Came here with my family for a little pick me up after shopping on a gorgeous day…read more We had the biscuits, the fried chicken slider, the tuna tartare, Mac and cheese, oysters, and cocktail shrimp. Highlights. My favorite is probably the tartare, the flavor was perfectly balanced, the cracker was unfortunately stale, and the tuna itself could have been a little fresher. My kids had the Mac and cheese which they said was ok, and enjoyed the sliders. The oysters were good, but the shrimp did not taste fresh and were very bland like it's been soaked in water. The biscuits were tasty but I wish it was a little hotter so it would be more fluffy. I had a spicy tequila drink I forgot what it was called but the bartender did a really good job on it. The server really lacked personality and I wish was a little more attentive to provide us a good experience. I have this place 4 stars because the place is very cute and is a really good fit for the location, as a local, this can easily become a regular spot for myself and friends and it really has the potential to be this! I think it just needs good ambiance and energy and more attentive from the food quality going out? I hope to see good things happen to this place so I plan to come back and try again but maybe drinks with friends next time!

Our service was absolutely horrible. Waited for a coffee and then got it and then waited another 15…read moreminutes for a creamer. Then as our food came out, it was slow to arrive at the table, so nothing was served together. The biscuits and gravy were dry with not a lot of gravy so we ordered extra gravy and that didn't come to the table until the end of our meal. The gravy was crap. Everything needed salt. On top of the food that showed up being gross, the French toast never showed up until after everyone was finished. They took off half of our meal, but I would not recommend.

The Abbey is good food and good craic. The best Irish Pub experience in Brookline with a…read morecombination of great service and food in a classic pub with comfortable seating. The food is gastro pub quality. I can't wait to return after several visits. Guiness is fresh.

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.

Food was incredible- the flavors! The fries fried in duck fat were so crispy and delicious. I loved…read morethe bun and chicken fried rice was original and so flavorful. Atmosphere was romantic with creative lighting. Wait staff was attentive. Loved it and would go again.

My experience at Brighton Bodega delighted, impressed, and inspired…read more The restaurant (yes, restaurant, it's not actually a bodega) has an unassuming exterior, but once you're in, you realize it's much bigger on the inside. It has a cozy and warm feel. While the initial presentation is a bit scripted and stilted - it's fusion tapas, not rocket science - the staff here is great. Our server knew the menu well, and the host seated us quickly. The food blew me away, though. The Brussels sprouts were savory with a paneer-like cheese accompanying them, and the Mediterranean dips were unique and flavorful with crispy homemade bread to boot, but my favorite dish was the cauliflower au gratin. The cheese sauce was just salty enough, and the cauliflower maintained a great texture. I can't wait to bring my friends here.

I ordered takeout, so I can't speak for the ambience of the restaurant…read more However, my order was complicated because of food allergies and the person who talked to me over the phone was super helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Gnocchi was good, meatballs were good, eggplant parm and Caesar salad were excellent. It was the best eggplant I've ordered from anywhere. I will definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu.

Been a regular here, about once a month since late 2025. This is a quite small restaurant, but very…read morelovely, and romantic atmosphere. The servers are very nice, friendly and polite. So glad we tried this place for the very first time and added on our list of favorites. Oh. Minor point but noteworthy, their payment system gives you this convenient option of paying by handing your credit card as well as scanning the QR code on the receipt to pay online. Just saying, don't think we usually see this elsewhere in the Boston areas. (Can't find the pictures for the time being but will be sure to post them soon!)

This location was a lot of fun. We went here on a lazy Sunday. For a World Cup day, it was…read moresurprisingly quiet. The hostess said night time gets busier, but you can make reservations. The food was good for a beer hall and is was nice to have something to nosh on. I recommend the queso - not as good as you get in Texas, but pretty close. I would not get the poutine again - do my search for good poutine in MA continues. The beer is what you are there for other than vibe. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, so definitely ask for advice if you are not sure what to get. I can see this being in my rotation.

Great place especially if you're a brew aficionado. (I am not.) Went with some long-time friends…read morefor dinner. They are beer fans and they spent quite a while discussing the many thousands of options. The food was pretty good. Not overly-large-typically-American portions. I got the mac and cheese just cuz I like mac and cheese. Our apps were good too. The waitstaff is great. Very knowledgeable and polite. It's pretty loud there even though it's sort of an indoor/outdoor place. We sat inside but it was so nice out that they opened their bay (think garage) doors so the breeze could waft through. It ended up being a bit cold but was fine. This is a great dinner or happy hour restaurant. Highly recommend!!!

Delicious, fragrant dishes and very kind and conscientious service. Seated us even though we…read morearrived on the late side!

Spinach paneer momos, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan all decent. So many good Indian spots…read morearound the area to choose from.

Had another opportunity to grab an early weekday dinner at Rail Stop, and this place delivered…read moreagain. Almost two years later, and the place still is impeccably clean, and those green leather booths are inviting. Service was great and got us in and out rather quickly...though we never felt rushed at all. I would have been happy to order the steak tips or burger again, but the tips have been replaced by steak frites on the menu. The steak was perfectly cooked to my preference (medium rare), the fries were crispy, and the peppery arugula salad complemented everything.

Here for NB Nationals and the experience here has been wonderful. The dirty martini is the second…read morebest I've ever had and the lobster roll was to die for. From the reception to the service it was a perfect sport to stop after a meet or for a date :)

We had our first experience at Stella's restaurant in Newton tonite!!! Wow!!! Fantastic food and…read morewine menu!! We highly recommend this restaurant!!!!! We will become regular customers!!!

Nice little quaint restaurant. The service was good and the food tasted good. Our waitress was…read moreStella the owner. She was funny and helpful. Prices were a little high but I will go back next time I am in the area.