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.

Great ambiance and attentive service. Impressed with the combinations in the menu!…read moreItems: Dragon drought Burrata Confit Duck Buns Smash burger

I went 2 weeks ago for dinner while visiting my boyfriend in Brookline. We had a reservation for…read more8:30pm, and weren't sat until 9:15pm. Unacceptable really, the hostesses and manager avoided eye contact pretty much the entire time we waited. Don't accept so many reservations if you're going to make people wait 45+ minutes. Food and atmosphere were great though, the only saving graces.

We had a disappointing experience a few weeks back with our reservation, but Victor reached out to…read moreme and invited us back. The staff were fantastic and the food was amazing. Great restaurant with delicious food and top level customer service. Victor was top class. We'll be back.

I am over the MOON with Moon Bar!…read more If I could live here I would! :) Another excellent experience here and it just happened to be restaurant week. We also spent an hour at the King Tut exhibit across the street! This restaurant/bar always seems packed. And, with reservations for 645pm (highly recommend) the bar was quite busy. The buzz from this high-end cocktail bar is exactly what you want on a Friday evening; From girlfriends sipping their wine to couples laughing and swirling their cocktails, Moon Bar is for the classy and sexy. Abby our server is excellent! A mixologist who knows all the cocktails and can recommend based on your preference. I tried one of their new cocktails with bourbon and did not care for it. Abby made me my mezcal drink that I have ordered before...its the 305 cowboy, an extremely popular drink. A must try for sure! Note: Some bartenders make you feel guilty for saying something about a drink you ordered and did not like. But, here at Moon Bar, Abby was so gracious to make me something that I will enjoy. Hats off to her:) Food: Since it was restaurant week we just shared everything. For starters we ordered the Tuna Tartare that was excellent. Then, we had Piri-Piri Chicken Thighs that were also good but quite spicy. For dessert, we shared the Caribbean Tiramisu, which was great. It was a tough choice between this and the Guava Cheesecake. We were so full that we ended up bringing home leftovers. Oh, I also forgot to mention we always order their Curry Fries - a must try when coming here Trust Me. My husband doesn't love curry but he loves these fries and you will too. #friesaretodiefor Moon Bar, thanks for being amazing in every way. Thanks for your splendid service, crafty cocktails, delicious wine (try the Pinot Noir from Germany), and your amazing food ---Love those Curry Fries! "Alexa, make reservations for 2 at Moon Bar for tonight." Cheers~

Had some incredible post dinner drinks at Moon Bar! The ambiance of the space is great and the…read moreservice was impeccable. The ladies shared a bottle of wine and we had a few cocktails. The cocktails were refreshing, creative and fun. Since we had just eaten we didn't have any food but will be back to try something soon.

I went with a friend for the Mother's Day buffet brunch. There were three timed seatings and we…read morewent for the one at noon. There was a bit of a backlog getting in but not a problem. The space is tight for a buffet, and we were glad to just miss being seated right next to where the diners were lining up for the buffet. They seemed to be a bit short-staffed as our server was attending to a section that included two large parties -- one of about 12 and another of 8 -- in addition to the smaller tables including ours. She came as soon as we were seated but only explained we could go up at any time and promised to bring water. We waited for her to return to take our beverage orders but finally grew impatient and got in line for the buffet. The buffet selections were scrumptious--breakfast and lunch options. The chicken and waffles seemed to be the most popular and the tray was empty when I got to it but a new batch arrived momentarily -- thank goodness! Yummy as I expected. I also had scrambled eggs and link sausages. I passed on a few other things like eggs benedict (the last in the tray which is never ideal). In hindsight the ideal time to arrive seemed to be about a half hour after your seating time, as by then the lines to the buffet were minimal (that's when I headed back for seconds). Oh and when I finally got to order my old-fashioned, it was delish. There is an attached parking garage (the red garage) and if you park at the right end of the building you just take the elevator to ground level and the restaurant is a few steps away. I'm not sure I'd return for the special celebration seatings. The price is right but the logistics, seating, slow service and lapse in keeping trays full of hot food would give me pause. On a regular day, however, no contest.

I was amazed at B&B in Back Bay, so I was eager to try it out at the Watertown location!…read moreUnfortunately, compared to its Boston counterpart, Watertown lags behind. We came here with my roommate on a Friday night and it was completely empty which was strange. Nevertheless, we ordered our usual baked brie and a side of fries start, which came out amazing as always. The problem began right before placing our order, as we informed the waitstaff that my roommate has a severe tree-nut allergy. The waitstaff took it into consideration and let us know they informed the kitchen staff. When we got our entrees, however, I noticed my roommate's salad garnish on her lamb chop was chock-full of chopped pecans! I was horrified. If I hadn't noticed, she would have had an allergic reaction. I understand that there is a risk when going out to eat, but this is completely unacceptable given we gave ample notice and the salad was not pre-made with nuts. The waitstaff seemed more terrified of us than apologetic, despite us being nice and understanding. I am going to call out an allergy hazard when I see one... They switched it for us which was good and did end up apologizing, but it kind of turned me off from the rest of the dining experience. The entrees themselves were decent, I had the famous wagyu sliders but I prefer the crispy chicken sliders here. If you have an option, I'd choose the Boston location over this one.

Delicious! Highly recommend the beef massaman or beef panang - they are kind of similar though so…read morewould recommend only ordering one of the two. The pad thai is also tasty- a lot more moist than normal pad thai. I liked the fried chive cakes; they taste similar to Korean chive pancakes. Salt and pepper pork has a slight kick to it. I liked it but was more excited by the other dishes. All in all great experience!

My favorite was the pomelo salad, I recommend getting it as an appetizer. The curries were not that…read moregood to be honest. I thought they were very sweet with a strong coconut milk base, which I personally don't like but if you do, get the crab curry. The fried chicken skin was unimpressive. I thought it'd be like the Jollibee fried chicken skin (iykyk) but it was unseasoned and unbattered deep fried chicken skin with sweet chili sauce. For the struggle of booking a reservation, I think the dishes weren't as good as I thought they'd be.

My 5 friends and I made reservations for brunch after attending Oedipus El Rey at the Calderwood…read morePavillion Theater next door! We were starving after having a wonderful experience at the play. At the restaurant, our host person explained the menu and answered our questions We ordered tuna, octopus, chicken thighs,beets, asparagus, hummus and other tapas to share. Excellent food, drinks, atmosphere and our waitperson... We will go back!!

Gorgeous and romantic vibe! Decor is awesome and great for a late night tapas and wine…read more Drinks: the sangria is delicious (has guava nectar mixed in) and for a mocktail, tea time is delicious! For tapas: we had the skirt steak (4/5) (delicious but so so small of a portion), pulpo (octopus, amazing!! Best thing we tasted - 5/5) and Zucchini (nothing special - 3.5/5). The seafood paella (2.5/5) - the rice and seasoning is so delicious but the seafood doesn't taste very fresh - especially the muscles had a very gross and off flavor. I'd skip this. Free bread - so delicious - fresh baked sourdough was perfect! Service was great - they were very sweet and knowledgeable!

We love this restaurant with live music & swanky nightclub vibe!…read more The entire staff is super efficient, professional and friendly. All the meals, by fabulous Executive Chef Jason Bond, were beautifully plated, served hot and delish! The expansive menu and creative cocktails are truly an experience for all tastebuds. The venue itself is so elegantly decorated yet relaxed at the same time. The performance space is also beautifully lit with it's own bar. Seating in the entire restaurant lends so much to the intimate setting and the casualness of the couch, chairs with low tables are fun! Truly an wonderful dining experience for couples, friends or family. And the parking is FREE! Reservations are a must as this is a very popular restaurant - when you go, you'll understand why!! Check out this review too: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2025/08/01/lous-cambridge-music-restaurant-harvard-square/

Came here for dinner on a Sunday evening and the space was relatively empty - not too full given…read morethe amount of tables. Ambiance felt modern and chic given the decorations and lighting which matched the overall vibes of the restaurant. Menu had a decent selection of dishes - nothing too standout as a typical American restaurant. The entree I got was okay, expensive and tasted fine. Overall, nothing special though. I probably wouldn't come back here again, but I had a fine meal with my friend. The price and quality just didn't match for me though and I probably would opt to eat somewhere else.

We made a dinner reservation at Waverly for a large group celebrating Patriots' Day. We showed up…read moreearly and they accommodated us at the bar while we waited for our tables to open up. The service was excellent and the drinks and food were even better! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Boston area!

Gluten Free heaven!!!!!! Basically every dish is a real dish that happens to be gluten free!…read moreCome for whole ingredients and good vibes. Friendly staff and great cocktails. I'll be returning.

I've had the best meal there that I've had anywhere in recent memory. The Spicy Tuna Poke I had…read morelast night was fantastic! And the Churros with four different delicious sauces were fantastic. And to top it all off, they had a great jazz trio for entertainment. It was a wonderful evening of really fine music and dining.

Tried Sala Restobar in Beverly and overall it was a pretty underwhelming experience…read more We started with drinks -- I ordered a piña colada expecting it to be blended, but it came unblended. Nothing on the menu or from the server mentioned that, which was disappointing right away. When I told the server I didn't like it and wanted something else, he literally tilted his head and said, "ummm what do I tell the bartender?" That honestly rubbed me the wrong way -- just felt unprofessional and awkward. Jenny got a tequila cosmo, which was fine, nothing special. Food-wise, everything was just average. The bao buns were overcooked and the bun fell apart, though the flavor was decent. The pineapple fried rice was probably the best thing we had, but even that was just okay. We also had dumplings -- Jenny liked them, but I thought they were just alright. Dessert was the biggest miss. The blueberry cobbler was not good at all -- maybe a 3/10 at best. One thing that really didn't sit right was when we asked to split the tasting menu and were told no. That doesn't make much sense -- if people want to share, especially for a tasting menu, it should be allowed. Overall, nothing stood out in a good way, and between the service and the food, solid ambiance , it just wasn't a great experience.

The ambiance is a cool environment. Seat whenever you like. The spread of their menu is not large…read morebut very great effort it getting close to the taste from the origin. The crew were very friendly, specially, Eric who helped us. Will be back soon.

Loved the vibes and the beer here. I tried the twin comet double ipa, and it was delicious…read more Probably my favorite beer I tried on the entire trip. The service was quick and everyone was friendly. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!