The Poynt Newburyport

Avoid if you have food allergies. My husband and I haven't been to The Poynt in quite some time and decided to go back after so long. We arrived prior to the dinner rush, sat at the bar ordered cocktails. There were 3 bartenders (unfortunately only 2 were productively working). 1 bartender was making drinks for the dining room 1 bartender worked the opposite side of the bar from where we were seated. The last bartender seemed to be in the way of the others. He took my husband's empty glass put it in the dishwasher and never asked him or I if we would like another drink or place a food order. He actually wouldn't make eye contact. We sat for 15 minutes until the bartender making drinks for the room saw that we had nothing to drink and got us drinks. We then sat with our menus neatly placed at the edge of the bar until again the bartender making drinks for the dining room saw and told the bartender that wouldn't look at us to take our order. I ordered a ceaser salad and the meatball app and informed him I was allergic to balsamic. I was completely horrified when the dishes arrived and there was balsamic in a cup on the plate that had my ceaser salad??? Instead of telling the kitchen of my allergy he had them add it to the order!!! When I told the woman that brought us our food of my allergy she looked uncomfortable and immediately took the plate away and brought a fresh salad. Needless to say it was difficult to enjoy my meal afterwards as I felt I had dodged having to use my EpiPen and a visit to the ER. We couldn't get out of there fast enough after that. I wouldn't say that we won't go back but if I go in and see that bartender working I will not be staying.

Went there for dinner with my gf. She ordered a glass of wine. Made the mistake of getting the Napa on. Was 16 per glass and the pour was 3 sips. If you are going to charge 16 give a good pour like at Michael's harbor side. They only charge 10 and give twice as much and same quality with a water view. I got a wood fired pizza and she got a salad with chicken. It's pricey for what you get. The personal pizza is a good deal at 15 and you could share it if you just want a snack with drinks. I liked the meatball pizza. If you go on a Friday you will be looking cky to find a spot at the bar.

Sat at the bar and was not greeted for considerable amount of time. I have never sat at a bar this long in Newburyport without being greeted. As a former bartender I was extremely disappointed in the service.

Busy place and our orders kept getting missed or were slow to arrive.Food was average.

Always a good spot for brunch! I recommend getting a reservation, but the bar is big if you can't! Great food, good vibes, and yummy drinks. Their stuffed French toast is my favorite! The breakfast pizza is really good to. Someone in my party mentioned the potatoes were spicy, which they weren't aware of, so be cautious of that. Parking can sometimes be tricky if you are looking for free street parking but there is a parking lot nearby. Definitely check them out