Wicked Awesome place. This place will outlast AI because of the true human experience in an old…read moreschool establishment. Was my first time there it's worth it.

Walked in with my senior service dog and was told flatly "no dogs" -- no vest? Then apparently no…read moredog. For the record: under the ADA (and Massachusetts law, which follows it), a business can ask exactly two questions -- is this a service animal required due to a disability, and what task is it trained to perform. That's it. No vest, no ID card, no paperwork required, full stop. I said as much, was met with attitude, stepped out to keep the peace, came back in with documentation anyway (which I didn't legally owe him), and got a passive-aggressive "well you could've shown me that at the beginning" -- followed by a genuinely bizarre stare-down over the counter. Charming. Then, while waiting on my order, I made the mistake of taking a video of the (admittedly cute) interior -- 100-year-old diner car, hard not to want a keepsake -- and got yelled at for filming, with a pointed accusation that my brother outside was "also filming," said like it was a crime. Meanwhile this place has an active social media presence built on customers doing exactly that. You can't crowdsource your Instagram content and then treat a phone camera like a weapon. Oh, and the hot dog itself: $5 for a boiled dog on white bread, no toasting, no char, nothing. A sad little snack to cap off a genuinely unpleasant interaction. The building has real history. The guy behind the counter does not deserve it.

The Chat is a go to local place that the locals need to stop chatting about because they have the…read morebest burgers and it's always crowded. So good. Dive bar family feel in the best possible way!

Some restaurants impress you the first time you walk through the door. The Dudley Chateau isn't one…read moreof them. Known locally as "The Chat," it's tucked away in a neighborhood overlooking Dudley Pond, in what began life as a private fishing lodge nearly a century ago before becoming a speakeasy and eventually the local institution it is today. It definitely shows its age--and I mean that affectionately. (The Dudley Chateau) The building is well worn, it gets packed, it can be loud, and yes, the restrooms have seen better days. None of that has stopped us from coming back several times a year. Why? Because the food is consistently excellent, and so is the service. The menu goes well beyond what you'd expect from a neighborhood pub, and we've yet to leave disappointed. The staff somehow manages to stay friendly, attentive, and efficient even when the place is buzzing. The Dudley Chateau isn't trying to be trendy or upscale, and that's part of its charm. It's comfortable in its own skin, and so are the people who keep coming back. If you're looking for spotless, quiet, and polished, this probably isn't your place. But if you're looking for great food, friendly service, and a genuine local institution with plenty of character, it's absolutely worth the visit.

For me, the Buckley is the "Cheers" of Framingham, a real neighborhood treasure. Each time we go…read moreand sit at the bar we always run into people we know, and leave with more new friends! The drinks are great (try the lemon drop martini!) and as a gluten free person I have more good/healthy food choices than at most bars. And I love that the atmosphere feels like community.

Look, the food was good. They have happy hour apps, which is nice. I sat at the bar, with 5 other…read morepeople. Thats it, 6 customers TOTAL. The lack of attention from the bartender was ridiculous. There were several of us who sat here waiting for a drink for a bit before one of the two bartenders came over. Food good, service meh.

Me and my girlfriend went here, food was unmatched. The mussels were incredibly fresh. I got the…read morepork and she got the scallops. We will will definitely be returning here. 10/10 service and the food is farm-to-table.

This place always delights! Pretty large dining area with plenty of dining seating. They also have…read morea few bar seats, as well as kitchen view seats. SERVICE: Very kind folks here. They greeted us nicely and got us seated and hydrated quickly. Our server was very attentive and friendly! FOOD: Menu was a little more limited than I remember, but we all tried something different and everything was fabulous!! I had the fish tacos and they were able to make them grilled instead of fried (yum - and they were HUGE!!). Drinks were great too. If you are in Natick, this cute place is a must try!!

Came into the Tavern for dinner last Sunday night. Becca was our server, and she was wonderful -…read moreattentive, personable and on top of things. Started with Crab Rangoon, and holy cow! Crispy as you'd expect, but filled with crab and not just a bunch of cream cheese filling. Perfect start to the meal. I had the swordfish for my main. It was spiced wonderfully and cooked well. The cous cous side was nice and bright (cold), and the tomatoes mixed in provided a nice acidic bump along with the dressing. We've been a few times now, have always enjoyed our food and will keep coming back!

We had a wonderful experience at Fireside Tavern this past Saturday. We sat out on the patio and…read morestarted with the potato skins (with bacon and cheese), which are always great. One of us tried the braised beef and wild mushroom ravioli--it was a new dish for us and absolutely excellent. I ordered the seafood paella, which was just okay, but the rest of the meal more than made up for it. For drinks, we ordered glasses of Prosecco, Merlot, and Cabernet. All three were very good, and we would definitely get them again. What made our dinner even more special was our server, Kendra. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided excellent service that made our night. We can't wait to come back!

4/14/21 I went to Smashburger for the first time today - I…read morehad seen it there recently and was happy to give it a try today while my car tires were getting fixed at the tire store in its complex. All the patrons in the place were happy and the crew was meeting customers with smiles and efficiency. As I waited in line I could see that a young teen in front of me who was ordering his lunch was coming up a bit short with the money needed to pay for the food he planned to get. He had a ziplock full of change that he had brought to buy his lunch. Before I could step in to offer to cover the difference he needed the man up front who I assumed was the manager calmly and without pause or judgement said that it was ok and that he would take care of things for the boy and that things were all set. The young woman at the register also was helpful and kind to the teen. I thought their demeanor and kindness was great and it made my day. As I left I stopped to speak to him to praise them for being such good people and for the great customer service. I went to hand him a big tip for the two of them since I was so warmed by their humanity and helpfulness but I was met with a very humble no, no, no and I saw that he was very pleased though that I spoke up to give them praise. So off I went to eat my lunch the fries were...Great... the fish sandwich was ... Great.. I'll be back there to have more meals in the future, burgers etc and will bring the wife and kids- Thanks team for brightening my day.

Mattew was absolutely rude and aggressive. Kept shaking his head. Clearly unhappy with his job…read more Would walk out if I saw him working here again. The fries were greasy.

Great service and delicious fresh food- the appetizers are insane (forgot to take photos).read more

I have been dining at Burtons for several years. Most…read morerecently I get takeout for my family including our dog. We go to Burtons year round. We usually get takeout. The beef is very good. The chicken is very good. The quality of the food is superior to fast food. People with dogs who get take out should check it out.

This was a real treat! I went here for the first time and got a great meal, was treated very well,…read moreand had a lot of parking!!! It seems like a family owned and ran business but it might just be a neighborhood spot. Food was good, prices are very fair, and the sizes of the ice creams were crazy huge. Service was attentive and super friendly. Let's talk about extra value, they sponsor an afternoon car show every Saturday which was amazing. They had beautiful muscle cars!

Oooo Murphys fry game is on pointe!…read more - Golden crispy not-greasy perfectly crunchy breaded chicken sandwich is amazing! I had to go back and get another one right away! - Crinkle cut fries, yes please! - onion rings delish! - half and half avail, love that! - roast beef is so good, Husby says it tastes exactly like Kelly's sauce - fresh hand-made burgers (never frozen!) - fresh Capt Marden seafood, fried to perfection! Lots of options to customize meals and it travels amazingly well (not soggy!) This place has definitely made it into the rotation!

I'll just keep adding to my review of this place because it's one of my favorites. We went earlier…read morethis week and I ordered the Freezer Door Martini. I am usually a vodka martini girl but this gin martini is just SO good. They got new martini glasses since the last time I ordered this drink and I'm obsessed with the new presentation. My martini arrived in a tall narrow martini glass and the "extra" was served in a chilled mini carafe. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHEN RESTAURANTS DO THIS. It makes the drink feel a little bit fancier and helps keep the drink fresh. It also makes you feel as though you are getting two drinks for the price of one . We sat at the bar per usual and shared the half nachos (+ candied jalapeños and chicken). We love the way their nachos are served and honestly the portions are huge and very generous. We couldn't even finish the half nachos between the two of us! The nachos are always LOADED and have such unique flavors. My favorite cocktails at Bourbon's are: Saturn (not currently on the menu but they are typically still able to make it), Clear Intentions (clarified Mai Thai with the most incredible flavor profile) and Freezer Door Martini. 10/10 recommend all 3 of these but honestly you can't go wrong with any of their cocktails.

Bourbons is one of my favorite restaurants in MetroWest. Every time I go the food is consistently…read moredelicious, the staff is always friendly and quick, and the cocktails are some of the best in the area. Some favorites: the old old fashioned... perfect if you're a whisky fan. The nachos are the best I've ever had anywhere (get the chorizo on it), and the crispy chicken Caesar wrap is super tasty (and huge). The owners are usually there on the weekends checking in with patrons. Always a nice touch and their attention to detail is appreciated.

Really tasty chicken. Open late. Friendly service. Overall it was good for what I needed. I would…read morenot say run there you have to try it. I had the chicken bowl it was a somewhat small serving of chicken. I moved it from the bowl to cut it up. I ended up eating just the chicken, sour cream and beans. I asked for less rice but the bowl is mostly rice so I don't think they accommodated that request. Corn was dry. Lettuce is iceberg and minimal. If you like rice this would be a good choice.

I got one lukewarm dog with mustard, relish & onions. I damn near myself when they said it was…read more$8,50. The bread to dog ratio is insane, way too much bun compare to dog. The hot dog itself was barely warm, and the out dill relish on it, in 40 years of ordering hot dogs I have never seen dill relish used over sweet relish. This play absolutely stinks, no way they will stay in business more than a year.