We had a reservation for Valentine's Day weekend. They had a special prefix menu or you can order a la carte. We decided to go with the latter. It was our first time here as well. We ordered two dishes from the small section and two dishes from the large and shared. They started off with bread from the local bakery, Crust; and some of their homemade in house butter. The butter was delicious with the fresh cracked pepper. Small: We ordered the local green salad that had a miso vinaigrette, fried pork belly, and quail eggs. This was definitely one of my favorites. The dressing was very flavorful and I enjoyed it very much. We also ordered the Memphis ribs that came with bread and butter picked and a vinegar slaw. Large: First came the rigatoni that had salumi bolognese and pecorino cheese. My fiancé enjoyed this very much so. It was different than other pastas we had. Thumbs up. Last but not least, the showstopper: whole fried Black Sea bass that came with a thai broth and rice. The presentation was beautiful and I'm glad it came out last. The broth that came with it was ok. When I think of Thai, I'm thinking umami flavors-- sweet, salty, sour.. a balance. The broth wasn't really any of those, just ok. But I still enjoyed it. For dessert, we had a malted vanilla ice cream with their fluff and candies almonds. Delish! I think what made our whole experience besides the food, was our waiter Carlos. He was very energetic and so smiley. I don't think I've ever been waited on by someone so kind. The whole staff at deadhorse is on point. There's people walking around filling up your water when you get low. And after each meal, they replace your plates and utensils so you start off fresh for the next dish. They also wipe down your table in between which was nice. Just small details that you don't really see in other restaurants. 5 stars from me! I hope to return again soon. read more

Deadhorse Hill - The whole fried Black Sea bass - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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My husband and I went there for our anniversary last night. The ambiance was intimate, the service was superb, and naturally the food was amazing. We enjoyed the chef selection and was able to try a bunch of things off their unique, local menu. Our favorite was the mussels in the Pom (potato) sauce (sounds weird, but they were delicious...seriously) It was a bit pricey, but honestly it was so worth it! We left fat and happy and would most definitely go back again. read more

This restaurant is phenomenal! The service is outstanding, the food beyond amazing! A mix of Korean and Italian with a continental flair! We did the tasting menu with a party of nine. Served family style with three dishes per course. A multi-dimensional experience with a one of a kind birthday performance. A transcendent experience in the best kind of way. A true gem! read more

Another great night at Deadhorse Hill. The ravioli is to die for. Brad is a true mixology Artist.

What an outstanding restaurant. The food: Locally sourced and innovative preparations. The drinks: A small but carefully selected menu. The aesthetics: Pleasing adaptive re-use of a historic Worcester building. The service: Welcoming and attentive. It's among the pricier options in Worcester, but price isn't the same as value - the value is excellent. (Lunch is a different experience - casual - but worthwhile in its own right). read more

Aside from the amazing deserts and cool atmosphere the place seems like it ties too hard to be cool.

Farm to table food prepared by a master chef. Can't say that I loved every choice on our "sampler dinner" (say - head of Yellow Jack fish) but the 5 course sampler dinner turned out to be about 11 different small plates that were not small at all - mussels, scallops, prawns, an unbelievable homemade pasta with veal, sliced pork belly and so much more you have to sample for yourself. I'm not much of a dessert fan, especially after consuming so much food but the home made ice cream with kettle corn and caramel was crazy good! This place is expensive - $206 for two people with 3 drinks - no wine - before gratuity but it's building on the downtown Worcester renaissance. Downsides are few but include very loud but pleasing ambiance and perhaps overly attentive service making it difficult to carry on a conversation without interruption. We counted 4 servers at our table! read more

This place is great! It has it all..nice ambiance, friendly and very knowledgeable staff, not to mention amazing food. They take great pride in locally sourced ingredients and the menu is always changing. I highly recommend to everyone. read more

We went one Friday night with friends, went back Saturday for cocktails, and Sunday for brunch -- three days in a row. Why? It is THAT GOOD! First night: our party of 4 shared every small plate. The chicken thighs and ribs were outstanding. We also shared the large plate rigatoni...also superb. The mixologist is easily one of the finest in Massachusetts, if not New England. The Sunday brunch was amazing: get the shuckshuga. read more

I heard another patron say to one of the owners "thanks for coming to Worcester". That captures the sentiment exactly. Funky, creative, and delicious cocktails pair perfectly with the menu of wholy original dishes. My favorite dish so far has been the Softshell Crab Cantonese, followed at a close second by the Ribs. Luckily I went to dinner with four people and we had an excuse to order all four desserts on the menu which were all made from scratch in house. From my own experience I would have to +1 the comment I overheard. Thanks for coming to Worcester deadhorse hill. read more

Was looking forward to DeadHorse opening for the last few months (the hype worked guys!) and have to say that for a brand new restaurant, this place functioned like a well oiled machine. Made reservations - hostess was so friendly! Waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. I got lost in the food at some point and became derelict in my photo taking - but presentation for every dish was on point. We started with a bourbon and moved to a bottle of wine - according to my dining companion who is far more knowledgeable than I am - the wine selection was young but good quality and there were several nice bottles under $50. We started with oysters - which were good, but I definitely lean more towards savory/horseradish-esque with oysters and these were very light, with radish and vinegar. Maybe not my favorite oysters? But in an area where everyone seems to offer them I applaud the uniqueness, a refreshing twist. Fried chicken was AMAZING. Would never have ordered it without the waiter's vote of confidence. Gnocchi special for the evening was very flavorful, and the soft shell crab dish was delicious. Finished with cappuccino and German Chocolate cake, both of which were very good. The food is the centerpiece - but they are also making an effort to focus on the area. Waiters wear Worcester-themed t shirts, plates have historic Worcester locations featured on them. You'd never have known the place had only been open 4 days when we went. These fellas are doing everything right - and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Service was good. Really cute & how there isn't outdoor seating but big windows open up to give it an outdoor feel in the front. The bar looks really nice, too. A very trendy vibe. The menu is a little small (we went for lunch), but we ordered the smoked turkey breast and grilled cheese sandwiches (served w good chips). They were extremely filling and delicious! They also have pastries at the counter and they looked really good. Dessert options sounded good although we were too full to get anything. We parked around back to the left of the restaurant and it was $10. We should have parked on the street because there were a lot of spots available (at around 2 pm on a weekday) & it is metered, so it would have been cheaper. read more

Not bad. The wine is overpriced and we had a bad bottle but the food was good. Love the atmosphere and the service was good. Food was tasty.

I'd like to speak to the manager about how amazing my experience always is here. First off, I love the feel of the restaurant. The crowd is an eclectic mix of people representing all age groups. During our first visit, my husband and I ordered the chef's tasting menu. We expected it to be small plates but were pleasantly surprised to receive full sized portions with each course. The cocktails are great and the drink selection is vast. The wait staff is also very knowledgeable on substituting similar drinks if they are out of a menu item. Parking can be a little dicey, but worth paying for a spot for the dining experience. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Excellent food!!! Amazing little spot on Main Street in Worcester. The food was fantastic. The parking is a little inconvenient/tricky in the area but worth it. read more

My wife and I decided to try this place out for lunch. The server was polite and nice. The interior decor was nice. The only problem we had was the amount of time we waited for our lunches to arrive, even thou the server was very apologetic, we did wait over 35 mns for our food. Once the food arrived we were not to impressed, the meatballs were cold, and my wife's chicken was overcooked. We will give the place one more chance for dinner, hopefully we can enjoy our experience. read more

Been several times. Love what they have built here and for Worcester scene. Great service, food and drink as well as atmosphere. Enjoyed all my meals and experiences here. So giving 5 stars. That said, it's overpriced a bit if you care about such things. read more

We enjoyed an outstanding & fun dinner with friends at Worcester's newest hip eatery. There were 6 of us, so we were able to sample and share much of the menu, including stand-outs like lobster pasta, Cantonese softshell crab, delicious dry-rubbed ribs, and the star of the show..the fried chicken thighs! Nothing disappointed, though we found the mole was not the ideal accompaniment to an otherwise excellent skirt steak. Even the bread was top notch, paired with a super-tasty butter (good bread scores big in my book!). The drinks were equally entertaining, and we managed to try quite a few, and the desserts stood tall (especially the divine fluffer-nutter creation!). The service was fun, friendly, and very attentive -- and our only slight hiccup...a small entree timing issue...was resolved quickly (and w/o asking) by comping a portion of our meal. Big thumbs up to a great new spot in the Woo. We can't wait to go back! read more

This is by far the best restaurant in the area - on par with any fine dining restaurant in the country for quality, but on top of that is it delightfully casual and unpretentious. Portions are a good size, the food and cocktails are inventive exciting and always sooo flavorful. The menu changes often so there are always new things to try. I seldom bother to write reviews for anything, but I went there for the second time last night and they make so happy I just had to tell the world how good they are. Just go there! you will be happy too. read more

We stopped in with our 2 young kids early on a Sunday evening. Service was warm and accommodating of our needs as a party with under-5s. Cocktails were sublime and the food was refined. We appreciated the family-friendly service in a decidedly adult establishment. We will be back, and WITHOUT our children to really soak up the experience at Deadhorse Hill. :) read more

We drove one hour in order to eat here and it was worthy. Normally American style dishes are large, but this restaurant serves small but delicate dishes. We ordered salmon, crab and short ribs. The short ribs are deep grilled and comes with pickles, and the salmon is more close to French style, but combines with Indian styles that comes with chanterelles and ramp curry. The most amazing dish for both of us was the crab. Although we already ordered 3 main courses, we still wanted another crab. The crab is fried completely, but the amount of flour just fits the crab, not too much or too less, that the flour completely cover the crab's soft shell and makes everything crispy. Moreover, the garlic scape succotash is creative and perfectly combines with the taste of crab. Although, the server brought me the wrong drink and brought us the dessert menu after we asked for the third time, I still want to rate 5* because of the food. read more

This place is phenomenal. Had one of the best dishes I've eaten in months (and we eat out in Chicago and beyond 5 nights a week). The charred asparagus with chutney hits all of the right notes of umami plus sweet plus spicy plus crunchy. The house made sausage with braised greens and black eyed peas was memorable for the full flavors from the sausage along with the earthiness of the peas and the bitterness of the greens. Our bartender Derek @derekthebarman was so much fun as he whipped up one cocktail after another based on our likes and dislikes. Highly recommend this spot. read more

I immensely enjoyed my dinner at deadhorse hill! We started with the charred asparagus, which was really unique with the spicy chutney and boondi. The soft shell crab Cantonese was amazing. As a Cantonese person myself, I can say that the flavor profile was right on and made me feel super nostalgic for mama's home cooking. The poached Scottish salmon was also delicious. It was like a fancified version of salmon sushi because of its texture and it being served over sushi rice. I'd say that these dishes were kind of like Asian fusion, except that I usually scrunch my nose at the idea of Asian fusion- at least the way it is typically done at most restaurants. The difference here is that it is like the chef took some classic Asian dishes and elevated them to fine dining. (Note: this is not purely an "Asian" restaurant; we just happened to order more Asian-inspired dishes for this particular meal). I am so glad that this restaurant opened up in Worcester because there is nothing else like it here. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Excellent service, but the entree wasn't. I got the pan roasted fluke entree ($29). It was tasty, but there was no starch or grains (rice, etc.), bet few veggies, and there were about 10 large and 10 small bones in the fish that I had to deal with. The entree was in a bowl with a lot of liquid, so messy eating. read more

Gotta throw down a review after my first visit due to the layers of excellent results no matter the course or drink request. I have a specific aversion to hipsterific-trying-too-hard-way-too-expensive kind of places. While it's a fine line, you can always tell by the quality of the stuff. Long beards and French named ingredients just don't do it for me on their own. But these guys walk that fine line well. Tonight, everything was different enough to excite plus yummy enough to be worth the price. All that seems to matter to these people is quality first with a creative twist, which makes it my kind of place. read more

What a great experience! Service at the bar from Derrick to Brad was flawless and then the horse feast experience... Awesome food, great pairings and service! read more

lunch recently, smallish, very busy place near the courthouse on main street, attractive decor, large from windows and a beautiful maple bar, area is right side breakfast menu items and kitchen (open) and left side a long bar and other seating, drinks were very good, rubin sandwich was wonderful, home made fries very good as was the beet salad with a side of chicken salad, menu is short so you might want to take a peek before going and the dinner prices seem to escalate quite a bit.....service was excellent, nice place, very good food, pleasant service, glad we tried it!!! read more

Wonderful new addition to main st. and Worcester. We sat at the bar and had the most delicious drinks. The bartender, Adam, was clearly very passionate about his work and gave the best service I've ever had. Thank you for the wonderful drinks and conversation. read more

Wow! We had such a great meal! It started with the waiter helping select a wine and beer to heloimg us with the small plates and larger plates on the menu. Overall everything was delicious and so well prepared. We had the memphis ribs, crispy spatzel, seared broccoli, rigatoni and to finish the almond bread pudding with pbj ice cream. We will definitely be back!! read more

Creative dining in a great setting. We had the Horse Feast (family style large servings) with beverage pairing and, while it was costly, it was worth every penny plus lots of leftovers to take home. They were generous with their wine servings as well and chose wines from non-traditional places -- all of which were great and which we would have never ordered a bottle on our own. Service was super and they took care to explain every dish and every beverage. read more

Great place - high end food, high end bartenders (Adam was awesome). The hospitality was tremendous as they worked out some of the kinks on their first week. Interesting menu that I'm told changes every day Not a place to watch a game, but great for foodies read more

We were so excited to go back for another meal at DeadHorse Hill and to introduce this Worcester gem the to our friends from Newton. Today we had brunch and everything was superb, an omelette, pastrami hash, chicken thighs with waffles, and the shakshuka. I had the shakshuka and I am happy to say there was absolutely no plate envy for me, it was great. Everything was wonderful, comfort food with a tang of the unusual. The service was knowledgeable and helpful and everyone helped us relax and ease into the rest of our day. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to eat here on Friday night after hearing some good reviews from our friends. Let me tell you that this place lives up to all the hype. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. With beautiful tall exposed brick walls to an abundance of natural sunlight streaming in- we had a beautiful setting for our meal. The bar appeared large and welcoming as well. The beer was served in mason jars, which is always a nice touch. The tables are small and intimate, however there are some booth/table seating that is accommodating as well. We ordered the gnocchi with rock shrimp fra diavalo as well as the grilled skirt steak with refried beans, salsa verde, bacon & egg. Everything was AMAZING. The meals are made to be shared and I can't speak highly enough of the food. The drinks are delicious as well. In addition to the nice beer selection their hand crafted cocktails are very thought out and yummy. Overall, I will definitely be coming back and recommend this place to anyone. Welcome to Worcester, Deadhorse! read more

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Spent a couple of hours here on a night out with my friends. The service and the food were top notch. I don't have a single negative thing to say about this place. Wonderful across the board. read more

Best dinner and drinks I have had in the Worcester area in some time. Fresh new ideas and techniques producing superior food. All the wait staff was wonderful, passionate and knowledgable. Keep up the good work. Let's make Worcester great again! read more

A unique and spectacular gem in Worcester. An informative and friendly staff, delicious locally sourced food, and a creative flair in every dish! A+ read more

Very small menu that is pricey. The food we got was good, but we had to order more because the plates were so small. Interesting food but expensive. read more

Wonderful! Food is fresh and locally sourced. Staff is amazing and knowledgable. Flavors are spectacular. One of the best restaurants that I've been to in a long time. read more

I saw a link on Facebook for this spot and dropped in from where I live now in San Diego. If I could fly in every night for dinner, I would. The service from our bartender, Brad and owner, Shawn was fantastic. All of the staff were pleasant and solicitous. We were blown away by the salad of local greens, scallops, spätzle and squash in dashi broth. Shawn made me a signature cocktail which I re-ordered (and re-ordered). This is one of the best meals I've had since Gary Danko's in San Francisco in the spring. I sure wish this place had been in Worcester when I lived there. read more

We were very happy with the Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone raved about the stuffing. The turkey was moist and the portions were huge. The seasoning on the carrots was very nice. Apple pie and sweet potato pe were a bit on the sweet side, but the only problem with that is that we could not eat as much!! read more