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    The Deck at Notch 8 Grille

    3.8 (31 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jared R.

    Had a great night at the deck. One of the only places with live music in Northampton. Kaitlin and Britnay were two of the best bartenders. We agreed the nachos NEED to come back to the deck. They were the best part of the deck and they abandoned that menu item. They were the best nachos in Northampton! We will keep supporting this great establishment but seriously bring back the nachos.

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    Our waiter was very pleasant and attentive. The ahi tuna was just the right size with plenty of tuna cooked perfectly. I asked for extra sauce because it was so good. My husband had the bbq burger with truffle fries. We both had a mojito, I suggest adding the flavors otherwise it is a bit underwhelming. We sat on the outside deck. It was a gorgeous day and not too crowded. We would eat here again.

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    Thank you for the feedback Ben!! We look forward to your return!

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    Thank you Jared, we miss the nachos too!

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    Thank you Lisa!

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    Thank you Terri!!

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    New menu is a drastic improvement, and service was excellent. Also great newer outdoor seating.

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    Thank you David!!

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    5 years ago

    Load and obnoxious. Rude to neighbors. Play load music past a respectable hour. Food and service is mediocre.

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    Excellent drinks and food. The server and staff was wicked pleasant!!! Def will be back often.

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    Thank you Dan!

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    Bring back the old menu please! Our entire party was so disappointed. We used to love this place! Ended up leaving without eating :(

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    Excellent food and drinks. Love the outdoor rooftop dining. We eat here everytime we're in town.

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    Good food but exceptional slow service. Bad waitress. 30 minutes for first drinks and no follow up for refills.

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    Stopped here with my husband and dog on our way back from a vacation up north.

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    One of my favorite spots in town. If going solo, I sit at the bar. Sam and Joe are both great…read morebartenders. If bringing friends, try the dining room. I've tried the seasonal cocktails in 3 seasons and so far, always great. Re: food - my favorites are the Waygu burger at the bar, and the seared scallops over risotto. The asparagus appetizer is also good. Only food that I've not enjoyed is the creme brûlée. Felt like it came from GFS and was just carmelized on site. Two thumbs down on that one. Everything else has been great.

    A little tough to find how to get in...far to one side of the property. Hostess was super polite…read moreand got us seated immediately. Not many people in the place for dinner time, but it is a large dining area; very pretty inside. From there, not much to brag about. Service was non-existent. Either flagging out waiter down, or never seeing anyone in the dining area. Started with the crab cake, which was done with claw meat and not lumb crab. Very little taste...maybe from being overcooked? Looked and tasted more like a mackerel patty. Also had the carpaccio, which was cut super thin, and probably about an ounce of meat...again, no flavor at all. For the main meal, my wife had the salmon and I had the filet. I lump these together, since the thought is the same. Overcooked and lacking flavor. Mine was supposed to be medium, but was very close to well done with no juice or color left in the steak. I would have sent it back, but no one came anywhere near our table for at least 10-15 minutes since the entrees were served. I had one cocktail...would have had at least one more if anyone would have come by the table again. Pretty place, but there has to be better places for a nice meal close by.

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    I had heard about Captain Jack's from several people, and was craving a lobster roll, so made the…read more30-mile trip. Not an easy place for my GPS to find, as it's hidden from the road. Plenty of parking, and very impressed with the outdoor seating (some covered, some exposed). Order and pay at one window. Pick up at another. Busy place early afternoon, but my wait time only about 10 minutes. Lobster roll excellent, the smallish bun being overstuffed. I ordered the onion rings instead of fries and was disappointed that they were NOT onion rings. Onion strings (or some people call them onion straws) were given. Large mass of oily straws. Open year-round, although reduced hours off-season. Interesting menu, with various hot dog, chicken, and seafood options. I would rate the lobster roll as 4.5, and the glob of onions as a 2.5. Overall, 4 stars.

    Outstanding!! We frequently travel this way and wanted to try something new. Service was quick and…read morevery friendly! Cold lobster roll... ok the reviews say it's a must try, so we did. Delicious!! Nicely buttered roll with so much lobster you have to eat some of it before you can even pick this roll up. And not just claws like some places this was all solid lobster meat. $30 with fries- wish we remembered to opt for the onion straws (next time). Lobster was tender and flavorful with not an over abundant amount of mayo just the tiniest bit to hold everything together and it was tender, flavorful, and overall delicious. Arnold Palmer wasn't powdered lemonade either, it was perfectly fresh and not overly sweet. Then shop at the Amazing food co-op next door. Looking forward to our next trip here. Looks just like the many pics already posted.

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    So delicious!!! Been here twice now, first time only for drinks, second time for the prix fixe…read moreValentine's Day night dinner. $125 for couples for SO much food. And it was all so incredibly delicious. Props to the chef, hands down. I opted for the high tops when making the 8:00P reservation and it was still busy at that time which was great for them. I do wish I'd have known the size of their high top as I might have chosen a different table but it was still great. Our server was very nice, I wish I remembered her name! The food again, was so delicious. I think my favorite dishes were the grilled miso scallops and definitely the bananas foster crème brûlée.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and as someone who loves oysters, that was enough…read moreto get me in the door. I went with my best friend for lunch. We got there around 1:40 p.m. and they closed at 2, so my friend was a little worried, but we were still welcomed and the staff was very friendly. It's a small place, but I actually liked that it felt cozy. We ordered 12 oysters, two orders of gumbo, a kale Caesar salad, the catfish special to split, and a bourbon-based drink. The oysters were $2 each, which I thought was a pretty good deal. The gumbo was really, really good. It came out a little lukewarm, but the flavor was absolutely there 10/10. The oysters were fresh and also 10/10. The bourbon drink was another standout. The presentation was beautiful, the little flower was such a nice touch, and it tasted just as good as it looked. The kale Caesar was where things dipped a little. It was pretty dry, so we asked for extra dressing, but the dressing didn't really add much flavor. When our waitress checked in, we were honest and said it just wasn't our favorite. I hate sending food back or complaining. I'll usually just stop eating it but she was so kind and apologetic. What really stood out was how they handled it. They told us they were taking the salad off the bill, which they absolutely did not have to do. We had planned to just take the one we had already eaten from home and fix it ourselves, but one of the staff members made us a completely new salad to go. She even massaged the kale so it was actually tender and enjoyable. That was such a thoughtful touch. The catfish was a hit for my friend. It wasn't my favorite, but I still ate it. Overall, I would definitely come back. Next time I'd probably keep it simple; oysters, gumbo, and a drink and I'd be happy. The service was phenomenal, and honestly, service really makes a place. Feeling welcomed and comfortable matters, and this place absolutely gave that.

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    Amazing meal! No photos because we were so excited to eat. The service was excellent and the menu…read morehad lots of options. We split a focaccia and olives for apps and then I had a homemade pasta that was like a cross between ravioli and pierogi with a corn and bacon sauce. My friend had the cod with a squash salad. Everything was amazing and we would definitely go back!

    We've eaten here twice. The first time was a good experience which was in May 2026. The second was…read morenot a good experience was September 2026 at 6 o'clock (read below). The most recent experience was two star--and we will dine elsewhere in the future. Very disappointing. COST: $100 for two adults: bread & olive appetizers, four non-alcohol drinks, and two entrees (no dessert or coffee). FOOD: We ordered a apps along with a fish dish and a pasta dish. Entrees were both extremely salty. The pasta dish was not edible. My wife took two bites and then pushed it aside. I also tried it and couldn't eat it. SERVICE: Slow, unrefined, inconsistent and confusing. They rely on a "liaison " to take the orders, some others deliver drinks and foods, and no one really checks on the experience. Service took a VERY long time--80 min for two adults. Staff rarely checked on us throughout the meal. Once they noticed us an uneaten/touched dish (when they would typically deliver the bill), the staff did not seemed concerned. They offered to replace the meal--almost out of obligation and not sincere concern for the diner's experience. We already waited so long (60+ min after seating to receive entrees) so we did not have time to wait for another entrée. NOTE. We shared with them that BOTH DISHES were way over salted. They did not take either dish from the table for the kitchen to check. IMO, errors occur, but I expect the staff and kitchen to want to know and check to prevent the same error; esp. at higher end establishments. They didn't bother to offer a discount, remove the dish from our bill, or a resolution.

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