This was my second trip to The Village Restaurant...first one was on a snowy Sunday this past winter. My husband and I had heard of the restaurant from Pat Whitley's restaurant radio show. We had a delightful meal...swordfish kebabs and baked haddock. I wanted the oyster stew, but the oysters were not available that day--the meal and the service, however,... more

The Village was recommended to us, by a local shop owner, while we were "antiquing" in Essex in early September. It is unimpressive from the front (not meant in any derogatory sense - it just does not catch your eye), but is nicely furnished inside, and much larger than it appears from outside. The food was excellent; the service good;... more

Food is excellent, location is just right! Of course, it's also just down the street, so I'm biased. more

I've been to the Village Restaurant located in Essex, MA now three times. My 3rd visit was just last Sunday. It was without a doubt, truly wonderful at this establishment. We walked in and thought for sure that we'd have to wait for a table because the parking lot was filled up, well we were so surprised because we walked... more