Mount Vernon Restaurant & Pub at The Wharf ***

This isolated restaurant appears on the south bound side of Route 1-A, awkward to get to, especially if you're coming from the south. It rests in an inlet with water on the backside and next to a Dunkin' Donuts. Although its appeal is pretty neutral, it does offer a unique combination of Italian and seafood dishes.

Although seafood is always a bit expensive, these prices are slightly too high for the average person to go regularly, best kept to special occasions and the sort. The water just outside the window does make dining more pleasurable and the food is delicious.

Ambience: Casual

Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Traditional New England

The Bad:

Although the bar is nice, the exterior and main dining room need a fresh coat of paint...out dated

Location is nice because of the water, but bad because there is only one way to get there

The Good:

Free, adjacent parking

Close to ATMs, etc.

Portions are decently sized

Service is at least average

Cleanliness is about average

Price: appetizers range from $7.99-$16.99, entrees range from $13.99-$27.99 for the Fisherman's Platter. I'd stick to the Dinner-for-Two special.

Date Rate: Only on a special occasion and on a clear star-filled night. Get a window by the water.

Overall value: 3 Stars!

Mount Vernon Restaurant & Pub at The Wharf
543 North Shore Road (Route 1-A), Revere, MA 02151
(781) 289-0885‎
www.mtvernonrestaurants.com