Mission on the Bay - Swampscott

Saturday brunch of 15. Lori was our server and she was world class. The brunch is all you can eat for $20.00. On the ocean. Almost as spectacular as Lori who added food to orders and served it family style (it was all family). She hustled over $5.00 mimosas and chatted with us. World class service. Good food…eggs Benedict was my favorite. Did not enjoy the meatballs but I’m picky with meatballs. We had a wonderful time and we were not on the roof.

Came here for a friend’s birthday, party of 12. Service was good. Reason for me saying that everyone got their meals and there was about a 10 mins wait until I got mine. No one touched their meals until I got mine, which I felt very bad for considering that their food was not going to be as hot, especially the birthday girl!! I did get a free drink, which was appreciated. I got the shrimp scampi for my dinner. I forgot to take a photo of it but it was so so. More soupy than saucy. Some appetizers did not come until dinner came. For apps I got the calamari and the crab cake which were delicious. But the vegetables underneath weren’t needed. For desert, there was a cake and some cupcakes but we were not offered a desert menu or any coffee/tea. So unfortunately, I guess I missed out on that. Drinks were great. Ordered a glass of the NZ Sauvignon Blanc, which had fantastic notes of lemon and grapefruit. I was given a free drink for the dinner mishap, watermelon martini. Now that was fabulous. The check took forever to get back to us when we were ready to go. Overall, I’m not in a rush to come back but when I do, I’ll come preferably early in the day vs a Friday night dinner.

Coconut + Ginger Beer Mocktail was AWESOME! My husband got the Clam Chowder and I got the Tuna Tartare. Clam Chowder was ok. But Tuna Tartare went above and beyond! We ended up sharing it. And we’ll definitely come back just for that! And the menu has plenty options… Highly recommend, especially in Summer time. They open deck is GREAT!

My friend & I had a great lunch here today! Our gracious talented bartender Sarah served up a mean Red Velvet Cake martini today. She even added some yummy chocolate drizzle. Heaven in a glass! 🥰 The luch wasn’t bad either! Definitely stop by this beautiful restaurant on the bay. You can thank me later! I love it here…. Thanks SARAH!

The views are spectacular and the rooftop is fun. Food is hit or miss. Sushi and fish tacos are reliably good. We tried the bottomless brunch. The potatoes were ok and hummus with bread was delicious. Service was not good and slow despite it not being very busy. At times, we felt neglected. A waffle order was forgotten and we had to ask about it. They brought it but it was cool and no longer fresh because it had been sitting out for 20 minutes. If I were the server, I would not have served it that way. I would have apologized and requested a fresh waffle from the kitchen. , for

A nice surf and turf restaurant in Swampscott, Massachusetts. We came on our last night of our trip for a nice evening out and had a great time. The service was good. Both our server, the manager and our waitress were all awesome. The menu has a nice mix of seafood, chicken, steak, pastas, shareables and desserts. There was an extensive bar with a good wine list. Food came out faster than we expected which was nice and everything was pretty good. Nothing stood out as absolutely amazing but I wouldn't call anything even mediocre it was all good. We had a good time and I would recommend them.

It really was my highlight of the day. Had a long painfull day and got into this restaurant to have a glass of wine with my 9 y/o and wow ! The view ? Boston in the clouds with the airplanes coming and going, the sea, the ducks. The waitress was an angel and the food was delicious ! This place saved my day ! Will visit again with pleasure !

We had a bit of a rocky start to our night due to some service issues, but Patrick, the bartender, absolutely turned everything around for us. He was incredibly attentive, professional, and made us feel genuinely welcome. His drinks were top-notch, and his warm personality really changed the whole vibe of our evening. We also want to give a huge shout-out to the manager Sophia. What an absolute gem! So kind, accommodating, and truly went above and beyond to make sure we left with smiles on our faces. She went above and beyond to ensure we felt heard, cared for, and completely at ease. It was clear that her goal wasn’t just to fix a problem, but to create a beautiful evening and she succeeded. It’s rare to see that level of care and commitment to customer satisfaction. Thanks to Patrick and the amazing manager Sophia, what could’ve been a disappointing night ended up being a wonderful experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Food and service was great. Drinks were all really good. Say on the outside deck. Beautiful views

I had high hopes for their bottomless brunch after visiting Mission Beach House a year and a half ago. I found Mission Boat House (their other place) to be excellent and chose it for my birthday brunch with friends last fall. Now Mission on the Bay has the potential to be excellent but failed in my book - it was like the little engine that could but didn't. First their huevos rancheros which have a fried egg at Boat House instead had a poached egg that was overcooked. Caprese Benedict also had a medium hard poached egg and the hollandaise sauce was broken. - Also needed salt and pepper which were not available on the table. In fact we could say that most items we tried were under seasoned. Waffles were really dry. Peri Peri wings tasted too much like vinegar. Jalapeño corn bread was overcooked. We both liked their meatball parm. My partner thought the fish taco was perfect. Bread pudding was not sweet enough and soggy. Our server informed us that heads up that we couldn't do any adjustments to our order and dishes came as prepared. I wish they allowed me to withhold sour cream from my order since they tend to use a lot and I'm not a fan of it. So just ended up scrapping it off my dishes. Great views of the ocean and a nice walk after since there's no parking available.

I was excited to bring my boyfriend here after enjoying this restaurant years prior for my college graduation. Last time around, we say upstairs on the rooftop deck and I enjoyed my food and experience. This time around we sat downstairs and inside, as I believe there was a private event upstairs. No big deal. Unfortunately the food was a miss this time around. We started with a chowder that my boyfriend liked but I didn't care for. I ordered the Churrasco plate which the waitress informed me was new. I really didn't vibe with it. My boyfriend got the baked haddock which was okay. It was still a fun date night but I was sad because I was excited for him to come here after I hyped it up so much. I'd come back but order different things, and probs get the lobster roll like I did before...

I just wanted to come on yelp and expreess the amount of gratitude i have towards SOFIA the manager at this establishment. I wanted to let the review world know that as a manager Sofia is the one you want to meet. The one who takes care of the customers and the one who goes above and beyond. The one who takes care of any complication you have. Thank you Sofia. Also PATRICK. A was a wonderful addition and as a professional bartender, he is the one you want to have a conversation while you drink your perfect drinl

The last two times I visited this restaurant for weekend brunch the service was atrocious. I always go on Sunday. The brunch options are awesome and tasty but because the wait service is so slow the food is delivered cold. The ocean view is not worth it. I f I need any additional items for the table like syrup, a knife, etc the wait is long! I saw some people leave from their table because their wait to have an order taken was long. I've asked the bus staff for things but they look at me like I'm crazy and I don't get what I request. An efficiency expert needs to observe and re-train the wait and kitchen staff to accommodate busy crowds. I will not be going back there anytime soon for brunch. If you go for brunch bring your patience!

Great view and the tuna lo mein was very good! Came for a few drinks and the bartender Michael was very attentive and friendly, also made great drinks! The best was the guava mojito. Will be back here!

Good food. Good View. Bad service. Plates , napkins and silverware came well after the meal. Kids vanilla ice cream came and was yellow and melted. No spoon. We asked for a spoon. No spoon. Had to go to bar to get a spoon.

Each summer we pick up lobster rolls 3-4 times a mo. It is the most decadent/delicious treat only ordered on perfect nights to eat on the deck. Today was our first lobster roll pick-up of the summer. The rolls are 2/3 the size of what they used to be. The butter was forgotten and we had to do it at home. (See photo for charcoal rolls.) Abso no taste to the lobster or yucca at all. So disappointed. This is usually one of the things I look forward to most each summer. Today I am left with a bad taste in my mouth and a $94 charge on my card, when I am usually carrying on for weeks about how good they are. Difficult to explain how disappointed I am. (didn't even finish our food)

there was a beautiful view from the rooftop and the service was excellent. barter's were all super friendly and attentive. drinks were fine nothing special but not bad. the food was a let down though. oysters came on water almost fully melted ice and just did not seem that fresh. the blackened chicken sandwich was so dry, i even tried removing the dry (almost stale) bun but that didn't help. would go for a drink and the view but get dinner elsewhere.

Service was not good. Waitress disappeared for 20 minutes after taking our order, never asked us if we needed another drink, food took 1 hr to get to us after ordering. My son's meal came out right away so while waiting for our meal we asked for dessert menu and she brought us 3 menus, which to me was indicative that she thought we had our meals already. Table next to us were upset too, said it's been 2.5 hours for us...we've been here 4 times and they f* up every time. they ordered drinks that never came, and then showed up 15 minutes after they left. Never again !!

Leondro. Thank you for offering to make things right after my review. Unfortunate that you never responded to the email you suggested I send. I'm bummed bc like I said until now mission has been our go-to for celebrations and take-out lobster rolls to enjoy on our porch each week.

Fantastic location by the sea (as the name suggests). We had three bowls (chicken and cauliflower) and hamburger. The hamburger was delicious. The chicken and cauliflower bowls were tasty - would have liked a little less carbs (bread, chips and rice) and some more veggies/salad. Good, friendly service

Have been in this place several times for dinner and brunch always excellent. But on Father's Day I made a reservation for brunch believing was the same brunch. They always serve at the end of the bottomless brunch because their advertisement did not stayed any different when I arrived with my family, not only that we wait 20 minutes while we were sitting for somebody to come to us, but There was only two things on the brunch menu. It was a totally different branch not the one they always have. This is kind of disappointing because we do enjoy the bottomless brunch and seeing as Father's Day I expected more than two brunch items that Weider is very nice and apologetic, and was trying his best, but seemed that he was handling a big area by himself and the service is very slow. Food was good. Just disappointed in the way I was misled.

The view is 10 stars. Just beautiful on the roof deck. Shade and full sun both available. The food is not bad either. Whole fam enjoyed steak, Mac and cheese, and burrata beet salad. Skip the calamari app. It's old and rubbery. The problem is that the service is bleak. On a 90 degree day when you are out in the sun, you should refill water at least once. Especially children. We were empty from about the midpoint of the meal. Needed spoons for the kids and their Mac and cheese. Never got them. Needed a spoon for the ice cream (Fully melted. Half liquid). Never got it. Had to go to the bar and request one. If you matched your service with the view this place would be unstoppable. Prices are what you would expect for the view.

Gave this place 2 tries. The service is so slow. Place not that busy. Not sure why the long wait for service / food and drinks. Food is fair at best both times and really expensive. It is on the ocean so nice ambiance. Maybe that's why. Not coming back

I wish I had a better experience here because the views are amazing and the traffic to get there is always awful during the summer. Pros: - the view, it's amazing and you can't get better than right on the beach! - the food was good Cons: - service was just ok at the host stand. We were going to be sat right by the exit despite several tables next to windows with ocean views being open. We asked for one of the other tables and they were happy to switch us, but this seems like a no brainer? I would've brushed it off if the rest of the service had been better but... - Service was terribly slow! We were seated before the table next to us which seemed to know the waitress or be regulars here, and before we were even approached by anyone they already had ordered and had their appetizer at the table. Overall I might go back simply for the views, but the service will hopefully improve or maybe we were there on an off night.

Pretty disappointed during our dining experience At Mission on the bay. They promoted 1/2 off between the bun nights on Wednesdays. Only for the waiters to tell you when the bill comes out that it's only if you sit at the bar. I openly said to our waiter "I'll do a lobster roll as well, why not on half off night!" and was never informed that it was only if you sat at the bar. When the bill Came out, we asked why the lobster roll was full priced. The waiter finally told us it was "only if you sit at the bar" to which followed up with our waiter telling us "theres been a lot of confusion about that tonight" which confirms that the place clearly knows It's easily misunderstood. Feel like it should have been taken off the hill especially if our own waiter never informed us from the beginning and later confirming that it's been confusing for other patrons all night. Probably won't be dining back at this place.

Wish I could say more...but when you're seated for 20 minutes and there's only two other tables seated...and no one even looks in your direction, it's pretty much time to go somewhere that actually wants your business.

Our server was lovely. The ambiance is waterfront, restaurant is clean, a bit pricey and food is salty. I give it a B.

My family and I have been coming here for the past couple of years and have been happy with our visits here. The menu provides a variety of options including American, Asian, and some Spanish too! Some of my favorite dishes so far have been the sticky thai ribs, shrimp scampi, and lobster rangoon. Staff has always been nice and the view is phenomenal. We will certainly be coming back for their food and full bar access!

Came here for dinner with another couple hoping to sit outside but the weather worked against us. While the view held out the view was great. Parking can be a bit tricky so leave enough time if you have a reservation. We parked on the street. We started with a sushi role which was ok... if you are an experienced sushi lover I would say pass. Our friends had the Thai whips which they highly recommend. The salmon was grilled perfectly and had a nice flavor. The sauces on the side were a good addition. The new englad trio lacked flavor. The steak tips were enjoyed and cooked as ordered. Overall I would go back I would change up some fk the order and maybe stick mostly to apps. With that said in a nice day I would head here for the view as that is really what you are enjoying.

Still 5 star food. Great bar specials Mon-Thursday. No longer live close but made a special trip during off hours. Well worth it. Meatball Grinder at half price was excellent. On Garlic bread with plenty of tasty Marinara. I'm a meatball snob, and these taste great!

Terrible service at this place last night. Long wait to get in (and we had reservations), long wait to place our order, long time to get our order. Food came out haphazardly and in some instances not well prepared (sushi not well put together, risotto was undercooked) Waitress said it was because there was a rush on the kitchen but when I looked around there couldn't have been more than 6 or 7 tables. Endless steam of apologies and thank you for your patience.Took about 1 hour 40 min until we were eating our main courses. Ruined our celebratory graduation dinner. Overall extremely disappointing dining experience.

Sunday brunch with friends and it's the worst experience. Dishes didn't even come out together and one person didn't even get their all you can eat meal. Items come out staggering and the house home fries were cold and come after you finished the first course. The food is subpar at best. It's as if the front of the house doesn't even speak to the kitchen. Food runners brought out food but dishes were cold or not even brought out in any order. I don't recommend.

Went to brunch today. Service was fine. The food was awful. All you can eat brunch...not a buffet. Order from a very limited menu. The food came out lukewarm to cold. Don't recommend.

My first time ordering Food was great my steak was exactly how I want it and also the service was amazing

Amazing brunch as usual. Thank you!!! This was amazing. My parents came in from out of town. Service impeccable and the views are terrific.

Mission on the Bay is a beautiful venue overlooking the bay (surprise!) and fantastic service. They have a rooftop bar which we did not make it in time to enjoy. I was very pleased with our seating arrangement. I started out with a Spicy Margarita (naturally) and Duxbury East Coast Oysters*, while my friend started with the Thai Ribs. We both enjoyed our starters. For our meal, I had the Blackened Chicken Sandwich with Mango-Habanero Aioli and Pineapple Pico de Gallo which was delicious, however if they put the sauce on top of the chicken rather than the bottom, it may prevent the soggy bottom bun. I just ate it upside down; not as aesthetically pleasing but just as delicious. My friend ordered the Chicken Parmesan, with linguini which he was a fan of. Chelsea was our server, and she has to be the most excellent person in this establishment. She was great with recommendations, came around to check on everything but not too much, and a fantastic conversationalist. I was really impressed with her, and she made the experience 10x better than it already was. Ambience: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Mission on the Bay: 5/5

Went here for the all you can eat brunch and it was a real let down. The food was bland and just about everything we ordered came out cold. Some of our drinks were undrinkable to the point that we just gave up on trying anything that new. Definitely wasn't worth the hype.

They're all you can eat brunch on the weekends is so worth it!!! The bartender, older woman was so kind and so inviting. We had no reservation, forced to sit at the bar and I'm glad we did. The service was great and the food was top notch. Amazing views and great atmosphere, I will definitely be back. The meatball was my favorite

view was great. food was ok but service could not be worse. we went last year and wrote it off after waiting 30 minutes for a drink at a table upstairs then when they finally came not even an apology for the late wait so we just left. too bad cause the place has a lot of potential.

We stopped by on Tuesday night for a bite; we were all in the mood for the ocean and seafood. Decor: Nautical, perfect for the location. Large windows, huge bar set up, upper deck available as well. Very clean and open Food: We got oysters; they were fresh and clean tasting. Hubby said the cocktail sauce was one of the best he had tasted. Lobster Rangoon is rather small but def had bits of lobster; I felt a lil too much wonton, but that is being nit-picky. The sauce on top was sweet and spicy, nicely balanced. We each chose the Simply Grilled option, where you could choose your protein and a sauce. It came with coconut jasmine rice and veg of the day. Salmon had the Shoyu sauce, which was good. Ahi tuna and scallops both opted for the basil pesto sauce. Pesto needed a lil something, so I squirted some lemon juice in, and bam, perfect! All the seafood was cooked to perfection. Need to mention that the veg was sauteed squashes and oh my my. Sometimes the veg has very little flavor or thought put into it. But mission did a fantastic job of seasoning and cooking them just right. Service: They were busy and getting busier, but our server Lorraine was the perfect balance of being there right when you needed but not overbearing. Sore spot: I know places are experiencing huge costs all over the board. However, almost every protein was marketplace value. And if you are trying to stick to a budget or this is a date or something where you might need/want to find out the price, it puts the customer in an awkward position to have to ask. I mean, even AVOCADO was MP! What? Overall, we will return.

Sunday Brunch was fantastic! Our server Angel did a great job.Best meal we had all weekend on our visit!

Not impressed with the food or service. The view is beautiful but that's where it ended for me

Enjoyed Sunday afternoon brunch great price delicious food !! We tried almost 1 of every thing on brunch menu!! The eggs Benny so yum!! The wings spicy And the guys fave re ordering!!! French toast cornbread!!! Sitting over the ocean what a beautiful view !! Can't wait to go back!!

Great food and drinks on the waterfront in Beverly. I have eaten there several times and have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food as well as the refined yet comfortable atmosphere. Lovely new restaurant with sunset views.

Mike, the bartender makes awesome drinks. Mike's Brazilian Caipharina was as good as Brazil. I was very impressed. The food was awesome.

A restaurant that you wish would go under so that someone else could take over who cares because the location and view is incredible. There is no hospitality only attitude.

4 girls for brunch on a Saturday. Need to make reservations ahead of time. Options were very good. Enjoyed the wings, tacos and French toast. Unlimited brunch for 90 mins. We were lucky enough to sit at the chefs table and were given appetizers on the house.

This is my second review of this place. I come often I usually get the chowder & the best chopped Greek salad I've ever had. I will include 3 pics from 3 separate occasions. What inspired reviewing again tonight was the waitress Diane. She was friendly & professional. Great customer service. I also got my favorite seat in the house ! Andddd I would love a "Mission in the bay" t-shirt if you guys ever start selling them, pls let me know !

This was my first stop after landing in Boston and I have no regrets. The view was pretty and plenty of parking was available. It's very classy and pretty inside. I ordered an aperol spritz which was amazing, the east coast oysters (a Florida native I'm picky about oysters and these were honestly amazing) and the lobster roll. The flavors of the lobster roll were top tier and it was juicy and savory but the price tag was a little high (38$) and there was a supply chain surcharge which was interesting of $3. There was also some shell in one bite and the bread was slightly burnt. Without those two flaws I'd absolutely pay $38. In total my bill was $108 which is pretty pricy. I'd still recommend stopping by for the oysters any day of the week.

Wonderful service! ... Their brunch at $20, all you can eat, featuring so many both standard & eclectic delicious sections was perfect... and that ocean view with Boston across the bay can't be beat !

The location of Mission on the Bay has beautiful views of the Lynn Shoreline. It's located right over the Swampscott line. We went in the early afternoon on a rainy, blustery day for a holiday meal. The waitress was excellent. Personable and efficient, she helped us with food choices and made us feel welcome and at home. There was no rushing and she checked in at perfect intervals. The food was excellent. We had the Sea Scallops, Filet Mignon and Spicy Vegetable Maki augmented by delicious cocktails and a Grey Lady beer. The rest room was clean and stocked and had the trash can near the exit door so you didn't have to wash and dry your hands and then grab a door handle, you could use a paper towel to grip the handle and drop it into the trash. The reason the review is 4 stars instead of 5 is because there is no parking. You have to find street parking which is tricky in that area.

Great service. My waitress Lisa was very helpful and friendly. Will definitely go back again.

Came for lunch on a Sunday. The food was good, definitely expected more quality and flavorful options. Our bartender wasn't very attentive and only checked on us twice and it was when we asked them for drinks and food. The place itself is beautiful and has a great view but definitely expected better.

Service and ambiance (location) was great, food always disappoints!! If you are looking for a place with friendly staff and nice views this is your place. If you are looking for that and a dining experience look elsewhere. I went last night with friends, for example, 2 of us ordered "simply grilled" tuna when I expected a freshly grilled tuna cut. What I got was entirely different. There was nothing fresh about it was pre cooked, pre sliced, lacking in any flavor and most certainly came from the freezer before it was warmed and served. The veggie accompaniment was equally disappointing, also frozen, the vegetables were overdone and mushy. If you're looking for nice views and a drink you'll be fine. If you're looking for a dining experience where the food is decent, avoid this place.

Ordered good to go. Ordered Caesar's salad with no egg. Hit it with egg. Ordered Italian dressing on the side... Not there. Ordered French onion soup,,, paid for it but it was it in the order. We ordered in the restaurant and were told they would text us when it was ready. About 25 minutes later we had no text so went inside. Order was sitting there.

Awesome experience. Loved the location, ambiance and view. Service was great, food was fantastic. Haddock was 5 stars as was sushi, shrimp scampi and poke bowl. Cauliflower appetizer was off the hook. Only less than 5 star was the greeter but chalking it up to a bad day. Definitely recommend / we were there on a rainy day, can't imagine with sun on the roof. Will definitely return.

I went here with a friend to the rooftop to have a nice view of Boston. We didn't want to sit in the sun so we sat under the roof but could still see the waters! My friend ordered the Greek salad (without onions or peppers) and I wanted tuna sashimi with cucumbers wrapped around it. Somehow that didn't get translated correctly and I ended up with sushi which I had to send back. I said to the waitress that I apologized for the miscommunication ut I explained again what I wanted. So in the end, I did get what I wanted. Tuna sashimi with strips of cucumber (which they charged $2 for). They do charge a 3% supply chain surcharge which I'm ok with but then it took a while to fid the waitress again! (Originally, I wanted to pay with my credit card but it was taking too long to find the waitress again). It is a very casual atmosphere which is good so you can relax while having your food. The balcony and the views of Boston are great and that is why people really do go here!