The Everyday Joe

Sea Witch Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Rt 1 North, Peabody, MA

Since I stopped in for lunch, I didn't go too crazy at the Sea Witch, opting for the fish and chips and a half dozen oysters on the half shell.   But the meal was great, the atmosphere very old school New England fish house, and the service good.

The strange man who decided to sit in the next booth past mine, facing me, in an otherwise empty restaurant (I get up early and often eat lunch around 11 - 11.30 to beat the rush, or wait until later for the same reason) made the experience a bit surreal.  

Fish House and Grill, 184 Cambridge St., Burlington, MA

In a strip mall, behind a gas station, is a nice place to get a quick lunch or dinner.  Not cheap, but not expensive either, the Fish House and Grill has some good things going for it.

The first is selection - a wide variety of fish, fresh lobster, the ubiquitous steak tips of New England - no iced tea, which is always a disappointment - and a casual atmosphere.

I had the swordfish and steak tips, with rice and sauteed snow peas.  It was all good, served hot and fast, and while it's pretty no frils on the service end - order at the counter and they bring it to you at the table - it was a good, filling dinner for about 20 bucks.