We love stockyard. They have a huge amount of floor space and a classic steakhouse menu without the…read moresteakhouse dress code. I love their prime rib, which is a deal at the price they charge. The sides are pretty great too. Don't get the layonese potatoes, they're crazy greasy. The loaded baked potatoes are not loaded they're lightly topped. Stick to the Mac & cheese, whipped potatoes, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, etc. We love them! Drinks are solid and worth the price! Never tried dessert because that selection is pretty basic and we'd rather go to a bakery than have generic deserts.

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 :(

Had another opportunity to grab an early weekday dinner at Rail Stop, and this place delivered…read moreagain. Almost two years later, and the place still is impeccably clean, and those green leather booths are inviting. Service was great and got us in and out rather quickly...though we never felt rushed at all. I would have been happy to order the steak tips or burger again, but the tips have been replaced by steak frites on the menu. The steak was perfectly cooked to my preference (medium rare), the fries were crispy, and the peppery arugula salad complemented everything.

Very quiet on a Summer Saturday for brunch with school being out for the Summer. Will pick up…read moretonight with a concert across the street. Beautiful restaurant and great menu. Had a fantastic blackberry mimosa- more than a dozen flavors available. My lobster eggs Benedict was reasonably priced with lots of lobster. The breakfast potatoes were just the way I like them- crispy. Too full for dessert but they had some good options. Service was friendly and attentive. My only disappointment was that I got the peach and tomato burrata with some grilled shrimp to take home- it was going to be my dinner. Got home and discovered they forgot the grilled peaches. It was sort of the whole point of me ordering it. They apologized and refunded me when I called but it left me having to cook dinner. Everything else was good so I'll try them again. They're closed on Sundays in the Summer- will check them out in Sept.

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

The ribs are fabulous! No question. They are as good as any I've tasted anywhere! Juicy, meaty,…read moreso flavorful. Perfect, I'd say! The green beans are fabulous, too. Fresh and perfectly cooked. I think the mashed potatoes must be fabulous fresh, but mine were heated over because they were prepared before I arrived, so I tasted that heated-over taste. But! They were very good; real potatoes, which you almost never can find anymore, and lots of butter! I might change that myself; a little less butter and a little more milk or cream. The thing I found disappointing was the fried chicken. I went to the restaurant to try the ribs because I'm looking for ribs to serve at a dinner party and I'm on the hunt, but I had to try the chicken! You may like it; I think my objection is a personal taste thing, but ..... The coating on the chicken tastes like it was poured out of a spice-blend like Montreal Steak seasoning or the Kirkland Signature Organic No-Salt seasoning, or Lawrey's Seasoning, or the seasoning packet from Good Seasons Zesty salad dressing packets - I know I've tasted it before, but I can't remember which it is. It was too too much! As I said above; it tasted like it was poured into bowl from the package and the chicken was dredged in it. The flavor may be great if it were toned down a little, like starting with flour and adding the seasoning blend to the flour? Starting with half and half of each would be an improvement, but I would go with a 3 to 1 ratio of flour to mix. Other than that, I am definitely going to order the ribs for my dinner! As it was, I used the sauce that came with the ribs to dip my chicken in; that sauce is out of this world!!!!! And the two gentlemen who helped me were terrific! Carmen talked to me about the ribs, the rest of the menu and was the most gracious host! I told him about my quest for ribs and he was very helpful! He alone is worth going back for. And Zee must have asked me 10 times if I needed anything; he was very attentive! This is a cozy place tucked away where you can go and relax and enjoy a great meal! Order the ribs!

Another 5 star for the Bancroft. This place has such high quality, perfectly executed food with…read moreexquisite service. This is our 2nd anniversary coming by and they just make you feel like royalty. There is plenty of free self parking available. The inside is more masculine but beautiful. I've never been to a place that makes me feel like I am important like they do. We got the fried clams to start. They were sweet and well fried. Tender and paired with a nice sauce. We shared the 48oz cowboy ribeye. It was massive and presented so nicely. Last year I had the regular ribeye and prefer it but there was nothing wrong with this. You get to choose sauce or salt. We love the smoked salt and also went with a horseradish cream. We got fries on the side which were good but nothing compared to this massive meat.

My mom and I like to have a nice meat dinner from time to time. A few years back we stumbled upon…read moreThe Bancroft and it was excellent - so, she came into town this past weekend, wanted to do our fancy big meat dinner, and we knew The Bancroft was the place to go. I made a reservation for a Saturday night at 7:00 for two. Note: I originally went to make the reservation online from their website but the availability was not good, so I called instead. Online it pretty much looked booked between 4:30 and 8:00 - I called and was able to get 7:00 without hesitation. So, make note to call if you don't see the time or range listed online. We were greeted as we entered and checked in with the host/hostess. They were friendly and polite and told us it would just be a few minutes. They brought us back to our table and had us seated shortly there after. Our waitress was great; she told us about the specials, checked in on us, and made sure everything was as expected. We ordered some bevs that were very tasty and had great presentations. Speaking of presentation, let's get on to the food. We ordered the Tomahawk, which if you don't know, is a MASSIVE piece of meat. It's a steak meant to serve two people - in reality, it serves way more than two. The presentation of the tomahawk steak plate alone was beautiful! It had a whole bunch of stuff (see pic). They bring it out for you to see, and then they take it back to the kitchen to slice. We ordered medium rare, and probably should have gone more medium but it was not too rare so it was fine. Now, at The Bancroft, it is an à la carte style meal, meaning you order sides separately and usually a few for the table. We had the carrots (one of the specials), roasted potatoes, and creamed spinach. Forgot to say when you order meat, you also get to pick two sauces - and before anything while you wait they bring you some rolls and butter. The rolls started us off on the right foot knowing the meal was going to be phenomenal. They were warm with some sea salt on top and baked to perfection. The steak was mouth watering, juicy, and flavorful. The sauces added a great touch, and the sides were wonderful. It is safe to say, we did not leave hungry! As mentioned, while tomahawk is said to serve two, we had a lot of leftovers so of course we got those packed up to go. They were very considerate with the packaging, putting items in different boxes that made sense. We unfortunately did not have room for dessert but I'm sure it would've been awesome. The Bancroft is definitely a higher scale restaurant so it is on the pricer side, but it is justified. The food tastes great, presentation is there, and service is excellent. It's a great place for special occasions, celebrations, or just because as long as you know what to expect... but with prices today, I'd rather pay this and have it be worth it than what a crappy meal is costing today!

5 stars! Amazing food! We'll def be back whenever I'm in Boston…read more Had the clam chowder and it was next level. Had huge chunks of bacon bits on top. The best chowder I ever had. Also had the Maine Lobster Roll and WOW the best one I ever had too. This was my best meal I had all summer so far!

Found this place as we spent time in the Newbury area. This place has plenty of history and that…read morecertain Boston mystique surrounding the area. Food was excellent and the buffalo chicken dip was especially good. The only reason this was not a 5 star was due to staff confusion about our table and whom the server was responsible for our party.

Great place. Comfortable atmosphere and super friendly waitress…read more I had special grilled cheese for dinner which was delicious. Got side of Brussels sprouts as side and got a nice large portion of perfectly cooked sprouts, not a skimpy amount like I feared! Most impressive was the many options for my gluten free wife. Rolls for only a $1 upcharge, pizza, and lots of apps and sides. Everything was delicious. If we lived closer this would definitely be on our regular restaurant rotation!

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.

I'm always surprised by the low reviews this place has!!!…read more Brought my family here when they visited us. We had a total of 3 adults and 5 kids. It was a Monday around 4pm and the place was dead. It was MLK day so businesses were likely closed around the restaurant. Service was friendly upon arrival and good throughout our dinner. The kids liked the caricatures on the wall and enjoyed their kids menu with crayons. They immediately brought out bread and butter plus took our drink order. We ordered several apps and entrees plus the kids got their special sized filets. The food is always tasty here. The chef even made me a chicken Parm Sammy which is not on the dinner menu--one of my faves. My family enjoyed their meals too. They ordered the wagyu lasagna and sea bass. For dessert, we ordered a couple of key lime pies. And of course, vanilla ice cream for the kids. The marshmallow topping is unreal. Soooooo tasty, it was a huge hit at our table. Check out the Palm for yourselves!!!

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

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!

The food was absolutely outstanding--every steak was cooked perfectly and everything we ordered was…read moredelicious. What truly made the evening special, though, was our waiter, Eugenio. His service was exceptional: friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to making sure we had a great experience. He elevated an already fantastic meal into a memorable dining experience. We'll definitely be back and will ask for Eugenio again!

Came here mainly because we wanted some solid seafood, but still wanted one juicy steak too. Abe &…read moreLouie's came through on both. First off, our server Sahin was one cool braddah. Soon as he found out we came all the way from Hawaii, he made us feel right at home. Real good energy, super welcoming, and took care of us the whole night. The adults started with a couple Manhattans, and da buggahs had mana . Exactly how a Manhattan supposed to be. For appetizers, we went with the full Abe's Seafood Tower and the Caesar salad. I highly recommend both. My daughter and son went all in, and the homemade croutons made that Caesar salad pop. We liked the oysters so much, we ended up ordering another dozen. Sahin told us the Duxbury oysters (I think that's the ones we had) are local to the Boston region and are farmed in the upper water column above the oyster bed, which keeps them in the current and gives them that clean, briny taste. Mean, supah ono! For the main, we shared the 22 oz bone in ribeye and lobster tail. Steak was cooked proper, juicy, flavorful, just how it should be. Sahin even offered to have the steak sliced up for us, which was a nice touch. For sides, we had the au gratin potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Both were super tasty, and the Brussels sprouts had that perfect char. Ended the meal with da cookie dessert which had homemade whipped cream. Overall, real good experience. Great food, great drinks, and service that made us feel comfortable from the jump. If you staying in Boston and like seafood and steak, this spot is worth checking out. Just note, it's a typical Boston setting, everybody talk loud haha. Mahalo plenty, Sahin. It was a pleasure. I give dis place, 2 shakas and an auriiite!