Food at the bar was great! We had the tuna tartar for an app, chili and a chopped salad with grilled chicken. The bartender Karen is personable and makes a smooth drink. She definitely been in the bizz awhile. The restaurant is clean and the staff is pleasant. Definitely check it out. read more

I reccomend Horseshoe Grille. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices for what I would call very good food....especially their Chicken Fingers. 100% a must to order. read more

It started off loud and uncomfortable. They seated our reservation party of 8 in their patio like room with a large group celebrating a 21st birthday and the women playing the keyboard (very talented) was blasting our eardrums and making conversation across the table difficult. The food was meh. They promote BBQ so I had the half bbq chicken with beans and coleslaw. The chicken was overcooked and dry, the beans had good taste but they were too watery and very few beans, the coleslaw was great as was the cornbread on the table. I don't need to comeback. read more

Great bar food and plenty of room for bigger parties and they have awesome server! I would recommend it!!!!

We had The Nachos with pulled pork . Best Nachos I've had in a very long time . perfect amount of toppings to chips . The staff Was very friendly and into the day wearing Kentucky Derby hats and offering fun themed drinks . I really enjoyed the enclosed porch areas with high top bench seating lots of windows and tvs to watch the race . We also had steak tips and scallop dish both were excellent . We will be back read more

Our waitress Lindsay was fabulous. Just the right amount of attentiveness. She was also helpful in making menu selections as this was my first time there. Ask for Lindsay when you go! read more

I visited the restaurant on a rainy day, so the location wasn't packed. We got a table on entry at 4:30 so didn't have any ridiculous Waite time. My friend raved about the spot, so I'm glad we came. The cornbread was to die for. I had the steak tip flatbread pizza. While I heard the Ruben sandwich was amazing. read more

I have been going here with the family for years. Every visit is a memorable one; from the great staff & hospitality to the delicious food with generous portions. BLT, pulled pork & cheeseburger sliders are amazing here! Absolutely heavenly, with the toppings. A must to have the pulled pork nachos. When you find your nacho place go to, you know. Next visit I will have to share a photo of my meal. read more

Well I have to report tonight was subpar for The Shoe....Bartender , when we first got there was way overwhelmed with the orders in front of her. I understand no one was thinking about fathers day when they set up todays schedule. ( not a very good scheduler or manager). Waited 7 minutes for a drink, that never happens even on a Saturday night. we ordered 2 Martinis ( my wife and I ) hers dirty which always comes with a question " do you want the rocks ? " not tonight when my wife asked about hers , the snide remark " you have to ask for those" I understand everyone is different. We ordered our food, 2 appetizers, meatballs and 1/2 Nachos. OMG the meatballs were ...well gross. The nachos had one chunk of cheese in the dead middle of the plate that cane off on one chunk of chips. Left we're chips a few beans and salsa. Come on guys...your gonna run this place into the ground if more attention isn't spent on overseeing the help. read more

Really wanted to try this place after always passing it and the parking lot is always full. Started with the French onion soup. That I thought was good. I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and beets. The meatloaf was super dry. The potato's were also super dry. I put butter on them and it helped. The beets were delicious. Husband got the seafood casserole. He said was just ok. Not much flavor. Daughter got grilled cheese and fries. Fries were good. They don't have much of a cocktail menu. I ordered a house margarita. Was ok. They definitely don't have a real bartender. I probably won't be back. If I am, I'll try something else in hopes that is better! read more

We ordered take out. The meat smelled funny and was chewy!! It tasted like day old food. I would never order from this restaurant again.

I never have had such a bad taste in my mouth.. The general manger was so not a good fit for her job, we were a table of 10 and 6 orders included steak some medium some rare some medium well, all were over cooked and to be fair it was a busy afternoon early evening, told the waitress about the problem she got the general manger not a good move...The general manger proceed to tell us there was no more steak ok not her fault but them went around and just started taking the plates, I said oh could I eat the potatos its been a long wait, I touch her arm she went off don't touch me in a loud voice and embrassed the table, never will I or any of my party return, just a warning I would stay away.. read more

It's where my wife's friends took her out to lunch for her 29th (?) birthday this week. A Go-To place. Community Association gatherings, too. A nice Al Fresco section, in season, with standing heaters for times when it IS a bit cooler. A separate lounge section inside for those who are there for the beverages. The only place around with decent brisket, but it's not cheap, nor I suppose it should be. My Mom used to say it tasted like her Pot Roast!! Don't forget to grab a few wrapped mints for your pocket on the way out! Extra parking out back. read more

So the Horseshoe has turned into a submarine! Yikes! What happened? So let me start that we are avid visitors. We frequent the horseshoe monthly. And have also used their catering and function area. Usually never a issue. Food is consistent. Yet tonight was one thing after another. Mind you we did arrive about 40 minutes prior to the kitchen closing. They sat us immediately and we hungry. The server we had was lack luster. No sense of urgency. Too relaxed. Took our drink orders. Yet comes back 10 Minutes later to tell me that they were out of what I ordered. So I found a substitute. At the same time we ordered any appetizers and our meals. 10 more minutes goes by and still no beverage. They establishment was not busy. Maybe 4 table occupied at the most. I had to flag down our server to remind him of my drink. 5 minutes later it arrives. Ugh, sour! The smell and the taste of the Watermelon Cider was sour and horrible. I've had it before, just not good. Knowing that my appetizer should be there shortly, I brought my beverage issue straight to the bar. They tried to remedy the situation yet to no avail. They were very apologetic and courteous. Love the bar here. I got back to the table and still no food. It's now 5 minutes prior to the kitchen closing. Suddenly everything appears. They brought out my chili with my dinner. All the other food looked fine, yet our youngest did complain that his chicken fingers were a bit over cooked and dry. I asked for my chili to be piping hot yet it arrived warm. They cheese stopped melting and was solidifying again. The bun on my sandwich appears to have been seating under a heat lamp For a while. It was almost hard and stale. The pork was warm, a bit dry, and not hot. Not much flavor. Just a hint of BBQ. At this point I ate it because I was hungry. They took the Chili away and apologized. Our server seemed only to come back when I was convenient. More focused on his side work and getting ready to leave for the night. Leaving a pile of plates in front of me without clearing them. But he did take the empty bread basket. Hovered over me as I looked over the check. They forgot to take off the original drink I ordered as well as the sour drink they took back. One corrected, the server still hovered over me until I presented the credit card for payment. They really wanted to get out out of there. I have to say that of all the times visiting the Horseshoe. This was egregious! Service was worst ever. Food was mediocre. Just not what we normally expect. When you're serving, it should be consistent. We felt like the scraps at the end of the night. No longer our first choice for a dinner out. Truly disappointing. Think twice before coming to this place. read more

Worst meal I've had at a restaurant ever and there was something slimy in my wine. Went with a big group and everyone had a similar experience. Took the same crew to 99 the following month. Food was better, service was phenomenal and our bill was $100 cheaper. read more

Food and service have been consistently great. Portions are good, an overall great place to dine.

Reheated ribs are not a bbq place. Lousy food for 3 people. Sticky tables. Nice waitresses.

Came in a while back for an impromptu after work event and while the food was excellent the bar staff was super attentive and ensured that we all got our drinks as fast as possible. Jackie was the MVP that night! read more

Food and service is excellent. Prices are very reasonable compared to other places. Definitely recommend.

Went in after golf. There were four of us. Service was excellent. Lots of meals to pick from. I had the shrimp tacos. They were excellent. Others had the chop salad, turkey club and a burger. All were very happy with their meals. The beer was cold and pricing was fair. read more

We went to the horseshoe last night under new management now and we're very impressed with the quality of food and service. Will definitely be back! read more

Don't come for the lobster rolls, don't have them. On menu on web site! Huge disappointment Service very slow read more

3.5 stars Why was I so weary of going out in North Reading before? Horseshoe Grille is perfectly nice. It's more of a family type restaurant and I didn't see an area for bar seating. I only got drinks though. The food seemed decent and while the decor is old fashioned, it's got a homely feel to it that's pretty warm. The corn bread is a nice touch and absolutely delicious. For first time visitors they even include a box of corn bread to go. If you do come here though I recommend just getting food because the drinks were unimpressive. Our server seemed impatient, maybe life kicked her ass that day, who knows? Their beer menu is apparently scribbled in cursive on a tiny piece of notepaper that I can't read. The scribbles were unorganized and it was hard to tell what kinds of beer they had. So I opted for a glass of wine. They had two types of pours for the wine, a smaller pour and a larger pour. I got a larger pour for $7 and the tiny glass was not even a third full. Probably came to about 7 sips total and the wine was nothing special. What is this? Dom Perignon at the Grand? read more

I went here recently with a large group of friends. We were seated in a small side room, I wouldn't call private as it was open, but had our own space. Some from the group were satisfied with their meals, some were not. For me, it was a negative. I had their BBQ Meatloaf, which was advertised as a favorite, consisting of grilled meatloaf slices with an award winning BBQ sauce served over garlic smashed potatoes and topped with onion strings. It was just okay at best. They were very light on the "award winning BBQ sauce" to the point it added zero to the dish. The grilled slices of meatloaf were a bit on the dry side. They desperately needed more sauce. I would have requested more on the side but our server was nowhere to be found. The "garlic" smashed potatoes lacked any garlicky flavor. They tasted like plain smashed potatoes needing butter. The onion strings helped a little. We all still had a good time. But meal wise for me, it was disappointing. read more

Went to Horseshoe on Mother's Day. Husband had surf n turf and it was cooked to perfection. I had the baked stuffed shrimp and it was perfect! The waitstaff was great also. Can't wait to go back ! read more

4 of us ate the Horseshoe Grill last Sunday night. I'm an honest restaurant reviewer this restaurant should be ashamed of themselves for serving dried out burnt meatloaf! We asked the waitstaff for gravy to help this version of meatloaf we were trying to eat. Answer was we don't have any gravy , I asked for even chicken gravy we got the same answer. My friends we complained about the quality of what was served, we ate 3 bites that's all and the server still charged full price!. The owner asked if we told his help they could care less . I ordered the French onion soup that was also prepared incorrectly flavorless dish water with floating cheese on top. Save your money eat elsewhere my friends we work way to hard to just give our $$ away read more

Yes the food was very good, however we really enjoy having dinner in the Bar Area. Jackie and Lisa are the reasons we return almost every Saturday nights. They are both very accommodating remembering the the type of drinks we like that would go along with what we are ordering for dinner. No matter how busy the bar is they make time to listen to all the patrons and what they are thinking of and helping make suggestions. read more

Got the bbq here and food was subpar. Not quite sure why the bbq is rated so high. Got the half rack of ribs with a side of Brussels sprouts. Too much cartilage in the ribs. You think it's a bone but nope just more cartilage you're now spitting out. Brussels sprouts were quite raw and had noooo seasoning on it. The bacon seemed like it was thrown on top without being cooked as well. Do not recommend getting this either. I liked the bbq sauce and my Fall sangria but that was pretty much it. The tables in the dining room are also very close together so you feel like you're sitting in other peoples space. Overall not a huge fan. read more

Ordered the fish tacos at lunch today. Not much fish in it , mostly lettuce on top . Price was $29., it needs more fish!

Lisa and Jackie on the bar are the best! We love spending our Saturday nights with them!

We went to Horseshoe Grille in North Reading this past Tuesday night for the first time after a work meeting near by. We are so happy we did, to say the least. We sat in the dining room since bingo was in the bar area with music and a DJ. How fun. Our server Jacklyn was amazing and so very sweet. She suggested a few apps since we told her we were not that hungry for dinner, and wow! They were DELICIOUS. We cannot wait to come back for dinner. 10/10 for the service alone and bonus points for delicious apps. Such a pleasant experience especially since we were not planning on going anywhere. Thank you Jacklyn and Horseshoe Grille for such a wonderful first experience that wasn't planned. We will definitely be back ASAP! read more

Came here on a beautiful day and really enjoyed sitting in their outdoor seating area, it is shaded but you get a bit of sun and lots of fresh air. It was pretty busy, but we got seated relatively quickly. The food took quite some time to be prepared, at least 25-30 mins, so this would not be a good place if you were in a rush. They are supposedly known for their BBQ, so we ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the beef brisket sandwich. Both meats were tender and flavorful, the buns were toasted and crisp on the edges, overall a really good sandwich. The spicy bbq sauce definitely has a kick to it, which I really liked. 4 stars for the food! Now to the service...Our server took care of us and got our beverage order once we set down, however, she did not come back to refill waters or check in on us until our food arrived. We couldn't help but notice that every other table was served corned bread while waiting, but our server did not bring any to us. We had to request for it after our food arrived. Our table also did not have salt and pepper shakers set out like the other tables. When serving our food, our server notified us that she entered one of the orders incorrectly and so my coworker had to wait for her food while the rest of us ate. Since we were on a tight lunch break, my coworker ended up having to take her lunch to go. To be fair to the server, she redeemed herself by offering a side salad so that my coworker could at least have something to eat while she waited. The manager also kindly comped the bill for that one coworker. That was really nice of them! While I was eating my sandwich, I noticed that there were quite a few scraps of food stuck between the crevices of the table.... So, 3 stars for service and cleanliness! The service slip up seemed like an anomaly, so I would still return for their food in the future. read more

Horseshoe Grille - Barbeque Near Me - North Reading, Massachusetts

This is definitely my go to restaurant. I've been coming here for years and years. The updated renovations a few years back really is a nice addition. The food is always great as well as the drinks. The wait staff has always been outstanding and very friendly. I like sitting at the bar and nine times out of 10 they can accommodate it. read more

Went for lunch today wife and her sister got turkey tip salad which was good. I ordered the meatloaf asked for the larger one not lunch size and they brought me lunch size. The meat was dry and i don't think it was even as thick as the credit card I paid for it with. Had a small amt of mashed with it and some asparagus. For 16 95 this was very underwhelming. Not rushing back for sure. Waitress was very nice at least. read more

My wife and I always liked to go here. We liked the live music and feeling of the place. Tonite we had a drink and apps, but our 2nd drink tasted weird, not sure why. We said something to the bartender, and she looked at me and said " no one else is complaining". Imagine? I was two sips into that drink, not like I was lookin for a free drink. It costs them nothing to make a loyal customer happy. I think we will go elsewhere from now on. read more

A fine watering hole that got greatly improved by the open patio. My roasted beets salad with shrimp was a good summer dish. And then - of course - there was this pilsener from Jack's Abbey. The Horseshoe Grill is a nice place for a casual meeting. Hey - it's not fine dining - but service was friendly and effective. read more

Bring back Pat Lee, food average at best, felt like college cafeteria fare.Why pay $18 for a burger when for $20 at Davios you get better meat , bun, condiments and passion about what they serve. Also arrogant manager Kim made for a bad experience. Sad that an institution in town has gone to this, not much of a crowd either for a Sunday night tells me a lot. Wont be back, won't recommend, and won't be sad when you fail, sorry. read more

I grew up around here, I used to ride my bike to Lil' peach around the corner..... and I have never been here until tonight. I have to admit that the remodel helped the appeal of making the first move(I don't live here anymore so lately I haven't had the chance). Horseshoe is delicious, the interior is comforting and you eat classic comfort food. We had calamari with hot cherry peppers on top for out appetizer. My dinner was panko crusted chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus, perfect. Around the table we had meatloaf, pasta and brisket, all perfect. If you ever visit North Reading, Ma please check this place out. My parents are regulars :) read more

Horseshoe Grille - Barbeque Near Me - North Reading, Massachusetts

On Monday, January 31, 2011, Horseshoe Grille hosted their annual Small Plates Wine Dinner. At $75 (tax and tip inclusive) per diner, the 6 courses consisted of: . Caramelized Apple Salad mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles and an apple cider vinaigrette with Estancia Riesling, Monterey County . Macadamia Nut Crusted Tuna w/ baby bok choy & drizzled w/ wasabi citrus soy with Gary Farrell Pinot Noir, Russian River . Lobster Mac and Cheese Sherry cream sauce and Fontina cheese with Ramey Chardonnay, Russian River . Beef Wellington with blue cheese smashed potatoes with Sterling Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley . Braised Lamb Cannelloni with a Malbec demi glace with Ruta 22 Malbec, Patagonia, Argentina . Apple Tart with cinnamon gelato with Sandeman Tawny Port We began with a complimentary drink in the bar area while waiting for the event to begin. We tasted Heather's Bourbon Snowball $10 (maker's mark, hazelnut, white crème de cacao, cream) and the Nuts and Cream $9 (frangelico, amaretto, cream). With six courses of wine ahead of us, we found the Snowball quite strong, and the Nuts tasty, but we wisely restrained ourselves. The tasty rosemary olive oil bread dip and the refreshing and fruity salad were a great start to our meal. Amy provided excellent service, happily answering any questions I posed to her. Thus I found out that the rolls were for special occasions, while traditionally the bread course consists of their cornbread and honey butter, of which Amy readily offered to provide us with a sampling. Their cornbread was good, but the addition of the butter made it something truly special. My favorite courses were the cool, sweet salad, the hot creamy al dente mac & cheese with the meaty bites of lobster claw, and the tender and tasty beef Wellington despite its soggy pastry foundation. The mashed potatoes that arrived alongside the beef were also served at room temperature, which resulted in lumpier blue cheese - their mashed potatoes are really good when served hot. The tuna, seared on the outside and sliced, was fresh and good, but, as my dc commented, since she often eats tuna in the form of sashimi, it wasn't anything special. As for the lamb, it had the unfortunate status of being last of the series of savory courses, and was thus faced judgment by a full stomach. I enjoyed the tender cubes of veggies and the fallen apart strings of lamb, but found the pasta skin to be a touch too thick. Dessert was a cute tart served with a scoop of sweet cinnamon if-you-didn't-tell-me-it-was-gelato-I-would-have-guessed-it-was-ice-cream. The apple was thinly sliced and fanned out on top of an almond filling. It was tasty, but in my opinion, would have been improved with thicker slices of the fruit. My favored sips included the one that accompanied the salad - but only with the salad. Talk about proof that the taste of wine is affected by the flavor of the food it is paired with! The other was the eminently sippable port - it was like a second dessert! With the courses broken up with introductions of each wine by a representative from United Liquors, the meal lasted an enjoyable 2 1/2 hours. I had the pleasure of attending the Small Plates Wine Dinner as a guest of Pat Lee, owner of the Horseshoe Grille, but my dc and I agreed that, at $75, this was a really good deal. read more

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Cocktail not great, food just okay, steak tips fatty, and gristly.Waitress very nice and polite. No reason to go back... too many other better restaurants read more