Best cocktail bar I've found in Worcester without factoring in price. If you factor in price then…read moreit is the best cocktail bar I've ever found.

First time here, first time in Worcester!! Went here for a friend's birthday celebration on a…read moreSunday evening and it was quite nice. This place looks deceptively small from the outside and also when you first walk in - there's the long bar area. But there's a whole another side room with a really cool chandelier and tables - this pic is on the website. Plus there's a whole fenced-in patio in the back which also has quite a few tables and also a corn hole game setup. Has some greenery plants and lights. Nice for entertaining - and that is where the party was. It can easily fit about 20-30 people. We had cake for the birthday and people ordered drinks at the bar. The bartender was very friendly. Looks like a neighborhood bar where people know each other. They have some bar food like pretzel, hot dog - the hot dog was only $3 which is unbelievable! Anyway we all had a great time- played some corn-hole too!

Haven't been back here for ages, used to be a place you buy food by the weight. Now what a hidden…read moregem! Will definitely be back. We took our two younger ones there for a quiet Easter Sunday dinner together. So many interesting things on the menu, we way over ordered. But everything was delicious. We had the pork belly confit, the cheese bread, the octopus, and the parm wings to start. They were all polished off quickly. Our pork belly did seem to have missed a sauce, but we just dipped them with the cheesy bread sauce and was very happy. My son ordered a few different skews and thoroughly enjoyed his Picanha, sausage and cheese and chicken heart. My youngest said the chicken hearts were the best she had ever tried. High praise from a kid loving chicken heart since just a tiny tod. My wife and I both ordered the ribeye over mushroom risotto. We order medium rare and both of ours came perfectly done. Both our kids thoroughly enjoyed trying our steak and risotto. My daughter and I both enjoyed mixing my son's Yucca mash with the risotto. She practically scrapped my plate clean. We all had our eyes on the pineapple, but all agreed we were overstuffed and will defer to next time. We even had leftovers to bring home to one happy Puppy. Will definitely return!

Tucked away in Marlborough, Ember & Alma is a hidden gem and a secret worth keeping, yet it's the…read moreplace you can't stop talking about once you go. Always a warm welcome once you arrive, Ember & Alma is not only a place to get delicious food but a spot where you can feel connected and a sense of belonging. Whether you're settling in for a quiet date night or a leisurely dinner with loved ones, the cozy atmosphere wraps around you like a warm embrace. But it's the food and drink that truly steal the show. The menu is a love letter to Brazilian and South American cooking -- bold, soulful, and bursting with creativity. Every dish tells a story of a rich culinary tradition, taking you on a journey from bright, sweet notes all the way through to deep, satisfying umami. Both the cocktail menu and non-alcoholic offerings match this spirit, offering drinks that are every bit as thoughtfully crafted as the plates they accompany. If there's one dish that captures everything Ember & Alma stands for, it's the bananas bravas. Memorable in the truest sense of the word, they are the kind of thing you find yourself thinking about days later, and the reason you'll inevitably find yourself making a reservation to return.

cocktail garden & kitchen is a brand new restaurant and outdoor lounge. the ambiance is cute,…read morethere's an indoor bar with a couple tables and a large outdoor patio area filled with comfy chairs, couches and covered in lights. we came at 10pm on a wednesday, the kitchen was closed but we came for the drinks anyways. they do a great job with the drink presentation, using different presentations with smoke which is entertaining and pretty! their drinks look beautiful but the drinks are very watered down or sweet from the sweet heart and mezcal drinks we tried. for ~$17 each, i loved the presentation but we both didn't feel there was nearly any alcohol in them, either sugary or watery. maybe it's a method for you to order more? mezcal 2.5/10 sweet heart 3/10 although they have a great ambiance and vibe, and fun presentation, since we came for a single good drink, it was lacking. for $17 a drink, the drinks shouldn't be this weak. this is a new place so i'm sure they have some things to work out, and i would highly encourage them to just add more alcohol to their drinks and this would be an ideal place to get after dinner drinks and relax on their outdoor patio. kitchen was closed so can't speak for the food. the neighborhood is very busy and loud, so while there may be plenty of space for an intimate or group conversations, the street is pretty noisy, even on a wednesday. i do feel like they will work this out! tldr; great vibe, great presentation, good service, drinks need more work, located in busy part of city. ambiance: 4/5 food: n/a drinks: 1.4/5 service: 3.5/5 cocktail garden & kitchen: 2.9/5

Food was fine, drinks were good, but didn't have enough ice/weren't cold enough. Service was good,…read morenothing special. The vibe was a little weird. Whole experience was just okay.

Came for a later dinner this time around. We split the arancini (it's supposed to be 3, but we got…read more6, I'm assuming they made smaller ones for us as we were sharing). The arancini was awesome. Perfectly crisp & ooey gooey cheesy. The sauce was fantastic. The real star was the short rib & truffle pizza. Cannot put in words how damn good it was. We have had the short rib before with brunch, so knew what to expect but this surpassed it. We had the same waitress as the last visit, Bonnie. She was pleasant and attentive just as before. Next time will probably be the time to try the picanha! We shall see. :)

Great food & service! Very busy and drinks may come slowly…read more Food was prepared quickly.

Stopped by The Neighborhood Tavern with family to get a reasonable bite to eat. Jillian is a great…read moreserver. We ordered the Million Dollar Burger & Steak Tips. The million dollar burger was great, and so were their fries. I'm really picky about fries. The steak tips were medium rare, and asparagus was cooked perfectly. million dollar burger 10/10 steak tips 10/10 The Neighborhood Tavern is a great place if you're in this area, to get a solid bite to eat without compromising on taste, quality, or price. ambiance: 5/5 food: 5/5 service: 4.8/5 The Neighborhood Tavern: 5/5

Heading north after a great family 4th weekend. Need a bite to eat and nothing of substance was…read moreopen off I-290. Ventured off to TNT which was not that far off 290 and easy to return to 495 North. Easy to find and plenty of parking. Large bar and plenty of seating for small and large groups. Lots of TVs to watch your favorite game. World Cup was on. Great menu options. Staters to main courses and full bar. Very friendly server. We had fish tacos and BBQ Chicken flatbread. Did not take too long to see it on our table. OK. I do t usually say this but we were both impressed. The presentation, amount and taste. Off the charts. Well done. I like a hearty pizza that's not soggy in the middle. Mine flatbread was crispy from start to finish and great taste not too much cheese. Fish tacos were well presented and full of taste. The drive out was great. We have to come back again. Maybe next time we pass through.

Went here to see Donna the Buffalo Thursday April 2nd, 2026…read more I love live music, but I also really appreciate venues-particularly unique ones...and this is def a must check out at least once if you like any of the acts playing here. I don't know what I was expecting, but this exceeded my expectations in every way! Really comfortable vibe here; plenty of dance room; great lighting and the stained glass just adds to the atmosphere. There is a cool bar in the back right of the venue and the bartenders are quick and chill. The sound was very good and it was a great night!!! I would not hesitate to return here for the right show!

I'm thrilled to have a great music venue the next town over from me. They get great bands and I…read morelove Dead Ahead every Tuesday. It has a great vibe and I love the well-appointed bar in the back. Highly recommended... Lots of good restaurants nearby.

Food was pretty good, kind of a cool experience but service was a bit slow. Very nice so no…read morecomplaints like that just very attentive at first then kind left waiting after awhile. Never know could of been short staffed or just an off night, The ice cream next door though is fantastic and worth every penny even though it can be packed

Didn't eat but menu items didn't look appetizing at all …read more Had drinks that were weak and service was cold especially when we said we didn't want food . Practically pushed us out the door . The ice cream place is better!

Their pizza is one of the best around and the rotating ice cream flavors are always excellent.read more

Life is short. F....it up! Family, Flavor, Friends…read more Finally got to try this place. This place is a situated in the old bank. Which is pretty cool. You walk into the lobby and you see the safe in the middle of the room behind the bar. We started off with the dry rub wings with blue cheese were very good and savory. Must get when you get there. For pizza it was the Alsatian and sausage fennel ricotta. Alsatian was savory with every bite with just the right amount of bacon, garlic and onion. The sausage had a pesto sauce which hit you in the right way on the first bite. Since this is an ice cream and pizza had to try the ice cream. Got the malted chocolate- this was very unique it was like a creamy chocolate with tiny chocolate chips and the chocolate frappe was good again a unique chocolate flavor that hit in a good way. Will be back to try other things. Make sure if you don't like you pie well done and burnt CT style let them know

Came here on a Friday night was a cute lil vibe Mixed ages…read morebut don't mind out the Smortini is what I got and definitely tasted the smores ! Music gets louder as the night goes on and decent music selection Id come back again!

Amaia Martini Bar was phenomenal!…read more A buddy and I went last night for dinner and drinks. What I ordered is below. The lobster bisque is some of the best I've ever had! I use Fred a Steve's Steakhouses at the casino in RI as my reference. The Lobster Mac & Cheese was definitely in my top two, right up there with Willy's Steakhouse in Shrewsbury, MA. The 2 martinis I ordered were fantastic. The French Kiss consisted of Bombay Sapphire Gin, a Prosecco float. fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. 1 Lobster Bisque $11.00 2 French Kiss $24.00 1 Lobster Mac & Cheese $28.00 The service was excellent, albeit a bit on the slower side for cocktails, but nothing to really complain about. The atmosphere is very cozy and intimate. We were seated between 2 other larger parties. Our neighboring tables were very friendly and made for a very nice atmosphere. We left before the band that was setting up started performing. I imagine it would get quite loud for such a small space. We will certainly return to try other dishes and cocktails. Great night out!

I cant believe that I am actually writing a review for Ground Round. The last time that I was in…read moreone, Yelp didn't exist. So, when a good friend called and told me that there was a new one that opened in Shrewsbury, it was off to the races. I had to experience this. Service: We got seated nearly instantaneously when we got in the door and the place was already quite busy by the time that we got there. My friend got a salad of some sort with a sandwich and I got one of their signature burgers. The waitress appeared in a timely fashion, took the orders, had drinks on the table in no time, and was very attentive to any and all needs. Ambiance: It was on a Saturday during sports season, so there was a lot of noise and chaos going on, but that is always how I remembered the Ground Round. It is NOT a restaurant that you are going to read a good book in. The fact that this restaurant also had high cathedral ceilings which increased the acoustics, made it a little more unbearable for people who like quieter spots. But to me and my friend, it was not a dealbreaker. Food: After all, what were we doing there for anyways, but the food? It was very good. She enjoyed her dish, and my burger was actually one of those "skyscraper" burgers that are impossible to grip with two hands or get into your mouth for a bite. After dining at the Ground Round again, I am moderately confident that I could take a bite out of the Prudential Center if the need arose. Don't get me wrong, the burger was tasty, juicy, and done to perfection, but it was yuuuuge. Overall, if I could give the Ground Round a 1/2 a star I would make my rating of them a 4 and a 1/2 stars venue. I will definitely be back and look forward to meeting my friend there again for lunch. :) -S

First timer visit to Ground Round in Shrewsbury. I got to say it didn't live up to my expectations…read more It was a recent Thursday evening; I walked in at 8pm and immediately had a bad feeling. First, the place was DEAD, aside from several patrons in the bar area; about the same in the dining room. I noticed the lighting was off, way off; it's like the kind hazy fluorescent lighting that gives you a migraine. Second, the music playing was barely audible; I would expect to hear really good nostalgic music from the 70s & 80s (you know what would make this place fun??? A JUKEBOX!!!). I ordered the Ground Rounder and was disappointed; I don't like cheese and it came with cheese; I wish the server asked if I wanted cheese; I know, I know, the description on the menu says it comes with cheese; my bad BUT I don't like cheese on my burger. I wish it came on a sesame bun or bulky roll; the pretzel roll just sucks IMHO. Also, please remember the old time Ground Rounder came with Steak Fries back in the day; today, this one comes with grease-sticks -- stubby reconstituted dehydrated potatoes formed to resemble French fries which wick the grease from the Fryolator, UGH! For the burger, I prefer lettuce, tomato and onion over cheese and bacon any day of the week. The service was good, which is the only reason I gave my review 2 stars. Overall, a disappointment, but with some tweaks it might have a chance. As is, it's not going to be around very long. Please please please rectify the suggestions outlined above and I'll reconsider coming back. I'm sorry, but until then I can't recommend to my friends.