Restaurant Week in Newburyport – Top North Shore Dining

By Laura Bentley, Newburyport.Com Correspondent
Owner of Newburyport.Com, Laura manages Business Development, Fundraising, the VIP Program, Blogging and the Events Calendar.

Restaurant Week in Newburyport 2023, Brine Oyster Bar

Newburyport is thrilled to host Restaurant Week 2023 from Sunday, March 12th through Sunday, March 26th, an amazing opportunity to experience exceptional food & drinks from top North Shore restaurants. Organized by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, participating restaurants are featuring a selection of lunch and dinner prefix menus offering strong value with a range of price points. Reservations are highly recommended and we encourage folks to try at least a couple of new restaurants as you just might discover a new favorite place.

Menu Pricing Options:
Lunch Selections: $22, $26, $32
Dinner Selections: $36, $42, $46

Although this event is referred to as Restaurant Week, it is intentionally hosted for two full weeks giving folks plenty of time to make it to their favorite places and to experience a few new restaurants as well. Although most participating restaurants are located in Newburyport, this is a community wide event and we encourage folks to explore newer places such as such as sin•a•loa Tacos & Tequila in Salisbury Beach.

Restaurant week is the perfect reason to make plans with friends, or get out for an overdue date night. Reservations are not required but they are strongly encouraged for this very popular foodie event. Check participating restaurant websites and social media pages for menu offerings and reservation information. Click on participating restaurants name below for a direct links to the business facebook page and the Instagram handles and phone numbers are also listed for your convenience.

Participating Restaurants:

Bar25 @bar25nbpt 978-255-3322
Brine Oyster Bar @brineoysterbar 978-358-8479
Grog @thegrogrestaurant 978-465-8008
Joy Nest @thejoynest 978-572-1615
Loretta Restaurant @lorettarestaurant 978-463-0000
Mandarava @mandarava_kitchen 617-819-4381
Metzy’s Cantina @metzyscantina 978-255-7347
Michael’s Harborside @michaelsharborside 978-462-7785
Mission Oak Grill @missionoakgrill 978-463-9009
Nu Kitchen @nu_kitchen 978-954-3271
Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante @oregano_ristorante 978-462-5013
Paddle Inn @thepaddleinn 978-572-1242
Poynt @poyntnewburyport 978-358-8501
Sea Level Oyster Bar @sealevel_nbpt 978-462-8862
Sin-A-Loa @sin_a_loa 978-961-7310
Starboard Galley @starboardgalleynbpt 978-462-1326
Tuscan Sea Grill @tuscanseagrill 978-465-2211

Although Restaurant Week is designed to highlight Greater Newburyport Restaurants, if your visiting Newburyport we encourage you to make time to experience Newburyport shopping, a wonderful mix of fashion, home decor and and artisan boutiques. In addition to participating restaurants, many Newburyport retailers are offering promotions in a collaborative effort to encourage folks to Shop Local in conjunction with their dining experience.

Take a stroll along the boardwalk and if you’re visiting Thursday – Sunday, Newburport.com recommends exploring Newburyport’s maritime history with a visit to the Custom House Maritime Museum. Just a short distance down the Clipper City Rail Trail you will find the Newburyport Art Association featuring amazing local art exhibitions inside the gallery and amazing creativity and design in the outdoor sculpture garden. The NAA is open Tuesday – Sunday. The Greater Newburyport areas offers many amazing local attractions for folks to explore along with your Greater Newburyport dining and shopping experience.

Explore Greater Newburyport Breweries – Local Craft Beers

By Elizabeth de Veer, Newburyport.com Correspondent
Elizabeth de Veer is a writer who lives in Georgetown, MA. Her hobbies include organizing her elementary school-age daughter and chasing her labradoodle. Favorite coffee: hot. Favorite Beatles album: Sgt. Pepper. Favorite naughty food: lobster roll and fries. Her first novel is due to be published in winter 2019.

Greater Newburyport Breweries, Newburyport

People may not realize it, but there are many Greater Newburyport breweries offering the kind of local craft beers we usually associate with Vermont or Oregon. Whether you’re an area native or visiting from out-of-town, here are a few Newburyport breweries where you can find just the right craft beers to fill up your frosty mug. All of these Newburyport breweries are as unique and individual as the people who run them, and all offer taprooms where you can explore and sample the different offerings. So, relax, hang out for a bit, gather with your friends, sample brews, bring the kids if you want, and take in the vibe.

RiverWalk Brewing Co. 40 Parker St. Newburyport
In 2012, Riverwalk started brewing beer in 3 gallon pots in a garage along the Riverwalk Trail in Amesbury, MA. These folks describe their vision of beer as “worldly,” and such craft beers as the “Rustic Pils,” a Czech-style pilsner, and “Uncle Bob’s Session Ale,” made in the British brewing tradition, and “Tricoastal,” a Belgian-style ale. They have an outdoor beer garden that welcomes dogs and an indoor Taproom (service dogs only) with a fun but limited menu including a pretzel served with ground mustard, a charcuterie board, a grilled cheese bar, sandwiches, and a couple of offerings for kids.

The RiverWalk facility is 2,000 square feet, which lets them brew a wide variety of beers. The company is also investing in renewable, sustainable energy, revealing a corporate focus on responsibility to the community. The building uses a wind turbine that supplies power to the building and a 500-kw rooftop solar array. Even the grain is recycled – at the end of a day of brewing, the grain is sent to Artichoke Farms, a dairy in West Newbury, to feed the livestock.

Plus, RiverWalk offers some fun events. As of this writing, these include: a Zombie Luau, live music, and “Bootcamp and Brews,” featuring a high intensity workout followed by a beer tasting.

Newburyport Brewing Company – 4 New Pasture Road Newburyport, MA
Located on New Pasture Road, just off Graf Road, this brewery offers free tours on Saturdays at 5:00. (Children under 12 are not allowed on the tour.) Newburyport Brewing offers a selection of beers that are available year-round, including an IPA, a pale ale, and a series of limited release small-batch beers. At this writing, that includes a New England IPA, a Yankee Blue brewed with blueberries, and a full-bodied stout. There’s no restaurant on site, but snacks can be attained using one of three methods: 1) you can purchase snacks -pretzels, beef jerky, chips 2) you can bring your own food, or 3) Hello, delivery! The bartender keeps a stack of delivery menus on hand for Newburyport restaurants that will deliver to the taproom. Check out the calendar of events in their tasting room, including Pats Games and Trivia Nights. Then come on down and give these suds a try!

House Bear Brewing 3 Graf Rd. Unit #15 Newburyport, MA 01950
Run by friends Beth Borges and Carl Hirschfeld, House Bear brewing creates a brew that’s a little different – mead! Mead is made by fermenting honey with water, or other fruits, spices and grains. This creates an alcoholic beverage that can be either dry or sweet, flat or bubbly. House Bear offers a variety of meads, ranging from a simple honey and water-based mead to lemonade mead, to the more exotic chocolate hot pepper mead. Check their Facebook page for information about events, including tastings in their Graf Street location on Thursdays from 4-7, paint nights, and many others throughout the Boston area.

BareWolf Brewing 12 Oakland St, Amesbury
BareWolf is a family beer business run by father/son team Paul & Stevie Bareford and their friends Matt Neff and Wyeth Bednar. This group is committed to beer. On Saturdays in the tap room – a place that welcomes both dogs kids – you can find live music. BareWolf doesn’t have a menu, but they do offer snacks, welcome you to bring your own, or there’s a pizza place around the corner that delivers.

Ipswich Ale 2 Brewery Place Ipswich MA
This one’s a little father afield from Newburyport, but it deserves a mention since it was doing small-batch brewing before it was cool, back in 1991, and they have a great brew pub. You can find Ipswich Ale not only in area stores and restaurants, but also at loads of festivals and events throughout the area. Brewery tours cost $3 for those over 21 (free for everybody under 21) and are offered Saturdays and Sundays: 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, and 5 pm and include beer tasting for participants over 21, soda tasting for all, and a talk about the brewing process and the brewery’s history. In addition to beer, they also make a wide selection of soda pops with fresh flavors like birch beer, black cherry, cream soda, raspberry and watermelon and, of course, root beer. The restaurant offers live music every Thursday and Friday nights, and “Breakfast for Dinner” night on the third Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for the music schedule.

If your looking for fun things to do, and you enjoy quality craft beers make sure you pay a visit to our local Greater Newburyport breweries. Enjoy!

Greater Newburyport Breakfast and Brunch Places – Do you Know them All?

Breakfast, its an important start to the day, its business, its social and for many a relaxing tradition. Have you stopped to consider how many excellent Greater Newburyport breakfast and brunch places we have to choose from? Have you visited them all, at least once? So where does the breakfast lover start? Our list is certainly diverse featuring traditional casual diners to upscale brunch places, some of which are located in Newburyport and others in surrounding towns. We challenge you to try all of these Greater Newburyport breakfast and brunch places and we hope you will discover a few new favorites.

Newburyport breakfast and Brunch Places

Beginning with downtown Newburyport traditional diners and cafes, Angie’s Diner has a history of offering fast friendly service and delicious food since 1969. We highly recommend the Stuffed French Toast and the Western Omelet. Although they are known as a downtown Newburyport breakfast destination, they are also a great choice for lunch. Owner, Steve Luz is the man behind this Newburyport establishment and is always there working to ensure his customers are happy.

Do you enjoy an exceptional cocktail with your breakfast or brunch? Paddle Inn has a strong reputation for high quality cocktails and a brunch menu meant to get you back on track to feeling good if you were by chance out late the night before. Satisfy your sweet cravings with a decadent donut hole creation that features weekly topping specials or choose a savory selection from the Sunday Brunch Menu, available 10-4. Owner, Beau Sturm and Chef/Partner Suzi Maitland, take great pride in serving top quality food, cocktails and fun all with a cool atmosphere and a positive vibe!

Have you experienced the FM Station Cafe? This is an amazing breakfast place located just off the route 1 traffic circle next to Minute Man Press. The Blueberry Coconut Pancakes are a sweet delight and if you prefer savory we recommend the Florentine Benedict with spinach and tomatoes (Feature image at top of page), and the homemade Corned Beef Hash is excellent as well. The FM Station Cafe offers traditional breakfast favorites with the option for a few tasty Brazilian dishes as well. Owner, Fabio Santos is normally busy cooking while his wife Eva an her sister Coffee factory Newburyport, Coffee and sandwich shop Poloma welcome and take care of guests.

Everyone knows the Coffee Factory as the Newburyport coffee house destination with free Wi-Fi and delicious sandwiches and salads but did you know they serve tasty breakfast sandwiches too? We recommend the Veggie Bagel sandwich featured to the right, the Joppa Flat or the Works. Owner Kevin Yorke works hard to provide an exceptional experience for his customers in Newburyport and in his Derry and Salem NH locations too.

Just a few doors down the street, you will find the Juicery, known for their healthy smoothies and fresh juices and their delicious selection of acai bowls are extremely popular as well. The Juicery is a choice for if your on the go and looking for healthy options. Call or order online for pickup orders or stop into the Juicery and grab a delicious healthy snack.

Sea Level Oyster Bar offers a delicious brunch for the majority of the year, with the exception of short period during the Winter months. The brunch menu and cocktails are highly regarded offering a creative flair. Sea Level also features live music and or various events in conjunction with brunch.

Are you looking for a brunch experience that includes great live music? The Plum Island Grille is the place to go. Owner and Chef, Francis Broadbery and his staff at The Plum Island Grille have a long history of serving an excellent Sunday Brunch menu accompanied with live Jazz Music from 1- 3 PM. The entire menu is exceptional but we recommend trying the Quiche or the Smoked Salmon. Head out to the Island and at least pretend you’re on vacation!

The Riverside Cafe is a very well known breakfast and lunch spot. Owner, Geraldo Alberto Lima arrives very early every morning to have breakfast ready for the early birds by 6 AM. It’s all delicious but we love the omelets, pancakes and breakfast sandwiches, yum! Oh and the bacon is extra crispy for the bacon connoisseurs! Located next to the Cashman Park soccer fields and boat launch, Riverside is a great place to relax after a competitive game or pick up food for you boat trip.

Known for their exceptional coffees, teas and freshly baked goods, Olive’s Coffee & Bakehouse has a loyal customer following of breakfast lovers and folks who appreciate quality coffee drinks. Olive’s also make tasty breakfast sandwiches and delicious bagel with lox. Owner Debra Ball is known by all of her regular customers as you will consistently find her in the shop working with her highly trained staff. Debra and her team pay close attention to detail, determined to create a positive experience for every customer.

Don’t forget about the excellent Greater Newburyport breakfast and brunch places in the towns that surround Newburyport! Salisbury has a number of breakfast spots that we highly recommend, starting with Nancy’s Marshview Cafe. Owner, Nancy Wallace offers a tasty selection of traditional breakfast foods and keep in mind that she is also really well known for her amazing homemade cakes, pies and handcrafted lattes. The Coned Beef Hash at Nancy’s is delicious. It is homemade and you can tell because it is not salty!

If you’re in search of a special occasion Sunday Brunch destination, pay a visit to Seaglass Restaurant and Lounge. Seaglass is right on the beach in Salisbury offering stunning views of the ocean, and an elegant brunch buffet including: made to order omelets, carving station, delicious pastries and more. Depending upon the schedule of the tide you could be enjoying brunch over of the ocean! Owner, Wayne Capolupo ensures food, service and atmosphere are all exceptional at Seaglass, and don’t save Seaglass just for special occasions. Visit any time!

Everyone loves Panera Bread for lunch but don’t forget they have great breakfast options as well including muffins, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Or, treat yourself to a freshly baked souffle in a variety of choices. Oh, and did we forget to mention the very convenient drive thru window, and the fact that all Panera food is 100% clean, free of preservatives, sweeteners, additives, and artificial ingredients. Although Panera is part of large company, Manager Hanna Elliott has developed a strong local customer base for the Newburyport shop and works hard to always provide top notch service for her customers.

If you enjoy breakfast sandwiches, don’t forget about Subway! Local Franchise Owner, BB Bhatt is there early morning baking the breads. Served on a freshly baked flat bread roll with real applewood smoked bacon and your choice of vegetables, the Subway breakfast sandwiches are a delicious health option for folks who like to create their breakfast sandwich!

What do all of these Greater Newburyport breakfast and brunch places have in common? Whether managing, cooking or serving customers, you will find the owners and or managers present in all of these great places to eat! They know their regular customers by name and they work hard to ensure a high quality experience. In addition, all of these Greater Newburyport breakfast and brunch places help raise money for the 23 Newburyport.com local nonprofit partner organizations by participating in the Best of Newburyport VIP Program. They also reward Newburyport App/VIP Card holders with discounts every time App/Card holders visit any of the participating businesses. Below are the offerings for these Greater Newburyport Breakfast and Brunch places as of of 3/1/19. Click the links below to confirm current discounts or just download the Newburyport App.

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VIP Discounts for Greater Newburyport Breakfast and Brunch Places:
Angie’s Diner – 5% Off
Coffee Factory – 10% Off
FM Station Cafe – 5% Off
Juicery –
Nancy’s Marshview Cafe – $5 Off $30 or More
Olive’s Coffee & Bakehouse –
Paddle Inn –
Panera Bread – $3 Off Purchases of $15 or More, $5 Off Purchases of $25 or More
Plum Island Grille – 10% off Food for VIP Card Holder & One Guest
Riverside Cafe – 10% Off
Seaglass Restaurant – $5 Off Dinner Entree – One Entree Per Card – Sun – Thurs
Sea Level Oyster Bar –
Subway – Purchase 12 Inch Sub, Chips & Drink Get a Free Cookie

Paddle Inn, Sea Level, Juicery, Olive’s

Greater Newburyport Pizza Places – What’s Your Favorite?

Pizza is one of the great pleasures in life. Newburyport pizza places offer a wonderful variety of delicious and satisfying baked pies! Made with just a handful of ingredients and a lot of love, pizza is a versatile invention. It can be fast and fun, you can grab a slice or enjoy a communal dining experience with family and friends. Choose from an impressive array of Newburyport pizza places to satisfy your inner pizza enthusiast! We encourage you to sample the pizza at all of the restaurants we’ve highlighted so you can choose your favorite pizza. However, given all the amazing options for Newburyport Pizza Places, it may be difficult to choose just one as your favorite.

Anchor Stone Deck Pizza is located on State Street in Newburyport. Not only do they offer scrumptious pizzas, but they also offer the option to have a glass of wine or a beer with your pizza. The crust of their pizza is crispy, they have great sauce, and they offer many creative toppings that make for utterly heavenly pies, such as the one featured above. Anchor Stone Deck Pizza offers other traditional Italian offerings such as calzones and homemade lasagna as well as fresh salads and oven-roasted wings.

Interested in enjoying a full service restaurant with a great atmosphere and excellent pizza made in an oven imported from Genoa, Italy? Then Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante is the place for you! Oregano is very well known for serving incredible brick oven pizza, such as the one featured in the image to the right. They also prepare many enticing entrees such as chicken saltimbocca. Check out the bar offerings for a wide selection of cocktails, sangria, wine, and local craft beers! If you are in downtown Newburyport and need immediate gratification, we suggest stopping into Stone Crust Artisan Pizza on Pleasant Street for a delicious slice of pizza. They also offer an excellent selection of creative sandwiches, fresh salads and excellent burgers and fries too. On Friday and Saturday nights in the summertime stop by the late night pizza window between 10 PM and 1 AM for a slice or a few!

Famous Pizzeria has recently completed a beautiful renovation project adding many modern conveniences and expanding the menu options. George Asprogiannis is the owner of both Famous Pizza and Stone Crust Artisan Pizza. Famous Pizzeria has enjoyed a terrific reputation in the community for serving great pizza, calzones, subs, wraps, and salads., and we highly recommend trying some of the newer menu items such as the roast beef and seafood platters. Nick’s Pizza on Water Street in Newburyport has been serving homemade bakery style Sicilian pizza for over 60 years! Nick’s is unique because all they serve is amazing pizza. Owner Frank LaBarba has an extremely loyal customer following thanks to his exceptional pizza! Nick’s uses a special process to make the dough and his unique blend of sauces and cheeses give the pizza outstanding flavor.

Although you may associate Domino’s as being part of a larger company, our Newburyport location is a franchise that is locally owned and operated by Viken Dumeciyan. The pizza, (featured in image to the right) pastas, oven-baked sandwiches, and wings at Domino’s are consistently fast, fresh, and satisfying. If you leave room for dessert Domino’s also has a few delicious sweet treat options such as the chocolate lava cake. Nick’s Place Salisbury serves delicious pizza but it’s loyal customers enjoy Nick’s for the broad variety of other delicious dishes: the seafood, pasta’s, salads, sandwiches and a few delicious Greek specialties such as Spinach Pie plus Nick’s has a large delivery footprint including Newburyport. Niko’s Place is in Salisbury and it is a great spot to enjoy a meal before you head to the beach or catch a movie nearby. Their menu has a lot of options including pizza, roast beef, and fried seafood. The picnic tables outside are a great place to enjoy your food!

For over 30 years West Newbury Pizza Company has been offering tasty pizzas and more! Their quality homemade foods have earned them a devoted following in Greater Newburyport. Order a specialty pizza such as the one featured here, or try some of their Greek offerings such as spinach pie and baklava! It’s also a great place to enjoy beer or wine with your meal. Nick’s Place, not to be confused with Nick’s Pizza, is located in West Newbury across from Pentucket High School. Nick’s Place has mouth-watering gourmet pizza and they also offer a wide selection of other types of food, including seafood, pasta, and delectable Greek cuisine.

All of the establishments featured below are locally owned and in most cases you will find that they are family run with many family members pitching in to create a wonderful dining experience. All of the Greater Newburyport Pizza Places featured on Newburyport.com are part of Best of Newburyport VIP program, a community-based loyalty program that helps raise money for 23 local nonprofit organizations and rewards customers by offering discounts. Below are the offerings for these Greater Newburyport Pizza Places as of 1/27/19. Click the links below to confirm current discounts or just download the Newburyport App.

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Android/Play Store: Download “Newburyport” for Android/Google

VIP Discounts for Greater Newburyport Pizza Places:
Anchor Stone Deck Pizza – 10% Off Dine-In & Take-Out
Domino’s – 15% Off Food, Email VIPcard@Newburyport.com for Code. Not Combinable & Must Present Card.
Famous Pizzeria – 10% Off Dine-In & Take-Out
Nick’s Pizza – Newburyport – 5% Off – Must Mention When Ordering & Show Card at Pick Up or Delivery
Nick’s Place – Salisbury – 10% off over $40, must mention VIP Card when ordering & not combinable with other offers.
Nick’s Place – West Newbury – 10% Off Purchase or Deal of the Day
Niko’s Place – 10% Off Purchases of $40 or More
Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante – 10% Off Food Portion of Check
Stone Crust Artisan Pizza – 10% Off Dine-In & Take-Out
West Newbury Pizza Company – 5% Off Food Portion of Check

Newburyport Mexican Restaurant Films Segment for “Phantom Gourmet”

Newburyport Mexican restaurant Metzy’s Cantina is heating up the airwaves on New England’s hottest foodie show! Owner Erik Metzdorf and Director of Operations and Chief Culinary Officer Anthony Leone were thrilled to welcome Phantom Gourmet as they filmed a segment highlighting the origins of Metzy’s Cantina, local support from the North Shore community, and Metzy’s delicious new creations. The Phantom Gourmet segment aired on Sunday, March 25th featuring Metzy’s super-cool space, fresh vibe, and flavorful eats. The episode also captured many familiar faces as many customers were at the restaurant during taping, enjoying fresh, flavorful food and beverages with Metzy’s unique Mexican flair.

Your certain to be craving Metzy’s once you watch this enticing video. Popular new menu items include tomatillo-based chili verde, Metzy’s chicken wings – offered one of three different ways (including Erik’s favorite mole sauce!) – and mini “street tacos” served on crispy shells. Also look for an announcement about Metzy’s Cantina’s expanded, full bar (coming soon).

Metzy’s Cantina is available for private parties. Mobile catering options include Metzy’s Taqueria (food truck) and famous Taco Bar – both available for work events and friends-and-family gatherings. Metzy’s Cantina also offers delivery, grab-and-go, pick-up options.

On weekdays, stop by for breakfast 6 AM-10:30 AM and start the day with mouth-watering tacos, burritos, breakfast bowls, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and small-batch roasted Francisco Davila Signature Coffees from family the roastery: Coffee Roasters of Charleston.

Metzy’s Cantina has established itself as one of the top meeting places on the North Shore for groups up to 100, serving fresh Mexican eats along with free WiFi, plenty of free parking, and the coolest vibe around. Come check out this popular Newburyport Mexican restaurant’s new indoor/outdoor space right next to the city’s MBTA Commuter Rail stop, just a short 1-mile bike ride or walk along the Clipper City Rail Trail to downtown.

Visit Metzy’s Facebook page to stay in the know about exciting new menu items, specials, live music and many local events you can find the Metzy’s food truck.

Local Specialty Food & Wine Shops Feature Great Gift Ideas

specialty food & wine shops, Newburyport MA

Our Greater Newburyport specialty food & wine shops are the go to destination when entertaining and many also feature great gift ideas. In order to reward customer loyalty and encourage folks to shop local, many retailers provide discounts to Newburyport VIP Card/Mobile App users. Over the course of the year, folks can enjoy substantial savings, especially during holiday shopping times.

We highly recommend a visit to our local specialty food & wine shops when in search of the perfect gifts. Your friends and family are sure to appreciate thoughtful/useful food and drink related gifts instead of well intentioned gift attempts that end up becoming “dust collectors.” Plus shopping local is a great way to support our local Greater Newburyport economy and say thanks to our small business owners.

You can’t go wrong with freshly prepared foods, beautifully packaged quality food products, wines or perhaps a bottle of sparkling cider. Bucciarelli’s is a wonderful destinations to pick up top quality meats and prepared foods when entertaining and they also carry many specialty food and wine items to help create a beautiful gift basket. The Grand Trunk Wine & Cheese Shop features many special wines as well as delicious cheeses and other packaged specialty items to enhance the cooking experience.

Locals are familiar with Leary’s Fine Wine & Spirits of Newburyport & Amesbury for their great selection of wines & spirits, but the Newburyport Cheese Market offers an exceptional selection of cheeses cured meats, oils and many other gourmet foods. New England Wine & Spirits and Port Wine & Spirits offer a broad selection of high quality wines, craft beers, and spirits in all price ranges.

Port Plums is well known for their top quality olive oils and they also carry many other specialty food products as well as unique culinary gift items. Port Plum offers the quality of William Sonoma yet is more exclusive in that you will find unique items carefully selected by the Mother/Daughter local owners Karen and Katie.

If searching for sweat treats, Greater Newburyport offers quite a few delicious options. Simply Sweet in downtown Newburyport features amazing hand-made chocolates, nostalgic candies, gluten free chocolates, Vermont nut free products and make sure to ask about the hot-chocolate shots. Whether you need something special to bring to a party or your hosting one yourself, we strongly recommend the high quality reasonably priced: cakes, pies, brownies, and cupcakes at Dianne’s Fine Desserts. At the Buttermilk Baking Company everything is made from scratch. They pride themselves on making small-batch, by hand baking products and do all of the baking in-house. Nancy’s Marshview Cafe is an exceptional bakery, located on Bridge Road in Salisbury. Nancy bakes many wonderful pastries, cookies, cakes, each day and for special occasions we suggest placing an order for one of her delicious cakes or pies.

When in search of great gifts, make sure to consider our Greater Newburyport specialty food & wine shops. Collectively, if everyone in our community makes a few more local purchases each year it has a significant, positive impact on our local economy and benefits our small business owners. Plus, folks are sure to appreciate quality foods, wines and desserts to enjoy and share with others.

Below is a current list of discounts for the Best of Newburyport VIP Program Specialty Food & Wine shops. Although discounts don’t change often, they are subject to change. You can confirm current discounts by checking the VIP Landing Page or by downloading the Newburyport App.

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- Android click this link from your phone.

Best of Newburyport VIP Card/Newburyport App Discounts:

Bucciarelli’s – 10% off ground beef
Buttermilk Banking Company – purchase 12 like items & get the 13^th for free ($5 or less value)
Dianne’s – 20% off purchases & a free single serve dessert
Grand Trunk – 15% off 12 or more bottles of wine
Leary’s – 10% off one non-sale 750 ML bottle of wine & 10% off purchases from the Cheese Market
Nancy’s Marshview Cafe – $5 off purchases of $30 or more
New England Wine & Spirits – 20% off 12 or more bottles of wine
Port Plums – 10% off, some exclusions apply
Port Wine & Spirits – 10% off 12 or more bottles of wine
Simply Sweet – 10% off candy shop purchases over $5 and under $100

Tannery Marketplace

By Joe, Joe

Tannery Marketplace – Newburyport

Restaurants and Shopping in Historic Mill Buildings

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Tannery Marketplace shopping & delicious delights

The Tannery Marketplace, located in Newburyport’s South End, is a popular destination for locals and tourists to shop, dine or just hang out. The Tannery, which combines two historic mill buildings and two new buildings spanning across both sides of Merrimac Street, is home to dozens of one-of-a-kind shops and experiences as well as great places to eat.

From Black Duck Market & Deli which offers snacks and sandwiches, to not one, but two, delicious Thai restaurants—Brown Sugar serving up traditional cuisine and The Joy Nest with a speakeasy atmosphere and street vendor-inspired menu—there is something for every appetite.

Searching for the perfect gift or a treat for yourself? The Tannery is filled with unique shopping featuring items like toys, books, home goods, and more. Pop into Beach Plum Flower Shop for the perfect flower arrangement or swing by Port Plum for an amazing selection of olive oils and specialty cooking supplies. And make sure to visit Gentry’s Consignment to scan their everchanging racks of upscale fashion at affordable prices. For the biking enthusiast, Riverside Cycle, which sells bikes, biking supplies, and also offers repairs, is a must-visit.

Along with shopping and dining, the Tannery is also a destination for experiences. Love the spotlight? Try out a class at the Actors Studio of Newburyport. Hoping for a deep tissue massage? Make an appointment with Body By Fisher Therapeutic massage. Or maybe you want to tap into your creative side? Book a session with the Newburyport Art Association or just swing by to get inspiration from works on display by local artists. The list goes on and on with experiences like children’s dance, musical instrument lessons, yoga classes, and salons.

The beautiful mill buildings are so inviting that some people come just to spend time. Along the hallways are tables where family and friends can hang out and people can relax and read a book or newspaper.

On Sundays, The Tannery Marketplace is also home to the Newburyport Farmers’ Market, which runs from May to November. Local vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, wine, art, jewelry and more, accompanied by live music.

Newburyport is always a destination to shop and dine. Next time you plan a day or night out, don’t forget to head south of downtown to visit all the local companies you can support at the Tannery Marketplace too.

Tannery Marketplace

50 Water Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-465-7047
info@tannerymarketplace.com

Newburyport VIPs

Receive VIP treatment at Best of Newburyport^™ restaurants, accommodations, shops & attractions.

Dianne’s Fine Desserts

20% Off Purchase & Free Single Serve Dessert

Gentry’s Consignment

5% Off $50 or More, 10% Off $100 or More

Clark Currier Inn

Stay Monday through Thursday and receive 10% off. Must book directly using promo code “Weekday” and present card at check-in. *Not applicable to 3rd party bookings.

Beach Dog Daycare

10% Off Doggie Daycare Services

Newburyport Brewing Company

By Joe, Joe

Well-balanced beer for smooth sailing.

Bill & Chris’ Excellent Adventure

The owners of Newburyport Brewing Company love adventure, playing music and great beer, all of which are present when experiencing this Newburyport, Massachusetts brewery.

From the citrus hints in the Plum Island Belgian White, to the bright hops of the Green Head IPA, with an award-winning Brewmaster onsite you can be sure the beers at Newburyport Brewing Company are top-notch.

Known for prime ingredients in a can, Newburyport Brewing Company beer styles are brewed with domestic and international premium based malts.

Refreshing and flavorful with a light toasted sweet malt finish, these American-style beers with an English-malt backbone have become fan favorites among beer enthusiasts throughout the country.

And with a “Kegs & Cans” ONLY policy, you’re beer will stay colder, longer. Perfect for camping, boating and enjoying other Newburyport adventures – a full circle concept.

Tasting & Pouring Hours

Thursday: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Newburyport Brewing Company

4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950

978-463-8700

info@NBPTbrewing.com

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Newburyport Farmers’ Market – Local Farmers’ Fishermen & Artisan Crafts

By Joe, Joe

Newburyport Farmers’ Market

Supporting Local Farmers, Fishermen & Many Other Small Businesses

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The Newburyport Farmers’ Market is a must visit destination to shop for farm fresh products and unique items from local artisans—all while you support local small businesses! Located in the Tannery Marketplace parking lot, the Farmers’ Market is open for shopping Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine, from May to November.

Whether you are looking for free-range meats, fresh fish, homemade cheeses or in-season produce, you can shop confidently knowing you will be getting only the freshest products straight from local Massachusetts and New Hampshire farms and local fishermen. And with a huge variety of vendors each week, you can check off everything on your shopping list all in one stop.

For shoppers with dietary needs, the Newburyport Farmers’ Market has got you covered too. There are multiple vendors serving up vegan, gluten-free and organic options.

While you may come for the amazingly fresh foods, the Newburyport Farmers’ Market also features a rotating roster of local artists and shops. Need a special gift for that person that has everything? Swing by any Sunday to discover handmade products like homemade soaps, jewelry, and artwork.

And when we say the Newburyport Farmers’ Market is a destination, we mean it. Even if you don’t have a shopping list to fill, it’s still worth the visit. Grab a bite for breakfast or lunch from one of the stands, listen to the weekly live music, and stroll the tables for a little window shopping.

If you are interested in participating, supporting, or volunteering at the Newburyport Farmers’ Market, there are representatives onsite with more details, or email TheNewburyportFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

After spending time at the market, make sure to take advantage of all of the shops located inside the Tannery Marketplace. Visit Affamata for all your cooking needs like fresh olive oil and specialty culinary items, score designer pieces at consignment prices at Gentry’s, and treat yourself to fresh beautiful flowers at Beach Plum Flower Shop. If your a fan of delicious Thai Food check out the The Joy Nest or Brown Sugar By The Sea.