The Village Restaurant

55 Main St., Essex, MA - (978) 768-6400

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Dark, wood-paneled, comfortable, and middle-class, The Village has been a town fixture for nearly half a century. Fried clams and other seafood are exemplary, and be sure to have genuine Indian pudding for dessert.

77% Approval Rating (9 votes)

Scorecard

Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip

Lobster Pie	clams
Clam Chowder	Indian pudding
lobster	Haddock LuAnne

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"Such a nice place to eat! Dark, wood-paneled, comfortable, and middle-class, The Village has been a town fixture for half a century. One veteran staff member recalled to us that when it opened as a five-booth café, the owner used to leave the door open so that before ..." [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

55 Main St., Essex, MA
(978) 768-6400

http://www.village-essex.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	Yes
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"Each onion ring is a nearly perfect circle. The crust crunches, the inside is soft and sweet."
Michael Stern

"A nice place to dine, part of Essex since 1956."
Michael Stern

"It is rare to find fried clams this good served on a china plate. There are utensils, too, but fried clams are finger food!"
Michael Stern