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    Civility Social House

    3.8 (82 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Oven Goat Cheese and Arancini in the back
    Braelyn Joy T.

    SERVICE: We got seated quickly on a Friday night an hour before close. They have dim lighting inside and we were sitting at a comfortable booth table. FOOD: We shared a few appetizers, all vegetarian because of my friend. We got the Mac and cheese donut with the bacon on the side. The donut was still crispy as they poured the cheese on in front of us at the table. We also got the goat cheese and breadsticks and the arancini balls. Both of those had a yummy marinara sauce that is creamy and warm. I think the goat cheese and bread sticks were both of our favorites. OVERALL: Satisfied with the food and the vibes! Would definitely come back when more hungry or on a date and try out entrees and drinks!

    Sausage grilled flatbread
    Nicole R.

    This is one of those places that's hard to review because everything is really "just okay". The food, the drinks, the service. I'd say the ambiance and convenient location near both the Assembly T stop and a parking garage is the best thing Civility has going for it. If not for those things, I don't think I'd bother returning here. I've been here twice. The first time I ordered the seared tuna and shrimp tempura rice bowl and the second I ordered the sausage grilled flatbread. They were decent but the quality didn't feel worth the price. Both times I enjoyed the cocktails more than the food. Assembly Row has so many food options, both less expensive and more upscale. Either way you're probably better off going somewhere else in the area, but this is a decent enough option.

    Colleen E.

    Excellent spot to come for apps and drinks while in Assembly! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. My favorite apps are the Pretzel bites, Short rib tacos, and the Mac and cheese donut. They also have TVs if you want to follow a game. Service is also friendly and attentive. I look forward to going back soon.

    Virgin espresso martini
    Fay F.

    Pizza was better than expected. We got the buffalo chicken and the pieces of chicken were fried, but not fried hard if you know what I mean. The dough was crispy, thin and pieces were square cut. The dough was similar to thin lavash bread. I don't tend to like flatbreads because it's usually more bread and less topping, but this one was the opposite. We couldn't get enough! The ranch sauce tasted homemade and fresh/herby. Burger was rich yet balanced. Bar service was chill and friendly. I asked them to make a virgin espresso martini with chocolate sauce and they did just that! A perfect finish to a classic meal. Tasted like a chocolate shake and gave me the martini vibes I was looking for. Don't know what all the lame reviews are about...I will say seeing more options on the menu could help, but they have a variety of offerings that are reasonably priced for Assembly Row. It was almost empty during a Celtics game day. They definitely deserve more hype!

    Andrew C.

    Had an excellent dinner at this spot located right off the assembly row stop near the T. The vibes were good and staff very friendly. I tried pretzels with cheese which had the cheese dip heated by a candle which was neat. Tried their chicken sandwich and for dessert the skillet cookie and ice cream. Huge amount of food for an excellent price. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this place for a casual dinner and drinks

    Mac & Cheese Donut
    Savannah H.

    I continue to come here despite its downfalls so let that speak for itself. Again everything is premade including the cocktails so not allergy friendly or at least that's what's been told to me multiple times. The meatballs? Yummy. Wish they came with some bread because they come with a lot of sauce. The Mac and cheese donut? Nothing to write home about. It's a Mac and cheese baked ball in donut form. Basic taste and meh. But it looks nice. The baked goat cheese? Totally fine and average. Disappointed in the bread and the flavor of any seasoning in the sauce or lack of. Also wasn't hot at all tho it came in cast iron and was called "baked". Bolognese is probably the best thing I've had here but was not anything I'd recommend. Basically if you'd like an inoffensive average night that makes you regret spending money but the food is just barely good enough that you justify returning? This is the spot. It is the Applebees of assembly.

    Mae D.

    Enjoyed the wine and atmosphere! Small things that weren't great here: at the bar you can't up charge or change the liquor in drinks since they are pre-made mixes. Food was nothing amazing but satisfied my hunger. Customer service was ok, nothing amazing, nothing alarming.

    Steak
    Cheyenne T.

    Nonnoas meatballs 4/5 really moist and flavorful, not overwhelming. Tastes pretty similar to a standard meatball not too much Hangar steak 5/5 really like the sides it came with. Steak is tender and tasty with mushroom sauce. The tater tots are really crispy and not too oily. Also comes with shaved sweet potato and broccolini. Brussels sprouts and baby spinach 4/5 a really nice combo of crunch and fresh veggies. Mac and cheese donut 3/5 a deep fried ring of mac and cheese with a drizzled cheese sauce and bbq sauce on the skillet. Bacon on top. A fun concept but kind of dense and mushy on the inside. A nice crisp on the outside. Short ribs were 5/5 fall apart tender on a bed of mashed potatoes with a mushroom sauce. Cookie in a skillet with ice cream 4/5 really nice and soft. Too sweet for my liking but exactly what I expected. We went for New Year's Eve and Payton's service was excellent despite the rush! The food was definitely prepared ahead of time and came out luke warm but we didn't mind. Overall a really great dining experience and would definitely come again!

    Mac & Cheese Donut
    Jessica B.

    You only live once right? Might as well order something they call the "mac & cheese donut"... The name is sort of deceiving - I legit thought it was going to be a sweet donut stuffed with mac & cheese, but that is not the case at all. It was actually fried mac & cheese in the shape of a donut! When it is brought to your table, the server pours a cheese sauce over it, which is in addition to the cheese already in the mac & cheese. It's one of those rich delicacies that you only need a little of to get a lot out of it. I'm glad my husband and I shared this! For our "entrees" we ordered sliders off the $5 late night menu. My husband got the ranch chicken and I got the ribeye. We assumed the sliders were going to be tiny due to the price, however the opposite was true! The "slider" was the size of a regular sandwich on a hamburger bun and they were served with homemade chips. Not only were they larger than expected, but they were both absolutely delicious! My husband also got a small order of bolognese because he loves bolognese and couldn't help himself. He said it was very satisfying. I would definitely come back here if I find myself in the area again!

    This is their $20 pizza. That's just the saddest pizza I've ever seen.
    Andrei B.

    Their pizza might just be borderline acceptable as children's food. We were so disappointed we ordered delivery instead of eating this. My first and last time here. They might be a social house, but they're not fit to serve food to anytime. Pretty much any place in town has better pizza than this.

    Hanger Steak
    Raven S.

    Food-3/5 Atmosphere-4.5/5 Service-5/5 We were looking for a place to have a nice outdoor dinner on a Friday night and landed here. We were immediately greeted by nice staff who gave us the option of eating inside or outside. We choose outside and it was the perfect night to eat outside. I chose the steak entree and substituted whipped mashed potatoes for the tater tots. The mashed potatoes ended up being the star of the show! The steak was cooked well but was a bit under-seasoned for my liking. The charred broccolini appeared more boiled and didn't have much flavor. I would definitely come back and try another entree because the staff was amazing and my margarita flight was tasty. The spicy margarita did in fact have a kick so I had to allow my husband to finish that one for me. Overall I think this place is worth the visit.

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