Brenden Crocker's Wild Horse Cafe

GIDDYUP! GRASSROOTS CUISINE SERVING SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

An eclectic dining experience with antique tables, couches, and overstuffed chairs to relax in while enjoying an evening out. Chef/Owner Brenden Crocker cooks for flavor, not fad, delivering generous portions of the freshest local seafood and finest cuts of meat cooked to perfection at his wood fired grill. Thyme and onion focaccia are baked daily on premise.

Our famos Martini bar boasts the largest vodka, scotch, bourbon, and port selection on the North Shore, as well as 26 fine crafted draught beers. Not "that" hungry? The Wild Horse lounge menu includes Brenden's famous pineapple and rum braised ribs, succulent wood-grilled burgers and nachos with home made guacamole, salsa, and black beans. So grab a couch or pull up a stool. We want to feed you!

Brenden schooled at Johnson and Wales in Providence then furthered his studies in New Orleans. When he returned to New England he worked briefly at Au Beaujolais in Gloucester before acting as opening chef at the Wild Horse Cafe in 1996. In April of 1999 Brenden and Milissa purchased the business adding his name to the awning.

Milissa worked her way through school in various bartending positions in Boston before a bar managing stint with the Barnsider Group. She also worked briefly at Au Beaulolais in Gloucester before Joining up with Brenden at the Wild Hourse in 1996. She helped set up the original martini list and today oversees the front of house and bar.

We appreciate your interest in our restaurant and look forward to meeting you in person!