15 Walnut is off to a fresh start, literally. The wide assortment of food is selected from local farms to ensure freshness and quality. Garnished with seasonal ingredients, the delicacies are bound to please your palate. Start with the Crab Arancini, a variation on the risotto ball, and then dive into the Lobster Mac and Cheese with bacon. So good.
15 Walnut
15 Walnut Rd., South Hamilton
978-468-2434, 15walnut.com
Readers’ Choice:
The Blue Ox, 191 Oxford St., Lynn
781-780-5722, theblueoxlynn.com


May 21, 2010 at 10:36 am
Blue Ox is the best thing that has happened in downtown Lynn in years. Excellent food, atmosphere and diverse group of diners from Lynn and beyond can be found here every night.
May 21, 2010 at 10:38 am
The Blue Ox,located on Oxford Street in lynn, is fantastic. I have had many great meals there. Good Food, modest prices, fantastic atmosphere. If you haven’t tried it, you are missing a great place.
May 21, 2010 at 10:41 am
Definitely the Blue Ox! Atmosphere is great, waitstaff is very personable and the food is just as good or even better than restaurants in Boston but without the price!
May 21, 2010 at 10:59 am
The Blue OX has the best food in the City, amazing service and great atmosphere. Hands down one of, if not the best restaurant I have been to on the North Shore
May 21, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Blue Ox , have a great time every time I go there, from the beginning to end a great experience.
May 21, 2010 at 3:02 pm
The Blue Ox is the place to go – fresh ingredients – great food – reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. They have done a great job filling a niche – can’t wait to go back
May 21, 2010 at 3:54 pm
In Lynn, check out the Blue Ox! My fav!
May 21, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Blue Ox hands down!
May 21, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Blue Ox– Lynn …a gem that should be hidden to longer…
May 22, 2010 at 7:10 am
The Blue Ox in Lynn, MA is outstanding! New American fare at it’s best and reasonably priced to boot! Thanks to the staff hospitality & terrific atmosphere it’s the total dining experience.
May 23, 2010 at 1:58 pm
The Blue Ox in Lynn is exceptional! The food is reasonably priced and the atomosphere is very relaxing.
May 23, 2010 at 7:14 pm
LOVE the Blue Ox!
May 24, 2010 at 6:21 am
Blue Ox in Lynn is outstanding. The food is excellent, menu is great (well – one problem – you want to try it all)! Service is exceptional. You have to try it!! You’ll be a repeat customer too.
May 25, 2010 at 1:17 am
The Farm in essex is phenomenal. The atmosphere is amazing, volleyball and horseshoes in the backyard. I spent hours sitting in the backyard eating pulled pork nachos and playing volleyball.
May 25, 2010 at 8:28 am
YELLA in Andover!
Absolutely the best new restaurant! The menu is so fresh and creative, the wine list has a great selection for a small price tag, the atmosphere is very cozy and inviting, and the service is superb.
May 25, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Blue Ox is wonderful the drinks, the food and staff great place
to go!
May 27, 2010 at 9:11 am
Blue Ox, is Lynn’s Best. The staff are great, drinks are better, food is the best.
May 28, 2010 at 9:36 am
THE FARM is the BEST!! What a place…no place around is even comparable!
May 31, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Five Corners should be on here as the best NEWEST restaurant. Barry and his staff are bringing fantastic food and ambiance at realistic prices to Marblehead and it is a treat to eat here. The staff are great, the space is a transformation of a location that was badly needed and the menu is exquisite. Probably too late for 2010 but expect to see him win next year!
November 19, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Ok have been to both restaurants and no contest blue ox is the best restaurant on the north shore bar none. The food and service are fantastic!