I have been coming here since 2000 and it is my place to go every week with my husband, I love all the bartender. Now you would say I know pretty much all that on the menu. What we eat tonight I wouldn't serve my dog. I sent my Medium burger back, which I have never done here in my life. The Ruben we got has just slapped together. Being in an Irish bar, just so very sad what has become my home. In the twenty years I have been coming here. It took 40 minutes to get my Re cooked burger and it had no taste. No seasoning and it was just waisted calories. The lady next to me got the turkey club and they hid a burnt piece of toasted in between her sandwich, her husband got cranberry sauce for his burger. We talked and they have been coming just as long. So sad I miss my favorite place to go. I will come back to see the bartenders, but I don't think I will eat here anymore. Unless it changes. For the past six months it's so bad and I miss the old GM Tim was the best. I never even met the new one and like I said we come every week read more

The restaurant is decorated very well and makes you feel like you are in a pub in Ireland. The food is alright. I had the pastrami sandwich and my girlfriend had the Turkey club. The portions are huge. read more

This was maybe the third or forth time I've eaten here. The food is just fine as are the drinks. The prices are a bit on the high side for what you're getting, in my opinion. I actually opted for indoor dining and was glad I so did given the outdoor dining space was crowded and the tables/chairs no more than a foot apart in some instances. The service was a bit slow leaving me to call over my waitress when I spotted her and could make eye contact long enough to get her attention. I'd go back but it's definitely nowhere near the top of my list. read more

Have been frequenting for many years. Friendly service and enjoyable food. Have recently enjoyed the prime rib and seared haddock. Side salads are chilled, fresh, and large. Bread basket is great too. read more

I've been a patron of the rose since it opened. I'm sad to say the last 3 times I have been here something has not been good. Tonight the shepard's pie was way over handed with the spice. Last time our steak was so fatty it was about 50% fat. They did make it up to us tonight with 2 free desserts. Thanks emerald rose. The steak tips are still amaxing!! read more

Emerald Rose - Really bad shepherds pie - Irish Near Me - Billerica, Massachusetts

$9.50 for ONE hotdog and fries! I went in there with a group of 7 coworkers. I was in the mood for a hotdog so I wanted to order off the kids menu and it was already priced at $7.95. I wasn't being cheap, I even ordered an appetizer ($10.00) and the lady said she had to charge an extra $ 1.50 premium since I was not a kid. I was already spending $20.00 on the single hotdog, appetizers and drink, why couldn't they let the $1.50 slide? Across the street at Newtowne's, TWO hotdogs and fries is only $5 bucks. I should have gotten a sandwich or a burger because it was only a buck more after all was said and done. Despite that, the food was good. read more

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I've been a resident in Billlerica for 20+ years and The Emerald Rose has always been my first choice for delicious comfort food with a cozy atmosphere in their dining room and a little more festive in the bar area. I've yet to get a bad meal there and I highly doubt I ever will. During covid we kind of stopped going to the restaurants for a while and if slowly we're working our way back into our old stomping grounds. I was pleased to see the menu had some different things in there because it was getting to a point that I could recite their menu word for word. So it was a pleasant surprise to see new things on the menu. I could actually say I was excited as foolish as that sounds. Our waitress was amazing! She was very attentive and very pleasant to talk to with an amazing ability to make you feel like you were at home. Thank you Kathy! The first time we ever met the manager of the establishment he was walking around greeting everybody and making sure we were enjoying our visit. That's always a nice quality when you go into a restaurant and they take the time to introduce themselves and get to know that patrons. All in all what I want to say is that the Emerald Rose is really an amazing restaurant and will continue to be my go-to spot. And I'm actually very excited because we will be there tonight for the car show. And I'm definitely getting the bangers and mashed potatoes. Thank you Emerald Rose keep up the good work. read more

This is my favorite place in town! I grew up here so I always bring my nana and family to enjoy the delicious food they serve and hospitality. Very inviting and friendly! I've never had a bad experience here. It's cozy and spacious with a lovely fire place! My favorite is the French onion soup! :) read more

Yummy food - all 7 of us loved it. Great service. Very accommodating staff and a nice clean place with an Irish feel

I actually feel bad giving only three stars because I feel as though you could tell they try hard to please their guests. Which is actually why I gave more than two stars. The restaurant was extremely bright. For dinner, this is inappropriate in the restaurant world. The lights were up way too high and it was uncomfortable. The oysters were fresh and tasty. The fresh crudite with dip was awesome.. It came with asparagus green peppers carrots celery and cherry tomatoes. The steak tips weren't seasoned properly, and we found it strange that it was served with mashed potatoes and onion rings. My chicken fettuccini was strange. The sauce was delicious! The chicken was overlooked and tasteless. The pasta was over cooked. It was missing something.. Maybe tomatoes or pancetta would have brightened up the flavors. The server was sweet. She did a good job of making us feel welcomed. read more

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I came here for dinner and ordered the pretzels as an appetizer. They were delicious. Then, I ordered the buffalo chicken flatbread for my entree. When I ordered it, the waitress informed me this was one of her favorite menu items. I can see why ! It was absolutely delicious. So good, that it may be the best flatbread I've ever had, anywhere! I would recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

Emerald Rose - Buffalo Chicken flatbread entree pizza - Irish Near Me - Billerica, Massachusetts

This used to be a great place. Have been a customer since they opened Tonight I ordered take out chicken piccàta and it was terrible. Nothing but 3 small pieces of dry overcooked chicken with a pile of mashed potatoes. No mushrooms, capers, shallots, lemon or parmesan cheese in white wine served over wide noodles. I don't know if the problem is a new chef or something else, but they have lost a good customer read more

I'm surprised by reviews. I have been here a few times and I always enjoy coming here. It's obviously busy on st pattys day but great service aby other day. I like the bangers and mash and shepherd pie. The French onion soup for an appetizer was amazing. Good desserts! read more

Just had a wonderful lunch on the out door patio. Food was extremely good. Service was great. Can't wait to go back.

We went to the Emerald Rose last night and I was really looking forward to a relaxing dinner with my husband. We were greeted by a lovely hostess and asked to be seated outside. She immediately took us to an outside patio and seated us. On the way out a waitress looked at us and said she would be right out. We waited just over 15 minutes and she did not come out. They were not busy as there was only one table of diners inside and we were the only ones outside. I honestly think she either forgot us or just didn't want to go out into the heat. We have always enjoyed this restaurant but I don't think we will be going back anytime soon. We understand that many restaurants are under staffed right now and I honestly don't mind waiting but they were not busy and the waitress did acknowledge us and indicated she would be right out. We ended up leaving and going to another restaurant. read more

Family-oriented traditional irish restaurant/pub has some good dishes; however, the large bar is the highlight of this establishment. The detailed woodwork and iron lanterns inside the bar bring an Irish feel. Good for drinks, okay for food. I have come here about 8 times. The braised pork, pot pie, and baked haddock are good menu options. The shepard's pie seemed like an empanada to me the last time I got it-- very interesting. read more

We get take out a lot from ER. Yesterday I ordered chicken pot pie and my wife had meatloaf. Horrible , both dinners were almost uneatable. The chicken CUBES were not fresh and I could not even chew them and the meatloaf was burnt to a crisp could only eat the very center. I understand prices going (way) up because of covid but your quality should never go down this far. How dare the cook put this stuff on a plate and serve it as food. Maybe because it was take out. read more

Good food. Nice atmosphere, can tend to get a little noisy if crowded. Prices are reasonable. We would recommend to others and definitely go back. Drinks were very good and the wait staff was very pleasant read more

Since my daughter and husband moved to Billerica I have been wanting to go there. But with covide we were staying in. Finally had a chance to go and it was well worth it! The food and the service was outstanding! This is my only place to go out to dinner when I am visiting! read more

The least consistent restaurant I've ever been to. Both quality and portion size vary wildly from one order to the next. Probably been burned one too many times to go back read more

We came in on a Saturday night to have dinner with friends and socialize for a bit. The wait was only about 20 minutes which was fine. We had an excellent waiter who was friendly and efficient. The clam chowder was thick and really good. My wife had the french onlon soup and really enjoyed it. They had prime rib on the menu for a special which was excellent are prepared just as requested. The french fries are thin cut and very good. I matched it up with beautiful side of grilled asparagus. My wife had the Shepard's pie and she thought it was great too. They have full service bar. I had a glass of Cabernet that was not too pricey, but also not a large pour. I also had a Guiness on tap. For dessert, I definitely recommend the Chocolate Tornado Cake. It is a nice portion, not gigantic but large enough. They were very nice about letting us stay and talk for a while after dinner. This alone is great, as we hate dining with friends then getting the pressure to clear out once the meal is done. read more

The service was absolutely excellent. Very friendly environment and great food. In addition, our waiter Tami was amazing. Amongst the best waiter i have ever had, she was fast, funny, polite, and overall great. read more

in deference to their marketing,...these meals are not from scratch, that is a clear misrepresentation of the quality of what is served here. read more

All in all, this is a restaurant that lacks high quality food and one that does not have much of an identity. The menu is more family-oriented than "traditional Irish". The fish entree I got was underwhelming to say the least. I wouldn't come here again unless I had a coupon, or if it was just for beverages. 2.5/5 read more

I was extremely disappointed in the Emerald Rose. We sat at the bar on a business Saturday night. The bartenders on their behalf were very nice. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip and after 20 minutes of waiting we asked the bartender where it was. They brought it out shortly after and it was cold and the pita chips were greasy. I orders the appetizer sample which included bangers. They ran out of the bangers so the bartender told us they would substitute with additional egg rolls. It came out with no additional egg rolls and I had to ask for me. The cheese dip with the sampler was cold and the pretzels were greasy. We will not be returning. read more

I work in the area and needed a place to meet my new manager for a drink. She grew up in Ireland so I thought it would be funny to get her take on what we consider an Irish Pub. I was there early so I sat at the bar and was greeted immediately by a bartender. The rest of the bar (half full) was made up of couples in their 50/60s etc. They all knew the bartenders and some knew each other. I felt comfortable there the entire time, very friendly environment for a townie place. My boss was stuck in traffic so I was at the bar alone for at least an hour and each of the three bartenders came by often to check in and weren't pushy at all when I explained I'd be nursing a beer for a bit. Long story short - we ended up having a great time. We sat at the bar for a few hours and we both had fish and chips which was outstanding even to someone who grew up in a fishing village in Ireland. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent food, huge draft beer selection. Much better than I expected based on the so-so reviews. read more

Went there last night. The Shepherds Pie was not outstanding (and indeed the waitress warned me) - but it was what I was jonesin' for - and it was good enough to hit the spot! The Irish Egg Rolls were to DIE for! I don't CARE what my cardiologist says, I'm going back for more. The raisin bread was amazing. My wife got mussels and enjoyed them. The service was top notch! read more

I'm being generous with 2 Stars. When I lifted my napkin a bug of some sort scurried off the table. At first I tried not to judge as it was a warm day it could have been a fly. (Still gross) Then my husband ordered a beer on tap and he saw something on the bottom of his glass. He thought it was stuck to the underneath part but when he put a spoon into the beer a piece of food floated to the top. We were grossed out! To top it off, the waitress shared a personal conversation with us that was inappropriate to be sharing with people she didn't know. The food was not good and the cleanliness alone is a reason to stay clear! read more

In between a late afternoon appointment and an evening rev, I decided to stop at the Emerald Rose to grab a beer and maybe a bar snack. I ended up with Guinness and the Emerald Rose's "famous(?)" nachos. The beer was good as usual. The nachos were directly opposite. It seemed that the kitchen had thrown everything but the sink on this stack of very old, beyond being fit for human consumption nachos. I tried to find something I liked - impossible. The bartender was very nice and upbeat. I paid my TOO EXPENSIVE for what you get bill and left. I probably ate less than 5% of what was put in front of me. Too bad - it sounded good on the menu. I've been to the Emerald Green in the past and have enjoyed my experience. Maybe it really is not a PUB after all. It's a bar with a restaurant attached. I will not repeat my experience and visit the pub bar again. read more

Last night our meals were over priced and the restaurant was too noisy. My boiled dinner was served less than warm and my husband's smoked shoulder sandwich was a poor excuse for a $13 special entree sandwich. I'm not sure if the waitstaff forgot about us or it was simply poor service and planning. read more

This is only a late night review. It was close to St. Patty's day when we ventured into this establishment. The scene was festive and seemed very fun. As we walked in, there was a band playing some traditional Irish songs and everyone was having a good time. We were told we could sit anywhere... Once we took a seat, we noticed a waitress walking around. She did not seem to notice us and no other wait staff was available besides a busy bartender. I caught the attention of the waitress and she said someone would be out to help us...not quite true. We ended up ordering our food up at the bar and basically, waiting our own table. The burgers were ok....I've definitely had better. I liked the atmosphere, though I wish I would've liked the service and food more. I could see this place's allure in this town though. I'm nowhere near anymore, and I'm not going to remember this place nor come back. read more

Visited the Emerald Rose with the better half after our usual Thursday night haunt wasn't a viable option. We drank and ate dinner at the bar. Female bartender/waitress was upbeat and super friendly. She didn't skimp on the booze and better half's beer was cold. I had the haddock (not the worst nor the best I've had). Better half had a shaved steak sandwich that he reported was tasty, but heavy on greasiness. At some point, a male bartender took over our side of the bar and this is where service became shoddy. A couple sitting next to us, which were clearly regulars, received an awful lot of attention from the male bartender. A shame that he couldn't spare just a small amount of that TLC for the patrons sitting next to them (I'm talking about us!). After growing tired of waiting for a little bartender attention to order another round, we eventually conceded and tried instead to get our check to get the heck out of dodge. After a little ESP and a couple of stink eyes, he made his way over, we sighed with relief and promised our Thursday night place we'd never, ever stray again. read more

Okay, looks like I'm doing MA reviews today. I just keep remembering all of these awesome places I've been to back home. They deserve a good vote from an avid fan. So, The Rose is definitely a diamond in the rough, or maybe "a rose among thorns" (heh heh). It's not a terribly obvious little place, and I only knew of it thanks to my friend Tim and his family's dedication to holding up their bar. This place has a beautiful, giant rectangular bar in the middle of the restaurant. There's always been space at the bar when I've gone, and so the boys and I would settle in on a stool and wait for a bartender. We've never waited long here and were always well taken care of. The first drink I ever had here was at the suggestion of Mr. Bartender, a Black Cherry. This is hands down one of my favorite drinks, but you can't find it everywhere. Guinness layered over Sam Adams Cherry Wheat (and I've never found another bar to carry Cherry Wheat, except maybe Sunset in Allston). I was hooked! The food here is scrumptious, to say the least. Potato Skins and Emerald Rose Nachos are all fantastic. But the Guinness BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs are where it's at. The meat slid right off the bone and into my tummy. Great food, great beer, great conversation. If you're ever looking for a place to close out at, this is it! read more

Night out to celebrate a birthday and engagement with family. Our waitress Janelle was wonderful. She was friendly, professional, right on top of everything and served us quickly. I am looking forward to my next visit to the Emerald Rose. Thank you Janelle for making our night extra special. read more

Walking in to the Emerald Rose, I thought it was a bit fancy at first but it happens to be just right. My first experience was with the bar menu. Appetizers and a glorious selection of beers on tap. I opted for a Shipyard Pumpkinhead, which the delightfully dipped the edge of the glass in cinnamon and sugar before pouring this work of perfection. Delicious! The apps are average price for most chain restaurants, but clearly the put much more of an effort into preparing them. Buffalo tenders and steak tips were to die for. The tips were buttery and melted in your mouth. I couldn't resist, so a week later hit up the dining area for a full meal and yet again treated myself to the tips, with a side of rice pilaf and a dinner salad. Perfection. read more

Love the food here! Bangers, shepherds pie and fish and chips were delicious! Thanks for a nice send off for my Uncle before he heads back home. :) read more

Great service, meatballs are to die for and they have the best mashed potatoes around.

This place has a nice decor although too bright The food is average but the prices are above average, not a great combination. Kitchen is very slow, maybe because of take out business. You can expect to wait over 20 minutes for you food. It also difficult to get all elements of your meal served hot, more kitchen issues I guess. The wait staff is usually good and pleasant. Could be a good restaurant, wants to be a bit upscale but clearly not there yet and given that these issues have persisted for a long time I am not confident the current leadership can actually fix this place. If it were not for a popular bar, I think this place might fail. read more

If we could do half stars then I would give them a 3.5. The staff was extremely friendly and very available. I sat outside on the patio and was the only person out there for most of my meal. Two different waitresses were out there ever few minutes just to be available if I needed anything. The food was very tasty. I got the country fried chicken. It comes with coleslaw, but I asked them to hold that. My waitress offered to put some fresh veggies on the plate instead. I thought that was very nice of her. The chicken was great, but the one odd thing was the shape. It was pounded thin, but sliced in a way to make it into a rectangle. I found that a little odd. The mashed potatoes and veggies were quite tasty. read more

Stopped by the Emerald Rose on Sunday (3/6) , this is my 2nd time there in as many months. Food is amazing !! Hats off to Bob Murray (Cafe Escadrille) and his partners fror maintaing the high quality reputation for food, drink and service. I was in the habit of stopping by the "ER" for drinks and live entertainment but had not sampled the food. On this visit had a traditional turkey dinner that was just outstanding. As a starter, I am normally in the habit of ordering a cup of their homemade chili, I am a big fan, but ordered it to go because I chose to start with a shrimp cocktail.GF had the scallops and bacon, and tips and dips app accompanied with the ER salad, all three were exceptional. OK, here is why the review is a 4 and not a 5 : I have been eating shrimp cocktail since my Dad bought me my first one around 1966 at the old Union Oyster House on Canal Street near the garden. (the one that burned down). So you could say aside from chinese food, I consider myself a connoisseur of the shrimp cocktail. As you know most shrimp cocktails are priced per shrimp, so a $1.75 shrimp is a certain size and a $2.25 per shrimp is larger.In addition, shrimp pricing in the suburbs compared to downtown Boston is also different. So when ER charged $2.25 per shrimp and they are located outside of Boston, I expected and oversized, top of the curve shrimp. What I got was at best a $1.50-$1.75 shrimp. This may seem petty, but keep in mind, I ordered 4 of them, some people would order 5. So you are overpaying $2.00-$2.50. Also : serve some sauce with these overpriced shrimp, don't spread the limited amount of sauce over the lettuce. Presentaion was nice, but the customer ALWAYS wants more sauce. I'll be checking back !! read more