Brown Sugar By The Sea

If you’re craving exotic cuisine, look no further than Brown Sugar by the Sea. This bright and cheery Thai restaurant—located in downtown Newburyport’s Tannery—serves up a full menu of both traditional and creative dishes.

Stop into this contemporary, upscale restaurant to sample meals inspired by the “four pillars” of Thai cuisine: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. The Brown Sugar Mango Curry is a must-try and—if you can take the heat—regulars swear by the spicy drunken noodles. In addition to well-known Thai favorites and fresh vegetables, Brown Sugar by the Sea also offers unique dishes recognized throughout the regions of Thailand. Pair your meal with one of Brown Sugar by the Sea’s original and equally creative mixed drinks.

You can enjoy dining al fresco on the patio, in the main dining room or at Brown Sugar by the Sea’s full bar. Along with a delicious food and beverage menu, patrons can also enjoy live Jazz music daily.

Selected as a Reader’s Choice and Editor’s Choice for Best of North Shore, Brown Sugar by the Sea is truly a family endeavor. Owner, operator, and Newburyport local Caroline Jolliffee can be found front of house most days greeting customers. When not working or at school, Caroline’s husband and three children are often at the restaurant working too. Brown Sugar by the Sea also has a famous sister restaurant—Brown Sugar Café— run by Jolliffe’s brother-in-law in Boston. 

Caroline, who’s favorite part of her job is meeting and serving the Newburyport community, was first introduced to Thai cuisine as a waitress in college. Her passion for this food only grew during her time as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher in Bangkok. So, when the opportunity arose to open up a Thai restaurant in Newburyport, the decision was easy.

Located at 75 Water Street there is free parking available behind the restaurant, as well as across the street at the Tannery Marketplace. Can’t stop in for a bite, order delivery!