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Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar, Newburyport, MA

Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar

4.6 (1082)
$30 and under
Seafood
38R Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The latest restaurant concept from Tuscan Brands, offers a coastal Italian inspired menu with locally sourced seafood & raw bar, our famous scratch made pasta, Neapolitan style pizzas, desserts, gelato & much more. The restaurant's beautiful waterfront location overlooks the Merrimack River with sweeping harbor views and boasts ample outdoor seating for warm weather al fresco dining and is enclosed for New England's colder months. Immerse yourself in our coastal décor and enjoy our all season 116 -seat outdoor deck while enjoying coastal Italian cuisine. For guests who enjoy bar seating - cozy up to our large bar while overlooking the deck & harbor views while enjoying one of our creative cocktails or a local craft beer.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (978) 465-2211
  • Website
    https://www.tuscanseagrillbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tim Gaule
  • Catering
    Please contact us at (978) 465-2211
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at (978) 465-2211
  • Location
    38R Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Neighborhood
    Newburyport
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar's menu was last updated on 9/22/2022.

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What 1,082 people are saying

Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro North

    Seafood

  • Boston Metro North

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar offers a stunning waterfront view and a "gem" of a dining experience. Guests praise the "great, attentive service" and "delicious" seafood dishes like halibut and scallops. The ambiance is "cozy and quaint," with a "wonderful" atmosphere. While some dishes may be pricey, the overall experience is "always excellent."
1,082 Reviews

  1. Joseph

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service and excellent food characterized our trip to the Tuscan Sea Grille. Love the location on the water, always something to see. My only complaint is the same as most restaurants I go to- music is too loud and makes conversation difficult.

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  2. Kofi

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    special paella dish was poor, same with the truffle fries but the experience was nice, good outdoor seating

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  3. Jacqueline VIP

    New Hampshire9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time going for the 4th of July weekend, and it was great as expected. It wasn’t overly busy like last year, and we had no problems getting a seat at the bar. It’s right on the water, so it’s fun to look outside and watch the boats. Had a couple of different martinis, and the bartenders were very attentive and fun! We had the clam chowder and grilled ribeye tacos to start, and then the lobstah rolls. Everything was excellent! Ribeye tacos are new to the menu, and they were delish! Also LOTS of lobster in the rolls. We’ll be back!

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  4. Dave VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love to go down to the coast for a great seafood experience - right on the water - got a parking spot right at the front door on the July 4th Holiday 😉 What could be better?

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  5. Karen

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here in the summer to sit outside and enjoy delicious food and drinks with a beautiful view

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  6. Elise VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster roll lacked flavor and had no tail meat which was disappointing for $45. It needed basic salt, pepper and a splash of lemon. We were very disappointed to find bug larva in the grilled broccolini. Ewww. The waiter was nonplussed and did not seem too concerned. He offered to bring another one (um, that’s a NO thank you). No manager came over. No one addressed the larva. Just yuck. Didn’t even offer a free dessert or drink. My husband’s Crispy Tuna was very good.

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  7. Dante

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outdoor seating overlooking the water! The food was good and the wait staff attentive.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue flatbread and chowder too salty, had to send burger back, well well done(. Amazing place and amazing people!! Would go back.

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  9. Katie

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came out to celebrate my new job with my dad and my husband. It was very easy to make a reservation on open table. I was running late and it was just as easy to modify my reservation with the app to give us an extra 15 minutes to get there. We seated on the outside deck as I requested in the app. We started off with colossal shrimp cocktail and they were absolutely ginormous. We wanted to try a lobster roll but not for a meal and we asked if we could split it three ways they cut it in thirds and served it on three separate plates with french fries and three separate Things of ketchup. It was super thoughtful for them to do that for us instead of just giving us one and letting us split it ourselves. Sarah was a fantastic waitress and was very tentative. I got the salmon which was cooked perfectly. My dad got the Wagyu burger, which was also cooked exactly how he asked and I forget what my husband got but it was a bunch of seafood and a tomato wine sauce with crustini bread and everything was fantastic and fresh. Only two negative comments and that was that my husband‘s drink was supposed to have grapes in it and it did not and my martini was supposed to have muddled basil and it said it had a basil leaf on top. So besides the two drinks, not being made exactly how it was described, Everything was wonderful. Another tip might be to have a sunshade on the west side of the porch so when the sun starts going down, you can pull the shade and not have everyone sitting on that side of the porch, melting in the sun.  this is the only reason that we didn’t stay for dessert and were in quite a rush to leave because both my husband and my father were dripping with sweat when the sun started going down. We actually went next-door to the goat for additional drinks and dessert. 

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  10. William

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud. Food lacked any seasoning. Nice portion, good ambiance.
    Tuscan Sea Grill & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad you enjoyed some aspects of your visit to Tuscan Sea Grill, but it’s clear we have room for improvement. Please email me at plawson [at] tuscanbrands [dot] com so I can personally ensure your next visit exceeds expectations

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FAQs

Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 465-2211.

Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1082 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Newburyport

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
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38R Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newburyport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tim Gaule
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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