Our favorite local pub with a superior wide ranging menu that offers delicious, comforting, and…read moreexpertly prepared dishes. I love that there are rotating specials so there is always something new to try. The cocktail menu is well crafted and the drinks are superior. The perfectly poured beers are always on point. The staff are welcoming and friendly - I wish that every neighborhood could have a gem like the Abbey.

I visited the Abbey for its much-vaunted cheeseburger. It was overcooked and the bun was stale…read more The service was also shockingly slow and nonchalant, considering the place was half-empty. It's hard to believe that this is the best cheeseburger in food-centric Brookline. The "grilled" Caesar salad was more like luke-warm with a gob of cheese. All-in-all: I don't get it.

Had such a great experience here. Amazing menu, something for everyone. Pizza, burgers, tacos,…read moresalads, seafood, etc. The poke bowl was really delicious and I loved the edamame and avocado mixed in. Very generous portion. My mom said the lobster roll was good too and we both loved the sweet potato fries with the honey mustard dipping sauce. Our server Edwin was so amazing and friendly. We are new to the neighborhood and he gave us a lot of insider recommendations and was overall very accommodating. All the employees here were very nice. Ambiance here is more elevated than a typical bar. Seems like a good spot to get a drink and eat some really good food.

It was very crowded in there and loud when we got there. The service was good no complaints there…read more It's just the food wasn't good. The only thing we enjoyed was the Thai chili wings and fries. I'm not willing to come back and try and again.

Stopped in here with coworkers before a WBUR event. Friday at 5:30 and the place was pretty empty…read more Our waitress was very attentive and consistently available and checking in -- perhaps helped by the barren dining area, but still appreciated! We started with margaritas which were just so-so. My spicy marg was not spicy and generally we found them to be a little on the sweet side. Fine, but to me it was more like drinking some nice juice. We ordered the nachos to share (you must get these) and a variety of entrees. Food came out so quickly! There was also SO MUCH. I made another two full meals out of leftover nachos and fajitas and could have stretched to a third. It's definitely Americanized Mexican but it really hits the spot! I'd probably just stick with water for my drink next time.

We went to Boston to go to a concert and had some time to kill. We could hear Spanish music from…read moreacross the street, noticed where it was coming from and decided to stop for a bite and a drink. The place was bustling with people at the bar, at the tables. There was a DJ playing music with an MC giving away tickets. The hostess greeted us right away and informed us it was a 30 min wait for a table but that we could sit at the bar, We got lucky and sat at the bar, even though it was packed we didn't wait extremely long for our drinks nor our food. The bartenders were super nice. This is a good spot to kill time before a show or if you're just strolling by. I could tell there are some local regulars. Loved the rotating welcome sign at the entrance. My only complaint would be the ladies room could use a makeover. A nice paint job and new doors as one stall had no lock..

This new addition to Cambridge is definitely worth a visit. Food, cocktails and service is 5 stars.read more

Vibe was great, both restaurant and the bar look cute. Service was 10/10, our server was super…read morefriendly and attentive, bartender took an amazing care of us. However, food was awful. Cheese board was good, but its hard to mess up cheese. Bucatini served in a tiny bowl, sooo overcooked, and there was a HARD BOILED egg on top. I saw different variations of carbonara, love the yolk on top but hard boiled egg..??? Duck was chewy and the presentation of the dish in general was poor. Overall, menu is pretty small, not a lot to choose from. Drinks are cool, espresso martini especially. Didn't really like strawberry negroni because of how strong it was and served with 1 lonely butt of a strawberry in it, but i guess that's just me. Nice place to have a few drinks at, but way toooo overhyped, i wouldn't come back

Have met up a few times here, and have to say that I always enjoyed my drinks. The only place I've…read moreever had gochujang in a cocktail! Plus they have one thats really more of an icee? Really, just pick any, and prepare to have fun, they've got something for everyone. AND, they divide the menu in full alcohol, low alcohol, and no alcohol, which I've never seen before. Service is fast and friendly, and at least early on a weeknight (7/8) there's plenty of tables available.

Suddenly wanted a drink, so…read more.. Tall Order: The same drink as the bar's name, a very beautiful one, like a crystal-clear sprite in the dark. It has the clean and mild sweetness of the Planteray 3 star, the bright acidity of a 10 year Madeira, and the crispness of pineapple skin and lime--overall very refreshing. It also has clarified coconut milk added, but the effect is rather subtle.

Stopped by Lou's in Harvard Square and only had drinks this time, but we had a really nice…read moreexperience! The drinks were good and our server was super friendly and attentive. They also had live music, which made the atmosphere really fun and gave the whole place such a nice vibe. Definitely a great spot to grab a drink and hang out in Harvard Square. Would love to come back and try the food next time!

We had an awesome time at Lou's in Harvard Square! We stopped by around 10 p.m. on a Friday, and…read morealthough it was packed, we were pleasantly surprised to get a table without a reservation. The atmosphere was lively, with a DJ, live music, and a great crowd. For drinks, we ordered the Jason Bond and Dirty Work martinis, along with a few beers. The cocktails were delicious and definitely on the stronger side, which we appreciated! For food, we shared the Caesar wrap and the shrimp sliders. The portions were generous, and everything was fresh and flavorful. If you're looking for a fun night out in Harvard Square, Lou's is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

Cambridge is a city jam packed with a lavish selection of fine eateries from corner to corner. As…read morewith options this vast, it can be daunting making a decision on where first to embark. Luckily for us, my bestie and her hubby were our unofficial tour guides for the evening, as we ventured on a casual double date night at none other than Grafton Street. It's as every bit as street level as its exterior decorum exudes. Incidentally enough, we discovered that the best time to arrive on a Friday night is anytime before 7:30, because that's when the crowd decided to show up. That having been said, it's important to note this place can become very noisy very quickly. It is a bar after all. And the lushes were afoot on this most boisterous Friday night. So anyways, we started the night off with two apps.. Spinach and Artichoke Dip: My bestie highly recommended this app and her palate was most spot-on with this one. Creamy as hell with large Artichokes throughout. And the homemade chips add a much appreciated rustic touch to the whole thing. Though, I do wish there were an option to add a protein like shrimp or even lobster meat or something. 9 out of 10, would recommend! Steak Tartare: What's the best way to put this? I think....misleading sums it up. I'd even go as far to say this felt like a fake tartare. For one thing, it didn't even look the right color. And that's likely because it was doused in some kind of dressing that gave the whole thing an unusual taste. Now, we've had our fair share of tartare apps in the past; the carpaccio from Proper Chophouse at the Nash Casino being among the best. But this one had a strange flavor with a bizarre, chewy texture that just didn't sit right with us. Not only was the beef unrefined, it was also underseasoned. Needless to say, we ended up sending this one back after only one bite each and swapped it out for the artichoke dip. 1 out of 10, this one just didn't work. Onto the mains.. Shepherd's Pie: From what I gather, the wifey was quite pleased with this one. She just needed to add her copious amounts of salt as she does because she's the salt queen. After which, she thoroughly enjoyed it. We also appreciate the fact this is a REAL Shepherd's Pie and not merely cosplaying as many other restaurants do by making theirs with beef. Nay. Nothing but lamb in this legit dish. Grilled Pork Chop: Okay. I need to start this out by stating how elated I was to finally try a properly cooked pork chop in a restaurant. So, a little background story - growing up in the 80s, I was fooled into believing pork chop was simply something I pretended to enjoy, since it was always a thin cut, overcooked, dry as hell slab of anemically seasoned pork. Ch'yeah...my uncle really cooked like a donkey sometimes. Anywho, fast forward to 2026 and I'm presented with this gorgeous cut of freshly grilled pork. Right away, I can tell that it is WELL seasoned! A lot. Like...salty. VERY salty. Salty like the sea. Chat, the pork was overseasoned. And I can't even believe I'm saying that! But allow me to elaborate. It wasn't overseasoned to the point of being inedible. But JUST over the mark. And I've NEVER had that happen in a restaurant setting before. Usually, you'll hear me complain about food being quite the reverse. This is so rare, in fact, that I initially had a tough time admitting it to myself. After bite number 7 or 8, I thought, "Wow! This is the saltiest piece of meat I've ever tasted inside restaurant walls!" The insides of my mouth felt drier than Pakistan. I felt as if the Special Forces were about to start conducting maneuvers inside my mouth-hole imminently. But, I digress. This one was OKAY, but I don't think I'd get it again. 7 out 10, not sure if they'll take requests for reduced sodium, but....be sure to drink a tall glass of water with this one. Side note on the potato salad: it was good. Not quite as good as the one I make at home. Though, I can appreciate the fact they use Yukon Gold potatoes, same as me. This one was served warm, however; possibly due to the hot pork chop sitting atop of it. All things considered, we would certainly return. The vibe is contemporary, as is its decorum. And wouldn't you know it? They actually have tap-to-pay courtesy of their mobile POS systems! That was an unexpected, considering normally only casual chain dine-in restaurants have that sort of thing. Next time around, I'd be willing to try a burger or even the fish n' chips, if the mood so fits. Taking into account their potential, aside from their one-off faux pas, I'm gonna give Grafton Street 4 savory pork chops hot off the grill out of 5.

We were craving some steak so decided to come here (even though it's not necessarily a steak house)…read morewe saw the good reviews and decided to give it a go! Service was pretty good. Staff were friendly. The coladas I ordered were sweet but also one of the best I've ever had! They were nice enough to split the steak for us without having to ask. Food was nicely seasoned. I mean, I'm not sure what's not to like about this place. Definitely good vibes all around.

What a FANTASTIC breakfast spot!…read more Came here on a Sunday for breakfast and what a treat! Started off with their fluffernutter latte and their lavender matcha latte. Both were perfect starts and very flavorful. Everything was phenomenal from their regular egg breakfast to their morning madness to their pancakes. I think their breakfast potatoes are real stars too. Perfectly crispy but soft inside. They have plenty of drink options for a boozy brunch as well. We saw everything from dates, to family breakfasts, to girlfriends boozy brunch. This place is cute and clean so it's good for any occasion. Service was fast and friendly. We came around 9:30am and it wasn't too packed which was great! I can foresee a slight wait as time progresses.

We tried the dutch baby pancake, bacon & avocado scramble, and salmon cakes, and everything was…read moresolid. Good portion sizes and a nice variety on the menu with both sweet and savory options. The only downside was definitely the wait. It took about an hour to get seated and have food ready for lunch, so I would recommend planning ahead if you are going during busy hours.