I kept hearing how good the Pauper's Pantry was so went to try it. The service was amazing. Our…read moreserver was attentive and friendly. The menu had so many options and there were also quite a few specials offered. I enjoyed the braised short ribs with mushroom risotto. It was so delicious! My friend had a special of stuffed spaghetti squash. It is cozy with an eclectic atmosphere and a variety of music playing. Absolutely going back again!

Came here for the jazz brunch on Sunday. It was my first time visiting and it won't be my last. Our…read moreserver Mary was delightful. We started off with the yogurt parfait plate as an appetizer. The fruit was delicious. I got the maple latte and the short rib eggs Benedict. The latte was delicious and reminded me of my recent trip to Canada. The eggs Benny was absolutely scrumptious. The establishment is clean and very cute. There are couches by the windows where you can sit and enjoy coffee and good conversation. I can't wait for my next visit!

We eat here 6-7 times a year, more than anywhere else. Always great food and even better service…read more Love the chicken parm. Decent beer prices. Large bar and plenty of TVs. Always accommodating as well.

The food was excellent, service was great and the ambiance was what I would expect from a local…read moretavern. Live music on a Friday night, place was packed but it didn't feel it. Definitely a gem in a small town!

Dario's Ristorante is a pleasant modern family-run Italian restaurant on old Main Street in…read moreFitchburg MA, open every evening starting at 4pm. (Apr 2026) For dinner, we had a baby-spinach salad with crushed walnuts, moist dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola, and sweet zingy raspberry vinaigrette. And rich tender spinach, basil, and tomato tortellini, in a creamy garlic sauce. Their Mussels Fra-Diavlo were fresh tender and juicy, sauteed in garlic olive oil, with crushed red peppers and rich Pomodoro sauce. We loved their brightly-flavored chicken piccata, pan-sautéed in light fresh-tasting olive oil, with white-wine lemon-butter sauce, tasty little capers, and melt-in-your-mouth artichoke hearts. Served over creamy risotto. So good! Our server, Maybelline is the nicest best ever, with a great sense of humor. We were happy to see Dario's busy in the early evening on a Friday (Apr 2026). Their dishes are so good, each perfectly prepared and delicious. They rival any we've had in that big Olde Towne on the harbor :-). We hope that Dario's Ristorante is part of a resurgence of good food spots in this part of town.

This was our second visit The first visit was great, the second visit disappointing. The main dish…read morewas meh and tasteless, almost like it was warmed in a microwave. The bruschetta was different than most, but okay. The dessert, tiramisu, was the best part of the meal. I was not familiar with the brands of Cabernet, and I wanted a glass of Rodney Strong, but it was not available by the glass. I settled for the server's recommendation. It was fine. The server was excellent and attentive. We walked away thinking that the 5 star experience we previously had, was now a 2 star and at a premium.

The welcome and service was fantastic! Sarah Rogers is an exceptional server and everyone could not…read morehave been more pleasant. The food was fantastic! I had the eggs Irish and enjoyed every bite. A luscious hollandaise on perfectly poached eggs and a scrumptious corned beef hash. My wife had the french toast with bacon. Both were cooked perfectly and topped with the classic Parkers maple syrup.

Lovely barn full of wonderful real maplewood "slices" tables, a fun and cozy ambiance with several…read moretchotchkes, signs, and memorabilia for decor. Anna was our server with a smile: pots of maple coffee, and of course breakfast for all. I had the Eggs Irish, a delicious twist on the classic Benedict with corned beef hash and tasted the apple cider pancakes a friend had... very yummy! The chicken and waffles was crispy, the pancakes huge and delicious, and the maple syrup served in individual nip bottles. Portions are generous and fit well with the welcoming ambiance. The lovely gift shop is on the side of the main building, you get there through a covered bridge on the pathway. Get there early, it's a very popular breakfast place and fills up fast!

Classic diner feel. Tight space, noisy and welcoming. Went for Sunday brunch and it was very busy…read morebut staff got us seated quickly and we were served fast. Large menu with so much to chose from. Food was hot and delicious! Portions are large and everyone in our party was happy. You can call ahead for reservations so I would recommend doing that!

I'm honestly new to this dinner but wow was I impressed. The singular pancake I got would've been…read moreenough to feed my family! Haha not really but it's huge. The hot chocolate didn't taste watered down like other places and if you come you have to try their homemade cinnamon rolls! Never tasted anything like it. Kind servers, service was slow but I understand it was a busy day on Easter. Restaurant vibe feels very homey like I'm in my grandmas house but I love it.

Eggplant Fries!!! OMG they are yummy. Sorry no, pics we ate them too fast…read more Friday night got right in and served right away.

Been going here for years. After COVID prices went up. OK. But now they are so over priced I will…read morenot be back. Food is good, but not better than several other Italian Restaurants in Southern NH where same meal is half as much!! Four star price for a 2 star value.

I recently had a surprise 75th birthday celebration for my wife with about 50 guests. Everything…read moreabout the event was wonderful - the setting [the garden room], the food, the service and the staff. I highly recommend them for any event you may have. Jophn OKeefe

We had a phenomenal night of drinks, food, and legendary musicians at The Bull Run, Shirley, MA…read more(Apr 2026)! Their huge 275-seat event space was packed at tables for 4 to 8, for the two 1-hour sets of Live Dead & Brothers Band, an Allman Brothers - Grateful Dead group of legacy musicians from those bands and families!!! An authentic rockin' performance! They opened hot, with Feelin' Alright and Truckin', and ended hot with Midnight Rider, Ramblin' Man, and Jessica, with around 14 more between. The acoustics were excellent at our table, and we also took up our share of the crowded dance area :-) Their tour continues at least through Dec 2026. Our tickets were about $50 each. Service was fast and friendly, and they let us pull up one more chair for our group of nine. You can get crafted beers and cocktails. We settled in with ice cold regional beers, which honestly are just as distinctive as fancy craft beers. We got some food to share off their "concert menu", too. An entrée-size dish of rich creamy homemade Mac & Cheese, made with tasty aged Grafton Cheddar, soft slightly-al-dente curly Cavatappi pasta tubes, not-overcooked green beans, as i recall, crisply crusted with lightly-maple breadcrumbs. Very flavorful and satisfying. A sweet fresh bright Autumn Salad of greens, pecans, and bright beets, in tart vinaigrette. And juicy "Bull Run Classic" burgers with crisp lettuce, tasty firm tomato, mildly-sharp red onion, and, for one of them, an add-on of rich cheddar, all on a cloud-like brioche bun. They do ask for $20 per person food/beverage minimum for all shows, essentially an entree or a couple beverages each. That's about what we had planned to order anyway :-) This place knocked us out with their dedication to farm-to-table ingredients, sourced from more than 25 regional farms named on the dinner menu. We've never seem such an extensive list of the actual sources. Very cool! The Bull Run has been a tavern since 1741, named after the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, (or in another version, named for a brawl in the tavern at the same time :-), and has been run by the Guercios extended-family since 1946. It was a stop on the stagecoach route and a gathering place for the Revolutionary war. We loved the original wood, structure, and décor. The fireplaces were lovely. It's a huge venue. Bull Run has live music every week, and they're open Wed-Sun, but watch their schedule because dates vary, sometimes one day that week, sometimes all four! This show was in their 275-seat room. There's at least one larger room for around 400. Theres a little parking along Rt 2A, and much more out back across the covered bridge. Dont be put off by the rustic exterior. We loved this legendary performance at a legendary restaurant!

Great new business in Templeton. Templeton Café and Pub took over JK Crossroads if you're familiar…read morewith the area. We popped in last night to check out the new changes and really enjoyed our evening. Ambience is great, some changes to decor brightens up the inside and the new furniture is great. Now food. Best burger I've had in a while. I ordered the Maple Bourbon burger (can't recall the exact name) and it was delicious to the last bite. Our party also enjoyed the Buffalo tenders, French Toast chicken sandwich and some chicken wings. The selection of beer could be a little bigger, but we found something we all enjoyed. Have patience as the staff and crew get settled in but rest assured, the food is worth it! We will be back!

We were just looking for a lunch stop along route 2 and we were lucky enough to find the Templeton…read moreCafe and Pub. Everything was great: the food was excellent, the service great, and the restaurant and facilities spotless. We'll keep this place in mind for future trips.

Not sure how or why this place doesn't have better ratings. Everything was 5 stars here.. the…read moreservice, all the food, drinks and the setting of the restaurant was so nice. My boyfriend, 1 year old daughter & I came in to try the food as we were staying less than 10 mins down the road at Great Wolf Lodge. The pecan rolls & corn fritters were amazing!!! Especially dipped in the maple syrup! We got a kids chicken tenders & fries which was a great portion! Fish & chips & teriyaki steak tips with fries. We were starving after swimming all day and ate every bit because of how great all the food was. Nice beers to choose from & I had a yummy pomegranate marg. They were so accommodating of our overtired toddler as well. Thank you to our server Cera for doing a great job! When we're in the area, we will definitely return. We almost didn't come here because the reviews didn't all look great but we are SO glad we tried it! If you have a good experience here definitely urging you to leave a nice review (: Also love the ambiance of downstairs with cozy tables , warm lighting and the nice fireplace. Beautiful little spot in the winter and if you listen you can hear the brook running outside

Old world charm, with wooden beams, wide plank wood flooring, and multiple dining areas. Yard in…read morethe back makes for an intimate wedding venue. Generous food portions. Bread basket includes the pecan rolls the restaurant is known for, and corn fritters (yum!) We liked the spinach artichoke dip and chicken broccoli alfredo (which came with a humongous piece of fried breaded chicken). The southwest chicken salad was okay, the chicken was a bit dry and the ranch dressing was a bit thicker than I expected, but the corn and avocado made up for this. The food took a while to come out but our server was great.

Went to support a musician friend who was playing there. The food was very good. It's always a…read morepleasure to find good BBQ in unexpected places. The waitress was very helpful and made some recommendations. It was a little quiet, but not for a weeknight.

The bottom line …read more.. Positives: The atmosphere here is great-ish ... It feels like a roadhouse where you can get some relief from a hot day while coming in and having a few beers with friends. Good music on the playlist. Negatives: The food is, at best, average ... despite shockingly high prices, even in the hyper inflationary 2020's. You'll notice in the parking lot ... Lots of jacked up pick-up trucks, classic muscle cars, etc. The crowd here is as you'd expect for the border of NH and blue collar MA. The best way to describe the average clientele would be hard drinking, loud laughing 'Live Free or Die Massholes'. Upon entering, this place felt like a classic roadhouse ... dark and cave-like in places but with a large row of windows letting the sun flood into that particular area. It felt a little like a Texas desert Roadhouse in a shabby chic kind of way. The bar area is where I sat and right away, I was hot with the foul and pungent odor of years worth of spilled beer. You know that sour 'vinegar' smell that one would expect from a fraternity house carpet? It's here ... and it's bad. As John Taffer or Gordon Ramsay would scream ... This place needs a good cleaning! The beers here are $7 - $12 each, depending on what you get. They have some Michelob Light-esque draft specials. You are given the choice of 16 or 22 oz. beers and the glasses are chilled. Props for that. The bartender was a little frosty. He seemed more cordial to regulars ... but he was kind of short and matter of fact with me, at one point losing patience as I debated the menu and walked away mid-order without saying anything, only to return a few minutes later. The television situation was odd. The World Cup was on ... Every bar in the US was showing the games. Every television above the bar was broadcasting Keno numbers. Only one television, which was mounted on a side wall broadcasted the soccer game and to see it, everyone had to turn their head and look at a spot 6 inches above the bar top, so you were essentially staring right into the eyes of the people sitting next to you. Creepy. The food here was unfortunate. I think of places like Franklin BBQ in Texas and using 'Texas BBQ' to describe this place, after trying the food, is akin to the most egregious online dating exaggeration ever made. Imagine seeing a photo of a modelesque, jacked person with a full head of hair online ... and the person who showed up was a paunchy, middle-aged balding dude using pictures from 20 years ago. That's how expecting Texas BBQ ends up vs. what you actually get. There's nothing wrong with the food. It's edible ... which is more than some BBQ places can claim. However* it's all dry AF, probably smoked overnight ... taken out in the early morning ... and your brisket or pulled pork has been sitting for 6 - 8 hours under a heat lamp. The sides are made quickly ... the $7 Mac and cheese was basically spiral pasta with a white cheese sauce poured over it. Edible but I'd rather get freshly made Kraft Mac and Cheese. The $7 loaded tots ... a small cup of tater tots with a similar white cheese sauce drizzled over them and a couple of bacon bits on top. The $20 pulled pork was dry ... some big pieces, some chopped pieces. Based on other reviews I decided to avoid the more expensive brisket, which was probably a good move, given the dry pulled pork. I tasted (or smelled in the parking lot) no smokiness. As someone who lived in the South and often ate real BBQ ... You know it when you get the authentic stuff because you burp up smokey taste for the better part of the night after eating true roadside BBQ. This was more like Trader Joe's reheated BBQ. Food and restaurant costs are rising so fast these days, I have absolutely no idea what is normal and what is high. Based on other interactions with menus ... I believe these to be on the high side. $20 for a burger ... $20 - $30 for a single BBQ meat ... $15 - $25 for a BBQ sandwich ... $6 - $7 for a side. I had the pulled pork single meat, which came with two sides and a beer. My total, before tip, was $35. The bartender got a 20% tip, because that's my minimum. But he deserved maybe 10%. Beyond the somewhat dickish attitude ....he didn't ask or bring me any BBQ sauce (a necessity for the dry, bland meat) or Ketchup.. I had to walk over to a table and get some. He never checked in to see how my food was. No small talk ... no 'Can I get you anything else?'. Tipping culture in the US sucks because if you leave any less than 20% for bad service, you get chased into the parking lot. So that's my review in a nutshell. Would I return? Probably not ... unless I was meeting friends for beers. The food value just wasn't there for me. There seemed to be a lot of regulars, so it can't be all bad (although majority of other 3-star reviews seem accurate) The bottom line is that this is a better bar than a restaurant. It's cool and feels like a good recreation of a fun roadhouse.