Post: A North Shore dining destination in Massachusetts Horse Country
Nestled in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, Post offers a casual upscale dining experience that punches above its weight, particularly for those seeking generous portions adn quality food in a wealthy area. The restaurant, located at 16 Bay Road, is gaining recognition as a standout on the North Shore, rivaling similar establishments in Boston neighborhoods like the South End, Back Bay, and beacon Hill – but with the added benefits of easier parking and a charming, rural setting where spotting horses is not uncommon.
Post’s lunch menu centers around sandwiches, with rotating specials often proving to be highlights. The decadent croque monsieur, also available for brunch, is a sophisticated take on a classic ham and cheese, featuring crunchy bread, gooey Gruyère, creamy béchamel, ham, and prosciutto. The cubano, when available, is another rich and satisfying option, packed with ham, roast pork, cheese, pickles, and mustard on crusty bread. Other lunch favorites include a BLT panini and fried chicken and haddock with house-made tartar sauce. Appetizers like chicken quesadillas, dumplings, and calamari are substantial enough to serve as a full meal.
Dinner at Post expands on the lunch offerings with more substantial entrees. Pizza lovers will appreciate the blend of gourmet and New york-style pies, with the mushroom pizza – utilizing fresh wild mushrooms – being a particular standout. The tacos, filled with options like chicken, seared tuna, shrimp, steak, or vegetables in a hard shell, are a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. Traditionalists can enjoy a wiener schnitzel with veal cutlet, lingonberry jam, and potato salad, while beef pho provides a comforting option with savory rice noodles, vegetables, peanuts, and house-made bone broth.The restaurant also boasts one of the best burgers on the North Shore, crafted from a “special blend” of meats and customizable with toppings like goat cheese, BBQ sauce, cherry-smoked bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Post’s beverage program is equally notable.The beer list features a rotating selection of top-tier brews from breweries like Foam, Bissell Bros., Schilling, Maine, Spyglass, Von Trapp, Fox Farm, Notch, and Finback. Occasionally, the highly sought-after Hill Farmstead beers from Vermont are available, tho their popularity means they can sell out quickly. The cocktail menu offers expertly crafted martinis and Manhattans,and the wine list includes a variety of options,including sparkling wines and champagnes.
the reviewer notes that while the North Shore towns of Hamilton, Wenham, Topsfield, Rowley, and Newbury can be overlooked in favor of larger restaurant hubs like Beverly, Salem, Newburyport, Essex, and Gloucester, hidden gems like Post demonstrate the culinary potential of these smaller communities.
For more information,visit posthamilton.com.
