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Is Woodman's of Essex Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Essex, MA)

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As of September 2026, Woodman's of Essex is listed open on woodmans.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's official website, checked 2026-09-09, carried a 2026 copyright notice and listed current day-by-day hours.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

In the episode 'Super Sandwiches' (Season 9, Episode 3), Woodman's of Essex was featured for its fried clams and lobster roll, two New England seafood sandwiches the restaurant is historically credited with popularizing. The business is a seafood restaurant and market on Essex's Main Street that also runs a catering and clambake operation. According to the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-09, the business carries a 2026 copyright notice and lists current hours of 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The same website also advertises an $8 kids' meal option, an ice cream and gift shop, and ongoing services including wedding catering, corporate event hosting, and food-truck catering, according to Woodman's of Essex.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Super Sandwiches
What was featured
Its fried clams and lobster roll, New England seafood classics
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Woodman's of Essex

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodman's of Essex still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Woodman's of Essex is listed open on woodmans.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Woodman's of Essex after Food Paradise?

In the episode 'Super Sandwiches' (Season 9, Episode 3), Woodman's of Essex was featured for its fried clams and lobster roll, two New England seafood sandwiches the restaurant is historically credited with popularizing. As of September 2026, Woodman's of Essex is listed open on woodmans.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Woodman's of Essex located?

119 Main St, Essex, MA 01929. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Woodman's of Essex?

Season 9, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Super Sandwiches”.

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Visit info

Address
119 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
woodmans.com

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