Carol L.
10/12/2025
Woodsman's is still my favorite seafood place. It's rustic and very casual, more like a takeout place than a restaurant, but the food is good, fresh, and arrives quickly. You place your order at a...
Woodman's of Essex
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119 Main St
Essex, MA 01929
Voted “Most Iconic Restaurant in the Boston Area”- Boston.com; "Best Waterfront Seafood Shack"- USA Today; "Best Restaurant in New England" about.com. Serving fresh award-winning seafood for over 100 years! Chubby and Bessie Woodman invented the fried clam back in 1916 Casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Gluten-free, seafood, chowder and more. Fried clams, scallops, shrimp, steamers, boiled lobster, lobster rolls plus burgers and chicken as non-seafood choices. Full Bar, Indoor and Outdoor Seating. Catering throughout New England Shipping across the USA
Reviews
3.5858 reviews
Kate O.
7/7/2025
This review is a long-time coming, and I couldn't have been more happy and excited and this place didn't disappoint. Fresh, great service, casual and just good food. Yes, pics have some little...
Fred P.
4/29/2025
Was in the area and decided to drop in This Woodman's was recommended by a local Awhile ago we went to the Clam Box and was very disappointed - It used to be great but now the full belly clams...
Kelley B.
10/4/2025
Woodman's is a must visit for anyone in the Essex area looking for some delicious seafood. The fried clams were absolutely delicious and truly some of the best in New England. Our overall...
Dara W.
9/11/2025
This is always a crowd pleaser. The food is delicious and the service is great. You order at the counter and then they call your number to come get your food. You order your drinks at the "bar"...
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