Everything was way overpriced for its quality. For example, I ordered 2 appetizers (the salmon ceviche and popcorn shrimp) each for $13. The salmon ceviche was served with rebought stale tortilla chips u could find at any convenience store and the fish tasted as if it was out for a while. The shrimp poppers were not bad but definitely not worth $13. The drinks had no flavor as if they were watered down. I ordered a spicy marg and couldn't taste any lime juice or spice until the very end of the drink. Thank god our server took off half the price of our final bill once we discovered a hair in our chips... long story short, I'm not coming here again. Ps: I usually don't go around giving places negative reviews.. I'm not that petty. BUT, seeing how this was the place I decided to spend my Friday date night... I wish I could have made a more informed decision by reading a truthful review. read more

I have been to Devin's several times in the past but haven't been in a couple years. Stopped in while in town with some friends. We sat outside in the back. It is a nice area outback with a good amount of seating. The service was very slow. It took over 40 minutes for our food to arrive. The food was just alright. I got the prosciutto and fig pizza with cauliflower crust. The edges of the crust were overcooked and burnt. The prosciutto was added to the pizza after it was cooked, making it a bit chewy. I wish the prosciutto was cooked on the pizza to make it crispier. The other people I was with ordered a blackened chicken sandwich, however the chicken was plain and wasn't blackened. The sweet tots didn't come with ketchup, so we had to ask. We also ordered a burger. It was just average and nothing special. This trip was a bit disappointing compared to some of my previous experiences. read more

Review for brunch only -- went here on a whim on a Saturday, and perhaps we didn't order the right things, or maybe they're just better at dinner food. To start, we got the trio of spring rolls ($12), which are three large spring rolls with different fillings - buffalo chicken, pepperoni mac and cheese, and "steak bomb". In my opinion, the one with mac&cheese was just weird, and the texture of the macaroni just didn't work in that format. The buffalo chicken was really heavy on the blue cheese, which I didn't mind but my boyfriend didn't love. We thought it could've used more spice. The steak bomb was our preferred of the three, but still not great. We both ordered the poached eggs+bacon ($16) which comes with avo toast on cranberry pecan bread, a hashbrown, and some fruit. The avo was actually guac. It didn't taste that fresh, and I think plain avo would've worked better with the flavor of the bread -- this was too bad because the bread was actually really good. The poached eggs were a bit overcooked, and the hashbrown was almost too crispy on the outside but soft and not flavorful on the inside. Again, it's likely we just didn't order the right things, but there really shouldn't be right and wrong things to order at a restaurant, especially at this price point. Overall, there was just too much going on with both of the dishes we tried, and the flavors weren't really harmonizing or making that much sense. read more

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This place was great! Service was fast and the food was yummy. I got the fried fish and french fries, but my friend was all over the burger. The only thing is that the atmosphere is INCREDIBLY loud, and even more so during peak hours. read more

Devlin's - American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Super underwhelming overpriced brunch. The restaurant itself looks nice inside and has a nice modern feel. The table was super sticky, so much so your glass would stick to it when you would try to pick it up. We paid $100 (pre tip) for 3 drip coffees, 2 omelettes, Irish breakfast and corned beef hash. The corned beef hash was solid but very small portion. The most disappointing things were the omelettes that were a whopping $20 each. They came with one obviously pre frozen hash brown patty, toast and a slice of melon. The omelettes were flavorless and the ham in them was rubbery store bought cubed ham. Overall it tasted a lot like a mediocre hotel breakfast. Our server was friendly enough but we won't be back. read more

A casual spot to go for drinks after work or for a weekend bite to eat. I'd recommend sitting outside on the patio. American food with an interesting twist. The side dish of sweet potato tater tots was super tasty, however this place wasn't anything special. I will probably try Brighton Bodega right next door the next time I'm in the area. read more

Devlin's - Outdoor patio vibes. This is the cauliflower falafel burger with pomegranate hummus, beet tzatziki, and feta. - American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Ava is the absolute best host / server. Warmly welcomed and seated promptly. More Ava's please

This bar/restaurant was just ok! Average service, food, and ambience. I liked my fish tacos, but my friend wasn't a fan of her pizza. It was very busy on a Friday evening, more than I would've liked during these covid times. It wasn't a bad experience, but nothing really wowed me! read more

Had a lovely meal on Monday night with my partner at Delvin's! Very lovely and attentive service from both Natasha and her trainee, Kirsten! Drinks came super fast, the food was great, and the service was outstanding :) read more

When I lived in Brighton I loved going to Devlin's! This was my place! They have the best drinks, especially Sangria! I loved the food, it was delicious and they always had something new on the menu. I loved sitting out on the patio for brunch in the nice weather too. They had live music sometimes which was really good and very fun! Overall it is a great place to go for good food, drinks and a great experience!!! read more

Devlin's - Lobster Roll - American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I really liked the patio of devlin's but the food was average. Perfect for an outdoor gathering but appetizers were average.. read more

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I would highly recommend it. It is a nice atmosphere, Covid protocols followed booths and tables cleaned after everyone leaves, servers were wearing masks. Food portions are a great, flavor was great, drinks that were on the specialty menu from the bar were also great. Waitstaff was helpful, friendly, and efficient. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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This is my fourth time at Devlin's. I've been here twice for brunch and once for dinner. Devlin's interior decor is cozy and cute. It's a great place to bring friends for a casual brunch or to bring a date for dinner. We came on Saturday afternoon and there was no wait as opposed to other brunch places around the area. I ordered the Benny with smoked applewood ham and John ordered the Devlin's burger. The Benny was okay. I've had better Benny's before. It came with fruit and with a hash brown. The egg wasn't as runny as I would have preferred and the biscuit wasn't very tender. The hash brown wasn't very crispy and the flavors were mediocre. The burger was amazing. It was juicy, flavorful, and came with the best fries. John would also like to mention that the pickle was bomb. Ambience: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Decor: 5/5 read more

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*Brunch review* The blood mary was really good and spicy. the breakfast appetizer muffin was grainy....not good. The eggs, homefries were okay. the eggs were in the pan too long and got that weird grey greasy thing happen and the toast was sitting in the window too long, by the time it got to the table it was so dry that I thought it would disintegrate. I asked about the eggs benedict....Fake hollandaise...ew, but at least the waitress was honest when we asked how it was. ..." um, I've had better" read more

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Came here for Sunday Brunch - a friend called and said let's go to Brighton for brunch I know the best place - first thing I said to her was if I am going to drive over a 1/2 hour for brunch on a lazy Sunday it better be worth it! Well it was certainly good but not some place I would go out of my way for too often. We got there about 12:30 and they weren't too busy. Our reserved table was perfect and not far from the jazz band. It did take a while for a waitress to come over and take our drink orders. I don't think the brunch drinks are worth the cost...but that's just me. I ordered the full Irish breakfast but substituted the black and white pudding for hash. I had no idea how much food was going to come out!! The waitress didn't ask and I forgot to tell her (even though the menu says you can get the eggs any way you want - so I thought she should have asked!) so my eggs came out super runny - like eggy water taking over my plate. But I got past that and dug in. eggs, bangers, grilled tomatoes, fried ham, beans and hash... wholly cow it was a massive plate (not sure about their other meals but I don't agree with the other poster that said the portions were small). The hash was the best thing on the plate. It was flavorful but not overly salty like hash tends to be. One of the girls I was with ordered an omelet which she said was really good. read more

Devlin's - Irish breakfast - American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

A gem in Brighton! Awesome GF options, and even gluten free AND veggie burger options ((usually you have to pick one or the other) I'd recommend sitting at the bar for the best, personable service. read more

It's okay! Good spot for a quick bite and good food. For a Wednesday evening the service was rather slow/our drinks were forgotten about a few times. The nachos were good but our entrees were just okay. The Buffalo chicken pizza had at least a half inch thick layer of cheese that we had to peel off, and the truffle fries were all the tiny little bits of fries from the bottom of the fryer and didn't taste like truffle at all. The eggplant Parmesan ciabatta sandwich was very good though! read more

Cozy American bar in Brighton Center. We had great service and there was plenty of seating/ TVs. The few vegans options were pretty good and the drinks were good too. read more

OMG! The fish and chips is the best ever, hands down! The rest of their menu looks just as tantalizing! What an amazing find!

This is place gets 3.5 stars. The food is mediocre at best (based on what I ordered) and that's being generous. 3.5 stars is due to the wonderful service. I had the spicy fried chicken sandwich which was a hot mess. It was not spicy which I can easily overlook. What I couldn't overlook was how instead of using a patty, they used tenders (more on this later). Additionally, under the tenders, they piled on a ton of shredded iceberg lettuce which made the bun a soggy mess that disintegrated upon picking it up. Ok fine, I decided to forgo the bun completely and eat the tenders with a fork and knife. That's when I realized that unlike every place on earth, even fast food restaurants, the chicken they used wasn't chicken breast but dark meat with big chunks of fat. I had to dissect it like a neurosurgeon but it was a lost cause and I gave up. I could have gone to Wendy's for a better spicy chicken sandwich. That's how pitiful this one was. The sweet potato tots were a generous portion and delicious. They were the saving grace and for that, I give my meal 2 stars. However, I had to eat when I got home because I was so hungry, which defeated the purpose of going out to eat. My friends seemed to enjoy their meals but this is based on my experience and I would not go back. read more

I came here for brunch with a few friends and was for surprised by the menu, pretty much everything is $15-$20 dollars. It's weird that regardless of cost and difficulty of a dish they all cost the same. I got an omelette which honestly tasted like it had no seasoning at all and was pretty small for the price. They do have an extensive drink menu, but my mimosa just had a splash of champagne in it. Sad because this spot is very convenient for me, but too many good places around to go back to this one. They also have a nice big patio but don't allow dogs. What's the point?! read more

Sad to see they no longer have their tots app which was my favorite. I enjoy my experience every time I go. Although it has been several months I have been here several occasions order something new each time and it is always yummy. Pulled pork. Sushi bowls, ribs, burger, etc. all good. And cost efficient! read more

One of our favorite brunch places!!!!!! The food is great and so is the service. Went their with my friend on a Sunday afternoon and loved their outdoor seating. Its normally busy so get your reservations in advance. Even if you don't, the wait is not that long. Their drinks are good too. I tried the Devlin's burger and it was good. You can find parking in the street or there is also a parking area close by. read more

My wife and I were riding the 57 Bus home a few nights ago. We live near the YMCA, so normally we get off at the Oak Square stop. However, on this night, a man walked onto the bus wearing these big leather boots. He sat a few rows behind us, and my wife gets nauseous at the smell of leather, so to keep her from complaining the entire night, we got off the bus early. As we were walking home, hunger struck, so we decided to stop somewhere to grab food. The sign "Delvin's" stuck out to me. I have a guy who works for me named "James Devlin". He's a good worker. A real "bring your lunch pail to work", blue-collar type of a kid. I figured he must come from a good, hard-working family, so his restaurant can't be too bad. So in we went. I looked for James when I walked in, but I couldn't spot him. This was a bad sign, because he's a very noticeable guy. He stands out from the rest when I see him at work. He's got an exceptionally tall back, if that makes any sense. It's like his shoulder blades extend upwards to the moon, and you could tie a damn tire swing to them if you wanted... Anyway, I didn't see him, nor anyone else in the restaurant who resembled him, so I figured he must have been out chopping wood or something. A younger woman led us into the bar area, and we were seated at a high-top table right in the middle of the room. I couldn't have asked for a better spot. I had fantastic vantage points on the kitchen, bathrooms, all exits, multiple TVs, etc. I felt safe, but still exposed, so I wasn't left feeling so safe that I'd ever consider letting my guard down. I still had to keep my whits up. I was safe, but on my own terms, which is exactly how I want it. The waitress asked if we'd like any drinks this evening. My wife started to remark about red wine, but I cut her off quickly. If she was too nauseous for leather, then she was too nauseous for wine. I ordered us a couple of Glendalough whiskies, neat. My wife had been having troubles at her work all week. Something about her boss failing to file some reports on-time, which resulted in the rest of the office having to work a little extra each night. I didn't care too much for the story, so it was nice to have so many things to look at from atop my high table. I alternated my gaze between the TVs, which were showing basketball, and a young couple sitting a few tables down from us. I hate basketball, so most of my attention went to the couple. They seemed to be out on a date. They each got fish tacos - A decision that I thought was incredibly irresponsible, given that this was not a Mexican restaurant. I started to get up from my seat to tell them off when our food arrived. I had ordered the filet mignon wrapped in bacon, and I had ordered my wife the bourbon + brown sugar steak tips. We're on an all meat diet this month, so we gave our whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts, and onion strings to a child sitting at the table behind us. The child's father had something to say, but I didn't hear him over the loud music. Normally, I dislike loud music when eating, because of how much my wife will complain about it, but this time it helped drown out the questions from the man at the table behind us, so I enjoyed it this time. The food was great, and the service was fast. I will likely pop my head in a few more times this off-season to see if I can spot James. Please let him know I was there to see him. -Scarneccia read more

Great spot to grab brunch! I ordered the elote avocado toast and corned beef hash. Service was punctual, food was tasty. It looked like they were having an event the day I went. Looking forward to going again. read more

Delicious fish taco with a side of sweet tots and a beautiful patio in the back . Serving size was huge ,definitely got my money's worth read more

Devlin's - Patio dining in the shade as requested - American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I LOVE it here. The outside patio is so charming and has this long lit cobblestone ally to get to it that makes you no longer feel like you are in Brighton MA. The ivy growing up the walls next to the water fountain really makes it feel like you are in a private garden setting amongst friends. The service is always awesome and the food is exceptional. I've had most of the appetizers and any raw fish option offered as I am a sucker for it. No complaints at all. I will return to take more pictures soon read more

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Really looked forward for lunch here after 1 1/2 years away. Service was great, and my wife's mahi-mahi tacos were delicious. However I was very disappointed with the turkey sandwich: wonderful thickly-sliced artisan bread, good slab of cheese, fresh basil all spoiled by the few folded pieces of processed turkey meat. These ingredients called for real turkey as did the reputation of this restaurant. In addition, the bread was not just grilled but was soaking in grease...ran off like a river as I tried to eat it from the quarter-inch slices of bread, and I needed to tie a napkin my neck to keep the oil off me. The fries too were oily...a dark brown with the smaller ones burnt black, ---all very greasy/oily. Fryer not at a high temp and items left too long. Didn't finish the sandwich or the fries. C'mon you guys can do better than this! It was a sad return to a favorite place... read more

I recently decided to try Devlins, after seeing glowing reviews but also, my mom always wanted tp try this place, but she passed away a few weeks ago. So, in her honor I came here by myself for lunch during the week. I ordered the BABY HEIRLOOM TOMATO + BURRATA salad. It certainly looked gorgeous when it arrived at table, but it honestly wasn't very good, the greens were well past their freshness date and the baby heirloom tomatoes were not good. But this year, the tomato crop was a challenge, still they could have shopped around for better produce. And, for 17.00 bucks, in Brighton Center, not Newbury St, it should have been outstanding. Then I thought, maybe they are more known for their brunch, so I returned on Saturday. The service was awful, but I understand they were busy. This time around I ordered the Italian scrambled eggs and a mimosa. I really was not happy with the eggs and flavor, they were also a soggy mess. Again, the price tag, they should have been good. I am all about supporting small businesses and didnt complain. The crowd is mostly college or young professionals, so maybe that is their target audience. The patio is pretty though. The pictures below are the salad ordered fir lunch and not brunch. read more

Devlin's - BABY HEIRLOOM TOMATO + BURRATA - American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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We had the pork dumplings, bruschetta salad, eggplant parm grilled cheese, and truffle sacchetti and it was all incredible. I would definitely get any of these dishes again but would also love to try more of this awesome menu! The eggplant parm grilled cheese had pesto, fried eggplant and melted mozzarella with a crispy thick cut bread - SO GOOD. The bruschetta was amazing and a great way to add a lighter dish into the mix of heavier dishes. The truffle sacchetti was basically tortellini Mac and cheese and it was one of my favorite dishes I've tried here. We sat on the patio and the service was great. Had such a great experience and can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Devlin's rocks!!! Such a great variety on the menu. The patio is so cute. Fantastic drinks and amazing dishes prepared to perfection. read more

Devlin's - Truffle sacchetti - American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Okay so solid place with a pretty good drink menu. We got several different cocktails that were fun, except they made their tequila sunrises with blueberries which was an odd choice. Also the service was super slow, not sure if it was because we were outside or if it was just an off day. We ended up going to Brighton Bodega next door. read more

I used to love declines for brunch, lunch or dinner. Some items like the tomato soup or tenders are still good options but their brunch has gone way downhill and so has their service. They have had a lot of turn over with staff and management and it is just not what it used to be. Would Love to see them turn it around again and get back to the great brunch and dinners they used to be known for! read more

In the warm weather the patio is where to be. We went this summer after the COVID-19 reopening. Burger was awesome, service great, I had a lobster roll that was amazing. I recommend hitting this place up read more

Very disappointing. We ordered the SPICY KOREAN RAMEN for $17, which was supposed to come with sweet garlic fried chicken. There was no chicken in sight, and the noodles were flaccid and broth was oppressively spicy. (Heat without flavor is artless and pointless.) We also ordered the HOUSE FRIED RICE for $20 which was also pretty bad - the rice was swimming in inordinately salty sauce, and the predominant or perhaps only flavor was soy sauce. The TUNA POKE for $19 was adequate, but the seasonings detracted from the tuna, rather than enhancing it. Almost forgot: we got the house fries, which generally come with a delicious curry sauce. This time, the curry container was mostly empty and the curry was plastered all over the inside of the package. It's not that hard to secure the cap on a four ounce Solo cup. A baggie and twist tie will get you there. We've been frequenting Devlin's for 18 years, and have supported them during the pandemic. I'm not sure if we are completely ruined for Devlin's but certainly we will give a hard pass to Asian fusion dishes from this restaurant. For us, they are an utter waste of money. read more

Great food and drinks, with an awesome atmosphere outside! Super cute and perfect for summer

Loved this spot. Super chill vibe but high end tasting food. The drinks were great and the service was even better. I got the tres leches cake and that was so delicious. It was definitely on par with traditional tres leches. We ordered ALOT of food and it all came out perfectly to order! read more

Excellent good choice with fiat pricing to portion ration. Unique dishes and seasonal menu options nice atmosphere. read more

This is my go to spot in Brighton. Always fantastic food, the cocktails are so delicious and everyone working there is very friendly. Highly recommend their espresso martini. They have rotating specials on their menu so you can always find something new. The inside is relaxed but warm and homey. They have a patio in back that is amazing in the summer too! I can't recommend it enough! read more

Devlin's, you have lost me. I have been a loyal fan since you opened in early 2000. Your prices have skyrocketed and your serving sizes have decreased. My favorite, your quinoa bowl with chicken, is now tiny and $21. Outdoor patio is very nice, but the interior - especially the ladies room - is looking warn and really needs an update. Sorry Devlin's - I am just not that into you anymore. read more