The Beehive

★★★★☆ 3.7 (2515) • $$

"Omggggg! Now this place is a hidden gem!!!! We chanced not having reservations here and lucked out!! We arrived around 7:30, minutes before the music was to start and sat in the area. It was a great experience!! The musicians were amazing !!! We ordered the following food... *MUSSELS FRITES, LEMONGRASS, COCONUT MILK, LINGUICIA SAUSAGE, BREAD This was soooo tasty and plentiful!!! *DRY AGED BURGER, MALT ONION JAM, VERMONT CHEDDAR, AIOLI with BACON and truffle fries This burger was huge and yummy! * ROASTED CHICKEN, LEMON, GARLIC WHIPPED RED POTATOES, BROCCOLI This entree was on the healthy side but delicious. lol Overall, the entrees we ordered were great choices. We ended up leftovers to enjoy later. The music experience was AWESOME!! Our server Andrea was very kind and pleasant. We appreciate that. An amazing experience here!!! Look forward to dining here again and enjoying music!!!!!"

Boston Sail Loft

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1626) • $$

"This area is popping on the weekends! Parking is difficult so we ended up just paying for the lot ($18+) after circling around the block a few times. We arrived fairly late at night around 9:30pm and were seated right away. Service was good and food came out quickly. We ordered Clam Chowder based on reviews and it did not disappoint! We also ordered the New England Lobster Roll, which I thought was overpriced but good enough. The fries were nice because they were crispy and thick. After eating we walked around North End to explore the area. Definitely worth checking out if you are a tourist here!"

Parish Cafe & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (1619) • $$

"A hit every time. BIG sandwiches with generous sides... but don't miss the onion rings either. Beer selection is great, service is great. Ambience is pub-ish but I find a variety of people of all ages here. Vegetarians should note that substitutions for sandwiches are the best way to get a good combo. Don't settle for anything, and keep in mind both the exceptional truffle and exceptional saffron aiolis. Bon apetit! I can't wait to go back."

Zaftigs Delicatessen - Brookline

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1777) • $$

"Whenever I go home I try my best to hit up this spot for breakfast. The Banana Pancakes and challah French Toast with a side of Applewood smoked Bacon is my go-to. The Corned Beef Hash was delicious too and the poached egg was done to perfection. Service is always spot-on efficient without making you feel rush, although they often have a line of people waiting to get in. Parking is street only - so it's best to come early enough to find parking. They don't take reservations but you can call ahead and inquire as to how long the wait is ahead of time. Respectfully Reviewed."

Alden & Harlow

★★★★☆ 4 (1561) • $$$

"Service was great as well as atmosphere. The dishes are the small plates made for sharing. They recommend 2 per person which I think is a bit much. Everything we tried was delicious. Mixes of things I would not think of..smoked carrots on a mix of rhubarb and fennel. Scallops...a beef dish and the sweet potato dish...sorry for not knowing the exact names but everything was delicious."

Saus

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1344) • $$

"This is a late night review. I was meeting a friend for a late caching up session. Well let me tell you the fries and beers made for a great social lubricant!The fries are delicious and you should eat a lot of them. Also buy local beer (just as a general rule). I wish I had been here during regular meal time so I could have tried more food!The only thing that I did not care for was the beer and ice cream combo. It just didn't gel. But I am glad I tried it."

Boston Burger

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1302) • $$

"Amazing CUSTOM SHAKES. And these shakes look as good as they taste. When I go to Boston this is the must go to location every-time. Try the shakes trust me they are out of this world with flavor and smooth. They always hit the spot freshly made. BOSTON BURGER #1 Service is great very attentive staff. Very knowledgeable of the menu and the place is always clean. Great atmosphere!! West vs East These SHAKES win everyday!!"

The Publick House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1290) • $$

"Great place. Parking is a bit tight so perhaps grab a Lyft. Food was superb and the portion sizes were massive. Great value. So many great beers as well. Cozy atmosphere too. Take a chance in this place you will be happy you did."

Stephanie's On Newbury

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (1858) • $$

"I loved everything about Stephanie's from the food to the ambience to the service! Incredible all the wayFood: we ordered the cheesy corn bread for the table which was delicious. It came with maple butter which was absolutely delectable. For my main I ordered the mac and cheese lobster which was also amazing! Very heavy! I recommend splitting this with someone next time you are here. The lobster tasted so goodService: amazing and really kind waitress! She even helped split our checks down to dividing the price of shared items like the cheesy corn breadAmbience: this is right on Newbury with a beautiful view. Inside is big with loads of spacePrice: fair prices given quality and portion sizes!"

Area Four

★★★★☆ 4 (1102) • $$

"We came here for a quick meal. The service was good. The food came out reasonably. We got carnivore, classical margarita and mushroom & Fontina. We always got drinks. The pizza tasted delicious. You could taste the smoke from the brick oven. You can taste the Quality in the ingredients. Price was fine. Would come back"

Cheers

★★★★☆ 3.5 (1255) • $$

"Ok, so this might be a tourist trap but I don't care, I liked it! We happened to arrive about 45-mins before they opened and a line started forming so we jumped in. We were part of the first group in and opted to sit downstairs at the original bar (you can continue on through back up the stairs if you want to grab a drink in the TV Show set replica bar. Service was efficient - they've got this down to a science. Our group went with a Boston Lager for the first round and they came in an icy cold mug - a perfect way to beat the heat! They've got food if you're hungry, but if you want to just grab one beer for the experience and take off, that's cool, too! Don't forget to check out the little gift shop before you leave!"

Boston Burger - Somerville

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1011) • $$

"Just Do it! Include Boston Burger into your plans. I saw the pics. I thought to myself this place has catchy shakes- their food can't be good. I was wrong. I am admitting it. Sorry Boston Burger Company for my judgement.2 kids, one adult. 3 cookie dough shakes $51 later- no regrets. The cup rolled in vanilla frosting. Cookie cereal bites meticulously lined up in the frosting. A skewer in the shake topped with an ice cream sandwich and a god of cookie dough. Oh wait want more dough, no worries! Dough inside the shake and an extra gob on the side! Chocolate syrup, whit cream and a cherry! It was what cookie dough dreams are made of! The food... The pulled pork egg rolls with fried Mac and cheese... There for it! But the win was the dip they served it with! The 420 burger split three ways because I knew th se kids cannot handle the shake and their own burger! And it was a good assumption. The burger was delicious! Their bbq sauce was very flavorful. Their coleslaw- win! I love a coleslaw that's juicy. The kids loved their potato chips (pretty sure they make their own- cape cod style.)Pro tips: kids can't finish the shakes and the merch is hilarious"

Cambridge Common

★★★★☆ 3.8 (792)

"Cambridge Commons is a local restaurant and bar with good service and nice ambiance. When in Cambridge visiting my sister it's always the place they default to. The food offerings are your typical bar type fare. I would say the food is average but the overall experience is always pleasant. We ordered some salads, chicken sandwich, grain bowl, steak fajitas and tater tots. The tots had a bit of a smokey taste to it and my grain bowl was very bland side, but all the ingredients were fresh. The rest of the group enjoyed their food, so I'm giving Cambridge Common a solid 4 star rating."

The Warren Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (658) • $$

"We decided to give the Warren Tavern a try last night to grab some food before heading to the Halloween festivities we had planned later in the night. For drinks, we tried the allagash white beer, blueberry mule, & the pumpkin spice latte martini. All the drinks were amazing, 10/10 would recommend all of the ones we tried! For food we ordered the clam chowder, wings, two orders of crab cakes, a dozen raw oysters, nachos, & lobster mac & cheese. Everything was pretty good... only thing I would say is salt & pepper is definitely needed, a little bland but not bad. Clam chowder is creamy-- everyone seemed to enjoy this dish. I liked that it was creamy but it a fluffy consistency & a little too light for my liking. I usually enjoy a creamy & heavier consistency. Lobster Mac had lots of lobster! Again, salt & pepper is much appreciated but still good. My favorite thing we ordered was the pumpkin spice latte martini! It was DIVINE & simply just perfect. Parking was a bit hard to find but if you can snag a spot outside or in the nearby streets (all mostly street parking), you're golden."

Cask'n Flagon

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (744) • $$

"Came to Cask'n Flagon for the first time with my girlfriend last night, and left feeling very satisfied! We walked in on a Friday around dinner time, and were seated right away. At first glance, it was a bit loud and crowded (as expected for a sports bar), but the waitstaff took us to a more secluded area within the restaurant (might I mention, unprompted) which was more quiet. This was appreciated! The service was phenomenal, and all of the waitstaff was very friendly. Our food came quick (within 20 minutes) and it was MIGHTY delicious! My girlfriend and I split the Buffalo chicken wrap and grilled chicken focaccia sandwiches. We each order one entree so we could share and split them! On the side we got fries and a Caesar salad-- the salad was a substitute and we were able to order it without any extra charge! The portions were perfect, the food was fresh, and amazing. The grilled chicken sandwich was extremely flavorful and the pesto sauce was one of the best I've ever had. The Buffalo chicken wrap was very good, but slightly messy. The fries were average and the salad was good, but I would've liked a little bit more dressing! Overall, we had a great time here, and will definitely be back!"

Strega Italiano - Seaport

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (697) • $$$

"The last time I was at a conference in Seaport was around 2017, and at the time, there really wasn't much there, so I was happily surprised to see how built up the area was. Strega is an old school north end institution, and I was surprised they had a location here. We had a very large party, which they were able to accommodate. Drinks: - Seaport mai tai: a bit sweet - Jeremy's Manhattan: spirit drivenFood: - Burrata: with grilled focaccia, pesto - Grilled octopus: good char and texture, really liked the squid ink aioli - Fritto misto: a huge plate - Cavatelli e salciccia: generous on the sausage, good flavor, good texture but not quite the same as the thicker type of cavatelli I'm used to Desserts: all best for sharing except the affogato - Affogato: classic, with biscotti - Torta di cioccolato: intense, good but definitely meant for sharing - Key lime pie: also huge- Berry crumble: served warm It was a different feel from the north end location. Portions were big, and j would recommend ordering family style. It's nice to see more options in seaport."

Ramsay's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (544) • $$$$

"When I'm in Boston I love to come here. Our server Lucas was amazing. Friendly n courteous. We came for lunch, we had started w a mimosa so good. Then oysters, petite beef Wellington n CT lobster roll. And of course we had yo finish w sticky toffee pudding ! It's to die for."

Lee's Burger Place

★★★★☆ 4.3 (377)

"Best burger in Boston hands down! Whenever I am craving a giant, the size of my face, mouth watering burger, it has to be a burger from Lee's burgers! This location is not that big but it has a few tables and stools to dine in. It's an order at the counter and if you dine in they bring you your food to the table. My bf and I were craving juicy burgers so we drove up to Lee's. It was busy Saturday night, they had a lot of pick up and orders to go but we found a table to sit and dine in.I ordered the usual which is the two patty Lee's burger and my bf got their other signature burger.The fries came out first and they were perfect! They were super crispy and thick just how I like them.Our burgers came out next and they came out nice and hot! My Lee's burger was neatly wrapped up to keep it together because it was fully loaded! My burger was packed with bacon,peppers, grilled onions, fried egg and french fries and it was amazing! It was challenging to keep it together as I enjoyed every bite but I managed to devour it just fine. It really hit the spot!"

Devlin's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (503)

"Not sure why Devlin's only has 3 and 1/2 stars. I had a solid 4 and 1/2 star experience here for lunch on a weekday. I will go with a round up 5 to help their average. I looked at some of the negative reviews and saw two themes ... people who don't write many reviews and brunch. Take that for what it is worth. I was impressed with all the seating here. Very chill vibe and space thru out. They also played some good tunes when I was in. Maybe the highlight for me was that Devlin's has a really great outdoor area. Seems perfect for taking advantage of the nice days in the Northeast. I am from MA but live in Miami now ...and know how much you want to take advantage of all the nice days in this neck of the woods. I experienced Exceptional service ...from the time I was greeted thru the whole meal, I could not have asked for more. Gabriella waited on me and she was perfect, very efficient and friendly. I ordered a couple of IPAs and a Reuben. I asked for a modification on my sandwich. There was no problem with that and it came out as requested. I noticed some Vegan friendly options on the whole menu. I would take my vegan lovers here. I saw some Fried Plantain Tacos that looked perfect for them on the menu. Overall two thumbs up. Devlin's hit the spot. Cheers."

The Avenue

★★★★☆ 3.9 (443) • $

"The Ave is such a vibe. We came for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was packed. Poppin. In the best way possible (it's important to note that it wasn't slow service because it was packed but more so it was very cool to see a place so busy on a Wednesday full of people of all ages). They also have an outdoor seating option right on comm ave which was also full because it was a beautiful night out! Go figure. :)We got the buffalo wings, waffle fries (a must order) and the nachos. The Buffalo wings were oh so good. Not overboard spicy but also definitely still had a Buffalo wing kick to them. The waffle fries are so good here -- one of my favorite menu items. You can even order them with a cheese and bacon topping too. The nachos were HUGE and sooo filling and loaded with toppings which is a major plus. They also have promo nights on Wednesday's and Thursday's and their kitchen it's open until 1am!! That's hard to come by in Boston. Fabulous spot, friendly stuff, good vibes, good music, this list goes on."

To Beirut

★★★★☆ 4.2 (368) • $

"Primarily a take-out place, though there is seating and restrooms available. No table service: you order, grab a seat, then pick it up when ready. Service is friendly and prompt. We ordered a falafel plate and the vegetarian platter; they were solid and serviceable, no real complaints - but also nothing to write home about. The falafels were nicely crispy on the outside but also kind of dense on the inside. Next time we'll try some of their shwarma and kebabs as we heard those are pretty good and update this review."

Belle's Burgers and Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 3.8 (446) • $$

""Yeehaw" was the first word that popped in my head when I walked into this establishment! this has a nice western theme to it and they have a great selections of burgers in terms of meat Angus ,grass fed,impossible burger. I really enjoyed my Angus burger with Swiss cheese and onions, and I literally woofed it down they also had the fresh sweet potato fries, but next time I'm gonna try the hand cut regular fries because this is what they're known for. I also had their freshly orange spritzer. So refreshing! I will definitely come back here again."

Menotomy Grill & Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.5 (471) • $$

"We were staying at the hotel next door and came over to get a late dinner. The place was busy, but there is lots of seating and we were seated within a few minutes. The interior and ambiance were great, with a large bar area and huge table area. The open kitchen is always fun to watch. Our server was attentive and everything came out in good time. We had the fried pickle appetizer, the beet arugula salad, and chicken fingers with fries. All the food was really good. The pickles tasted either homemade or refrigerator pickles. The coating was maybe a little thick, but crispy. These were chips, served with a fantastic spicy remoulade. My picky daughter didn't love them, but I did. If I was hungrier and not dieting, I would have eaten them all!I loved the beet salad. Yellow and red beet chunks surrounded a fresh bed of arugula and greens with walnut sized perfectly fried goat cheese balls and macadamia nuts. It was dressed with a light balsamic vinaigrette. The dressing wasn't strong or oily and I either could have used a little more or maybe I should have used a dash of salt & pepper. The salad was great though and I really enjoyed it. The chicken fingers were 4 big pieces of crispy breast meat tenders with good fries. My daughter loved these. This is a great place in Arlington and if ever in the area again, I would definitely stop in!"

Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

★★★★☆ 3.7 (419) • $$$

"On Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4 and 7 pm, Carrie Nation offers $1 oysters. Unable to resist the allure of such value, I went to Carrie Nation on a Wednesday at 4pm. Predictably, staff seemed unoccupied and I sat myself at the bar immediately. I ordered a dozen oysters, which arrived promptly. They seemed fresh, plump, and delicious, given that the day's oysters originated from the East Coast. Apparently, the origin varies by day or several days. A couple had a bit of grit, but at this price point, I overlooked such a detail.The oysters arrived with 4 garnishes - lemon, cocktail sauce w/horseradish, a spicy mignonette, and a tart and garlicky mignonette. Personally, I preferred a dash of lemon and horseradish.Additionally, the establishment had Maine Lunch IPA on tap for $11. Any place w/this IPA already receives an elevated standing in my mind.In summary, for happy hour oysters, consider Carrie Nation."

The Washington Square Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (358)

"High end Irish style pub. Spendy, but this is Brookline. That being said....the food and cocktails are on point. Beet salad, corn fritters, steak, and my dessert were amazing. Staff lovely and accommodating. Great bar, small dining room l, some outdoor seating as well. Would be a good date place."

Harry's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (391) • $$

Victoria's Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (496) • $$

"*** 11/2019 ***A seasonal specials sheet caught my eye.The Pumpkin Bisque with smoke gouda $5.99 bowl was savory tasty rich, but served lukewarm instead of hot.Both Victoria's Hangover Burger $13.99 (8 oz Angus beef patty topped with a fried egg, smoked bacon, American cheese, smother with black pepper maple syrup aioli) and Victoria's Breakfast Sandwich $10.99 (2 fried eggs, melted pepper jack cheese, famous turkey hash, topped with chipotle mayo) were served on a jumbo English muffin. Both were pretty good. I was just bummed that somehow I always seem to end up with the short end of the stick with my portion of french fries, which by the way, was terrific on this visit.Off the regular menu, the breakfast burrito (shaved sirloin with two scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and pepper jack cheese $10.49) was missing something. It just wasn't particularly well flavored, and the beef came out a bit tough. The portion sufficed though.*** 12/2019 ***New seasonal specials sheet, though there wasn't one on our table, so I borrowed the one I spotted at an empty table not too far away.Two of us ended up sharing two of the specials:Shashuka $14.99This famous breakfast dish from Israel is a delicious mix of 2 poached eggs, smothered with mozzarella and gouda cheese, in a homemade tomato sauce spiced with onions, garlic, cilantro and paprika... Served with a side of toast and homefries or hash browns.Huevos Rancheros $14.99This famous breakfast dish from Mexico is a delicious mix of 2 eggs any style, served with avocado, black beans, cilantro, topped with salsa and shredded cheddar on a corn tortilla.Another friend later commented that traditionally, shashuka is vegetarian, the eggs are cooked in the tomato sauce, and there is no cheese in it.Victoria's may not have been traditional, but somehow the mix with the potato cubes found beneath the gooey saucy cheese with lovely bits of onion and unannounced yet welcome basil leaves was quite tasty, rich, and filling.The other dish was enjoyed by our resident vegetarian. Visually, it was a bit deconstructed a plating, with the tortillas arriving the form of two folded tortilla shells, which we found out could be swapped out for pita upon request. I made myself a breakfast tortilla with my shell.Of the two, I preferred the Shashuka, but if recollections serve me well, I think I may revisit Victoria's Breakfast Sandwich sooner, if it continues to remain on their special roster.*** 1/2020 ***Guess the hash browns were short lived. They weren't offered on this visit when a bunch of ordered omelettes for lunch.The breakfast potatoes were quite good, and they filled the New Market Veggie $10.99 (minus the jalapenos please) quite well with crisp firm vegetables, which made it feel like a sensible healthy option. A DC however wasn't crazy about the sweetened marinade used in their fried chicken.Even though the steak tips in my Victoria's Steak Sandwich on Ciabatta $11.99 came north of the requested medium rare, the meat was still quite pleasantly tender.I've been hankering lately to give their French Toast a try, and only recently realized that their Eggs & Cakes $8.99 come with either pancakes OR french toast ($5.99 a la carte for 2 pieces) with 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes or grits, and choice of toast. Hmmm...No more Monthly Specials for now it seems."

Redstone American Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (438) • $$

"Becca was awesome. It's at a great location plenty of parking for free. The Establishment itself is so beautiful, they have outdoor seating and a patio that has a fireplace. The boots are very comfy and super spacious. We went for my daughter's 18th birthday, the food was all right. I had the crusted haddock, there's this sauce that comes on it that I didn't particularly like. I didn't like the crust on the haddock as well so I barely ate it. My asparagus was good, and the mashed potatoes are delicious as well. I couldn't decide between the meatloaf and the haddock so I ended up getting a headache and the meatloaf to go. This is where I messed up I should have went with the meatloaf because it was so freaking good. I suggest that on the menu above anything else. I also tried the burger the salmon and the rotisserie chicken. I sampled a little bit of everybody's food and trust me the meatloaf is the best. Becca suggested this Sauvignon Blanc and it was really good so shout out to her"

Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (462) • $$

"We walked in without reservations on a Saturday night. House was full (45 min waits) and bar was packed. We were about to leave when Emilia (?) the hostess tracked us down in the lobby and told us two people were leaving the outdoor bar right now and if we waited a few seconds we'd have two chairs. That she saw what was going on outside, followed us and smilingly informed us of this made two very tired people's night. The bar staff outside were having a great time working (hard to call it work when you love what you do and they did). They were fun and attentive. The food was great. Short ribs and schrod dinner. The drinks were a tonic after a long day. When we're back in Quincy, we'll be back."

Woody's Grill and Tap

★★★★☆ 4 (332) • $$

"Now this is a great, neighborhood bar and hangout. -good craft beer selection on tap and in the frigid. They had my favorite Fiddlehead IPA and an Exhibit A IPA on tap. Prices were reasonable for being so close to Fenway park. -Friendly staff and good service. - good spacing to sit for drop-ins or groups of 2-8. - good place to watch the Sox play. Note they only sell beer and wines: they don't do hard liquor."

Harry's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (360) • $$

"OMG! What a fabulous brunch! We over ordered but were happy with everything we ate. Had the scrambled eggs, which came with scallions in it - love that! Also had the Cinnamon Roll French toast - devine! The BLT Avocado toast was fabulous! We only ate half of what we ordered but enjoyed it the next day. This place was not packed like many Boston area brunch places so as of right now it's a hidden gem. I will definitely go back with a big appetite!Service was great!"

@Union

★★★★☆ 3.7 (377)

"I was looking for a brunch spot that served alcohol with our meal. @union checked all the boxes and was an awesome surprise for everyone in my group. I started brunch with the Drunken Pumpkin Latte, which was a great way to kick off the meal. However, the highlight of the brunch was the Bulgogi Benedict. I know, I know, you are saying to yourself that I must have had one too many of those Drunken Pumpkin Lattes! Yep, you heard right - Bulgogi Benedict. This was an amazing dish with an English muffin and poached egg topped with Korean Beef Bulgogi and hollandaise sauce. All of the flavors worked! Pro tip - skip the breakfast potatoes. They were not worth the calories. I was worried that it would be crowded at 10 am, but the colleges were still on Christmas break, so we lucked out with a parking spot on the street right in front of the restaurant and immediate seating. I wish that a restaurant like @union can be found everywhere I travel!"

Strega Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.6 (395) • $$$$

"It was a slow, hot night. We enjoyed the tomato carpaccio. It was phenomenal. Seriously - get the tomato carpaccio. We then shared the meatballs with whipped ricotta. The server was attentive. The place was spotless.Again, get the tomato carpaccio."

The Fours

★★★★☆ 3.7 (365) • $$

"Great visit at The Fours. We went at 7pm on a Monday so it was not busy at all. Immediately seated and staff were very friendly. Seating was nice and vibes were great. Food came out relatively fast. Boston Scrod was delicious: flaky and flavorful. The ritz cracker topping was interesting but went well regardless. Fries were nicely cooked. Onion rings were also nice. Honestly, no complaints. Prices were reasonable (expect to pay $15-20 for a dish, $10-15 for an appetizer). It was a wonderful dinner and a great place to hang out with a big group of people. Highly recommend!"

Dillon's

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (599) • $$

"Great place to watch games and enjoy a beer for lunch. The southwest bowl was great an healthy. Amanda the bartender helped us and answered all the questions we had about the menu. Mozzarella sticks were very good with the vodka sauce!!"