Stopped by for dinner on a cold and rainy Sunday night. They're open late and have some good options on the menu. The avocado toast and Kung Pao chicken stir fry were the perfect comfort food after a long flight. Washed down with a pretty decent margarita. The warm sticky toffee cake was a decadent way to end the meal. Shout out to our server Shaina who was very friendly and helpful. She was awesome and took good care of us. Good place if you're looking for a place with comfort food that's open late. read more

Stefani !!! Thank you for your amazing service tonight !!! The food was dope also all though you guys ran out of lobster and shrimp ravioli I'll live Also a cute place to catch up with friends .. thank you again ! read more

Very good service. Loud place, not comfortable for having conversations. Comfy seating. Vegetarian sushi was amazing. Vegan impossible burger not so much. The bun was hard. The patty had dull taste. Quantity was good. Not worth the cost though. read more

Nice restaurant, friendly staff. Food is not bad. Brunch menu doesnot have many varieties. Desserts are delicious. read more

This is my second time here with my husband, this time I brought my mother in law for brunch. I love the service here! From walking in and greeted by the hostess with a warm welcome to being walked to our table. We had Mike as our waiter, he is awesome! Great personality ! I guess we got lucky twice with our service then, I don't understand all the bad reviews with service, but I we loved our experience, it was Fantastic! Food was delicious! And going during happy brunch hour is even better! My favorite is the chicken and waffles, I knew this time to have the spicy and sweet sauce on the side instead of drizzled on, I like my waffles sweet only . Eggs Benedict was . Overall my husband and I will be coming back! read more

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Disappointing hostess service: I came in and placed an order for take out between lunch and dinner so not a busy time at all. I wasn't told how long it would be but I patiently waited in their lobby. Someone brought a bag out from the kitchen and placed it behind the hostess stand. But the hostesses stood gossiping about where they were going that night and left the bag their for another 10 mins before one went to "go check on my order" just to come back and realize it had been within arms reach for the last 10 mins. No apology for the oversight. I would hate to see what slips through the cracks when they are actually busy. Unfortunate service for a place that was recommended to me by a friend. read more

This restaurant has been hit or miss, we have visited this location several times and it has legitimately been 50-50 on our experiences, we have better experiences sitting in the restaurant than the often proposed fend-for-yourself Lounge area. Our first experience in the lounge was fantastic and have had three successive bad experiences in the lounge sense however now that we opted to sit in the dining room they have have a better time keeping me happy. The first thing you notice about Earl's is the staff are all models, and many of them act like it, the overall experiences usually satisfactory food and drinks are both tasty and the atmosphere is fun and fresh and certainly don't mind models acting like models, especially when they are directing a fake smile at you. I haven't had anything that not worth eating or drinking and we'll go back as it's a great late night option. Average check for a party of two has been consistently 100 to 140. Plus tip. read more

My best friend and I came this past weekend. The food was amazing and our server Christy was super friendly and efficient :) Elrick popped over to our table and he was great as well. I had like 5 spicy watermelon margaritas hehe. Will definitely be back!! 10/10 recommend. read more

Was a weekend staple, now I try to avoid. Cold food and ignored. Living in the Charlestown area I often went to Earl's for drinks and brunch. However, within the past year (since February) the service and food has taken a serious hit. My most recent experience was on a Sunday around 1pm. We were seated right away. Unfortunately, that is where the positive experience ends. We sat and had our order ready for the waiter before he came over, about 8 min, for the first time. We had a brief second to order a diet coke and iced tea before he took off. When he came back another 10 minutes or so later we had about 30 seconds of his time to order. Even when we ordered he was walking away! Waited about 30 minutes until the food came out. At this point we haven't had a drink refill or even someone to check on us if we needed anything. The food was COLD! (this has happened before with brunch) Eggs, bacon, and potatoes (all cold). We waited a bit before he walked by again to flag him down. Mentioned the cold food and he just took it, without saying anything. It came back still cold. They seemed to have placed it under a warming lamp. At this point we asked for a refill on our drinks, ate quickly and left. read more

My friend and I had no idea Assembly Row was such a popular Friday night spot so after hearing that there was a one hour wait almost everywhere else, we put our name down at Earls and had about a 30 minute wait. Earls has a fun, trendy vibe and is pretty spacious. It reminded me of New York in both its chicness and pseudo-pretentiousness. I ordered the Warm Kale Salad and my friend and I shared the Truffle Fries. The fries were solid. The kale salad featured two foods that I love: kale and brussel sprouts. Yum! Also loved the vinaigrette, and the potatoes added a great touch. It was a filling dish, but not in a way that makes you feel gross. But you know what my dish did not feature? The alleged grilled chicken that was advertised on the menu and in the photo of the salad. I would've said something, except our waiter disappeared for an extended amount of time and the allure of kale and brussel sprouts overwhelmed me. Speaking of, where did he run off to? He was friendly, took our orders, but then only resurfaced when we were ready for the check. I missed him, but I guess I didn't really need him or that grilled chicken on my salad anyways. read more

Took my father out for birthday day here this past weekend and was very happy with our decision to eat at Earls. We were seated quickly and immediately asked our drink orders. We were seated near the windows which made me cringe for a second because it was very cold out but the area was actually very warm and comfortable even with the large windows next to our table. The menu is kind've all over the place but not necessarily in a bad way. They have sushi, steaks, burgers, and even an Indian style curry dish. We decided to order the truffle fries as a starter and they were delicious. They were the slightest bit spicy and were just perfect as an app before our entrees arrived. My father ordered the cajun salmon with rice and asparagus, my sister ordered the California burger, and I opted for the curry dish mentioned above. We all enjoyed our food thoroughly. I was shocked that an American restaurant could actually make an Indian style curry so well. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce (I chose medium spice) was well seasoned and tasted great with the white rice and naan it was served with. Our server was very sweet and helped us make our choices when we were having a hard time figuring out what to order off the eclectic menu. Our food was prepared quickly and exactly how we ordered it. I would definitely come here again. read more

First time trying Earl's, and I hate myself for not coming in sooner. Noel, our server....awesome! Every suggestion she made was fantastic. Amazing menu...so many things to come back and try. This will be added to our "usual" list. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - We demolished everything we ordered! - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

To close out my summer internship in Boston, my classmate/coworker and I decided to celebrate by going on an unsuccessful shopping spree at Assembly Row. Dejected that we didn't find anything we wanted to purchase, we decided to splurge on a good good bougie dinner. We dressed the part, having come straight from work, and did not have to wait at all for a table for two on a Tuesday night at 6:30PM. The hostess escorted us to a fancy shmancy U-shaped booth with cool ~aesthetic~ lighting, and we immediately opened the drink and food menus. With a lot of patience and input from our server, we decided to share the spicy tuna roll, lobster mac & cheese, and the swordfish tacos, substituting the side for truffle fries for $1 extra. I also indulged in the $5 drink of the month--the peach bellini, and my friend got a white wine. The waitress graciously let my friend take her time deciding on the drink she wanted, because she just couldn't decide. Ugh our waitress was so nice D: BUT TO OUR DISMAY, the waitress returned, notifying us that they had run out of the lobster mac and cheese!! HOW COULD THEY. On a TUESDAY NIGHT. Could this night get any worse?? And so we hurriedly scoured the menu, but nothing seemed to live up to the lobster mac, as that was the first dish we had agreed upon and built our whole meal off of. Eventually, we settled on the large portion of the clam chowder, shaking our heads in dismay. Soon afterwards, we were served the clam chowder with a slice of bread. The kitchen had graciously split the chowder into two shallow ...bowl-plates (?), easing the sharing of the food. After we had blessed the food (and ourselves), we dug right in. In silence, we both looked up, the twinkle back in our eyes. "THIS IS. SO. GOOD. WOW." The clam chowder was fresh, not too heavy, and full of carrots and celery, which added a nice touch. While we were still working on the chowder, our spicy tuna roll arrived, garnished with tempura flakes. Solid option. Tasted just like any other spicy tuna roll with tempura flakes I ever had, at a similar price point, too. And finally, she arrived. Miss Swordfish Taco with truffle fries! The flour tortilla had a crunch, as if one side was put on a pan for a bit. It broke a bit as we were eating the taco, but it didn't bother me too much. Otherwise, it was so. good. I wish the truffle fries were hot (they were almost lukewarm), but the taste made up for it. Towards the end of the night, a random large group of people came in and crowded around the table next to us to watch a trivia show on TV, encroaching upon our personal space (the waitress couldn't even get to our table by that point), and so by that point we were ready to bounce. Overall, we wiped our plates clean, our pants bursting at their seams. What started off as a disappointing night became a pleasant surprise. We definitely dished out a lot of $$$, but it was worth it for the celebration. I think this would be a great place to come during the happy hour time for the apps and a drink or two. I gave it 3 stars for the lack of lobster mac & cheese and the food, which was good, but not like...life-changing if ya know what i mean. The service was amazing, and I hope I can come back sometime soon! read more

First time at Earl's and the food, drinks, and service were all exceptional. Raneen was our server. Highly recommend!

ad the greatest experience at Earls last night! I go to assembly frequently and have been to Earls a handful of times but it never stood out to me. That definitely changed last night. I was grabbing dinner and drinks with my friend and our order had an allergy and a lot of modifications as well (servers nightmare). Our server Mike didn't seem bothered by this at all and reassured us it was no problem! He listened to all our modifications and additionally gave some great recommendations. Now here you may think, this is just one server, however a manger walked out food over to us. Gabby stated she saw the allergy and the modifications and wanted to ensure that our meals came out just right. Not to mention the busboy came over frequently to make sure our table was clean, but not over doing it. It was perfect Honestly the service was an 11/10, and I'll be sure to be back soon. read more

The best place in town for everything I love this place I choose it for any type of celebration or just casual my husband and I we got married here cause our first date was here and we have and awesome time, it's located on assembly row (Somerville) they have a wonderful staff and food is amazing I highly enjoyed the Cajun salmon, my hobby got the New York steak very good prepared tender meal with asparagus and I love the sangria it's very fruity my favorite is the red also the nachos and the desserts are really great and they usually offers a special drink or special plates, price it's very affordable and they have a ravishing staff also make our celebration beautiful we are very grateful to celebrated with them. No doubts with this place I guarantee read more

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Came here for girls night and restaurant week. I gave it 3 stars because the kitchen couldn't seem to get medium rare to well done correctly. That goes for the steak and salmon dishes. I will say the salmon was still really good. Seasoned well and the veggies complimented the salmon on the dish very nicely. Phil, our waiter, was very upbeat and helpful so service was awesome. Crystal, the manager, checked in on us and because we didn't like the cook on our meats/fishes she gave us the drinks on the house and 10% off our bill. That was super sweet of her. For dessert, we liked the salted caramel chocolate ganache with vanilla ice cream but the lime tart was too tart for our liking. It was definitely not the sweet lime tart we are used to. Decor was great. Love the loft style ceiling, open concept kitchen, and huge bar area. Parking at assembly square was easy due to numerous lots. read more

My go to order is the Forager Burger with a side of truffle fries. It's literally the best veggie burger I've ever had and the fries are to die for. They also have a fun variety of cocktails that are always strong, my favorite one to get is the raspberry mojito. If there is a crowd in front, go to the bar seating (the area surrounding the bar) since it's first come first serve. They also don't have any crazy rules about having to order food or spending a certain amount of money if you sit in the bar area. read more

Before I talk about anything else, I should say that this place would get 5 stars based on its Chocolate Bread Pudding alone. In fact, that's the only reason that this place doesn't get an even lower review in my books. Haven't had a bread pudding this delicious in a long time and I'll be going back for it soon (but not for anything else). Otherwise, here's the gist on everything else: Positive: + As mentioned -- chocolate bread pudding. It is called Sticky Toffee Chocolate Pudding but I didn't find it very sticky or toffee-like so I wouldn't be dissuaded by those things. It was nice and warm and went perfectly with the ice cream (and the waffle that the ice cream came on!). Seriously, this was perfect. + Interior decor is very nice and it is large so lots of space. Great place for a group assuming you don't mind the negatives below (which are big ones) + Probably nice in summer time with the windows open (we went in early Spring -- aka still winter in Boston) + Corona I got was nice and cold (I don't take adequately cold beer for granted!) Negative: - Food was extremely average. My Yam Fries (read: Sweet potato fries) were room temperature, my chicken sandwich was fine but very uninspired and parts of the bread were stale so I just ate the chicken with fork and knife and left the bread - Service was very slow on a Tuesday night -- can't imagine what a weekend night would look like I was really torn on what to give this place star-wise but I think 3 stars is what it deserves. It is very much an average American restaurant in my book that just happens to have a delicious dessert option. I wish they would trim their menu, focus on some specialty foods and get them to the quality of their bread pudding and also work on their service but hey, they're running the business and not me and hopefully they know what's best for them. PS. In case you haven't deciphered, choc bread pudding is my sh*t. Had some delicious pudding at Henrietta's Table and have been searching around Boston for similar ever since and no restaurant has lived up to it. Tried Sonsie, tried Lolita and neither were memorable. This place was. They're punching above their weight class here -- kudos to them. read more

Let's just say jury is still out on this one... I got their burger and it was below average. The appetizers were the best part of the meal. We got the Korean wings and the Spinach dip. The spinach/avocado mixture was interesting and worked out surprisingly well. I take that back, the best part of our meal was our waitress Katerina (hopefully I'm spelling it right). She was awesome! read more

i went here for brunch with friends, the brunch menu was extremely limited which was disappointing. i ordered the ham & cheese omelette, and there was no cheese and the ham wasn't even cooked into the egg! it was just a pile of loose deli meat!!! the iced coffee with baileys was delicious and the truffle fries were also great. just wish they had more options. our waitress was alright, we could tell she was trying to get us out of there as soon as we finished our food (even though there were tons of empty tables). she just kept lingering and glaring at us which was unfortunate because i was trying to catch up with friends i hadn't seen in a long time. read more

I have visited this restaurant two other times pre covid and I feel like something changed. I recently went with my mum and my 5YO son. Upon entering, I asked for a kids' menu. The hostess wasn't sure if they had a kids' menu, but she said that the waitress would know what the kids offerings were, so we sat down and I asked the waitress. She said that they don't have a one. I said, do you have nachos or a grilled cheese? She said we really don't have those things. I said can "I get a kids water?" She comes back and says we don't have any kid friendly cups. Can he just drink from the cup on the table?" (the cup provided, that was a glass cup!) I proceeded to order chips and guacamole. The girl came back, and my mom asked for a plain grilled chicken sandwich. She said she wasn't sure if the kitchen could do that. I asked if they maybe had a side of shredded cheese or maybe some cucumbers on the side she said she didn't think that the kitchen would be able to do that either. I asked her to pack up the tortilla chips and we were going to have to leave to go to someplace else. She then charges me $20 for the chips and guacamole. I gave her my card and then asked to speak to the manager who confirmed that they don't cater towards children, and that the waitress never went back to the kitchen to ask if they could make exceptions for a dietary requirements. I then told the manager that we will never be coming back because and in this day and age to not even try to accommodate a customer with dietary restrictions or those with kids in a shopping plaza is unheard of and discriminatory. read more

Service, quality, and food all make this place a 5 star in my book! Everything here is made in house like everything, including the burger buns to the pasta. The location probably throws people off because when you have a movie theater and other mediocre chain restaurants around you may overlook this place. The nachos are tasty, not too big but a decent app. The burgers are so filling. I got the portobello burger and it was cook just the way I asked. The main attractions for me are the white peach Bellini, the toffee cake, and the frozen paralyzed. The peach Bellini is super sweet and tastes like biting into a peach. The paralyzer is like a spiked milk shake topped with lucky charms and they use milk distilled from frosted flakes. Like what!?!? Finally the toffee cake is moist, huge, and a great mix of chocolate and toffee. The service by far is one of the best in this area. Nika our server and Lou the hostess are gems and I wish I knew there schedule because I would only come when they are working because they are that awesome, although the other staff seem very sweet as well. Definitely coming back for the pasta and dessert! read more

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I started coming here 1 month from when it opened and every time I have come has been better than the last! I absolutely love it! The kitchen is open until late, which is unusual for the location, and perfect for people who like to eat late. I absolutely love their burgers, appetizers (spinach and cheese, soups, wings etc.) and salads. The main courses allow for a good variety of meat and fish. The ambiance is very open-air and spacious. Service is prompt, friendly, and eager to help whenever needed. The drinks/cocktails from the bar are delicious! read more

First of all, Assembly Row feels like its an outdoor mall out of suburban Southern California. It's clean, oddly quiet, and adjacent to big box stores like Home Goods. It's refreshing to visit, but most definitely is a destination - there are realistically only so many restaurants and bars here so know where you're going. There seemed to be a lot of people in Earl's Kitchen + Bar so my friend and I decided to give it a try. There was a 30 min or so long wait, but the staff brought out sushi samples for the waiting customers to try. It was solid and got me excited for our actual meal. We had the pork buns to share, my friend got the chicken avocado salad, and I had the fenway burger. The pork buns were good, but not great. The fenway burger made for a great photo with its 1 inch thick onion rings - that's rings plural, but the burger itself was a little dry. The fries it came with though were seasoned well and delicious. My friends salad on the other hand, was a disaster with way too much dressing than the ingredients could handle. It was so bad that my friend had asked the waiter if he could just get more iceberg lettuce to help even it out. The waiter responded with grace and brought out a plate of iceberg lettuce without a problem but come on - either give more lettuce to begin with or hold the dressing. Proportions, please! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - The Fenway Burger - battered onion rings done right! - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Had a wonderful evening at Earls Kitchen and Bar in Assembly Row. Our server Christy was personable and the only thing sharper than her service was her eyebrows! Will be back. read more

Gabriella the manager got us a table on a busy Friday night and made sure we had the best time. Wonderful food and the drinks came out quickly. Will be returning soon! The waiter Mike was good too. read more

I can't remember what brought me here. Assembly row was new to me at the tone and I wanted to try it out. The place looked like a good spot for a date so I came here with my girl. She enjoyed it. The drinks here is what keeps me coming back. They are all so very good. The Moscow mule is my personal favorite. They are made so well. All of them are pretty strong. It goes down smooth but it will hit you. The atmosphere is cool. It's has a good looking crowd. The weekends in the summer here is a great time. The look is very modern. Great place to take a date. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed my first experience at Earl's the other night! My dining partner and I split the soup/salad/bread app and got this really good mushroom soup. The taste was excellent, though it was a little bit liquidy for me and had a tad too much butter. The bread that came with it was so good (I think it was focaccia) and the caesar was just right as well. For my meal, I got the salmon and it was excellent. Super fresh, charred really well so the skin was super crisp, and atop this corn and roasted tomato thing which was really yummy, too. My dining partner got a steak which he said was just alright. The sides we tried were the fries, mashed potatoes & sweet potato fries, all of which were just okay but not great. Overall, I would definitely return here- glad it's in the neighborhood now! read more

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Came on Earl's on rainy day, looking for a late lunch - during COVID. Super happy with the decision - great beer selection, great food, and King took awesome care of us! Will definitely be back soon! read more

I've been here a couple times now since I work around the area. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GETTING FOOD HERE! I ordered the chicken Alfredo and you have to pay extra to add ANY toppings which I found extremely ridiculous. On top of that, it was so salty. I would rather take my money and pay for better quality food elsewhere that included chicken in the price like Bertucci's. The reason why I give this place 3 stars is for their drinks. The drinks are reasonable for the area the restaurant is in and plus they include a good amount of alcohol. They're all nicely presented and taste really good. I definitely compliment the bar tenders for crafting such a great mix. Overall I would come back ONLY FOR DRINKS. Nothing else. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I've been to the Prudential once and it blew me away. Went here once and I loved the food equally. The shrimp in their appetizers is to die for! Their food is so good and the service was just as pleasant. So far, with 2 experiences, one in each location, I remain satisfied and will come back :) read more

Shannon and Jose were great exceptional service. Shannon did an amazing job as a bartender.

Lunch at Earl's was fantastic! The menu had so many delicious vegan options! Thiago provided fantastic service and threw in a slice of cake as well! Would definitely return!! read more

I, my sisters and our friend enjoyed a lovely evening at Earl's last Friday. We had a leisurely dinner, starting with shared plates and drinks, proceeding to entrees, and finishing up with coffee. Everything was fantastic from the food, to the exceptional service, and in the way we were not rushed at any time. This was a key point as my sisters and I hadn't seen our friend in a while, so it was nice to be able to linger over our meals and drinks and conversation. Also of note, our server Jaquison (apologies if I'm misspelling his name) was amazing--attentive, warm, and efficient. On to the food and drinks. We started with drinks: Christmas cosmo, Blanton's on the rocks, and margaritas. Speaking of my Blanton's, it was a good pour. I tasted the Christmas cosmo and it was delightful. I didn't try the margarita, but sis had two, so I trust it was good. For apps, we shared Korean Hot Wings--delish! with a nice zingy aftertaste. Warm Spinach and 3 Cheese Dip--not bad, not great, marginally flavorful. Garlic Fries--tasty and plentiful. Our entrees were the following: one California Burger--it looked fabulous and our friend confirmed that assessment! Two sisters had the Field Greens Salad and both gave it a thumbs up on flavor and abundance. I had the very flavorful Santa Fe Salad which was blackened chicken, feta, avocado, black beans, corn, dates, peanut lime vinaigrette. So much flavor, but not overly dressed, the dates were a highlight! As mentioned we finished with coffee, no desserts--we were too full from the apps and entrees. It is easy to recommend Earl's. It's in a great location, the interior space is elegant, and the service is great. Be sure to make a reservation if you're going on a weekend night as it fills up fast, and there is typically a crowd waiting for tables. read more

Sunday brunch for two, the wait was decent - about 30 min or so. they text you when your table is ready so you can shop around until then-which is perfect. the host was attentive and friendly, service was good our waitress greeted us almost right away and brought out our drinks within mins. we wanted chicken and waffles- out of waffles. we wanted the green juice- out of passion fruit. we ended up getting the cajun blacken chicken and the california burger with truffle fries as a started. my sister enjoyed her burger and the chicken was super moist, no complaints here. the truffle fries on the other hand taste like any other fries we didn't really taste the truffle. even though it was super busy our food came out pretty fast and the service was great. our waitress made sure everything came out okay and we got everything we needed. read more

Restaurant is nice. Good selection of drinks. Food is just OK. Nothing special. Prices are expensive for the quality. Ceasar salad was a bit salty. Chowder good. Fish tacos decent but fish a tad dry. Most apps we got weren't great - like crispy ribs. Seems like most votes are for the burger. Might try that sometime. Waitress Took 15 minutes to bring the check over. And I couldn't get any other waiter(ess)'s attention. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - 2 Fish tacos with mango guac. Yam fries. - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great trendy place for drinks and small plates! Stopped here on a Boston visit to meet friends after work on friday. Had the special cucumber mule, made with all fresh ingredients for a great tasting mule! I was skeptical of trying the cucumber and was going for the usual lime mule, but the waitress convinced me and I'm glad she did! Had coconut shrimp and other appetizers but really only remember the crispy tasty shrimp. read more

It was solid - the food portion was somewhat small, but overall the dish is decent and I would recommend to others!

Drinks are a really good price & service is great. Stefani is a great serve.