Seaside Coffee in Marshfield Has Closed

A South Shore coffee shop has shut down.

According to a source, Seaside Coffee in Marshfield is no longer in business, with the Ocean Street spot closing its doors permanently about a week and a half ago. A Facebook post from the place gets into more detail, saying the following:

After a few months of working and hoping to extend our lease, we were unable to come to agreeable terms. My family and I are so grateful for the warmth & generosity that the Marshfield community has shown us these past 16 months. I truly feel you are THE best town on the South Shore and we've been blessed in getting to know so many of you, whom we consider our friends. I can’t possibly thank you enough for letting my family be a part of your day.

Seaside Coffee first opened in April of 2023, offering such items as coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and more.

The address for the now-closed Seaside Coffee was 1289 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050.

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Fetch BBQ and Catering in Marshfield Is Closing

A South Shore spot known for its barbecue is in the process of shutting down.

According to a source, Fetch BBQ and Catering in Marshfield has closed the walk-in/takeout part of its business, while its catering operation will shutter next month. A Facebook post from the Ocean Street spot mentions the following:

Hey y'all! We have some news...Due to some unexpected turns in life, [the weekend of July 13-14] will be our last for walk-ins. However, our catering service remains available for pickups until August 18th! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made our dream of owning our first business in our hometown a reality.

Fetch BBQ first opened in 2019, offering such options as burnt ends, pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket, and St. Louis style pork ribs.

The address for Fetch BBQ and Catering is 1175 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. Its website can be found at https://www.marshfieldbbq.com/

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Haddad's Ocean Cafe in Marshfield Is Being Sold

An iconic seafood restaurant on the South Shore that has been in business for nearly 90 years is being sold.

According to a Facebook post from the place, the owners of Haddad's Ocean Cafe in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield have agreed in principle to sell the Ocean Street restaurant, with the post saying the following:

...after more than 50 years of working and owning the restaurant, we feel it is the time to begin the next chapter of our lives....The current plan is for us to continue operating the restaurant until the middle of August, 2024. At that time, the restaurant will transition to the new owners, the Assembly Restaurant Group....if you have any unused gift cards, to please use them in the upcoming weeks....Thank you for your sacrifice and understanding and enabling us to pursue our dreams. Without the support of our families, none of what we have accomplished would have been possible. With much gratitude Chuck and Mitch Haddad

Haddad's first opened its doors back in 1937, moving to a larger location directly behind its original space in 2012; the dining spot has been known for its array of seafood dishes along with classic American fare. 

The address for Haddad's Ocean Cafe is 293 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. Its website is at https://www.haddadsoceancafe.com/

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The Fieldston Restaurant in Marshfield Has Closed

A cozy South Shore restaurant that resided in a former boathouse has shut down.

According to a Facebook post from owner Jan Perrin, The Fieldston Restaurant has closed its doors, as Perrin has decided to retire after running the Ocean Street spot for nearly 30 years. In the note, Perrin says that "It has been a GREAT RIDE. We've crossed the finish. The Fieldston is retired. Thank you Friends and Patrons for riding the rollercoaster with us!" While earlier posts from her indicate that the restaurant has been up for sale, it isn't known what might become of the space at this point in time.

The Fieldston featured classic American fare, seafood, and regional items while also being known in part for its fireplaces and rustic atmosphere.

The address for The Fieldston was 882 Ocean Street (Route 139), Marshfield, MA, 02050.

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Fairview Inn in Marshfield Is Up for Sale

by Marc Hurwitz

An iconic oceanside restaurant on the South Shore that reopened last year is up for sale, along with the inn in which it resides.

According to an article in Wicked Local, the Fairview Inn in Marshfield's Brant Rock neighborhood is on the market for $2,975,000, with the price including the kitchen equipment, the inn's furnishings, and the name itself. The post says that Robert and Laura Clancy and Robert's brother John, who have been the owners of the Ocean Street space since 2001, are hoping that whoever buys it continues to operate it as an inn and a restaurant. The restaurant section of the Fairview Inn had been run by Paul and Betty Disch until 2015, when they left and opened Disch's Route 53 Tavern in Pembroke; the Fairview closed that fall and remained shuttered until reopening under the Clancys' management last summer.

The building in which the Fairview Inn resides dates back to the 1870s, according to an earlier article here; the structure burned down in 1998 but was rebuilt by the Clancys, opening back up three years later.

The address for the Fairview Inn is 133 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050.

[December 9 update: A new article from Wicked Local indicates that the Fairview Inn in Marshfield is still up for sale even after dropping its price by more than $1 million (to $1,950,000). The post also mentions that the business remains open while it is on the market.]

[Earlier Article]
Fairview Inn Returning to Marshfield's Brant Rock Area

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Fairview Inn Returning to Marshfield's Brant Rock Area

It looks like an iconic oceanside inn and restaurant on the South Shore will soon be returning.

According to an article in Wicked Local, the Fairview Inn has received approval by town selectmen to open back up as early as June 23, more than a year and a half after it shut down when the Brant Rock place went up for sale and the restaurant operators left to open Disch's Route 53 Tavern in Pembroke. Last fall, plans were put in place for a new owner to open a spot called the Oceanview Grille at the Fairview Inn, but the plans ultimately fell through after the owner did not open the restaurant in a timely manner and the town voiced concerns about the owner's business practices. The current group includes building owners John and Robert Clancy along with management team Robert Pruitt and Liz Bruce, with Pruitt being the manager on the liquor license and finishing up his work at the White Elephant in Nantucket this summer. (It looks like the restaurant may be BYOB at the start, as the board's approval of the license still has to be reviewed by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.)

At this point in time, it appears that the Fairview Inn would be open for lunch and dinner daily, with a brunch offered on Sundays.

The address for the Fairview Inn is 133 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050.

[June 30 update: Wicked Local says that the Fairview Inn will soft-open tomorrow through Monday bfore closing briefly in preparaton for their official opening (date to be announced). The article also mentions that the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has approved of their request for a liquor license.]

[August 16 update: A new article from Wicked Local states that the Fairview Inn has an open house today as part of a grand opening celebration.]

[Earlier Articles]
Fairview Inn and Restaurant in Marshfield Is Up for Sale
Oceanview Grille Plans to Open in former Fairview Inn Space in Marshfield
Oceanview Grille at the Fairview Inn in Marshfield Has Its License Revoked

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Oceanview Grille at the Fairview Inn in Marshfield Has Its License Revoked

A new restaurant that was planning to open in an iconic oceanside space on the South Shore has just been dealt a major blow.

According to an article in Wicked Local, Marshfield selectmen have voted to revoke the liquor license for the Oceanview Grille at the Fairview Inn, citing the lack of progress in its opening along with "questionable business practices" of the owner. Last month, it had been reported that town selectmen were concerned about the fact that the dining spot had not yet opened, with the plan being to hold a meeting where they could choose one of several routes, including revoking the license (which is what subsequently happened), not allowing the license to be released, suspending it, or giving the owner more time to open.

The post says that the Oceanview Grille owner has the right to file an appeal, which would go before the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission for deliberation and further investigation.

The Fairview Inn and Restaurant went up for sale in 2015, with the restaurant operators leaving and opening Disch's Route 53 Tavern in Pembroke. The Fairview building dates back to the 1870s.

[February 28 update: A new article from the Marshfield Mariner mentions that the person behind Oceanview Grille--John Davis--is appealing the board's decision to revoke the license of the place and the case will now go to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission, which will make the decision to either affirm the decision, lessen it, or reverse it within a month or two after the May 17 hearing.]

[Earlier Article]
Oceanview Grille Plans to Open in former Fairview Inn Space in Marshfield

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Oceanview Grille Plans to Open in former Fairview Inn Space in Marshfield

A new spot appears to be getting ready to open in the space where an iconic oceanside inn and restaurant had been, even as it faces a couple of lawsuits.

The Marshfield Mariner is reporting that the Oceanview Grille is hoping to open sometime this month in the former Fairview Inn and Restaurant space in Marshfield's Brant Rock neighborhood. The article says that new owner John Davis is looking to have the place be an upscale restaurant and inn, with the dining spot being a "farm-to-table and ocean-to-table" place that includes steak and seafood dishes.

According to the Mariner, next-door neighbors currently have two lawsuits pending--one against Davis and the town of Marshfield concerning the hours of the restaurant and a second against Davis and the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission concerning the liquor license, with one worry being that the eatery might "disrupt the character of the neighborhood."

The Fairview Inn and Restaurant announced in the summer of 2015 that it was up for sale, as the tenants ended their lease agreement with owners Jack and Bob Clancy and the two brothers decided to sell, while Fairview operators Paul Disch and his wife Betty ended up leaving the space and now run Disch's Route 53 Tavern in Pembroke. The building in which the Fairview resided (and which the Oceanview Grille will soon move into) dates back to the 1870s.

The address for the upcoming Oceanview Grille is 133 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050.

[January 25, 2017 update: A new article in the Marshfield Mariner indicates that town selectmen appear to be concerned about the lack of progress going on with the Oceanview Grille, and that they will be holding a meeting on January 30 to find out why the place hasn't opened yet. The post says that the board have several routes they could go, including revoking the license, not allowing the license--which is at Marshfield Town Hall--to be released, suspend it, or give the owner more time to open. (The owner's attorney says that final inspections are expected to be completed soon, and believes that the town will give the place a bit more time in which to open.)]

[Earlier Article]
Fairview Inn and Restaurant in Marshfield Is Up for Sale

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Arthur and Pat's Restaurant Is Apparently Taking Over the Sea Dog Pub Space in Hull

A now-closed South Shore landmark that was known in part for its breakfasts may be on its way back to a waterfront spot closer to Boston, and it could be taking over the space where a brewpub has been.

According to an article in the Cranberry Country Magazine blog, Arthur and Pat's Restaurant, which had been located in Marshfield, has apparently purchased the Sea Dog Pub space in Hull. A Facebook post from the eatery seems to confirm this, showing a seaside picture from what appears to be the A Street dining spot and saying "Hi everyone. We have missed you. We are locking down a new location. We have so much to tell you about. Can you guess where we will be having our next meal together?" It is not known for sure whether the new spot will continue to be called Arthur and Pat's, nor is it known exactly when it will open (it appears to be on its way in either the spring or the summer); as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

[January 22 update: Wicked Local Marshfield states that the people behind Arthur and Pat's do not yet have a name for the upcoming restaurant--so it may not be called Arthur and Pat's after all--and are not revealing the location yet, though the picture posted earlier seems to indicate that it is indeed coming to the Sea Dog space in Hull. (The article also mentions that they aren't sure whether it will be open seasonally or year round.)]

Arthur and Pat's closed in April of 2015 in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield after being in business for nearly 40 years; at the time of the closure, it looked like they were weighing their options, one of which included possibly eyeing a new location for the restaurant (or "a" restaurant).

The Sea Dog Pub, which first opened its doors in Hull in June of 2010, is affiliated with the Sea Dog Brewing Company, which is part of the Shipyard Brewing Company in Maine. (The dining and drinking spot closed for the season at the end of October.)

The address for the Sea Dog Pub (and, apparently, the new restaurant from the people behind Arthur and Pat's) is 2 A Street, Hull, MA, 02045.

Thanks to @djradarjs11 for initially bringing this to our attention.

[Earlier Article]
Arthur and Pat's Restaurant in Marshfield's Brant Rock Has Closed

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Half the Customers at the Cask and Flagon in Marshfield Skip Out on Paying after Fire Alarm

The "other" location of a popular Fenway restaurant and bar suffered some damage after a fire alarm went off over the weekend, but the damage had nothing to do with fire, smoke, or water.

According to an article in The Boston Herald, a smoky pan at the Cask & Flagon in Marshfield led to a fire alarm going off Sunday afternoon, causing diners to have to leave the premises and wait in the rain for 15 minutes, and according to manager Devon Lamothe, "50 percent" of them left without paying. The post says that the Plain Street dining spot is tallying the amount that was lost, and as Lamothe says, "We unfortunately have to comp all that." As of yesterday, five patrons had called with credit card numbers and it was hoped that the rest of the patrons would take care of their bills by the end of the day.

The address for the Cask &amp Flagon is 804 Plain Street (Route 139), Marshfield, MA, 02050; their original location can be found at the corner of Brookline Avenue and Lansdowne Street by Fenway Park in Boston.

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License for Patrick's Harborview Restaurant in Marshfield Revoked

A waterside restaurant on the South Shore has had its license revoked by town selectmen a few weeks after the owner of the place--which was facing several violations--shut down the dining spot.

Wicked Local Marshfield is reporting that selectmen voted unanimously earlier this month to take away the liquor license of Patrick's Harborview Restaurant by the town pier, with the article saying owner Patrick Flaherty had been warned in early August that he was in violation of the sanitary code because he did not have a food protection manager at the restaurant and he had also given the town misleading information. The town told Flaherty at the time that a hearing would be held on August 21 where selectmen would look into the possibility of revoking or suspending the permit for the dining spot to operate and it also said that the hours would immediately be changed on the liquor license to reflect the actual hours of operation. Flaherty did not pick up the new license and he "left the building" on August 24 and the restaurant never reopened, according to landlord John Taylor. Patrick's Harborview Restaurant is now permanently closed, according to Taylor, and he is already in the process of finding a new tenant.

Patrick's Harborview Restaurant first opened approximately two years ago.

The address for this now-closed dining spot in Marshfield was: Patrick's Harborview Restaurant, 93 Central Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050.

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Fairview Inn and Restaurant in Marshfield Is Up for Sale

An iconic oceanside inn and restaurant on the South Shore is now on the market, and it is not known what might happen to the spot.

According to an article in Wicked Local, the Fairview Inn and Restaurant in the Brant Rock part of town is up for sale, as the tenants recently terminated their lease agreement with owners Jack and Bob Clancy and the two brothers have decided to sell the property. The Clancys are hoping that a new buyer would keep the Ocean Street property as an inn and restaurant, though it would be up to those who purchase the place as to what it would ultimately become, according to the post.

The article says that the operators of the Fairview Inn and Restaurant--Paul Disch and his wife Betty--may be leaving the space in the fall (though this is not yet definite), and are in the process of purchasing the property in Pembroke where Bobby Hackett's Restaurant had been. If all goes as planned and they do open a dining spot in the Washington Street space, it would apparently be similar in concept to the Fairview though with a different atmosphere, and workers at the inn and restaurant would be invited to relocate there.

The building in which the Fairview resides dates back to the 1870s, according to website for the place.

The address for the Fairview Inn and Restaurant is 133 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. Its website can be found at http://thefairviewinn.com/

[November 13 update: Wicked Local states that the Fairview Inn and Restaurant is now closed and that Paul Disch is now running a new spot called Disch's Route 53 Tavern in the former Bobby Hackett's space in Pembroke. The article says the new eatery has the same menu as the Fairview and that the entire Fairview staff is now working there. (It is not known what will become of the Fairview Inn and Restaurant's space.)]

[February 23, 2016 update: A new article from Wicked Local indicates that Marshfield selectmen have approved of various licenses for a new spot called the Oceanview Grille to operate in the former Fairview Inn and Restaurant space, and that it could be open in April if all goes as planned.]

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Arthur and Pat's Restaurant in Marshfield's Brant Rock Has Closed

A South Shore landmark known in part for its breakfasts and seafood dishes has shut down after being in business for nearly 40 years.

According to a couple of readers (and confirmed by the Patriot Ledger), the owners of Arthur and Pat's in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield have decided not to reopen for the season for the first time in its 37-year existence. The Ledger says that De and Art D'Allessandro had been planning to open the Ocean Street eatery for the season during the weekend of April 18 but ultimately made the decision to sell the space--along with a vacant lot and another building they own there. They are now looking to help figure out what comes next for the site, creating a "sort-of think tank" including talking with potential developers, possibly discussing a new location for a dining spot, and hearing ideas from the public. The article says that Shore Things retail store and The Latest Scoop ice cream shop--which reside in their other building--will remain in operation for now.

A Facebook post from Arthur and Pat's says: "We are truly grateful to everyone who touched the handle of our front door, crossed the threshold, and invited us into your lives. It was an honor to feel your presence in our restaurant and a privilege to be of service to you. THANK YOU for your support and trust."

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Brant Rock was: Arthur and Pat's, 239 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050.

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Cask and Flagon Is Opening a New Location in Marshfield

A popular restaurant and bar in the shadows of Boston's Fenway Park is planning to open a second location, though it will be a good distance south of the home of the Red Sox.

The Marshfield Mariner reports that the Cask & Flagon at the corner of Brookline Avenue and Lansdowne Street is looking to open in Marshfield on the South Shore, taking over the Plain Street space where AA Buffet used to be until closing last year. The article mentions that the new eatery will not have live bands or dancing (as the previous restaurant had), though it may have a weekend brunch possibly with a guitarist performing live music. It appears that the new Cask & Flagon's menu might be just a bit different from that of the Fenway location, and prices may be a little lower.

If all goes as planned, the new Marshfield restaurant could be open by late summer.

[October 3 update: A post on the Mayflower Brewing Company's Facebook page indicates that the new Cask & Flagon in Marshfield is now open.]

The address for this new dining spot in Marshfield is: Cask & Flagon, 804 Plain Street (Route 139), Marshfield, MA, 02050. The website for the original Cask can be found at http://www.casknflagon.com/

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Halfway Cafe in Marshfield Closing; PizZing's Pizza and Wings Opening in Its Space

A local family-friendly restaurant chain with several locations in the Greater Boston area is going to close one of its spots, and an eatery that features pizza and wings will be moving into its space.

An email sent to us by Callanan & Klein Communications confirms the fact that The Halfway Cafe in Marshfield will be closing, with Abington's PizZing's Pizza & Wings opening a second location in the spot, which is on Ocean Street (Route 139) in the center of town. The other locations for the Halfway Cafe, which are in Canton, Dedham, Holbrook, Marlborough, Maynard, and Watertown, remain open, as will the original PizZing's Pizza & Wings in Abington.

[February 24, 2011 update: According to one of our posters on the Hiddenboston Twitter page (and later confirmed by us), PizZing's Pizza is now open in the spot where the Halfway Cafe used to be in Marshfield.]

The address for the new PizZing's Pizza & Wings in Marshfield is: PizZing's Pizza & Wings, 1840 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. Their website can be found at: http://www.pizzingspizza.com/

The website for The Halfway Cafe is at: http://www.thehalfwaycafe.com/

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The Ocean Deck Is Coming to Marshfield

A new restaurant called The Ocean Deck will soon be opening in the Green Harbor section of Marshfield. According to an article in the Marshfield Mariner newspaper as well as a job posting on Craigslist, The Ocean Deck will be a casual family-friendly restaurant that will mostly feature seafood and regional items. The newspaper mentions that the restaurant will be opening on Dyke Street (Route 139) at the Green Harbor Marina in the spot where the Boathouse Pub used to be. When it opens, The Ocean Deck will have a bar as well as an outdoor deck. [November 19 update: The Ocean Deck is now open.]

The address for this new family restaurant in the Green Harbor section of Marshfield will be: The Ocean Deck, 239 Dyke Road, Marshfield, MA, 02050. If you would like to follow their progress on Facebook, their page is at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marshfield-MA/The-Ocean-Deck/123456741189

To read more about the opening of The Ocean Deck, please go to the Wicked Local (Marshfield Mariner) link below to read an article from a few months ago:

The Ocean Deck will replace Boathouse Pub

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Latest Review: Haddad's Ocean Cafe, Marshfield

The latest review that is on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Web site is for a seafood restaurant in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield called Haddad's Ocean Cafe. Located in the heart of Brant Rock, an historic old fishing village less than an hour south of Boston, Haddad's is a classic New England seafood restaurant that attracts a local following, including a good number of fisherman in the area. The menu leans a bit more toward shellfish than other types of fish, and there are also items on the menu for folks who don't like seafood. To read more about Haddad's Ocean Cafe in Marshfield, please click on the link above.