Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
Issue link: http://read.uberflip.com/i/1024592
6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, 01930, 978-282- 9799, seaportgrillegloucester.com $$ SEA LEVEL OYSTER BAR Salem is known for its elevated cuisine scene. Sitting just feet above the harbor, Sea Level Oyster Bar fits right in. The raw bar is refreshing, the tacos are top-notch, the burgers will bowl you over, and the atmosphere is aces. Oh, and there is regular live music, a bevvy of craft cocktails, and special themed dinners. All told, Sea Level has the makings for a terrific tableside good time. 94 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741- 0555, sealeveloysterbar.com $$ SEAGLASS OCEANSIDE RESTAURANT "Beach chic" is the theme and classic American is the cuisine. A pleasant blend of the elegant and the causal makes this Atlantic-side spot a real gem. Enjoy pan- oramic ocean views over a glass of wine and make selections from a sea-fresh menu. There's Sunday Brunch by the Sea, Wednesday $1 Raw Bar, and Thursday Night: Music, Martinis & More! during which diners enjoy chef Harley's weekly bar bites accompanied by jazz classics and cool lounge sounds. 4 Ocean front North, Salisbury, 01952, 978-462-5800, seaglassoceanside.com. $$$ WOODMAN'S We all know it: Woodman's of Essex is straight-up awesome. Thanks to the vision of "Chubby" and Bessie Woodman, the North Shore is home to the first and best fried clams in the world! Not only do their lunch and dinner menus satiate with clam chowder, fresh lobster, and steamed clams, but their clambakes, barbecues, catering services, and online seafood for purchase make local news time and again. 121 Main Street, Essex, 01929, 978-768- 6057, woodmans.com $$ Steak CHOPPS AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL Located at the Marriott Boston Burlington, Chopps American Bar and Grill is a contemporary American chophouse featuring a variety of succulent steaks, fresh local seafood, regional dishes, and amazing cocktails. The menu is the joint creation of consulting chef Daniel Bruce and executive chef Stefano "Steve" Zimei. The restaurant's warm and unpretentious setting offers comfort and style, and features an elevated chef's table seating 10 and shares a large U-shaped bar and communal table with the Greatroom, an open and inviting public space, where hotel guests and locals alike can watch one of the large screen TVs or enjoy a glass of wine or craftly created cocktail, tasty appetizers, and small plates in the area's cozy nooks. Chopps American Bar and Grill, One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, 781-221- 6643, choppsamericanbarandgrill.com $$$ DINING GUIDE September 2018