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Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe, Swampscott, MA

Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe

4.5
4.5
747 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston Metro North

    Romantic

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro North

    Good for special occasions

  • Boston Metro North

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe delivers "phenomenal food" with "excellent service" and a "wonderful view" of the ocean. It embraces "classic old school dining" with fresh seafood and a cozy ambiance. While some find it "a bit pricey," the experience is cherished for its "professional staff" and "consistent quality."

747 Reviews
  1. Geo and Pat

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is approximately 100 miles from our house; it IS worth the drive! What makes it so good? Let me count the assets! The first thing to enjoy is the ambiance. Granted that we may have dined in more elegant or sophisticated restaurants, but none of them are in New England. The decor is subtle and relaxing, and the views of the expanse of water outside the huge windows provide the suggestion of seafood for your dinner. Next is the service. The only place at which I have been equally attended was a restaurant in Washington D.C. - and it no longer exists. In particular, please allow me to commend Andre, a fine gentleman whose attentiveness especially pleased my lady companions. And the food! From the outstanding oysters to the perfectly prepared popovers and superior swordfish surpassed by only my wife's (and she has a secret technique), taste and portions and presentation will tempt you to make your next reservation before you leave the building. Do I have any complaints? Only one: I believe that the previous name - Hawthorne by the Sea - is a bit more seductive and romantic than the current appellation...but I did not buy the business, so naming it is not one of my prerogatives! Visit Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe (see - it does not do justice to the fine restaurant!) and please all of your senses!

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  2. Lori

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the view overlooking the water was so peaceful. We ordered the fresh seafood platter as an appetizer. The mussels were so fresh. My swordfish tender was cooked to perfection! We will be going back soon!

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  3. Michael

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! Service, food, atmosphere, professionalism all outstanding.

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  4. MJ (Mary) VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, warm greeting, outstanding wait staff. Great meal prepared by chef who has been with Anthony's for many years. Very relaxing and enjoyable evening.

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  5. Martha

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was thrilled to see the former Hawthorne by the Sea reborn as Anthony’s Pier 4. The food and drinks were excellent and the views from our table by the window were awesome. The decor was dated but for me, it was like coming home! Definitely worth another visit!!!

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  6. Evelyn

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding; the service was friendly and great; and the complimentary pop overs and marinated mushrooms were a nice touch. My husband had swordfish which was juicy and cooked perfectly. I had a combination of Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops . . . YUM!

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  7. Stanley VIP

    Greater Boston128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We like Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe and try to eat there when we are in Swampscott. The food is always very good and the views are great.

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  8. Harold

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, especially the popovers. Everything is just like old times

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  9. Richard

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Anthony’s Pier 4 Cafe for the first time recently on our wedding anniversary because our wedding reception (44 years ago) was at the original Anthony’s Pier 4 in Boston. We were a bit concerned by the use of the word “Cafe” in the name thinking it might be a disappointingly scaled down version of the Anthony’s we remembered. It is not. The restaurant is large, with first class furnishings and layout that are strikingly reminiscent of the original restaurant. It was pitch dark out at dinner time in late December so we could not see the water, but it is on the water and during daylight or early evening hours must be a beautiful view. The food was excellent (I had an end cut of prime rib that was excellent and my wife had swordfish which she found excellent as well). We shared the baked Alaska for dessert which was excellent. The remote location (from our home in West Roxbury) is the only thing that would keep us from being regulars. It will be top of the list for future anniversaries at a minimum, however.

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  10. Gayle

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved sharing the HBTS with friends who had not been there. They loved it!

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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 4.5 stars by 747 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 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe

153 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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