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.

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!

Such a great venue for watching a show. The bar was great entertainment before hand as well…read more I ordered some thing from down the street and brought it and ate it at the bar, which was kind of fun.

The Tack Room's menu is pretty interesting with a lot of things I don't usually see combined…read moretogether. Today I gave it a try and felt that it was good in some areas and just ok in others. Overall the food tasted pretty healthy despite having pork belly and chorizo. The seasoning was definitely on the lighter side, where the french onion soup was tasting pretty close to an extremely light broth. Tried the cassoulet which I've heard of before but never seen on a menu. It was very hearty but also a but bland. Pulled pork and pork belly seemed to have zero salt. Duck leg confit also very bland. It was cooked well but just bland. The dishes with citrus were quite tasty. Beets and arugala salad very good, good quality goat cheese. Alligator chorizo grilled oysters surprisingly good. Never had alligator chorizo before but it was crispy and not fatty even though it resembled bacon visually. The oysters were small, even more small in comparison to the chorizo but it was a good bite. I would recommend skipping the clam chowder, french onion soup (not really caramelized onions to be honest), and the cassoulet unless you feel empowered to salt your own food. The clientele was definitely in the 60+ range. Nothing wrong with that obviously but tastes change with age and maybe thats why the seasoning was so light. Today there were just two wait staff for the whole place. Seemed understaffed and it took almost thirty minutes for food to come out. Waiting for the check took about fifteen minutes. Staff was nice but definitely overloaded. Today was a holiday though.

Uncommonly kind and friendly service! Great burgers, drinks, and atmosphere on the outdoor patio.read more

Great food service and drinks. Something for everyone on the drink and food menus…read more I was surprised at the high end drink concoctions they had. Our server was fun and didn't give us a hard time for closing the place down.

We visited Oak Barrel Tavern as a party of four and the experience was just okay. I put myself on…read morethe waitlist before driving 30 minutes, not realizing that they run both a reservation system and a waitlist at the same time. Even though we were first on the waitlist when we arrived, we still ended up waiting another 20 minutes while several parties who arrived after us were seated before us. There were three girls working the front desk. They were pleasant, but they seemed pretty confused and unsure of how the waitlist was supposed to work, which didn't make the wait any easier. Our waitress was very friendly, and the service at the table was good. The food itself was fine, but nothing really stood out. The children's juice box being $4 definitely caught my attention. It felt a bit steep for what it was. Overall, it was a pretty average experience. We decided to skip dessert and went across the street instead. I wouldn't rush back, but it wasn't terrible. Just not particularly memorable.

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.

High quality cuisine, incredibly attentive staff, consistently excellent service . . . 5 stars for…read moreone of the best restaurants in Marlborough.

superb dive bar with best fish and chips around…read more cold longnecks and great fried food - crunchy onion rings and wings deliver waitstaff are friendly and patient with kids doing dinner and also with grownup children loading up the table with beer bottles at night burgers are a weak spot and not advised

The lake is gorgeous…read more I don't think they are seating people outside right now, although they could be. Inside is very dark and dingy, enormous fly flying around. Menu is super basic, takes a long time to find anything to eat here. Settled on an iced tea, fish sandwich, and side salad. Iced tea was solid, fish sandwich was good, but the bun was lacking. Salad was low brow, but tasty enough, homemade blue cheese dressing, not offensive. The place could use a cleaning, and some feminine energy, and the menu needs a lot of help, if we are going to move away from seed oils. No need to rush back. But if I do come back, I will probably have dessert only, which looked decent.

We had a fantastic dining experience at Coach Grill in Wayland! From start to finish, the service…read morewas excellent--attentive, professional, and well-timed. The ambiance was also great for a date night. Cozy, intimate, and warm. The menu has some great touches that you don't see everywhere; we particularly appreciated the selection of half-bottles of wine, which was perfect for pairing. We started with the oysters, which were incredibly fresh and delicious. We also tried the crab cake--while the texture was a little soft, it was very flavorful and seasoned well. For the main course: * The Filet Mignon: Cooked to absolute perfection. * The Crab-Crusted Haddock: My husband greatly enjoyed this dish; it was a real standout. If you're looking for a high-quality meal with top-tier service in the area, I highly recommend stopping here. We will definitely be back!

Coach Grill is a fun place for a casual or nice night out…read more Ambiance/Atmosphere: busy, social, and LOUD! Not for intimate dinners. The place is busy and happening. Dark wood, old school vibe. Waiters in classic attire. Nice closed off entry way to avoid massive drafts and precipitation if the weather is bad. Somewhat tight seating between tables. Website recommends dressy casual or business casual, discourages t-shirts, but quite a few folks not following the dress codes. Not so stuffy they'd make you wear a sports coat they have on hand. Service: Fair - not good or great though not awful. Attentive server we had, knowledgable, relatable. Often long periods between seeing her during a prime time dinner reservation. Not a lot of assistants coming by, mostly people delivering food or fill water, didn't have much capacity or scope to help otherwise except to see if they could find our server. Food: Some big hits and some very decent misses. French onion soup a hit. Standard solid execution. Oysters were shucked okay. A little bit more broken shell than I'd like at that price, but more importantly often dry and without the brine. A couple were annihilated in the shucking. Caesar salad was dry without any dressing in sight, didn't have much flavor except for the anchovies which were way too potent without dressing. Crab crusted haddock was a big hit. Delicious. Filet was good. Beef Wellington very good. Perfect beef, very flaky pastry, sauce was excellent -- not over or under seasoned - and juicy mushroom caps. Salmon was fine. Creamed spinach we ordered they ran out of and we didn't get notified until right before entrees came out. Bummer. Mashed potatoes were sad -- tasted like they were powdered from a box. Very little butter, under-seasoned, watery. Didn't finish half of it. Drink: Decent wine list. Not as extensive as I was expecting given their awards. Prices were often pretty high. 6oz and 9oz pours for some inexpensive by the glass wines was shocking. Some good deals to be had in the Portugal/Italian sections. Price: High for the value, food, and service. Really wanted to give the place 4 stars but the constellation of missteps, disappointments, and price for the experience... just couldn't do it!

Very tasty. Generous portions…read more First time trying this restaurant. We got take out. Tried the chicken karage (huge portions), shrimp tempura (5), Tod mun goong app (very tasty chicken and shrimp nugget) my favorite. Pad See Ew came with generous portion of grill pork - tasty. Ba Mee Nam is a wonton soup ramen noodle (wonton has shrimp and chicken). Choice of grilled pork or chicken, generous portion of meat. Packed nicely for takeout. Broth was very nice. It is so nice Chinese broccoli was in several of our dishes, perfectly cooked and crunchy. What a treat. Khao Kha Moon - save for another meal, rice dish with braised pork and veggies and egg. Restaurant interior is very simple but cozy. Will definitely order again.

Horrible experience. Went on Friday about 4:30pm. Not too busy, should have been great service…read more Instead, the waitress was a young teenager who couldn't remember orders, would not stop interrupting me and my client asking if we wanted to order more food. To get a second beverage was hard. Waitress would see empty drinks but not ask. I had to get up to find her and ask for drink. At the end, the food I ordered to go was not in the bag. I was charged for everything and even gave a 20% tip because I felt bad for a kid waitress. BUT then trying to call and talk to a manager about getting the food I paid for went bad. No one spoke English Friday or Saturday. There was no manager and I was told I have to speak the owner Harry. However, they would not provide contact info for Harry or any way to communicate with Harry.

This place is hands down my favorite viet restaurant ever! Im from ny metropolitan area and i can…read morestill vouch for this place being my absolute fav! The brisket pho (i get mine w extra meat) is soul touching warm and delish. Their pork spring rolls have that bbq smoked meat flav filled w crunchy vegs, andd my another fav is their viet crepe filled w char grilled pork and shrimp is the best you'll get. Weve brought friends from jersey and long island and they still rave about this place.

Hadn't been back in quite some time, back to being my favorite place for lunch. Maybe if more…read morepeople show up on Fridays they will be open more days for lunch. An excellent bowl of Pho, I finished the broth before all the noodles and meat. My wife had the vermicelli and grilled shrimp, I didn't get a bite. We were both stuffed. I only give five stars to mind blowing meals, I did consider five for Gigi's.

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.

Food was over the top. At age 82, I have eaten in a lot of Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts,…read morebut by far, this one had the best I have ever eaten. Every appetizer and entree was superb. Hats off to the owners and the staff. Service was excellent and the waiters tip reflected his care and concern fir s customer! Excellent in all aspects. Dick Johnson