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October 2023 by Barbara MacLeod
Charming waterfront cafe and shop with a unique selection of wines and beer, delicious homemade soups, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee. Ice cream too! Open seasonally
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September 2023 by Michael R.
Wow, absolutely hate to write poor reviews, especially since we've been to Firsbees Wharf (outdoor venue( so many times and always enjoyed the food, friendly service and views. We finally decided to try their ski club bar on the third floor, and wow! What an unhappy and unwelcoming staff. We should have left.We made a reservation and arrived at noon for their opening time, upon entering the room, the bartender made eye contact and looked away as did the server in the room. No smiles, no welcome, no be right with you. Eventually a young woman on the patio who was setting up tables came to us and said someone would be with us. A few minutes went by and a woman who would be our waitress tried to sit us in the back of the restaurant. We noted that we came to enjoy the view and asked about the table by the deck, note the restaurant was empty. She thought long and hard and said OK. This same waitress was then on the phone complaining to someone that the bartender was "stressed", etc... Again, no smiles, no pleasantness and just a bad vibe in the dining room. We ordered a salad to split and my wife asked if we could have sharing plates, and our waitress said, you can use the bread plates (there was no bread), and that it would take "another trip for the dumbwaiter" to get the plates. The room filled quickly, and we observed that nobody was treated nicely. Eventually a second bartender came, who was friendly and warm to the patrons at the bar. Too little and too late. Honestly we really should have gotten up to leave. I'm still angry that I left a meaningful tip as none was deserved but I thought perhaps understaffed and poor management. When staff is this miserable, something is wrong with management. I can't recommend this group of restaurants any longer.
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August 2023 by Cathi M.
Great food and service. The view is lovely too. Be aware that the lobster roll is very expensive but full of lobster meat and delicious.
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July 2023 by Daniel C.
Our group had a fantastic lunch experience celebrating our colleague's retirement. Donna and her friendly, professional staff treated our group extremely well. The food was delicious; we started off with plates of mussels, bang shrimp, and Brussel sprouts. Everyone order something different but my Lobster roll was absolutely yummy! A few of us stuck around and had some cold beverages at Frisbee's Wharf--what a beautiful location and fun atmosphere. Very interesting water skiing history as well. Thanks again for a wonderful time!
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June 2023 by Lisa Ash
My husband and I just enjoyed the best Salmon chowder on the planet!! 6 stars!!
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June 2023 by Thomas N.
Okay, lovely spot and third floor offers wonderful views on the harbor and boat trafficIn and out, but really go there for the fries, some of the best......everything else was great, cocktails different and excellent, Reuben was delicious, and yummy sauerkraut, fish and chips very good and service pleasant and helpful....there is parking across the street that is not immediately obvious....I think you will enjoy your visit!
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April 2023 by Kelly D.
We were served the most delicious oysters for lunch today at Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove! I will be thinking about and craving those oysters all spring and summer. This is a wonderful Bistro, a wonderful spot for a drink, brunch, dinner, I have never been disappointed!
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February 2023 by Krista R.
3 starsGreat views and vibes and solid service, but we found the lunch selection underwhelming, cocktails lackluster, and the food was hit or miss.The raw oysters were very fresh but at $3.50/each, the fact that they came already topped with mignonette was certainly unexpected. Usually you dress your own oyster. What's more, the mignonette featured carrots, not shallots, which was not mentioned on the menu anywhere. The carrot mignonette had too much carrot texture and raw carrot flavor, and these competing flavors and textures completely overshadowed the delicate oysters. I think it's fine to be experimental with oysters but the fact the menu didn't mention the oysters had raw carrots on them/came already dressed? Unforgivable. The grilled Caesar salad was divine. Great char and smokiness on the lettuce, excellent acidity and salt in the dressing, bacon lardons and croutons added a great crunch.The fried green olives were decent and the clam chowder was oddly very sweet, almost tasting like dessert. Our cocktails were on the muted side. For $14 each, I was expecting more complexity and nuance.
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January 2023 by Charles P.
Love the ski shop! Get there early and enjoy brunch! Grab a Bloody Mary and watch the sun sail across the sky. I recently had their chorizo omelet and although chorizo can be too much for me, this was spot on.Staff is great and and attentive.
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December 2022 by Laura A.
I've been wanting to go here for months after my parents visited and I started following pepperrell cove on IG. Food did not disappoint and the bar staff was quite lovely considering we wandered in as the first customers on an early weekend lunch date. Hoping to go back in the summer to experience the dock!
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December 2022 by Laura F.
I've been wanting to go here for months after my parents visited and I started following pepperrell cove on IG. Food did not disappoint and the bar staff was quite lovely considering we wandered in as the first customers on an early weekend lunch date. Hoping to go back in the summer to experience the dock!
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December 2022 by Mark D.
Stopped in for a mid-afternoon lunch for the very first time and wow. I've loved this location on the water through its various iterations for many years, but what they've done here is transform the interior and offerings into a getaway for the senses from the inside out. Gorgeous warm interior on the ground level, doubly matched by the light and airy setting at the third-floor bar--with a whole new view of that gorgeous cove. Sunlight twinkling off the water only makes the spicy, peppery bloody mary taste better. The mussels enjoy a nice kick of chorizo with soothing bites of cilantro over a tomato broth with wood-grilled toast (though the mussels themselves were so large, they were a bit much for my taste; those who like 'em large will say wow!). The beet salad was unique on the Seacoast, and the non -alcoholic beverage choices included a ginger/cranberry concoction that was as gorgeous to look at as it was to taste! Finally, a chocolate soufflé with salted caramel served as a fun unexpected treat (though the texture wasn't my favorite; in the end a good old-fashioned flourless chocolate cake might have been more memorable). Overall, the setting, service, view, and unique array of choices made for an unexpectedly decadent and delicious afternoon. We'll be back for sure!
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August 2022 by Ariane M.
My boyfriend and I were visiting from Cali and had a better experience at this place. Here, we were greeted and seated promptly. Our waitress was very pleasant, however we did notice that a two parties who got seated before us had gotten their orders before ours. I really don't know the reason behind that but at least our waitress apologized for the wait. We ordered drinks, half dozen oysters, a salad, and the pan seared halibut. Everything except the halibut was good. Unfortunately, the halibut was very dry and bland.
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August 2022 by Sophie M.
This was hands down one of the best dining experiences and best food I have had in awhile. The views are impeccable, the cocktails are light and refreshing (seriously the Anchor Light was too good to be true) and don't get me started on the food. The cauliflower had us licking the plate, the Brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked through while still being extra crispy. Besides the freshness of the lobster, what truly made it so good were the double fried French fries on the side. I recommend sharing just so you can try as many of the delicious things on the menu as you can. We selected four appetisers to share between three people, plus two lobster rolls, and it was perfect amount of food for us.Amazing service and such a fun vibe, guaranteed good time and I could not recommend enough.
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July 2022 by Hillary G.
This place is amazing! Definitely get a reservation. The atmosphere honors the days of water skiing teams on Pepperell Cove with cool modern decor. The food is absolutely sublime- fresh- vibrant- fun- flavorful. The drinks were just as good too. The service was amazing- our server was personable, knowledgeable, and accommodated us to another table as another reservation was coming in. We were having so much fun we didn't want to leave! We can't wait to go back!
