This is only a review of the grounds, I didn't see the inside of the hotel. Very pretty, very quiet…read moreexcept for the lone groundskeeper outside. Everything was well groomed and taken care of. I saw people out with their dog, and it does seem like a good place to walk them. There was a shop with cheerful flowers, but I was there too early for their opening

My sister had "BIG SHEBANG" for her 60th birthday, and I flew all the way across the country to go…read moreto her party at the Wayside Inn. Well, there were not enough space heaters. (The rooms were not just brisk; they were frigid. It's a very old building) from the 1700s or 1600s and the birthday was in the Fall.) I gave my space heater to my mother who was in her late 80's to keep her room warm. In the meantime I was just trying to get the edge off the freeze in my room so I turned on the iron and placed it on a porcelean sink over a tile floor. It worked a little. My sister came by and I mistakenly bragged about how I was staying warm by keeping an iron on. She flipped out. I don't know why? (She never wants to see me problem solving, and self reliant or happy? she was stressed and unhappy?) and she went to management and claimed I was going to "burn the place down". Management came to the door. and asked me to turn off the iron. But unfortunately they didn't have any more room space heaters. So, the next day I decided I was not having much fun with family and birthday parties and decided to leave. The direct sneer at me on one of the manager's faces is what I remember as I left. Yeah. I think they could use some updating and insulation so the rooms aren't 50 degrees without a space heater. And it would be nice if they had enough space heaters for every room. Snobbery can only get you so far in terms of being a decent service.

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.

5 stars all around for this place! We tried a cheese pizza, so yummy & fresh! We loved the sauce &…read moredough! We also got the chicken parm sandwich & smashburger which were both cooked to perfection. We brought our 22 month old daughter and were pleasantly suprised at how child friendly & accommodating the staff & restaurant was without making the place feel chaotic. We will definitely return. PS. Drinks were fantastic

Practically in my backyard growing up was the 99 restaurant, a fun family dining eatery that a few…read moreyears ago was replaced by West Village Tavern. The interior is still very similar as far as the layout, but obviously a whole new coat of paint and decor instead. It almost reminds me a bit of a seafaring restaurant, but still not that different from how the 99 was with the size, walls, booths, hallways, etc. But there are other 99s and this new restaurant is pretty great overall, especially for a wonderfully flavorful, hearty burger and fries. I also had some of a companion's order, this interesting sesame chicken dish with seaweed salad and a half avocado filled with sauce, which was different and I'm not really sure why it was there, much as I like avocado. The chicken tasted great and was the highlight of that dish. The menu is nice and varied, so I'd be curious to try some of their other dishes, like the pizza. The service is great even when it's busy, and it's a pretty comfortable atmosphere.

Pretty decent spot for Asian food! My family likes to do take out from here and get the sesame…read morechicken. The noodles we got were a bit salty. Overall good experience and staff was really nice.

Horrendous (and frankly racist) service and really weirdly prepared dishes. The server seated us…read moreand gave us menus. She came back a bit later with some chips for the table and sauces. We asked if the entrees came with rice and she answered and were about to place our order and she walks away to attend to someone else? Would have taken less than 30 seconds and there wasn't anything emergent that needed tending to. Comes back, takes the order (hunan crispy fish and shrimp with ginger and scallion) and the dishes are somehow out in 5-10 minutes. She practically throws the shrimp and side of rice on the table and walks away. Doesn't ask if we need anything else (we wanted chili oil). Another server brings the fish dish and asks if we need anything who we then inform about our request. The original one then comes by and throws the sauce on the table again. The shrimp dish was heavy in red onions and barely had ginger or scallion. The sauce tasted like soy sauce and a starch slurry with nothing else added and it was way too salty. The fish was weirder. It had a breading on it instead of a cornstarch/potato starch batter. The sauce also did not taste like oyster sauce and it tasted like the sauce sautéed with veggies was added at the end so nothing melded together.with the fish. The sauce was overly sweet. Some customers left the table next to us and she sat down in their empty seats and starts looking at her Apple watch. She never once filled up our waters but did for the other customers and did ask if they needed anything else and gingerly places dishes on their table. Felt extremely racist. Avoid this place. Acting like a high school student forced to work a summer job and begrudgingly doing so except she was much older, immature, at best rude, and at worst, racist.

Amazing food and staff!! The gluten free options are significant and the food comes out very hot!!read more

Great food as always, the patty melt is exceptional and the Chill Burger is excellent. Service was…read moreprompt and courteous and the staff all seemed to be smiling. One note of caution, if you make a reservation for a Saturday night, specify that you don't want the booth right next to the live music. Very loud only being 4' away from the speakers. He was good though, so wasn't a total annoyance.

Recently visited Coach Grill, a traditional upscale steakhouse in Wayland, MA -- and overall, it…read moredelivered. We had a 5pm reservation, which was perfectly quiet and relaxed, though by 6:30-7pm the place was packed. If you're walking in, definitely aim for the early side. Service was excellent from start to finish -- the host, our server, and every staff member we encountered were attentive and professional. The steak and seafood selection is diverse and well-rounded, with plenty of side options to choose from. One honest note: the sides were a bit underwhelming on the flavor front compared to the rest of the meal, which is worth knowing going in. The appetizers, however, were a highlight -- and the french onion soup deserves a special shout-out. The drink program is solid with a strong wine list, and a nice bonus for non-drinkers: they offer a mocktail menu that was genuinely tasty, not an afterthought. Pricing is what you'd expect for an upscale steakhouse, so come prepared -- but if you're looking for a classic, polished steakhouse experience in the MetroWest area, Coach Grill is worth the visit.

Exquisite steak house. This is an upscale, elegant experience. Service was attentive for our large…read moregroup. I enjoyed the FILET MIGNON SERVED AU POIVRE style. It was encrusted with black peppercorn and served with side of au Poivre sauce. Tender and perfectly cooked with nice crust with red center. We shared sides in the group. The CORN PUDDING and BRUSSEL SPROUTS were delicious and recommended. The wine by the glass menu was limited but had quality selections. I ordered a Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon which was great with the steak. It's not inexpensive but is an impressive dining experience.

I can't speak to the quality of the food, but the golf course is in very good shape. It is quite…read morechallenging and well worth the money for an outing. They are mostly for members but the public can play on select days of the week (Monday and Tuesday I think) and of course as a part of a special tournament event - which is what got me there. Nice course and nice people.

I went on 2/9/24 with my wife and another couple. We split mussels two different ways (saffron…read morecream sauce and white wine sauce) as appetizers. Large portions and delicious. For entrees we ordered cold smoked grilled pork chop, grilled salmon, seared scallops and prime rib. All in good portions and well matched with delicious sides. For dessert we had flourless chocolate cake and cheesecake with goat cheese and berries in a mason jar. The chocolate cake was great and the cheesecake was ambitious and interesting but a little too much goat cheese for us. The service was attentive, prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed dining experience. This is seriously great dining in Marlborough.

Very beautiful place to visit, I did not check them out but I saw a couple paths to walk on that…read morelooks well maintained. However going in the spring is your best bet to smell the lilacs and get to see all the amazing greenery!

nice scenery. not too much of a walking path or anything. the flowers smell lovely. wouldn't rush…read moreback but cool to checkout.

Went for brunch today and service was awful but on top of bad service was cold breakfast. A group…read moreof 8 of us went in and at the time only one other party there. Waitress could have cared about us - even though I told Paul to put on my card and add 20% tip ahead of us sitting down. Should have been simple in and out event, it was over 90 min for our food to arrive and again, everyone said food was cold. Waitress never asked table if anyone wanted more coffee, water or tea. I believe 2 people asked for side of sausage and got Italian sausage instead of breakfast sausage - wtf? My brother and I tried this place as a possible celebration lunch after my mom's funeral but we were very unimpressed and we picked someplace else. This was their second chance to do better and this visit was worse than last June's visit. I could never recommend this place. In fairness the manager took $30 off for wait so that was fine.

Nosh is Posh! The lounge area exudes a breakfast @ Tiffany's vibe with their swanky blugreen velvet…read morechairs. It's available for private events. They also have outdoor patio seating. The English breakfast w/roasted mushrooms, grilled tomato & baked beans was delicious. I also added on a side of hash browns & yogurt parfait to share. Both were yummy! Looking forward to trying their build your own charcuterie board.

My friend and I stopped by for dinner after she traveled hours to get here to visit. It wasn't…read moreworth the stop. We shared some street corn and the chips were over cooked and greasy. I had a Cesar salad that had chunks of the ends of the lettuce - annoying. And whatever seasoning that was on the chicken didn't go with the vibe of the salad and was dry as a bone. My friend ordered seared scallops which came thrown on top of a cartoon like pile of fries. She didn't have time to complain because the waitress was out to ask us how it was before we had a bite (the runner brought the food). When she finally came back to ask if we needed boxes - my friend explained the issues with the inedible scallops. The waitress said the owner was there and would come talk to us. The owner didn't come out, a manager never came, and the waitress dropped the bill off and walked away. She came back with the machine to run cards - no apology, no please come back another time ... nothing. I am from Maynard and was embarrassed that this is what happened.

Arriving for a concert right down the street from the venue, 6:30 with a show at 8, dinner was…read morecalled for, simple one page menu. Disappointment soon settled in as chowder was not available, stuck with lighter options, chose the watermelon salad. Super crunch, fresh arugula too. No beer/liquor needed tonight, stuck with the water. Waiter was very attentive from being seated to paying for the tab. Street parking is the best bet. Nice and quiet, no need to raise your voice to talk with your friends.