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Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe

4.6
4.6
641 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe is perched on Black Will's Cliff, on Greater Boston's North Shore. The Athanas family restaurants are known for excellent seafood and American cuisine.

We do not accept reservations for The Tavern or deck.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American

  • Hours of operation

    Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (781) 595-5735

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party contact

    Functions Department: (781) 595-5735

  • Neighborhood

    Swampscott

  • Cross street

    Rt. 129

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 641 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Boston Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Suburbs

    Seafood

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This now is our new favorite. Food was AMAZING! Me and my husband live all the food! Our waitress was da best!
  2. FrankF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really good, service very attentive, definitely well worth it, had a very special time with my wife.
  3. MarisaS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a lovely experience dining there on Valentine’s Day. We have been to Anthony’s Pier 4 for many years and we simply love everything about it: the location, the ambiance, the food, the pleasant staff,… Our waiter, Brendon was just wonderful: pleasant, professional, helpful and extremely friendly. What we really miss about the restaurant is the very delicious and special entree, the Bulabeise( sorry for the spelling). You should definitely consider offering this dish again.
  4. MikeD

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Always a positive experience here. On-site parking is simply a plus.
  5. Ald5

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a win!!!
  6. PaulU

    New England

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pier 4 Cafe will always be Hawthorn By The Sea To me. This is an amazing restaurant with great food and a great view of the Boston skyline. My NY Sirloin was cooked to perfection. Best I’ve had in a long time. My wife had s scallops which she raved about. I was surprised that the restaurant wasn’t packed on a Saturday night. This place is a hidden gem for a special night out.
  7. BrianW

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Quiet, nice place overlooking the ocean with great food.
  8. ABev

    New England

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    lobster was underwhelming, prime rib was excellent, sides were cold
  9. bgourmand

    New England

    321 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    321 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Anthony's was still decorated for Christmas, very pretty and cozy on a winter night. The food is always good - fresh New England cuisine prepared simply and well.
  10. Eleanor

    New England

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating the new year with my 3 “besties”. Our server was Andre & he was excellent, food delicious. We really enjoyed our outing there. It was a fabulous time for us.
  11. Richard

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food (baked stuffed lobster) cocktails service and elegant ambiance as always.
  12. Chip

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    The food was very expensive and not good at all infact my girlfriends was burnt for $35 for 4 shrimp they should've been the best shrimp ever nope burnt this place is closing and i see why dont waste your money!!!
  13. RitaB

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We were put in the back room, next to the waiters service station. When I asked to be reseated he reluctantly placed us across the room, which was still not desirable, but his attitude made it uncomfortable to ask for the main dining room, however it was early and had plenty of seating there. I ordered the lobster pie for 75.00, ridiculous, but it was New Year’s Eve. When the bill came, we were charged 90.00, never told by the server there was an increase. My boyfriend got the prime rib, 60.00 for a thin piece of rib 🫣 Needless to say, what were high expectations, fell short on the attitude of this establishment. But overall it was adequate, but for those prices, there are much nicer places that treat you respectfully.
  14. ChristopherC

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas dinner, they were excellent as always!
  15. JayW

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a Great take, seating near the window is flightless, will Be Back!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Staff were truly exceptional at Anthony's - together with the views, our waiter made the time there memorable!
  17. foosha

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food , efficient staff and nice ambience! Yummy martinis and popovers!
  18. PKMurph

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were running late. I called them they stayed open and waited for us. Awesome group of people. Thank you.
  19. Conseiller99

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautful waterfront dining. Excellent seafood. LOVE the stuffed clams Anthony, Glover Salad and baked stuffed shrimp! Great service.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Stuttgart

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is one of our long time favorites. Already twenty years ago we were regulars there during our time in Boston. Love to visit everything when I’m the area. Good food, decent atmosphere and a gorgeous view is all needed.
  21. PhyllisD

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and atmosphere was outstanding
  22. travelgirl

    New England

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best broiled and baked stuffed lobster! Great popovers.
  23. Michael

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is such a local great restaurant and you don’t have to drive into Boston. Our server was friendly, sweet and just right with timing. Eating out is still expensive, but the quality here is excellent. The view is beyond compare and plenty of parking make the whole evening a wonderful experience. We will miss going to this iconic place.
  24. PattiO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Popovers are the Best! My Husband had scallops and he said they were so sweet it was like eating candy I had the filet I had requested not to butterfly the steak but they did - but did not take away from the flavor Salads are delicious too! Can't wait to go back!
  25. JenniferR

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful meal! Treated us well. Didn’t rush us. All our food was cooked perfectly. The popovers were AMAZING! Absolutely delicious! Great place to celebrate!
  26. Gman1228

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We paid $50 for a lobster that was cold and $60 for Prime rib that was cold. Would have sent both dinners back but the waiter never came back to our table!!!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love it , place , food and service was the best !
  28. NancyM

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Family birthday. Love this restaurant!
  29. OldMrBoston

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great traditional Boston seafood, delivered with understated class in a great location.
  30. MaureenW

    New England

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Andre was so wonderful and friendly and he had the best smile. He was very attentive and the food was absolutely delicious. We can’t wait to go back
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is still delicious with bigger portions than most places. Our party all had bisque, rich, plenty of lobster & delicious. Broiled scallops, baked shrimp, baked haddock and fried clams for dinners. All great and some had to take half dinner home. Sad to hear they’re closing
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Food okay, not great. I would rank it the lowest of the three restaurants we went to in Lynn this weekend. Service was very slow. We’re seated for 10 min before anyone touched the table. Ordered our appetizer and drinks. Was another hour before our soup arrived. Wife’s entree was cool, I was surprised that they didn’t prepare scallops by pan searing (my favorite), instead they were broiled like red lobster.
  33. Bostonbornandbred

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anthony’s Pier 4 Cafe brings me back to the days of Pier 4 in Boston-when dining was a special occasion, a full experience. We enjoyed being greeted by the distinguished gentleman upon entering the restaurant. The service was attentive and friendly , some might say a bit slow but we wanted a leisurely dining experience. Our meals were excellent and the popovers melted in our mouths. Anthony’s still has it. Would love to see more of the old photographs on the walls!
  34. Kimskeet

    New England

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Celebration of a milestone of many years spent at The Hawthorne and wanted to go before it closed for ever. Portions were very small for the price Service was excellent and view spectacular
  35. PeterA

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Anthony's presence is still at this throwback restaurant. Classy.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! I LOVED the steamers and my filet mignon was cooked exactly as requested. The popovers are to die for!
  37. bill

    New England

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    July 9 was my 82 ndbirthday.I wanted to to s very special place.Anthony’s in Swampscott was the perfect choice.I have been inAnthonys restaurants for more than Hal acentury.I include the ship that sunk during the blizzard of 78.It was a o perfect evening.Ambience over the water with a view of the skyline.Service outstanding.I had baked stuffed lobster Hawthorne.To say it was magnificent would be an understatement.Lobster stuffed with lobster,beautiful moist lobster legs and claws.Chatham clams perfect.My sincere thanks to Anthony’s the people for preserving and serving excellence
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great location and view. Food was good with reasonable portion sizes. Cold platter app contained fewer pieces than expected but taste was good. Server seemed relatively new and was still trying to figure out the system but he improved as night went on. Relatively hidden gem.
  39. Anderson

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    While the food was good the service was slow. Granted they are short on help, but even with the short staffing the service could have been better and the server could have been more attentive. This dinner was a special occasion so I called and requested a window table. I was told that a reservation only reserved a table not a specific table. They said I could ask for a window table when we arrive and if one is available then we would be seated by the window. When we arrived there was a table by the window which we requested. We were told that table was reserved so obviously we were lied to about requesting certain tables. To make matters worse that table sat empty for almost the entire time we were dining. I realize they are closing in a year, but we will never eat there again!
  40. Kitty

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a perfect place to eat. Everything is five star quality. You feel totally pampered and have a beautiful view on the ocean with wonderful sea breezes. The food is exceptional as well as the wonderful freshly baked popovers every quest receives! We especially enjoyed the broiled scallops.

FAQs

Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 595-5735.

Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 641 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe

153 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Rt. 129

  • Neighborhood

    Swampscott

  • Hours of operation

    Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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