We had an unexpected trip to the area that morning to visit a local store…read more When we were done, we noticed it was just about lunch time and decided to find a place to eat. There were many options to choose from but we do like to try places that are not always traditional. Hoping for a local favorite. Right on the corner, it is easy to find and with street parking easy to get to and enjoy a good meal and probably a late night gathering with friends. Rustic looking, it definitely put off the vibe of the local establishment for Arlington. We were the first customers that early afternoon. They were literally unlocking the doors when we arrived. The menu offered enough options to satisfy our dietary and personal preferences. Meats, chicken, fish and veggie options. You can find something. Staff was very friendly and attentive, but we were the only guest that early in the day. The crowd did pick up as we ate our meal. Large windows allowed you to sit and people watch on, what I would imagine is the Main Street for the town. It was Sunday so a little quiet so not a lot people watching today. Food was great and the presentation was a lot more than expected for a tavern. Full bar options and a good list of local craft beers. I love trying local beers when possible. A lot of space for seating during the day and I can only imagine the evening bar scene. Based on the number of people who did walk in while we were there to recover their credit card from the night before. Sounds weird but it totally gave off the local vibe. Love it. Very clean and tidy for a Tavern. Respectful place. Plenty of TVs to watch your favorite game so I enjoyed a chance to see one of the Sweet 16 games that day. So, if you are in town, give Town Tavern a visit.

Town Tavern has a fun environment as a sports bar with dedicated staff and some fun beverages. The…read morefood presentation was very good. I just wish the flavors were bold like the looks and descriptions. The summer shanty was a good beverage on a hot evening. The turkey tips were beautiful although with very little flavor. The salad was similar. If you're looking for a fun bar with friends, enjoy. Just know the meal is not likely to be memorable itself.

Two friends and I went to this restaurantr for brunch and stayed for almost 2 hours…read more Our server, Lexi A, was wonderful and very patient, as she waited for us to make up our minds on what to order. She was pleasant, friendly, didn't rush and made helpful suggestions. Our experience was great, due in part, to Lexi A! Excellent food, chipotle citrus chicken wings, sweet potato fries and cheese cake along with Bailey's in my decaf coffee! Wonderful atmosphere and gracious waitperson!! We'll be back!!

While visiting from out of town, we visited Menotomy three times in a one-week period because their…read morefood was so good (especially their bread pudding). However, we consistently had POOR service, representing a failure by management of their human resources. On one occasion, we waited over an hour for our meal to come out, with waitstaff and management apologizing for a lack of kitchen staff. Yet, when we asked to proactively order a dessert, just to get it in the queue, the dessert (which included ice cream) came out before the entrees. When we pointed out how bizarre this was, the server quipped back, "well you ordered it, so we brought it!" They were cold and indignant the rest of the evening. At least the dessert was comped, but honestly, the restaurant should have restricted how many tables they sat people for if their kitchen staff could not keep up, or have been upfront about this. The other nights were not much better. While service was faster, our soft drinks were not refilled in a timely manner, and servers did not really do much, in general, to make us feel welcome. We dine out often, and the best restaurants are those where servers help each other out, monitor the tables consistently, and communicate proactively. They also seem happier and get along well -- probably because management fosters a better work environment. On top of that, Menotomy was closed Sunday, July 5, but had not indicated as such on their Google Maps page, so we took an Uber there only to have to go elsewhere... yet we still gave them three more changes. Again, better management would be aware of how to communicate across all the channels with which the restaurant has a presence.

Great food, fast service, LARGE portions. The Fries are amazing. Irish pub atmosphere is delightful.read more

2026 Boston. Dinner review. Irish pub…read more Fish Chowder Smoked Salmon, Cod, Clams, Potato Druid Fish & Chips Battered Cod, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Hand Cut Fries Overall, somewhat unique thick batter on the fish. "I'm a fan."

I love this place! I did the Jingle Bell Run last year and I'm gearing up for it tomorrow. After…read morelast year's run I was so impressed with the place that I became a semi-regular. The "Pub-Style Wings" are fantastic and the Mixed Grill with steak, chicken, and sausage is as good as you're going to find in this area. We had a co-worker retiring last month and I went in and spoke to Joe the manager about having the party here. Joe was great and set us up with everything we needed for the party. Everyone had a great time and the food was fantastic as usual. I take my wife here several times a month and we're never disappointed. This is the place for great food and drink in Somerville! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! The picture is of Brian. I call him THE Bartender because he's fantastic.

Nice spacious area, although didn't see any football playing on a SUNDAY,…read more Waited 15 min to get the bartender, (there were 3 customers at the bar) Started the night with a single beer and ended my night with that single beer, Since the beer on tap came warm and cost me 9.75 for a 12 ounce. I recommend "Public Tavern" Down the street

Good food and friendly staff! Nice local place…read more They have an Irish pub menu. The food was good, hot and served quickly.

Quaint little local Irish pub with the fare that my husband and I are always looking for. On one…read moreside is a long bar with the game on, while on the other side has the table seating. The one server was a pro, taking care of all of the tables. One could see into the kitchen from the bar side. I had the shepherd's pie with the good chunks of tender lamb and root vegetables in a nice gravy, topped with nice swirls of mashed potatoes. He had his Reuben with fries which also came with gravy for dunking. Malted vinegar and ketchup is already on the table. They know what they're doing.

This place has been around for way more than 56 years. My mom went here as a kid. I've been going…read morehere since I was a kid often on the food is always average since it taste. Good decent portions. Good price quick service. It's always a good place to go nothing's ever great about it but it's always good and yesterday was no different. The lobster pie special was good. The bread and butter grill and my steak tip tasted delicious. They were overcooked. That was the only thing wrong with them with the rice. Pilaf is always great. Always a good place to get a solid meal out of a fair price.

The best thing about this place is the pleasant ambiance (lots of dark wood and relaxed lighting)…read moreand pretty decent service. Actual food? Meh. "Mediterranean salad" was mostly ICEBERG LETTUCE (and not particularly fresh at that) with a sad sprinkling of cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives...and zero feta cheese. What in the ...? Sheer barbarism! The sirloin strip steak, which the server said was the most fatty and flavorful cut they offer, was fairly forgettable. Strangely, this steakhouse does not offer T-bone or ribeye, which are what I usually get. My friend's steak tips were dry and flavorless due to the fat having been disastrously trimmed off...ugh. Now I understood why the server specifically warned me against getting that when I was asking her for the fattiest, juiciest steak. My other friend's scallions were ok, as far as scallions go. I suppose if I were crazy about seafood, I'd come for that. The fact that this place is constantly packed really testifies to the sad reality of local (Arlington) palates and why I rarely eat there unless truly desperate. PS. For any beer lovers out there, if they are out of the excellent Lord Hobo Boom Sauce IPA, do *not* order the Harpoon IPA ... just as bland and flavorless as the steak tips! I could barely taste anything hoppy enough about it that would deserve being called an IPA.

Walking in The Fox Den, felt just like that, a place you feel safe, cozy, and a part of the skulk…read more(pack of foxes to save you a google search). A cute bar across where you enter in and open seating in the rest of the space. Greeted by the waitress who also cheffed up my delectable, cheeky pints right from the draft spigots. Such a nice host who made me feel welcomed and recommended some great choices. I went with the special of the day, the pickle brined chicken sandwich with a side of chips and their charred scallion dip. The chicken was crispy & crunchy on the outside with succulent, juicy chicken thigh on the inside. That pickle brine worked wonders. The chips are homemade and exactly what you want from a crisp and that charred scallion dip was so addicting I was scooping the rest with a fork when I ran out of chips (would have licked it out if no fork). Vibes great, beers cold, food absolutely divine. I will surely be back to try more menu items (the pierogies looked money from another patron's plate) and to delete more beers.

What a cute local family vibe restaurant. Nice beer…read moreselection and interesting menu options. The wings are delicious. Looking forward to trying more on the menu next time:)

Walked in and immediately felt at home. Very reasonably priced. Wonderful comfort food…read more Exceptional service with sarcasm and a smile. I wouldn't want it any other way.

Soon as I walked in, I was treated as if I've been there for years bartender was great. I think his…read morename was Chris, but he's in the photo. He's awesome. Made some new buddies. Everything was clean. Food smelled great. Drinks were great everything well priced ! crowd dispersed after a certain time so it was even better. He had room to move around.

Friendly and attentive bar service and solid bourbon burger. Burger was huge (bigger than a 1/4…read morelb), hot, juicy and pretty tasty - would have loved more of the bacon bourbon glaze. The prices for drinks were higher than expected and my fries were a bit stale / almost cold, which was a bummer. Best part of the visit was the bartender, she was lovely and I'd return for drinks.

I've really wanted to like this place! There is a great amount of seating inside and the bar/bar…read moremenu are great, but the service was unfortunately not all that friendly the last couple of times we went in here. Maybe it was because we were a big group and we wanted food, but were hoping for better, more friendly service than what we got. Black Horse Tavern is around the corner and when comparing the two, BHT was much nicer and more welcoming to us.

Third visit. All great. We had a great Taco soup and shepherd's pie, ending with a Lava cake with…read morea huge scoop of vanilla. The bar service was fast and cold, in a tavern-style atmosphere. Great find.

Good ambience and nice vibe in Winchester center. My son reco's was the pizza which I kinda wish I…read morehad but our waitress suggested the beef tip sandwich... while the flavor was good, the piece "tips" were not tips, rather sliced to oblivion. The home made mashed were fantastic and ironically saved the day for me. I ordered a watermelon and bourbon cocktail my son had also suggested but that is not what arrived because the bartender hadn't made it prior and "butchered" whatever it was she was trying to make. I settled on the Maine Lunch to quench my thirst. Worth a try but not necessarily a special trip from out of town.