The Blue Ox

The best food I’ve ever had in a long time! The muscles was the best I’ve ever tried! I had the shrimp scamp, it was out of this world! And my husband had the pork chops which it was spectacular!
You have to try this place! Besides the best food the atmosphere and service was top notch!

The service is wonderful and fast. I don’t think I’ve ever had better servers at a restaurant. We all got the sin burgers and they were delicious. Definitely recommend this place.

Always great service and food is sublime. Well portioned and delicious. Steak was juicy and tender. I had the cod, and it was so soft!
The atmosphere is great for a quick bite with friends or dinner out. Overall, it's just a lovely restaurant.

A high end, quality slice of Boston atmosphere in Lynn. The food is superb. Each plate is extremely flavourful and delicious. Highly recommend for a special occasion or a good eat. The "happy hour"apps are a must try.
All apps are under $5.
$1 oysters!

I had such a great experience at this location! It’s a tight squeeze with such a full house but so worth it. We had a reservation that I booked online and we were sat immediately. The waiter was able to take our drink and app order quickly. As someone who has never drank alcohol before, I’m appreciating the growing trend of mocktails. Moreover, I liked that they had in their menu a mocktail and n.a beverage sections. I got the Don’t Fall Over and that was delicious!! We then got the Mezze plate for an app and that hit the spot. For entrees we got the bolognese and pork chop. The meals came out at a good time after the app. Both were delicious and enough to take home for leftovers. Lastly, we told the waiter it was my sister’s birthday and he said he had the perfect dessert for us. He brought out the Sticky Pudding with cinnamon ice cream with a candle and it was amazing!! Everything from start to finish was wonderful and can’t wait to go back!

Excellent food and service . My only complaint would be the cocktails were not the greatest, served lukewarm instead of icy cold. Fun vibe and every item we ordered was delicious. Pear salad with fresh salmon was a standout, as were the calamari and truffle fries.

Had a nice anniversary dinner here with my wife, as we sat down they handed us champagne as a congratulations on our anniversary which was a nice touch.

Parking was easy with the bank lot next door allowing for parking for the restaurant.

Our wait was very attentive and did a great job of ensuring food was brought out in a timely manner but not too close together.

I wasn’t a huge fan of my cocktail, a little too strong for my liking.

The bread and butter were excellent. My wife had the clam chowder and a 16oz ribeye, grilled to perfection. I had their famous “Sin” burger and I have to say it’s no wonder it has won best burger so many times, may very well be one of the best burgers I’ve ever had.

Finally we ordered crème brûlée for dessert. Very good, a little sweeter than usual but delicious.

We had a great meal. At the end of the meal my wife’s blood sugar dropped suddenly and drastically and she ended up fainting in the restroom hallway. To say the staff were anything less than amazing in this scenario would be a lie. They immediately got her orange juice and an ice towel. They also were kind enough to listen to what we had to say instead of immediately calling EMS (as this does occasionally happen so we are familiar with what to do). The manager even came over just to ensure everything was alright, one of the employees sat with us until my wife was ready to sit back up and move on.

Overall a great restaurant and very friendly and caring staff along with great food. Only complaint I have is the menu is a little upscale for the atmosphere, it felt like a weird mix of fine dining and casual. Some folks dressed up, some in sweatshirts, and there were a lot of tables in the area so I think if they were super busy it would’ve felt less like a fine dining experience.

Still, I would highly recommend them if you’re in the area.

First time at the Blue Ox.

Great vibe. Place was packed. Our server, Matthew was awesome!

Started with Moondancer oysters and a couple martinis. Try the fig martini. If you ever get a chance to have moondancers...take the opportunity. You don't see them very often...nice briny flavor with a smooth after taste.

Also had tuna tartare which had great flavors but the rustic chip took away some of the great tartare flavor. Maybe a taro chip?

Also had a caesar salad which was solid and I really liked the dressing. Anchovies would have really elevated it.

For entrees, we had a filet special and the pork chop. Cook on the filet was perfect and the reduction was the right mix. The mashed were outstanding. The pork chop had a smokey flavor that paired perfectly with the sweet honey cider glaze. Loved the duck fat potatoes and the brussel sprouts. Flavors overall were truly excellent.

If ever in Lynn, definitely give the Blue Ox a shot...won't disappoint.

Truly an amazing experience. Fantastic beer/wine/mocktail list, lots of options. The appetizer options were varied and the mezze plate was a delicious. Hummus was a definite highlight!

Regular menu was great, but we both got specials, which were excellent. Ricotta ravioli and Filet are definite must try dishes.

We picked this place because it was walking distance to Lynn Auditorium. We were so happy that the food was delicious & service impeccable.
It seemed that everyone eating at the Blue OX was attending the concert too.
We will definitely be back.

Excellent food and service. The bread with maple butter was so good we ate two baskets of it before we even ordered our entrees. The entrees were all outstanding. Our party had a pork dish, two steaks dishes and a pasta dish. Everyone loved their choices and they were cooked exactly as we wanted them. The server was very friendly and made us feel like regulars. He was spot on with his suggestions of both drinks and entrees. We had reservations for 7 pm on a Friday night and were seated within 5 minutes of our arrival. The bar was packed but the noise level was not too loud. Free parking is available in the adjacent bank's parking lot.

Sublime. The food was delectable. Service impeccable. Desserts and coffee slightly wanting, but far more than made up for with the entrees. It is definitely well worth your time. It is street parking, but it was very easy to find parking.

We just discovered this place recently but heard great things. The food was fantastic we had the tuna tartar, sin burger, crispy chicken, and the creme brûlée. The rolls were also really great. The drinks were amazing definitely try the bacon & leg. Dawn our servicer was so nice. Will definitely come back. The one thing that did take away from the experience is our seating. When making the reservation I did put it for main dining with a comment that we prefer booths if possible but was sat in a high top. I have a back injury which after long periods the high tops really makes it act up hence why it was annoying that they don't honor the reservation chosen.

Drinks and good are always great. First came here when I was pregnant and was so happy to see a mocktail menu. Service is excellent!

One of the better dining experiences I've had in the Boston area. Service is also top notch even as they got very busy as we ate. I had leftovers...not common at all when I go to eat. Made a nice little dinner the next night. Would definitely go back here again.

The Blue Ox is one of our reliable favorites with consistently good and creative food. Their specials are amazing (both their daily menu specials and their ongoing price promotion specials). A great go-to spot for a reliably delightful dining experience.

Delicious food. I had the filet mignon special with a nice sauce. My friend had the rib eye with the truffle bitter. Also had the lobster tacos app. Everything was tasty and I was not disappointed in the slightest. Yum.

Always the best! Started with the calamari and Oxwings and you knoooow I got that Sin Burger! Had The Bear Hunter and an Allagash with the chocolate cake and carrot cake to finish!! Matthew was a top notch waiter and everything was excellent!!

Best restaurant in Massachusetts! The Blue Ox did not disappoint. The chicken wings marinade in the chefs special sauce..DELICIOUS! And the Blue Ox makes their OWN BLEU CHEESE DRESSING, also DELICIOUS! Monday through Thursday, they have a dollar appetizer menu. The filet is better than any other steakhouse i have ever dined in. Grilled to perfection with a balsamic reduction served with homemade red bliss mashed potatoes and nice big crisp asparagus. The Blue Ox only serves the finest ingredients, and trust me, you taste the quality in every bite. It's definitely a must try.

Our 4th time here. Always delicious. The tuna tartare alone is worth the visit. First came here 5 years ago and every time we've been back it's great. If you're into whiskey drinks, the Bear Hunter is a must try. The wait staff has always been very friendly and attentive and know the menu & drinks inside and out. Highly recommend and worth a visit even if you're not from the area.