Per person, pre fixe menu includes: bread + butter, a salad, and 2 rounds of steak frites…read more I went with some friends on a Thursday evening so it wasn't very busy. The service was great and the staff were friendly. It wasn't very loud, however, we did choose to sit outside because the weather was nice. Parking: street parking hard to come by, but there are garages and parking lots near by (part of the square) that offer free parking! Food: The rustic bread was warm, had a crunchy crust, and was soft and fluffy inside. The butter was softened and easy to spread. The salad had fresh greens, pretty standard salad with some sort of vinegar-based dressing The highlight of the steak frites for me was the frites. The fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and salted very well. The steak was pretty good, but didn't stand out to me as much as I thought it would. I'm guessing the secret sauce has mushroom and Worcestershire sauce in it. It wasn't overpowering and complemented the dish well. The apple pie wasn't too sweet and had a nice flaky pie crust.

I saw a video on Instagram about their 25-cent brunch cocktails and honestly thought it was too…read moregood to be true, so we had to check it out for ourselves. I'm happy to report--it was real, and we had a great brunch! We made a reservation, were seated without any issues, and the service was attentive throughout our meal. I ordered the steak and eggs with a mixed salad, while my boyfriend got the steak frites and a yogurt parfait with dried fruit and granola. He's usually not a fan of parfaits, but he ended up loving it. The portions were just right--filling without leaving you overly stuffed. My only small critique is that the steak was sliced pretty thin, so it didn't quite feel like the best value for the price, even though it was flavorful and cooked well. And yes, the 25-cent brunch cocktails are actually real! They made the whole experience even more fun. We'd definitely come back for brunch.

We stopped in for an early Friday dinner and were seated right away. We chose the patio, which was…read morea great choice. Our waitress was fantastic--so friendly, attentive, and pleasant throughout the meal. There were so many things I wanted to try! We started with the Baked Clams, which were fresh and delicious. The crostini and bread dipped into that sauce were so good. The Grilled Salmon with lemon risotto cake, grilled corn, marinated zucchini, and tomato agrodolce was perfectly cooked, fresh, and a huge portion. Everything on the plate worked so well together. The Chianti-Marsala Braised Beef Short Rib with Parmesan polenta, roasted mushrooms, and braising jus was absolutely amazing. The short rib was incredibly tender and flavorful--it literally melted in my mouth! We were all way too stuffed for dessert, but honestly, that's a pretty good problem to have. Overall, a fantastic meal! Delicious food, generous portions, wonderful service, and a lovely patio atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Late night dinner at Bar 'Cino. Beautiful restaurant with lots of tables inside and a patio with…read moreoutdoor seating. It was a busy Wednesday evening around 8. We were welcomed in and were seated inside. We had just flown in from California that day and I wanted pizza and pasta. We ordered both of those along with some salads. The kale Caesar salad was my favorite of all the dishes. It was crisp and refreshing with a delicious dressing. Everything else was just ok. The grilled Margherita pizza was an ultra thin almost cracker crust pizza. The rigatoni bolognese and spaghetti al limone were ok but nothing special. Our waitress was friendly enough but not very attentive. Our dinner was fine but I wouldn't choose to return.

Nice neighborhood restaurants in Newton. Generally, everything was great. About a dozen beers in…read moretap. The only disappointment was the guacamole appetizer. The chips were great (I think they were home made), and the guacamole was tasty, it was just a pretty small serving for the price. Our table had 5 different entrees and they were all good. Our salad was unique with lentils and roasted beets. We swapped the mango dressing for a lemon vinaigrette. The half pound burger was cooked perfectly. The home made beef short rib ragu had really good flavor. Overall a very solid dinner.

Went here for drinks and appetizers with my friends and it was delicious. The Massachusetts mule…read morecocktails was soo good. We got the orange chicken bites, which were very yummy. We also got the truffle fries - also amazing. We got the Brussels sprouts which were ok, but not my favorite. For dessert, I definitely recommend the gelato. Our server was very kind and funny. It's a big restaurant with a bar and lots of tables including some high tops. I will definitely be back and hope to try the entrees next time!

I initially found Julian and Bountiful on NextDoor. This is such a lovely idea: local chefs…read moreutilizing local ingredients to create their own rotating menu delivery service during a pandemic. The food is also bomb!! The first meal I got from them was pulled pork with some veggie sides. It was sooo flavorful and delicious and still a decent temp considering the delivery aspect. The second meal I got from them was a classic meatloaf with mashed potatoes and garlicky kale. Bountiful makes such rich food and it was a delight having homemade comfort food delivered to my doorstep. I look forward to getting the Bountiful menu each week and highly recommend y'all check it out!

Surprisingly really tasty! Chicken was PERFECTLY mouthwateringly cooked. This is such a welcome…read morechange from ordering the same old Chinese food. The food is first-class - and I'm a foodie. Love the connection to the local farms.

The chicken is worth the visit and half a chicken and side was plenty for me and my partner. We got…read morethe piri piri chicken and it was very tender and the sauce was flavorful, but not spicy or flame grilled like other places. The shoestring fries that came with it were really good. The miss for us was the roasted mushrooms which were overcooked and weirdly too sweet. Maybe better paired with a more neutral dish. Our server was attentive and the ambiance was lovely, as we were able to sit outside on a nice day - the patio is sort of tucked away so it's pretty quiet. Would return to try the other chicken dishes.

First of all, service was amazing, from the host to our server to another girl that was walking…read morearound and helping out when it was busy! We got the peri peri half chicken but were intrigued by the dijon truffle so that girl was kind enough to give us a side of it to try out and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist with crispy skin and the shoestring fries were perfectly cooked. We also ordered the steak frites which was paired with perfectly pickled onions and a small side of arugula. While it was good, it was very heavy. We also got the chicken drippings which was so cozy and served with bread. We ordered the squid appetizer but it might have been forgotten so it didn't come out with our food and we had to remind our server who apologized multiple times throughout the rest of the meal. We sat outside since the weather was nice and it was well spaced and didn't feel crowded but the inside looked super cute too!

Good food and friendly staff! Nice local place…read more They have an Irish pub menu. The food was good, hot and served quickly.

Quaint little local Irish pub with the fare that my husband and I are always looking for. On one…read moreside is a long bar with the game on, while on the other side has the table seating. The one server was a pro, taking care of all of the tables. One could see into the kitchen from the bar side. I had the shepherd's pie with the good chunks of tender lamb and root vegetables in a nice gravy, topped with nice swirls of mashed potatoes. He had his Reuben with fries which also came with gravy for dunking. Malted vinegar and ketchup is already on the table. They know what they're doing.

We love stockyard. They have a huge amount of floor space and a classic steakhouse menu without the…read moresteakhouse dress code. I love their prime rib, which is a deal at the price they charge. The sides are pretty great too. Don't get the layonese potatoes, they're crazy greasy. The loaded baked potatoes are not loaded they're lightly topped. Stick to the Mac & cheese, whipped potatoes, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, etc. We love them! Drinks are solid and worth the price! Never tried dessert because that selection is pretty basic and we'd rather go to a bakery than have generic deserts.

I've lived on the area for over 5 years and finally decided to come here for dinner…read more Locals rave about this place and I wanted to know why. We have a $500 dinner between 4 people and it was just really bad. For an expensive steak and seafood dinner I really was hoping for good ambience and food. I got a martini and it was nottttt drinkable. It tastes like really bad quality spirits. Idk it was just bad. As a bartender I never noticed finish my drink at dinner before but a couple sips immediately gave me a headache so I didn't finish. My sister and I got different cut steak and it was just not good. My daughter got oysters and the oysters were soooo dried out like it's been open, dead, and in the fridge for so long that it was just dried up and no meat. It was pretty disappointing. I don't know if we just ordered the wrong food or had bad luck. But it didn't help that the server wasn't aware of our experience and kept forgetting about us. I was really disappointed as for this price I could have went to ocean prime or del frisco for an over the top experience but I truly wanted to support local. I won't be coming back :(

Great food! This is actually a tapas place. We tried the following:…read more1) Bbq shrimp -- amazing! We ordered bread so we could slobber up the sauce. 2) Crawfish arancini -- good, nice crunch. The little shrimpies that came with it were even better 3) Charred octopus -- very tender and with great smoky flavor -- yum! 4) Chicken thighs -- nice bbq sauce slathered meat 5) Mac and cheese -- good cheesy with pork belly -- so good 6) Lemonade mocktail -- ok Minus one star for not having a lot of veggies on the menu. And for seating us so close to the loud live music (though, happy to have gotten seated outdoors). Underrated place, def worth checking out.

Came here with my family for a little pick me up after shopping on a gorgeous day…read more We had the biscuits, the fried chicken slider, the tuna tartare, Mac and cheese, oysters, and cocktail shrimp. Highlights. My favorite is probably the tartare, the flavor was perfectly balanced, the cracker was unfortunately stale, and the tuna itself could have been a little fresher. My kids had the Mac and cheese which they said was ok, and enjoyed the sliders. The oysters were good, but the shrimp did not taste fresh and were very bland like it's been soaked in water. The biscuits were tasty but I wish it was a little hotter so it would be more fluffy. I had a spicy tequila drink I forgot what it was called but the bartender did a really good job on it. The server really lacked personality and I wish was a little more attentive to provide us a good experience. I have this place 4 stars because the place is very cute and is a really good fit for the location, as a local, this can easily become a regular spot for myself and friends and it really has the potential to be this! I think it just needs good ambiance and energy and more attentive from the food quality going out? I hope to see good things happen to this place so I plan to come back and try again but maybe drinks with friends next time!

I've been going to Sycamore since I first discovered it in 2014. Back then, it was on my way home…read morefrom work, and I'd stop in a couple times a month--sometimes more. Post-COVID, life looks a little different. I've changed jobs and moved to another town, so it's no longer the easy drop-in it once was. Still, I make a point to come back at least every few months. What hasn't changed is the consistency. This remains one of the most reliably excellent restaurants in the Boston area, and still one of my all-time top five--while others that once held that spot haven't quite held up. One thing has changed, though: the Ghost of Mary. Scotty, the former bar manager, created what's still my favorite cocktail of all time. When he left, the drink left with him (by mutual agreement), and while he generously shared the recipe with me, I've never quite managed to recreate it at home. It was clearly meant to be made by the expert. That said, Sycamore hasn't missed a beat. The space is still as comfortable and quirky as ever, the food remains consistently excellent, and the current bar program is in very capable hands. The cocktails are thoughtful and well-executed--just maybe don't remind me about the one I'm missing

Delicious food with great service in a warm casual restaurant! Loved the atmosphere at this…read morerestaurant. It was busy inside and out with many tables full of people enjoying their evening. We were taken care of by the owner and everything was wonderful. I started with a summer negroni. The kale and farro salad is a must try. The kale was tender and perfectly dressed. I liked the variety of textures and flavors with farro, pinenuts, currants and cheese. The grilled flat iron steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare-tender full of flavor. The housemade orecchiette with lamb sausage ragu was meaty and savory. So good. Finished the evening with two desserts. The chocolate cake and beignets. I love the combination of chocolate and berries. The dense chocolatey cake was served with strawberry ice cream and a sweet raspberry sauce. The warm sugared beignets were light and fluffy and soaked up the milk jam. Yum! A delicious evening and I would love to come back!!

Sadly they've closed this location From their site:…read more THE FEDERAL IS CLOSED We would like to thank all of our guests for their support over the last seven years. Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to close the restaurant permanently. The current economy and ever increasing costs make it impossible to continue. We will continue operating our sister property, Stazione di Federal and will honor all outstanding gift cards there.

Casual Class. Tucked behind Not your average Joe's. Best to park in larger lot then walk between…read moreboth burger locations. Hosts were friendly but overkill for mid-week. Didn't see the need to have 3 ladies standing in one spot at 6pm mid-week, looking bored at best. Plenty of high top seating in the lounge or on bar side for 2-4 people. Great place for a quick bite, after work meet/up (or even a romantic dinner if you reserve the high table near the fireplace). Waitress was very nice and attentive. Great cocktail & wine selection. Crab stuffed shrimp and an entree is plenty for 1 person. Rib eye was phenomenal. Sauce wasn't needed. Crab cakes were just ok. I didn't understand the chip like flakes that were added on top. Small portions, but yet filling. I couldn't finish the large tiramisu which was also very good. The added morsels gave it a nice touch. Overall, good for locals, nearby employees or shoppers.