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We are very proud to announce that The Village has been selected as one of
America's Top Ten Small-Town Cafés
(read the article here)

For over 40 years, local and national press have been writing glowing reviews of the Village Restaurant. Scroll down to see some more:

"My favorite is Essex's Village Restaurant."
- Mark Bittman (read his article in Saveur Magazine here).

"If there is a golden-standard for fried clams, the Village's fare is it: crisp, light, succulent, and as delicious at the bottom of the box as they were at the top."

- Ian Brown, Globe and Mail

"At Village Restaurant, the bronzed Essex clams practically take flight with an incredibly light, airy batter and flawless sea flavor. Contrary to most fried seafood legends, this Cape Ann eatery is sit-down with full service and real silverware. There's lots of local history on the walls, which expand to a whopping 200 seats. While the fresh catches are generous, the house desserts are divine. There's deep molasses baked Indian pudding, a pumpkin spice pilgrim sundae, and cinnamon Grapenut custard"

-Phantom Gourmet: Great Ate List

50 Years of Great Seafood. That's what wcities says in their Destination Guide.

5 Stars from DigitalCity.com - Boston User Reviews.

Roadfood's highest rating

"One of the top seafood Mecca's on the North Shore" - The Port Planet Restaurant Reviews

"Discovering a restaurant that serves great food and sharing it with friends is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend an evening. Here’s my latest find, the Village Restaurant in Essex, MA." - Barbara Collozzo-Noonan, Porsche Club of America

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