After we visited another landmark diner in Worcester a few weeks ago we decided to try The Parkway…read morediner on Shrewsbury Street, I've literally drove past this place hundreds and hundreds of times in my lifetime and I had never been here. We visited on a Monday morning around 10 am and I thought for sure I was going to a diner. Nope. There's a diner there, but you go in a door next to the diner, I could see the empty diner as I walked by (see picture), but you're pretty much going into a barroom that serves breakfast (see picture). There's a bar with seating around it and a bartender/server behind the counter and all the liquor on shelves. My first thought was it smells like someone has been smoking in here. We grabbed a high top and our server came over with menus and we ordered shortly afterwards. I ordered my usual eggs over easy, corn beef hash, home fries and wheat toast, my husband ordered as omelette and home fries. Our meals were meh, the home fries were dry af and the corn beef hash was un memorable. This is a pretty popular place and we were trying to figure out why? We decided it has to be that they serve alcohol. As we were leaving my husband mentioned the stank of cigarettes so I knew it wasn't only me who could smell it. I gave the stars for the service as I wouldn't go back.

You can't go wrong with the Parkway. It's an institution. The folks who didn't like it -- maybe you…read morewent to a different restaurant? Countless times I've been here in both the older diner part and the newer section. All of the food is solid, but their eggplant parm is pretty hard to beat anywhere, and I'm picky about that.

The server was very nice but the food was pretty bad honestly. "Nachos supreme" had stale chips,…read morebarely melted cheese, olives and pinto beans with a side of cold queso? I hate to be that person so we just paid and left but the photo speaks for itself... margarita flatbread was also pretty bad. The sauce tasted tasted like salsa, and it had squares of melted halloumi on it? Looked nothing like one of the pictures I saw on Google reviews so I'm thinking they may have just ran out of ingredients yesterday. Even just the restaurant itself was pretty gross. Sticky floors, dirty plates and silverware given to us, dirty bathroom. Definitely won't be going back.

This place has so much potential. Great space and the staff is awesome…read more The food is lacking unfortunately, we got the steak tips, burger, and mozzarella sticks. The steak tips were wayyy overcooked - we asked for medium and it was very well done. Same with the burger - very overcooked. The fries were very obviously from frozen. The mozz sticks were way too big. here are the tips to make this place way better: better cut of meat, don't overcook the meat. The burger neeeeeds a sauce! FRESH fries - from a potato! and make the mozzarella sticks less thick. Everything needs to be homemade... that's what makes customers coming back. Drinks were good but veeerrry sugary - make them not as thick... fresh & light is more like it I hope this place survives and takes my advice - it would only help!

Would prefer to give it a 4.5. Menu is varied, food is always rock solid with large portions at…read moredecent prices. Quality and interesting draft list at decent prices. Great liquor and mixed drink selection too. Service has always been good and VERY quick. Inside is clean and ambiance is perfect for the overall vibe. Seriously - What any pub should aspire to be.

The Boynton: Where "Portion Control" Goes to Die ​If you're…read morelooking for a dainty meal and a quiet place to contemplate your life choices, you're in the wrong zip code. The Boynton is a Worcester institution where the napkins are thin, the booths are legendary, and the food portions are sized for a literal grizzly bear preparing for hibernation. ​The Highlights: ​The Pizza: The crust is weirdly sweet, the cheese is an architectural hazard, and it's arguably the most addictive substance in Central Mass. One slice is a meal; a whole pie is a commitment to a three-day nap. ​The "Buckets": Why drink from a glass when you can drink neon-colored spirits out of a literal sand pail? It's all fun and games until you reach the bottom and realize you can't remember your own zip code. ​The Chaos: It's a beautiful, loud mess of WPI students, local legends, and families. If you don't have a reservation, just pull up a chair in the parking lot and wait three business days. ​The Verdict: You will arrive as a functioning member of society and leave as a human-pizza hybrid in desperate need of stretchy pants. ​5/5 stars. I regret nothing except trying to finish those fries.

Nice bar, but if your ID is out of state, they won't accept it; unfortunately, they will say it is…read morea fake

The drinks are on point! We had Anthony as our bartender and he had some great suggestions of some…read morepretty crafty cocktails. We were able to order off the Blue Jeans Pizza menu. The pizza came out fresh and hot. Five stars!

Exceptional! I mean truly exceptional! I've been doing this a while and going to different…read morerestaurants and reviews and this definitely deserves 5 stars! Beautiful inside, the staff was beyond pleasant and attentive, the food came out in a very timely manner for it being at a super busy time and day of the week, I met both owners and they were very friendly and wonderful to talk too. The food!!! The food was amazing!! Seasoned perfectly, cooked just right, presentation was lovely and just everything paired so nicely! I will 100% be back! Keep up the good work guys, don't change a thing!!

The burger and apps were fantastic, and the bartenders mix up some really unique cocktails. The…read morefood and drinks are an easy 5 stars, but the service slowed down quite a bit once the dinner rush started.

A great spot to go before a WooSox game. They open up all the windows, there's food, beer, it's…read morelively, and the perfect amount of casual. From my memory, they're fairly priced. When I've been before a WooSox game, they are very busy and service can be slow but that's expected and the staff is always kind. I wouldn't go here if it wasn't before a WooSox game, but it has its time and its place. The food won't blow you out of the water or anything but it's perfect to eat before, during, or after drinking.

Came here for the first time during Superbowl weekend, and it was crowded! I believe this is one of…read morebest bars Worcester has to offer, but it's honestly pretty meh. They were understaffed, but the drinks were cheap! As a visitor, I don't think I'd ever come back, but the locals love it here.

Really nice place in downtown Worcester. Great ambiance and atmosphere... Huge square bar with TONS…read moreof huge flat screens... drinks are AMAZING! Bartenders were great! Fast and efficient with a full bar- quite impressive! Staff was great too- everyone whom we interacted with was wonderful! We all ordered the pear drink & it was absolutely delicious and strong!! Well worth the money! The nacho's were probably the best nachos I've ever had! It was 4 of us and we had MORE than enough. Perfect portion size! I got the Burro Bowl which I would rate as Good, but not the best I ever had. They definitely use high quality ingredients. I will definitely come back, looking forward to trying their winter sangria or the strawberry drink they had! Oh and upstairs they had amazing igloos- but they are only open on the weekends! We will have to go back on a weekend!

Great place to go if you are looking for a bar atmosphere. They have a huge bar area, and the…read morespace is really nice. The menu has some unique items on it. We came for a group dinner and were treated as though we were bothering them - there were only 7 of us and we had made a reservation. A few of us had the steak tips and they were cooked right but lacked flavor. I had the pumpkin cheesecake for dessert and was good but nothing I would look for again.

This place was fantastic! So glad we found it. We enjoyed a great charcuterie board and the drinks…read morewere delicious! Chicken swarhma sandwiches were incredible. Everything hmmm is house made here! Wish I lived nearby....

Pros: Cozy, British pub style atmosphere; interesting small plates, not too expensive…read more Cons: gets extremely crowded in the evenings; very loud when crowded; staff is snobbish I've been here a few times, and my most enjoyable experiences were during lunch. If you can sit at the bar or in one of the 2 tables by the window, you'll get excellent service. The charcuterie board is great, and the drink selection is also pretty good. However, the last time we came here, it was the middle of the afternoon on Valentine's day. I'm from Boston and Cape Cod and my partner is European; we look like it and we act like it. Upon a brief interaction with the hostess, we both felt spoken down to: "YOU'RE trying to come in on Valentine's day? Without a reservation?" This, coming from someone with a Worcester accent who was dressed like a boy going to church choir. We were shooed away into the dining area: "I guess you could stand over there and look at the menu". It's about 330 in the afternoon- most tables are completely empty. Then a different staff member, also with a working class accent, says "I need you to clear out of this walkway because this is for staff only", despite the fact that no staff were walking there and we had been standing there about 20-30 seconds. We left without saying anything as the hostess tried to say something to us. If you want to feel spoken down to, in the working class city of Worcester no less, come here. Alternately, if you're feeling aggressive and want to squeeze your way in to sit touching shoulder to shoulder, come here. The time before this, the hostess was a soft-spoken woman who mumbled a lot; we had to elbow people out of the way at the middle bar section, which is where she directed us. Maybe in another year I'll want to come back for lunch only. Honestly, I'd rather drive back to Boston if I'm going to be treated snobbishly.

The burgers are large and served with an abundance of toppings. Wide variety of flavors to create a…read moreburger that suits your desire. Ate there two nights in a row before posting this. Just to be sure it was worthy of my initial inclination to post on them. The Service was outstanding. From the hostess to the servers, they showed that they cared about their job and were extremely welcoming to newbies...

A group of us went back this spring and we had a great experience. Parking across the street was…read morefree at this time so that was nice. We got a nice booth and our server was very helpful and kept up with our group of 4 needs. The food was great and came out nice and hot, they had some nice draft beer options and it was a good lunch time stop.

Best Drinks In Worcester! Well thought out aromatic cocktails which change with the seasons…read more Satisfying selection of appetizers. Highly recommend!

It's a pretty laid-back, industrial-style bar that delivers a unique experience with its edgy…read moreambiance and quality drinks. The decor gives a nod to its name, with exposed metal, minimalistic accents, and a vibe that feels straight out of a modern steelworks. It's a great spot if you're looking for a drink and a change from the usual scene. Their drink selection is solid, featuring a mix of classic cocktails and local craft beers. The bartenders have their own cocktail introduced in the menu, so don't hesitate to ask for a recommendation or a custom mix if you're in the mood to try something new. The food menu is limited so I wasn't really interested in trying that. They have a few games on the other side as well as an out patio that you can smoke and bring your drink outside. It's definitely more of an older crowd especially coming after work, kind of vibe