Since 1946 Anthony’s Pier 4 Cafe Hawthorne by the Sea has been an iconic waterfront seafood restaurant known for its lobsters, popovers marinated mushrooms, seafood specialties, steaks, desserts and many more foods.
Popovers, Lobster a la Hawthorne, Marinated Mushrooms, Lobster Bisque, Baked Alaska, Strawberries Rommanoff, Lobster Savanah
Based on 281 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
153 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907
Phone: (781) 595-5735
Hours
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
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Reviews
Annette LaFleur
One of my favorites…. beautiful view of the ocean. Delicious popovers and marinated mushrooms before your meal. I always get baked stuffed lobster as I did at Anthony’s Pier 4 in Boston. Always perfect – sweet and tender. Nice dining room with table cloths and staff dressed in tuxes. Bar is pretty – looks like a boat. Cocktails served with a sidecar in a silver bowl filled with ice. Very nice presentation and great service. Great for a casual lunch or a special dinner.
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Aran Nathanson
Old school New England fish restaurant with amazing views. The food is good, not exceptional. I’d go for the broiled fish. The filet mignon is also good. But go for the amazing view of Boston Harbor.
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Luis Arcaya
Delicious, quiet
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Kaleo Reese
Stunning views of Boston and the Massachusetts Bay. Perhaps it was because we entered the cafe at a slower time but, we were one of the three families dining in the rather large dining area. The entire space felt stuffy and I ended up asking the staff to let some air in. We came in for desserts and ended up ordering a creme brulee and baked Alaska. My husband loved the baked Alaska and I enjoyed the creme brulee. 7/10.
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Law Tem
A very nice restaurant to eat and relax at a fantastic location with great views of Boston, Lynn Beach, Egg Rock as well as Swampscott harbor. The food is good.. We had Boston Scrod and baked cod. The food while tasty was bland. The clam chowder was excellent, the salad very fresh and tasty, the pop overs were perfect, hot and plenty of butter to add to the enjoyment. The waitstaff that served us was a very personable young man. He was knowledgeable and friendly making us feel quite welcome. Anthony’s is worth a visit… It is a treasure from the past existing in a different world but always seeking quality food in a friendly, beautiful setting. You will not be disappointed… Go and enjoy the experience of fine food, great service and a beautiful setting!
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Ted Banks
If you are looking for a top of the line dining experience with a profoundly proper 3 courses’ meal of a magnificent ocean view, this would definitely be your place. The food is exquisite, and the dishes are balanced with a unique sense of style. We loved the early dinner there, and our waitress made all the difference with her strict, yet very pleasant, attendance to every detail. We definitely are going back. Have to try the bar after dark.
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Cesarina Aquino
The food was really good. Just as good as the view of Boston. My friend and I both had the chowder…yum. We shared a crab cake which was also delicious. I ordered the salmon and she had the stuffed lobster. Both also very delicious. We even had dessert ♀️ Baked Alaska and Creme Brulee, also very good.
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Fabio D’Ambrosio
Took my wife here. Beautiful view. Food was very fishy, good. I enjoyed it. Elegant place. It is pricey. The interior is very nice as well.
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Ryan McSweeney
My family and I filled two tables, with an option to choose tables. I am not sure what everyone else who gave it a bad review is talking about, it was a wonderful experience. The food was delivered in a timely manner, each course better than the rest along with servers coming back to check on us. I walked in with no expectations or idea what I would have. I am fully satisfied, and my family is as well. Not one complaint except that I want more espresso. I’ve never been here, but I would definitely come again.
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Kodia BC
Just finished up dinner here. Tani was our server and he was so wonderful and hilariously sarcastic and witty! Dinner was delicious – baked shrimp and lobster casserole were fire. Both bartenders were absolutely amazing as well and very accommodating. There were a handful of locals at the bar who they knew by name and chatted with the bartenders the whole time! Would recommend 10/10
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