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Woodman's of Essex

+1 978-768-6451
119 Main St, Essex, MA 01929 United States of America
Open Today: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Historic
Crowd
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Planning
  • Usually a wait
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Pets
  • Dogs allowed
Other
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Best WLM Reviews

Great no-frills restaurant with delicious seafood. Price is a bit high, but well worth it. Quality is top notch, staff very friendly and attentive.
Wonderful fish and lobster. The fried fish plate is amazing! Beautiful views of the marshes on all sides. Friendly, informal atmosphere.
The seafood is AMAZING! I had no expectations, and man, was I impressed.
There's a reason that the line to order snaked around the building. Absolutely ???? worth a detour for the noms.
Delicious and HUGE portions. The popcorn shrimp was clean and fresh. The onion rings were some of the best we ever had.
Best New England fried seafood. We always take guests here. Of course, it’s an experience service wise and finding a seat. Fried clams are the best but often go with the sampler to mix things up.
Fried Clams and Lobster Rolls
at a family business for 110 years
in the beautiful town of Essex.
You know it's Woodmans of Essex.
Owners Steve and Stephen serve all your favorites year round.
Like Lobster rolls, tender steamers, whole belly fried clams, Nana Bessie's Clam Cakes, and fried shrimp.
Go in the off season, with a friend like Bostonlobsterroll and enjoy.
Woodman's of Essex
Wow. The food here is fantastic. I think they make the customers get up to get drinks and food is to make sure they don’t eat the entire kitchen in one sitting. The food is that good.
If you’re a first timer, food is ordered at the register, so there can be a line due to how delicious everything inside is. That line can extend outdoors so come prepared… for good eats!
Fried clams and boats and whatchahoozits. All good.
A place where you can have some fun with people you love. You will walk away with a lasting memory
Amazing food! A majority of the kitchen is gluten-free besides the clam cakes, sandwiches, and onion rings. They use a batter that’s gluten free for all the fried items so there is minimal cross contamination. You can get all kinds of fried seafood, chowder, and fresh seafood as well. Great experience and the food was incredible. Also, they have 2 full bars with ciders & seltzers.

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Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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