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Plum Island Grille

4.0
4
143 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
2 Plum Island Blvd, Newburyport, MA 01951

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Plum Island Grille offers year round island-style dining in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dinner is served throughout the week and lunch is offered on the weekend including a jazz brunch on Sundays. In addition to the lunch, dinner and brunch menu, there is a separate oyster menu (raw and cooked) and a holiday menu at certain times of the year. Starting a dinner off right is easy at Plum Island Grille with choices such as vegetable napoleon, seafood chowder, tempura shrimp and countneck clams simmered in a light cream broth with bacon, blue cheese and thyme. Notable dinner entr�es at Plum Island Grille include lobster and pistachio stuffed haddock, rack of lamb, Thai seafood stew and duck flatbread.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Wednesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Francis Broadbery
  • Catering
    Offering our passion for excellence for<br />your private event needs. Plum Island Grille proudly offer full service"s catering through our catering division, Plum Island Catering. We can host your special occasion in our restaurant, on our spectacular Sunset Deck on Plum Island, in your home, or at a venue of your choice. We cater for all special occasions: weddings, private dinner parties, bridal showers, business meetings, rehearsal dinners, client appreciation dinners, anniversary and birthday dinners and company holiday parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Offering our passion for excellence foryour private event needs. Plum Island Grille proudly offer full service catering through our catering division, Plum Island Catering Catering. We can host your special occasion in our restaurant, on our spectacular Sunset Deck on Plum Island, in your home, or at a venue of your choice.
  • Neighborhood
    Newburyport
  • Cross street
    Sunset blvd
  • Parking details
    On site parking and street parking
  • Entertainment
    Live music Every Thursday from November to February; Sunday Jazz Brunch every Sunday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 143 people are saying

Plum Island Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 1.2Value

NoiseModerate

143 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 29, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I've eaten here several times. The last few times it's been getting worse and worse. I think they have staffing issues. The food and service have both been getting progressively worse. Such a pity. Used to be great, lovely location. Won't go back again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 28, 2016

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Drink selection was lacking and martinis terrible. Appetizer (crab cakes) were TINY, was splitting with spouse. Main entree was decent, but also on the small side (Scallops). Dessert was OK, not great. Table was TINY, my plate hung over when my spouse's entree arrived. Felt like I was on top of the large group behind us. Wait staff was very attentive, but left feeling hungry and that we paid quite a bit for a subpar meal. Would not return.

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  3. KaraD

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 27, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    portions were small, service was below average, interior is dated and the seafood chowder tasted like water.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful meal at the Plum Island Grill. Excellent food and service

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great food, great service. always a good experience.

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  6. ChrisR

    Yosemite2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a really nice casual dining experience. It's on my list of places to go back to.

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  7. Hellie VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat at Plum Island Grill. We were lucky to have hit it on a quiet night. It can get busy and hectic. Best mussles anywhere

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  8. labamba

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went here in the evening of Mothers Day. It was a perfect mix of a high-quality meal for my wife and me, and a casual enough setting for the kids. We had eaten in the main dining area once before. This time we were in the bar area which was much more lively (playing Jackson Five and other classic R&B music most of the night) with a nice view of the marsh. The food was as good as anything I have had in Newburyport. I had ginger-lime ribs and my wife had swordfish, both great. Dessert was also excellent - we rarely order it but it looked too good to pass up.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 8, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Used to really like this place, but this recent visit the food was mediocre at best and service was exceptionally slow. Never had crab cakes with one cold and one warm or seafood chowder without any seafood and lukewarm temps. Disappointing meal and won't rush back like in the past.

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  10. David22H

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 7, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fun! Big energy. The sunset is fantastic from the bar

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FAQs

Plum Island Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 463-2290.

Plum Island Grille is rated 4 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Plum Island Grille

2 Plum Island Blvd, Newburyport, MA 01951

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sunset blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Newburyport
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Wednesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On site parking and street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francis Broadbery
  • Entertainment
    Live music Every Thursday from November to February; Sunday Jazz Brunch every Sunday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Offering our passion for excellence for<br />your private event needs. Plum Island Grille proudly offer full service"s catering through our catering division, Plum Island Catering. We can host your special occasion in our restaurant, on our spectacular Sunset Deck on Plum Island, in your home, or at a venue of your choice. We cater for all special occasions: weddings, private dinner parties, bridal showers, business meetings, rehearsal dinners, client appreciation dinners, anniversary and birthday dinners and company holiday parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Offering our passion for excellence foryour private event needs. Plum Island Grille proudly offer full service catering through our catering division, Plum Island Catering Catering. We can host your special occasion in our restaurant, on our spectacular Sunset Deck on Plum Island, in your home, or at a venue of your choice.
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