Hours:

Sun 12pm-9pm, Mon 11:30am-9:30pm, Tues-Thur 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm

Last updated 8.30.11

Category:

Barbecue Restaurants, Catering, Grill Restaurants, Restaurants

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Upscale Casual Dining, Fireplace, Bar Scene, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Traditional American

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What People Are Saying About Horseshoe Grille

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The Horseshoe Grille offers patron delicious BBQ and more in a relaxed family-style environment.

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The Extras:
Let The Horseshoe Grille cater your next party - check out the catering menu online.
Fun Fact:
The Boston Globe has recognized the Horseshoe's contemporary American faire and classic barbecue favorites as some of the best in Metro Boston.
The Extras:
The Horseshoe Grille can cater your next party - the catering menu is available on the web site.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere was relaxed and the service great.”
  2. “Nice atmosphere and always clean, except our area when we leave, all those corn bread crumbs the kids left behind.”
  3. “It can also be a nice spot for a romantic dinner for two by the fireplace.”
  4. “Great Food featuring something for everyone-atmosphere is warm and welcoming”
  5. “enjoyed the sangria and the atmosphere.”
  6. “great family place but fun to go as a couple or with friends.”
  7. “The atmosphere is great, its been around for 80 years, 80 years!”
  8. “Great atmosphere and excellent service.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “desserts are heavenly and need to be shared!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The bar is a great place to meet friends, enjoy a drink, watch the current sporting event or all of the above.”
  2. “My husband and I, at times, go without the kids to enjoy the awesome appetizers and have a drink in the bar area, but mostly during Red Sox season so we can watch the game!”
  3. “The Horseshoe is a all around great place to catch a great meal, enjoy a good drink or both.”
  4. “The drinks are wonderful!”
  5. “had the ribs and they were as good as some of the best rib joints I have tried down south who pride them selves on the best bar-bar-Q.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “really good food”
  2. “The Horseshoe is a all around great place to catch a great meal, enjoy a good drink or both.”
  3. “The shrimp rolls are highly recommended as well!”
  4. “had an excellent salad, but as a vegetarian I did not have many other options.”
  5. “Along with the great food is also great service.”
  6. “The mustard sauce is uniquely delicious and there is enough chicken to last me two days!”
  7. “Nice atmosphere and always clean, except our area when we leave, all those corn bread crumbs the kids left behind.”
  8. “Worth Driving To, Best Service & Mouth Watering fresh food!”
  9. “Not only are the dinners mouth watering but the sandwiches on the lunch menu are very tasty!”
  10. “Food, fresh ,delicious, and menus ever changing”
  11. “The food is amazing!”
  12. “It was clear that they liked the food there as well.”
  13. “noticed all the bbq awards on the wall so I decided to order the brisket sandwich.”
  14. “love the mashed potatoes and the crusted chicken too.”
  15. “Fantastic food & service”
  16. “Lots of great barbecue, good sandwiches and nice salads.”
  17. “sample from all of the menu but to name a few of my favorite; the Island Salad, Veal with Vodka Sauce and most of the fresh fish specials they offer.”
  18. “thought the food at the Horseshoe Cafe was excellent.”
  19. “Food is consistently very good, the steaks for me and the specials or pulled pork for my wife though the occasional diversion to the ribs is also a good choice.”
  20. “The food is prepared well and the servers are very friendly and attentive.”
  21. “The salads are delicious and always fresh, as is the seafood entrees.”
  22. “Asked the wait staff what their favorite dishes were because we were new to the place and they offered some great selections.”
  23. “(when it was the Horeshoe Cafe) We love the waitstaff and food.”
  24. “Service has always been good and the corn bread is both delicious and a good distraction while we wait for our meals.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Food, fresh ,delicious, and menus ever changing”
  2. “had an excellent salad, but as a vegetarian I did not have many other options.”
  3. “since have moved to FLA and the 1st place I hit is the horseshoe Grille not because I know them because of the great menu.”
  4. “sample from all of the menu but to name a few of my favorite; the Island Salad, Veal with Vodka Sauce and most of the fresh fish specials they offer.”
  5. “The menu has a good variety that include great entrees.”
  6. “Asked the wait staff what their favorite dishes were because we were new to the place and they offered some great selections.”
  7. “Not only are the dinners mouth watering but the sandwiches on the lunch menu are very tasty!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The Horseshoe is a all around great place to catch a great meal, enjoy a good drink or both.”
  2. “The bar is a great place to meet friends, enjoy a drink, watch the current sporting event or all of the above.”
  3. “great family place but fun to go as a couple or with friends.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff at the Horseshoe Grille is always friendly and welcoming!”
  2. “The service is great.”
  3. “Great atmosphere and excellent service.”
  4. “The staff is warm, respectful, and super friendly.”
  5. “Along with the great food is also great service.”
  6. “Asked the wait staff what their favorite dishes were because we were new to the place and they offered some great selections.”
  7. “The food is prepared well and the servers are very friendly and attentive.”
  8. “Host and servers were very friendly and came by often to ensure we had a great time.”
  9. “Excellent restaurant, great service”
  10. “The atmosphere was relaxed and the service great.”
  11. “Food and service was excellent.”
  12. “Fantastic food & service”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/13/11

"Go To" place for all around goodness

by AdiosOven at Citysearch

We love this restaurant - first the decor & restrooms are really nice/above & beyond what you'd expect in a casual dining restaurant. We also love the variety on the menu. (Our favorites are the burgers & pulled pork BBQ.) Drinks & beer selection are solid, too. Service is pretty good, even when it's really crowded. Far & away one of the best bets for family & casual dining in the Merrimack Valley area. We highly recommend "the 'Shoe!"

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/21/10

One of the friendliest restaurants ever

by amcroswell at Citysearch

I've know the Lee family for 52 years, from Pat's father to his great uncle. And the service is like going to your uncles place with family service. I since have moved to FLA and the 1st place I hit is the horseshoe Grille not because I know them because of the great menu...good luck PAT....Allan Croswell

  • Pros: Working owner close to detail & service
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/11/10

Worth Driving To, Best Service & Mouth Watering fresh food!!

by sparklebum at Citysearch

My family and I eat out regularly .......

We CANNOT TOP our experiences here, each and every visit is better than our previous one.

I really don't know how they do it: But, Consistently they do.

* Food, fresh ,delicious, and menus ever changing

* Nice Wine, Drink, Dessert Menus

* Friendly, Warm ,Inviting Staff , from the manager & throughout, everyone of them make you feel like you're special and part of their family.

Have them surprise a friend on their B-Day, complimentary cake and embarassing picture!

If you go you'll become a fan like us!

  • Pros: Always Fresh ,New ,& Exciting
  • Cons: Parking lot is Full alot. (park across street or nearby)
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/06/09

Wow

Contributor at Citysearch

Thanks Citysearch. I love this place.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/11/09

Fantastic food & service

by seashells82154 at Citysearch

We were driving back from New Hampshire and looking for a place to eat that was not a chain restaurant and noticed this spot. We had never heard of it and decided to try it. We are glad we did. Fantastic food and service and felt very comfortable.

We live in Marblehead and will definelty be frequenting the Horseshoe Grille

  • Pros: Friendly service Fantastic food
  • Cons: None

The Details on Horseshoe Grille

Place Categories:

  • excellent great food
  • great service
  • great family place
  • always friendly staff
  • enjoy good drink
  • nice salads
  • nice atmosphere
  • very friendly servers
  • excellent family restaurant
  • delicious good distraction
  • fantastic horseshoe grille
  • great menu
  • very tasty sandwiches
  • order brisket sandwich
  • nice spot
  • great meal
  • great entrees
  • great uncle
  • good w
  • fresh fish specials
  • heavenly desserts
  • love mashed potatoes
  • love waitstaff
  • enjoy awesome appetizers
  • best ribs
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