Nix's Newburyport

3.9 (428)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

10 Center Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

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About this restaurant

Nixs Newburyport is an American comfort food restaurant with a full bar found upstairs. Start out with dishes like New England clam chowder, Maine crab cakes or tuna tartar when you arrive. You can be seated indoors or enjoy the air out on the patio as you dine on entrées such as mushroom flatbread, steak frites, baked stuffed haddock, or roasted chicken 'Under a Brick,' which comes with potatoes, sweet corn, spinach, bacon and rosemary pan juices. Nixs also serves seafood such as the lobster Mac 'N' cheese, Linguini Vongole and Cashew Crusted Salmon. Nixs desserts are one of the highlights and consist of zeppoles-Italian doughnuts with cinnamon sugar dusting, vanilla custard and caramel dipping sauce. There is also warm chocolate cake, a daily ice cream selection that is served with vanilla sugar cookies, vanilla bean crème brulee and a New York style strawberry cheesecake served with wild strawberries.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Wednesday through Saturday - 11:30am - 5pm / Sunday 10:30 - 5pm Dinner:Sunday 5:00pm- 9:00pm / Monday 5pm - 9:00pm / Tuesday & Wednesday- 5pm - 9pm / Thursday through Saturday - 5pm -10pm Late Night Menu in the Pub Sunday-Wednesday 9pm-11pm Thursday, Friday Saturday 10pm-Midnight
Website
http://www.nixstencenter.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Beau Marchitelli
Private party facilities
Nixs Newburyport is Newburyport’s acclaimed dining address. Known for being at the center of all things fresh and new, Ten Center offers unique, hard-to-resist dishes.

Location
10 Center Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Area
Newburyport
Parking Details
Two parking lots adjacent to the building. Additional parking available across Water St. behind the John Farley Clothiers building.
Entertainment
Phil McGowan Jazz Quartet - 4 Piece Jazz featuring some of Boston's best Jazz players - Wednesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy 'Rhody' CalamariUSD 10.00
Tossed with banana peppers, red onions, roasted garlic, arrabiatta sauce
New England Clam ChowderUSD 6.00
Cripsy bacon, potatoes, crackers
Mista SaladUSD 7.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced green apples, mustard cider vinaigrette
Maine Crab CakesUSD 11.00
Panko bread crumbs, citrus aioli, remoulade
Caesar SaladUSD 8.00
House made caesar dressing, rosemary croutons, shaved parmesan
Tuna TartarUSD 13.00
fresh avacado, sesame oil, spicy aioli, wonton crisps
CapreseUSD 11.00
fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, balsamic glaze, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil
OystersUSD 6.00
Chef's daily selection with tradtional accompaniments
P.E.I MusselsUSD 12.00
smoked tomatoes, nbpt beer, sweet basil butter, rustic bread
Steak 'n' Cheese SpringrollsUSD 11.00
shaved steak, sauteed onions, grafton cheese, spicy ketchup
Clams CasinoUSD 10.00
Italian bread crumbs, red peppers, pancetta
Lobster AranciniUSD 12.00
maine lobster, parmesan risotto, tomato balsamic reduction
Spinach and Pear SaladUSD 12.00
cripsy pancetta, candied nuts, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette
Roasted Beet SaladUSD 12.00
sweetened black pepper ricotta, arugala, barley, sherry mint vinaigrette

Entrees

Nixs BurgerUSD 15.00
Candied bacon, fried egg, brioche bun, hand cut fries
Wild Mushroom RisottoUSD 19.00
Creamy parmesan risotto, assorted mushrooms
Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 26.00
kale, cauliflower, corn ragout, bacon relish
Mushroom FlatbreadUSD 16.00
shallots, fontina, mozzarella, arugula
Steak FritesUSD 23.00
Grilled hanger steak, chimichurri, truffle fries, arugula, roasted tomato
Will the Real Veggie Burger Please Stand UpUSD 13.00
Roasted mushrooms, couscous, quinoa, herb goat cheese, tomato basil jam
Baked Stuffed HaddockUSD 27.00
Lump crab meat stuffing, roasted corn risotto, garlicky green beans
Margherita FlatbreadUSD 13.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Roasted Chicken 'Under a Brick'USD 22.00
Sweet corn, bacon, potatoes, spinach, rosemary pan juices
Lobster Mac 'N' CheeseUSD 26.00
Maine lobster, elbow pasta, creamy Vermont cheddar cheese, Ritz cracker crust
Linguini VongoleUSD 23.00
whole little neck clams, homemade linguini, roasted tomatoes, garlic white wine sauce
Cashew Crusted SalmonUSD 24.00
mustard, asparagus, roasted yukon potatoes, preserved lemon beurre blanc
NY Strip SteakUSD 29.00
garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, horseradish blue cheese butter
Fettuccini BologneseUSD 23.00
homemade noodle pasta tossed with the classic meat 'ragu' from bologna

Dessert

Zeppoles-Italian doughnutsUSD 10.00
cinnamon sugar dusting, vanilla custard and caramel dipping sauce
Warm chocolate cakeUSD 9.00
with espresso glaze, whipped cream & seasonal berries
Daily ice cream selectionUSD 8.00
with vanilla sugar cookies
Vanilla Bean Creme BruleeUSD 8.00
Seasonal berries
Strawberry CheesecakeUSD 8.00
New York style cheesecake, wild strawberries

Reviews

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3.9

(428)

4.0Food
3.9Service
4.0Ambience

Noise • Moderate

428 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 28 November 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
We had a reservation and when we arrived they informed us that someone had rented the upper floor. We, along with others, were relocated to the pub area and restricted to the bar menu. This proved to be a disappointing experience so we opted to leave and eat ate Mission Oak instead- which was fabulous!
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SullyCyn Gold
Greater Boston85 reviews
2.0
Dined on 24 October 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was pretty good, but did not come close to the quality of its predecessor, 10 Center. The soup was not quite warm enough. The service was plainly awful. There was no drink list, and the waiter did not know--at all--which wines were available by the glass. It was not clear that he even knew what Malbec was. We probably waited at least 10-15 minutes for our drinks. We were never asked if the food was ok. The second round of drinks was just as slow. We won't be back.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Greater Boston20 reviews
1.0
Dined on 10 October 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service here was not good. Our waitress didn't come to the table very often, but even worse, it took over 20 minutes for our salads and cup of clam chowder to come out and then at least another 20 for our meal. The place wasn't even crowded so I have no idea why. Also, three in our party ordered from the specials menu and the portions were ridiculously small, more like tapas. We won't be back.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Greater Boston4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 September 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was tasty but not good enough to make up for the horrendous service. Restaurant wasn't busy and there were plenty of waitstaff but food/drinks took way too long to come out... Servers were not attentive... Food came out cold... Served soup without a spoon... All pretty inexcusable. Overall poor experience.
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Coach2Kids
New Hampshire7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 August 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service from the entire Nix team was excellent in our first trip to the restaurant, but not our last. Our waitress, Kristen's service was outstanding explaining several dishes, meeting all our requests and ensuring a super dining experience. We'll be back again on our next trip to Newburyport!
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Bostonsteve
New York City19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 August 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The former 10 Center St. Restaurant now being run as Nixs is middle of the road fare. The service was acceptable but certainly not exceptional. The food was nothing to get excited about. With the array of different restaurants in Newburyport this is not a first choice. If you can't get into some place else it works.
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TJfood Gold
Greater Boston24 reviews
2.0
Dined on 14 August 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Seasonal Sangria was basically watered-down punch. Outside seating would have been lovely had it not been for scattered chairs and tables. How about some tablecloths and flowers? We waited 30 min for clam chowder and crab cakes, both were lukewarm. Steak frites was ordered MW, came red which I had to send back. Telling a paying customer they had a bridal shower that night is never a good excuse.
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HappyWeWent Gold
Greater Boston56 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 August 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Orders got confused. Food was pretty good but not great. New management seems to be still working things out.
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TimH
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 20 June 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were quite happy with the our dinner at Nix's on a busy early Saturday evening in Newburyport. We've wanted to give this place a try for awhile, and since we were dining out with our teenage daughter, we were glad to see a few more casual options on the menu ahead of time. The dining room atmosphere was very nice, and our table was far enough away from bar noise to allow for easy conversation. We mostly stuck to some simpler fare - the burger and Margherita flatbread, which were both quite good. My wife's mushroom risotto was also well liked. Some items that we saw online (parmesan tater tots) were not on the menu when we arrived, but were available when we asked our server. I'd personally vote for a few more casual entree options to make the menu more rounded, but overall we really liked this place and would love to return sometime soon with friends to sample drinks and explore the other menu items.
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Courtney603
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 May 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance of this restaurant was perfect for us. We met up with two of our old friends for dinner and drinks, and the restaurant was a perfect mix of classy and casual. I had a delicious sangria while we waited for our friends. However, our one concern was that our server seemed to rush us a little bit. We had very little time to make decisions. The food was slightly under par for the price, but imaginative and unique for New England standards. We were here on a warm 80 degree night and the restaurant was a cool refuge. I can imagine with the brick interior and the fireplaces that it would be cozy in the winter. I love the old building atmosphere, and the wine list was a highlight, but the food just didn't match up, and the service was below our average expectations.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Wednesday through Saturday - 11:30am - 5pm / Sunday 10:30 - 5pm Dinner:Sunday 5:00pm- 9:00pm / Monday 5pm - 9:00pm / Tuesday & Wednesday- 5pm - 9pm / Thursday through Saturday - 5pm -10pm Late Night Menu in the Pub Sunday-Wednesday 9pm-11pm Thursday, Friday Saturday 10pm-Midnight
Website
http://www.nixstencenter.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Beau Marchitelli
Private party facilities
Nixs Newburyport is Newburyport’s acclaimed dining address. Known for being at the center of all things fresh and new, Ten Center offers unique, hard-to-resist dishes.

Location
10 Center Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Area
Newburyport
Parking Details
Two parking lots adjacent to the building. Additional parking available across Water St. behind the John Farley Clothiers building.
Entertainment
Phil McGowan Jazz Quartet - 4 Piece Jazz featuring some of Boston's best Jazz players - Wednesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Appetizers

Crispy 'Rhody' CalamariUSD 10.00

New England Clam ChowderUSD 6.00

Mista SaladUSD 7.00

Maine Crab CakesUSD 11.00

Caesar SaladUSD 8.00

Tuna TartarUSD 13.00

CapreseUSD 11.00

OystersUSD 6.00

P.E.I MusselsUSD 12.00

Steak 'n' Cheese SpringrollsUSD 11.00

Clams CasinoUSD 10.00

Lobster AranciniUSD 12.00

Spinach and Pear SaladUSD 12.00

Roasted Beet SaladUSD 12.00

Entrees

Nixs BurgerUSD 15.00

Wild Mushroom RisottoUSD 19.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 26.00

Mushroom FlatbreadUSD 16.00

Steak FritesUSD 23.00

Will the Real Veggie Burger Please Stand UpUSD 13.00

Baked Stuffed HaddockUSD 27.00

Margherita FlatbreadUSD 13.00

Roasted Chicken 'Under a Brick'USD 22.00

Lobster Mac 'N' CheeseUSD 26.00

Linguini VongoleUSD 23.00

Cashew Crusted SalmonUSD 24.00

NY Strip SteakUSD 29.00

Fettuccini BologneseUSD 23.00

Dessert

Zeppoles-Italian doughnutsUSD 10.00

Warm chocolate cakeUSD 9.00

Daily ice cream selectionUSD 8.00

Vanilla Bean Creme BruleeUSD 8.00

Strawberry CheesecakeUSD 8.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable