.
240 locals recommend
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveFresh vegetarian and vegan lunch options here, great smoothies and Kambucha on tap.
Fresh made bread daily, some really impressive offerings. Get the Chai its made to order.
42 locals recommend
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StFresh made bread daily, some really impressive offerings. Get the Chai its made to order.
Fun Mexican place downtown Salem, its your classic americanized Mexican dishes but they are tasty, and lots of margarita options too as well as some live music.
46 locals recommend
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette StFun Mexican place downtown Salem, its your classic americanized Mexican dishes but they are tasty, and lots of margarita options too as well as some live music.
This place can get crowded with rowdy college kids on a weekend night, but can be a nice option to sit outside or for a sporting event. Lots of beer options, nothing special about the bar food.
9 locals recommend
Tavern In the Square Salem
189 Washington StreetThis place can get crowded with rowdy college kids on a weekend night, but can be a nice option to sit outside or for a sporting event. Lots of beer options, nothing special about the bar food.
The sister restaurant of the landing in Marblehead - nice place to stop in for a drink after a day at singing beach
7 Central
7 Central StThe sister restaurant of the landing in Marblehead - nice place to stop in for a drink after a day at singing beach
Nice food spot in the Hamilton area. Just re-done inside and has a lively atmosphere.
39 locals recommend
Black Cow Tap & Grill
40 Merrimac StNice food spot in the Hamilton area. Just re-done inside and has a lively atmosphere.
Top pick for restaurants in the area, you need a reservation. Fine dining with excellent dinner options, small intimate setting.
34 locals recommend
Duckworth's Bistrot
197 E Main StTop pick for restaurants in the area, you need a reservation. Fine dining with excellent dinner options, small intimate setting.
EJ CABOTS
282 Cabot StGreat for Sunday make your own bloody mary bar
Hidden gem, great pub food or fine dining room with a salad bar. Burger in the pub is great.
10 locals recommend
Beverly Depot station
10 Park StHidden gem, great pub food or fine dining room with a salad bar. Burger in the pub is great.
This newly opened place is making noise in the local sushi scene - very attentive service and nice rolls.
Mikado Restaurant
47 Dodge StThis newly opened place is making noise in the local sushi scene - very attentive service and nice rolls.
Atomic Cafe
268 Cabot Stsister Atomic to the Beverly location
Zip's Ice Cream
294 Elliott Streeta short walk from our house, there will be a line on a nice summer night
Ryal Side Cafe
119 Bridge StreetWalking distance from our house, nice breakfast menu, it's cash only.
Su Chang's
373 Lowell StScott's pick for chinese food in the area. Great service and nice seafood options
a little touristy but cool rustic restaurant where you can sit amongst the lobster traps while dining.
44 locals recommend
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite Sta little touristy but cool rustic restaurant where you can sit amongst the lobster traps while dining.
Cool restaurant and bar usually packed with locals on a weekend night or for after work drinks.
18 locals recommend
Cala's Restaurant
7 Beach StCool restaurant and bar usually packed with locals on a weekend night or for after work drinks.
This place has been around forever, rustic hole in the wall breakfast spot in historic old town Marblehead. Pancakes are massive
20 locals recommend
Driftwood Restaurant
63 Front StThis place has been around forever, rustic hole in the wall breakfast spot in historic old town Marblehead. Pancakes are massive
Top choice for Gloucester restaurants. Ever changing menu featuring local options, views of lobster cove, knowledgeable servers, call ahead!
19 locals recommend
The Market Restaurant
Top choice for Gloucester restaurants. Ever changing menu featuring local options, views of lobster cove, knowledgeable servers, call ahead!
Shea's Riverside Restaurant & Bar
122 Main StFine dining with views of the Essex river.
The Wild Horse
392 Cabot StA nice place for appetizers and drinker, the nachos are a good choice.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really nice drink menu and great collection of scotch and bourbon. This place is classy and can be a little pricey but well worth it.
9 locals recommend
Barrel House American Bar
252 Cabot StreetReally nice drink menu and great collection of scotch and bourbon. This place is classy and can be a little pricey but well worth it.
Local watering hole - good place to watch a sporting event or have a pint. They have a small outdoor space as well.
7 locals recommend
The Indo
298 Cabot StLocal watering hole - good place to watch a sporting event or have a pint. They have a small outdoor space as well.
This place is a local hipster hangout, if you want some good people watching go here. Lots of beers on tap, and live music. It's right in the heart of Salem.
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StThis place is a local hipster hangout, if you want some good people watching go here. Lots of beers on tap, and live music. It's right in the heart of Salem.
Local brewery with nice beers on tap. Live music as well.
20 locals recommend
Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub
11 Rogers StLocal brewery with nice beers on tap. Live music as well.
Live music every night! They actually get in some big names in Jazz - place has a lot of history. No cover charge.
6 locals recommend
Chianti Cafe
285 Cabot StLive music every night! They actually get in some big names in Jazz - place has a lot of history. No cover charge.
hole in the wall bar, place has been around forever, usually live music. Very interesting place
37 locals recommend
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby Sthole in the wall bar, place has been around forever, usually live music. Very interesting place
Nothing special on the food front here, but decent pub food. Beers are nice, lots of variety and you can see some of the brewing process on site. Good for sporting events
11 locals recommend
BEERWORKS No. 2 Salem
278 Derby StNothing special on the food front here, but decent pub food. Beers are nice, lots of variety and you can see some of the brewing process on site. Good for sporting events
Minglewood Tavern
25 Rogers StCheck out some live music downtown Gloucester.
Classier bar usually with live music. There can be a cover charge on a weekend night.
32 locals recommend
Rockafellas
231 Essex StClassier bar usually with live music. There can be a cover charge on a weekend night.
Most famous bar in the area, its tiny, but you can meet some great locals. Watch out they pour em stiff here. Good cheeseburger special
35 locals recommend
Maddie's Sail Loft
15 State StMost famous bar in the area, its tiny, but you can meet some great locals. Watch out they pour em stiff here. Good cheeseburger special
Sightseeing
Excellent way to see Salem from the water! Guided tours on a beautiful boat with a full bar and food menu. Don't forget to tell Captain Will you know Scott & Jen.
15 locals recommend
Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
24 Congress StExcellent way to see Salem from the water! Guided tours on a beautiful boat with a full bar and food menu. Don't forget to tell Captain Will you know Scott & Jen.
Lots of grassy space for a picnic, there is volleyball, a beaut-full garden and a beach with a volleyball court.
Lynch Park
Lots of grassy space for a picnic, there is volleyball, a beaut-full garden and a beach with a volleyball court.
Rent a paddle board and see Beverly from the water! They will take care of everything for you, don't forget to tell them you are staying with Scott & Jen.
Coast to Coast Paddle
167 Fort AveRent a paddle board and see Beverly from the water! They will take care of everything for you, don't forget to tell them you are staying with Scott & Jen.
You will enjoy this historic Marblehead park. This park was in it's prime during the revolutionary war when it was a prison for British soldiers and powder house for cannons! Views of the harbour.
36 locals recommend
Fort Sewall
8 Fort Sewall LnYou will enjoy this historic Marblehead park. This park was in it's prime during the revolutionary war when it was a prison for British soldiers and powder house for cannons! Views of the harbour.
Another nice park to see Marblehead Harbor from, plenty of benches and you can walk down to the water and jump in off the dock.
27 locals recommend
Crocker Park
Another nice park to see Marblehead Harbor from, plenty of benches and you can walk down to the water and jump in off the dock.
Walk out the front door of our house, turn left, look for the path entrance. Must see this park! Tennis courts, basketball, river views, perfect for sunset viewing and picnicking.
Obear Park
Walk out the front door of our house, turn left, look for the path entrance. Must see this park! Tennis courts, basketball, river views, perfect for sunset viewing and picnicking.
Check out and see whats on exhibit usually something interesting or just show up and check out the space its very nice inside.
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StCheck out and see whats on exhibit usually something interesting or just show up and check out the space its very nice inside.
One of the top beaches in the area - parking can be pricey, but definitely worth it. Huge sandy dunes and miles of sandy white beach as far as you can see.
124 locals recommend
Crane Beach
One of the top beaches in the area - parking can be pricey, but definitely worth it. Huge sandy dunes and miles of sandy white beach as far as you can see.
Wingaersheek Beach
Top beach choice, you can actually camp on this beach also.
This beach is amazing, if you want the full beach experience this is the one! There is plenty of space but it will be packed on a nice summer day.
118 locals recommend
Good Harbor Beach
This beach is amazing, if you want the full beach experience this is the one! There is plenty of space but it will be packed on a nice summer day.
This beach is awesome, parking can be tough so get there early or ask us how to plan it. Sand is amazing and 'sings' as you step on it.
42 locals recommend
Singing Beach
Beach StThis beach is awesome, parking can be tough so get there early or ask us how to plan it. Sand is amazing and 'sings' as you step on it.
Marblehead lighthouse park, look straight out in the Atlantic and catch a boat race or try and count all the boats in the harbor.
14 locals recommend
Chandler Hovey Park
Lighthouse LaneMarblehead lighthouse park, look straight out in the Atlantic and catch a boat race or try and count all the boats in the harbor.
Historic pond - you might catch a toy boat race, or just walk around the old burial hill cemetery.
9 locals recommend
Redd's Pond
Historic pond - you might catch a toy boat race, or just walk around the old burial hill cemetery.
Check out this awesome castle on the Marblehead neck, you can walk right out and check out the ocean views.
Castle Rock Lane
Castle Rock LaneCheck out this awesome castle on the Marblehead neck, you can walk right out and check out the ocean views.
Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
10 Risley Rdshort little trail here, you can do some birdwatching.
Beach is a little rocky but great. Sandwich shop right on the beach
33 locals recommend
Devereux Beach
Beach is a little rocky but great. Sandwich shop right on the beach
Just driving here you will see some of the nice real estate in Marblehead. Great place to jump in the ocean that will be less crowded.
Peachs Point
Just driving here you will see some of the nice real estate in Marblehead. Great place to jump in the ocean that will be less crowded.
Hidden gem of a beach, parking can be tricky but this beach is white sand and usually very empty. You can camp here
13 locals recommend
Winter Island/Waikiki Beach
60 Winter Island RdHidden gem of a beach, parking can be tricky but this beach is white sand and usually very empty. You can camp here
If you don't know about the history of Salem you probably should check this out, some crazy things happened.
120 locals recommend
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareIf you don't know about the history of Salem you probably should check this out, some crazy things happened.
Nice park with plenty of space to walk around and check out trails. Come here in a storm if you want to see some huge waves.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueNice park with plenty of space to walk around and check out trails. Come here in a storm if you want to see some huge waves.
Nice park on the southern side of Gloucester.
6 locals recommend
Western Avenue & Stage Fort Park station
Nice park on the southern side of Gloucester.
Shopping
Northshore Mall
210 Andover StIt's the mall - everything you would expect at a mall.
Arts & Culture
Lots of cool art shops, great place to walk around on a nice afternoon
22 locals recommend
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson StLots of cool art shops, great place to walk around on a nice afternoon
This place is a little dumpy, but non the less a north shore classic. There are arcade games and a huge park on the water. It's famous for chop suey sandwiches and popcorn.
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveThis place is a little dumpy, but non the less a north shore classic. There are arcade games and a huge park on the water. It's famous for chop suey sandwiches and popcorn.
AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20
100 Independence WayIts the closest movie theatre to our house.
Everything Else
The finest catering on the east coast. Food is sourced from sustainable local farms, all events are zero waste, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Chive Events
30 Rantoul StThe finest catering on the east coast. Food is sourced from sustainable local farms, all events are zero waste, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Essentials
This place has massive subs - a large is plenty for 2 people. Nothing special inside.
New Bridge Deli & Variety
8 Bridge StThis place has massive subs - a large is plenty for 2 people. Nothing special inside.
Local green grocer, amazing prepared food and also sandwiches to order.
10 locals recommend
Milk & Honey Green Grocer
32 Church StreetLocal green grocer, amazing prepared food and also sandwiches to order.
Ask us about the schedule for the Salem Farmers market, lots of great local produce and down town is buzzing when its going on!
Salem Farmers Market
32 Essex StAsk us about the schedule for the Salem Farmers market, lots of great local produce and down town is buzzing when its going on!
Ryal Side Liquors
146 Bridge Streetclosest liquor store to our house.
The best local seafood market. Ask them whats fresh, they will tell you what to get.
Rowand Fisheries
2 Cabot StThe best local seafood market. Ask them whats fresh, they will tell you what to get.
Health food and vitamin store, owner is very nice and helpful. Great vegan and gluten free options available.
A New Leaf
261 Cabot StHealth food and vitamin store, owner is very nice and helpful. Great vegan and gluten free options available.