The Most Talked-About Restaurants on the South Shore
Blakeman's-If you like seafood this is the spot right on the beach in Duxbury
The South Shore benefits not only from its close proximity to the sophisticated food scene in Boston but rather obviously to the ocean, which gives readily of itself to nearly every menu you'll pick up. A rich agricultural background only adds to menus that are increasingly more focused on what's local, fresh, and in-season. The names came up again and again as we asked around, tapping our favorite chefs for their favorites:
FAMILY NIGHT
Tavern On The Wharf
6 Town Wharf, Plymouth
Great food plus check out special nights with trivia and more
508-927-4961
Plymouth Public House
2294 State Rd, Plymouth
774-413-9263
Surfside Smokehouse
14 Union St, Plymouth
Barbecue and Fresh seafood
Right on the marina in downtown Plymouth
508-927-4111
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The Charlie Horse
99 Main Street, Kingston
Great Family Place with an Arcade
781-585-5550
Haddad’s Ocean Cafe
291 Ocean Street, Marshfield
If you are looking for good fried seafood this is the place!
781-837-2722
Route 53 Tavern
615 Washington Street, Pembroke
781-826-2532
Tinkers Son
707 Main Street, Norwell
A hidden Gem offering great Brunch with live music on Sunday
781-561-7361
Cheever Tavern
33 West St, Norwell
Great menu and beer choice
781-657-2700
Old Salt House
44 Border St, Cohasset
Great location on the Waterfront!
781-383-0900
Bia Bistro
35 S. Main St, Cohasset
A Favorite is the Mushroom Risotto
781-383--0464
DATE NIGHT
The Blue Oar
9 Depot Court, Cohasset
A hidden gem of Cohasset. A warm and welcoming neighborhood spot.
781-923-1429
Sun Tavern
500 Congress Street, Duxbury
Very warm & cozy feels like you are in Vermont
They say a ghost is there so if you go watch for signs.
781-837-1027
Windsor House at Island Creek Oysters
390 Washington St, Duxbury
If you love oysters this is the place on the South Shore!
781-934-0991
Make sure you come during the Summer and early Fall to enjoy ICO overlooking the water
Scarlet Oak Tavern
1217 Main St, Hingham
Great Atmosphere with a large Fireplace and plenty of seating
781-749-8200
Tosca
14 North St, Hingham
A great place to celebrate a special occasion
781--740-0080
The Quarry Restaurant
415 Whiting St, Hingham
You will not be disappointed
781-340-7300
Solstice
63 Summer Street, Kingston
Creative American cuisine
781-585-2221
Liv Creative Cuisine
1849 Ocean Street, Marshfield
Great Food and Drinks! Live Music Outside Tuesday-Saturday Weather Permitting
781-837-2900
Rye Tavern
517 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth
1800s tavern, some even say a ghost named Amilla lives there
508-591-7515
Cork + Table
23 Court Street, Plymouth
Make a reservation for this small owner-operated bistro
American cuisine with a Southern flair- Excellent wine selection
774-454-3683
La Baia
98 Water St, Plymouth
7744-283-4626
Mallebar Brasserie
15 Main St, Plymouth
If you are looking for a French restaurant look no further!
508-747-0471
Salt Society
146 Front St, Scituate
Excellent Sushi!
781-733-9030
LADIES' NIGHT or DATE NIGHT
ALBA on 53
2053 Washington St, Hanover
Great Steak and Truffle Fries
781- 789-5527
Square Cafe
Hingham & Norwell
150 North St, Hingham
781-740-4060
283 Columbia Rd, Hanover
781-924-2581
The Tasty
42 Court Street, Plymouth
A Neighborhood Favorite
508-591-7302
SALT Raw Bar
170 Water St, Plymouth
Very Classy you will love it!
774-283-4660
The Galley
95 Front Street, Scituate
Lively place with great food and atmosphere
781-545-3663
ITALIAN
Mezza Luna (See Ad)
253 Main St, Buzzards Bay
If you are headed to the Cape this is the place to stop!
Located before the Bourne Bridge
508-759-4667
Leena's Kitchen
63 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth
Modern Italian
Great Sunday Brunch
774-404-7470
Cafe Strega
16 Main St. Plymouth
508-732-9996
Trattoria San Pietro
376 Washington Street, Norwell
781-659-7500
Osteria Vivo
254 Church St, Pembroke
Great Italian all homemade!
781-925-1315
Cafe Tosca
15 North St, Hingham
781--740-9400
Ava Cucina
107 Ripley Rd, Cohasset
A warm and cozy atmosphere offering huge servings!
781-383-8300
SPORTS BARS & FAMILY RESTAURANTS
3 Brothers Grill and Bar
7788 Washington St, Hanover
Cheesy pizza to sizzling steaks
781-924-3079
Flanders Field
2055 Washington St, Hanover
Farm fresh, varied menu, great selection of beers
781-421-6447
Cask ‘n Flagon
804 Plain Street, Marshfield
Great place for the Family and Friends! Lots of TVs as well as your own when you sit at a booth
781-834-2275
The Speedwell Tavern
47 Main Street, Plymouth
Live Music
508-927-4724
Alumni Sports cafe
95 Washington St, Pembroke
Great Pizza!
781-829-9999
Plymouth G Pub
West Plymouth Square
A Game room to keep the kids busy as well as Pool Tables and Lots of TVs
508-591-0965
The Fours Bar & Grill
285 Washington St, Norwell
Great Food for the entire family.
781-659-4414
MEXICAN
Locales Tacos y Tequila
6 Crow Point Ln, Hingham
Fresh grilled fish tacos are amazing!
781-385-7812
Vida Mexicana
6 Whiting St, Hingham
Generous portions
781-875-3079
La Bamba Tacos & Tequilla
15 Sandwich St, Plymouth
7774-404-7823
Cancun Family Mexican
145 Main St, Kingston
Traditional Mexican food with tasty margaritas!
781-585-0060
Don Bravo Mexican Grill
30 Webster Square, Marshfield
781-882-1151
Opening in Pembroke
IN THE MORNING...
The Black Cat
166 King St, Cohasset
All fresh and delicious!
781-383-1500
Stars on Hingham Harbor
2 Otis St, Hingham
Something for everyone on this menu
781-749-3200
The Corner Cafe
2000 Ocean St, Marshfield
Cozy and very good especially the French toast!
781-837-8150
Brant Rock Hop
269 Ocean St, Marshfield
Large menu with just about anything you want
781-536-8064
Strawberry Fair
14 Pond Street, Norwell
Very popular for your weekend breakfast/brunch
781-878-7878
The Blueberry Muffin
Kingston
Pembroke
Pinehills
Plymouth
OPEN ONLY IN THE SUMMER
Blakeman's
Duxbury Beach
looking for a beach restaurant with great fried food and lobster rolls look no further!
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
781-837-3112
ThreeV Sand Bar
Located on the beach in Plymouth's historic Cordage Park
Open Wednesday-Sunday (check for hours)
The Lobster Pound
252 Manomet Point Rd, Plymouth
Overlooking historic Manomet Point in Plymouth
508-224-5700