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What User doesn't like about Village:
Service varied throughout our visit. Initially, our waitress seemed disinterested and acted as though she was doing us a favor by taking our order. She didn't seem to understand that a simple inquiry about the menu would suffice. However, after we ordered, she became more attentive and proactive about offering us additional drinks. Unfortunately, asking for the check took a long time; we waited about 20 minutes from... View all feedback. What User likes about Village:
I was born and raised in New England, and I have to say that this seafood restaurant is one of my favorites! The baked squid is absolutely perfect, and everything on the menu is excellent. Our server, Abbie, is amazing! I wouldn’t choose any other place for seafood! View all feedback.
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We went out and looked for a place to eat as we drove through Essex, looked up from our phones and saw this jewel sitting in front of us. Just in, quickly order...
read moreTerribly slow service. Over 2 hours not because we wanted it to be. We had 3 young kids. We ALWAYS go out to dinner with them. Thankfully they are very well beh...
read moreThe food is very good. Great burgers and fried fish. You do get enough for 2 meals. The servers are very friendly and accommodating. I've been eating outside be...
read moreMy inlaws have been eating at the Village for 30+ years. We all went last night. The restaurant is incredibly under staffed. There was one waitress for a larg...
read moreFrom beginning to end a great dining experience. Staff is amazing! Restaurant is clean and spaced out just right. We ate in the igloo and our waitress Valerie w...
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read moreOne of my favorite restaurants. try the stuffed soles or baked haddock. the fried fish is always perfect. I love the wobble rings. there are chicken and bark ch...
read moreDrove hour and half. Food was 12 out of 10. Chef there is amazing. WOW. French onion soup, in my top 3 all time. Our seafood we ordered, amazing. Just wish our...
read moreAs usual everything was fantastic! We had lobster, fried class, fisherman's platter and the crab stuffed mushrooms and it was all delicious!
Five generations of our family have been going to The Village. Always
We love the village. Great meal, great service and drinks. The chef/manager coming up with some great specials to go along with the already extensive menu.
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read moreA nice, local restaurant with many good options for everyone! Not very vegan friendly but excellent lobster Mac n cheese.
Bad service, will not return. Win it a shot with a party of 5 and generally do not enjoy our meals or experience. Generally, the seafood was boiled and was subd...
read moreAs always, the food was excellent. Baked stuffed Lobster was fabulous as were the fried clams, lobster mac and cheese and chowder. The desserts are big enough t...
read moreReally enjoyed our time at Village Restaurant! The service was fantastic! Thanks for making it a special occasion for us!
Unfortunately The Village is not what it use to be! After fifty years of eating here a half dozen times a year, we had to admit The Village has slipped, hard to...
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read moreGreat service, nice fried seafood /coastal restaurant atmosphere, comparable market prices, one menu for lunch and dinner with the same prices. The menu is not...
read moreBEST FRIED CLAMS ANYWHERE! (along with everything else) Having dined at many of the local restaurants on the north shore (of Boston) this one stands alone with...
read moreAlways a favorite for many reasons. Service,food and much more. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Recommended dishes: Seafood
9/2/23 Just had a delicious salad and fried clam plate. My husband had a small fish stew and fried clam plate. Everything was very good. I had not been here in...
read moreSpectacular been here at least two dozen times just the best. You kinda like onion rings? Just get them as an appetizer just do it a small order is generous it’...
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read moreWent at 700 pm on Saturday was seated in five minutes server was awesome (Erin) and food and service excellent, ordered lobster pie with fried clams I was one h...
read moreA treat to eat...batter and chowders...always cooked well and digested well!!
I have gone to The Village since the 60’s. Always delicious. My Dad loved oysters and we would always go when they were available and he would order oyster stew...
read moreAnother fantastic meal at the Village Restaurant!! It’s been a few years since we’ve been here I was so pleased to see they still had my favorite, Haddock Luann...
read moreThe Village Restaurant in Essex, MA has some of the best seafood around. Their baked stuffed haddock is seasoned with their special recipe breadcrumbs and is my...
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read moreI love seafood, and Essex is known for having some of the best options around. The Village is a fantastic sit-down restaurant that's perfect for those looking t...
read moreI’m a seafood enthusiast, and while the Essex area tends to have the best seafood in more casual shack-style spots, The Village stands out as a fantastic sit-do...
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