Marblehead Guidebook
Food scene
Enjoy live music and an outdoor patio right downtown! Don’t want to drive? The Beacon is only a 10 min walk down the street.
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The Beacon Restaurant and Bar
123 Pleasant StreetEnjoy live music and an outdoor patio right downtown! Don’t want to drive? The Beacon is only a 10 min walk down the street.
The Landing has an outdoor patio right on the harbor! You can take in the views and eat food from a Food Network Chopped winner chef
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The Landing Restaurant
81 Front StreetThe Landing has an outdoor patio right on the harbor! You can take in the views and eat food from a Food Network Chopped winner chef
This Vietnamese restaurant has fresh, yummy food that is great for a sit down meal or for takeout!
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Soall Bistro
10 Bessom StThis Vietnamese restaurant has fresh, yummy food that is great for a sit down meal or for takeout!
If you’re looking for a grab and go healthy lunch/breakfast, Eatwell is a great spot! They have yummy smoothies, sandwiches and bowls, made all with healthy eating in mind.
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Eat Well Kitchen
12 Atlantic AveIf you’re looking for a grab and go healthy lunch/breakfast, Eatwell is a great spot! They have yummy smoothies, sandwiches and bowls, made all with healthy eating in mind.
Shubie’s is a marketplace with a food bar, a sandwich station, wine, spritzers, beer and more! A great place to stop by and grab sandwiches/food on your way to a park
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Shubie's Marketplace
16 Atlantic AveShubie’s is a marketplace with a food bar, a sandwich station, wine, spritzers, beer and more! A great place to stop by and grab sandwiches/food on your way to a park
Sightseeing
Crocker Park is an elevated park that overlooks the whole harbor. It’s one of our favorite places to sit, admire the breathtaking views, and breathe some fresh salt air in. In the summer, there is access to a public dock where you can swim!
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Crocker Park
Crocker Park is an elevated park that overlooks the whole harbor. It’s one of our favorite places to sit, admire the breathtaking views, and breathe some fresh salt air in. In the summer, there is access to a public dock where you can swim!
Looking for a little adventure? At low tide, you can walk to an island! There are trails with views all around or you can pack a lunch and have a picnic. There is an entrance on crowninshield rd.
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Crowninshield Island
Looking for a little adventure? At low tide, you can walk to an island! There are trails with views all around or you can pack a lunch and have a picnic. There is an entrance on crowninshield rd.
City/town information
Salem, MA is about a 5-10 minute drive from town. Also known as Witch City, it has a deep historic charm to it and is very popular around Halloween. Salem has some awesome restaurants and bars to enjoy year round. Some of our favorites are…
- Bambolina (Italian/wood fired pizzas)
- Howling Wolf (Mexican)
- Koto (Chinese takeout)
- Ledger (an old bank turned fantastic brunch place)
- Opus (mix of cuisines)
- Kokeshi (ramen)
- Finz (seafood/American with patio on the harbor)
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Salem
Salem, MA is about a 5-10 minute drive from town. Also known as Witch City, it has a deep historic charm to it and is very popular around Halloween. Salem has some awesome restaurants and bars to enjoy year round. Some of our favorites are…
- Bambolina (Italian/wood fired pizzas)
- Howling Wolf (Mexican)
- Koto (Chinese takeout)
- Ledger (an old bank turned fantastic brunch place)
- Opus (mix of cuisines)
- Kokeshi (ramen)
- Finz (seafood/American with patio on the harbor)
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Boston is about a 35 minute drive from Marblehead with no traffic and you can see the Boston skyline from the Neck. There are plenty of things to do in Boston! Andrew and I met in Boston and lived there for several years.
Here are some recommendations:
Restaurants
Back Bay:
- Buttermilk and Bourbon (southern tapas style)
- Red Lantern (Asian)
- Earl’s Kitchen + Bar (is inside the prudential and is a mix of styles, but primarily a great rooftop bar)
- Citrus and Salt (Mexican tapas style)
- Eataly (different restaurants within a big market, great wood fired pizzas)
- Tatte Bakery (they have locations all around. awesome for lunch or to go sandwiches/salads/baked goods)
South End
- Barcelona Wine Bar (Spanish tapas)
- Banyan Bar (Asian)
- Beehive Restaurant (great brunch with live music!)
China Town
- The Q restaurant (great hot pot!)
- Shojo
The North End
- Il Panino
- Quattro
Seaport
- Lolita’s (Spanish/Mexican tapas style)
-Committee (Mediterranean)
Downtown
- Yvonne’s (American/great drinks)
- Ruka (Peruvian-Japanese-Chinese)
To Do
- Prudential (has shops you can walk around and a couple of restaurants)
- Newbury St (shops/ restaurants all down one road)
- The Gardens (great park with different types of trees and a little pond)
- Faneuil Hall (food, shops)
- Lawn on D (outdoor events)
- Breweries (Harpoon, Sam Adam’s, Night Shift, Down East)
- Walk/bike the Esplanade (have docks/benches you can sit on/great sunsets by the water)
- Flight Club (darts bar)
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Boston
Boston is about a 35 minute drive from Marblehead with no traffic and you can see the Boston skyline from the Neck. There are plenty of things to do in Boston! Andrew and I met in Boston and lived there for several years.
Here are some recommendations:
Restaurants
Back Bay:
- Buttermilk and Bourbon (southern tapas style)
- Red Lantern (Asian)
- Earl’s Kitchen + Bar (is inside the prudential and is a mix of styles, but primarily a great rooftop bar)
- Citrus and Salt (Mexican tapas style)
- Eataly (different restaurants within a big market, great wood fired pizzas)
- Tatte Bakery (they have locations all around. awesome for lunch or to go sandwiches/salads/baked goods)
South End
- Barcelona Wine Bar (Spanish tapas)
- Banyan Bar (Asian)
- Beehive Restaurant (great brunch with live music!)
China Town
- The Q restaurant (great hot pot!)
- Shojo
The North End
- Il Panino
- Quattro
Seaport
- Lolita’s (Spanish/Mexican tapas style)
-Committee (Mediterranean)
Downtown
- Yvonne’s (American/great drinks)
- Ruka (Peruvian-Japanese-Chinese)
To Do
- Prudential (has shops you can walk around and a couple of restaurants)
- Newbury St (shops/ restaurants all down one road)
- The Gardens (great park with different types of trees and a little pond)
- Faneuil Hall (food, shops)
- Lawn on D (outdoor events)
- Breweries (Harpoon, Sam Adam’s, Night Shift, Down East)
- Walk/bike the Esplanade (have docks/benches you can sit on/great sunsets by the water)
- Flight Club (darts bar)