Editors’ Choice
SurfSide, Salisbury
The name doesn’t oversell—this spot is perched on the edge of Salisbury Beach, often looming directly over the water (depending upon the tide). The drinks are sweet and jewel-toned, the beachfront-inspired menu of seafood, burgers, lobster rolls, and chowder satisfies, and on summer weekends, live music and DJs rock the house. Stay late—this deck is a picture-perfect spot to take in Salisbury’s summer Saturday fireworks display. 25 Broadway, Salisbury, 978-463-9222, surfsidesalisbury.com
Readers’ Choice
Notch Brewing, Salem
Heaters in the winter and umbrellas in the summer make this deck on the South River basin the place to be year-round. We know the beer is great, and we hear the wildlife watching is superb. 283R Derby St., Salem, 978-412-7674, notchbrewing.com