Anchor Pub & Grille Beverly

It's still early in the summer so that you can head north at lunchtime. Last weeks Nantucket Pie reminded me of the seafood pie at Anchor Pub & Grille in Beverly that seems to be on the specials menu every Thursday and Friday. They post their daily specials on their FB page.

All the animals on the balcony have escaped! There is parking outside and also across the street. They are just about a half hour away from me.

It's a small dining room and an even smaller kitchen. They warn you on the menu that it might take some time to get your food, but I have never waited long.

The Seafood Pie ($11.95) with two sides is excellent. I picked the Baked Potato and Garlic Roasted Potatoes. The pie has scallops (small), shrimp, fish and chunks of lobster. Minimal toppings and there is butter involved. The reason for potatoes with potatoes is that the last times I have had the roasted potatoes, they have been undercooked. This time they were perfect, apart from having the skin left on. Service here is always service with a smile. Be aware that all veggies are from cans and the mashed comes out of a box. Apart from that, the food is excellent and their clam roll has more clams than most platters have. All the servings are very generous. Cash only with an ATM onsite.

Address 20 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915 Phone number (978) 921-0504