Cala's

My friend and I came here for our birthday and ordered the following:Fried pickles - I'm not a fried pickle person, my bestie enjoyed it though. Buffalo Chicken Dip - it was good, I would give it a 8/10.Steak tips with mash potatoes and veggies. Steak was seasoned and cooked to my liking. Mash potatoes were ok, needed a bit more seasoning. Would give it a 7/10. Service was friendly. All in all, will come back.

We were visiting Manchester by the sea and went to this restaurant for our first dinner, this did not disappoint whatsoever! First of all, the menu was amazing and had an exceptional amount of options. The ambiance was perfect with low music and lighting, great for families and couples on date nights! Service was pretty decent... we had a waitress who was training another one which was nice to see the work progress, overall they remembered everything and were very professional, kind, and knowledgeable.

Wonderful staff despite being quite busy! They checked on us frequently and made the dining experience great!It has a pub kind of feel rather and not much charm, but the food is good. We got the fish tacos and the baked haddock both of which were 5 stars each! Good portions and great,fresh tasteWe also got a side of sweet potato fries for which they didn't charge us- so that was a sweet surprise! :)For dessert we had the caramel apple tartlet which also did not disappoint!

If the food is on point and the wait staff is friendly, and at the top of their game, I like it. Also, the atmosphere must give me a sense of calm or belonging.Cala's was designed for that. This is my third time here. Manchester is a very beautiful upper-middle-class to upper-class neighborhood. There are beautiful vistas, and the neighborhood has a mix of lovely homes and mansions. I have not found all the restaurants, but this one sits on Beach Street, a very beautiful strip of mom-and-pop specialty shops and restaurants. You want to support these establishments because you don't want them to go away. Anyway, Cala's is a feel-good bar that you might see in a movie. It's small, but it looks like a good time. I have been here three times, and each time, the servers and bartenders have been super friendly and attentive. This is the kind of place where everyone knows your name. They have yacht rock on the radio, which reminds me of my childhood when my dad would pop in an 8-track of Kenny Rogers, Kenny Loggins, and the Doobie Brothers. It makes me feel so warm, and I want to sing along. It's kind of dark in here, but it's a sports bar. I feel like the dude that closed a deal could sit next to a fisherman here, and all would be family. I ordered a strawberry margarita, and it made me happy. A sugary drink with the right amount of alcohol to make my girly gene feel just right as I wait for my Cobb Salad. I added steak to my salad. Well, you can definitely go keto here, but their sandwich selection is out of the world. Someone next to me ordered the pull pork sandwich, and it was an overpacked foot-long sandwich with a healthy serving of fries. And she went AT IT! I wanted to be her at the moment, and started to miss me. Quite frankly, if I was skinny, I would try each sandwich one by one. I already know my husband is getting the corned beef. And I suspect he is really going to love it. On the third trip, I brought my son and nephew. The waitress was fantastic. Again, if you read my past reviews, you will know my son gets HANGRY. He ordered Mac and Cheese and a creamy BIG bowl of Mac and creamy-looking cheese showed up. He took no prisoners and went at it. My nephew had the tacos. He hates onions, and the pulled pork is seasoned with onions. But the waitress offered to replace it with chicken. He is a picky eater, but he enjoyed this replacement and felt happy. Me - I had that Cobb salad with the steak. The steak was medium well and juicy. These people really know how to season.I am taking one star away for the pricing. The pandemic means everyone pays more, but $27 for a Cobb salad with a steak addition is a lot. I feel bad for taking away a star, but my bill that night was $87, and I tip accordingly. Our waitress was excellent, so that night was $100+ night for dinner and one drink. My husband is with the kids tonight, and I sent him there because all in all, the place is a good time with good food.

I had a nice experience here yesterday. Our waitress was super friendly and very attentive (she at one point disclosed that she was new; she did a great job!) Got the yucca fries appetizer (nicely seasoned fries + an amazing aoli), clam chowder (tasty, great proportions of the bits inside), and steak tips (yum)! My friend got the shrimp mac and cheese and loved it. The vibe in the building is chill, clean, and comfortable. Please note that they don't serve mashed potatoes before 5:00 PM. It was my preferred side for my main dish, since it's listed on the menu, but it wasn't available. That's the only thing I'd ask they maybe reconsider. :) Great spot all-around!

For the most part, awful food. Service ok. Ambiance lacking, dark and cave-like, awkwardly arrange. TV on always if you like sports.

My absolute favorite place to go to in Manchester-by-the-sea! The food is always amazing and the servers are so sweet!

Food was standard bar cuisine, the Reuben was delicious!Our waiter was fantastic!!! Very efficient and attentive even with several tables and patrons at the bar! The ambiance is quaint. I liked everything about this small little watering hole!

We decided to try Cala's yesterday after walking around and checking out other places to eat. Everything was terrific. We started with the musselsfor an appetizer and they came out hot and delicious. I got the arugula salad with salmon, very good. I like that the salad wasn't drowned with dressing, itwas just enough. Hubby got clam chowder and the haddock taco's. He saidit was great. We frequent the area by boat. Nice little area to take a walk. Wewill definitely go back. Service was awesome too.

all hail bryan!!!! we love calas! Jen is my favorite human. this place is better than Disney world!!! you better get a Jen-a-rita, or you're MISSING OUT!!! I can't wait to meet Mr. Cala someday. he is my HERO. xoxox