Crowds line up at this 1914 seafood specialist with a no-frills, counter-serve setup & big portions. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
119 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
Phone: (978) 768-6451
Website: http://www.woodmans.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Karen Sweeney
An amazing experience. The food is as expected. Nothing to really die for but no disappointment..good fresh seafood and worth standing in line for. They staff is very fast and efficient. They clearly have a good system that works for the crowd. In and out without waiting and getting annoyed
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L.A.P Coins
Every time I go there is a small wait. But the service system is very efficient and fast. Fresh food made right before you eat! The breading and oil is a bit overwhelming compared to the sea food. The food is good for seafood, it’s about what you would expect from fried seafood. The clam chowder was really good. The food is very filling. Don’t expect the atmosphere to feel like the ocean or fishermen, it’s pretty plain. The seats are quite low to the ground. But overall it is a nice experience.
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d359
Food was good.$42 for Seafood platter , I’ve had equal to better at small places at home South Shore Ma so just not worth the long ride for me The piece of fish wasn’t a nice big fried piece but little chunks that were hard to discern from the scallops until tasted What’s up with that??Whole belly clams were very small, if your in the area food was fresh and fried perfectly. Onion rings were also good, A lot of fries made the dinner seem huge . I had visited before and was so excited to go back and just was not the same. I did not try the Lobster roll pictured, my friend said it was ok.
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Aries Scorpio
So much better than Legal Seafood of course it doesn’t pander to fancy pants and being upscale BUT it does cater to its customers and treats them respectfully and politely.
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Trisha R
Wow what a disappointment. We decided to try this place because I have heard great things. Drove 1hr just to try it. When I arrived there were all young boys running this place. The food was SOOO greasy! The batter on the onion rings is not good at all. My sons got the chicken fingers they were so dry. They over cooked them. The tarter sauce had a strong vinegar taste. That is the main part the tarter!! We usually go to the Clam Box which is the best! Nothing compares. Will not be back! Don’t waste your $. Wasted $75!
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Cami Tussie
Good, but not worth going out of your way for. Very expensive for the food quality. Great vibes and experience, but in regards to the food itself- there’s better. Got the seafood platter which felt a little too heavy on the batter. Clam chowder was really good. Also nice that there’s ice cream on the grounds, which was really good (recommend the caramel truffle).
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Gayle Scroggs
Perfect fried clams in abundance. Nothing greasy!! Accompanied perfectly fried french fries. Friends enjoyed the equally except t seafood platter. They deserve all the accolades they get! P.S. tables could be wiped more often.
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C Hill
Great seafood here! I had the salmon burger and fries. There should be more gluten free foods at this restaurant. I am allergic to malt. I also need to watch dairy too. Famous place to visit with lots of fried food.
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Scott J.
Fisherman’s platter was cooked to perfection.
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Brian M
Classic New England fry shacks can do no wrong. Highly recommend the fish, the scallops, and the lobster roll. The fish and scallops were perfectly fried. The lobster roll was pretty incredible, especially the brioche bun.
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