Where to eat

Restaurants

KEY

$ — under $10

$$ — $11 to $20

$$$ — over $20

All are smoke-free

AMESBURY

Acapulco’s, Carriage Town Marketplace. 100 Macy Street. Mexican food. 978-834-0000 Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. Smoke free family environment. $-$$

The Barking Dog Bar and Grill, 21 Friend St., 978-388-9537. Innovative menu featuring steaks, fresh seafood dishes, homemade soups and chowders, extensive sandwich and appetizer menu. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Smoke free. $-$$

Scandia, 37 Main St., 978-834-0444. Specializing in native New England seafood. Open every day for lunch and dinner, except Saturday lunch. Smoke free. Bring your own wine or beer. $$

Szechuan Cafe, 88 Haverhill Road, 978-388-6668. Specializing in Szechuan cuisine. A buffet is also available. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. Smoking in bar. $-$$

Wild Bites, 65A Market St., 978-388-2777. Creative Italian cuisine with an emphasis on Tuscan food. Open Monday-Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. $$-$$$

GEORGETOWN

Fairway Grille Restaurant, 258 Andover St., 978-352-8777. Offers veal, chicken and fish dishes. Closed Mondays. Smoke free. $$-$$$

HAMPTON

Galley Hatch, 325 Lafayette Road (Route 1), 603-926-6152; Web site: www.galleyhatch.com. Features fresh seafood, steaks, prime rib, pasta and vegetarian entrees. Gourmet bakery available in the lobby. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Smoke free. $-$$$

Old Salt Eating & Drinking Place, 490 Lafayette Road, 603-926-0330 or 603-926-8322. A family-owned business located at Lamie’s Inn & Tavern. It specializes in New England-style cooking featuring seafood, steaks, and chicken. Open for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch and “Early Bird” specials are also available. $-$$

HAMPTON BEACH

Ashworth By The Sea, 295 Ocean Blvd., 603-926-6762. Specializing in seafoods, steaks, prime rib, as well as daily specials. Valet service available. Smoking in bar. $-$$$

La Bec Rouge, 73 Ocean Blvd., 603-926-5050; e-mail: labec@rcn.com. Open year round. Specializing in fresh New England seafood. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week, with dinner served until midnight. Live entertainment every night. Outside dining. Three different venues in one building: Above Ground Restaurant & Bar, Underground Pub, and Upper Deck Lounge. Limited handicapped access. Smoking allowed. $-$$

Ron’s Landing at Rocky Bend, 379 Ocean Blvd., 603-929-2122. Spectacular oceanfront dining. Specializing in gourmet and continental dishes, especially fresh seafood, beef, chicken and pasta. Open every evening for dinner. Smoking in lounge. $$-$$$

HAVERHILL

Joseph’s Trattoria Bakery Cafe, 145 Oxford Ave.(off Route 125), 978-374-8288. Creative Italian cuisine served in a European Bistro cafe. Homemade pastas & breads made from the freshest ingredients. An international wine list is available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Smoke free. $$-$$$

Pedro Diego’s, 35 Washington St., 978-372-5247. Serves authentic Mexican cuisine and beers. Fajitas are a specialty. An outside patio is available. Smoke free. $-$$

The Peddlers Daughter, 45 Wingate St., 978-372-9555. Specialties include fish & chips, sirloin steak, corned beef sandwich, Guiness beef stew, and vegetarian potato pancake. Open daily for lunch 11:00 a.m.-5 p.m.; dinner 5-10 p.m. Sunday to 9 p.m. The kitchen closes at 9 p.m. on Mondays. Smoke free until after 10:00 p.m.. $-$$

NEWBURYPORT

Agave-Mexican Bistro, 50 State St., 978-499-0428. Newburyport’s only authentic Mexican restaurant - “taste and see the difference”. It features table-side guacamole, homemade chips, salsa and tamales. Margaritas are made with fresh squeezed juices and the tequila selection is the best in the area. Function room available Sunday through Wednesday nights. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Full air-conditioned. Not handicapped accessible. Smoke free. $-$$$

Aquatini, 27 State St., 978-463-8266. Offers a casual fine dining experience with an ecletic-American cuisine. It specializes in a full martini bar and late night dessert menu. It is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Mondays. Was voted “Best New Restaurant” by Market Surveys of America and Best Martini in Town. Smoke free. $$-$$$

Black Cow Tap & Grill, 54R Merrimac St., 978-499-8811. Fine dining located on the harbor. Specializing in fresh fish and the finest steaks. Dining and lounge also available on the deck during the summer months. Open Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at noon. Reservations recommended. Smoking in bar. $$-$$$

BluWater Cafe, 140 High St., 978-462-1088. Specializing in regional American cuisine featuring appetizers, salads, fresh seafood, pastas and grill items. Open every evening at 5 p.m. for dinner. Voted “Best Casual Restaurant” and “Best Waitstaff” by Market Surveys of America. Smoke free. $-$$

Bono’s, 23 Pleasant St., 978-465-5598. A fine dining restaurant offering casual upscale cosmopolitan cuisine. It also features a piano bar and an exciting wine list. A new menu is presented every Tuesday. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Smoking in bar. $$-$$$

Bottega Toscana, 25 State St., 978-462-1474. Specializes in regional Tuscan home-cooked meals prepared with the freshest of ingredients. Beer and Wine. Smoke free. $-$$

David’s Tavern on Brown Square, 11 Brown Square, 978-462-8077. Extensive menu, specializing in fresh-cut steaks and chops, seafood dishes, as well as house specials. Weekly entertainment, fireside dining and raw bar. Full function facilities. Child care is provided while you dine—call for reservations. Smoke free in upstairs dining rooms. Smoking in downstairs bar. $$-$$$

Gallery and Grill at the Thirsty Whale, 26 Market Square, 978-463-7411. A traditional New England pub featuring steak tips, ribs and daily specials. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Artwork is on display in the gallery. Smoke free. $-$$

Glenn’s Galley, 44 Merrimac St., 978-465-3811. Specializing in new-American cuisine with ethnic influences. Offerings include pasta, fresh seafood and steak cooked over a wood-fired grill. Open for dinner Tuesday-Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Open for lunch Wednesday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Smoking in bar. $$-$$$

The Grog 13 Middle St., 978-465-8008. Casual dining in a pub-like atmosphere with American and Mexican dishes as well as daily specials. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Entertainment every night except Tuesday, hours vary. Smoking in bar. $-$$

Joseph’s Winter Street Cafe, 24 Winter St., 978-462-1188. A cosmopolitan dining experience featuring steak au poivre, rack of lamb and nine different types of seafood. A four-season terrace is available for functions. Jazz piano seven nights a week. Open for dinner 5-10 p.m. nightly. Closed Mondays. Smoking in bar. $$-$$$

The Kiwi Grille, 26 Green St. 978-463-5494, The inspiration for this restaurant has its soul in the heart of New Zealand. The result is a cuisine rich in natural produce with influcences from the four corners of the planet. Specialties include New Zealand ostrich, rack of New Zealand lamb, brook trout and grass-fed, all natural filet mignon. $$-$$$

Michael’s Harborside II, 1 Tournament Wharf, 978-462-7785. “Newburyport’s popular waterfront restaurant and pub”, specializing in the freshest seafood. The first and second floor decks overlook the Merrimack River. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. No reservations. Live entertainment Thurs., Fri., and Sat., Reggae on Sundays. Smoking in pub. $-$$

Mr. India, 114 Merrimac St., 978-465-8600. Fine dining specializing in authentic Indian cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Take-out and catering service available. Beer and wine only. Free parking. Smoke free. $$

The Rockfish, 38 State St., 978-465-6601. Serving an eclectic menu including Mexican, sushi, seafood, steak, pasta dishes and pub food. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Brunch on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bar is open every night until 12:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible on first floor only. Smoking allowed on first floor. $-$$

Rosie O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 84 State St., 978-499-0606. Authentic Irish pub-restaurant. “Drop in for some great music, a pint and a bite!” Live music every Thursday-Sunday. A great new dinner menu is now available. Open seven days per week until 12:30 a.m. Smoking allowed. $-$$

Rossi’s Restaurant (at the Tannery), 50 Water St., 978-499-0240. Authentic Italian dining specializing in homemade pasta & sauces, steaks, seafood, and a great wine list. Relax in the lounge upstairs overlooking the Merrimack River. Open Tuesday-Saturday at noon for lunch. Dinner is served Tuesday-Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. Smoke free. $$-$$$

Starboard Galley, 55 Water St., 978-462-1326. Family-style restaurant featuring lobster, steak and seafood. Indoor dining, as well as outdoor dining on the waterview deck in season. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Two function rooms are available, as well as catering service. Smoking in bar. $-$$

Szechuan Taste & Thai Cafe, 19 Pleasant St., 978-463-0686. Offers the best Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Fine dining, take-out, delivery, and business luncheon specials. Open for lunch and dinner. Gift certificates available and reservations welcome. Smoke free. $-$$

Ten Center Street, 10 Center St., 978-462-6652. Come dine in this lovely 1790 Federal home. Open daily for lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday brunch. An outdoor patio is available in the summer. Smoking allowed. $$-$$$. Includes Molly’s Pub for fine casual dining. $-$$

PLUM ISLAND

Mad Martha’s Cafe, 51 Northern Blvd., 978-462-7707. Serves breakfast and lunch daily. Sunday breakfast is served until 1 p.m. Dinner served Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings (beginning June 19) from 6-8:30 p.m.; includes salad and dessert. “Phantom Gourmet” approved. Bring your own wine or beer. Smoke free. Breakfast\lunch: $; Dinner: $$-$$$

Plum Island Grille, 2 Plum Island Blvd., 978-463-2290. Specialties include fresh grilled fish, great steak, homemade pasta and fun appetizers. Outdoor deck for dining. Open seven days for dinner at 5 p.m. Brunch on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Smoke free. $$-$$$

ROWLEY

American Barbeque, 5 Railroad Ave., 978-948-2626. A self-service restaurant that offers seafood and specialties including smoked ribs, pulled pork, and grilled meats. Also offers sandwiches, hamburgers and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Mondays. MC/Visa only. Beer, wine and frozen margaritas served. Smoke free. $-$$

Blue Basil Restaurant, Rowley Marketplace, (Junction of Routes 1 and 133), 978-948-3676. Open Wednesday-Saturday for dinner with seatings from 6-8:30 p.m. Smoke free. $$-$$$

Eagle House, 87 Haverhill St., 978-948-6666. Creative American cuisine. Reader’s Choice Award for 2002 and 2003. Stop in for a drink in their comfortable lounge. Open Wednesday-Sunday for dinner at 4:30 p.m. “Your best choice for mid-week dining or a weekend night out with friends”. Reservations not required. Function room available for any occasion. Smoke free. $$-$$$

Spud’s Restaurant & Pub, Newburyport Turnpike, 978-948-7551. Family-style restaurant featuring a wide selection of seafood items, pasta dishes and a variety of steaks. Kids eat free on Tuesdays. Wednesday is Senior Citizen’s Day. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. Smoking in bar. $-$$

SALISBURY

Hungry Traveler Restaurant and Lounge, 98 Beach Road (Route 1A), 978-465-9743. Seafood, prime rib and steak specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Smoking in bar. $-$$

Matty’s Bar & Grill, 34 Bridge Road, 978-465-2285. Casual pub-style restaurant serving burgers, appetizers, soup, salad, fried clams and much more. Smoke free. Handicapped accessible. $-$$

Stripers Grille, 175 Bridge Road (Route 1), 978-499-0400. Casual family waterfront dining. Salad bar. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner with daily specials as well as our “famous” express lunch. Open deck dining in the summer. We have the finest views of Newburyport Harbor. Smoking in bar. $-$$

Sylvan Street Grille, 195 Elm St., (next to cinemas), 978-462-7919. Features fresh seafood, fajitas and low carbohydrate items on daily specials. Open seven days for lunch and dinner at 11:30 a.m. Smoking at bar. $-$$

SEABROOK

Brown’s Seabrook Lobster Pound, Route 286, (Seabrook Beach), 603-474-3331. A New England favorite since 1950, specializing in lobsters, steamed clams, fried and baked seafoods and sandwiches. Open-air dining room and outdoor deck. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Eastman’s Dockside Dining, 48 River St., Seabrook Harbor, 603-474-7063. Specialties include seafood, lobster, steak, and pasta dishes. A fun little hide-away with open deck dining on the water. Call for directions. Open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Children’s menu available. Free parking. Visa/MC only. Smoking allowed. $$

Master McGrath’s, Route 107, New Zealand Road, 603-474-3540. Full menu of standard American food including seafood, steak, prime ribs. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Smoking allowed. $-$$

Markey’s Lobster Pound, Route 286, Seabrook Beach, 603-474-2851. Specialities include delicious fried lobster, steamed lobster & clams and fried foods. An outside deck. $-$$

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