Opening hours
Closed · opens 2:00 PM
| Monday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Local time in Lawrence: 2:12 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (978) 655-7278 to confirm.
About Vaka Restaurant
Looking for a restaurant in Lawrence? Vaka Restaurant is at 337 Essex St, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Our Lawrence guide covers 26 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Vaka Restaurant is open 7 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM. It stays open late, until 1:00 AM on most nights.
Vaka Restaurant's menu features 126 dishes and drinks across 9 sections, including Appetizer, Beverages, Sushi Aplatanao, Bento Box, and Main Course. Listed prices range from $3.66 to $195.20, with a typical item around $19.52. Dishes worth a look include Spicy Edamame, Sunkist, and La Linea Roll.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free street parking, paid street parking, and valet parking. Reservations are accepted; call (978) 655-7278 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 337 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Phone
- (978) 655-7278
- Price range
- $30 to $40 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Menu
- 126 items · $3.66–$195.20
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Vaka Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 311 other restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 2:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 1:00 AM, later than 95% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 79 hours a week, 16 hours more than the local median of 63. 85% of restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Vaka Restaurant is one of them.
Compared with 311 other restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
At Vaka Restaurant the median listed price is $19.52, higher than the typical $14.00 for restaurants in Massachusetts.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 26% | $12.99 |
| French Fries | 18% | $6.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 16% | $11.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $9.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $14.51 |
| Caesar | 12% | $12.75 |
| Chicken Wings | 12% | $14.99 |
| Garden Salad | 12% | $9.47 |
Calculated from 129 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
- Identifies as Latino-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Vaka Restaurant there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Latin American & Caribbean (2), Bars & Pubs (2), and Pizza (1).
Competition is healthy: 4 other restaurants are within a mile and 11 within three miles. The closest is King Lobster, 0.2 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeEl Taller< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanAttika Restaurant0.3 mi
- PizzaBrothers Pizza Lawrence0.5 mi
- Bars & PubsSpicket River Brewery0.5 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Vaka Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Monday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Thursday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM.
Is Vaka Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, Vaka Restaurant is open on Sundays: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM.
Where is Vaka Restaurant located?
Vaka Restaurant is located at 337 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840.
What is the phone number of Vaka Restaurant?
You can call Vaka Restaurant at (978) 655-7278.
Does Vaka Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Vaka Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Vaka Restaurant?
The typical price range at Vaka Restaurant is $30 to $40 per person. Menu prices range from $3.66 to $195.20.
Does Vaka Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, Vaka Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is Vaka Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Vaka Restaurant open late?
Yes – Vaka Restaurant is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Vaka Restaurant?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Vaka Restaurant. Nearby options include El Taller (< 0.1 mi), Wendy's (0.1 mi), and Attika Restaurant (0.3 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Vaka Restaurant?
4 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is King Lobster, 0.2 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
