Guidebook for Newburyport
Food Scene
The Poynt Sea Level and Sea Level Oyster Bar have very good quality seafood, but an extensive menu. While Ceia is expensive, we like the European atmosphere, and the food never disappoints. Agave is not your average Mexican food- popular!
25 locals recommend
Agave Mexican Bistro
50 State StThe Poynt Sea Level and Sea Level Oyster Bar have very good quality seafood, but an extensive menu. While Ceia is expensive, we like the European atmosphere, and the food never disappoints. Agave is not your average Mexican food- popular!
The Poynt features seafood (lobster!), wood-fired pizzas, steak, pasta, salad, duck... just about everything.
42 locals recommend
The Poynt Newburyport
31 Water StThe Poynt features seafood (lobster!), wood-fired pizzas, steak, pasta, salad, duck... just about everything.
Sea Level offers a raw bar, extensive seafood appetizers, pizza, burgers, lobster, tuna, scollops, steak, tacos, ...you name it. It is a popular spot, and in warm weather you may sit outside overlooking the waterfront.
77 locals recommend
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StSea Level offers a raw bar, extensive seafood appetizers, pizza, burgers, lobster, tuna, scollops, steak, tacos, ...you name it. It is a popular spot, and in warm weather you may sit outside overlooking the waterfront.
This is one of our favorites. Ceia's wine list is award winning, and you will feel transported to Europe. The chef cooks from Portuguese, Italian, French and Spanish tradition, and the space is more intimate than some of Newburyport's larger establishments. Ceia is sister to Brine Oyster, Crudo and Chops, across the street. It is equally as excellent.
15 locals recommend
Ceia Kitchen + Bar
38 State StThis is one of our favorites. Ceia's wine list is award winning, and you will feel transported to Europe. The chef cooks from Portuguese, Italian, French and Spanish tradition, and the space is more intimate than some of Newburyport's larger establishments. Ceia is sister to Brine Oyster, Crudo and Chops, across the street. It is equally as excellent.
This Bakery's whoopie pies have been featured in national press including Oprah Magazine, Yankee Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. The ingredients are organic, and combined with their excellent coffee drinks, you are in for a real treat. They are located two blocks from your house, in the Tannery Marketplace has an excellent book store, and a farmers' market, year-round.
Chococoa Baking Co. & Cafe
50 Water StThis Bakery's whoopie pies have been featured in national press including Oprah Magazine, Yankee Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. The ingredients are organic, and combined with their excellent coffee drinks, you are in for a real treat. They are located two blocks from your house, in the Tannery Marketplace has an excellent book store, and a farmers' market, year-round.
This is a funky beachside cafe which specializes in unique, delicious, and healthy (for the most part) outstanding breakfast and lunch. Kyree and Kendall (owners) will make you feel welcome instantly.
40 locals recommend
Mad Martha's Cafe
51 Northern BlvdThis is a funky beachside cafe which specializes in unique, delicious, and healthy (for the most part) outstanding breakfast and lunch. Kyree and Kendall (owners) will make you feel welcome instantly.
Parks & Nature
Maudslay, a 450 acre park, winds along the right bank of the Merrimack River. It features thickets and gardens, rolling meadows, tall pines and one of he largest naturally occurring stands of mountain laurel.
57 locals recommend
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill RdMaudslay, a 450 acre park, winds along the right bank of the Merrimack River. It features thickets and gardens, rolling meadows, tall pines and one of he largest naturally occurring stands of mountain laurel.
Plum Island offers miles of sandy beaches and the Refuge is home to over 800 species of birds, plants and animals on 4,662 acres. Sandy Point is a State Park and a wonderful place to swim, or go tide pooling.
64 locals recommend
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge RoadPlum Island offers miles of sandy beaches and the Refuge is home to over 800 species of birds, plants and animals on 4,662 acres. Sandy Point is a State Park and a wonderful place to swim, or go tide pooling.
Entertainment & Activities
The Screening Room
82 State StRiverside Cycle
50 Water StBike rentals
Getting Around
C&J Bus Lines station
Newburyport Commuter Rail Station
Arts & Culture
See the website for current music, theater and entertainment. The Firehouse is on the waterfront, at the center of Newburyport.
31 locals recommend
Firehouse Center for the Arts
1 Market SquareSee the website for current music, theater and entertainment. The Firehouse is on the waterfront, at the center of Newburyport.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brewing Company hosts live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. On Thursday nights the taco truck is parked outside and you can carry in food. (no food provided by the Brewery). It's the local "place where everyone knows your name".
22 locals recommend
Newburyport Brewing Company
4 New Pasture RdThe Brewing Company hosts live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. On Thursday nights the taco truck is parked outside and you can carry in food. (no food provided by the Brewery). It's the local "place where everyone knows your name".