Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Newburyport: 2:25 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (978) 465-9817 to confirm.
Location & directions
181 Merrimac StreetNewburyport, MA
About The Park Lunch
The Park Lunch is an American restaurant you'll find at 181 Merrimac Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It is one of 31 places to eat and drink we list in Newburyport.
The Park Lunch is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Service options include takeout and dine-in. On the menu: burgers and fish and chips.
You can reach the team at (978) 465-9817.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant · Burger, Fish and Chips
- Address
- 181 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA
- Phone
- (978) 465-9817
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Park Lunch’s weekday schedule with 157 other American restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 4 hours more than the local median of 69. 95% of American restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and The Park Lunch is one of them.
Compared with 157 other American restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 45 menus with 3,193 priced items from American restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $19.00.
We don’t have The Park Lunch’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 40% | $14.00 |
| French Fries | 27% | $5.97 |
| Grilled Cheese | 24% | $10.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 20% | $9.99 |
| Fried Pickles | 18% | $12.38 |
| Baked Haddock | 18% | $24.15 |
| Chicken Fingers | 18% | $10.97 |
| Onion Rings | 18% | $8.25 |
Calculated from 45 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Park Lunch there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 21 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (5), Bakeries & Desserts (3), Indian & South Asian (2), and Bars & Pubs (1).
Competition is light: 1 other American restaurant is within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is Loretta, 0.5 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeChanging Tides Café0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPort City Sandwich Co.0.4 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsHarbor Creamery0.5 mi
- Indian & South AsianMr India Restaurant Newburyport0.5 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexPort Vida Mexican Cantina0.6 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Park Lunch's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is The Park Lunch open on Sunday?
Yes, The Park Lunch is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is The Park Lunch located?
The Park Lunch is located at 181 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA.
What is the phone number of The Park Lunch?
You can call The Park Lunch at (978) 465-9817.
Does The Park Lunch offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Park Lunch, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
Is The Park Lunch open late?
Yes – The Park Lunch is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near The Park Lunch?
There are 21 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Park Lunch. Nearby options include Changing Tides Café (0.3 mi), Port City Sandwich Co. (0.4 mi), and Harbor Creamery (0.5 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near The Park Lunch?
1 other American restaurant within a mile. The closest is Loretta, 0.5 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 45 menus with 3,193 priced items from American restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $19.00.
Nearby places
All in Newburyport
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