Best Casual Restaurants in Swampscott

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47 restaurants available nearby

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1. Paradiso Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(505)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Swampscott

Booked 4 times today

Paradiso Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant located across from the Swampscott train station. Small kitchen with big flavors. Executive Chef Benedetto Carenza from Avellino, Italy prepares Italian cuisine that will make you want to lick your plate. All menu items are cooked to order. Quality is our number one priority. Enjoy the ambiance of our “soon” newly renovated lounge and dining room. The casual atmosphere of our lounge offers 6 flat screen TVs, along with our dining room, outdoor heated patio and outdoor tent.

2. Toscana Forno

4.7

Exceptional(401)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Peabody

Booked 32 times today

At Toscana Forno, we want you to feel like you’re at home. That’s why we’re so excited about our new restaurant in South Peabody.When you step through the doors of Toscana Forno, you’ll be transported from your everyday life into a place where no one is rushing around, there’s no stress and everyone is having fun. You can relax with friends, enjoy the company of family or even just take some time out for yourself and sit back with a glass of wine while you wait for your meal—or two.What makes us different? Well, we’ve got an amazing, knowledgeable staff and exciting menu full of delicious comfort food that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest eater in your group (and if it doesn’t, you can always order something else!). We also serve up some seriously delicious drinks that pair perfectly with our food!We’re open seven days a week and have plenty of space for large groups or smaller gatherings too—whatever kind of night you’re looking for, we’ve got it covered!

3. The Babe

4.8

Exceptional(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to your friend neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Tucked away on Lafayette Park, just a block from the downtown and seaport neighborhoods of Salem, MA, The Babe is the perfect place to rendezvous after work for a cocktail, grab a bite with friends, or get together for a late night celebration. We take pride in our scratch kitchen with a menu inspired by Northeast sandwich culture and cuisine; touching on fan favorites from Philly to NY, and of course, Boston! Our menu includes specialties like house-ground cheese burgers, loaded Italian subs with freshly sliced salumi, crispy and cheesy mozzarella pockets, crispy wings, and more. The dining room and bar have a casual but intimate feel with high ceilings, updated vintage architectural features, and warm deco-lighting. The Babe also features live performances several nights a week as well as a cozy backyard patio in the warm weather season. Parties larger than 10 guests should contact the restaurant directly for booking

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4. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.7

Exceptional(334)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 10 times today

Nathaniel’s Restaurant at the Hawthorne Hotel offers a perfect start and end to any day. The morning hours are bright with the wall of windows, the plates are creative and include all the Breakfast favorites; Pancakes, Waffles, our Hearty Hawthorne Breakfast, and our Famous house-made Hawthorne Corned Beef Hash!Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nathaniel’s transforms into a lounge-like atmosphere, with candles, live piano and acoustic entertainment or ambient music playing from our brass gramophone. Sit beside the baby grand piano, beneath the famed author’s portrait, or in front of the historical culinary tribute cabinet and you will find there is a reason our guests have loved Nathaniel’s Restaurant for decades.Our Tavern restaurant offers a comfortable pub style atmosphere, with our toasty fireplace and warm ambience, you can't help but sink into our comfy arm chairs, while sipping a hot toddy! Join us to experience our Executive Chef, Vanessa Still's, fantastic menu!

5. Mai Tai Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Marblehead

Booked 5 times today

Here at the Mai Tai Lounge we offer high-quality cuisine and service. There is no limit to the type of dishes that are served. Using the freshest ingredients available we offer dishes like our Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Pad Thai, Farfalle with Wild Mushroom, and many other dishes. The Mai Tai Lounge offers the finest handcrafted cocktails hands-down, drinks like our Snapchat Worthy, Best Mistake Ever, and the Yacht Club. Not to mention our list of eight differently designed Mai Tais. The restaurant has been designed to provide a high level of comfort and an overall relaxing ambience. The Mai Tai team is excited to welcome you to come sit down, relax and focus on family, friends, and the present moment.

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6. Landing Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(425)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Marblehead

Booked 16 times today

The Landing was first established in 1972 and has withstood the test of time and the elements. Located on Marblehead Harbor our "On the Water Harbor Views" can't be beat. Chef Noe Ortega brings culinary excellence to each dish and our service is comforting and professional. Our Deck and Patio offer great views and atmosphere with Fresh Seafood right form the dock. Along with Steaks, Duck and plenty of Vegetarian and Gluten Free offerings you'll be sure to find what your looking for on our menu. We are on the water in the Historic District and close by Fort Sewall and Crocker Park as well as the Jerimiah Lee Mansion. Great wine and drink lists will accompany the ever changing menus created by Chef Noe Ortega.

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7. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

4.5

Awesome(885)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Salem

Booked 12 times today

2 floors boasting spectacular views of the Salem Harbor, offering waterfront dining on our seasonalpatio. Featuring fresh seafood, raw bar, pizzas and sandwiches, 20 craft beers and cocktails.

8. Pots

4.8

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Peabody

Booked 4 times today

Pots is on OpenTable. Make a reservation today! We look forward to seeing you

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9. Antique Table - Salem

4.4

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Salem

Booked 1 time today

We pride ourselves with being a unique restaurant on the North Shore. Our menu w/traditional Italian pasta dishes and Argentine grilled steaks make us a must try and unique restaurant experience.

10. The Derby

4.5

Awesome(253)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 2 times today

*WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATION THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENTLocated within walking distance to Salem Old Town Hall & Witch History Museum right in the heart of downtown Salem, The Derby is scratch restaurant focused on unique, locally sourced, American fare with great and unique cocktails and a vast selection of Draft Beer! We have large televisions throughout the restaurant, windows from ceiling to floor, and a beautiful patio for those warm days! Whether you are out to watch the game, catch up with old friends, or just enjoy a nice night out on the town, The Derby is here to meet all of your needs. Feel free to ask our team for recommendations if you are visiting form out of town... Salem is not just about the witches.*Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm*We do apologize but we do not take reservations for outdoor seating. The patio is sat on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for understanding.

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Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place to Drink and Dine. My teenage daughter loves their pizza . They have great specials
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Toscana FornoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Peabody
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4.7
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Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Very friendly owner and staff. Second time dining here - consistently outstanding.
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.7
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Megan
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Delicious food, fantastic cocktails, excellent conversation with the bartender.
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The BabePrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.8
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Rome
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Was unexpectedly amazed by how good the food was! I came here on Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend and the god was outstanding! The steak was cooked to perfection! The steak melted in your mouth good! Shrimp was perfectly cooked and the Mai Tai’s, Mai Tai’d!! I was wavy off them and ended it off with an amazing expresso martini that came topped with a surprise!
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Mai Tai LoungePrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Marblehead
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4.8
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Laurie
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Café Paradiso never disappoints! The freshness and quality and variety of food offerings is outstanding. Kudos to one of the best bartenders ever, Kim, thank you for some really wonderful drinks consistently! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The staff makes you feel like part of the family. It’s one of our favorite places.
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Paradiso RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Swampscott
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4.9

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