Scoring a seat on the deck at The Black Cow Tap & Grill in Newburyport in the summertime is well worth the wait. The waterfront setting sizzles in the summer months with guests enjoying the taste of the salt air, honeymoon-like harbor views, and the soothing sounds of the sea. For a perfect end to a summer’s day, enjoy a raspberry cosmopolitan with some tuna sashimi and watch boats sail in and out of the harbor. Indoor guests enjoy harbor views as well. » 54 Merrimac St., Newburyport, 978-499-8811, blackcowrestaurants.com.
Reader’s Choice: Danversport Grille & Bistro, 161 Elliot St., Danvers, 978-774-8620, danversport.com
February 25, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Victoria Station in Salem has the best outdoor dining and best view of the fireworks on the 4th!!
March 6, 2009 at 8:28 am
outdoors – has to be The Grapevine, great garden!
March 7, 2009 at 7:57 am
Bangkok Paradise
March 7, 2009 at 9:45 am
The Franklin in Gloucester has a great outdoor garden upstairs
and the food here is to spectacular.
March 7, 2009 at 9:46 am
The Franklin in Gloucester has a great outdoor garden upstairs
and the food here is spectacular.
March 9, 2009 at 7:09 pm
The best outdoor dining on the North Shore is definitely at Victoria Station in Pickering Wharf… they have a three season patio so you can even eat outside when it’s raining or cold out
March 15, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Victoria Station in Salem has the best outdoor dining and best view of the fireworks on the 4th!!
March 17, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Danversport Yacht Club’s Grille & Bistro has a wonderful outdoor patio! The landscaping is beautiful with a view of the boats and the river. All the food is delicious! My favorites are the chicken picatta, blue cheese burger with carmelized onions and the strawberry salad. Check it out!
March 19, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Went to the new up stairs Seaport Grille at Cruiseport had a spectacular lunch, my server was attentive. The wine selection is good..food was good,nice menu!!
I wil be going back again soon, with friends, to enjoy the great view from their new deck.
March 20, 2009 at 10:28 am
Finz, Salem
March 20, 2009 at 10:30 am
Finz, Salem
March 21, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Danversport Grille and Bistro has been a great destination for us especially during the height of the boating season. Our favorite meal is the clam chowder, ceasar salad and the salmon or haddock entree!!!
March 21, 2009 at 5:56 pm
The only thing better than the view at the Danversport Yacht Club was the Chicken Oscar , wait, no, it was the attentive service!! I can’t decide – all were unparalled – the best of the North Shore! My children loved the presentation of the chicken fingers – in little boats – and the Swan ice cream dessert is a delicous treat to top of a fantastic meal!
March 21, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Danversport Yacht club is a great place to eat outside and enjoy the spring, summer and autumn weather. Admiring the boats is pretty nice too! The strawberry salad is different and delicious. Check it out!
March 22, 2009 at 7:27 am
There is no place better than the Danversport Yacht Club for enjoying a nice day or evening outside! I always enjoy the strawberry salad with chicken, and my children always go for the Chicken Danversport. It is the best!
March 22, 2009 at 7:54 am
Danversport Yacht Club, located at 161 Elliott St, in Danvers is a place were you will find a complete pachage deal for an unforgettable day/night out.
The outdoor dining located in a the beautiful landscaping garden and overlooking the Danvers River, is very relaxing.
The staff is very very friendly and the food…the food is “SUPERB”.
I have been eating at the restaurnt for many, many years, and I can honestly said that Danverport is been for me a “HOME AWAY FROM HOME”.
March 22, 2009 at 7:56 am
The Danversport Yacht Club is my favorite place to eat. Their clam chowder is awesome. I cannot wait until the nice weather to sit outside on their patio to watch the sunset.
March 22, 2009 at 8:57 am
The Danversport Yacht Club’s Grille & Bistro is my favorite…summer or winter. In summer the outside dining is outstanding, right on the river overlooking al the boats at the mirnia and the landscaping is extraordinary. Winter the Bistro is warm and cozy looking out to what I just mentioned.
They have a great bar menu with a half dozen items at less than $8 bucks. Their home made chowder is the best around.
This place merits a “10″ from me
March 22, 2009 at 10:07 am
A pleasant and affordable destination for outside
dining during warmer weather is definitely Danversport
Yacht Club Grille. The salads are creative, accompanied
by their creamy clam chowder and you have a nice lunch!
March 22, 2009 at 12:00 pm
When you talk about outdoor dining you can not go without mentioning the Danversport Yacht Club. It is an atmosphere like no other on the North Shore. The menu offers variety, the staff is friendly and the view is unbeatable. It is quality all the way around.
March 22, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I find that the dining outside at the Danversport Yacht Club was wonderful .The fountain combined with the ocean nearby produced such relaxing atmosphere . The staff was very attentive and friendly and made our dinner a super dining experience .
March 22, 2009 at 6:51 pm
We really enjoy trips to the Danversport Yacht Club to enjoy the outdoor dining. Our favorite dish is their delicious clam chowder served with an ice cold beer! Yum!
March 22, 2009 at 8:41 pm
The best place for outdoor dining on the North Shore is Danversport Yacht Club’s Grille & Bistro. It is a very appealing place for not only it’s tastyfully prepared food and reasonably priced menu, but also for the beauty that surrounds you. Meticulously manicured gardens and the Porter River are completely in view for your dining experience. Well worth a visit!
March 23, 2009 at 11:08 am
CONNIE M. THE DANVERSPORT YACHT CLUB IS THE BEST NORTH SHORE PLACE TO EAT. THE OUT DOOR DINING IS A GREAT EXPERENCE, THE VIEW ON THE RIVER, THE BEAUTIFUL BOATS, THE SOUND OF THE FOUNTAINS, VERY PEACEFUL. BEST OF ALL THE CLAM CHOWDER IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. GREAT PRICES, PLEASANT STAFF.
March 23, 2009 at 11:37 am
Danversport Yacht Club excellent outdoor dining atmosphere! A lot of great food for your money! Can’t wait to go back with the warmer weather coming!
March 23, 2009 at 12:01 pm
DANVERSPORT YACHT CLUB….OMG, THE VIEW IS AMAZING! THE RIVER, THE GROUNDS! THE FOOD AND WAITSTAFF ARE THE BEST!
March 23, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Danversport Yacht Club has the best outdoor dining on the north shore.The view is amazing,the staff is great! They have the best clam chowder around, and I am picky.
March 23, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Danversport Yacht Club – great outdoor spot!
March 23, 2009 at 3:02 pm
The danvers port yaught club has the best outdoor dining i’ve ever seen! The view is amazing, the staff is kind, attentive, and always gets the job done right. My favorite dish is probably the clam chowder. I am the pickiest person i know, but there is an exception for their chowder. on a scale of 1-10, i’ give the place a 15! I’s go there evry night if i could!
March 23, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I happen to love the outdoor dining at the Danversport Yacht Club…the view is awesome, the food is outstanding, the value is exceptional, and the staff understands what customer service is all about. I guess I am in good company with the strawberry salad and the chicken oscar!! For what it’s worth, I think they serve the best green beans I have EVER had. Perfect EVERY time. I could make a meal out of them ~ but I never do..the other stuff is too good to pass up! Love it, love it, love it!!!
March 23, 2009 at 5:24 pm
My husband and I enjoy the Danversport Yacht Club all year round, but especially during the summer. We enjoy having cocktails and dinner on the patio while watching the boats and wildlife. The staff is friendly and courteous.
March 23, 2009 at 7:34 pm
The Danversport Yacht Club is a great spot for indoor or outdoor dining. Friendly service and a thoughtful menu! The chowda hits the spot on a cold night!
March 24, 2009 at 9:00 am
The Danversport Yacht Club Grille and Bistro is Number One, hands down! The entire menu is the tastiest and freshest around! The service is unparallel and the view from the patio will take your breath away!!!
March 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I can’t say enough about the Danversport Yacht Club Bistro. The entire dining experience is top notch. Great food, river view and the service are all exceptional.
March 26, 2009 at 2:37 pm
If you’re looking for an incredible outdoor eating experience, look no further than the Danversport Yacht Club. The patio is beautifully landscaped, including fountains, & the view of the river is incredible. This is on top of the friendly service & fabulous food.
March 26, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Want great outdoor dining and clan chowder? Go to the Danversport Yatch Club.
March 26, 2009 at 3:54 pm
My absolute favorite outdoor dining is at Danversport Yacht Club. The view of the river, watching the sunset while eating delicious food- it’s awesome.
April 9, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Favorite summer outdoor dining is the Rudder on Rocky Neck!
April 9, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I love Finz on Pickering Wharf and Periwinkles in Essex.
Both have great food and wonderful outside dining.
April 9, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Burton’s in North Andover had to be one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. The food was fabulous, the waitstaff was fast and concise and the energy was great! Great bar too!
April 9, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Duckworth’s Bistrot in Gloucester does a great job with food, and the quality is reliable. The chef is creative and the food tastes great!
April 9, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Finz in Salem
April 10, 2009 at 11:09 am
The Grapevine in Salem. The garden is beautiful!
April 10, 2009 at 2:45 pm
The Grapevine has a wonderful setting for outside dining.
April 10, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Finz in Salem… rocks!
April 10, 2009 at 7:43 pm
The Grapevine of course!!! The garden patio smells of a combination of fresh herbs and spring flowers! Not to mention the freshest ingredients available, romantic lighting, great service,and a consistently unique changing menu. Kate Hammond and Stacey Fraser have been Salems best forever, not to be missed!!
April 23, 2009 at 9:49 am
Red Rock in Swampscott
May 11, 2009 at 2:44 pm
the deck at the rudder on rocky neck, the food is fantastic!
May 21, 2009 at 9:54 am
The Rudder, Rocky Neck. Looking out at Smith Cove, beautiful light.
May 21, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Just want to warn everyone about Stripers Grille in Salisbury. I just had the worst experience there. Invisible,rude waitstaff, dirty plates, silver and glasses. As well as some screaming lunatic at the bar, swearing and apparently drunk.. It turns out the table next to us knew him as the owner!! And to top it off, after waiting for close to an hour for our dinners, the haddock was so pungent smelling I didnt want to eat it…