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    Magnolia

    3.9 (58 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chicken and Vegetables.
    Michael M.

    What Dawn B said. I should move on to Yelping that McDonald's in Acton that's been closed for years, but I've more to say about Magnolias. A hidden gem. Not in the classical sense of a 5-star Michelin restaurant. The food is hot and flavorful, and inexpensive. Two luncheon specials, with soup, for twenty-five bucks. Mixed drinks are in the 8.50 range. If I were still an alcoholic, I'd belly up to that bar every night. Seriously, and maybe I'm overinformed by meals at the China Ruby, Magnolia is worth every penny and much more.

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    Dawn B.

    Two years after opening, and Magnolia is as great as it ever was! If you haven't tried Magnolia, you are missing out.

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    William E.

    I miss the Ruby, but Magnolia really does a great job with their offerings. The egg rolls were a little cabbagey but everything else was an absolute hit.

    Crispy five flavor shrimp

    Added seafood pan fried noodle. Very good veggies and seafood over lo mein. Nice size servings for the orice.

    Peiking raviolis
    Andrew W.

    So last year, our beloved China Ruby in Maynard closed. Mid summer, Magnolia took its place. Food was delish. We had their version of a pupu platter, fried peiking ravioli, happy family and house lo mein. 5 stars for everything, except 4.5 stars for selection. Why doesn't everyone have pork strips on the menu.???

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    Really good, wholesome and tasty food, quick and excellent service and lovely human beings

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    2 years ago

    Bad food, poor service and check out the filthy rug leading into the dining room. It's a Keno parlor.

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    Can they make dishes gluten free, using gluten free soy sauce? Chang An used to do this, and it made it possible for my wheat allergic husband to enjoy Chinese food.

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    Twin Seafood - Heaping mound of fresh lobster

    Twin Seafood

    3.8(100 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    I live around the corner and have come here a number of times. When I first moved here I thought…read morethis place was an underrated gem, but now that I have had it 7-8 times it's just ok. The seafood is fresh and the portions are a good size, but every time I go in there it seems to be run by a group of high schoolers... Over the phone orders have been incorrect, the tables are almost always dirty, and I watched the kid at the register bring a piece of fish back to the cook without so much as a glove on his hand... The prices are not cheap either, two seafood dinners (a piece of fish with one side) will run you $50 easy. I get the sense the owner of this location doesn't stop by often to check on how their staff is doing. When I visited recently a half an hour before closing time, the staff seemed irritated that they had to take another order and fire up the grill again...mind you I walked in at 6:30 not 6:50 when they close at 7. My flounder sandwich was large and fresh, but tasted like nothing as if no salt or seasoning was used in the fry batter. My wife said the same about her grilled halibut, fresh but lacking in flavor. All in all it works if you are in a pinch and want some fresh fish, but I would not go out of my way to eat here.

    I oreder the seafood platter and a tuna sandwich. The seafood platter was full of food! The food…read morewas cooked good and not greasy. They made sure to check if we needed tartar sauce and ketchup. The tuna sandwich was stuffed with tuna ona nice tasting roll. I am usually worried about ordering tuna sandwiches because I do not like the fishy taste. This must have been quality Tuna since it was excellent! I got it all as takeout and they stated 15 minutes. The food was ready when i got there! I will be going back!

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    Nan's Kitchen  - DIY Falafel Bowl...pita not included.

    Nan's Kitchen

    4.5(192 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I had only ordered from here for lunch before, and recently had the pleasure of stopping by in…read moreperson. We got there at around 7:30pm and ordered our food, then realized they close at 8! The people working there were really nice and let us eat there until 8. It is cute inside, with limited seating. They also have picnic tables outside. They sell wine, pasta, sauces, coffee beans, ice cream, etc. some from local companies/vendors. It's a fun place to browse. Their chicken sandwiches are good, but I always get a bowl with either chicken thighs or steak. They have excellent sauces and the food here is really good, albeit a bit on the saltier side. The clam chowder is nice and hearty. I also really like their drinks, including the strawberry rhubarb one and the lemonade.

    I was in town visiting my brother and needed a spot for takeout. He'd taken me to Nan's once before…read morea couple years ago and it was great. This time too. Their fried chicken sandwiches can all be made with plant-based chicken, which suits my current situation. I had the Street Corn Chicken Torta (G, D) with the plant-based chicken and it was fantastic. My potato salad side was excellent too. They had a lot of orders up with folks coming in constantly. Such a cute building also. Great place, and the staff were super nice as well.

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    Veggie side options of the day

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    Chicken shawarma, mashed potato & curried vegetable soup!

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    Atlantic Sea Grill - Lobster sandwich

    Atlantic Sea Grill

    3.8(176 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$

    Great seafood place!…read more Dined here with a big party and we were comfortably accomidated on a Friday night. This restaurant is very nice and spacious and offers a variety of seafood entree's for everyone. This time I ordered the lobster sandwich and it came with a choice of any side soup. I got the yummy clam chowder and it was very creamy and hot. There was a generous amount of lobster in my sandwich and I was happy about that. It tasted fresh and I really liked the seasoning. For appetizers we ordered their calamari and crab cakes which were also very good. The calamari was nice and crunchy and the The crab cakes were very flavorful. The fish entree's looked great and I was lucky enough to get a bite of each. Next time I want to get the flat fried fish! Yum! The service was great and everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waitress was very nice and knew how to take care of a large group.

    For anyone who happens to be from the Boston area, this place reminds me SO much of the ORIGINAL…read moreLegal Seafood.(Down by the FAKIN Waaf) translated: near the harbor heading to north shore! Anyway! This place in Acton, was just gr8! Our lovely server could not have been more wonderful There is also a fresh fish market if u want to cook at home. My mom had been talking about mussels all day, so I immediately ordered them "for the table" --- for her it was Mother's Day!! THE PEAE MARTINI!!! Yum!!! (That was MY appetizer but, YES! mussels sooooo good PLEASE go to this place! It's a family business! The woman who owns it with her husband and son is fabulous!! I wish I lived nearby I would go there for lunch today!!

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    The Farmer's Daughter - Eggs Benedict; I added mushroom and sautéed kale

    The Farmer's Daughter

    4.1(335 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    Healthy, fresh, filling, and they make a killer margarita! What else can you ask for…read more They do what they do exceptionally well. They only serve breakfast and lunch, and they close early (2 pm weekdays). The staff, from the hostess to the servers, were all very friendly. Nice to see smiles again in a restaurant! I loved the maple margarita. Perfect balance of sweet and salty. The food came out hot and nicely plated. Do not miss the smashed potatoes, the veggie hash, and the freshly squeezed juices. All are delicious. My omelette was jam packed with all kinds of veggies. The only negative is that it is very loud inside and can be hard to hear your own conversation. If I lived close by, I would be a regular.

    The Breakfast Daughter has become a tradition for my family whenever we have something special to…read morecelebrate. I've been here for both of my sisters' graduation brunches, and we always leave happy. It's become one of our favorite spots for a celebratory brunch. For drinks, I tried their new Vanilla Bean Matcha Latte with oat milk. It was a bit thicker than I expected--possibly because of the oat milk. I can definitely see some people loving that texture, but for me it was just okay. That said, it was still a good drink, and the hint of vanilla came through nicely without overpowering the matcha. For food, we ordered a variety of dishes for the table. 1. The chicken and waffles had so much flavor, and the poached eggs were cooked perfectly--not too runny, but still soft, gooey, and delicious. The chicken was a little soggy, but it made up for it by being incredibly tender. 2. The blueberry pancake was fantastic. Their pancake portions are huge, so this time we only ordered one to share. It was delicious, though definitely on the heavier side. 3. The house burger was easily the standout dish of the meal and might be my favorite item on the menu. It's simple and classic, but packed with flavor. 4. The chicken burger, on the other hand, was disappointing. The chicken was quite dry, and I probably wouldn't order it again. I think something like pickled onions or another acidic topping could help bring some balance and moisture to the sandwich. 5. We also tried the omelet, which was very good, especially with the goat cheese. What really made the experience special was that the staff noticed we were celebrating a graduation and surprised us with complimentary donuts. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a lovely way to end the meal.

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    Omelet du jour w/ quinoa

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    Makiin - Tod Mun Goong

    Makiin

    4.3(24 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Very tasty. Generous portions…read more First time trying this restaurant. We got take out. Tried the chicken karage (huge portions), shrimp tempura (5), Tod mun goong app (very tasty chicken and shrimp nugget) my favorite. Pad See Ew came with generous portion of grill pork - tasty. Ba Mee Nam is a wonton soup ramen noodle (wonton has shrimp and chicken). Choice of grilled pork or chicken, generous portion of meat. Packed nicely for takeout. Broth was very nice. It is so nice Chinese broccoli was in several of our dishes, perfectly cooked and crunchy. What a treat. Khao Kha Moon - save for another meal, rice dish with braised pork and veggies and egg. Restaurant interior is very simple but cozy. Will definitely order again.

    My family and I came for dinner on a Friday night and had an overall positive experience. The…read morerestaurant was pretty empty when we arrived around 6, though it had filled up a bit by the time we left. Ambiance was comfortable and welcoming, other than the fact that it was a bit cold. We ordered the veggie potstickers as an app, which were very flavorful and tasty. For my main, I ordered the Khao Gai Yang, a dish with chicken, rice, veggies, and a sauce on the side. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned. My only complaint is that the sauce was quite fishy, which isn't to my personal taste. I would come back but try something else next time.

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    Addition of TVs is nice

    Makiin - Soft shell crab buns

    Soft shell crab buns

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    Magnolia - chinese - Updated August 2026

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