Dedham Diner

This review is from my wife:…read more We visited the Brickhouse Café for my birthday dinner. Not only did we all have the best meal ever, but definitely the best waitress we've ever had, Paula. She was one of the most generous individuals that we've ever met. It's so nice to know that in today's world there are such kindhearted and thoughtful people. Not only is your food delicious but Paula is exemplary and truly one of Brickhouse's most valuable assets.

I came here with my partner and parents. We felt extremely unwelcome by our waitress. We didn't…read moreunderstand why. It was 4pm last Sunday. Only BIPOC family in the restaurant and felt a lot of eyes on us from guests and staff. Tried to ignore it and give the place a shot. It was supposed to be a cute double date. On a low income right now but was willing to pay a bit more thinking the food, atmosphere, and service would stand out. I wanted to support locally owned business. I was extremely disappointed. Food was also nothing special, my partners burger was undercooked-he got sick later. Not planning on going back.

Ravioli

Pasta Nicole. Both my wife and son ordered this and loved it.

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Few & Far

4.0(63 reviews)

It is rare for me to find a spot that keeps my palate this curious. The menu is is delcious and…read moredifferent - they use ingredients you just don't see everywhere, but it never feels like it's too much. Every time I visit, I end up ordering something different - and I haven't had a bad dish yet. The cocktails are expertly crafted. The service has been great (we sit at the bar). If you're tired of the same old menus at every other restaurant, go here. It's easily become my favorite reliable-yet-exciting neighborhood spot.

We've come here twice and ordered the following- First time…read morefor brunch: chicken and waffles, mushroom omelette, and a side of beignets. Overall, everything tasted great (esp the fried chicken and home fries) and the portions were massive to just right. If there were a few kinks to iron out, I'd say that the beignets weren't really airy and some of the mushroom stems in the omelette were really tough and should've been discarded before cooking. Next for dinner: their fried chicken dinner which came with Mac and cheese, collard greens/broccolini, cornbread, and the tempura hake, and a side of cornbread with pecan butter. That pecan butter was delicious, we definitely asked for more. The fried chicken dinner was also amazing, every single dish in it. The hake while crispy, didn't have enough salt. The server fixed it immediately with a side of garlic aioli and that was great. If I could make a suggestion, I would say they should swap out the celery root slaw for something that goes better with the fish. Service was excellent both times. Very friendly and accommodating, always asking if we enjoyed our meal and they were quick to make things right if we had requests. Ambiance is really nice, very warm, inviting, perfect for a sit down meal. Apart from a few kinks in their dishes (which I'm sure they can resolve), I'd give them 5 stars.

Beets

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The Friendly Toast

4.0(324 reviews)

1.6 mi

Had a first date at the bar yesterday and were taken very well care of by Ashlyn and Kayla (sorry…read moreI'm not sure on spelling here)! I've been in this business a long time. These ladies (though both fairly new to the bar) were warm, engaging and respectful - checked in just enough to make sure we were happy and enjoying, but were never disruptive or intrusive. The food was delicious, as were the mocktail/lemonade we ordered. Multiple managers also did a quick table (bar) touch to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. Great time all around, would highly recommend, thank you

Me and my sisters came for brunch. First things first...we were greeted by a Mr. Leon, with a…read morebeautiful smile who seated us at table #1. Our waitress name is Breanna. Another One! (Shout out to Dj Khalid) She was the hostess with the mostest!! She knew everything excellent to order, was attentive w/o being intrusive, and her bubbly personality was a plus. Now. About the food. Fluffy Eggs althoughI couldn't taste the jalapeno cheese, excellent pork sausage, french toast and pancakes were awesome. My sisters complaint was about the jalapeno cheese. Y'all gotta get a better jalapeno cheese or add a real jalapeno to it. The other issue was, the smashed potatoes were inconsistent due to the salt content. However, everything else ordered was very good. By the way. Met the manager. Her name is Ms. Abigail. Talk about accommodatingly awesome! With her confident and compassionate customer service acumen, she made everthing perfect. We'll be back soon. Hope to see y'all here in the near future.

Mimosa flight. YES!

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A flight - alcohol

Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar

4.6(204 reviews)

Cool little café in Dedham, MA. Already had lunch, so didn't order food, but the menu looked good…read more Coffee was great. Nice window seats, or tables on the sidewalk for sun and purple watching.

Everything here is delicious. We come here often, the coffee, the hot chocolate is my children's…read morefavorite, the toasts are so good and the sandwiches - I always get the grizzly. It's so good, the service is always attentive. Always busy too but the wait is never long, there's a good flow.

G3 Bowl

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Orchid7 Fusion Bar & Grill

4.0(152 reviews)

A shockingly enjoyable experience…read more We were looking for a restaurant in the area, and weren't feeling any of the other options. The staff was super nice when we came in, We had the Jerk Berger, Garlic Fries and Baby Back Ribs with Plantain fries. Both were cooked well and had a really good flavor from the meat, and also the spicing and flavor were quite good. It sounds like they may be refreshing the interior, I would agree that would help as it felt a bit lost in design, and also a bit tired. I would definitely go back for the staff and the food.

I've been here so many times and recommended this place to so many people. Every time I'm in the…read morearea, I make it a point to eat here.. It pains me to write this review but I hope it's seen by management and they address this issue. I had a friend visiting from another state (drove for 10 hours in snow and ice). I was excited to bring them here for brunch. I made a reservation online the day before just in case. We arrived at 10am and the doors were locked. The hours said they'd be open at 9am. Tried getting the staff's attention but it seemed like we were being ignored. I called the phone number several times. No one picked up even though I could see staff inside. I even tried sending them a message on social media but no response. We ended up going to the breakfast spot next door. When we were done, we walked past the restaurant and of course it was open then. Needless to say, this experience was super disappointing. Communication about updated hours or picking up the phone isn't too much to ask for. One bad experience isn't a dealbreaker but two will be. I hope management fixes this quickly.

Fireplace, tv, loveseats, couch and winerack.

Steak Benedict

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Delicious!!

Eggs & Thai Café

4.2(189 reviews)

1.0 mi

Wonderful place. The food was very good. The server/owner was so nice and friendly…read more The selection was diverse. The server and the menu were familiar with vegetarian and gluten-free options (and perhaps more that I don't remember). Pleasant atmosphere. Handicap accessible. Delicious food. Excellent service. Good value. There was no wait. Nice community. Near Dedham Community Theatre. Easy parking. The owners are shining examples how immigrants come to the U.S., work hard, and become successful.

Visited Eggs & Thai twice. First time I got the larb kai. It was delicious and spicy. Second time I…read moregot the house fried rice with duck. Incredibly flavorful and they didn't skimp on the duck. Would recommend!

Interior clean

Vegetable rolls (sauce could have been spicier)

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Pad Thai with Crispy Chicken

Grateful Dedham Diner

3.8(197 reviews)

Down 2 lbs this week! Bring on the prosciutto omelet with garlic, mozzarella, spinach, and…read moretomatoes. Reward taken @thegratefuldedham Always a great meal. Service is great. Cool diner vibe.

The food was very good. We had hash and eggs. It was a nice change the waitress very considerate…read moreand split everything up on two plates since I can't have bread anymore. We'll see it right away. We actually sat outside. It was beautiful lovely day not awfully hot. The waitress was very friendly. Explained the specials. The coffee was incredible. I also had an ice water. Everything was presented wonderfully.

Entryway

Loaded omelette

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Bloody Mary

The Sixties Diner

4.4(108 reviews)

5.7 mi

WOW!!!!!!!! I never experienced a place like this ever !!!…read moreVery unique and very nostalgic! Filled with memories of the 1960's memorabilia covering every inch or this restaurant! We had us a great spot and great waitress DENISE, who truly made our breakfast a big treat! The food was delicious and spectacular in my opinion! Coffee kept coming around and I did not even have to get a refill ! That's a great thing! I spent more time looking around the posters and more posters and watching the FLINTSTONES on the TV around the restaurant! The food you need to go and see for yourself! You will then return back I guarantee you will be back! THANK YOU DENISE!!! I hope you get to wait on us again! You made our BREAKFAST MEAL, fun with your infectious happy personality!

What an experience. Decor is fun and service is prompt and friendly. It isn't just a pretty face…read morethough. Food was high quality and quick. I got the steak tip Benedict, hubby the omelette and daughter the Elvis pancakes. Portions are giant and none of us finished our plates. Must go

Hash needs help

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Entering the 60s

Oscar's

3.5(178 reviews)

Oh. My. Veggie burger!! Heaven on a Unicorn!! Yaaaassss. Omg so good!! Gather the squad and prance…read moreon over to Oscar's, thank me later... xoxox

Don't eat brunch here. the eggs were dripping in butter. Totally inedible. Hash browns were tater…read moretots, right from the frozen food shelf. service was good and very pleasant.

Decor

The Oscar Burger

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Craft beer

50's Diner

3.7(324 reviews)

1.6 mi

Sort of in Legacy Place, but away from the main part, allowing stress-free entry and exit. My late…read moreSunday morning visit had stress potential due to a line, but they banged it out effortlessly and I was seated in no time. Typical nostalgic decor with entertainers of the 1950s, keeping with the diner's name. -- Patty Melt: This is the reason I came, as I'm searching for great ones, and theirs is right up there. American cheese (a little outside the standard Swiss), choice of bread (I went marble rye), and optional add-ons (I chose grilled onions, which you'd think would be standard). Excellent execution. Griddled bread with just enough butter, just enough crunch, and no sogginess. Beef soft, with a loose grind, cooked to a juicy medium rare, and with nice beef flavor (too many diner versions use stiff, el cheapo patties; this was quality sourcing a couple steps up). And melty cheese and soft onions complementing while letting the beef sing loudest. No one ingredient was artisanal-level premium, but every aspect was handled beautifully. -- Fries (included with the Patty Melt): Alas, the dreaded "coated" kind, an obvious frozen product. Hot, crisp, and plentiful, so it could've been worse. No biggie; the patty melt was good enough for this not to matter. I can't emphasize enough how well-run the place is. The friendly veteran servers move like clockwork and could easily drop a "honey" on you with every interaction, but that would merely add a delay. Instead, they show their dedication with sincere smiles, initiative, and time-learned precision. It's a joy to behold. Normally I'd hold off on a 5 based on such a small sample size, but the food and shakes I saw going out all looked good, and that service excellence cliched it.

Great food & service! Cash ONLY though. Definitely worth…read morethe drive. It was about a 20 minute drive for us from Waltham. There's a line sometimes but it moves quickly.

They have plenty of booths

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Josh J.

77

6

2

9 years ago

The service and food both were horrible. Would not go again. The cups and utilities were so old, and yellow that, not even Dawn dish soap can fix the problem. read more

Eliana R.

0

5

1

9 years ago

Very bad place services was horrible the server was lost not friendly and the food was yucky not to mention pancake stinks to very bad unbelievable read more

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