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The Blue Ox

Open now · 4-9 PM ★ 4.70 (1004) Updated January 2026 Lynn, MA

About The Blue Ox in Lynn

The Blue Ox is a contemporary American restaurant in Lynn, Massachusetts, offering local, seasonal dishes and craft cocktails in a candlelit setting that feels both romantic and inviting.

Its atmosphere blends casual comfort with a cozy, trendy, and upmarket style, making it a fitting choice for a relaxed meal, a special evening, brunch, dinner, solo dining, or time spent enjoying the on-site bar.

Guests can choose from comfort food, healthy options, happy-hour food, late-night food, desserts, coffee, beer, cocktails, and wine, complemented by a strong beer selection, great cocktails, a great dessert offering, and an extensive wine list.

Sport is also among the restaurant’s highlights, adding another option for guests looking to enjoy their visit in a lively setting.

Whether dining in, ordering takeaway, or arranging a meal to enjoy elsewhere, The Blue Ox offers a range of convenient service options, including kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, and takeaway. The restaurant is known for brunch, dinner, catering, dessert, seating, and table service, while reservations are accepted and recommended for both brunch and dinner.

Guests should note that there is usually a wait, making advance planning especially useful. On-site amenities include a bar, gender-neutral toilets, a restroom, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card, and NFC mobile payment.

Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet available. Rated 4.70 out of 5 based on 1,004 customer reviews, The Blue Ox offers a well-regarded dining destination for guests seeking flavorful American cuisine, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Visit at 191 Oxford St, Lynn, MA 01901, United States, or call +1 781-780-5722 for more information.

★★★★★ 4.70 rating (1004 reviews)
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The Blue Ox interior
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Queen P Comedy

Queen P Comedy

6 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I was so happy to dine at The Blue Ox before meeting my family at the Patti Labelle concert! I was greeted right away and seated! The food was extremely delicious! The chefs really placed a huge smile on my face! My waiter was amazing as well and the dining manager! All of the staff were professional, caring, and attentive! I can’t wait to come back for another amazing experience! Thank you for the birthday dessert, card, and free appetizer offer for my next experience! I live an hour away but The Blue Ox is worth the drive! ♥️

Effie “Effie G” Georgiou

Effie “Effie G” Georgiou

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sammy, our waiter was excellent! He was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and made us feel like a welcome guest. The special maple butter served with fresh bread is delicious. We had the filet and porterhouse steaks with asparagus. One with mashed and the other with potato croquettes. All cooked and seasoned perfectly!

Apex Imagery

Apex Imagery

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Blue Ox blends great food, friendly service, and a relaxed but classy vibe. It’s one of the best spots in Lynn…we were blown away by how tasty it was. The appetizers were mouthwatering, the entrees were amazing, and the desserts were decadent. We highly recommend eating here!

Mr Elkin

Mr Elkin

8 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Of all the places we could have chosen to celebrate our one-year anniversary, The Blue Ox was the perfect pick. The only regret we had was not saving enough room for dessert! The food, service, and atmosphere created a truly unforgettable experience. The service staff and chefs were outstanding, and everything felt thoughtful and welcoming from start to finish. The experience we had was too good too not leave a review right away. We will most definitely be back.

Enjoy Life

Enjoy Life

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My husband and I went for our 40th anniversary last night. We had reservations in the North End, but because of the weather we canceled. We decided to try the Blue Ox for our anniversary. Everything was wonderful!! Our server Nate was full of information that helped us make our choices. We started with the Burrata salad (1 is enough for 2 people to share as an appetizer). It was delicious, roasted beats, tomatoes, mixed greens and a wonderful balsamic dressing!!! Hubby had the filet and I had Islandic cod! Both we amazing!! We wanted to try a dessert so we took home leftovers! The creme brulee was just what we needed to finish a great meal. But we had a surprise from Nate, 2 shots of their homemade Limoncello in honor of our 40th.anniversary! We plan on making The Blue Ox part of our choices when we dine out!!

Emma Zeissett

Emma Zeissett

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The food was amazing - every drink and entree was ten out of ten delicious. Servers were super friendly and chatty about the best menu options, and we were blown away by how good our meals were. It was quiet while we were there, but I can imagine the dining room being a bit loud at busy times. The potential noise is absolutely not going to stop us from going back often, it was a perfect meal!

Khaled Razi

Khaled Razi

11 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I would like to tell you guys a story.. I’ve been to this restaurant many times..love it.. went the other day.. here are some pictures.. but that’s not the story.. Two days later my son comes to me and tells me it’s his first anniversary with his first girlfriend (he is 16) and he wanted to take her there.. He tried to use resy, but unfortunately he is under 18, so I made the reservation for him.. gave him some cash, made sure apple pay was working..and told him I’ll be near by if he needed me.. My son told me the blue ox was amazing, the food, as usual was amazing, and also gave him free dessert.. you cannot imagine how grateful I am to the blue ox for doing that for him. You guys are a neighborhood restaurant, and this is why I’ll always be recommending people to you.. Also never forget the staff.. they are always amazing and accommodating.

Ducan Fanfan

Ducan Fanfan

4 weeks ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I just ordered takeout from the Blue Ox Restaurant, and I had to leave a review! I ordered the Signature Ox Wings and the Lobster Mac & Cheese, and both were absolutely incredible. The Lobster Mac & Cheese is hands down the best I’ve ever had in Boston—rich, flavorful, and loaded with delicious lobster. And the wings? Absolutely amazing! 🔥 If you’re looking for great chicken wings and lobster mac & cheese I highly recommend giving Blue Ox a try!

Catherine

Catherine

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We loved this restaurant and the food is top tier. They were really great at asking about allergies but did bring bread with the brie appetizer after noting that the individual eating it had a gluten allergy. Those of us that can eat gluten loved the bread and the butter was so good! Creamed corn was some of the best corn I have ever had. I enjoyed the salmon dish and my partner really liked the crispy chicken. We would definitely come back.

Mauricio Barcelos Haag

Mauricio Barcelos Haag

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We had a great time at OX! The food was delicious and the portions were quite generous. When we first sat down, they served us fresh sourdough bread with a delicious maple-flavored butter. The combination was unique and surprisingly tasty. ​For our entrees, we ordered the baked brie, which was an absolute explosion of flavor. For mains, we ordered the a stuffed ravioli, which was delicous with an amazing sauce. They also have an amazing wine and cocktail menu, though we stuck with the beer. ​Our server, Guy L., was very attentive and friendly. Overall, a great experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Blue Ox

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

191 Oxford St, Lynn, MA 01901, United States

Reservations

+1 781-780-5722

Hours

Open Now · Thursday 4-9 PM
Wednesday 4-9 PM
Thursday 4-9 PM
Friday 4-9:30 PM
Saturday 4-9:30 PM
Sunday 10 AM-9 PM
Monday 4-9 PM
Tuesday 4-9 PM
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