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The Wardhurst Restaurant & Bar is a family-owned restaurant in Peabody known for delicious shish-kebab, succulent meats, fresh seafood and authentic Greek specialties. With a newly-renovated dining room and bar, The Wardhurst has a casual atmosphere, comfortable bar and friendly service. Lamb is our Specialty, Marinated shish kebab, rack of lamb, kidney lamb chops, lamb shanks, lamb stew and more, no one does lamb like The Wardhurst. The restaurant also serves a comprehensive menu of hand-cut steaks, prime rib, lamb, seafood, Italian dishes, and classic American entrees with The Wardhurst touch. All our soups and stews are homemade, our French fries are hand-cut and cooked to order and our sandwiches are piled high with fresh meats and cheeses. Sandwiches are available all day long and we have seven flat screen TV's throughout the bar and restaurant so you won't miss that important game. The Wardhurst offers a private function room with seating for up to 45, perfect for family gatherings, private parties, celebrations or business meetings. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch at the bar or a leisurely dinner in the dining room, you'll get a delicious meal prepared with fresh ingredients for a reasonable price at The Wardhurst.
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- Lyndsay C.Reading, MA010Feb 12, 2024
After driving past it for years, my friend and I finally decided to stop in for dinner. Parking lot was packed, but we were pleasantly surprised after walking in, as we were seated right away, no wait.
I had to try their fried chicken, I've heard so much about it! It did not disappoint! I noticed there was no drumstick, but there were two breasts, so even better! My friend got a Chicken Alfredo dish and said it was very tasty, and a huge portion. Both came with a nice salad.
The only thing we didn't understand, we were both charged $1.50 more for our entrees than what was posted on the menu.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Bill D.Saugus, MA3105117Jan 1, 2024
A friend recommended the Wardhurst, so my wife and I tried it last night. We were greeted right away and shown to a booth. The waitress was very busy, but she came over pretty quickly. The menu has a little bit of everything. I had the chicken parm, which was a good-sized piece of chicken. The sauce was very good, with a tasty piece of garlic bread. My wife chose the app sampler, which came with potato skins, mozzarella sticks, and chicken fingers. She thought all 3 were very good. The place was a bit loud, but not to the point that it ruined the meal. Overall, I give the Wardhurst 4 solid stars. We will be back.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Deb V.Norwood, MA06Nov 25, 2023
We made reservations for Thanksgiving. This was my very first Thanksgiving spent out at a restaurant after 60+ years! My friend Greg and I both went to this restaurant for the first time. The place was packed when we arrived at 3 pm, but I still didn't expect much after attending and / or cooking Thanksgiving dinner for many years. However, I was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was!!!! We were both very impressed and happy. We had a very generous portion that was truly delicious. It was presented very nicely and hot! The staff was wonderful, and we even got a visit at the bar from who I'm guessing is the manager or owner, as we had a short wait before dinner.
If they are this efficient and high quality on a very busy holiday, I'm looking forward to going back on a normal weekend night!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sep 3, 2021
Service was attentive with timely follow-ups throughout the meal. I'll start by saying this was one of the best Greek dining experiences, the traditional Greek salad with a very large piece of exceptional quality feta cheese had the most glorious Greek salad dressing imaginable, totally over the top.
And the main course seasoned lamb chops are something you hope to find in any good Greek restaurant. Wardhurst isn't just any old Greek restaurant, these folks do lamb that you'll linger over and remember for a very long time. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to your desired doneness, Wardhurst is most definitely a standout among Greek restaurants. Great food, service and a hospital serving staff makes for and most enjoyable evening outHelpful 38Thanks 0Love this 33Oh no 0 - linda k.Lynn, MA023Nov 23, 2023
Worst thanksgiving dinner ever. Stuffing was awful, like wet bread, total mush. Turkey dry, squash was very good. Appetizer meatballs, fair at best , along with the sauce Probably won't go back . Service was very good, our waitress was Gail and she was awesome
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - KJ S.Peabody, MA46Aug 26, 2023
Food was mediocre at best. Prime rib was dry and tough shrimp was kind of bland. Maybe I caught it on a bad night.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Ryan M.Peabody, MA15852238Oct 7, 2022
This place has seen better days. The service is still good. Employees are friendly. The food leaves a lot to be desired. Wings are good, fried chicken isn't bad, lemon pepper chicken was dry and bland, and their meatballs may be the worst I've ever had. Whoever handles their social media accounts needs a little work on their professionalism. I won't be back here for a while.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nelson D.Beverly, MA127Oct 21, 2023
The Wardhurst was having a special for one night, I want to say it was Columbus Day. The prices were reasonable so we decided to give them a try. We went in fairly late and we seated quickly. The restaurant was much bigger than what we expected when looking at it from the outside. The bar looked large and full. The waitress was attentive and very good. We ordered our food and waited. We started with potato skins and they were fine. Nothing outstanding but not bad either. It was a long wait for our food to come out. Our waitress came over to explain the delay in that they had been extremely busy all day and the kitchen was still behind and catching up. That made perfect sense and we weren't in a rush so it was fine. The meal finally came. I ordered the marinated steak tips which were quite good as were the fries. My wife ordered the baked stuffed shrimp with crab meat in the stuffing and she said they were quite tasty. My son ordered the fried chicken. They were golden and he said they were cooked perfectly. The service size was great and we all had food to bring home. We decided to order desert (Something we rarely do) because I saw a couple of deserts go by and they looked amazing. We settled on a slice of chocolate mouse cake. It was great. The mouse was soft and melted in your mouth, there was plenty of whipped cream and the cake was soft and moist. A great meal all around. The piece of resistance was when the waitress came over with the bill and told us that the desert was on her because of the lengthy wait for the meal. I guess you could say the desert was the icing for her because she received an extra bonus tip for her great service and attitude. We decided that it is definitely worth going again and giving it another try.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Janae D.Beverly, MA01Feb 10, 2024
Put in a To-go order a day in advance for 3 sheet pizzas for my daughters 7th Birthday Party. There were about 15 kids and 15 adults. IF everyone ate, it would have been the perfect amount. The pick up time was 12:45, i got there about 10 minutes early and the pizza were fresh out the oven and ready to go! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, making sure i had everything i needed before leaving. I usually dont take to sites and write reviews, but because of the feedback i got from the guests at my daughters party, i felt that this place should be recognized for their GREAT pizza, at least! Numerous guests were very impressed with the pizza asking where it was from, EVEN THE KIDS!! If you haven't tried the pizza from here, i suggest you do! And just to top it off....the prices were VERY fair! Thank you Wardhurst! Your pizza was a HIT! We'll definitely be back! Not only for parties, but pizza for dinner nights as well!
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