Maple Street Bistro in Danvers is part of Essex Technical High School and staffed by the students. They are open Tuesday-Friday 11:00-12:30 and reservations are required. Call (978) 304 - 4700 Ext. 2120 after 9:00 AM to reserve a table. Call early, they fill up quickly. They take reservations for one. Both the days and the hours have expanded this year.
Of the three vocational schools that I have visited, Maple Street Bistro is the clear winner by far. The food is good, and you get plenty. The service is always nice and professional. They publish their menu daily, and there is plenty of choices. They are also not expensive. This might be the understatement of the week.
The inside is pleasant and bright with the open kitchen in the back.
Very nice place settings. You get a breadbasket that today had, of course, pumpkin bread and something with berries in it.
I always try to go on a day with a soup that I like. Today's soup was Farmers Chicken with Rice Soup (Cup $2.00 Bowl $3.00). "Fresh Homemade Chicken Broth, Carrots, Celery, Leeks, Onion, Poached Chicken, Steamed Rice, and Fresh Parsley. Served Piping Hot with Gluten Free Biscuits". The parsley didn't make it. The soup was very tasty with big chunks of tender chicken, that was not mushy. For $2/cup you can't go wrong.
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London Calling Fish and Chips ($6.95). "Atlantic Haddock Lightly Dusted with Our House Crumb, Crisp Fried Served with Tartar Sauce, Homemade Coleslaw and Crispy French Fries". The french fries were not crispy, but nicely browned on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. The fish had more than a light dusting but was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I got six (6) large pieces of fish! The slaw was OK as was the tartar sauce. I got extra tartar sauce with my leftovers.
Today's complimentary dessert was Pecan Pie until they ran out, so I got an Eclair, and that was fine with me. I can also recommend their steak tips.
Address 565 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone number (978) 304-4700 Ext. 2120 for reservations
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