We went to Brix Grill about a week ago, and this place never disappoints! We sat at the bar for…read moredrinks, apps, and dinner, and Evelyn was our bartender. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and perfectly paced without ever rushing us. The drinks were well-crafted and delicious. We loved the crab cakes and wings as appetizers -- the crab cakes were so generous they could easily be a full meal. For dinner, we both had the Brix Burger, cooked perfectly with a great char and tons of flavor. I love the cozy vibe while still being able to watch the game. Even when it gets busy, the service stays excellent. The whole staff is friendly and attentive. We can't recommend Brix Grill enough -- and if you go, ask for Evelyn!

Reasonably okay lunch spot but dinner wasn't great. I will give them credit, they are trying... but…read morethe cocktails with a burnt piece of rosemary for a "smoked" flavor were absolutely terrible (first time in my life I didnt finish a cocktail). It was like drinking liquid used to extinguish a burning christmas tree. (also this was paired with a fruity pink drink....not really a great combo) Dinner was overall fine but nothing really to right home about, crab cakes were great but the fried calamari had zero salt on it and was a bit chewy. The chicken florentine wasn't bad but it was not a thinly pounded or sliced piece of chicken that was pan fried....it was a whole breaded chicken breast that was deep fried. The service was good but it didnt make up for the food being just okay.

Finally a place in Andover that stays open later, reminds us a little bit of a NYC lounge, and was…read morea perfect date night away from the kids (also no kids were in the lounge). Only missing the impromptu dance floor up front as the DJ came on. The service was amazing, and maybe it also made a difference that it's hard to find good service anywhere around here. Decent cocktails and food too...I highly recommend the smokehouse if you like bourbon!

What a delight! Intimate feel, interesting decor, wonderful service. Background music was present…read morebut did not insert itself as competitor to conversation. And we interacted with neighboring tables on both sides to recommend (when asked) the oysters, and when one received a drink with a big smoke bubble that created a magical flow of smoke when it burst. French inspired drinks and food were fantastic and interesting. The French 75 menu was so interesting-- choose your flavor and your bubbles. I tried two, the classic with rosé was so pretty, and the honey lavender with base level champagne was delicious. The raw oysters were to die for! Perfect little pop of acidity with other flavors delicately added and perfectly balanced. The oysters Rockefeller were also perfectly delicious. The foie gras is not something I would normally eat, but my boyfriend loves that stuff so we went with it. I enjoyed it more than he did. It was not a classic foie gras, it was smoother with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor. Eating it with the fig jam and "light as clouds" toast made it absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every minute and mouthful--would definitely seek this place out again even though I live an hour away! We enjoyed ourselves too much to take pictures!

Busy place, recommend a reservation, although reservations are so easy, I would always start with…read moreone. Went with the Tenderloin Tip which were perfectly prepared and accompanied with fries and green beans. The Old Fashion was good but lacking the craft ice that really makes an Old Fashion or any cocktail needing us. The noise level was high, but nothing out of the ordinary for a tavern. At the end of the day the food was awesome and the dining room had great energy.

This place was amazing! Our server was kind and knowledgeable. My child is Celiac and I am gluten…read moreintolerant and our server was very accommodating and understanding. We loved everything we ordered, but what we enjoyed the most is that they had so many choices that were GF and those things we picked, were delicious! Place looked clean, service was quick and everyone was kind. I wish I would have taken pictures of all our food. We had the trio dil appetizer, Margherita flatbread, and chicken milanese. 10/10 recommended!

So we walked in and it was cute and a great atmosphere. Made you feel like everybody was a regular…read morein fact people thought we had been there many times before.. We sat down and we got a cocktail. I had a boulevardier and my husband had a missunderstood mule using misunderstood whiskey. We started with the oysters from Canada, Maine, and Duxbury, Massachusetts . All delicious I say skip the hot sauce and the cocktail sauce and try just a little bit of the vinegar. First three things we got were the Jimmy Nardello peppers that were stuffed with sausage and had an amazing ricotta spread that they were on top of then we also had the crab and corn beignets . The special that they had right now was the crab dip with the potato chips are only complaint that there wasn't more. We kinda liked it a lot.. Jesse was our main server, who is fantastic supported by all of the rest of the staff you would've never thought that we had a moment not being taken care of. They thought something took a little long so they brought us some dessert. It was delicious. After moving back here after 15 years away, this is one of the first restaurants we thought about going to on the regular so we can't wait to go back . No, really we're coming back Chef Michael. You're doing an amazing job.

Nice place for drinks and oysters in downtown Andover. The interior is smaller than I expected…read morejudging by the outside, but the atmosphere is cozy with soft lighting and minimalistic decor. The bar has plenty of space, even when it's full. The restrooms are outside the restaurant but not too far. The bartenders were very attentive. I tried the Maple Manhattan and Violet Lemon Drop from the cocktail menu and enjoyed both. The oysters were excellent--very fresh and flavorful--although I one of my sauce containers was empty when I got my plate. I tried one each of the six available ranging from Massachusetts to Maine to Canada and each had a unique flavor accurately described by the menu. The dinner menu is rather limited. I had the crispy halibut sandwich was okay. I wish the piece of halibut had been thicker, but it was nice and crispy without having too much batter. The fries that came with it were a bit overcooked in my opinion. If I were to come back for dinner I'd try one of the entrees instead of a sandwich. Overall pleased with my experience and I will be back!

We ate at the North Andover location last night with another couple. Reservations were easy and our…read moretable was available when we arrived. As with the Andover location, the service was excellent, the menu compelling, the cocktails generous, and the food beautifully and competently prepared. We would love to continue patronizing both locations, but they both suffer from the same issue - an overly loud environment ... so much ambient noise , that conversation was more than difficult. The server said that week nights weren't so loud, but that limits options. As much as we'd love to go back, the noise factor will likely prevent us from doing so. Others have complained about this issue - maybe management can do something to ameliorate the din.

Very modern, we went there on a Saturday night no reservations needed. We ordered a charcuterie…read moreboard & fried calamari for appetizers and my main course was chicken parmesan. The charcuterie boars was very good, a good variety of meats, cheese, olives and other foods. The fried calamari was cooked perfect. When you over fry calamari, it's chewy, this wasnt. Portions were plentiful. My chicken parm was plentiful as well served with rigatoni. Sauce or gravy was good.

Have gotten food delivered twice and was very happy…read more First of all, the packaging makes you feel very bougie indeed, with beautiful, colorful boxes and containers. The Naanza is absolutely delicious, every flavor is bursting through and the textures are perfection, would highly recommend. The chopped kachumber salad was very fresh. The yogurt bombs were funky and a little spicy. Overall, really enjoyed eating food that's out of the ordinary and again, highly recommend the nannza!

One of the most unique restaurants I've visited. The presentation of the food and drinks was as…read morepretty as the colorful interior. For drinks I ordered the lychee martini and chai-tini buzz. The lychee martini was a little too sweet and the chai martini was too milky for my liking. There are a lot of interesting cocktails on the menu so I'd like to try something different next time. For food I ordered the Samosa Bliss and the iron pan (kadhai) hit with paneer and a side of garlic naan. The samosas were delicious: crispy on the outside and well-seasoned on the inside with a tangy sauce. The paneer was excellent in terms of portion size and texture. I would have preferred basmati rice with the entree instead of the yellow rice and more garlic on the naan, but overall it was a satisfying meal. There isn't a dessert menu but they have a case with a variety of Indian sweets. Service was very attentive and felt like you were eating at a family's home. Lots of nearby street parking. As with many older New England buildings, the entrance is a little tight and has a few steps so it may be difficult for some people to enter. I look forward to visiting again!

We went to La Fina and had the opportunity to enjoy their Dine Out menu. The ambiance inside the…read morerestaurant was lovely with dim lights. Our waiter, Colin, was attentive and friendly. The 3-course meal was delicious. Our steaks were cooked to perfection and dessert was a sweet ending to our meal. I would definitely recommend making a reservation since it was quite busy on Saturday night.

A perfect early summer evening - we were seated inside but with the Nana doors open it felt like we…read morewere on the patio. Loved it. Great service and our food was excellent. Tuna poke was fresh and well prepared- delicious. We had the bone in filet and tuna steak. Both perfectly prepared.

Very welcoming fun spot the team was very nice and personable. They have a food menu but we were…read morethere for some cocktails and music .

They hold $75 on your card! They say it says it on the menu. It does on the 3rd page. What if I…read moredon't make it to the 3rd page! It doesn't say an amount. The waitress said you only need a card to start the tab never mentioned pre authorization! What a joke! The chicken tenders were dry! The coke tasted like it came from an old boot! The DJ was the only thing right in this place!

Great live music, the owner Lisa is so accommodating- the vibe is friendly with good crowds. Pub…read morefood is the menu with a nice variety-something for anyone! Check it out, something going on almost every night-my favorite is the bands on Saturday night but they also have Karaoke other nights. "Goods times a happnin at The Tav"!

Great local bar to hang out in! The customers are very friendly and the food is well prepared and…read moreservice is very good with the bar maid top notch and very likeable! Karaoke on Tuesday and Thursday is great. The KDJ is right on! My friends and I are becoming regulars! Plenty of parking spaces on nearby streets and there is a free off street parking lot 4 or 5 buildings up. It does get busier on Thursday PM, after 9:00PM with a great "Bouncer" at the entrance, a calm and orderly decorum to the bar. He is very friendly and is in command...Excellent!!! It is more low key on Tuesday. Very nice atmosphere and a nice place to go to for good food, nice locals and Karaoke fun!

Loved our meal last night! We made a reservation same day and were seated right away! Our waitress…read morewas extremely friendly and made sure we had everything we needed! Cocktails were great and the meatballs were great with the sweet ricotta! The chicken LaRosa was honestly a show stopper. The sauce was on the lighter side and creamy and the chicken was still tender and crispy. The vongole was great as well! I love a thicker noodle with clams so I really enjoyed it! I did opt out of the chili flakes on it just cause I'm a bit or miss with spice! Overall, it was a great dinner and we are definitely looking forward to going back very soon!

I was raised in this town and will never go back to this over priced privileged staff dump…read more Staff are so privileged here they turn away seating and business mid day and all sit on their phones (5 at least) behind a curtain in middle of restaurant because of the air conditioning and will not serve customers. I can't believe the owners let this happen. Never again and will find a new caterer as well. So long jerks. You won't get a penny from my company again!