About - J.T. Farnham's
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Amenities and More
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
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I'm gf. Love Farnam's gf choices. Never had an issue. Though I am not celiac. Fresh fish! Love the scallops and haddock. Great tartar sauce. Nice staff! Love Farnam's! Worth the 40 minute trip!
Over the years I've been back here more often than Woodmans and for good reason. The price brings a quality and a freshness you are looking for with fried seafood and a really authentic environment, look no further. It's worth the wait.
So glad we drove 64 r/t miles in mid-December to try J. T. Farnhams (now known as ‘Farnhams’) located in charming Essex, MA. We entered into a warm, homey and casual atmosphere with wooden settle bench seatings and tables with chairs. After you place your order and pay at the register, grab some napkins and plastic cutlery and have a seat. Your order will be promptly delivered to your table. The ‘Fishermen’s Combo’ had a generous fried haddock filet over a bed of clams, shrimp, scallops, onion rings and optional Cole slaw. The piping hot haddock was tender, the clams, small bellies were so sweet, the scallops, slightly overcooked but tender inside and juicy. The Cole slaw was finely grated and refreshing, my companion thought more dressing was needed. Ketchup and a wonderful home-made tartar sauce completed our shared meal and it was plenty for two with some taken home. The staff were so very nice and pleasant. On display is a trophy, awarded to Farnhams by the Food Network for the best fried clams. The loser, Woodmen’s. In warmer weather, there are outside benches to use and to enjoy the view of the marsh and meandering waterways. Clean unisex bathroom. We will return again.