Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Peabody

Let me start by saying that we ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE. Ledger is our go to place for special occasions, and we will continue to be back. On this visit however, there were a few minor issues that we haven't previously experienced here. The Popovers, an absolute must everytime we come, were a touch overcooked and tasted it. Also the cocktails at $15 a pop shouldn't be 80% ice in my opinion. And while I understand that this place features the grill on the kitchen, the vegetable medley on my chicken entree had several pieces of delecata squash that were beyond a good char. As mentioned, I'm sure this is a "one off" experience, as nothing like this has ever happened before, but I believe in honest feedback as a way to grow and improve, not necessarily just to be critical. I've appreciated this place for the better part of the last 7 or 8 years, and know that everything can't be perfect everytime, no matter how hard we try. Chef Daniel, and this culinary team are very skilled (there's a reason he was previously nominated for a James Beard award), and the FOH staff is always attentive and welcoming!

Great food – had the steak tips and lobster ravioli. Great drinks – had the Fitz Martini.

Veal saltimbocca was amazing. Tiramisu was also good. Bartenders were attentive and accommodating when I wanted gnocchi instead of linguine. Portion was worth the reasonable cost of meal. Will be back again.

We came at the very busy time, Valentine’s Day. Despite our reservation we had to wait for about half hour though it was expected considering circumstances. What we didn’t realize the restaurant expanded the space with veranda. While heated the corner area was not the most comfortable space for people over 60. Huge respect to the restaurant team. After I requested to change our seating to “real” indoor area they were fast to find us the first freed table so the rest of our dinner was perfect.

Great experience on Valentine's Day at the bar. We were promptly sat and enjoyed two Manhattans while pursuing the menu. We started with the burrata appetizer and arugula salad with warm bread and oil. We had two perfect dirty martinis with dinner. Veal Marsala with fresh pasta and eggplant parm with fresh pasta were both piping hot and delish. I brought home enough eggplant and pasta for another meal. We never felt rushed and service was friendly