Apparently, according to our waitress, their smash burgers outsell their signature fried chicken…read moresandwiches. So I had to try one, and made it a double. SB Smash Burger with fries, with special sauce, American cheese, shredded lettuce, sesame bun, $13.75 + $5 for double = $18.75 It's a very nice burger, with a a well-toasted sesame seed bun and shredded lettuce giving it a nice texture. But it's all about the cheese, lots of American cheese, so it's sort of one note, flavor-wise. Not that that's a bad thing, who doesn't love creamy American cheese on a burger? But if you are looking for more interesting or beefy flavors, this isn't really your burger. The fries are very good! I would order it again, but next time I'll probably get a chicken sandwich. Outdoor seating is reasonably pleasant, despite the busy street. No validation for parking.

This review comes a little bit late but this very awesome establishment with a cool vibe, located…read morein The Kendall section of Boston deserves to be mentioned. I dined here end of May. I decided to eat here because it was walking distance to the Hampton Inn Cambridge hotel that we stayed at and because it was listed as a casual chicken place. This restaurant is not as casual in the way I thought it would be. They accept reservations and luckily we made them because it got crowded within the half hour that we arrived. It also has a nice bar in the middle of the restaurant. It was four of us who came here to dine. This place has more than chicken. They have a very diverse menu. The drinks that we ordered to start with were delicious. For our meal. We shared the sesame crusted tuna & crispy rice, which I recommend because it was so good! Ordered as meals was the Piri Piri Chicken which was delicious and moist and it came with rosemary fries, the umami bowl which had carrots, kale, mushroom, togarashi and ginger-miso sauce. I don't know what togarashi is, but I do know that the Umami bowl was very very good. The shrimp & lenguini fra diavolo, white cheddar shells (Mac n cheese) and the coq au vin frites were equally as delicious. Everything ordered was amazing and the wait staff attentive. I highly recommend them!

This is my first time here and I hope it won't be my last. The atmosphere is calm cool and very…read morefriendly- the food is so good and filling :) I recommend the Hot Pocket appetizer and the Kingstown salad with seared tuna. Everyone was so kind and helpful :) I wish to thank the staff who worked this shift today 8-29-26 1:30pm Thank you everyone for an amazing and memorable experience

Ordered takeout from here and it was decent. I wouldn't say there was anything astounding, but I…read morehad a solid meal that was pretty filling. I ordered the Flat Patty Burger and it comes with fries: Flat Patty Burger ($19) - This burger comes with 2 patties and a side of fries. In today's market, $19 for that isn't too bad, and the burger was THICK. The two patties had butter and herb flavor, but probably could have done with a touch more salt. Still, each bit was satisfyingly meaty and full. It also came with melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a cajun aioli which was pretty tasty. There were a few pickles on the side which was a nice addition as well. All in all, a filling and tasty burger that hits the spot when you want something meaty and carb-loaded. I've had better burgers but I've also had worse ones. This comes in at "above average" for the herbs and butter on the meat as well as the amount of food you get for the price. Not a bad meal!

One of our go-to places whenever I come back to Boston! I like their dinner menu way more than…read moretheir brunch menu. We were in town and luckily it was a Monday, and Black Lamb has $2 "Two Buck Shuck" Oysters available everyday until 5pm and all day on Monday! We usually start off with oysters, littleneck clams, and tuna crudo, and their cornbread! The cornbread is served in this iron skillet and it's just so yummy! The steak tartare is pretty solid too! My favorite is the Lamb Burger! The lamb burger comes with calabrian chili whipped feta, pickled onion, arugula! I love lamb and this was a perfectly gamey! For dessert, you have to get the Milk and Cookies! These cookies are warm and delicious, and you can share it with your table! I've also come here for drink and it's fun to catch up with friends or family over a cocktail. The hostess and waiters were really nice to help us set up a table towards the front where it wasn't too busy! They were also accommodating when we had a large reservation and were very attentive. Overall, really solid spot! Sometimes it does get a little loud, but I've always had a great time!

To be honest I didn't expect too much but I am still thinking about this meal the next day…read more.. I got the mussels plate - super flavorful green curry, and a very generous amount of mussels (and for $21? Damn). I need to come back just for this dish. Paired well with the ostreida martini (and I'm don't typically get martinis). My friend got the lamb burger, reports it was good but the fries were too salty. Our server was very nice and we didn't wait too long for anything. The patio setup was also not too tight and perfect for people watching.

Went to SJs in the spring of 2026, for a Tasting Collective, tasting menu event…read more On a week night, we were welcome with great service and in the large space close to South Station The owner/chef gave a talk back about the opening of higher end version of her Oklahoma inspired comfort food. some of the course served, Sweet Onion Tarte Tatin, creme fraiche, mache, it was very light and loved the creme fraiche Tuna Crudo, crispy capers, mushroom soy, citrus, shallot, The capers and shallot compliment the tuna Butternut Squash & Celeriac Agnolotti, rosemary chili brown, pine nut gremolata, The flavorful sauce made me want to have bread with it. I love the location, food quality, ambiance, and service. If you are interested in learning more about Tasting Collective, direct message me about a discount for membership.

We stopped in for a quick bite while waiting for the next bus at South Station. There was a menu…read morefor midday bites from 2-6 pm that we wanted to take advantage of. This included $1 raw oysters, chicken wings, and pretzel bites. All of which were fantastic! The oysters were very fresh and came with small bottles of vinaigrette and a green jalapeño sauce that you could add to your liking. The chicken wings were in a sweet, sticky, Asian sauce that was delicious. 6 came in an order for $12. Lastly, the pretzel bites were pillowy & warm and served with a yummy cheese sauce and a spicy mustard, also for $10. With the food, I had a very good red sangria. The servers were so nice and responsive. Would definitely come back here again, and being walking distance from south station, makes an excellent stop for a bite to eat.

There are plenty of places in Boston that can make a good burger. What is much harder to find is a…read morerestaurant that feels like it couldn't exist anywhere else. I'd heard Waverly had one of the better burgers around, so when a friend was visiting for Sail Boston, we made the short trip off the more traveled streets to see if it lived up to the reputation. I'm glad we did. Waverly is tucked away on a quiet side street in Charlestown, and that's part of the charm. The dining room is small, warm, and comfortably lived in. Nothing about it feels manufactured. The decor has an old soul without feeling dated, almost like it has been there longer than it actually has. Later I learned that's intentional. The restaurant takes its name from the historic Waverly House, a grand Charlestown hotel from the 1800s, and was designed to capture the feeling of the neighborhood's historic brownstones rather than chase the latest restaurant trend. The room felt like it belonged to Charlestown. Most of the people inside looked like they could walk home after dinner. That's the kind of place I always hope to find when visiting a neighborhood, somewhere that serves the people who live there first, and everyone else second. We asked for a window table, and the staff happily accommodated us. It's a small gesture, but one that made us feel welcomed instead of processed. The burger justified the trip on its own. I added the sunny-side-up egg, but the real star was the bacon-onion jam. It pulled everything together without overpowering the beef. The burger itself was tender, the sesame brioche somehow managed to hold everything together, and I appreciated the choice of Vermont white cheddar and Grillo's pickles. Those aren't flashy ingredients, they're just the right ones. Seeing Downeast Cider on tap certainly didn't hurt either. What impressed me most wasn't that Waverly was trying to reinvent the neighborhood burger. It wasn't. It simply executed it exceptionally well, with enough confidence to let good ingredients and thoughtful choices do the talking. Charlestown wouldn't just lose a burger if Waverly disappeared. It would lose one of those neighborhood places that quietly makes a neighborhood feel like itself. You come for a well executed meal, but you leave feeling like you've experienced a small piece of Charlestown. Places like that are a lot harder to replace than a good menu.

Was in town for the marathon. Went a bit out of our way to visit this restaurant for brunch on…read moreSunday, the day before the marathon as part of my carb loading plan for the race. I really, really, REALLY wanted pancakes. The website said brunch goes until 3. We get there at 2:50. They said they were no longer serving brunch and they've moved to their limited menu, because brunch ends at 3. You can imagine the puzzled look on our faces when they told us it ended at 3pm but it's still 2:50pm. They said we would have been fine if we were 5 minutes earlier. Weird that 2:45 is fine but 2:50 is not. We were annoyed, to say the least. But we were hungry, we didn't know what else was around, we needed to eat, and it already took us 30 minutes to get here in an Uber. Two guys came in after us, also before 3, who were also really excited for brunch. They too were shut down. We ordered off the limited menu. It was okay. It was fine. But that's not the point. If brunch ends at 2:45, then say it ends at 2:45. Don't say it ends at 3pm and then shut people down because it secretly closes earlier. I get that you guys want to switch the kitchen over and prep for dinner, but serve the food you say you're going to serve at the time you're going to serve them. Nobody came in after us and the other party that was also in before 3, so it's not like there was some never ending rush of people trying to get brunch. I also don't recall anyone else coming in before we left probably an hour. Poor communication and poor customer service.

Really enjoyed our dinner at Stephanie's on Newbury. We started with a watermelon cocktail, which…read morewas super refreshing and a perfect drink for a warm Boston day. The Cast Iron Spinach & Artichoke Dip was also a great way to start the meal. It was warm, creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. For our mains, we tried the Flat Iron Steak Frites, Stephi's Rice Bowl with tofu, and the Vodka Margherita Chicken Parmesan. Everything was really good, but the chicken parm was definitely the standout. It is absolutely massive, easily enough for two people to share, and really satisfying. The steak frites were also very good, and the rice bowl with tofu was a nice lighter option that still had plenty of flavor. Great location right on Newbury Street, a fun atmosphere, and generous portions. Definitely a nice spot to stop for a meal while exploring Back Bay.

Could you please ask your staff to stop disposing of trash directly onto the alley roadway? We…read morefrequently see liquids, ice, food waste, and other debris being dumped on the alley road instead of in the large trash receptacle. This practice is contributing to the rat problem in the alley and creating unnecessary sanitation issues. It is also likely to damage the newly paved road over time, as repeated dumping of water and other liquids can accelerate deterioration and lead to potholes. It would be a great service to the community if you would stop this practice right away.

I walked here from the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center for lunch. The wasn't many…read morepeople here at the time so there was no wait. The food was really good. We got the loaded tater tots which were essentially giant fired mashed potato balls and they were delicious. I also got the Ahi Tuna Stacks which were really delightful and the wontons were really nice and crisp with a good amount of tuna in it! The atmosphere is cool, the service was fine, nothing particularly great nor bad about the service and there is some street parking here. Overall, I'd recommend it as a good lunch spot and walkable from the convention center.

We stopped by for dinner on December 7,2025 and were very disappointed. Perhaps it was an off-day,…read morebut the food was definitely was disappointing. My wife ordered the chicken pot pie. What she got was essentially mashed potatoes in a pie crust. No chicken or vegetables. I got the braised short rib and it was dry and fatty. My son got the Teriyaki Steak Bowl is was so so and the rice was cold. We did get the loaded tater tots, which were fine, but honestly I don't see what everyone is excited about. The service was very good and the staff polite, but we went to this restaurant based on their claim of "Our seasonal menus are approachable, carefully crafted and consist of fresh, home-spun American fare skillfully led by our Director of Culinary Operations, Chef Chris Bauers". I think Chris Bauers must have been out because the food was certainly not carefully crafted or fresh. I would let this go, but as I went through my old receipts, I had to let them know that you aren't living up to your claim. Come on guys. Mashed potatoes in a crust passing as a chicken pot pie? If you put it on the menu, make sure you know how to make it.

Thiago was a goated server! Food was amazing. We shared pizza, pasta, and salad. Waiters were…read moresuper friendly!!

My friends treated me to dinner after attending a play at the Huntington Theatre…read more Ambiance and waitstaff were excellent. Appetizers included sweet potato flautas, green beans and dumplings. Great!! I had an espresso martini and my entree was pork chop with kale.. Food was very good especially my surprise chocolate birthday cake. Nice time!! Fantastic restaurant!!