I've been coming to Earls at assembly row for quite some time now. Today, our server Akkun was amazing! He checked up on us just the perfect amount. Every time I come here now, I ask for him. As for the food, it was incredibly delicious and most importantly fresh. This is by far the only restaurant in assembly row that can live up to its standards. I really liked the music that earls played. It was a mix up Latin and upbeat music. I also really like that after a certain time they kind of start to dim the lights. But overall I enjoyed that it wasn't too loud. There's a good distance between all of the tables. Thanks you earls and Akkun. read more

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Service was great. Omar was amazing, and so helpful! Ask for him when you dine! The food was good and the atmosphere is good

I can't believe I have never written a review for this place. We started coming here back in 2016 when I was attending school at Bunker Hill. Hubby and I would go after I had to go in for a test or paperwork etc. The first time it was brunch, and I had the MOST AMAZING egg white frittata, no idea what he had because I was so enamored with mine. Over the years, we have continued to come here, even with all the other options at Assembly Row, and never disappointed. The lastest was Friday, Oct 1. We got there just as they had opened and it wasn't too crowded. They require masks when up and about, but I don't mind that at all. Cell service is a joke, but one server explained it was because of the bldg and the next-door apartments. They do offer free Wifi, which worked wonderfully. Our server was so attentive and friendly, didn't rush us at all. As a result, we were able to have the nice leisurely lunch we had intended. We love the ambiance here, really funky decor, and relaxed vibe. Food: we started with the chipotle calamari; I wish I had remembered to get a pic. It was just the right amount of heat and spice, and calamari cooked perfectly. They even tossed in some fried veg, too; this helps you justify the fried badness, hahaha. For lunch, I had the Chicken street tacos with Truffle fries. They are small but pack a punch of flavor and really honestly were a perfect size for lunch. Hubby got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and cleaned his plate. He said the heat was excellent, and it did build but did not linger, which to me is what you want! We definitely will return again and again. read more

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

Went to earls for New Year Eve, because it's in a nice area with good parking. My partner and I were excited to try it, and were left with nothing but a bitter taste in our mouths. So bad that I had to come out of retirement from writing reviews. Service: 2/10, our server was kind to us at first. Then when it was time for get drinks, they dropped off the drink at the table, with no acknowledgement. At first my partner and i thought we were "buggin" but throughout the night it stayed the same. My partner had to stop our waiter every single time we wanted something. Every. Single. Time. essentially there was no service. Not sure if some thing happened throughout the night to them, but regardless it shouldn't have been taken out of customers. It should be 0/10 but since they were walking around and able to be stopped, they can get a 2. Food (MAIN): The food was subpar. We ordered the ribeye. My partner ordered medium rare, i ordered medium. His was undercooked, mine was over. The flavor was essentially nonexistent. The broccolini was hard, the only thing decent on the plate was the potatoes. 4/10 (picture is deceiving). Food (DESSERT): We got the toffee pudding, thinking this couldn't possibly be anything less than good. It was not good at all. It was hard, over baked...over microwaved??? It tasted like it was in the freezer. They covered it in a sauce which made it slightly edible. My spoon barely penetrated the center. But it was so bad that it wasn't even finished. 2/10. Ambiance: The decorations were cohesive, and the color scheme was settling to the eyes. Not too much and not too little. The lighting is appropriate for the type of place it is, and the seating is plentiful. The bar was well situated in the center with plenty of televisions. 8/10 Location: Well located, in assembly row. Near the water, and lots of other restaurants 10/10 Parking: The parking was 10/10. First 3 hours are free, even after it's inexpensive. For almost $300 definitely wasn't worth it, wouldn't go again. Wouldn't recommend it. So disappointing. The worst experience I've ever had honestly. read more

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

Jonathan was amazing! Very attentive and had great suggestions (add the cajun chicken to the spicy calabrian pasta, it was amazing). Food and drinks were delicious! read more

This is my new favorite place to bring friends! My first experience of Earls was at the Assembly location and the experience was fantastic. I've been to the Prudential location twice so far and each time was just as great as the first. The location is excellent with lots of parking options if you're driving. I do recommend making a reservation beforehand because it can get busy, especially on the weekends. We ordered the calamari, spicy tuna sushi tacos, truffle fries, and the crispy shrimp roll. For drinks, we ordered two rounds of Mai Tais. Despite how busy the place was, our server made sure we were taken care of. I highly recommend getting the sushi tacos and the Mai Tais. read more

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It was TERRIBLE. They tried to scam us like over and over. Waitress didn't know the house red or white, tried to charge us for items we didn't order. The drinks were half pours and watered down. I like fine dining but this was scam city read more

Earls is located off a street corner within walking distance of clothing stores, an ice cream shop and Lego discovery. It was very clean and nice seating. We tried the Street Corn and Avocado dip and Yuzu Tuna Tataki, which were both delicious (we added salt and pepper to both). For entrees we opted for the Steak & Sushi which was the best of both worlds and the meat was surprisingly cooked medium well perfectly. The only thing a little off was the service. It took a while before we were able to order both appetizers and then again for meals. Overall it was a great restaurant for a delicious meal. read more

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Horrible service, went after the movies everything was closing and earls was supposed to close at 12 am. We got there before 10 pm sat at the bar, place looked nice. we waited about 10 mins for one of the bartenders to greet us. I have to mention that there were like 3 employees behind that bar on their phones laughing and eating, talking to each other. We finally got the chance to order food. When we got our order we had no silverware, no napkins and they seem to be very busy eating their food. Around 10:45 they said it was last call I wish we could order something else but they were too "busy" I ended up taking my food to go. I hate to waste my money on places like this. Make me feel like if I'm begging them For something for free, or do something extraordinary for me. They just need to do a decent job. read more

Lots of people seem to not have enjoyed their experience here but I came here with my boyfriend after a long hot day and we had a wonderful time. Our waitress was courteous and quick. We ordered the lobster and shrimp ravioli to start and let me tell you, I've been to a lot of places in North End that are *supposed* to be delicious (and they're not), but Earl's did them sooo right. Perfectly cooked al dente, with lots of lobster meat and the perfect ratio of sauce to pasta. We then each ordered a burger, which we were extremely satisfied with. The meat was juicy and super flavorful, and the brioche bun was its perfect complement. I should note we made a reservation the day of but there were still a few seats available. The dining room is huge and well decorated. Plus the parking garage next to it is free for 3 hours. All in all a great dining experience. read more

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The ONLY positive to say here, after going for brunch, is the Pave Potatoes and Toast are off the hook!!! Is that enough to carry a restaurant? Should that be a highlight? Never mind the only good? Literally, Everything else? Omelet, Greens, Coffee, Bloody Mary's, Service? Ambiance? As I learned as a child, "if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all"... read more

What an enjoyable experience - celebrating a birthday with friends at Earl's. Creative accommodations and eye catching scenery around the entire venue. Wide range of items on the menu, including a nice began selection. Friendly and attentive service from the staff, followed by drinks and a main course (chicken, steak, noodles, tofu) made for a great evening. We continue to make it routine place for celebrations when in Assembly square. By the way after dinner stay for the vivacious night life right around the corner. read more

Went at night last weekend and was in the outdoor terrace area. The bathroom stall door cracked in half and fell onto the floor. My group saw at least 10 mice running around the back corner of the terrace area. The drinks were good, but it was a super unsettling thing to see. read more

Mediocre food at best. Definitely not worth the price of $65 steak neither steak was good and the seafood platter shrimp and lobster were both chewy, meaning they were way overcooked. The atmosphere was very very loud. read more

Nice food! I was there last week and ordered the sushi, was amazing. Really recommend the restaurant

Good food, even better atmosphere! We had brunch at Earl's while visiting my sister in Boston. We did a girls' day with my mom so this was the perfect start. Mom had the steak and eggs which was standard. My sis had the chicken and waffles which was delicious. I went with the lobster benedict and while the portion size was great, it needed a bit more flavor. Also, it would be great if they had a gluten-free option. As far as drinks, we loved the brunch cocktails we went with and they had a nice variety. Our server was okay, but not really attentive. Overall, I'd visit again but maybe for dinner. read more

I came here after a long day of work, followed by a guilt inducing night of shopping. All I wanted, was an nice atmosphere and good food; That's what Earl's is, casual luxury in food and drink. The music is good and sports on the bar tvs. They have something for everyone (diet wise): love your classic American meat and potatoes? Got it. Trying to go veg? They've got that too! I was pleasantly surprised by all of the plant based options. (Which is super helpful during Lent). On Wednesdays, come in for a deal on filet and sirloin steak. Sunday- all seafood entrees -$5 off come in for -$5 sushi rolls and sushi tacos Brunch Happy Hour open to noon! I sat at the bar- so I can only speak to the service there. I was blown away. They servers were all cute, tatted, and attentive. I'll be back for that reason alone. read more

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

We're new fans of Earls because it's nice to find a place that serves brunch on Sunday w/ a lunch menu too. Good tasty foods and relaxing outdoor tables. Will be back w/ our dog next time! That bacon was heavenly crispy and flavorful, exactly how it should be done. Shout out to our waiter, Paul, for taking good care of us! read more

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

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What a great luncheon experience! I am the worst when it comes to critiquing a food and beverage establishment as I am in the business. But rest assured, Earl's Kitchen has set a new standard for service, food, beverage, atmosphere / decor and price point. My sister and I had lunch as she was in town from New York and we visited the Assembly Row location. I can't say enough about the server (Savannah) from Oregon and the way she was attentive without being obtrusive. She asked all of the right questions and allowed us to dine at our pace. The Crab Cake, Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Shrimp Pizza...all absolutely fantastic! Bravo, we will be back and I recommend this location to all...prove me wrong. Best read more

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Placed a pickup order, so this is from a takeout perspective - For pickup orders, total shitshow, skip to the bottom - For food, a solid 2.5 star - points for lots of selection and options for a wide variety of dieters, but execution was meh with only one knock out item (keylime pie, and at 12 dollars a slice I'd hope so) - everything else was serviceable to me - The 1 star is for the circus of mess up after mess up I'll get to after the food. Buffalo cauliflower: pretty ok, very zesty sauces though didn't come tossed in the buffalo sauce which has its ups and downs (fried food isn't going to travel well but it's also a bit unwieldy to roll something around in one wet sauce then the ranch sauce) - also barely a half dozen pieces of cauli comes in at over 2 dollars a piece of cauliflower. Ahi tuna poke salad - Totally solid poke bowl meal, a generous and well placed half avocado, thinly sliced, some kent or mexican mango slices (the lighter, firmer, tarter type), thin sliced radishes and cukes - on a bed of rice. Toss together and eat, makes for a lovely meal if you don't want to feel too heavy after. Bits of the rice were a bit dry and chewy but otherwise Hot crispy chicken sandwich with truffle fries - certainly not hot/spicy, just skimpy piece of chicken that didn't come close to filling out the bun - otherwise the fries were plentiful and traveled well and the mayo accoutrement was solid. MEH. Full rack BBQ ribs and Cajun chicken: two flavorless boneless skinless chicken breasts (and not getting much flavor boost from the cajun covering) isn't exactly what I am thinking with what seems to be a dish for meatlovers. And while the ribs were fall apart tender, it was in the "been in a sous vide or otherwise braised too long," sort of way, no toothsomeness - also the meat wasn't particularly flavorful nor was it's basting. That said, the potato salad was pretty knock out (lotsa mayo, which is good!) and the coleslaw did it's job but otherwise eh. Keylime pie: Perfectly nice sized slice, knock out - tart, creamy - didn't need the accoutrements but they don't hurt - From a food and service takeaway perspective; if I had to go here, it's because I want a slice of keylime pie and a drink before (or after) my movie. Maybe a raw fish-dish if I was feeling like a gambling person. Ok - PICKUP DRAMA - Just wow. Earl's messed things up at every step of the way. Placed order around 5:50 pm - I arrive at 6:21 exactly when DD says my order will be ready- they get my name, check, and tell me it will be ready "in a few minutes." 25~ minutes go by, and I'm eventually informed that actually my order hadn't even come through properly - it was blamed on the app so why did you tell m e it was almost ready?) - I let it slide - however I'm told it will be another 20-25 minutes, but I can "cancel the order too if I want," (so generous of you to offer!) - At this point I need to drop off my type 1 diabetic boyfriend off for a 7pm meeting he has, and also he needs to eat like, now, so cancelling with no backup it isn't going to help anyone. So I just roll with it and say I'll come back for the order, which'll be ready in "20-25 minutes." So, I return, wait around more than the stated time, grab the order, and head back again - only to find out they completely forgot the buffalo cauliflower and a the BBQ platter and the chicken sandwich are missing their sides. I call about this and no one picks up, am forced to listen to all sorts of info before being told what I can press to talk to someone, only for no one to pick up, and "no you can't leave a message, our mailbox is full" (not that that would help) - I try a few more times and manage to get a human, who connects me with the manager - who says they'll fully refund the order and get the missing items. So take my third trip, and I'm finally home around 8:30 pm, with the last of my pickup order ordered before 6 pm. It shouldn't take 3 separate car trips across two hours for a normal restaurant pickup. Also. Guess what. They never issued the refund. Are you surprised? I'm not surprised. Come for the so-so miss or bunt to first base food, don't for the epically abysmal service. read more

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Food and drinks were okay, meh service, good ambiance. I had the chicken and waffles with a spicy bloody Mary. The chicken was crispy and seasoned well on the outside and was hot and juicy on the inside. I was surprised at how good it tasted. The waffle however, was kind of flavorless and cardboard dry. Bloody Mary is very bland and wasn't spicy at all, but the whole pickle helped. Service wasn't great, we had a table of 7 for a birthday and we had flag the server down a few times. Two of our apps were forgotten, it took 40 mins to get the tuna tataki and we never got the crab cakes. This place seems like it could be hit or miss and is a bit overpriced. Wouldn't go out of my way to return but overall it wasn't bad. read more

Save your money and do not come here. The food is not worth the price. I ordered the tortellini dish and was charged $8 extra for the chicken, which is okay. But the tortellini tasted as if it was frozen and the dish was not hot. The server also forgot my sisters drink and meal. Her dish was not good at all. Very disappointed. read more

I don't necessarily come for the food here...I come for the atmosphere, the drinks, and the vibe. Great place for drinks with friends at a place that is low key but you can dress up or down and both would work. Expresso martinis here are awesome. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Warm Spinach and Three Cheese Dip - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Yes, Earl's is a chain BUT their plant-based menu and monthly drink specials make a visit here worthwhile. It is ridiculously expensive to drink in Boston - Earl's offers some respite on that end. The monthly drinks range from $5-6. Check out their Instagram to see what the special is. The plant-based menu is also a life-saver. Besides the Impossible burger, there's some great tofu-centered dishes and a tasty buffalo cauliflower appetizer. My husband isn't a huge fan of tofu but he loves the tofu at Earl's. Entrees run around $15 and while the food isn't amazing, it's generally pretty good. TIP: Don't come here one weekends unless you have a reservation or are prepared to wait 30+ minutes. YELP'S 2019 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #29 read more

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An easy menu that doesn't stress you out after shopping. Came to Earls for a quick bite, sat at the bar ordered a few drinks and food during their happy hour. The crispy shrimp sushi was incredible. I wasn't expecting it to be so tasty. The chipotle calamari was ok, there was a lot of fried peppers not enough squid. The squid was pretty dense which was also disappointing. The ahi tuna poke bowl was pretty good and decently sized. The drinks come at a fair price and they were good as far as my standards require! The staff was courteous and busy. They did the best the could. Good for folks who like to share! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Crispy Shrimp Roll, Chipotle Calamari - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The bbq ribs were the things dreams are made of!! Apps are cool and dessert is nice price a lil steep so come prepared!

My team took us out for lunch and drinks here at Earls kitchen and we had a blast! We ordered a wide variety of drinks, appetisers, entrees, sides, sushi and many more. We were a party of 10 and we were seated and served very well by our hostess. The drinks selection was excellent. They all looked and tasted amazing. Everything was tasty and we ate a lot of food. I loved the fancy upscale ambiance, yummy food and tasty drinks. My favourite was the multi layer alcohol cabinet with ladder inside. So cool! Must visit if you are in the Assembly Row area in Somerville right outside Boston. read more

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I came here with my best friend a couple weeks before Christmas. We got to sit near the window which was nice!! From the menu, I picked some sushi dishes, and my favorite sushi dish was spider roll. It was weird the spider roll had mango. I have had many spider rolls at many other places and never had mango. It is fine if they are innovative in their approach, but it did taste a little off. We did order a couple other dishes, but overall I wasn't impressed with the food. The service and atmosphere was nice. It is a nice place to hang out in the area, but next time I wouldn't order Asian food (Disclaimer - I am Asian and have been to many Asian restaurants so I have high expectation on Asian food) read more

I love Earls. I've come many times and each time I fall in love with something new. Ambiance is always great and drinks are good and strong. My favorite is how amazing a their apps are! You just can't go wrong! Street chicken tacos are so so simple yet delicious, the sushi is fab, the oysters are always fresh and come with the best mignonette. The Cajun blackened chicken with the warm potato salad will always be my go-to dinner meal. That potato salad is my weakness and I will never get enough of it! Now I add it as a side to whatever meal I get. Food is always good. You can trust Earls for any occasion! You can make it the right place for whatever you are celebrating. Solid all around! read more

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Couldn't have been better. Our server, Ally, was insanely attentive to our needs. Here recommendation of the lobster Benedict turned out to be a winner. The dish was great. Come here on the weekend, order the bene, send me a thank you. Crusty slice of sour dough on the bottom, avocado, lobster and shrimp and a hollandaise that was unctuous. Fabulous read more

Well, I actually did take out and found the young lady hostess to be quite frirndly and accomodating. I went for a brief walk around Assembly Row while waiting for my Mushroom and kale pizza. OMG it was to die for! I rarely eat pizza. No red sauce! Earl's was hopping with the lunch crowd. They were all watching a Bruins game. It was a splendid afternoon. read more

Overall pretty bad. My SO and I went here for brunch on sat shortly after 11am (they open at 11 and were not busy other than a small party). TLTR- both of us had stomach issues for the next day. I intermittent fast, so I hadn't eaten for 16+ hours before so I would say it's pretty safe to say it was here and must of our food was cool. She had the chicken and waffles which were so covered in batter, it made the chick look 2x as big and her waffles were cold. I had the avocado Benedict and the one saving grace was the potatoes were amazing (I'm not really a potato guy), but the Benedict was cool (sitting out for too long as it was fully cooked). A woman who came over who I think was a manager and asked how everything was and we say ok and my so asked for ketchup (ok-should be a sign to ask more) and when she walked away is when my so noted her waffles were cold and that's when I said my eggs were cool. When the manager came back I told her about the issue and she asked if she could refire anything and at that point I was 3/4 done so I asked for a new order of waffles. They brought over the new waffles and that was it. No checking in after, an apology, etc.. Also my water had something floating in it and they gave me another glass (which has something stuck on the outside which I couldn't take off with my nail), but never changed the pitcher. It was their first time there (I've been numerous times) and when we walked out, she said she wouldn't want to go back... I wasn't happy, but have had worse so I was putting it in the middle... then we both got sick. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - The amount of batter was almost as much as the chicken. - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! My friend and I got the truffle tortellini and it was the most bland meal I have ever had. It desperately needed salt and pepper so I tried to hold off eating it ask our waiter for some but he never showed up! He was not attentive to us and did not check in with us and how our food was. I was VERY disappointed with this place especially for how expensive it was. I also might've gotten food poisoning from that god awful tortellini so I'd advise against this place read more

Atmosphere and environment is very nice! Great location for date night, friends night out and such! Piece is a bit pricey and the food fusion is interesting. They do a decent job with fusion meals here. Great vibes! read more

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Ambiance is cool and trendy. Food is mediocre at best though, unfortunately. My friend and I got the "Truffle Tortellini" as the description made it look super promising. Probably the blandest thing we've ever tried, but the presentation was pretty solid. Waiter was extremely inattentive to our table. He didn't check on us once during our meal as we tried to wave him down for some salt and pepper (never ended up getting a glance or did he even walk by our table's area). Nobody finished their meals and were left disappointed by the taste of our food and the lack of attention our waiter gave us. Do not recommend. read more

I've been to Earls a few times and I'd say it's either a hit or miss. When it's a hit: I'm raving about it, waiting for my next visit, telling anyone who asks for a recommendation about it! When it's a miss: I can't understand the hype. I think about my first visit and how disappointed I was. and how I wouldn't care to come back. This time was a miss, a big miss. I got the steak and eggs for brunch on a Saturday and it was not good at all. It usually comes with home fries but I asked to substitute them with a side salad. Even the side salad was bad. Everything was bland. I ordered the steak medium rare and it was so dry and flavorless. Nothing to remedy it. The server hadn't come around so I couldn't ask for sauce to help it. The eggs were bland! No salt or pepper available so I couldn't remedy it either. The salad had no dressing. It wasn't a good experience at all. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - brunch steak and eggs with a side salad that substituted the potatoes. - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I love brunch and I was in the area looking for something that would interest me and this was the first restaurant to pop up on my radar. This food was amazing and the service was just as great. The servers sat us and immediately got us going with the mimosas. He also mixed us a pomegranate and orange juice flavored mimosas which was amazing. Overall this was a great vibe, everyone was friendly and it wasn't too crowded very much so definitely recommend. read more

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Great food and atmosphere, made better by the exceptional service from Olivia tonight!

This is a great place to come for drinks. They have a $5 drink of the month each month. The ambience is nice. The overall look of the restaurant is an industrial chic but cozy. The noise level seems normal, I can have a conversation at the bar or a table without having to shout at the top of my lungs. Been to this location twice. The first time was on 4th of July. My friends and I originally wanted a table and waited at the bar till a seat became available but we got comfy by the bar so we stayed. Plus we only came for drinks anyway. Our bartender was very informative of the drinks and was very polite. Their Garlic fries are really good! Nice and crispy. --------- ---------- --------- The second time I came here was for dinner on a weekday. We didn't have a reservation but we got seated right away. Our waitress was very friendly. She informed us on all the items that were unavailable due to specific ingredients running out before we ordered which I liked. It saved us time from requesting an item that will be followed by "we're out of that item". I ordered the Salmon with Oven Roasted Atlantic Salmon. I enjoyed it minus the crispy onions on top of the rice, I thought it was too overpowering. I love onions but I didn't think it was needed. The salmon was just right, not too dry and not too undercook. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Oven Roasted Atlantic Salmon - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place always has a wait but if you can call very early, you can get a reservation for brunch. There are also 2 bar areas to hang around while you wait. The establishment is very spacious with a bright atmosphere (during the day). Service was great and so was the food and drinks. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Lobster and shrimp Benedict - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts