Came here with a large group and it was nice place to wind down after a long work day. The place is…read moreplastered with funny and sports memorabilia. The perfect place to catch a game or play some keno. The first thing I noticed when looking over the menu was the great beer selection. Lots of regional selections including well sought after craft beers. The menu is tavern fare, all of which come in giant portions that I saw not only at my table but by other plates going by. The staff was attentive and helped us through the menu. We ordered the steak and cheese egg rolls and I got a fig and goat cheese flatbread. The eggrolls were classic. Cheesy goodness with steak. The flatbread was crispy which went well with the again, cheesy goodness. The goat cheese was a little sparsely populated over the other cheese but it good. The fig jam and balsamic were more present which I enjoyed though. It was a large flatbread for only being 10"!

This has been go to place for over 20 years. Always rated this high. Service was subpar and mostly…read morearound management of bar seats. The bartenders have some sort of friend system. The managers should take control.

Good food at a good price, great atmosphere. A go to restaurant! Meal selections are plentiful, the…read morechili is awesome!

There is a significant service and management problem at this restaurant. My family and I went for…read moreSt Patrick's Day, as we have before. We asked the manager for some napkins to prop up the wobbly table and he said (quote) "Why don't you tell your kid not to stand on his chair" and walked away. The kid in question was literally sitting in his chair with one foot against the table. We explained to the manager the impact of what he said, and gave him multiple opportunities to apologize. We get it: its St Patrick's Day in an Irish bar and it's stressful. But instead of recognizing that he snapped: he doubled down and tried to convince us that his language fine, and that we were in the wrong for calling him out. I even talked with him an hour later, after it had cooled off, and he continued to be aggressive and dismissive. A bad manager is one thing. But our server didn't acknowledge the awkwardness (even as other families watched in shock), just trying to rush us out. The food was probably the worst it's ever been at Stone's, which raises questions of why. It's understandable to have a bad day, it's *not* ok to set the tone for your staff and establishment that berating your customers, unprompted, is acceptable.

First time trying the Rapscallion , and it was a great experience! I originally made a reservation…read moreonline for 8 people at 8 PM since that was the only dinner time available, but after calling the restaurant, the staff was kind enough to help us switch to an earlier time. We started with beer flight which was fantastic -- a great way to try different flavors, and we loved every choice. For appetizers, we ordered the Mediterranean hummus nachos, shrimp bites, and spicy mussels. Our entrées included the chicken à la limone, cioppino, and shrimp scampi, and everything was surprisingly delicious. The staff were very friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy, comfortable, and relaxing. We all enjoyed it for the girls' night. I would definitely recommend this place and will be coming back again soon!

I still can't figure out why a place like this chose to open in a Price Chopper shopping plaza in a…read moretown like this -- the location just feels odd and lacks any atmosphere before you even walk in. Inside, the dining room is far too open, and the noise bounces off the walls to the point where it gets distracting and loud fast. The menu is fine if you want basic pub food -- burgers, sandwiches, and the usual bar-style options -- but nothing really stands out or feels memorable. They do have a solid cocktail and beer selection, but that alone doesn't carry the experience. Service was noticeably slow, and by the time we left after paying a pretty hefty bill, the overall feeling was mostly: "Why does this place exist here?" It's not terrible, but definitely not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to or recommend.

The Chat is a go to local place that the locals need to stop chatting about because they have the…read morebest burgers and it's always crowded. So good. Dive bar family feel in the best possible way!

Some restaurants impress you the first time you walk through the door. The Dudley Chateau isn't one…read moreof them. Known locally as "The Chat," it's tucked away in a neighborhood overlooking Dudley Pond, in what began life as a private fishing lodge nearly a century ago before becoming a speakeasy and eventually the local institution it is today. It definitely shows its age--and I mean that affectionately. (The Dudley Chateau) The building is well worn, it gets packed, it can be loud, and yes, the restrooms have seen better days. None of that has stopped us from coming back several times a year. Why? Because the food is consistently excellent, and so is the service. The menu goes well beyond what you'd expect from a neighborhood pub, and we've yet to leave disappointed. The staff somehow manages to stay friendly, attentive, and efficient even when the place is buzzing. The Dudley Chateau isn't trying to be trendy or upscale, and that's part of its charm. It's comfortable in its own skin, and so are the people who keep coming back. If you're looking for spotless, quiet, and polished, this probably isn't your place. But if you're looking for great food, friendly service, and a genuine local institution with plenty of character, it's absolutely worth the visit.

10/10 for food and service! Went in grab lunch the other day, we got the King Karaban Sandwich and…read moreCrazy Caprese both on ciabatta bread. The Caprese had a ton of flavor, it had fig vin cotto which I was a little worried about thinking it might be too sweet but to my surprise it was absolutely delicious! Huge portion sizes, we ended up having leftover and it all tasted just as delicious the next day! I will definitely be back to try other sandwiches! It's a little bit loud in there but nothing out of ordinary.

Food 10/10 Ambiance: chill (staff all were nice)…read moreWait time: pleaseeeee order way in advance

Just go here! Everyone and everything is fantastic! Michelle and Mike made my visit perfectread more

This one is bittersweet - the "yea" - found an absolute the gem in our own backyard. The "Ugh", we…read morehave lived here 30 years and they have been open 50 years! A miss for us, but no longer. A great neighborhood spot, very welcoming staff, comfortable bar and seating, nice clientele and good food. Oh yah, the good selection of local and national draft beers.

Malones was a welcomed surprise for our stay at Framingham! My husband and I stopped in for an…read moreearly dinner one night during our stay at the Renaissance and everything was fabulous! It was a slow night which was perfect for us because we enjoy our privacy. We were welcomed by Matt, the bartender, and he was very friendly and kind. I ordered the highly reviewed Crab Cakes and my husband ordered the muscles. THE MUSCLES WERE DEVINE! They were covered in a savory garlic butter sauce and I wish we ordered more they were so good! The crab cakes were very good as well with a tasty mustard sauce to top. For dinner I got the seafood clam chowder and my husband got the pork chop. Very solid across, he really liked the pork chop but wasn't too much of a fan of the relish or cabbage that came with his meal. The chowder were very good too, warm and the croutons toppings soaked up nicely in the thick broth. The highlight was my drink. I ordered a spiced pear martini and oh my goodness it was amazing! So good that my husband ordered one after he finished his Guinness! Delicious!!! For dessert I ordered my favorite, chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and my husband ordered the Crème brûlée. Both were great but I'm more partial to the lava cake. So good! All in all we had a wonderful night. Enjoyed the FIFA World Cup games playing on the big screens. Such a lovely night and would for sure recommend if you're in the area.

Located inside "The Castle" in Framingham, Malones Irish Pub & Social is a hotel restaurant and bar…read moreat the Renaissance by Marriott serving pub fare and libations. The space is cozy and dim with table & booth seating and seating at the full service bar. There are TVs above the bar. The food menu has a streamlined selection of starters, salads, French onion soup, seafood chowder, handhelds, main dishes (seafood, pasta, filet mignon, chicken, pork chops, stew), and desserts. The pricing is moderate high. The bar offers 6 draft beers (Guinness, Jack's Abby, Maine Lunch, Be Hoppy, Nite Lite, Whirlpool), bottle/can beers, wine, mixed drinks, cocktails, and mocktails. I saw a review of this place which was low because of the beer, not the food. I decided anyways to stop in for food on a Saturday night. The place was fairly busy and I sat myself at the bar. I already knew what I wanted. I ordered the Dublin Bay Steamed Mussels ($18 plus tax) and the Braised Short Rib Sliders ($15 plus tax). I was given an ice water. While I was here, they were having issues with the beer taps and pours, no surprise, which was eventually rectified. The food was served together, 10 minutes after ordering. The Steamed Mussels (25) were simmered in a tasty mussels broth with Jack's Abby Lager, garlic, tomatoes, & herbs, served with grilled toast. The 3 Braised Short Rib Sliders had tender pieces of short rib, caramelized onions, rosemary, horseradish cream dressing on small toasted brioche buns. Both starters were tasty and enough food for dinner. The check was already printed out after I ordered which was $35.31 with tax and before tip. Overall, I enjoyed the food here and the service was adequate, though I had to ask for a bowl for the mussels shells. If I had ordered a draft beer on this particular visit, the experience would've been dicey in the beginning. Since I stuck to just food, it was all good.

This place always delights! Pretty large dining area with plenty of dining seating. They also have…read morea few bar seats, as well as kitchen view seats. SERVICE: Very kind folks here. They greeted us nicely and got us seated and hydrated quickly. Our server was very attentive and friendly! FOOD: Menu was a little more limited than I remember, but we all tried something different and everything was fabulous!! I had the fish tacos and they were able to make them grilled instead of fried (yum - and they were HUGE!!). Drinks were great too. If you are in Natick, this cute place is a must try!!

I was so excited to return here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I'd been here twice before and…read morereally enjoyed it, but reservations are hard to come by, so it had been quite a while since my last visit. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to my previous experiences. It was an extremely hot evening, with temperatures in the upper 80s, and sadly the restaurant wasn't much cooler inside. We were a party of six and spent most of dinner fanning ourselves with dessert menus. We even asked for cups of ice and were literally holding them against ourselves to cool down! It became almost comical, but no one wants to spend dinner sweating. One bright spot was our server, who was warm, attentive, and very professional. The cocktail list was fairly limited, but the Passion cocktail was delicious--and thankfully served ice cold. As for the food, the cornbread was outstanding, and the tuna tartare was easily the star of the meal. The other women in our group enjoyed their entrees, but mine was a major disappointment. I ordered the fish tacos based on our server's recommendation. The portion was enormous--three tacos, each packed with fish--but the fish itself was incredibly dry and lacked flavor. I even asked for extra aioli, hoping it would help, but the tacos were still nearly inedible. I ate less than half of one taco. What was most disappointing was that no one acknowledged it. When my plate was cleared with almost the entire meal untouched, no one asked if anything was wrong. I didn't want to make a scene during a birthday dinner with friends, but I also don't think I should have had to pay for a meal that was barely edible. Dessert sounded much more exciting than it actually was. The chocolate brownie was dry, the "Cows in Quicksand" dessert looked unappetizing, the cookies were hard, and the champagne mangoes were underripe. We still had a fabulous evening celebrating with friends, but the dining experience itself fell well short of expectations. Between the uncomfortable heat and the disappointing food, this wasn't the memorable return visit I'd been looking forward to. Dining in a sauna simply isn't on most people's list of enjoyable dinner experiences.