Excellent breakfast! Eggs Benedict egg-cellent!! A must try! Service prompt and friendly!!

Been coming here for 7 years as two kids went to college in Waltham. Family favorite. Service is always genuine and on point. Servers can really pay attention as the food runners do a nice job. Apps, Mains and desert always good. Brunch is also really good. A ton of different Benedict's. I don't think we've ever had a bad meal. Shout out to the hosts too. Always very accommodating. This isn't a plant...it's legit. Sadly, today was graduation and of course we had Bistro and loved it. Thank you - we had nice family Memories there. read more

Made us wait 30 minutes after our scheduled reservation. 20 minutes for drinks. 1hr for food. Unacceptable, never coming back ever again. Edit: In hindsight, while the wait times were mildly frustrating, the food was extremely good and I'm happy with how receptive the owner is to reviews, and he responds to most of them. New rating - 4 stars, good food, will probably come back again. read more

Went for a solo brunch date today! I've been to Bistro781 for dinner but never for brunch. The service was really great my server I think his name was Dylan was great. I had an expresso martini that was very good so delicious. I ordered a side Caesar that was soooooo good. Like I almost ordered a full plate. For the brunch meal I had the chicken and not waffles and it wasn't good. The meal also missed most of the items so it was pretty dry. I noticed later so I didn't make a fuss. I want to try another brunch dish but yeah wasn't the greatest meal. I was disappointed. read more

If you are going to brunch or dinner, and you are vegan, but your friends might not be, this is the place to go. Their vegan menu has options for brunch and dinner. I have been here a few times, and each time I am just as satisfied!! Thank you for serving delicious vegan food!! read more

Bistro781 - Tofu scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Extremely loud inside & I mean *extremely* - loudest place I've visited in decades. Otoh, diverse menu with many interesting vegetarian/VG/GF dishes. Crunchy, flavory fish for tacos. Was very glad to sit outside for dinner bc of extreme volume inside ,although pretty crap, al fresco ambience. Cheerful service! read more

Gave them another shot, and was disappointed once again. . Made an 8:30 breakfast reservation for Mother's day. We arrived promptly at 8:30. It took a server 20 min after we were seated to just bring water to the table and take our orders. And I say "a server" because we were waited on by at least three different people...not sure which server had actually been assigned to our table. This time I had the Morning Staple Egg Sandwich. It was fine...probably would have been better if I did not have to wait an hour for a breakfast sandwich. My guess is it had been ready for a bit because the sriracha sauce had soaked the top slice of the muffin. My grandmother had the same order and they had forgotten to put the eggs in her sandwich. We had to flag down someone (I think she was the hostess) to let her know because no one bothered to come ask how the food was. They did give my grandma a replacement order. My mother's breakfast looked like it had been put together by a child. She had the avocado toast with a poached egg. The bread was barely toasted, there was the tiniest bit of avocado on it, and the poached egg was overcooked. The service was just ridiculous. There didn't seem to be any organization at all. The table seated to the right of us was there before we were seated, yet had still not received their meals when we were heading out. The table to the left of us was seated after us and were eating when we left. I understand that mother's day is bound to by crazy busy, but they should have expected it to be so, and prepared for it. It left so chaotic. And we could have looked passed the bad service had the food been amazing, and sadly it was far from it. read more

Bistro781 - Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Food ok but how hard is it to make tater tots. I ordered an Arnold Palmer, more like lemonade barely any ice and never got a refill because there was no one to ask. Flagged down the hostess to get the check. Perhaps understaffed? Service was terrible. read more

Came here for brunch last week and overall a fan! I do want to go back and try out their chicken and waffles or their pancakes. The place is a bit on the pricey side, but the food is good and at least for the duck hash I got, totally worth it. Would recommend! Food: I got the duck hash dish (two eggs, challah toast, potatoes and duck hash). Dish was overall very good. The duck hash was interesting (I had only had corned beef hash before) but good. Eggs were just okay, but the potatoes were fantastic! My wife says the bacon there is really good too (she didn't let me have a piece lol). Drinks: They serve alcoholic drinks here for breakfast. They have a nice variety of mimosas. It tasted good, not like they used minute maid orange juice or something for the juice. Décor/ambience: This was fine. Nothing too special. Looks like a nice spot to take someone on a regular date night, or a place to go out with friends. Service: This was also fine. No complaints as well. Will definitely be back to try out more food for brunch! read more

Bistro781 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Dinner at Bistro 781, following a late afternoon arrival to Boston to visit my son for his birthday (my first plane trip in the covid-era, hurrah, getting back to normal, or the new normal, or whatever the new normal will be). My son moved to Waltham earlier in the year and lives nearby Moody Street. we walked up the street checking out the restaurants on Friday 16 July 2021 and settled on Bistro 781. Great service (thanks Angelle !) Fish tacos for me - great ! stuffed salmon for my son, also great ! so why a 4. I had a mojito and well, kind of not so great, so a 4 is my rating, but the food and service a clear 5. I'll try Bistro 781 on another trip for sure. read more

The ambiance and food were great. I had short rib Mac n cheese along w/ braised short ribs. Both were surprisingly delicious. Very favorable! The only reason why I gave it one less star is b/c it took a while for the food to come out. read more

Restaurant was clean. Tables feel a little close together. The food is good, but not out of this world. Feels a little pricey for what you get. The food menu has suggested wine pairings which is a fun touch. Service was good! read more

Always fun place to go to with a great food and atmosphere. Beer is fresh and staff is friendly

Giving three stars because the quality of the food was good. Other than that the service was extremely slow despite there being maybe 6 people total in the restaurant. It took almost an hour to get our food. They served lukewarm water with no ice. The overall experience was just strange. It would make more sense to close between breakfast and dinner instead of having a skeleton crew that is checked out for the afternoon. Staff were basically nonexistent while we were there, we even watched a lady come into the restaurant and stand at the hostess station alone for 5 minutes before she gave up and left. read more

So affordable & so delicious! This place is the perfect combination of upscale & casual, and has so many different options & accommodations for people with dietary restrictions. I would highly recommend Bistro781! read more

Bistro781 - Burger & Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Omg. Came in here for a casual night. And did. It expect to stay here the whole night!!! The bartender jaime and mike were the BEST!!! Her hot and dirty martinis are TO DIE! So delicious!! Ordered multiple rounds and mike was so nice and personable it made our night!!! Honestly come here and sit at the bar and ask for Jaime and mike!!! You'll always have the best service and be entertained!!! read more

Bistro781 - Hot and dirty martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Listen. This place is my favorites establishment in my area. The food is incredible. The menu is so good I have to battle my own wants each time I go. Theses so many stars on the menu! I've been coming here for brunch or special dinners since before the pandemic. I went the first day the outside dining was available this summer and it was such a special event for us. The food was just as great as always, the sun was shining, and the staff did an excellent job keeping the tables served and clean. I was so happy to see a few familiar faces from before the pandemic! The food is always top notch, the drink menu is fun, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is on point for moody street. Going in a few hours for a birthday brunch and I can say....I'M PUMPED!! read more

First time here today for mothers day. Pancakes were good. Ordered a side of scrambled eggs also and there were multiple pieces of long black hair in my eggs. Had them taken off the bill but still really gross and it definitely wasn't mine as I'm blonde read more

Came here for Mother's Day dinner. The ambience is great. We had a party of 6. Took a hot minute to get our drinks and appetizers. However, our server decided let's take your dinner order before either of the previous items you ordered come out. We said we would like to wait till we have our drinks and appetizers. Place was not that busy. Appetizers were great! Good flavor and presentation. Dinner however, was ok. First off, I did not receive my entree when the other 5 people in my party had their entrees. Come to find out the waiter put in an add-on to someone's order (in my party) but didn't put in my actual dinner order. Soooo, I did finally receive my dinner. It was tasty but I took most of it home. Ate it for breakfast since I was leaving to head back to Ohio the next day. read more

Went here for Sunday brunch with a friend for outdoor dining. It was a nice set up with a good amount of shade which I appreciate. We made a reservation and were seated right away. On to the food, they had lots of great vegetarian/vegan options with I appreciated. They even have a separate section of the menu devoted to it, so it was easy to find all the possibilities. I got the zucchini rancheros and they were delicious. The breakfast potatoes on the side were so good as well, a nice combo of crunch and soft, like a good potato should be. Also I was surprised by the excellent cold brew (I am kind of a coffee snob and it was seriously so good). Service was excellent as well. No complaints. read more

I always have a good time here. Lots of menu options. Good food. Attentive staff. Nice ambiance. Can be loud during rush hour. Great to have a place in town with breakfast options. read more

The food was amazing. As a vegetarian I love that there is a vegan/vegetarian menu with many options available. When we ordered, they inquired about food allergies. The server was so friendly and attentive. read more

Great food! The area is a little sketchy, but this restaurant is awesome- friendly staff, good food, sometimes live music.

Really impressed with the Restruant, went in on a Friday felt a club vibe because the music was loud and the environment was bright and entertaining actully enjoyed it. The food was very appetizing we got the birra tacos and the steak egg rolls both were spectacular in fact the sauce for the egg rolls I still crave. For main course we got the short ribs and gnocchi which to be honest didn't look appetizing when plated but the short ribs where delicious. Tender and moist and not dry at all gnocchi was superb the Brussels sprouts were a little over whelming but it is nice to have some fresh veggies with such a heavy meal read more

Bistro781 - Birria tacos and Steak Bomb Spring Rolls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Went on a busy Saturday night with a reservation and got seated right away. Our server was excellent and attentive and the food came out pretty quickly for a scratch kitchen on a busy weekend night. The vegan quinoa burger had a satisfying texture and was flavorful. The fries were addictive. The vegan French toast was filling and enjoyable. I wouldn't recommend it as the only thing you get for your meal because it's basically just 3 pieces of bread. However as a second entree or even a dessert it's a solid choice. Definitely plan to return here sometime. It does get busy and loud inside so I'd like to try it for lunch or on a weekday to see if it's quieter. read more

Great atmosphere and the food is delicious. I've taken many people here including my 87 year old father and everyone loves it. Great for brunch! read more

As good as it gets! I like searching Yelp reviews to find new and delightful restaurants, and this place met that criteria. I ordered the braised short ribs (substituting potato wrapped asparagus for the accompanying gnocchi) and it was delicious in a huge portion. The other accompanying mushroom truffle cream was amazing. My tablemates got the scallops and the bolognese, and they both enjoyed their dishes. We all got wine, partially following the chef's suggested pairings and partially going on our own. I went with a Tempranillo which worked wonders with the ribs. The ambiance was slightly loud on a Thursday night but manageable for us to hear each other. read more

Bistro781 - Braised short ribs (substituting potato wrapped asparagus for gnocchi) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Good food, nice environment, but a little bit slow. Great place for gathering together.

It took me too long to try Bistro781, but now that we have, I can't get enough. Food is delicious. Service is always great. Drinks are tasty. Brunch is my favorite (the menu is huge and anyone can find something they would enjoy!) but I enjoy dinner here too. Top Meals: Bolognese Braised short ribs Shrimp & Grits Oyster Po' Boy Short Rib Eggs Benedict Warm Buddah Bowl We were frequent visitors before COVID and have been back since too. They do a good job wearing masks, keeping things clean and have tons of outdoor seating. Perfect for a summer night. So glad they have reopened! read more

I tried the po boy sandwich and had a cocktail... it was ok. I think maybe I'm not a fan Of fried oysters. My waitress never asked me if I wanted dessert which I was up for but didn't bother because she brought me my bill. Nice people but maybe I came at a hectic time. read more

This place was really excellent. I had a very solid meal here. The service was excellent. The only issue was the music was so loud and there were so many people in there that it was difficult to hear my friend. But that's the vibe. It's a very fun place! I don't knock them for that. Really amazing spot. read more

Outdoor seating during COVID. All drinks (nonalcoholic) were served in plastic cups. The rib meat in the sandwich was so tender, pills apart. Bread was very nicely toasted, low-key reminds me a little of Texas toast. The cheese and greens were a good mixture, not one flavor being too overpowering. Fries were perfectly crunchy. read more

Bistro781 - Short rib melt sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Full disclosure: this review is based on the bar/late-night menu and is from when they recently opened. Wanted a drink on a random weeknight so a couple of us head to Bistro 781. My roommate at the time worked at Tempo down the street so she also was doing some sleuthing since heard through the grapevine, Bistro was trying to steal and bribe Tempo chefs/employees. (MOODY ST RESTAURANT DRAMA!) Anyway long story short, neat interior - truly the longest bar I've ever seen - but their list of drink offerings is not equally as impressive. Philly Cheesesteak rolls are reminiscent of cheap Chinese food egg rolls. Too big and not that flavorful. Chicken bacon ranch flatbread though? Would eat it again. Didn't see that on the menu on the website anymore though. Unless the bar/late night menu isn't up on the site so maybe it is. Shame if it didn't make the final menu cut. read more

Bistro781 - Chicken bacon ranch flatbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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I love this place! Brunch here is delicious and the vibes are always great. They've adapted well to a Covid and their outdoor seating on moody street as well as in their back lot is perfect! I recommend their food and drinks. Wow to their custom Bloody Mary! This was quite an experience. I don't like this drink typically but here this is a must try! I got a pizza crostini, sausage, olives, mozzarella cheese, bacon slab. read more

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Great service, Amazing food! Jeff and the staff are as good as it gets! Support Local!

Unfortunately, Bistro 781 provided by far the worst dining experience in a restaurant that I've ever had. Before I get to the review, I do want to point out that they comped the entire bill for our party of 7 (the only time I've ever had 100% of a bill comped for a party of more than 2). The waitress who comped our bill was the only person who apologized, and she said that there was no excuse for the poor service. REVIEW: My sister and I brought our parents here for Mother's Day. We were seated in the parking lot patio, about a 5 min walk from the restaurant front door. It was 20+ minutes before the waitress took our drink order and another 25 min (45 min total) before a different waitress took our food order (she brought our drinks at the same time) , and then promptly disappeared. When I complained to one of the busboys after an hour of radio silence from anyone, and said that we were ready to just leave, he curtly responded, "then just go!" without even looking at me. He should remember that there are many area restaurants to choose from, and frankly, the food here is not good enough for customers to put up with that attitude. If not for the rest of my party, I would have left...and I wouldn't have been the only one because I did see at least one other party leave without getting their food. We complained to a different staff member about the wait, and 5 of the 7 dishes arrived sans silverware after 15 min (almost 2 hours after our reservation). The 6th dish came out about 10 minutes later, and my mother's dish didn't arrive until 30 minutes after the first batch. We asked to have her dish boxed before they brought it out, because we had already been there for 2 1/2 hours. My opinion is that they have way too many tables and not enough staff. They should probably shut down the patio seating if they can't make sure that there is enough staff to properly look after these tables in an acceptable manner. At the least, they need to take a good look at their operations and figure out how to make the patio dining experience a better one...because right now, it is very disorganized with poor customer service and not at all worth the time or money. I most likely would not return here. read more

Food was really good! Nachos were AMAZING. will be spending a lot of time trying to recreate their aoli 10/10. Chicken fettuccine was also pretty good 9/10. Drinks were fairly strong read more

Bistro781 - Nachos* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Had birthday brunch here yesterday with my fiancé. We sat at the bar. Bartender was FANTASTIC! I had chicken and waffles he had steak and eggs. Waffle was perfect, little crisp on the outside and fluffy inside and even cut in quarters! Chunks of boneless fried chicken on top were great and perfectly sized. Syrup was infused with chili?? Delicious!!! Steak and eggs were great short rib was perfect. We had a few drinks Sparkling cider and Espresso martinis were excellent....but the Pain killer was not as expected. Overall very happy we chose this place for his birthday brunch. It was my first time stepping foot into a restaurant since Feb 16,2020....so thanks for making my first "outing" feel safe. read more

We tried out this spot a few weeks ago and the customer service really stood out. We ordered for takeout and the employees were very patient directing us where to pick up since Moody Street is blocked off. We ordered the veggie crunch wrap tacos, crab cakes, and truffle fries. We were satisfied with all 3. The truffle fries were amazing. Wish we ordered another serving! read more

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Overall, this was a great experience! Appetizer and service was good! However, heres my plight - It feels like these big dukes are going for moreso a "dating, conversational" vibe - which is cool. But the music was just fuckin WAY too cranked up for that. I was trying to piece together what poor little Cindy who i met on a dating app was saying across the table from me and i could barely fackin hear the girl. The lighting, and everything about the atmosphere went swimmingly - just lower the fackin' volume from a 10 to a 3 , thats all. Would most likely return! read more