The Farm Bar and Grille Menu – Essex, MA

Type : Bar & grill

Location : Essex, MA

Neighborhood hangout turning out pub grub, sandwiches & beer in a lively atmosphere. Based on 488 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

The Farm Bar and Grille 01929

Address:
233 Western Ave, Essex, MA 01929

Phone: (978) 768-0000

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
11:30 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Menu

Machester – Menu
Pulled Pork BBQ Nachos
hand-cut corn tortilla chips, Vermont cheddar cheese, slow-smoked pulled pork, pico de gallo, and house-made BBQ sauce ~ add sour cream or jalapenos for $1.95 ~ add guacamole for $3.95
$13.95
Chicken BBQ Nachos
Hand-cut corn tortilla chips, Vermont cheddar cheese, grilled chicken, pico de gallo, and house-made BBQ sauce ~ add sour cream or jalapenos for $1.95 ~ add guacamole for $3.95
$13.95
Meatless BBQ Nachos
Hand-cut corn tortilla chips, Vermont cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and house-made BBQ sauce. Add sour cream or jalapenos for $1.95. Add guacamole for $3.95
$9.95
Mozzarella Bites
whole milk mozzarella and Italian breadcrumb lightly fried and served with marinara sauce
$10.50
Fried Pickles
served with house-made jalapeno ranch
$10.50
Quesadilla
your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken or steak with melted cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, served with pico de gallo, sour cream and BBQ drizzle (cheese only $12.95)
$14.95
House-Made Jalapeno Poppers
Fresh cut jalapenos stuffed with bacon, cream cheese, and Farm spices; battered, fried, and served with house-made jalapeno ranch
$10.50
Chicken Tenders
House-made, beer-battered and panko-crusted, with your choice of Dry Rub, Atomic, BBQ, Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Honey Mustard, Thai Peanut or Plain
$12.95
Baked Bavarian Pretzels
dusted with Kosher salt and served with house-made cheese sauce
$11.50
Chicken Wings
bone-in and fried til golden brown, tossed in your choice of dry rub, atomic, BBQ, Buffalo, sweet chili, honey mustard, spicy Thai peanut or plain
Haddock Nuggets
fresh chopped haddock pieces battered, fried and served with tarter sauce & lemon
$10.50
Bang Bang Shrimp
fried shrimp tossed in our special Bang Bang sauce, a crowd favorite!
$12.95
Haddock Fish Cakes
2 lightly fried cakes served with a spicy aioli and lemon wedge
$12.95
Sweet Potato Greek Fries
sweet potato wedges lightly fried and topped with feta cheese, red onion, scallions and our homemade Greek sauce
$12.95
The Farm Salad
garden salad with mixed greens, onions, peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes & croutons ~ add chicken for $5.95 ~ add shrimp for $6.95 ~ add steak tips or salmon for $8.95
$12.95
Classic Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing ~ add chicken for $5.95 ~ add shrimp for $6.95 ~ add steak tips or salmon for $8.95
$10.95
The Rockporter Salad
mixed greens, sliced apples, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette ~ add chicken for $5.95 ~ add shrimp for $6.95 ~ add steak tips or salmon for $8.95
$13.95
Buffalo Chicken Cobb
fried Buffalo chicken, romaine, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, crumbled bleu cheese, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled egg and bleu cheese dressing ~ substitute shrimp for $3.95 ~ substitute steak tips for $4.95
$17.95
Thai Chicken Salad
sesame-coconut crusted chicken, mixed greens, Mandarin oranges, chow mein noodles, almonds, bell peppers, pickled red onions, spicy Thai peanut dressing
$18.95
Burrata Salad
heirloom tomatoes and Bermuda onions marinated in a pesto balsamic vinaigrette, over romaine topped with burrata
$15.95
Bang Bang Shrimp Salad
romaine, applewood smoked bacon, grape tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese and avocado, topped with our famous Bang Bang shrimp
$18.95
New England Clam Chowder
Traditional cream broth, chopped clams & potatoes
$8.50
Soup Du Jour
Soup of the day…ask you server!
$8.50
The Classic
Mozzarella, marinara, and basil
$11.95
Zorba The Greek
a white pizza – diced chicken, feta cheese, grape tomatoes, red onion, topped with balsamic drizzle
$16.95
Classic Burger
All-beef patty, lettuce and tomato ~ add American, cheddar or swiss for $1 ~ add bacon or avocado for $2
$12.95
New England Burger
ME family farm beef, VT cheddar, NH cured bacon, MA baked brioche bun, lettuce, tomato and red onion
$17.95
The Double Double
Two all-beef patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, lettuce and tomato
$15.95
West Coast Burger
All-beef patty, guacamole, bacon, lettuce and tomato
$15.95
Walking In Memphis Burger
All-beef patty, slow-smoked pulled pork, cole slaw, sliced pickles, house BBQ sauce, lettuce and tomato
$15.95
Veggie Burger
Vegetarian patty (carrots, zucchini, string beans, onions, soybeans, peas and broccoli) lettuce and tomato
$12.95
FBG Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender slow-smoked pulled pork and house BBQ sauce
$13.95
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken, pickled cherry peppers, cole slaw, lettuce, tomato and Sriracha aioli
$14.95
Pulled Pork Burrito
Tender slow-smoked pulled pork, cheddar, guacamole, cole slaw and sour cream
$14.95
California Club Wrap
dry-rubbed grilled chicken, guacamole, American cheese, bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato
$14.95
Plain Jane Sandwich (Or Wrap)
fried chicken, bacon, cheddar, ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato
$14.95
Haddock Sandwich
fried haddock fillet, lettuce, tomato served with tarter sauce and lemon
$15.95
Chicken Caesar Wrap
crisp romaine lettuce, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grilled chicken, croutons and Caesar dressing ~ add Buffalo sauce for $1
$13.95
Lobster Roll
5oz locally caught lobster lightly dressed with mayo and celery, served in a grilled bun with French fries and cole slaw
$28.95
Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap
Chicken salad mixed with crushed walnuts, raisins and apples
$14.95
Black Bean Burger
black bean burger, topped with feta, heirloom tomatoes and leaf lettuce
$14.95
Cast Iron Mac & Cheese
baked pasta shells, house cheese sauce and Ritz cracker crumbs
$14.95
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Cast Iron Mac & Cheese with Buffalo fried chicken, scallions and crumbled bleu cheese
$17.95
Farmer’s Mac & Cheese
Cast Iron Mac & Cheese with slow-roasted pulled pork, sliced jalapenos and caramelized onions
$17.95
Fajitas
sizzling chicken, shrimp or steak, peppers and onions served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, cheddar, and 4 flour tortillas ~ add guacamole for $3.95 ~ corn tortillas available upon request
$21.95
Fish & Chips
fresh haddock, lightly breaded and fried, served with French fries and cole slaw
$18.95
Baked Haddock
white wine, butter, lemon juice and Ritz cracker crumb topping served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
$18.95
House Smoked St. Louis Ribs
smoked out back and cooked low and slow. . . the meat falls off the bone! Full rack served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$27.95
BBQ Steak Tips
aged house BBQ-marinated Angus tips cooked to order and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables ~ add a 1/2 rack of ribs for $8.95
$25.95
Surf & Turf
BBQ-marinated steak tips paired with your choice of haddock (baked or fried) or Cajun seared shrimp and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$26.95
Fish Tacos (Baked Or Fried)
three flour tortillas stuffed with haddock, cheddar, citrus slaw, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, and cilantro-lime sour cream ~ corn tortillas available upon request
$19.95
Petite Filet
6oz beef tenderloin accompanied by a roasted shallot demi-glace, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables ~ top with lobster $34.95
$25.95
Grilled Swordfish
marinated grilled swordfish steak, topped with cucumber and smokey poblano pepper salad, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$24.95
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Sushi grade tuna over Japanese rice, topped with sliced avocado, sesame oil, ginger aioli and sesame seeds
$18.95
Turkey Tips
marinated hand-cut turkey tenderloins hand-cut and grilled to perfection, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$23.95
French Fries $5.50
Sweet Potato Fries $5.50
Onion Rings $5.50
Mac & Cheese $5.50
Cole Slaw $3.50
Mashed Potatoes $3.50
Seasonal Vegetables $3.95
Sour Cream $1.95
Guacamole $3.95
Side Farm Salad $5.95
Side Caesar Salad
with caesar dressing
$5.95
Side Rockporter Salad $6.95
Kid’s Mac & Cheese $5.95
Kid’s Grilled Cheese $5.95
Kid’s Chicken Tenders $6.95
Kid’s Hamburger $5.95
Kid’s Cheeseburger $6.95
Kid’s Hot Dog $5.95
Kid’s Cheese Flatbread $5.95
Kid’s Cheese Quesadilla
Add chicken for $1.00
$5.95
Kid’s Ribs $7.95
Kid’s Steak Tips $8.95
Kid’s Fish & Chips $6.95
Kid’s Pulled Pork Sandwich $6.95
Essex Everyday Menu
World Famous Pulled Pork BBQ Nachos
hand-cut corn tortilla chips, VT cheddar, slow-smoked pulled pork, pico de gallo & house-made BBQ sauce
$13.95
Fried Calamari
rings & tentacles mixed with banana peppers, breaded & fried, tossed with a piccata style sauce
$14.95
Spinach Artichoke Dip
served in a bread bowl with tortilla chips
$11.95
Fried Brussel Sprouts
fresh Brussel sprouts fried & drizzled with Sriracha aioli
$9.95
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
shaved steak & melted cheese in a fried egg roll wrapper, served with our house-made bang-bang sauce
$13.95
Chili Cheese Fries
crispy French fries topped with our Farm chili & covered with our house-made cheese sauce
$11.95
Quesadilla
your choice of pulled chicken, pulled pork or steak with melted cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, served with pico de gallo, sour cream & BBQ drizzle
$14.95
Mozzarella Bites
whole-milk mozzarella breaded in-house with Italian breadcrumbs, lightly fried & served with marinara sauce
$10.50
House-Made Jalapeno Poppers
fresh cut jalapenos stuffed with bacon, cream cheese & our Farm spice blend, fried & served with house-made jalapeno ranch
$10.95
Baked Bavarian Pretzels
dusted with Kosher salt & served with house-made cheese sauce
$11.95
Chicken Tenders
house-made, beer-battered & panko-crusted, served with your choice of dry rub, atomic, BBQ, Buffalo, sweet Thai chili, honey mustard or plain
$12.95
Chicken Wings
bone-in & fried til golden brown with your choice of dry rub, atomic, BBQ, Buffalo, sweet Thai chili, honey mustard or plain
Haddock Nuggets
fresh chopped haddock pieces battered & fried, served with tartar sauce & lemon
$10.95
Fried Pickles
served with house-made jalapeno ranch
$9.95
Bang Bang Shrimp
fried shrimp tossed in our house-made special bang-bang sauce – a crowd favorite!
$13.95
Classic Flatbread
mozzarella & marinara
$11.95
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
house-made BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, caramelized onions & mozz blend
$14.95
Grilled Veggie Flatbread
Chef’s choice medley with pesto & mozz blend
$13.95
Classic Burger
all-beef patty, lettuce & tomato
$12.95
New England Burger
ME Family Farm all-beef patty, VT cheddar, NH cured bacon, MA baked brioche bun, lettuce, tomato & red onion
$17.95
Walking In Memphis Burger
all-beef patty, slow-smoked pulled pork, coleslaw, sliced pickles, house-made BBQ, lettuce & tomato
$15.95
West Coast Burger
all-beef patty, guacamole, bacon, lettuce & tomato
$15.95
Double Double Burger
two all-beef patties, American Cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, lettuce & tomato
$15.95
Black Bean Burger
black bean veggie patty topped with feta cheese, lettuce & tomato
$14.95
Pastrami Reuben
grilled pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, coleslaw & our secret sauce, served on marble rye bread
$15.95
Pulled Pork Burrito
slow-smoked pulled pork, VT cheddar, guacamole, coleslaw & sour cream all wrapped up in a flour tortilla
$14.95
Chicken Caesar Wrap
crisp Romaine, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grilled chicken, croutons & Caesar dressing
$13.95
California Club Wrap
dry-rubbed grilled chicken, guacamole, American cheese, bacon, mayo, lettuce & tomato
$14.95
Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap
chicken salad with crushed walnuts, craisins & apples with lettuce
$14.95
Plain Jane Sandwich (Or Wrap)
fried chicken, bacon, cheddar, ranch dressing, lettuce & tomato
$14.95
FBG Pulled Pork Sandwich
slow-smoked pulled pork & house-made BBQ sauce
$13.95
Haddock Sandwich
fried haddock filet, lettuce & tomato, served with tartar sauce
$15.95
Steak Sandwich
grilled sirloin with peppers & onions, mozzarella cheese & a chimichurri aioli, served on a toasted baguette
$16.95
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken, pickled cherry peppers, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato & Sriracha aioli
$14.95
Bang Bang Shrimp Roll
fried shrimp tossed in our zesty house-made bang-bang sauce, served on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce & pineapple salsa
$13.95
The Farm Salad
garden salad with mixed greens, onions, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers & croutons – served with your choice of dressing
$12.95
Classic Caesar Salad
crisp Romaine, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese & croutons, tossed in Caesar dressing
$10.95
The Rockporter
mixed greens, sliced apples, candied walnuts, dried cranberries & crumbled bleu cheese – served with balsamic vinaigrette
$13.95
Classic Wedge Salad
iceberg with grape tomatoes, bacon, pickled red onion & bleu cheese crumbles, drizzled with bleu cheese dressing
$11.95
Thai Chicken Salad
sesame-coconut crusted chicken, mixed greens, mandarin oranges, almonds, bell peppers & pickled onions – served with Spicy Thai peanut dressing
$18.95
Watermelon Salad
watermelon & feta over mixed greens topped with olive oil & balsamic glaze
$13.95
Buffalo Chicken Salad
fried Buffalo chicken, crisp Romaine, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, crumbled bleu cheese, tomatoes, bacon & hard-boiled eggs – served with bleu cheese crumbles
$17.95
New England Clam Chowder
traditional cream broth with chopped clams & potatoes
$8.50
Beef Chili
hot & tasty, beef & bean chili topped with cheese & scallions
$8.95
Fish & Chips
fresh haddock, lightly breaded & fried, served with French fries, coleslaw, tartar & lemon
$18.95
Fish Tacos (Baked Or Fried)
3 flour tortillas stuffed with haddock, cheddar, citrus slaw, pico de gallo, pickled red onions & cilantro-lime sour cream (no sides)
$18.95
Baked Haddock
local haddock baked with white wine & butter with a Ritz cracker crumb topping
$18.95
Soy Glazed Salmon
soy & citrus baked, served over pineapple rice pilaf with seasonal vegeatable
$19.95
Cast Iron Mac & Cheese
baked pasta shells tossed with house-made cheese sauce & topped with Ritz cracker crumbs (no sides)
$14.95
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
our cast iron mac & cheese with buffalo fried chicken, scallions & bleu cheese crumbles (no sides)
$17.95
Farmer’s Mac & Cheese
our cast iron mac & cheese with slow-smoked pulled pork, sliced jalapenos & caramelized onions (no sides)
$17.95
Surf & Turf
our house BBQ steak tips paired with your choice of haddock (baked or fried) or Cajun seared shrimp
$26.95
BBQ Steak Tips
aged house-made BBQ marinated Angus tips, cooked to order
$25.95
House Smoked St Louis Ribs
full-rack, smoked out back & cooked low & slow…the meat falls off the bone!
$27.95
Turkey Tips
marinated turkey tenderloins, hand-cut & grilled to perfection
$23.95
Fajitas
sizzling chicken, shrimp or steak, sauteed with peppers & onions served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, cheddar & 4 flour tortillas (no sides)
$21.95
French Fries $4.50
Sweet Potato Fries $5.50
Onion Rings $5.50
Seasonal Vegetables $3.95
Couscous Salad $4.50
Mashed Potatoes $3.50
Coleslaw $3.50
Mac & Cheese
4.95
Sour Cream
1.95
Guacamole $3.95

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Reviews

K Diamontopoulos
What a hidden gem this place is!! I was looking for a new place to go for my birthday when I stumbled across The Farm Bar & Grille. My husband and I looked online in advance to check out the menu. There were a lot of choices and the prices were reasonable.

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Mike Sullivan
We ordered a bunch of trays of food for a BBQ we had recently. Everything was delivered and personally setup and our friends and family were raving about how good the food was! We got a tray of the steak tips, pulled pork, veggies, 1/2 tray of chicken tenders, and slider rolls for the pulled pork. They also graciously provided a personalized tray of pasta primavera for my veggie friends which wasn’t on the menu. A+ on the food and the setup and I would certainly recommend them to cater your event.

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Michaela Friesth
My husband and I have been here twice, and both times the service has been poor. We had a different waitress for each visit, and they both seemed to disappear for long periods of time. And since they utilize other employees to run the food, we were left waiting for our waitress to come back to check on us anytime we needed something. The first visit, my husband ordered ribs, and wanted extra napkins before he started eating. We waited 10 minutes after our food had arrived, and eventually my husband had to go to the hostess to ask for them. By that point, I had almost finished eating, and his food was getting cold. During our second visit, we had been done with our appetizer (we hadn’t ordered our meals yet) for 10 minutes before our waitress came back to take our order- meaning we had been left sitting at the table for more than 20 minutes without being checked on by our waitress. And then we waited another 25 minutes for her to come by with the check at the end of the meal. While we were waiting, she was nowhere to be found so we couldn’t even flag her down. A dinner that should have been fairly quick, took nearly 2 hours.

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Laura Kates
The Farm Bar and Grille is an adorable and somewhat hidden gem in Essex. The building itself is tiny and if I hadn’t come across it on Google maps I’m not sure I would have ever noticed it. I’m so glad I did! The food was wonderfully prepared and the service was really lovely, especially considering there was only one waitress on the floor. *Remember, lots of places are still short-staffed so please be kind!

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Cara Lutz
Very disappointed as I have heard the food is really good here. We had a reservation and were seated. After a half hour with multiple people telling us they would be by soon to take our drink order, nobody ever came and we left. If it was difficult getting someone to take out drink order I can’t imagine how long it would take for our food. Not worth it

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Lisa Jey Schanley
It was a rainy day so we couldn’t take advantage of the outside patio or volleyball but looks really fun. The food was good and the drink menu looks awesome (we weren’t drinking during our lunch)

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Sean Lee
Absolute worst service I have ever had. Came here for my wife’s birthday. Waited over 20 minutes for a server to wait on us. Finally had to ask the hostess who our server was and they sent someone else who wasn’t supposed to wait on our table. We just ordered so I really don’t know about the food yet. I am sitting at the table right now writing this review.

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Cherish
I was there Thursday night with a friend. My pulled pork sandwich was dry and tasteless. No bbq sauce as advertised. Just dry pulled pork on a dry toasted roll. Service was almost nonexistent. I ordered sweet potato fries but received regular fries. I wasn’t able to ask to switch for that or the bbq sauce that was supposed to be on there because the waitress ran off after quickly tossing us our orders, and didn’t’t return for about 15-20 minutes. My friend enjoyed her burger, but agreed that service was awful.

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James Lynch
Went on burger night, which is Wednesdays. The food is great and the kids said that we have to come back. Kathleen was our server and she is very friendly and accommodating. They have the Maine Beer Company on tap, and it was delicious.

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K
First time coming here and probably the last. Our waitress with the glasses took forever to take our order and she just seemed really off and not familiar with the menu either which was bizarre. I would assume basic training you learn the menu before going on your way to serve tables solo. We also had to keep asking her for our waters as she seemed extremely forgetful and not paying attention to us. Third time we asked and she unapologetically finally brought them. The only positive thing I’ll say is the nachos were very good and the man who brought them to us was professional and friendly.

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