Brodie’s Seaport

Used to be a great restaurant, but the new management stinks. A year or two ago, we were still going there a couple times a week, but now the food quality has dropped drastically, the prices have risen, and all their best servers have gone to work in other restaurants around the neighborhood, of which there are many. Seaport still has decent music, but my wife and I much prefer In A Pig’s Eye for food and excellent live bands, about a block away from Seaport. If we wanna watch the game, we go to Witch’s Brew or Old Main Street Pub, also within a block. If you just want delicious seafood, go to Finz forty paces away. In short, we avoid wasting our money at Brodie’s. Having lived in Salem 12 years, we’ve seen so many bars come and go – I give these guys another year, tops. One sickly star.

I love Brodie’s! We wine and dine here regularly. Staff is attentive and friendly and always make us feel like we’ve gone to a friend’s house for dinner, even in October when Salem is wall to wall with diners and drinkers. Going to Brodie’s is like putting on a warm blanket and having someone serve you delicious food with a friendly smile. And let’s not forget that awesome background blues music. Best place to eat, drink and play in Salem!

I know it’s salem in October. Going into this I knew what to expect. I was not ready for 30 minute wait for open tables, 40 min calamari and steak tips that took an hour to overcook. I sent them back as they were inedible, you can imagine my surprise to find them still on the check. Avoid at all costs. They don’t deserve your money.

Waited 15 minutes for a seat even though there were many tables open — they don’t do reservations either. We ordered clams and they were very fishy. My sister and mom got fish and chips which they said was just alright. I had the buffalo wings — they were average at best. Service was alright, they were nice enough. A good tourist spot if you want to grab average food, but if you are looking for somewhere with excellent cuisine look elsewhere.
Happy Halloween!!!

We were looking for a place to have our wedding after party since most of our guests were staying at The Salem Waterfront Hotel and the Hawthorne Hotel up the street. It was a Sunday wedding in August and everyplace we looked in to… would not keep their kitchen open later than 10pm… Not Brodie’s! My brother-​in-​law spoke with the owner and he was sooooo accommodating! We pre-​ordered some apps so when guests arrived around 10:30pm there were some snacks… the bartenders were awesome as well! The fried clams and chicken fingers were seriously amazing! We ended up ordering a few more rounds of hot appetizers and they were delicious!
So if you’re looking to have an event or large group party at Brodie’s Seaport we highly recommend it… it is family owned and operated and they take great pride in that! Something you don’t see often!

Picked Brodies since it was a beautiful day to sit outside. We were seated right away. We were waited on by Nick, who was super friendly & attentive even though he was covering the bar also.
I had the burger special which came with Jack Daniel caramelized onions — highly recommend — delicious. He had the whole belly clam also cooked perfectly.
The owner even came over to see how we liked everything and stayed to chat for abit. He gave us the frequent diner card, good deal, not many places offer this. Since we are local will definitely take advantage.
Parking is a little tough in the area but that is just how the wharf is.
So recommend if you want a nice place to sit, have good food, friendly service & relax

This is my absolute go to place in the summer. Love being able to enjoy great food with the best service AND the best is that the outside seating is dog friendly. I would recommend this hidden gem to everyone.

I had dinner here tonight with my wife and was not disappointed. The staff was very attentive and kept checking on us while we were making our decisions and provided us with some suggestions.
We started with some drinks and a calamari appetizer. The beer list is full of local beers. I recommend the Two Roads IPA. Very good and paired very well with my dinner. The calamari was lightly fried and severed with hot peppers and very good tomato sauce.
We went here specifically for the lobster roll. We had heard that it was one of the best on the North Shore. I was not disappointed, as someone that has lived in New England their entire life, and lived for many years in Maine I have eaten many lobster rolls and consider my self a lobster roll aficionado. The roll had a light mayo on it and was served on a hot dog bun with some fresh lettuce. There was no filler and the roll was over flowing. It was fresh and I watched the chef prepare the roll. My wife had the Seafood Marinara that was full of scallops and shrimp. We were both very pleased with the meal.
The best part of the meal was when the chef came out to check on us and if we liked the meal. I believe his name was Mike, he talked with such passion and enthusiasm for his food. He was proud and humbled that we drove from Central MA to try the award winning lobster roll. This little gesture really impresses me when I go to a restaurant; it makes you feel at home and welcome. It also shows that the chef cares about his/​her food and the product they are putting out. Mike did a great job, and his love of food was definitely evident. The next time I am in Salem I will be swinging in again !

Got steak tips which were overcooked and when i cut my 3^rd steak tip in half, A BEATLE CRAWLED OUT FROM UNDER. No lie.Disgusting. Will never go back. They did not know how to handle the situation and had to ask to see the manager. They took the steak tips off the bill and made me feel like they were doing me a favor. They didnt offer a complimentary meal or anything. Left grossed out. Also Waited over a half hour for our nacho appetizer. Terrible service. and ruined my night.

If your into just drinking & just OK food. this is the place for you.
I popped into Brodie’s for a coke & a quick snack. A very bad Idea. they don’t really do takeout. sit-​down only… So I had to sit at a table to wait almost 40 minutes for 3 cokes & an order of Chi ken Tenders.
The Waitress we had was very nice & understood we just wanted some quick takeout. Her attitude as well as most of the other waitress’s seemed a bit annoyed, not by the customers but more towards the management & Brodie’s Service.
The waitress’s ran around constantly on the move. The reason being the manager which seemed to me a bit of a task master. it made us uncomfortable.
We were promptly were brought our cokes they were small but we were given a free refill.
On to the food. Not impressed at all. our single order of Chicken Tenders took approx 35 – 40 to get. We saw what looked like cooks coming going from the kitchen just kind of taking their time… Needless to say the service was extremely slow…
The food we did see come out of the kitchen was not very good looking to the eye. no attention to plating sloped on a plate. small portions as well.
we overheard 2 other tables complain about the food, slow service, portion size, and above average prices.
Brodie’s is in the Pickering Wharf area. I know it’s a tourist area. But if your going to have higher prices. you should at least have good service with good portions.
$ 22 for 3 Cokes, & 1 Order of Chicken Tenders (5 pcs medium in size), tax & tip… Not again…

Went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon-​took about five minutes to seat us because there was no waitress/​host at the desk. After finally being seated, it took about 10 minutes to get water.
I order a burger and my girlfriend ordered a grilled cheese (two of the most basic options) and it took over 30 minutes to get our food. I overheard one of the waitresses tell a customer that the kitchen wasn’t busy so I don’t understand why it took so long to get our food. We didn’t get offered refills on our water until about halfway through our meal.
This was honestly one of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve had. The only thing that keeps it from being the worst is the waitress was pleasant… just really slow.
I would NOT recommend this restaurant at all.

Award winning Lobster Roll indeed! Stopped here after strolling around town. Our server was a friendly and cheerful young lady which made for a pleasant experience. If we’re ever back will definitely have to try their Rueben Lobster roll!

Sitting on the patio as we speak with my wife, sister in law, and golden retriever. New to Salem and I can say that I have found my spot. Great service… wonderful drinks and a Patio that you could get lost on for days. The food is fantastic and the vibe is great. If your in Salem, or new to the area make sure you swing by Brodie’s. This family run restaurant/​bar will make you feel right at home!

Friendly staff, great drafts and a comfort feeling to the place. My gf loved it here and the big chair outside.

Very nice people. Willing to help and give good advises to a tourist like me. I try a sword fish with vegetables really good and with a good price.
A friend of mine try the clam chowder and was happy as well.
Not far from the downtown so is a «return» for me.

It only took a million years to get our order. The cooks were on point, we watched the food come out quickly, then sit for a while before the servers would pick up the orders. The food was basic, not bad but it didn’t blow my Nuva ring out or anything. It atmosphere was very quiet, there wasn’t any background music, I mean, c’mon, give us a little Luther Vandross. The window seats are great for people watching! Kinda pricey, but hey it’s a tourist town.

Abhorrent service – won’t be returning.
We ordered a lobster roll and salad. Upon receiving our salad, we asked our server, Tanya (blonde hair), for an extra salad plate. She replied rudely, «that’s already a plate» and pointed to the small utensil/​appetizer plate and then walked away.
My friend and I shared our food with each other, so we could both experience the popular lobster roll. When we got our bill, we saw a $ 5 fee on it for a «split plate upcharge.» We asked Tanya about this, who replied that it says on the menu that $ 5 will be charged for splitting plates. We never used the kitchen’s or Tanya’s service to split the plate of food into even portions. We were simply sharing our food, so why were we still charged? It would have been understandable if we even got another plate from Tanya in order to «split» our food, but we didn’t. So what would we be paying $ 5 for?
Tanya was very rude about this and spoke to us in degrading tones. We asked to speak with the manager. She went in the back and came out in a few minutes stating that the manager said «it’s on the menu, so read it again.» The menu says «Splitting of Plates – $ 5 upcharge.» The fact is, we still did not use the restaurant’s service to «split» our food. If the restaurant wants to punish customers for sharing food on their own, then it should be clearly stated as something like, «we will charge you $ 5 for sharing your food, or for having us split your plate for you in the kitchen.»
Overall, very poor and unprofessional service from both Tanya and the manager of this restaurant.
Was this just poor customer service in general? Most definitely. However, being the only people of color in this restaurant, was it poor service that was racially driven? Quite possible.

Went with friends for dinner on a Friday night in July. The place was not very busy. The wait staff was very friendly but somewhat immature and fairly untrained (a friend asked for a virgin daiquiri and the server was unfamiliar with the term «virgin» in the context of alcohol). The food was not bad (good burgers — yes, we ate burgers at a place with «sea» in the name) and the beer list was fine (can’t go wrong with Shipyard). Can’t really complain, though we benefited from it being barely busy.
Nothing all that special. Maybe the new management is still working the bugs out. Great location by the ferry. Their website is awful, though. Gotta get that fixed.

If you are looking for the most incredible burgers and friendliest staff in MA, look no further. All the food here was incredible, but if you like key lime pie, you’ve found the Holy Grail!
Great classic rock music added to the experience. My family left completely satisfied!

Unfortunately, my last trip to Seaport was definitely my last trip, period.
In the past year to two years, this place has really gone downhill. They started by taking my favorite lobster roll and decreasing the size and quality, and increasing the price. and now it’s not even on the menu. The service keeps getting worse and worse. Last summer we tried to go a few times, and while the patio was almost empty, they were so understaffed that they wouldn’t let you sit down. This was a major turnoff, especially after happening multiple times.
Two weeks ago we went on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm. It wasn’t busy at all so we were seated on the patio. I ordered the grilled portabella sandwich with onion rings. My 2 girfriends got what was advertised as a «grilled veggie pocket», and my husband got a pizza with sausage and peppers. First of all, we didn’t receive our food for 70 minutes after we were sat. It was horrible. And it wasn’t busy at all, there was no excuse.
When our food finally came, I was horrified at my «grilled portabella». This thing must have been about 2000 calories. It was served on a huge sub roll. The portabella was sliced up and for sure not grilled, it must have been steamed or something. Then, it was DRENCHED in a thick, bottled teriyaki sauce, and then drowned in some sort of honey mustard dressing. I was so grossed out. I picked at the portabella, realized it was awful, and then put it aside and tried the onion rings. I’m a huge onion ring fan, and these were probably the most bland onion rings I’ve ever tried.
The «grilled» veggie pockets had also never seen a grill. The veggies in some cases were raw (squash mostly) or very slightly steamed, on a non-​grilled pocket. We asked the waitress why it wasn’t grilled, and sent it back. It came back out virtually untouched. We told her it looked steamed and she said something like «yeah, it’s probably steamed». Not the same as grilled.
Hubby was overall ok with his pizza, though the peppers on the pizza came out chopped with large stems on. I’ll be posting pictures of all of our meals soon. We will not be going back, and I don’t recommend Seaport Café at all anymore. It’s really a shame.