Went here the other night with 6 friends. We were excited to try the newly revamped space…read more We were nervous about getting a table, but then the place was empty, with a couple of people at the bar and 1 other table. What we got: - Gnocco fritto - Bruschetta - Arancini - Orecchiette - Bolognese - Sausage and lentils - Chicken parm - Skillet chicken - Radicchio salad We had high hopes, but besides the apps, everything was disappointing. How can you call yourself an Italian restaurant but not cook pasta correctly? The pasta for the Orecchiette, Chicken Parm, and Bolognese were all VERY overcooked. The pasta for the Bolognese was basically mush. We actually sent that dish back and came back just as overcooked. They need to figure out how to cook pasta. Service was also bad. Our apps and mains came out at different times. Water glasses went unfilled, and I had to go find salt and pepper on my own. Also, there were two employees, maybe a manager and kitchen staff, who were sitting at a table next to us doing event planning while talking on the phone on speakerphone. It really ruined the vibe. Slim chance we will go back. Very disappointing.

Overall, we had a really good time here. The weight staff is really nice and attentive. The space…read moreitself is very beautiful. One thing I wish was that the menu was a little bit bigger. There weren't many options for someone with dietary restrictions like me. The cocktails were not my favorite, but if you're into something a little more bitter, you should be fine. The Arancini was amazing! Not sure that I tasted squash, it almost tasted like a mac & cheese. Nonetheless, it was very good. The shrimp risotto was nice. The rice was very thick, but I would have it again. The chicken Parm was also very cute. Not too much sauce, which was perfect. I'd be interested to go back as the menu changes.

Stopped in late evening after a full day of touring Beantown. Really like the decor…read more Really just came in for a cocktail. Margs are refreshing after a hot day. Salsa & Guacamole was passable but definitely not spicy. Hubby enjoyed his chicken birria tacos. Nice guys working the bar. A little pricy but not outrageous.

Nice place. Not sure if it's a sports bar or casual dining or…read more.. Right outside the subway station. Stepped in for a cocktail. Decent margs. Decent prices. Guacamole and salsa are a little bland (but I'm from TX...). Tacos were better than anticipated. All the dudes working the bar and the kitchen were cool. Had a good time. I'd come back. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd probably be a regular.

Nice pub with a good selection of beer on tap and a full bar. Really enjoyed the fresh variety on…read morethe seafood platter. Shrimp, clams, oysters, scallops, & fish were all delicious! Friendly service. Priced appropriately. Patio is comfortable (and quieter). TVs inside with the Red Sox game. Liked it enough we ate here twice on our week long trip!

First visit....Father's Day 2025....we went as a family to celebrate! Right on Dot Ave. The traffic…read moreon 93 and then Columbia Rd and Dot Ave was very tough but we made it. Parked around the back on a side street. Upon entry, I was surprised at how big the restaurant was. The music was jumping and they have a bunch of tv's with all sorts of sports playing (US Open). We were quickly seated and ordered some drinks. Our waitress was solid. She knew the menu and was on top of things from the start! We started with some drinks and mozzarella sticks (see pic). They were top notch delicious! The only issue was the number of sticks...only 4 but they were good! We then ordered our main dish. Again, the service was great and the wide amount of choices on the menu was fantastic. I had a BBQ chicken dinner with fries. We ordered two fish tacos and a chipotle turkey sandwich with some sides! BBQ Chicken- great taste and perfectly cooked Turkey Sandwich- just the right amount of sauce and fresh! Fish tacos- big and tasty! While we waited, we all realized how loud the music was. It was not terrible but it was louder than we were use to. Especially for a Sunday afternoon. Probably Sirius XM as the category was all the same and no stoppage! Our food came and we were all thrilled. I took some pictures of each plate before we ate and I am glad that I did because the food went quickly off the plates! Good stop....happy I visited! Vibe- casual Price- fair Parking- side streets and Dot Ave Staff- very nice

Dive bar. If I lived here l, I'd come here. As a tourist it's chan eil math - Townies only…read more.. Cheap beer. I didn't see any Guinness...Nice bartender. Cash only. Not sure if they actually serve food.

Locals only. Tourists are not welcome. It's worse than a dive bar and they don't even serve…read moreGuinness...

I'm not in this neighborhood often at all. McGonagle's is located in the Port Norfolk area on…read moreNeponset Avenue in Dorchester. This is a great spot to have a drink and a bite to eat. Super relaxed atmosphere and tv's, so it would be a great place to watch a game. Friendly bartender and the fish and chips was good. They also have pizzas that looked great. My friend had a pesto with burrata and she said it was awesome. They also have gluten-free pizza, whihc is good to know. Our table neighbor had the pork chop, which also looked great. They have a small parking lot, which would fill up quickly. We went on a very "off" time, so we were able to park in that lot. Otherwise, you'd need to find street parking.

If this was a pub as opposed to a restaurant be a good place for a drink and watch a game…read more Let me explain. Went there with my family for dinner. We were seated right away at a table in the middle of the floor. Told that was best that could be done. Like eating in an aisle. After a few minutes we were asked if we wanted still water or not. Still, we said. Then if we wanted drinks, told her water would be fine. Service started to decline from there. Also no condiments come to the table, but water. We ordered bread and butter and a spice bag, but vegetarian. No bread today ran out. And no plans to bake anymore. We wait close to 25 minutes for our appetizers. Spice bag arrives and I had read rave reviews about this. Open it and its filled with chicken and french fries. Server grabbed it and told us, kitchen error. They would make another, be there in a minute or two. I asked would this show up with our entrees. No, be spaced apart. We waited over 15 minutes, it arrived. Was supposed to have cauliflower, peppers, onions and french fries. There was three pieces of cauliflower and no peppers or onions. What was there was tasty and well spiced. And as soon as we opened the bag and started eating, entrees show up. Fish and chips portions are huge and very nicely fried. Excellent crisp and fantastic steak fries. The Pizza #1, excellent tomatoed base and the crust had a good chew to it. I ordered the Beyond meat lasagna. Huge portion with a green salad and cole slaw. Cole slaw was creamy and very nice. Green salad was fresh but drenched in dressing. My fault should have asked for it on the side. The lasagna was disappointing. No seasoning, no garlic or onions or oregano. It was, I think a British version of lasagna. Ate about half could not eat more. No desserts, but drinks, tea and hot chocolate. Or I did not see it. Server apologized for the timing of the meals, the error with the Spice Bag and the lack of bread. She was sweet. Lots of sports being broadcasted, and a huge long bar. I would come for beer and soccer or football. If I wanted Irish bar food I'd be better going to the Burren. And parking is a challenge. They have a very small lot, we got lucky and found a spot. Hard pass on McGonagle's.

The beautiful lady behind the bar imaaaaan was quick with the service and also served with a…read morebeautiful smile. Great service would come again especially for her!

One of the most chill & unpretentious watering holes I've been to in the area (alongside JJ's down…read morethe street). This is a no-frills bar, not the place for fancy cocktails or upscale drinks -- and that's exactly what makes it great. Huge space too

What a cool and high energy Bar to truly enjoy yourselves and have a great time!…read moreAll is welcome and people meet and mingle and drink and dance and enjoy the shows and high energy music! A place of meeting old and new friends and easy to find! The service is getting high marks and the clientele is like going in a candy store.... Lots of eye candy to choose! Go and find a new friend!

The vibes at Blend are immaculate! It was my first time going to Blend for a Rupaul Dragrace watch…read moreparty on a Friday at 8PM. It certainly won't be the last because I definitely will come back for a drag brunch, drag show, and or dance party! The servers were very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was lively decorated. There were many tv screens and a large projector on the main wall for everyone to watch. Not a bad seat in the house! Many tables and booths were filled with couples and parties. It's highly recommended to book a reservation for a spot. And there were plenty of street parking available. And did I mention that the food was delicious?? Don't sleep on the beef empanadas! The spicy sauce and guava sauce perfectly complemented the fried bites. The legendary steak tips were perfectly cooked and so tender. It was paired with a Mac salad and French fries. The half chicken was also surprisingly filling and satisfying. Both dark meat and white meat are served with green beans and mashed potatoes. The whole meal left no crumbs. Come to Blend for a good time and leave with a belly so full!

Surprisingly one of the best meals I've had in a while. The patio setup is quaint and the walls are…read morehigh enough to separate you from the road. Monday night had live music and whoever was singing was awesome- didn't want him to stop! Our server was super friendly and came by to check on us often, with perfect timing. The food was incredible and hit a craving I didn't know I had. The Jameson burger was massive, patty about an inch thick. The blackened chicken sandwich was on fresh ciabatta, and the chicken was perfectly juicy... I could have eaten two it was so good. The fries are very thick and not overly fried yet still crispy, also some of the best I've had in a while. I will absolutely be returning.

Nice Irish pub. Good vibes. I haven't had the food there, but the drinks are great and not totally…read moreunreasonably priced

Saw photos of their smash burgers and knew that I had to stop by and give it a try…read more Here are the items we tried (as of 2/2026) - Chopped Caesar - $13 - Nicely dressed with some bacon bits on it. Overall nothing special. - Basket O' Fries - $8 (for the classic style) - Flavor wise, this was something we weren't expecting. We had assumed that it would be plain fries, but for some reason it tasted as though it was dusted with a Cajun seasoning. While the fries themselves were nice and crispy, we were not fans of the seasoning (there's no mention of it in the description). Be warned if you're expecting plain fries. Not sure if it was supposed to come like this or not. - "Hell Yeah" Burger - $22 - This was what I came here for and once again (there's a theme here), it wasn't quite what I was expecting. The burger itself was pretty good as it was two 4 oz patties smashed and went well with the other ingredients. The thing that was unexpected was the patties being marinated in a whisky marinade. If you love the flavor of whisky, then this will definitely be for you as I did taste a hint of it in the burger. Unfortunately for me, I enjoy the flavor of beef in a good burger and the marinade masked a lot of it. I do wish there was an option to get patties that aren't marinated. - Nashville Hot Chicken - $16 - A pretty good fried chicken sandwich. To me it was a little heavy on the Cajun seasoning but I really enjoyed the juiciness of the chicken. I'd get this again. Another thing to note is when we were there you order at the bar as there was no strict table service. The food itself was well prepared and the prices are definitely reasonable. The flavors however, didn't quite hit for me, but it may for you!

Place is a gem. The wings are fantastic. The vibes are fantastic. Service was so good. They have…read morepickle juice chasers, their massive pretzel is so good. Great for a quick bite on football Sundays. Cannot wait for Fall! They also know how to throw a ST. Paddy's party!

Location, location, location. It's a jay-walk from Andrew Square T. Cash only. Cheap beer and…read moreliquor. And they have the game on several TVs. Ten minutes before the Pats game, my cable went out. I grabbed a twenty and my phone and ended up at this place. The drinks are cheap enough that I had enough for one drink per quarter (Rolling Rock in a bottle for $3, plus a buck for tip), should it come to that. But by the second quarter, my new best friends -- aka The Regulars -- were buying me drinks. This is a local dive bar, a Pats bar, where everybody knows your face, if not your name. No food, but you can order in. Or walk next door to the 7-11 for kettle corn or Reese's cups. Leave your beer and coat at the bar. They'll be there when you get back. There's a jukebox, but fortheloveofgod don't feed it during the game. Cash only, but there's an ATM. This isn't a hipster dive. The bathrooms are clean and kept. In the winter, there's a space heater. If you're quiet and homeless, the bartender will serve you water and folks will make room for you at the bar. And maybe someone will buy you a drink. It's that kind of place. All policing is done by the customers. P.S. Everybody loves Edleman.

No frills dive bar. Cash only. Good place to catch the game, there's hardly ever a line and they…read morehave multiple TVs. It's a real place