Newburyport Restaurant Guide

Park Lunch
4.6 stars (15 ratings)

(978) 465-9817

182 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950

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March 23, 2011 @ 3:04 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Haverhill, MA
This restaurant is fabulous! We at there last
Friday night and had fresh baked haddock and
fried clams. The best seafood we have EVER eaten.
And we speak from experience having eaten seafood
all over the USA! This food beats all other New
England seafood restaurants! And by the way, the
salad was FRESH and plentiful, too!
July 3, 2010 @ 12:54 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Garnett, Kansas
We cisited Newburyport (my birthplace) summer of 2009. Was recommended to try Park Lunch. Ended up eating there 3 times. In all our travels it was the best food we had had anywhere. Fantastic seafood.
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We love this restaurant. We had visited many indian places and really enjoyed the food, cleanliness and service. The owner helped us choose our dishes and waited on us! It is a nice upscale restaurant
This is the WORST restaurant that I have ever been to!! The employees are all smiles until someone complains or they get any perceived "disrespect" towards them...then they instantly become rude & oversensitive. They deliberately give bad service to ...
Try the seafood plates... OMG they are huge... 2 way combo of clams and shrimp is awesome and easily feeds 2 people. The onion rings are hand made, fresh and amazing, the seafood is fresh and tender. Great food, great value.
get the fish sandwich.. 2 huge haddock fillets.. on a bulkie.. this is 2 meals..
we were surprised to find the place half-empty last week, appetizers are all half price on sundays and wednesdays, and quite tsty. especially the steamer clam chowder. the menu is sorta french, but has beef tenderloins buffalo style!? tasty anyway ...

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Avg Rating: 5  out of 5 stars

Number of Reviews: 15

March 23, 2011 @ 3:04 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Haverhill, MA
This restaurant is fabulous! We at there last
Friday night and had fresh baked haddock and
fried clams. The best seafood we have EVER eaten.
And we speak from experience having eaten seafood
all over the USA! This food beats all other New
England seafood restaurants! And by the way, the
salad was FRESH and plentiful, too!
July 3, 2010 @ 12:54 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Garnett, Kansas
We cisited Newburyport (my birthplace) summer of 2009. Was recommended to try Park Lunch. Ended up eating there 3 times. In all our travels it was the best food we had had anywhere. Fantastic seafood.
March 14, 2010 @ 12:35 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from NH
Been going here for 30 years + ..It hasn't changed except the word is out and now there is a wait, although they do a great job of moving the people without making anyone feel rushed. Love it and I am definitely and always been a fan!
December 7, 2009 @ 1:35 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Haverhill, MA
I have been going to Park Lunch for years. Miss the old place, but old place or new, the food is still the best and the waitstaff are the friendliest people I've ever known. I've gotten a couple of my friends to frequent it quite often.
April 26, 2009 @ 5:03 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Bradford Massachusetts
I was given your name from a friend at work. My husband and I were touring Newburyport and decided to stop in for lunch. To our surprise, I have never had better fried clams and so much for my money. I can't wait to go back. The Park Lunch is my new place to visit for a great meal. You get so much for your money. The prices were phenominal, and the portions, were incredible.
April 25, 2009 @ 11:48 PM
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from Dallas, TX
Very good place to dine. The new digs are wonderful but I miss the old digs!
January 1, 2009 @ 4:45 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Beverly Hills ,Ca
This place is what I rate all local grills against.Park Lunch has no gimmick,just tasty food,clean,fast service with alot of local flavor.Park Lunch has been a must stop for me every time I'm in Newburyport since 1968!I will be there later this month in fact.
July 10, 2008 @ 2:45 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Dover, NH
I eat here as often as I can. They have the best fried clams around. Some restaurants have equal, but the price is half again higher. Service is excellent. Just a homey little corner tavern. A waiting line to get seated after 5 but worth it. They use Ipswich clams or littlenecks which are the best you can buy.
July 6, 2008 @ 11:08 AM
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from Merrimac, MA
The food is always excellent especially the clams. The service is prompt and the prices are very reasonable for lunch and dinner. Highly recommended.I found this restaurant through friends and have been eating here ever since. Kathy
April 3, 2007 @ 2:30 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Newburyport, MA
The Park Lunch is THE BEST casual restraunt i've been to. I've been eating there since I was born MANY years back. Its a local favorite and a favorite to any tourist i've spoken with. I HIGHLY recommend it.
March 21, 2007 @ 1:05 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from seabrook
Clams are second to none, Fish is outstanding , pizza for the kids is excellent, and the rest of the menu is outstanding.
February 19, 2007 @ 6:03 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Morrison, CO
The fried Scallop lunch was the best I have ever had. The wait staff was great. Outstanding ambience.
December 23, 2006 @ 8:19 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Wells , Maine
Awesome seafood and the hot dogs are great.Wait Staff couldn'tbe nicer! Very nice experience overall.I Recommend.
April 5, 2006 @ 6:34 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from newbury, ma
the park lunch is the best place in newburyport to eat. the food is great, the staff are friendly and the prices and very reasonable. there's no other restaurant in town that i'd rather go to. it's the best.
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from Miami beach, Florida
Great bar/pub with relaxed attitude and great pizza. Good place for a family or just a pitcher of beer. Highly recommended.
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March 23, 2011 @ 3:04 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Haverhill, MA
This restaurant is fabulous! We at there last
Friday night and had fresh baked haddock and
fried clams. The best seafood we have EVER eaten.
And we speak from experience having eaten seafood
all over the USA! This food beats all other New
England seafood restaurants! And by the way, the
salad was FRESH and plentiful, too!
July 3, 2010 @ 12:54 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Garnett, Kansas
We cisited Newburyport (my birthplace) summer of 2009. Was recommended to try Park Lunch. Ended up eating there 3 times. In all our travels it was the best food we had had anywhere. Fantastic seafood.