Boat House Grille Essex - American restaurant in Essex - 234 John Wise Ave, USA

Fantastic service, great atmosphere and the best menu I have ever seen. So many choices of things I like. We discovered this restaurant while on a mini vacation in the area. We like it so much we ate here two days in a row and if the vacation was longer would have returned for more. I especially liked the Cajun Haddock, Cajun chicken, steak tips and sweat chill wings. So delicious. The lobster roll was overflowing, mashed potatoes were my favorite vegetable. If you are in the area this is the place to eat. I hope to come back soon.

Go hungry because the portions are Huge! The atmosphere alone is worth the visit, you can bring the whole family or go solo. The menu has a variety of options to inspire the pickiest eater, lol. I loved the art at the entrance and the hostess was very polite. We had the fried clams (did not care for the onion rings, very bitter great fries though), classic deviled eggs, blackened fish tacos which I will be eating for breakfast today and clam chowdah 😜

A favorite of mine. I love their fried clams but this time I got the Buratta salad with chicken and it was delicious. My friend got the fried fish sandwich and enjoyed it. Big portions!

The atmosphere is amazing! And I liked the interior. However, Feb serves was not very careful. They don’t have any other tea except of a black one, which is strange. The clam chowder was really good, but I didn’t enjoy the lobster roll. Too pricy for this quality of food.

We dropped in for dinner on a Friday night and had a great experience. If you're looking for seats at the bar on a Friday or Saturday, get there early! This is definitely the spot for locals to dine out. Portions were massive and the food and cocktails were great.

Wow! I've passed the Boat House hundreds of times in the past several years and finally stopped by for a meal this week... we ordered some soup and a ceasar salad for lunch after a walk at Cranes. We were impressed by how fast we were seated and served, Sam was fantastic and attentive. We will be back soon and will be sure to tell our friends to come check this restaurant out. Don't miss out on this Gem. Make this a favorite 😍

Came here with my family to celebrate my grandmother’s United States citizenship 🇺🇸. The place was beautiful and unique. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday, imagine what a weekend would be like! Lively! Their food and drinks are delicious. The restaurant definitely lived up to it’s name because it does feel like you’re on a boat. It also consist of a bar area, high tops tables, large area of dining, and plenty of restrooms. Staff were friendly as well. Definitely would go here again!

I wholeheartedly recommend Boat House to anyone seeking a dining experience that combines exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a touch of culinary artistry. Prepare to be wowed because this place is a shining example of what happens when passion and talent come together on a plate. Bon appétit! 🍽️🌟