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    Northern Spy

    3.7 (220 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tiramisu
    John M.

    Northern Spy gets good marks for the inside and outside vibes, a dark interior or industrial exterior. The food was creative in idea but the execution seemed to not be in line with the vision. Perhaps, with time, the experience will drift up to the inventive menu but, as is, was missing the mark for most dishes (like a solid B-/B grade, fine but not in line with the elevated dining experience they are going for). The service was friendly, but we found some lack of attention to detail. For example, we were with another couple and looking to order separately, repeated this back to the waitress with a verbal confirmation, but was not done with the check.

    Chicken bacon ranch sandwich
    John H.

    Great higher end dining option in a historical building with lots of character. Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Northern Spy with my kid. Sitting inside this historical building was a treat - beautiful brick walls and decor. Even the plates have this beautiful print on them. The chicken bacon ranch sandwich was quite tasty and the fries were so good. The lunch menu had a nice variety of options and the service was top notch. The restaurant is kid friendly with kid menus and coloring. They also have large private rooms for groups.

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    Stephen S.

    Food is always soooo good here. Nice atmosphere. Joyful servers . A nice little hidden eatery .

    Beef tenderloin
    Erica H.

    The history of this property is absolutely fascinating.. Paul Revere use this building to make copper siding during the revolutionary time period. About the restaurant... the interior is beautiful and well appointed. It has a very cozy vibe with a historical twist. The food was absolutely delicious from the appetizers through dessert. For the appetizer, I had a bowl of perfectly sweet and spicy chicken wings. For dinner, I had the beef tenderloin with asparagus and it was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The dessert that I had was so delicious and different... I couldn't put my spoon down. I will be back here for sure and I am so happy that my neighbor told me about this place.

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    Lucy C.

    I would have never found this place without a lot of help from friends. It was a great choice the ambiance was nice For conversation but still had music in background. The food was top notch. Fish was fresh and flakey paired with couscous and broccoli great combination. Tried the stout braised beef with mash potatoes and eggplant and peppers, beef melts in your mouth. The drink special was awesome Senior bulldog and $4 dollars for each drink went to canton high school fun raiser. Staff was friendly and answered are questions. Will be returning, recommend you check it out!

    Maple sticky pudding
    Jackie S.

    I have driven by this place for so long but never knew there was a restaurant there until the other day. Unsure what to expect when my friends recommended that we went that, and I was pleasantly surprised. We payed the $2 for the bottomless sourdough bread basket and it was yummy! The drinks were also tasty and strong. I ordered the gnocchi and initially thought that they brought out scallops but I was mistaken and really enjoyed the gnocchi. Quickly became a member of the clean plate club. With a bug sweet tooth, I had to try dessert and ordered the sticky maple pudding. It was delicious and I highly recommend. No issues finding parking and the staff was incredibly friendly

    Day Boast Sea Scallops! Yes that is the scallops.
    Mike K.

    Cool looking building and a nice cozy interior. We had 7:30 reservations on Saturday and were seated right away. Our server came over quickly and took a drink order and then was gone for a while. After returning we ordered a chicken wing appetizer and a couple entrees Steak Tips & Sea Scallops. The chicken wings came out and were fantastic. Very messy and HOT, but exactly what we wanted. Portion size was about 10-12 wingettes and was perfect. We waited a looooong time for our entrees to come out. When they finally arrived we were beyond disappointed. I thought they brought the wrong plate when they dropped off the scallops. It was a giant heaping pile of corn with 5 quarter size scallops on a bed of something. I'm not sure what it was grits or something? It didn't mention it in the menu. The menu did say it would have smoked tomatoes and there wasn't a tomato on the plate. The steak tips were medium vs the requested medium rare, but we never saw our server (as someone from the kitchen dropped off the food) again until she just showed up with a bill before even asking if we wanted dessert. The fries were all cold and just not good and the pickled peppers???? Let me just say they do not belong on a plate in a restaurant. They were lip numbing hot. $32 & $34 for those entrees? No thanks! To many amazing restaurants out there to ever go back here again. We did order two cookies and I cream for dessert. Again someone from the kitchen brought them to us and our waitress never came back. We saw here going up and down the stairs near the entrance and eventually the person from the kitchen offered to take our bill and run it for us.

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    Food and Menu -Awful, service and atmosphere- excellent. They really have to change their menu.

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    We have been a couple of times. Food is always great, had good service both times. Love the vibe and decor.

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    Great food, wonderful vibe. Been multiple times and have always loved my meal. So happy to have this type of restaurant in Canton!

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    Excellent! Really cool atmosphere, the food was amazing and the service was even better!

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    C.F. McCarthy’s - Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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    4.1(166 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Hipster vibe

    I need other establishments with LESS stars to pay attention. You see, it's been 2 years since I've…read morestepped foot inside CF simply because life got busy. But I'm going to just say it They haven't missed a beat, period. Service with a smile from door to the bar Drinks were....for lack of a better word, PERFECT! Umaka and Amy, 5 stars!!!!! Just disappointed they no longer serve Sangria. My wife had the last of it. Guys put it back on the menu. Please and thank you. I believe your customers will appreciate it. My wife and I included. I'll say it again Umaka and Amy....I swear they should do a training video on how it should be done. Food insanely fresh and tasty ( dry rub wings and turkey wrap - don't hesitate, just order it. You WILL NOT be disappointed. Would've taken pics but got it to go after our drinks and demolished it all when my wife and I got home......sorry not sorry sooooo good!!! CF McCarthy, Umaka, Amy....Thank you. "We'll be back!"

    If you're looking for a true Irish bar experience, this is the place to go. It was pretty packed…read morewhen we walked in, but we were still able to get a table for four without too much of a wait. Our server was super sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu. We started with fries and fried pickles for appetizers. The fried pickles were long, flat ovals with a lot of breading. They were good, but probably not something we'd order again. Everything else was very flavorful. Our server recommended the brisket grilled cheese and it was amazing. We also tried the pizza special of the day -- some slices were cooked a little more than others, but it was still good overall. We would definitely come back!

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    Waterfall Bar & Grille - Fried Haddock sandwich with steak fries.

    Waterfall Bar & Grille

    3.1(162 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We stopped in on a Saturday night and were able to get a table right away. There was live music…read moreplaying which was a nice surprise. Our server was great! Drinks are made really well, I tried the white sangria, and got an espresso martini as my "dessert". For food we werent starving so we just got the sampler platter - the garlic parm chicken fingers were the best Ive had in a long time. Im usually a buffalo girl, but the garlic parm blew the buffalo out of the water. The platter was small in size, given the price, and the mozzerella sticks were just frozen ones they fried up - kind of boring. We will for sure be back

    A casual lunch at Waterfall Grill with plenty of TVs showing sports and the news, making it a great…read morespot to relax and enjoy a comforting meal. We got: BUFFALO WINGS Crispy, saucy, and full of classic buffalo flavor. A solid start and exactly what you expect from a sports bar style wing. FRIED MOZZARELLA Golden and crunchy on the outside with warm cheese inside. Tasty overall, though it did not have that dramatic cheese pull. Still a fun appetizer. SHRIMP COCKTAIL Chilled, fresh, and served with a bright cocktail sauce. Simple and satisfying. BOURBON STEAK TIPS Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables and the flavor on the steak tips was incredible. Tender, juicy, and coated in a rich bourbon glaze that really stood out. The mashed potatoes were creamy and the vegetables were a nice fresh touch. Easily one of the highlights of the meal. BURGER A classic burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and bacon. Very good flavor and cooked well. It came with a side of fries that had great potential, but were not very crisp and leaned a little too greasy and soft. PAN SEARED SALMON A nicely cooked piece of salmon with good flavor and a tender texture. A lighter option that still felt satisfying. Overall a good lunch here with plenty of variety and a comfortable atmosphere. Perfect place to watch a game and enjoy a relaxed meal.

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    Elsie’s Table - Pork Chop

    Elsie’s Table

    4.1(93 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    What a gem - run to this small but elegant place if you want a delicious meal! My sister and I…read morewanted to grab dinner after a flight from Boston and were searching for a place on way home. We do not know Canton and were so glad we found this place! Ironically our mother was named Elsie. We started with their delicious focaccia bread which was light and flavorful and had the calamari appetizer. Lightly breaded with two sauces and very good. The hostess and server were very friendly and engaging and food was served promptly. I had the Chicken Parmesan which was a good portion and the sauce was amazing! My sister had the Bolognese which was exceptional. Definitely a place we would return to and so glad we found it.

    This restaurant is tasty, but pricey…read more Most of the stuff on the menu is overpriced but quality food. Most is food you might be able to make at home. But you're paying for the service and not having to cook and clean and worry about anything. I cane with a party of 5 and the restaurant was packed. The server was good but overworked; it took forever to finally get the check because after the meal he totally forgot about us for 15-20 minutes and disappeared. We ordered the seafood chowder (good but no lobster...? @ 15 a bowl?) and the fried rice balls with red sauce, they were filling and flavorful, and texturally pleasing. The seafood primavera was bland. The mussels were good and the sauce was quite delicious. The chicken parm was good.

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    Elsie’s Table - Food looked and tasted great, especially the veal chop. Unfortunately over 45 minutes from when we ordered and never got our appetizer.

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    Food looked and tasted great, especially the veal chop. Unfortunately over 45 minutes from when we ordered and never got our appetizer.

    Lou & Deb's

    Lou & Deb's

    4.4(20 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    1. Exceptional warm welcome! 2. This is a place that feels…read morelike home 3. Small, clean, bar and food atmosphere 4. The actual owner noticed i had not been there before and made it a point to come over! 5, i can say this is an AMAZING PIZZA! A combo of a bar pizza with a rustic crust. Under carriage a 10 ! 6. I brought it home and the combo of the sauce, cheese crust and toppings were top notch! People say that good customer service has gone by the way side these days......not only was the staff ( sweetest bartender ) , along with the owner who was so appreciative for new business, but the patrons.....the patrons were so friendly ! While i was making my way to the ladies room almost everyone made it a point to make eye contact and say hello! I CANT WAIT TO TRY SOMETHING ELSE ON THE MENU! THIS PIZZA AND THE VIBE IS TOP NOTCH! Thank you lou! Happy easter ! I am so goad i found you guys! No stone unturned! A little spot in the cut, you lay drive right by it......trust me.....turn around and look again !

    Mondays they have a roast beef sandwich. I figured yo try…read more I ordered as they do on north shore for roast beef sandwiches... 3 wAy... mayo, cheese, James River bbq sauce... Well, it was 12 bucks. It had some other bbq sauce and not the classic James River. It was on a bulkie roll. Roast beef meat was not at all bad, but no seasonings. Cheese not melted, as orange American ? Not enough meat for 12 bucks, needed to be on a butter toasted onion roll. Quality of roast beef was very good. I wouldn't write home to Nona from war about what a great sandwich it was... Mak's in Norwood just a block or two down the street a better Northshore style roast beef .... Or Kelley's in Dedham The roast beef sandwich at Lambert's ibeit not a Northshore style but all better... Lou needs improvements to be able to get near a 10 rating. Bag of chips with it... didn't need , reduce a buck and skip the chips. Was worth a try...pizza good there as well .

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