Shirley

I'm crazy for pastrami -- the problem is that it's very hard to find good pastrami around here. So…read moreI'm very glad to have stumbled onto Orleans. Their pastrami sandwich is one of the best I've had in years -- nice, lean meat, perfectly toasted bread with good sauerkraut and mustard. I was there for a late lunch and the place was almost empty. The waitress was very nice and helpful. I'll go back soon.

Food was good, service and vibes were awesome. Our waitress (Jess) was superb and very welcoming…read moreand friendly.

Crispy buffalo chicken dumplings

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Orange Chicken Bowl

Elm Street Taproom

3.7(128 reviews)

What a dang good taproom!!! They have a wonderful large beer and drink selection. All of the food…read morehad reasonable portions. It was delicious!! This is the type of place you come to time and time again, not because it's the best food around but because it is reliable their options for everyone and overall, it just has good energy. Great spot for a date or to catch up with friends! Parking is difficult to find, but there are a few public lots around with cheap rates.

I stop by here a lot and it's always a great time with good food drinks and vibes. It's definitely…read moregood to have a reservation as sometimes it fills up quickly while other days you can walk in. Service is always super attentive and helpful though! I was introduced to elm street by a friend and have been coming back since. I always love the chicken & bacon Caesar salad or the waffle fries with the dipping sauces. They have a large selection of beer and cocktails so this place has a little something for everyone to enjoy. I will say the only little thing is it can get very loud and hard to hear sometimes once it gets busy.

Inside

Fried cheese curds

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Entrance

Boston Burger - Somerville

3.8(1k reviews)

0.0 mi•Davis Square

A must-try burger place for burger enthusiasts! This is a very casual but solid spot to grab a…read moreburger, with a very extensive menu and lots of combos for everyone's taste. I LOVED my gravy train burger- the cheese curds were thick, salty, and had a nice bite and smothered in gravy with a thick patty. Our service was great too! Super welcoming workers and shout out to our waiter Ryan. He was really friendly and I couldn't be happier with our experience. A cozy spot in Davis Square, and it has me already thinking of my next burger!

I think the owners need to send in some mystery diners and see if the customar experience is what…read morethey think it is. This place has all the Hallmarks that is good depending on who is working that night. And that is the beginning of the end for a lot of places.

The King - very good!

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Big Papi

Five Horses Tavern

3.8(918 reviews)

We were part of a large group (12 diners) for a pre-wedding dinner/party…read more Except for the couple getting married, I believe the rest of our party were the only out-of-towners dining that evening. This is a pub-type atmosphere with a full-service, large bar serving cocktail specials and a gazillion draft beer options. There is a street-side patio if you wish to watch the people and cars at Davis Square. Five Horses serves American comfort food, and they do a pretty good job serving up their offerings. I ordered the steak tips, and they were OK. They were served Med/rare, as ordered, but they did need a bit more seasoning. Plus one ordered a steak salad, and it was OK. They were pretty frugal with the protein, and it came with an abundance of tomatoes. Another guest split a cobb salad it arrived without some ingredients, like bacon. Other diners stated that their dinners were excellent, so 4 stars seems about right. Even though they were very busy, our table was well taken care of throughout the evening. If I lived here, this would be in my rotation for a brew or two, catch a game, and enjoy a burger.

I try not to post negative reviews but I do not recommend the flank steak. I saw it (flank steak,…read morechimmichurri sauce, mashed potatoes, and broccoli) at $29 and said I haven't ordered a steak in while, let's treat myself. Boy was I disappointed, it was literally four tiny slices of beef, about a ladle and a half of mashed potatoes (flavor was great but the texture was dry and it was hard to swallow), and the broccoli was broccoli. The steak was cooked to my liking (rare) but it was room temp and I would describe that serving size as maybe the equivalent of a medallion. Everything else our table ordered (pizza, shepherd's pie, and a burger) looked great but the flank steak is not it y'all. However the service was top notch and will definitely go back, just won't order the flank steak next time!

Eye catching tap handle display

Biscuits and gravy with mimosa flight.

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Menu with my dirty martini and husband's Negroni

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

3.9(800 reviews)

0.2 mi•Davis 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!

Diner booth seating

Onion Pakora

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Kashmiri Devilled Eggs ($12)

Tilde

4.6(21 reviews)

0.4 mi•North Cambridge

Couldn't be a sweeter nook: community art, vinyl, knit night, live music, and the down to earth…read moreexcellence in service Cambridge is known for. The pride and care shines in the food and the faces.

Tilde is a nice cozy neighborhood spot! Truly a iykyk kinda spot. Their staff are always very sweet…read more& welcoming. They make pleasant conversation with customers and are always in a lovely mood. I generally love their lattes! They always do a great job making them not too sweet. If you're feeling experimental, their homemade lavender syrup is divine. Their croissants are decent but would taste much better slightly warmed. They sometimes taste as if they've been out for too long. Otherwise for the drinks & cozy vibes, I would definitely recommend them giving them a visit.

Almond Croissant

Seating

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Vibes

Avenue Kitchen + Bar

4.5(176 reviews)

0.6 mi

We got a couple of their Detroit style pizzas and they couldn't have been more delicious. Service…read morewas quick and friendly. Good, casual vibe. Looking forward to going back, particularly when the outdoor seating is open.

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!

Pizza and beet salad

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Espresso Martini and rum punch

Spoke Wine Bar

4.2(299 reviews)

0.2 mi•Davis Square

•$$$

Very original and delicious food... the chef knows what they're doing. Good atmosphere, even…read morebetter food. Highly recommend the Enoki cakes & the wood ear salad... yum

AMBIANCE: nice dimly lit place, good for dates or nights out!…read more SERVICE: 10/10, our servers were lovely :) FOOD: recommend -enoki cake: texture was a standout, felt like a crispy rice cake! flavor wasn't very harmonious though, the table thought it was really salty -pork chop: was super good, melt in your mouth type fatty pork! sauce was the perfect amount of sweetness -eggplant dip: bread texture was perfect chewiness, dip was a little salty but still good not bad not great -sunchoke donuts: pretty good crispy-outside-soft-inside texture, the flavors just didn't feel harmonious at all -monkfish scallop: texture was just like scallop! not bad but nothing stood out wouldn't recommend -burrata: was bland and texture wasn't amazing -crudo: came with sliced fish with tangerine pieces, flavor wasn't harmonious/enjoyable at all for the whole table overall probably wouldn't go back :( the experience with ambiance and service was perfect, the food was a big letdown, can probably find a more enjoyable wine bar with better food and drink balance

Mocktails

Mocktail made to order

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Root beer ice cream

The Burren

3.5(606 reviews)

Came here for the St. Patrick's Day festivities. Bought a ticket for the 5 pm show and was…read moreinitially displeased with the reduced menu options (no "regular" shepherds pie). That said, I found happiness with the corned beef and cabbage; specifically the corned beef and the carrots. They were top notch. Excellent venue for intimate music and an awesome craft beer selection.

The Burren is a neighborhood institution, as well as supposedly the most romantic spot in…read moreSomerville for all the first dates and meet-cutes it's hosted. Seriously. Boston.com dubbed it the "Love Pub" (the article is a hoot and, for once, not hidden behind a paywall). When we went in early February, the Burren was indeed decked out in its best Valentine's Day finery, with on-theme drink specials. The wooden benches were not super comfortable. The food is your standard bar/pub options with an Irish twist (beef Guinness stew, shepherd pie), and come in various shades of fried battered gold. We went with the basket of fries, which I loved - perfect wedge shape, nice crispiness - though the Brussel sprouts were so doused in sauce that I couldn't discern any other flavor. There's a front bar area and a back with live music. Overall, it's a dive bar fit for any number of occasions but, if you're coming by car on Fri-Sat, highly recommend coming early so you can find a spot in this neighborhood. There are some parking lots on Grove as well as metered options further down Elm.

The backroom

Shepherds Pie

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Foundry on Elm

3.5(883 reviews)

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Foundry on Elm boasts a wide variety of elevated classics on their menu, without being too…read moreoverwhelming or overly large. The restaurant is cute and was packed on Friday night, and for good reason. The drinks were very good- especially their martinis and specialty cocktails. They had a fun Earth Day drink as well, which they plant a tree for every drink sold. I had the chicken sandwich with a side Caesar, which was really moist and flavorful. It had an aioli on the chicken that was really delicious. The Caesar was also super good. Their grilled cheese with honey is incredible, and while simple, it was definitely the star of the show at our table! We loved foundry, it had elevated comfort food and everything was really good. Our waiter was particularly funny and made the whole experience great.

Used to be okay and then ribeye has been sometimes good. Today for the second time too below…read moreaverage. Bummer. And Hamburger charred. :( even fries not the same. Respect how hard it is. But sad meal - Hate to say it -