Atmosphere was warm and inviting; despite the decor being minimal with coastal vibes. ps; I dined…read morehere on a sad day, an iconic day -- the Day of Dolly Parton's death. May she rest. My chow? Succulent. First, however, were the hors d'oeuvres. Labeled as "small dishes" by the establishment. Noshed on da tempura green bean; also sautéed scallops. Both are exquisite and spicy in their own way. I enjoy the heat. Let Martha know. For my main course; I opted for the shrimp marsala - it felt like a wild choice for the evening. But I was feeling reckless -- in a culinary sense, that is. The Marsala was cooked to perfection, James! Noodles of zucchini. Burp! Veggo. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful. The staff was extremely attentive and kind and knowledgeable. Best service in the area by far. Namaste, my friends. Dine here! Forks up! Yum. Chow.

I love Surf - I work around the corner so I have had a few work dinners over here and it always…read morehits the spot. We got a bunch if appetizers - started with the calamari which just has such a good flavor with the marinara and cherry pepper rings in it, then the crab rangoon dip which was okay but not my favorite, the portion was really small with a ton of a chips but no dip. We also got the crispy green beans which are exactly what you expect, I do wish they had a bit more seasoning because I don't love the wasabi dipping sauce they come with. We then got the jalapeno and bacon wrapped scallops, as well as the seared pork gyozas which are by far the best appetizer on the menu - the chili slaw it lays on has the most insane flavor and the crispy outside of the gyoza is just to die for. We all got various meals but me and a friend split the hot honey salmon sushi roll and the umami veggie sushi roll - both were amazing!! I will always get the umami, as basic as it is the flavor is just unreal. Only negative thing I have to say is that the service was very very slow, for a Monday night at 7pm, it was busy but not busy enough to not be greeted at the table for 25 minutes, then wait for drinks for 20 minutes and then not get to put our order in until an hour of sitting at the table, so that was a bit disappointing but first time we have had this issue.

Superb experience - five stars all around - from food to service to ambience!…read more Visited with work colleagues last week - we had reserved a table and started with three types of oysters - all of which were fresh, and tasted distinct from each other. I also ordered a cup of clam chowder, which was creamy and filling! For my entrée I, and most of my colleagues, ordered the warm buttered lobster rolls. I ordered mine with salad and Cole slaw, and it was superb! The others shared dessert family style, but I opted for a single scoop of Belgian chocolate ice cream, which was a delightful way to end a memorable meal. Will be back!

Great service, perfectly sufficient ambience…read more Food was just not great. Tuna tartare relied on spice over seasoning, salmon burger also sadly under seasoned with too much filler. Appreciate what they're trying to do with all fresh but maybe they'd benefit from a few frozen items that allow them to focus?

I visited 2x in the last 3 weeks. I needed to have a 2nd chicken tender plate, which I thought was…read moreclose to perfect! Perfectly cooked...perfect amount of french fries and plenty of ketchup (on the table!). What more can I ask for? I haven't visited the Lobster Claw in close to 10 years. However, I was in Andover recently and passed thru N. Reading on the way home. We happened to drive by the Claw and I kept it in my mind to re-visit soon. The location is newer than I remember. It has been recently painted, new seating, lighting and ordering area. I love that they have plenty of ketchup on each table. I feel like that goes a long way to their commitment to their customers. The food was tasty. I really enjoyed my visit Vibe: family fun location Coke/Pepsi; Coke Parking: Plenty Price: Fair market (I did not get Clams) Service: Excellent *****

Bump Bump Bump, Another one bites the dust, another one bites the dust... Sadly, that is what…read morehappened to my favorite seafood place recently. Been going here for years, rarely disappointed. Recently they were closed for "renovations" for awhile. That might also mean they changed hands, sold out. In my experience, that is never a good sign, the new owners will surely ruin a good thing, they'll cut back on quality, raise prices, and change the recipes. My best guess is that's what happened to The Lobster Claw. Or they just went downhill. Went here last week for lunch. Walked in, where am I?! They now have a big divider between the seating area and ordering. You're corralled into this area first. The giant blackboard menu is gone. Now they have a small, cramped, menu above the register. I had to squint to read it all. I gave the girl my order which she got wrong THREE times. The Calamari basket, well done I said. I always used to tell them well done because it tastes better and the breading doesn't slide off the fish. Now where do I go to pick up my food when it's done? There's a sign that say's "Takeout Pickup" next to the register. Is that all one word, or for takeout orders and picking up what you just ordered? So I wandered aimlessly out of the dividing area and into the dining area. A window at the end with a sign, "BEER AND WINE." Is that where I go or is that for ordering booze and paying for it? So I sat down at a table and waited for my number to be called. I got my food pretty quick. I asked the new kid, looks like the old staff was not there anymore, for a lid and a bag for my thimbleful cup of chowder, that cost $7.00 by the way, to take home. He acted like I was inconveniencing him. This is after he plopped the tray down and spilled some of the chowder broth onto the tray. Thanks a lot Junior! Sat down to eat. Calamari...not well done. In fact it looked and tasted under done. It was chewy, and the breading was falling off. ONE tarter sauce with it. They used to give out two and then asked you if that was enough. Saving money for the renovations are we? The fries under the Calamari were soggy, greasy, cold, and under cooked as well. I didn't finish my meal obviously because to be frank, it sucked. Later on at home I tried the fish chowder. Maybe at least that will be the saving grace. Nope. It was the consistency of oatmeal, like it was put in a blender. Bland and watery as well. $ 30.00 I'm out for a meal that I could have got at Market Basket for one third the price for frozen fish sticks and a can of chowder that would have tasted better than that disaster. Next time I'm in the area and want some fish, I'll be going to McDonald's for a Filet-O-Fish meal instead. And another one gone, and another one gone, another one bites the dust...don't let them get you too.

The food was fantastic. As close to being in Portugal as possible. Homemade dishes with large…read moreportions. Nice service and cute restaurant.

Came here for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Large parties beware as they are a small…read moreestablishment and do not take reservations. We were seated immediately as we arrived before the 6 pm rush. Our table ordered an array of appetizers including the lapas, linguica, codfish fritters, and mussels. All the appetizers were very tasty. For entrees our table ordered grilled octopus, octopus stew, and the rice dish that came with half a lobster. While everyone else said their meals were great, my grilled octopus lacked flavor and was extremely chewy. Our server was kind and very helpful. I would give this place another try but maybe try a different dish.

If you're craving seafood, this is a great place to visit. Even if you live a little farther away,…read morethe drive is definitely worth it. We arrived around 6:30 PM and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter mentioned that wait times are typically longer during the summer months. The good news is that there are several shops nearby, so you can easily spend the time browsing while you wait. The service was excellent--our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back again.

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

Probably had the worst seats in the restaurant. Right near the aisle where everyone walks to and…read morefrom the restaurant. Other than that, the food was outstanding. Had Basil Fried Rice, Hunan Chicken, and Cilantro beef. All were excellent! Will definitely go again and hope to get a better situated table.

I gave this restaurant a try, but in hindsight, I should have been more cautious about a…read moremulti-regional Asian restaurant attempting to cover several cuisines rather than focusing on the owers origins at best. I ordered the basil chicken and shrimp basil fried rice, and unfortunately, both dishes were disappointingly bland. The basil was barely noticeable, and the rice and chicken lacked the aromatic spices, savory depth, and balance of Thai flavors I would expect from these dishes. Admittedly, I probably should have gone to a Thai restaurant, where basil-forward dishes are more likely to showcase what makes them so distinctive--the fragrance of fresh basil, layers of seasoning, and sauces that bring everything together. What I find disappointing is when Asian dishes are watered down to the point that they lose the character of the cuisine that inspired them. One of the great pleasures of Asian cuisine is its incredible diversity and depth of flavor--the herbs, spices, sauces, aromas, and traditions that give each cuisine its own identity and, most importantly, its taste of home. Unfortunately, these dishes simply didn't deliver that experience, nor peppercorn!

I almost drove past this, as it's a food truck in a food truck parking area. The lobster roll was…read morepacked with fresh sweet lobster in a soft toasted roll with a lot of drawn butter. This is one of my top 3 places for lobster rolls depending on where I am (Boston is a place in Fanueil Hall, along the east coast north is the Lobster Pound, and now here north of Boston on 114). Service is excellent and fast! Parking is easy as is the off/on to Rte 114.

Terrible first time coming it's raining was charge a gratuity ten percent paid first then asked…read moreafter that's my mistake not worth coming back knowing seafood pricey as is so for family if three expect automatic 10% surcharge even with cash for an outdoor eating that's nonsense never heard of that before and I'm 47 year of age garbage take the trip up the road a little to clambox where gratuity optional stay away

We were greeted by a very gregarious and welcoming hostess, and seated immediately! We had a…read morereservation for 4 at 6:30p. My friend had made the reservation, as my husband and I were celebrating our 37th wedding anniversary TODAY! We had JUST sat down, when our waitstaff, Antoinette, arrived at our table with 4 glasses of champagne, and 4 glasses of water! What a lovely touch! We ordered apps ( delicious), wine, and dinner- I had the scallops which were delicious! The men ordered the trout, which they enjoyed immensely, and my girlfriend ordered, and LOVED , the tuna salad! Sean ( manager) came by the table to chat and say hi, and ask us how everything was.... What a delicious, relaxed, and so very comfortable.... And a very gracious and attentive waitstaff! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Fresh and delicious food, simply prepared, hot and delicious! Thanks to all for this amazing dinner At Seasons 52!!!! Cheers! Chanda

I've been here several times for lunch but this was my first dinner experience at this location…read more At 6pm on a Tuesday the ambience was energetic but not noisy/crowded. We were seated quickly at a booth (always my preference) and our server attended to us right away, I had a glass of sauvignon blanc and we quickly settled on the grilled scallops with risotto. We weren't in the mood for the veggie advertised but the server was happy to accommodate a swap for spinach. Both of us enjoyed the meals--the scallops were grilled to perfection, the spinach steamed and hot, and the risotto creamy and tasty. Parking can be a little tricky as it is shared with a number of stores in a strip mall, but you may just have to walk a little bit. Burlington has a few good choices for dinner but you can never miss with Seasons 52.

Walking in The Fox Den, felt just like that, a place you feel safe, cozy, and a part of the skulk…read more(pack of foxes to save you a google search). A cute bar across where you enter in and open seating in the rest of the space. Greeted by the waitress who also cheffed up my delectable, cheeky pints right from the draft spigots. Such a nice host who made me feel welcomed and recommended some great choices. I went with the special of the day, the pickle brined chicken sandwich with a side of chips and their charred scallion dip. The chicken was crispy & crunchy on the outside with succulent, juicy chicken thigh on the inside. That pickle brine worked wonders. The chips are homemade and exactly what you want from a crisp and that charred scallion dip was so addicting I was scooping the rest with a fork when I ran out of chips (would have licked it out if no fork). Vibes great, beers cold, food absolutely divine. I will surely be back to try more menu items (the pierogies looked money from another patron's plate) and to delete more beers.

What a cute local family vibe restaurant. Nice beer…read moreselection and interesting menu options. The wings are delicious. Looking forward to trying more on the menu next time:)

Over the past couple years, the wife and I have had very hit or miss experiences going in to the…read morecity and dining at well known steak houses. The prices seem to be going up at an alarmingly fast rate, but the quality has not. Additionally, we've always been ones to avoid suburban steak houses, feeling they're not as good as their city counterparts. Well, Eddy Vs has proved us wrong in that way of thinking. We've come here twice now in recent months, both on Saturday nights, and the place was full on packed both times. We were able to grab bar seating each time and have had two amazing experiences. First off, the service is second to none. Second, they have a "happy hour" menu that pretty much runs all night with $9 glasses of good wine, $10 cocktails, and discount apps. But the most important win is the food. Everything we've tried has been absolute top notch, prepared to perfection, from the steak tartare, to the lamb lollipops, to the filet mignon. We will be making the very easy decision to return here when we're craving steak going forward.

This is my second time here. It was extremely busy on a Saturday night. Jared took very great care…read moreof us and Juliana came by to say hello. She is awesome. I ordered the crab stuffed shrimp, lobster mashed and the North Atlantic scallops. Everything was perfect. Glad I gave this spot another chance.