Ugh, I love the drop. Quirks and all! Since moving to the area it has become my new go to place for…read morea drink with friends. Everything is so reasonably priced for Boston. Unlike other bars, I don't find myself fighting and shoving to get a drink at the bar which is a huge plus. Even when basically empty is has the nice, cozy dive bar feel that I adore. My only complaint is that the dart boards aren't replaced as frequently as they should. There's nothing more frustrating than a good throw not sticking because the board is too worn!

Grew up around here and recently moved back so decided to try this place out. I thought it was more…read moreof a dive bar type vibe but when I went on Saturday night with some buddies it was basically a dudes-only bar. Lots of people in here but I don't know if the middle aged gay white bouncer outside the door wanted to fill the place up with only guys because the only women in there was those in a group of guys. Went outside at one point and watched him absolutely demolish this group of girls, full on screaming in their faces after they just walked up and handed their IDs over. Definitely a weird vibe. But if you're looking for an up and coming gay bar this could be the place! Drinks were pretty good and decently priced too!

My experience at Brighton Bodega delighted, impressed, and inspired…read more The restaurant (yes, restaurant, it's not actually a bodega) has an unassuming exterior, but once you're in, you realize it's much bigger on the inside. It has a cozy and warm feel. While the initial presentation is a bit scripted and stilted - it's fusion tapas, not rocket science - the staff here is great. Our server knew the menu well, and the host seated us quickly. The food blew me away, though. The Brussels sprouts were savory with a paneer-like cheese accompanying them, and the Mediterranean dips were unique and flavorful with crispy homemade bread to boot, but my favorite dish was the cauliflower au gratin. The cheese sauce was just salty enough, and the cauliflower maintained a great texture. I can't wait to bring my friends here.

Great ambiance and attentive service. Impressed with the combinations in the menu!…read moreItems: Dragon drought Burrata Confit Duck Buns Smash burger

Buffs is so good. Omfg. I can't even add a photo bc everything is eaten too fast for the phone to…read moreeat first. I love the servers they are the nicest people ever - my family and I have been coming here for over a decade and they have always treated us so well. The vibes?!?! Immaculate. The atmosphere? Astronomically incredible. Stop everything you are doing right now and come eat here. Best wings in America too fyi.

Relaxed saloon vibes with a bit of a sports motif. Friendly, efficient service. Basket of napkins…read moreand wetnaps placed on the table before the wings arrived. Wings with Buffalo Hot on a Friday lunch thankfully didn't come out within a suspicious two minutes of ordering, as my last few have. Smoke rising and piping hot, but only a light splash of sauce, with much of the wings still exposed. Nice bold flavor with pepper and vinegar components intertwining beautifully. Crispness achieved. Tenderness and juiciness, still in the past, at least based on my recent visits. Not totally dry, but too close for a joint that was once my gold standard for wings. Bonus points for mini chunks in the blue cheese.

Went for lunch. the service was awesome! had a perfectly…read moremade bloody mary. we split a Caesar and burger. the fries were hand cut, they called the burger their signature and it was really delicious and juicy and very flavorful what a gem!

Places packed have to wait 30 minutes for a table almost left cockroaches, crawling on the walls a…read moremouse by my sneakers places packed what a shit hole in here if you paid me

Great spot for trivia! One thing I was not aware of which is my fault is the only food they serve…read moreis toasties which they make right behind the bar as there is no kitchen. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. They had a great selection of craft beer as well as multiple non alcoholic options.

Great craft beer selection…read more They have trivia night on Tuesdays, so if you're into it, good for you. If you're not, I can be a bit loud.

I will simply say that this restaurant only exists because of the single dining experience of a…read moreweary traveler staying in the connected hotel. The food is lackluster for the price, an $18 bowl of clam chowder should knock my socks off, but it didn't. The fish and chips were severely over-breaded, they don't have malt vinegar in the bottle, a thimble full is supposed to suffice. They attempt to give gargantuan orders of fries to appease the mediocre preparation of the main entree. Get an UBER or go across the street to Buffs, but by all means do not waste your time and money at this establishment. Service at the bar was adequate, but the food overwhelmed the experience.

Come here for a social event? Perhaps? Expecting reasonable service is unlikely to be realized. The…read moreservice was poor and the minimal food I had access to was fair at best. I attended an event being held at this restaurant and was surprised and disappointed in the restaurant. The networking event itself is not being reviewed here. So where to start... accessing the restaurant was a bit of a nightmare. The garage (parking is $4-24) was the only place to park and the elevators were out of order and the garage was dimly lit. It was frankly not safe. The driveways were partially blocked for construction which I had to navigate around as a pedestrian. This is not realistically accessible for those who have mobility limitations (the temporary attempts at ramps are not usable with a wheelchair). I was given beverage menus after arrival. They were extremely hard to read as the lighting was turned down. I did manage to read it when I put the menu directly under a pendant. The beer and wine selections looked interesting! I was looking for something non-alcoholic and there was no water readily available nor offered. There were a few (maybe 4) mocktails on the menu-they looked interesting so I got one that resembled a mule (ginger beer based). I ordered one so I wouldn't be empty handed as I talked with people, especially at a networking event. The server gave it to me and made a point of saying "here is your mocktail" (which itself is not unreasonable; referring it by its name or "beverage" is much more appropriate in those circumstances as the drink type and alcohol content or lack thereof is not anyone else's business). The food menu never appeared. The appetizers that were left out for the group were picked over and unappetizing. Cold fried calamari that has been sitting out? No thanks. A cheese and cracker board with no crackers and no serving implements? No thanks. There were two flatbreads there-I had a small square of each and these were ok. About 15 minutes before the event was scheduled to end the server asked me if I wanted another mocktail. I responded with an affirmative. I assumed he had canceled the order as the event ended. As I was getting ready to leave when the event ended (I had my jacket on at that point and he had validated my parking!), he brings over the mocktail and says "here is your mocktail" and sets it on the high top table where it just sat as I left for home. I have no idea if he charged the hosts for the beverage. I left hungry. I left a bit thirsty. I left surprisingly frustrated at the restaurant. When I arrived home, I made myself dinner. Fortunately, I enjoyed meeting new people as the event itself was interesting.

Super good and strong flavors here!!! Such a good Thai place and the menu is so cute, I love being…read moreable to see all the dishes and not just read the names. The meat is always cooked perfectly and all the sauces pair with each other well. Prices are good, I've paid much much for worse quality food. Wish the interior was larger because it can get a bit crowded and you might get sat a little too close to comfort with other tables (I was bumping elbows with strangers sometimes!). No complaints on service or food though!!

Love Thonglor! I have this odd sense of pride whenever I pass Thonglor because I see them doing so…read morewell to have expanded into a sister noodle joint, Sen Yai Thai, on the same block - you know a place is beating the hunger-game restaurant odds when there's a wait for both places on a weekday night. Bonus points for an extravagantly laminated menu that has pictures of every single dish rendered in uber-colorful detail. We got the: papaya salad with shrimp; chicken satay; crab fried rice; pad thai; and mango sticky rice. More than enough food to feed two people, including a little bit for leftovers the next day. The crab fried rice - please, please get this. I'm usually not a fried rice person, as my parents taught me long ago that rice is just filler and must be avoided at all costs at the buffet line, but their crab fried rice is stellar. Loaded with generous chunks of real crab and so flavorful, with the smokiness of the wok permeating through. I also usually skip the pad thai at any Thai restaurant but I loved this rendition, beautiful balance of sweet and salty, and with all the necessary accoutrements, like chopped peanuts and a squeeze of lime. I would say the chicken satay is maybe a skip but it comes with an incredible peanut sauce that I love to slather on top of everything. Mango sticky rice: eh, it's not the season for mango. The one that came with ours was definitely a bit anemic and limp. The warm sticky rice covered in condensed milk with the faintest tinge of pandan green was good enough to eat on its own. They're really busy so not the best place to sit and talk with your friends all evening. Also not a lot of street parking on a busy street. I suggest walking or taking the bus over. Need to order the fried fish next time. You know a Thai place is excellent when I'm lured away from my beloved green curry to try the other options.

Branch line knows what they're doing. Their menu is small but it's because they do an amazing job…read morewith what they have on their menu. The space is absolutely gorgeous and has indoor and outdoor seating (a heated tent during the colder months). The staff is kind and knowledgeable, too. Their brunch is a must try.

There were 8 of us on a Saturday night and we had a great time. The table was ready upon our…read morearrival and the staff could not have been nicer. The place was packed but it never got super loud due to the high ceiling. The food was good with the star being the pea pod salad and polenta appetizers. Most in our party had the rotisserie chicken and assorted sides and they were happy. It is a great place to be social, while eating comfort food and sipping on creative cocktails/mockcocktails. Plenty of free parking in the garage across the street.

Our second time here, the first being a few years back. Came here after watching a movie next door…read moreat the Majestic theater. The ambience is great - large space with casual vibes, lots of screens for sports and ample seating with both high tables and comfortable booths. The place was not too crowded but there were quite a few people there. It was around 8:30 when we came in so a bit later than the usual dinner time. The menu is quite extensive with a wide variety of dishes and even barbecue platter options. We ordered the smoked chicken wings to share - they came with a dry chili rub and 2 sauces - bbq and a Carolina mustard sauce. They were good tender tasty. For my main dish I ordered the blackened salmon with salad. The salmon was cooked well crispy on the outside and tender flaky inside. It came with deviled eggs too - which were ok - a bit spicy. The salad had cucumbers tomatoes and onions, but they were such tiny pieces and not a lot of- hard to find lol among all the greens. They should have either added more or just cut them in bigger pieces. They were literally like a few millimeters wide - almost microscopic!! The hubs ordered the root beer white russian drink which he liked. He ordered the rigatoni pasta which he enjoyed - tasty, tangy creamy with a touch of spice. Service was very pleasant- our server was very nice checked in on us frequently and even took a picture of us! Overall good experience and we'll be back!

Great spot if you're just looking to grab some beers and catch a game - the bar is well-stocked and…read morethe TVs are everywhere. The atmosphere is lively and fun, perfect for hanging out with friends. The food is not good, so come for the drinks and the company, not the menu!

The ambiance is a cool environment. Seat whenever you like. The spread of their menu is not large…read morebut very great effort it getting close to the taste from the origin. The crew were very friendly, specially, Eric who helped us. Will be back soon.

Loved the vibes and the beer here. I tried the twin comet double ipa, and it was delicious…read more Probably my favorite beer I tried on the entire trip. The service was quick and everyone was friendly. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!