Essex
598 customer reviews
Pam Booden
Great location and nice atmosphere! Come here if in the area.
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Bob Livingston
Great place. Good food and live music
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traveler
Some in our party ordered fish and chips, restaurant favorite, and commented that the amount of fish was much smaller than they have had in the past and for the price seemed like less of a value. There was a hint of cleaning fluid as we sat down. Not sure if it was from wiping down the table, but was noticable to 2 in our party. Maybe the cleaning mix recipe was not discretely measured More...
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Traci Grover Jaroszewicz
We had a wonderful meal at C.K. Pearl! We had a party of 8 and our waitress (Rachel) was awesome. Best scallop dish that I've ever had! Everyone enjoyed their meals, and with a few food allergies in our group, she made sure everything was cooked correctly! We will be back! :) More...
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TraciJ
We had a wonderful meal at CK Pearl! We had a party of 8 and everyone had a good experience. The waitress we had was terrific! And my scallop entree was one of the best I've ever had. Good drink selection as well, and something for everyone (not just seafood... they have BBQ, burgers, kids menu, etc) And they were very accommodating for my sister, who has celiac disease. We will definitely return soon! More...
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JoeDiner
Glad to have the smoked half-chicken back! We're never disappointed ay CK Pearl. The fish is always first rate, as is anything from the smoker. And of course the view of our dear Essex marsh is awesome. More...
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AngelB
Great atmosphere, food and drinks. Service was superb and very friendly.Will return.
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nickellis14
Always excellent. Ever changing menu with local ingredients, and old standbys.Here all the time to see what they're doing.Also great drinks.
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RichardC
Our server, Linda A, was terrific. She is attentive, knowledgeable and the perfect balance between efficiency and knowing that we wanted to linger. She rocks!
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Scruggs
We went to CK's for brunch last Sunday. We were seated right behind the band. Unfortunately, it was soooo loud we couldn't talk. I suspect everyone in the restaurant felt that way. As good as they were they were just too loud. Service was great, brunch was delicious but the blues band was much too loud.....and I'm not an old person..... More...
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JohnC
My wife and I took her parents out for a "good meal". However, what we got was a GREAT meal in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The mussels in coconut milk and mild curry were delicious. Everyone really enjoyed the meal and our waitress was friendly and helpful. Great place!!! More...
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Alexl
One of my favorite north shore restaurants. Always tasty !!
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Localtravelers
We had mussels and Kale Caesar with white anchovy is great. The serving staff is nice and helpful.
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OpenTable Diner
Always a good pick for good quality food
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my2cents4dining
I had a cranberry mule slider drink served in an iced copper cup that was deliciously strong and flavorful. Then I had a cup of chowder that was also very tasty. My only suggestions there would be for the clam chowder to be just a wee bit thinner (chowders are not supposed to be so thick that they are almost pasty; they should be thinner with milk or cream.) The server should have stirred the pot quite a bit before putting the chowder in my cup, so it would have been a higher temperature. It was warm but not hot, and should be served hot. The flavor of clams was perfect even though is could have been just a bit thinner. With any kind of seafood, there is always a risk of added ingredients overpowering the seafood’s natural flavor. This came close but was still ok. I ordered 1 shrimp/prawn and 3 raw oysters that were all perfect. My entree was a lobster salad over a bed of arugula. My suggestion here would be to mix the arugula with butter lettuce, because after a while of eating straight arugula, the lobster flavor was overpowered by the peppery arugula. If you mix arugula with butter lettuce, that won’t happen. More...
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Alleycat
Very nice evening in a very reliable venue.
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Judith G.
Nice for brunch right along the river. Jazz band was good, too loud for conversation though. I had lox omelet, very good. My friend had corned beef hash and loved it . It's right on the main street (133) across from Woodman's. More...
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OpenTable Diner
Incredible food and the best service that I have had in a very long time. highly recommend. Also, the cookie skillet is amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Great. Was there for lunch. Place was not full so noise wasn’t an issue. Great menu. Some of the best oysters around. Waitress was very nice, knowledgeable etc but we had to ask for silverware at each course. By no means would that keep me away. Was actually pretty funny when we had to stir the coffee with our knives. Wasn’t an issue with us but may have been with others. Just thought it was worth mentioning. Have never been disappointed at CK’s. More...
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ReginaC
Wonderful view, fresh oysters and overall delicious food...attentive service as well. Will return!
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OpenTable Diner
As always the clam chowder is the best on the North Shore. Service was prompt and our food was served hot. Mussels were just the right size, salad was delicious and fresh and my fish and chips were terrific. It’s a little noisy but we like the energy. We eat here often and bring friends when they come to visit. More...
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Dianna
I love this restaurant. It is right on the water and very beautifully decorated. Service was great and food was unbelievable. Want to go back in the summer for outdoor seating. More...
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Alan S.
Had the mussel appetizer for lunch. Amazing. Curry with shallots and corn. Lots of crostini to sop up the broth. Black Hog Granola (beer) reminded me of a coffee stout. Yum yum. Partner had Sandy
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OpenTable Diner
Everything from start to finish was wonderful. The scallops were one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Service was excellent and attentive. Thank you!
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BrookeA
Such a relaxing and wonderful brunch experience! Very reasonably priced and their homefries were some of the best I've ever had. Will be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Always a non typical menu. Always creative. Always enjoy CK Pearl
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JoannaC
Good variety of menu options. Pros: Fried clams small and sweet, pork belly app amazing esp the grits, lobster carbonara incredible, housemade sorbet, all awesome. Cons: Tiny cup of chowder overpriced $7, octopus app was lackluster, sorbet was too frozen to eat right away. Atmosphere was a little loud for a table of 6 to talk to each other, but quieted down after a bit. Will definitely come back, but just a few things to work on. More...
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Chuck Adam
Always a creative and fun menu. Excellent brunch specials and great unique drinks.
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Ben Fenneman
Heerlijke lunch, vriendelijk personeel en een prachtig uitzicht
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CambridgeDiner
Four friends had a nice dinner after taking the Essex River Cruise.Food was good-oysters, mussels, the meatloaf special was very good, brisket was fork tender. Service a bit spotty but she was very nice about a spilled water glass.Great view of the river. Prices a little above average for Essex but food and wine selection are good. More...
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Karnak
Needed to find a restaurant for Saturday night. CK Pearl had some table reservations on Open Table and we had not eaten there, so we gave it a try. Interesting menu and the food was good. We sat in the heated porch and it was comfortable. More...
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CarolynB
I would recommend CK Pearl. It was quite noisy so made talking a challenge. The view is, of course, beautiful of the Essex River. My meal was OK, but small - the fish tacos. Other meals were well sized and enjoyed. More...
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JulieD
Great atmosphere, service and wait staff! Food also good. Will return!
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OpenTable Diner
Honestly some of the best scallops ever
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Nadia Klock
A favorite place along an outlet with my MA family❗️
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golfer7
Nice setting on harbor marsh, and surprisingly good food for a menu with WAY too many choices (no way they can do that many things well). But bread and salads were good. Server was terrific, but bartender was a dud (zero personality) and hostess who met us was a 20-something airhead again with zero personality or interest in her job or the customers. Overall, surprisingly good experience for a creekside seafood joint. upgrade the hostess/bar staff and it'll be 5 stars for what it is. More...
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gjynh
A great day. There was live music when we arrived that continued until brunch was done. They music was great but much too loud. We were screaming to each other just to have a conversation. More...
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Henry
Food was absolutely delicious. Excellent cocktails. Our waitress was wonderful.
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Kristine Wiegand
Friendly staff, tasty menu and great drinks
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Doug Johnson
Everything about the place is fantastic! The food (Amazing Brunch). The service is friendly and spot on. And, it has an incredible view of the marina, the Essex river, and salt marsh with the birds that inhabit or migrate through. A must try!!!
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Svetlana S.
Incredible food! Everything on menu is amazing. Drinks great! Service is good. Outdoor area is amazing with beautiful view.
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Lindsay Milne
The best. Not better place for a great meal on the North Shore.
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garusanu
Nice location along the river. Great seaside feel. Food and ambiance is wonderful.
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Cindy Parolisi
Delicious food, friendly staff, great view!
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Daniela DeCaro
Great food, friendly staff !! Enjoyed my birthday celebration there tonight!!
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OpenTable Diner
Came for the jazz brunch. Amazing music, but maybe I’ll sit outside next time as it was very loud with them in the small restaurant. Food was delicious, as were the bloody marys . My only complaint was the coffee. Ordered an iced coffee, which was extremely weak. More...
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OpenTable Diner
Main meals were very good; shared appetizers were a bit stingy for the price. Staff were welcoming and service was very good.
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AmyF
We usually love going to CK Pearls but this time it was packed and noisy. To be expected on a Saturday night in August! We sat on the screened porch which was full and loud. The the waitstaff was bustling back and forth to the deck area constantly which was disruptive. There is no solution to this problem but I guess if you are looking for a quiet spot on a summer weekend this is not it. More...
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Bulliesdelight
Food was tasty. Clams especially so. The noise level was much too high. I could barely hear the people at my table. This is an issue that should be resolved.
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CathyM
The farrow salad with salmon was outstanding! Friendly waitstaff and excellent service! Great portions! My friend had farrow with steak tips that she raved about. Really nice dining experience.
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