Traveling for work on a cold Wednesday night I stumbled upon this place. The bartenders were nice…read moreand attentive. I had me a 12 yr Macallan whiskey and then ordered the Churrasco ranch style which was infused with Creole sauce and 2 fried eggs. The steak was good pretty unique flavors with the sauce, eggs and chimichurri sauce. I had some fried tostones with some mayo ketchup which were good and tasted fresh. If I'm around that area in future I might come back to try out other dishes.

We came to Havana nights for dinner with for college kids. We got a few appetizers, drinks and…read moremains. My classic mojito was fine, my son got a mango mojito, also ok. Nothing special, but decent. The appetizers were very good. Plantain cups, fritters. The cups were filled with beef, pork or shrimp. The mains were extensions of the appetizers. Basically the fillings for the plantain cups. All the options were good. We wished there was a little more variety in the menu, but maybe that is just Cuban food?

We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

Fabulous dinner at Bocado tonight. We did the Bocado experience for two and there was just way too…read moremuch amazing food! 2 cheese board items and 6 tapas plus dessert! Oh my. Thank goodness for takeout boxes. My favorite plate was the QUESO DE CABRA CON MIEL (goat cheese with honey) served with crusty bread. We paired it with the CHORIZO LEÓN HERRADURA. It was just perfect together. Dessert was worth mentioning. The warm double chocolate brownie with ice cream is a definite yes please. So rich, so gooey, so worth the calories. Bocado is a tapas restaurant, but I found these small plates quite generous. Roll me home I'm done!

We have enjoyed Chef Bill Brady's creative vegetarian masterpieces for years. Definitely high…read moregourmet cuisine in great environs. Sometimes we call ahead to reserve for a 3 or 4 -course fixed menu which he customizes for us. Even on their normal menu, they have fantastic vegetarian and vegan selections. (One does need to look the other way at the entrance, there's a raw meat refrigerator display case on the left :( ) The dessert platters are incredible!

Oh Bradys's, what has happened to you? So, we went there last night (party of 4) to celebrate my…read moresister's birthday. I want to say our waitress was wonderful and attentive. My review is no reflection on the atmosphere or waitstaff... strictly the food. Our appetizers were pretty good... calamari and escargot... nothing special, but, acceptable. After that.. things went way downhill. Two of us, ordered the veal parm. It was served on a piping hot plate, however, I can assure you, this was not made to order. The veal cutlet was clearly cooked hours before as it was barely lukewarm warm in Temperature and the breading was not one bit, crispy. It was soggy. Not made to order! It was served over a bed of "angel hair." The angel hair was cut up in multiple small pieces... the way you would serve it to a baby experiencing pasta for the first time. I asked our waitress "why is the pasta all cut up like this?" She responded: "I don't know." Not only was it cut up into pieces...(who does that? ) it was also soggy and way overcooked. The meal was a huge disappointment. My other dining companion ordered the fried pork chop which was a special. It wasn't too bad... he reported it was tender... it came with mash and a side of corn that looked like it came straight out of a can of Delmonte. No frills there. It was clearly canned corn. My sister got the cavatappi pasta that came with shrimp ; cannellini beans and a veg mixed in and it was swimming in a sub-par sauce that was lacking in any seasoning. All the entrees lacked basic seasoning. I want to go to a restaurant where my dish is made to order. Hot and crispy cutlets; Al Dente pasta; corn that's not poured out of a tin can and entrees that are served hot! This place has gone way downhill. I was there several years ago my experience was very different. I wouldn't recommend the restaurant and it certainly wasn't worth the $300 dollars (including tip) that we paid. Entrees were 30 + dollars each! What a joke to be charging those prices for the sub-standard food we were served. We will never go back. On a Positive note, my sister was given a lovely birthday dessert plate of sticky toffee pudding and ice cream.

I've only gone here for drinks, and everytime they are stellar!…read more The staff are super professional and hospitality is great. The bartender asked me what I thought of a drink I was struggling to enjoy and I told him what I didn't like about it, then he offered to balance it out by adding more of an ingredient. I said yes and he did, and the drink was perfect then! They are skilled and see to like working here. Tip well, people! I'm so comfortable here even after only going twice.

This restaurant is conveniently located next to Trader Joe's, so we decided to give it a try for…read morebrunch. The menu had a lot of appealing options, and we were excited to check it out. We ordered the EBLT (egg, bacon, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich, which was decent. I appreciated that it came with both breakfast potatoes and a side salad, making it feel like a complete meal. The sandwich itself was good, though the eggs were a bit messy to eat and the bread was fairly basic. We also tried the pot roast mac and cheese. The pot roast was tender and flavorful, and the crunchy pretzels added a nice salty contrast. However, the mac and cheese was a little too rich and creamy for my taste. Overall, the food was solid but didn't quite live up to how exciting the menu sounded. It was an average brunch experience--not bad, but not particularly memorable either.

Update after a few more visits has them down to a 4 based on inconsistency…read more -- Roast Chicken: Hearty fall/winter dish with crisp skin, herbs aplenty, and gravy underneath, with roasted carrots and mashed potatoes. A little dry in the interior. No longer on the menu as of last week. -- Grilled Shrimp: Plump shrimp whose paprika-heavy rub and grill flavor balanced the butteriness, with a pepper aioli joining as well. On top, pickled fennel. Underneath, grilled sourdough that soaked in the grill, butter, and seafood flavors. Fantastic but no longer on the menu as of last week. -- Forge & Vine Cheeseburger: All the same ingredients as on a Big Mac, only of much higher quality, on a thick burger of high quality. I've been hoping to relive the glory of my first burger here (see previous review), but it's been rocky. Good grill flavor and outer crusting, but medium to medium well when I ordered medium rare. (Yes, I mentioned it to the server and manager.) Still a pretty good burger, and the bacon I added this time was thick and walking the tightrope between crispy and bendy. But a big miss on hitting greatness again. So I gave it another chance the next visit, and it was again overdone. But this time I sent it back, and the one they sent out was very good. The most recent visit only required one try: excellent, with the right crust outside and proper pink and juicy inside, along with a solid assortment of vegetables and condiments. An exemplary burger-- when they cook it right. -- Calamari: An eye-catching appetizer with the mostly thin rings pretty much treated like chicken wings, with a spicy tangy glaze, an aïoli underneath, and some kimchi on top for presentation. Very good crunch and flavor, but thicker pieces would have allowed a better tasting of the seafood itself. Still very enjoyable and I'd get it again. -- Shrimp Cocktail: Solid job, good size, presented in ice with lemon wedges and a cocktail sauce a little light on the horseradish. -- Grilled Swordfish Meunière: A thick slab, lightly grilled, fairly. A thin brown butter sauce, capers, and sautéed mustard greens added some much needed moisture and oomph. No longer on the menu as of last week. -- Jimmy Nardello Peppers: Long, bright red, no heat, slightly sour, and somewhat fruity like peppadew, dressed up with garlic aioli, chimichurri, and coriander seed. Outstanding. Great beer pairing. Beautiful space. Good to outstanding service. Cody pours his heart and soul into the experience, exuding enthusiasm from the greeting through the check. Some might find it a little overdramatic, but after enduring too many AWOL and near-comatose servers elsewhere, I can't get enough of it. I like this place, and consider it good to very good, but it seems like the proteins (especially the grilled items) turn up a little too dry a little too often to consider them great. Their pricing is high but well worth it when the execution is there. When it's not, it's a too-expensive just-okay. Despite the inconsistency, going with a 4 based on the most recent visit being problem-free.

Forge & Vine is a solid spot with a great vibe, but it's a little hit-or-miss for me. The space is…read morebeautiful, though I'm not a huge fan of how close the tables are to each other--even if I understand why they do it to maximize seating. My biggest wish is that the menu changed up a bit more. Every time I go, it feels very similar, and I often find myself struggling to find something that truly stands out or excites me. The food is good, just not particularly memorable. That said, the service is consistently good and it's still a nice place to meet up or go for a casual night out. I'd love to see some fresher or more creative menu rotations in the future because the setting definitely deserves it.

What a gem! We came here for our anniversary and had such a great dinner! Fortunately we came on a…read moreMonday so were able to be seated but I could see how this place would be hard to get into on a weekend since seating inside is limited. We were fine with outdoor seating so were seated right away. Service was friendly and attentive. Our cocktails were amazing- great flavors without being too sweet and just the right amount of booze. We got the duck lettuce wraps and the Hanoi nem rolls for appetizers. I had the Thai noodles and my husband had the salmon. Both were delicious and we ate our entire plates! Everything was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor and we can't wait to come back again.

This is a must for the area, the ambiance, food and experience is unmatched. A must for…read morereservations to ensure you can get in, with my wife a great date night spot, apps and dinner options even with a shellfish allergy there are plenty of options. With my daughter when we have a special night out we get a variety of apps, the nems, crab cakes and oysters are my favorite, she goes for the Korean ribs and also loves the crab cakes. For desert the pan Purdu is a must, possibly the best desert in New Hampshire even if you don't like bananas.

This a great little place with a nicely curated wine list and fantastic pizza. It reminds me of…read morebeing in Italy. Absolutely love stopping here!

I'd tasted Si Cara before, but this is my first time actually having it. The sourdough crust is…read morevery good! Mushroom & Guanciale (8/10): Mushrooms were tasty and had perfect texture. Fried egg was a decent addition. Guanciale was delicious. Roasted Squash (6/10): This was one was pretty average. It was kind of missing something to bring it all together. Good place and has potential. I would visit again.

My husband and I stopped in for drinks and apps on our first day in Rockport. We sat at the bar…read moreand were greeted warmly by the attentive and friendly staff. Drinks and food were yummy! The restaurant and bar were tastefully decorated, organized and clean. The owner, Daphne, engaged in a conversation with us and once she realized it was our 45th anniversary, she treated us to a delicious dessert and a card signed by the staff!! Wonderful first day of our weekend trip!!

I dined at Fleur Cuisine with a party of eight that was graciously accommodated at the bar as we…read moredid not have reservations on a Saturday night. We were a lively group of old college friends. Our server/bartender Jami genuinely enjoyed traveling down memory lane with us. The food was delicious, I had the Sea Bass and Coconut Cake. I was thrilled to find that they carried a non-alcoholic Reisling that was better than most. It is refreshing to find restaurants that make this accommodation. Cheers to a fabulous meal, staff and evening with the friends of Fernando.

Great place, great people, great food, and great vibes. 5 stars every time. Try the Korean BBQ…read moreChicken Mac & Cheese and thank me later.

Service was lovely…read more We took our order to go and they were very friendly while we sat at the bar and waited for our order. The food was lackluster. I expected so much more given the price point. The mushroom risotto was basically flavorless rice. The shrimp curry noodles was more of a soup... with whole shrimp tails floating in the orange liquid. Bummer.

As per usual 10/10 Greeted in door way…read more Clean well stocked bathrooms Welcoming to everyone 80s 90s 2000s knowledgeable stylish Mushroom app and burger were nice treats to add to the awesome studio ghibli themed menu from the BB guide so clever top notch cocktails Cocktails Drinks Music and kikis delivery service on the projector good vibes

I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn