Barnacle - Marblehead

During our Thanksgiving visit home, my husband and I realized it had been too long since our last trip to the Barnacle, so we decided to make it a date night. T... read more During our Thanksgiving visit home, my husband and I realized it had been too long since our last trip to the Barnacle, so we decided to make it a date night. The food was fantastic—we kicked off with calamari for an appetizer, then shared the day's special: swordfish paired with sweet potato and onion rings, along with a grilled shrimp Caesar salad. We enjoyed a few drinks as well, but the highlight truly was the outstanding service. Our waitress, Nicole, was warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Tanya, the other waitress on duty, also checked in with us while Nicole was busy with other tables, ensuring we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this restaurant, and we will definitely return. I wish I had taken a better photo of our meal, but by the time I remembered, we were already digging in!

The food at this restaurant is outstanding, featuring remarkably fresh seafood and ample portion sizes. The prices for the fresh seafood are surprisingly low, e... read more The food at this restaurant is outstanding, featuring remarkably fresh seafood and ample portion sizes. The prices for the fresh seafood are surprisingly low, especially when compared to what you might find in the market. This place is truly a hidden gem! The ambiance is cozy and intimate, making it quite inviting. I can only imagine how stunning the view of the water must look during the daytime.

This delightful little harbor restaurant serves exceptional seafood. The Lobster Bisque was the standout dish of our visit, and the Lobster Roll met our expecta... read more This delightful little harbor restaurant serves exceptional seafood. The Lobster Bisque was the standout dish of our visit, and the Lobster Roll met our expectations perfectly. The venue is quite small, with a limited bar and dining area, and the atmosphere was somewhat lacking. Although the service was adequate, we were unable to enjoy the outdoor seating because of the rain. Overall, it's a charming place for seafood, but don't anticipate much in the way of ambiance.

FRESH seafood. Amazing lobster bisque. Great flavor on steak tips. Huge jumbo shrimp cocktail. Great portions. Patio deck view was beautiful. read more FRESH seafood. Amazing lobster bisque. Great flavor on steak tips. Huge jumbo shrimp cocktail. Great portions. Patio deck view was beautiful.

I work for a ride share, dropped a passenger to the area, she suggested the restaurant for a good seafood dinner. I was very disappointed with my order of Haddo... read more I work for a ride share, dropped a passenger to the area, she suggested the restaurant for a good seafood dinner. I was very disappointed with my order of Haddock Augratin and mash potatoes. The mashed potatoes were cold, look like scraps thrown together. I would not order from this restaurant again.