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    Meg C.

    Wanted to love this place since we live close by, but had just an okay experience. Although the host was nice, their estimates were way off and we ended up waiting 45 mins for a table that was supposed to be ready in 15. It's trying to go for a speakeasy vibe but didn't quite hit it, and the DJ was really loud. The cocktails were pretty good. For food we liked the mushroom and arugula white pizza and the pepperoni and hot honey pizza - everything else was average. Downtown prices but in Woburn. The "jumbo" wings were just wings for $17. The "longest hand cut mozzarella sticks on earth" are just 4 regular size rectangular mozzarella sticks. Lots of marketing hyperbole on the menu. Overall it was alright, but not really worth going out of your way.

    Ian W.

    Located downstairs at the Brickyard in Woburn, The Down Low is a speakeasy cocktail bar which offers an intimate atmosphere with seating at the bar, high top table seating, regular table seating and plush booths. They also offer live entertainment and karaoke on certain nights. They offers a selection of signature cocktails & mocktails, plus 12 draft beers, beer cans/bottles, wine, and mixed drinks. They also offer a small food menu with a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, pizzas, and desserts, which was prepared by the Brickyard. I stopped by The Down Low for a drink and some food after spending the afternoon in Boston. I took a seat up at the bar and was given a drink menu and food menu. I started out with a Golden Echo ($8 plus tax) which had a mix of pineapple juice, ginger syrup, fresh lime, sparkling water, citrus twist & ice. This zero proof drink was a good refreshing start. For food, I ordered the DL Chicken Parm ($17 plus tax) which was a huge panko crusted chicken breast with melted mozzarella, pecorino romano, marinara sauce on a soft bun, served with seasoned crisp waffle fries. The tender chicken cutlet was bigger than the bun and I really enjoyed this Italian American classic on a bun. After I was done, the bartender gave me a dessert menu to look at which had tiramisu, cheesecake, mini cannolis, and sundaes. I went with the Toffee Brownie Skillet Sundae ($10 plus tax) which had a warm fudge brownie, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a scoop of chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream, hot fudge, and crunchy toffee pieces, a good ending to my dinner. The check was presented which was $37.45 with tax and before tip. Overall, The Down Low seems like a neat place to go to chill out and relax. The service was very good with two bartenders taking care of things and keep my water glass full as I enjoyed my other drink through the meal. The food was tasty and very filling too. I also went back upstairs to the Brickyard afterwards to catch some football playoff action on the TVs.

    Lisa J.

    decided to try the down low after seeing it on TikTok. The vibe is very moody. Our waiter was very attentive. We ordered the caesar salad and hot honey mozzarella sticks to start. The mozzarella sticks were honestly amazing. The caesar salad was decent. My fiancé got the Smashburger and I got the deep dish cheese pizza. Our apps came out quick, but the food was taking a bit longer. We were patient and our waiter definitely noticed so he brought over a free drink for me which I appreciated. my fiancé said the burger was just ok. I really enjoyed my pizza! Overall I think this place is solid. We wouldn't rush back but we would try it again eventually.

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    Whitney M.

    Came here for a date night this Saturday night and was not disappointed. I kept hearing about this place, I've been to Brickyard Hollow before and had no idea this place was beneath. Amazing ambiance, dark and moody, I did question if I was cool enough to be in there. I made a reservation which I would highly recommend, place is small so want to secure that table. It's an intimate place, would not recommend coming with a large group, some tables looked like they could sit up 6ish but it's definitely more of a date spot. Service was excellent, our waiter made lots of recommendations which were very appreciated. Cocktails are definitely the star here, we got the soul reviver, the gimlet, and the espresso martini. All of the drinks were very well executed, not too boozy and no headaches the next day. Food definitely takes a back seat here, menu is approachable and well done, but nothing too daring. I loved the Caesar salad, the mozzarella sticks were solid as well. I'm very biased since Detroit style pizza is my favorite as it is, but they serve some awesome pizza. We got the Supremes pizza which had buttery crust and decent amount of cheese. They had a band setting up just as we were leaving which was sad to miss, guess we will have to go back at a later time to catch the band. Awesome spot, very happy it exists near me.

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    Karma

    4.1(49 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Came here for Nik's birthday and we got the golden honey boneless spare ribs and grand sushi and…read moresashimi platter to share between 3 adults. It was very grand and decadent. The spare ribs were tasty and I think they had some truffle oil. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh. The chefs provided 3-6 pieces of sashimi/sushi/nigiri of each type of fish so we could do our own tasty menu together. Our sushi boat came with the seared hamachi make + caviar roll which was really good. I would definitly order that again. The prices can be expensive, but the sushi is fresh and worth it for special occassions!

    Food and wait service was fine. That's not the reason for my review. We entered the restaurant 5…read moreminutes before our reservation on this past Saturday night. The hostess asked us if our whole party was there and we indicated they were parking their car. We were then told we could sit now or wait until they arrived but if we sat down at our table "the clock would start" (she actually said that) Yes, we read about the 90 min. table time when we made the reservation but giving us a "warning" ? Like the countdown had begun! Not a great way to start. The entire experience from that point on felt rushed. 3 of us were not drinking alcohol so therefore we were never asked if we wanted another drink of choice after the first one. The person drinking alcohol was certainly made sure he had full glasses. Food was good but we had to ask the waitress and staff to take the empty plates and glasses more than once in order to accommodate the additional courses. (which were coming out one after the other, because, you know, we had to hurry) I will add during the entire meal I noticed at least half the bar was empty and several tables around us remained empty or customers left with no new customers coming in. We finished with 3 minutes to spare!!! Wow, lucky us. This did not feel like a place that wanted to showcase their food and service and be accommodating but more like, just eat, pay, leave. Too many good restaurants around so we will try someplace that actually makes a customer feel welcome.

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    Karma - 11 party seating arrangement near the sushi bar

    11 party seating arrangement near the sushi bar

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    Delicioius and theatrical presentation of Salmon on Fire

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    The Baldwin Bar

    The Baldwin Bar

    3.7(235 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Good Chinese food in a unique setting but l left a bit underwhelmed, especially for the price. You…read morecan find similar authentic Chinese food in many other Chinese restaurants. We came on a Thurs at 6 and it wasn't too busy at all but definitely filled up by the time we left around 7:30. We got a few drinks and beers. For hearing about their drink menu, I was surprised that it was pretty limited list and they also didn't have any beer on draft, only cans. The cocktails were good but not outstanding. For food, we started with the chengdu chicken wings which were huge and delicious. Perfectly crispy and they had a nice sweet/spicy sauce with it. We also ordered eggplant with spicy garlic sauce, Chongqing dry hot chicken, house fried rice, shrimp/scallop, braised fish with napa cabbage and Wok Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp & Scallop. Standouts were the shrimp/scallop that were nicely breaded but you could still taste the fish and was well seasoned. Braised fish with napa cabbage was very flavorful and the braised fish was sooo tender. Also can never go wrong with the eggplant that was cooked down well but still had texture and a yummy sauce.

    Have visited several times over the past 4 years when coming back to visit family in the area. A…read morenumber of other reviewers have commented that "things have changed", and I, unfortunately, agree. Visited on a Saturday evening - the place should be packed, but it wasn't. I easily secured a same day bar seat reservation for 8PM. After checking in, was seated at a half empty downstairs bar. No physical menus, everything was done via a QR which is fine I guess, but for a spot that positions itself as a premiere bar a bit tacky. The online menu on the public website is the only menu and where the QR takes you. I asked for a spirits list (logical for a cocktail forward bar), I got a quizzical look and a shrug of the shoulders in return. Given the menu was only 8 cocktails, picking from those I started with the Beachcomber Mai Tai for a whopping $18. This, if it's the true spec, should be a rum forward cocktail with 2 1/2 oz of rum. They batch their cocktails (not a problem) so I couldn't see their build, but there is absolutely no way this drink is made to specification - my guess is they are skimping on rum as a cost play, batching lets them get away with it. Drink was, frankly, pretty forgettable - not bad, just unremarkable. Wanting to see how they could do off-menu, I asked the bartender to make me a Hemingway Daiquiri. Now, for a cocktail bar that has a long history of rum centric and tiki leaning cocktails, this should be an off the top of their head cocktail. It's simple - white rum, lime and grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur. Bartender had never heard of it before, and then spent a few minutes staring in to his phone presumably looking up the recipe. He built it using Rhum JM white rum which is absolutely the wrong rum for this drink - it needs a white Cuban rum (which we know we can't get in the U.S.), so the usual sub would be Bacardi, Planteray 3 stars, Probitas, or others. Definitely not a Martinique agricole. This may be a too detailed nit for some, but with the framing that this is supposed to be a premium cocktail bar, this is an error that should not happen, and not for $18. Figuring the third time might be a charm, ordered the Trader Vic 1944 Mai Tai. This is the classic, the standard against which all others are measured. It's a distinct recipe, especially if you call yours the 1944 Mai Tai. This was not that. It was again light on rum with probably the wrong rums used in their blend. It was also substantially over dosed with orgeat making the almond sweetness an almost overpowering flavor versus playing a subtle supporting actor role. Again, swing and a miss. Drinkable if you like sweet, and don't mind hefty almond. But if you want to try the real Mai Tai - this is not it. Overall, for the price, fairly indifferent bar service, lack of information available to the customer (e.g., spirits list, etc.), and fairly off the mark cocktails I think you can find far better spots right now for that same money. If you definitely want that tiki inspired cocktail vibe - your better bet will be places like Wusong Road in Cambridge or Shore Leave in Boston, and I'm sure there are others. Sorry Baldwin Bar, you've lost your edge and it shows.

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    The Baldwin Bar - Inconspicuous exterior - love it

    Inconspicuous exterior - love it

    The Baldwin Bar - Excellent cocktail presentation

    Excellent cocktail presentation

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    4.7(31 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Had dinner here on a weekday night with my parents and it was a good meal. The space feels elevated…read morewith a touch of rustic charm. The service was top notch and the food was cooked nicely. Our table had the chicken parm, chicken broccoli alfredo and scallops and everyone mostly enjoyed their meals. The reason for 4 stars is the scallops were supposed to be served over mush vellutata drizzled with basil oil and they were served on plain mashed potatoes. They did not tell us about this substitution and we ordered 2 of them. This was disappointing as it was a factor for why I chose to order the dish and I did not finish my meal. Additionally they have a profiterole on their dessert menu I was excited to try and that is no longer available. I'd encourage the restaurant to be more proactive about letting diners know of substitutions during the ordering process and to update their online menu.

    We went here for a birthday and the service was great. The staff was very nice and they brought…read morecomplimentary bread to our table. We got meatballs and calamari for an appetizer and both were good, I preferred the meatballs. Then for my main I got the bolognese. I thought it was good but it did lack a bit of that acidic flavor. The pesto was very good and creamy but heavy. I also enjoyed the pink vodka sauce with the pappardelle. The scallops, halibut, and carbonara were just ok. The lobster and shrimp special was good as well as the soup (I didn't try these but heard this). Overall this place was good but it didn't blow me away. Based on the reviews I thought it'd be a bit better but I still enjoyed my dinner here!

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    Peach Cosmopolitan & Sauvignon Blanc Trevenezie, Porcaia

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    4.0(64 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Casual dining about on par with your local Applebee's…read more Vibe: Bar and lots of seating including an area that can be curtained off presumable for private events, overall casual family friendly vibe. Service: Good, fast, pleasant Food: The Asian beef tacos which were fine, came with 3 tacos, heavy on the filling, flavors were so-so. The chocolate cake was a layered cake, the ganache was good, could have used more strawberry slices to cut through the richness. Drinks: The Raspberry lime rickey mocktail was perfectly sweet and sour, tasted like candy. Value: Tacos were $18, for the quality I would say that these were overpriced. The cake was a good portion for desert and was $9. Other: The bathroom was dark, could improve in the lighting. Obviously more a customer issue and could have gone between cleanings but there was shredded paper towels scattered on the ground. Overall this wasn't a bad meal by any means, just overpriced for basic food.

    I would love to leave this place a five star review because the staff was great and the food was…read moredelicious, but we ended up having to take food to go. It's advertised as being family friendly, so we thought it would be a great place to bring our toddler. They grabbed a booster seat for us but didn't have any high chairs. It didn't go well for us. We asked for a check and boxes for our food and left. Had they had a high chair with being advertised as family friendly, this restaurant would easily get 5 stars.

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    Inside

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    Brunch burger

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    Archer Hotel Burlington - Complimentary bottles of water in the room Along with my bottle of champagne from the hotel for Mother's Day

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    4.4(96 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Boutique
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    Archer hotel is the only hotel we will stay when visiting our family in the Boston area. It is…read moregorgeous, immaculate and in the best area all while being close enough to Boston. The staff are always very pleasant and go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. The bar area is beautiful and the bartenders make the best drinks. Plenty of restaurants all within walking distance and several more to choose from in the mall located 2 minutes down the street. The rooms are huge with 2 king sized beds that are sooo comfortable to sleep on. I booked our room this time using the Mother's Day promo and received a bottle of champagne at check in that was presented to me in a cute gift bag. Small things like that leave lasting memories.

    Where do I start? The location was perfect -- close to so many great food spots! The restaurant and…read morebar décor was beautiful, and the food was just as impressive. Every staff member we met was kind, helpful, and welcoming. Our room had so many thoughtful touches -- a Nespresso maker, complimentary slippers, and other small details that made our stay feel special. It was our first time staying at an Archer property, and I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, there aren't any Archer hotels down south, but I can't wait for the next opportunity to stay at another one!

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    Archer Hotel Burlington - 2 king sized beds in a very spacious room!

    2 king sized beds in a very spacious room!

    Archer Hotel Burlington - Lobby area

    Lobby area

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