post 1917 is a beautiful restaurant in north reading with a perfect ambiance for a great date…read morenight, family or friends dinner, or even a solo evening. ally is a fantastic bartender, anticipating any needs or wants at the perfect timing. i had a wonderful evening for my first visit here, and i really loved the menu selection. i don't remember which drink i ordered, but it was so great, I had two. we started with oysters (from ny, i forget the exact location) which were fresh (ask for horseradish if desired), and their crab cake which has the perfect texture and taste with sizable lumps of crab, and perfect complementary flavors with their sauce. their ribeye at medium-rare is perfect, ask them to cut it for you if you desire. for sides, their carrots and exotic mushrooms both were delicious with ideal flavors of seasoning & marinades. oysters 7/10 crab cake 9/10 ribeye 10/10 carrots 10/10 exotic mushrooms 10/10 overall, i really enjoyed my first visit here at post 1917 steakhouse and will absolutely return. ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.7/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 post 1917: 4.9/5

A nice spot in reading ma in the old post office. Just a heads up ,parking may be challenging…read more Inside the restaurant there is a nice atmosphere, big bar and everyone is very friendly as you walk in. Our service was awesome !!! Keep in mind you will have to place all apps and main course all at once. I believe there a time limit for dinner but our waitress was super cool and did not mentioned it any time until the end. So my wife and I didn't feel rushed which was nice. Drinks are very good here! We tried few different drinks and all of them were excellent. Food here was on the money. Everything we ordered was tasteful, no complaints. We ordered the long bone steak . Recommend. Going into this restaurant we figure it will be pricey, which is fine for quality and experience. Business attire is required according to the website which I'm ok with. If you're looking for quality food and don't mind paying for it , this is the place. For me , it was worth it and had such a great time. I'd go back again. Steak lovers give it a shot ! Why not

We came with reservation of four! The restaurant was very busy and lively! It was a bit loud…read morebecause we were sitting next to the kitchen and the party next to us was very boisterous! Other wise it was okay! We had alreay ask to move away from that table in which the accomodated us! Food was very good! It was a bit like American Tapas ,brunch and lunch all combined which made the menu interesting! Latkes, French toast, special burger, and a couple of other dishes all were very delicious! Prices were reasonable $$ Parking in Harvard Square can be a nightmare ,but we found public parking near the hotel. Would go back again to try there other goodies!!!

Decent small-plates/sharing kind of place. I think the food is hit-or-miss but the decor is nice. I…read moreenjoyed the steak tartare and was really wowed by the desserts: smoked chocolate bread pudding (super smoky!) and creamy rice pudding brulee. I'd avoid the super popular basil pasta, because it's been overcooked both times I've had it. Service was kinda weird (inattentive, brusque) to us, but it was a busy night.

Highland Kitchen reminds me of a dive bar atmosphere with great comfort food. I arrived around 6PM…read moreand was able to grab bar seating after a short wait. The food was delicious, and every plate hit the mark. The gumbo was probably my favorite and I would re-visit just for that plate. The buffalo fried chicken sandwich and fish tacos also were packed with protein. This place was definitely memorable for its more affordable prices and stellar quality. Don't forget to take a look at their dessert menu after!

I enjoyed my dinner at Highland Kitchen!…read more This was my first stop with a friend after landing in Boston. I live for Creole food so I loved seeing Creole options on the menu. The cocktail and beer selection was also nice. Service was also super attentive to my food allergy. Solid option in Somerville.

Wow!! Okay.. so I knew this place would probably be good because of all the high ratings, but that…read morewas easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time! I'm from the east coast but now live out west, so I'm always craving truly good Italian food. This place was the real deal! The prosciutto de Parma, the bucatini and the pistachio gelato were all fantastic! You must get all 3! :) I actually left genuinely sad because I knew I wouldn't be able to come back again during the rest of my trip! Reservations are very booked up, and you can only get them two weeks in advance. I honestly don't even want to eat anywhere else on this trip... it was that good! And the ambiance and staff were so delightful too! Reservations only open two weeks in advance so grab one while you can!

This had a very cute ambiance. My friend suggested we come in and try to snag bar seating for…read moredessert and a drink on a week night, as it was a well rated restaurant and difficult to get into. The ambiance was cute, the drinks were fine but holy mother of God were the desserts icky. We ordered the black forest cake which was coated in salt. When i ordered it I was thinking of a salted Carmel approach, not a salt lick appropriate for a horse. Also, I get this was a deconstructed cake, but it took about 6 bites to find the actual cake under the heavy layer of salt and various mouses. We also ordered the bay leaf ice cream, which can be best described as fine. I gave up on both shortly into the journey and let the icecream and mousse melt. Perhaps their mains are more appetizing or they were having an off night. I will not be back to find out. Excuse me while I dunk my head into a horse trough of water. So thirsty.

Two bars and outdoor dining. Cool vibe. Dark and moody. Upscale but not over the top…read more Espresso martini- like a coffee coolada from Dunkin Blackberry smash- good but very tart Manhattan- good and basic. Pepperoni pizza- very good flavor. Thin crust and crispy.

As a Harvard alum, a trip to Cambridge includes a mandatory stop at the Russell House off Harvard…read moreSquare. Russell features some great raw bar and seafood offerings as appy's and one cannot go wrong with the oysters, little necks, chilled lobster tail, or salmon and tuna tartare. As Colorado residents we have come to learn that oysters on the Front Range means something from a bull so we jumped at the opportunity to graze through Russell's Crimson Platter which includes oysters, clams, and shrimp. That was so filling that we each opted for the wedge which is an ample serving of romaine accompanied by a generous helping of crispy bacon and a perfect amount of blue cheese. It was a hot Boston afternoon of reminiscing the hallowed grounds of the alma mater so we each had a couple cocktails - Hendrick's extra dry Gibsons up and Casaamigos Ranch Waters that were exceptionally well prepared and took the heat out of the day. Russell's has a classic 19th Century feel and is a must stop if one is spending time at Harvard Square.

I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car…read more I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again.

Walked in on day after thanksgiving for brunch, and this place was relatively quiet. We got an…read moreamazing booth seating, but really wanted their fancy bus seating which gives a classic diner feel to the restaurant. TL;DR - if you are from Bombay, are craving that specific Bombay Chinese food taste, and Vada Pav - look no further - this is the place. Most of their staff are fellow Mumbaikars - shout out to Shiv, Dhvani, and Ronak! Shiv, our server was friendly and our hungry table got straight to ordering which included a flavor packed and well priced Lychee Martini ($10), Masala Chai Hot Toddy ($12), and Spicy 'Lil Rita ($12) - being the best one! Food included some well name dishes like Kashmiri Deviled Eggs ($12), Vada Pav ($12), Rasam Risotto ($15), Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($20), Chicken Steak with Makhani Sauce ($18), Street Fried Noodles ($16), and Penne Pasta with Chicken for the kiddos. Food just hits the right spots and is very flavorful, extremely well seasoned, and perfectly spiced. Interiors and their bar is very inviting. Noise levels during our stay were on the lower end. Service was excellent. What was refreshing was they didn't charge us any automatic gratuity even for our large group - but absolutely deserved a generous one! Highly highly recommend if flavorful food is your thing!

What a fun little hidden gem!!! Sat at the bar in between lunch and dinner. Good selection of beer…read more The food was really excellent! We tried the artichoke potato fritter things which were quite good. The Old Bay Fried Oysters were super good as were the duck toasts! Definitely going back to try the potato pave and the burger. Service as great also, bartender was very attentive!

Wow talk about a hidden gem!…read more I hadn't heard much about this place so I wasn't sure what to expect-- located in Inman square with nearby limited street parking (there's a metered lot on Springfield street nearby!), Oak Bistro is a medium sized restaurant with a simple but chic decor and true focus on hospitality. When we came in we were greeted and our coats were taken and put away. They have rotating specials that our server walked us through. We ordered all three of the mock tails on the menu -- Odin's Oracle was a sparkling elderflower and passion fruit drink, the Northern Rose was fruity with a slight thick cream of coconut base (and the tables favorite!) and the last drink was a warm ginger drink. They all came out looking beautiful. For food, we started with the Halloumi Cheese which was delicious and perfect for sharing (comes with four pieces), then tried the Blueberry Ricotta Cornbread (really well made and yummy but needed a little more butter spread) and the fried burrata (huge serving of burrata with balsamic, fig jam, warm bread, just as good as it sounds). We tried the Braised Short Rib Croquettes which were stuffed with short rib and topped with sooo much yummy cheese. We also had the Pappardelle braised shore rib Ragu which was truly delicious-- would highly recommend. For dessert we tried a special menu bread pudding which was a perfect end to the night. Our leftovers came perfectly packaged in little baggies with dish names and dates written on them which is so cute and thoughtful! Overall I would order everything we got again and was so pleasantly surprised by the caliber of food at Oak Bistro-- get in and try it before it gets too popular!

Great spot for the neighborhood, super cozy vibe with genuinely friendly service. We tried the…read moretequila wings, personal pizza, and chicken sandwich, and loved all three. The wings were huge, juicy, and perfectly crunchy with tons of flavor. The pizza had a crisp crust and really flavorful sauce, and the chicken sandwich was hand-breaded with high-quality ingredients. Highly recommend, we will definitely be coming back!

Hands-down my all-time favorite brunch spot. If I could give it 7/5, I would--giving it the same…read more5/5 rating I've given a number of other restaurants feels unfair to Avenue Kitchen's brunch. It's only open for brunch on Sundays, which combined with always being seated immediately makes it feel like a hidden gem. The back patio is quiet, shaded, and sheltered from wind. The food shines. Of course the egg scramble and the Benedict's were fantastic, but every piece of every plate feels deliberate and done with intention--nothing is an afterthought. - Their home fries are my all-time favorite--thick, well-seasoned, soft on the inside with some crisp on the outside. - - The English muffin toast has a crunchy golden surface and soft inside. - The whipped cream on the French toast feels luxurious. - Oyster shooters are a fun treat, as a lover of both fried clams and bloody Mary's. - They were kind enough to accommodate us with a half order of their (outstanding) French toast for dessert I'd note there's no espresso drinks on the menu, although I did enjoy the black coffee. I like trying new spots, but if the question is Sunday brunch then Avenue is always my answer.