I ordered takeout, so I can't speak for the ambience of the restaurant…read more However, my order was complicated because of food allergies and the person who talked to me over the phone was super helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Gnocchi was good, meatballs were good, eggplant parm and Caesar salad were excellent. It was the best eggplant I've ordered from anywhere. I will definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu.

Been a regular here, about once a month since late 2025. This is a quite small restaurant, but very…read morelovely, and romantic atmosphere. The servers are very nice, friendly and polite. So glad we tried this place for the very first time and added on our list of favorites. Oh. Minor point but noteworthy, their payment system gives you this convenient option of paying by handing your credit card as well as scanning the QR code on the receipt to pay online. Just saying, don't think we usually see this elsewhere in the Boston areas. (Can't find the pictures for the time being but will be sure to post them soon!)

Amalia and her husbend who is the chef are amazing. They…read morefood is high end restaurant style but home made food. Love going here for dinner as well as just for drinks. Very cozy, clean and classy place in Watertown! Highly recommend. And when asked what is the name of the plants she told us the beautiful story of their life and gave us plenary ti take home for a good luck!

I could try to describe what this place was like, but you would just have to go and do it for…read moreyourself. Very unique atmosphere,food and cocktails. The hosts were so friendly truly a family run business. You really need to check this one out. It is a hidden gem! If I had to mention one dish, it was the best grilled octopus I've ever had. The preparation the smaller pieces more surface area for char and caramelization. It was perfection. I will definitely be returning.

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!

Really solid hot pot here at Shiki! I came here on a weekend afternoon with a party of six and we…read moredidn't have any issues with availability. The service was fast and staff were friendly, and the meat/veg were all super fresh. There were a lot of vegetarian options beyond vegetables so easy to account for people with different dietary restrictions. Also some big TVs so can be a great place to catch a game as well!

I visited Shiki Shabu two times within a month. I found both experiences a bit troubling. The…read moreatmosphere is lovely and the decor is upscale. We found the portions to be somewhat small, and strangely, no dipping sauces were provided until we asked about them. The waitress did not check to see that we were running low on broth, and when we asked to refill the broth, the waitress emptied boiling water into the bowl, thus diluting the broth. and when we ran low on broth, they added hot water, which diluted the broth!

Tasty cocktails and mocktails and a good selection of Caribbean and South American dishes. Correct…read moreme if I miscategorized this, but that's what I go based on the menu. Of course there are some burgers and wings in there to keep it "American". Celebrated my birthday dinner here and had fun vibes all around. Thanks to the Top Mix staff and team for making it lively and exciting! Chill and friendly service, the layout is a little narrow except the front bar section. And I heard there is a speakeasy bar, which I haven't been able to try out yet. Hope to visit that bar soon next time.

I loved the vibes here! Between the DJ and decor, it was such a cute space…read more I think there's a few kinks that need to be worked out, but 100% worth trying again. Maybe they were understaffed? Our food took a while - me and my sister got the same thing and mine wasn't cooked correctly. Eggs were overcooked and sausage was sliced super thick and undercooked. I could tell the cook was rushing trying to get the food out. I feel for them! Our waiter was super kind and I 100% will give them another try.

Yummy! Garlic noods were like lo mein more than pasta but tasty, a lil salty. Seafood was more…read morefresh than Capt Loui imo and sauces were yummy! Drinks delicious hehe. Clam chowder was also salty but yummy and had so much clam in it, great value! Wings were fresh fresh from the fryer, dittos for the Cajun fries. Our server Dan had PHENOMENAL service, literally amazing, best guy ever. Casual ambiance, tough parking but public lot nearby 7min walk away. Yum yum would do again!

The flavor is good but we ordered a bag with sausage and egg and they forgot to give us our egg :((…read more The restaurant was empty except 2 tables when we came too so I am not sure how they messed that up.

Cute spot out in Newton, usually pretty busy and they've been around for quite some time so overall…read morethey are doing something right! We had about a 20-30 min wait for a table and explored the area and shops on the block while we waited. When we got seated we cruised the menu and ordered the following: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - our order came with crispy chicken however lacked seasoning and was a bit over cooked and dry. - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - the BEST appetizer we ordered, needed a pinch of salt, but flavor wise with the bonito flakes and sauce it was a hit! - green papaya salad this needed more seasoning, mortared herbs and chilis maybe tomatoes and garlic. Pass next time. RAMEN - miso ramen for the kiddo and she enjoyed it. She can't eat spicy so this was a very mild ramen. Didn't think the miso flavor came thru but she enjoyed it. - spicy miso ramen the lady got this one and i tried a some, the broth was lacking a bit of depth today. It's not spicy so normally I'd say even the non-spicy crowd probably would be able to handle it. The broth just tasted more watery was looking for the punch of flavor. Now the noodles were chewy and had great bounce to them, the char siu pork cuts were tender and melt in your mouth! - chef's ultra ramen - this broth definitely was the better broth out of all the ramens in my opinion with plenty of proteins and more depth of flavor, umami, smokiness, smelled great too. - spicy tan tan the brother got this one, it's typically what i would normally go for, he enjoyed it, not too spicy either, could use some more crunchy garlic with the chili oil. Overall would come back to give it another go, perhaps the heavy dinner rush some things got lost in the cooking on certain dishes.

Very tiny ramen shop! Expect a slight wait if you're coming…read morefor dinner. We visited around 6:30pm and experienced a 15-20 min wait for a table for 4. Walk-ins only, no reservations. They have the option of take out too! We got a couple appetizers to try & each got a different ramen. Here's what we ordered: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - green papaya salad RAMEN - miso ramen - spicy miso ramen - chef's ultra ramen - spicy tan tan ramen Thoughts: I thought the appetizer portions were pretty generous! A lot more than we were all expecting. I was pretty much already full before the ramens came out. Wasn't a big fan of the green papaya salad. It was missing some flavor. We all thought that it would be better if it had some tomatoes & garlic. Didn't seem like they used a mortar to ground the aromatics or anything, since the sauce just tasted like fish sauce and lime. The chicken karaage was okay. Wish there was more sauce to dip the chicken with. Chicken was also on the drier side. The tater tots were the best appetizer of the three we ordered, IMO. If you like takoyaki balls, you'll like this because it has similar sauces + bonito flakes. Ours needed some salt though. As for the ramens, I personally had the spicy miso ramen. It was missing a lot of depth in the broth that I would've liked to see (& taste). I didn't taste any miso to be honest. Salt was needed too. The highlights for the ramen were the chashu & corn. I loved that they used fresh corn! The chashu had the perfect amount of fattiness & almost melted in my mouth. The noodles were nice and chewy. The broth was just disappointing though. For the other ramens, everyone enjoyed the one they ordered. I tried a little of the chef's ultra ramen & the broth was much better than my spicy miso. Btw, the spicy miso ramen is not spicy at all for anyone who is hesitant & cannot do overly spicy foods. The food was a bit disappointing for me. I came in with high expectations with all the good reviews I read beforehand. Not terrible but not great.

This place has tons of free parking outside. Not only do they offer typical american fare, they…read morehave large drinking and social scene. I've heard they sometimes offer live music, but sadly not the day we were there. Service here is really good...our waitress kept checking on us and refilling drinks etc. Our group of 6 drank more than planned because our waitress was so friendly and kept checking in on us! Food comes out quick and good portion sizes. Pricing is about what you'd expect. I didn't drink the alcohol but our group seemed to enjoy them. Overall, I'd recommend this place for easy parking and a fun get together with friends/family. You'll have a good time with good food and drinks.

Went here with 3 friends and we had a good time. Our server was great with making sure we had…read moreeverything we needed from the appetizer, drinks, entrees and dessert. This place has big screens to see games of your choice teams and is a comfortable setting from high top tables to booths and they have outdoor seating too. There is also plenty of spaces to park as well if you choose to eat there. I have been here before but I have had a good experience each time.