I've lived on the area for over 5 years and finally decided to come here for dinner…read more Locals rave about this place and I wanted to know why. We have a $500 dinner between 4 people and it was just really bad. For an expensive steak and seafood dinner I really was hoping for good ambience and food. I got a martini and it was nottttt drinkable. It tastes like really bad quality spirits. Idk it was just bad. As a bartender I never noticed finish my drink at dinner before but a couple sips immediately gave me a headache so I didn't finish. My sister and I got different cut steak and it was just not good. My daughter got oysters and the oysters were soooo dried out like it's been open, dead, and in the fridge for so long that it was just dried up and no meat. It was pretty disappointing. I don't know if we just ordered the wrong food or had bad luck. But it didn't help that the server wasn't aware of our experience and kept forgetting about us. I was really disappointed as for this price I could have went to ocean prime or del frisco for an over the top experience but I truly wanted to support local. I won't be coming back :(

Was not as great as I expected…read more Service was great. Butter and bread.. not good . Butter had no flavor, didn't taste like butter at all . Ahi tuna as an appetizer had a very strong flavor, totally cooked with whatever vinegar or spices. Big disappointment. Baked potatoes ( $10.00!! ) was microwaved!!! Half uncooked. Big disappointment again. Sour cream on the side, presentation was very sloppy, all over the dish. You don't want to touch it . Steak was great ( ribeye) . Overall... big disappointment.

10/10 -- Our New Favorite Restaurant!…read more We're still pretty new to the area and have been slowly finding our favorite places, and Rail Stop has officially taken the #1 spot for us. We absolutely loved our experience and already know we'll be bringing our friends and family here when they come to visit. We started with the Soprasata pizza, and honestly, the gluten-free crust blew us away. One of the biggest frustrations with eating gluten-free is that there's often a trade-off in quality. You get the accommodation, but the gluten-free bread, bun, or crust is usually just... okay. That was absolutely NOT the case here. The gluten-free pizza crust was so good it hurt your feelings. My absolute favorite gluten-free bread is from Against the Grain, and the crust here tasted incredibly similar to their products. We actually looked them up afterward to see if they make pizza crust--and sure enough, they do. That level of attention to detail was something my partner and I really appreciated. It's one thing for a restaurant to offer a gluten-free alternative because they have to accommodate a dietary restriction. It's another thing entirely to clearly care about the quality of that alternative. Rail Stop doesn't feel like a restaurant that tosses a low-quality gluten-free bun at you and expects you to be grateful. They genuinely care about the food they're putting out, and it shows. The gluten-free fries were another huge highlight. They were perfectly crisp and SO good. Finding gluten-free fries that I can safely eat when dining out is rare, so it was such a welcome surprise. Typically, fries are something I have to skip, so being able to order them and actually enjoy them made me feel surprisingly... normal. That meant a lot to me. We also had the house-roasted turkey sandwich made gluten-free, and it was fantastic. The gluten-free bread held up really well, the bacon was amazing, the basil in the pesto was delicious, and all of the flavors worked so well together. It was also a very generous portion. We tried the buttermilk fried chicken as well (this was made regular, not gluten-free), and it was "solid", my partner says. Everything we had felt thoughtfully prepared. Nothing was greasy, the portions were generous, and the quality of the food exceeded our expectations. They also have a separate fryer, everything is house-made, and they're able to make modifications to accommodate gluten-free needs. That level of care made us feel very comfortable dining here. And then there's the bathroom, which sounds like a strange thing to rave about in a restaurant review, but it was impressively clean and genuinely pleasant. It was... elegant? I know that sounds ridiculous for a bathroom, but it really was. Even the locking mechanism on the door was thoughtfully designed. My partner kept looking at me and saying, "DUDE..." like Crush from Finding Nemo, because he was so impressed with everything. We also want to give a huge thank-you to Neythaniel, who provided exceptional service. He helped guide us through the menu, was perfectly attentive to what we needed, and was somehow also handling the host stand while taking care of us and other tables. We noticed the hard work and the great time management, and we really appreciated your hospitality. Thank you for taking such good care of us! Overall, Rail Stop was a 10/10 and an easy 5 stars for us. If you go, GET THE SOPRASATA PIZZA. It is heavenly. We are so happy that we found such an amazing restaurant this early into living here. It's already our favorite, and we can't wait to come back. We absolutely love Rail Stop and can't wait to bring our friends and family! Thanks again, Jewel & Matt

After enjoying the steak and steak tips during my first two visits to Rail Stop, I decided on my…read morethird visit to give the Baja Fish Tacos a try. I was not disappointed! The white fish was mild and the batter crispy, and the mango salsa was sweet. They could have used a bit more cabbage and chipotle mayo to add some heat, but the avocado crema was good and the combination of everything made for a tasty bite. Oh, and their fries are really crispy and somehow stayed good even after cooling off a bit. In fact, the dude next to us ordered a basket of fries for dessert after downing a burger and fries for his meal! I think that's an endorsement for their fries. The lighting, comfortable seating, and overall decor feel classy, though the vibe is upscale casual. Our server, Brendan, was great. Patient while we made our decisions, informative about menu options, and we were impressed how quickly our meals were delivered.

best chicken wings around. always so crispy even when you're getting them for take out. i love all…read morethe sauces they have for them, they're very original. they have a super thin hot honey pizza which is to die for, i think about it all the time lol. their sides are also just so so good. the corn salad, mac and cheese, the mashed sweet potato, the slaw. you literally can't go wrong. they make good drinks too! love this spot

I met Rick. Around eight pm tonight…read more he was the lead singer of the live band ( A Saturday) He was a blast!:). The atmosphere was great. If you like music and metal / rock / soul / classic / oldies music. This place will not disappoint!:). The food menu is 10/10. The atmosphere 10/10. Location. ... Well. You get the point. I only give 4.99 stars out of five because I wish there was a self serve water machine. ~

Food (Tomahawk steak) awesome, service above and beyond expectations, very comfortable setting. No…read morecomplaints.

10/10 experience!! Mike, our server from Somerville, was seriously the BEST. We would go back just…read morefor him He made the entire experience that much better. I tried oysters for the first time and they were amazing, and I genuinely think I had the best shrimp cocktail I've ever had in my life. Their cocktail sauce had the perfect amount of horseradish AND cilantro in it, which I never would have thought of, but it was SO good. The atmosphere is amazing, they were super accommodating with everything we needed, and the drinks??? Hands down some of the strongest drinks I've ever had Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, and even better service. Ask for Mike!! We will definitely be back.

We stopped into Joe's on a Saturday morning. They open at 9 am for brunch, we got there around 11,…read morebut they didn't really start filling up until around noon. The brunch menu has breakfast items, and lunch items, which is something I really enjoy. The space is awesome, there's a nice open atrium and then a pubby feel downstairs with lots of tables. Now for the food. When I asked the waitress about gluten free food and kitchen practices, she got really excited and told me all the things they could make gluten free and safely (not all marked on the menu). They're also great with other allergens as well. We tried the lobster roll, French fries, Mac n cheese, and buffalo wings. All gluten free of course. There is a dedicated fryer for just fries- no shellfish or chicken fingers. All of the food was really delicious. The lobster was cooked perfectly and piled high on the sandwich, the Mac n cheese was amazing. My husband really enjoyed the wings. This is definitely a place to return to in Boston: they're great with gluten free and other allergens!

Great meal, nice ambiance good service!…read more Went here for dinner after viewing the great elephant migration art installation on Comm Ave. Good thing they're open a bit late until 11 for dinner as we only got there around 9 and there was a 20-30minute wait too. It wasn't too bad as it was a nice summer night so we just hung out right outside watching the hustle and bustle of Newbury street. Our table was one of the booths - comfortable seats. We ordered the crab cake appetizer which had a quinoa crust and it was the most unique crab cake I've ever had! The crusty crust was so good! Added another layer of texture to the tasty crab cake! Went really well with the white sauce the came along with it! Really enjoyed it! I think that was the highlight of the meal for me! I ordered the Greek salad with salmon dish and the hubs ordered the chicken piccata with pasta. We both liked our food. Service was friendly. Waters were filled adequately. Overall a nice meal in a nice restaurant!

Had such a great experience here. Amazing menu, something for everyone. Pizza, burgers, tacos,…read moresalads, seafood, etc. The poke bowl was really delicious and I loved the edamame and avocado mixed in. Very generous portion. My mom said the lobster roll was good too and we both loved the sweet potato fries with the honey mustard dipping sauce. Our server Edwin was so amazing and friendly. We are new to the neighborhood and he gave us a lot of insider recommendations and was overall very accommodating. All the employees here were very nice. Ambiance here is more elevated than a typical bar. Seems like a good spot to get a drink and eat some really good food.

It was very crowded in there and loud when we got there. The service was good no complaints there…read more It's just the food wasn't good. The only thing we enjoyed was the Thai chili wings and fries. I'm not willing to come back and try and again.

Came here for a work lunch! Gorgeous place inside, interesting vibe! John was our waiter and he was…read moregreat, super personable, kind, funny and courteous! Most of us got the chicken sandwich for lunch which was great!! We also got meatballs for Apps! Overall a great experience

We ate here in a Friday night for dinner. 3 tables were…read morefull making us the 4th table. It took 25 minutes for the waiter to finally come over to take our drink order. He was "too busy" serving other 3 tables. When he finally came over we were in the middle of getting up to leave he apologized so we sat back down. If it wasn't already 8pm I would have told him no we are leaving. We ate the crab cakes for an appetizer, filet mignon, and an another steak with a lobster tail. The filet mignon was terrible. Fully burnt on the fire and tasted like char. Luckily the waiter asked why I didn't eat it and showed him that it was seriously burn on the outside and they gave me my steak at no cost. I appreciate that as I barely ate it and told him this was the worst steak that I ever had. lol! My husbands steak was wonderful and let me eat some of his. Between the literally burnt steak and having and issue with service at the beginning we wont be back.

The pizza is a bomb here. The place is small but nice. And they are super friendly here. I also…read morehighly recommend The subs.

This is my first time writing a review, but I just wanted to say I really liked Zesto's Pizza and…read moreGrill. The food was really good -- the pizza was hot, cheesy, and fresh. The place was clean, and the people working there were nice. I didn't have to wait long for my food either, which was great. Overall, I had a really good experience and would definitely go back again.

Christopher Becker's gallery is a nice gallery in Kennebunkport, Maine. He has some excellent…read morepictures of local scenery, and explained to us that he recently began taking photographs of dogs (he had some great dog photos on display). What we liked most about this gallery was that Chris took the time to chat with us about the area and his work. He was very friendly and outgoing, and we enjoyed meeting him and speaking with him. Visit Christopher Becker's Gallery next time you are in Kennebunkport!

Chris is a phenomenal artist. The images he captures are just stunning, from landscapes to…read morevegetables to pets. Since art is subjective I am reviewing more Chris and his service than the art: My wife and I had been walking by Chris's gallery for years and loved a piece called Morning Fog but never pulled the trigger on it. After closing on a place in Kennebunkport I knew it would be the perfect closing gift for the house and I went to Chris to discuss it. I was overwhelmed with the options and sizes available but Chris walked me through the whole process and placed the order. When the picture arrived he scheduled a time to come by the house and he installed it for us (it is quite large) for no additional fee. The service was just beyond anything I could have expected. I also just found out that he and his wife do wedding photography too. Since I'm already married I can't review that service but I can only imagine the amazing pictures he would come up with for a wedding. I would definitely hire him for any event I have in the future! I will also be purchasing more pieces from his gallery, I wish I had more wall space!

I sat at the bar and had great service…read more I ordered the ribeye cap, which is recommended by people around me and the bartender and it was very nice and tender. I got the baked potato as my side and that was really good. I thought there would be more of a vibe with music or liveliness but overall, it was a good experience.

We chose Abe & Louie's because it is our favorite steak house in Boston. Saturday's experience…read moredidn't disappoint. The manager Jimmy is a wonderful host. He came by and greeted us and was genuinely happy to see us again. Our server Chris is the reason we keep returning. He is like an old friend with whom we have developed a great relationship. He knows our preferences, anticipates our needs and fulfills every request with professionalism and efficiency. Johnnie the runner, is terrific and friendly. takes care of all the little things to help ensure our meal is top-notch. The food and wine is always exceptional and consistent. I recommend the dry-aged sirloin. The wine list is also second to none. The ambiance is what we enjoy at Abe & Louie's.