Food was mediocre. I ordered chicken pot pie and it was all mashed potatoes. Very little chicken. And we we're party of 4, 3 of us got this dish. Everyone disappointed. read more

Fantastic fried chicken sandwich, and great waitstaff. Absolutely recommend!!!! Easy parking and great ambiance!

It must be said that I created a Yelp account *solely* for the purpose of writing a review for this place! Great food, atmosphere, and service. Definitely & strongly suggest making reservations. The venue is small (10 or less tables and approximately 10 seats at the bar) so if you don't have your spot saved, expect to wait. There are outdoor spaces but this is the Antelope Valley, early spring (read: COLD!). Although a staff member did inform us that they will be getting heaters soon so check with the staff. Vibe? Gothic, quaint, exclusive, organic Food? Tasty. Ordered the charcuterie spread, was enough for 3 people to nosh on and very bold flavors. Drinks? OUT OF THIS WORLD. I have had some of the best champagnes and gins from here to Washington state; this place knows their spirits! The wicked woman (cocktail) is a tart little ditty with a smooth finish. The rose quartz (martini) went down nicely and boasted a clean gin taste. Best part? Got to meet the owners (a sister and brother duo!) whose pride shows in how they got behind the bar and served people, too! Overall awesome place. Glad to have a swanky new spot in the A.V.! read more

Went in on a Monday night, sat at the bar with other patrons, bartenders working hard on their phones, took 10 minutes to wake up and do some work. Very poor service. Don't think I will be back. Obviously poor management. read more

Great atmosphere and good beer selection. We came for a lunch on a gorgeous day and they had all the front windows open. Food is a step above typical "bar" food - nothing blew me away but all tasty. read more

Just went to this restaurant and it is awesome. Great atmosphere and good food. Service is nice and great to watch sports with friends. A+

Been to this restaurant several times never had a bad experience until Saturday 7/28 it was a disaster of epic proportion!! Let's start with the situation outside, we were treated to a dog in a car...in July barking and whining and the wonderful smell of cigarettes. When we asked about the dog in the car we were told that they were regulars..., and the car was running with the AC on...lol The meal...appetizer was good, scallops. 2 of the 3 entrees were terrible my son had Tacos which were basically Sloppy Joes in taco shells. I ordered an "Espresso Crusted Filet" garnished with some balsamic sauce that cauterized prior to coming to the table. The Steak was supposed to be and Espresso Crusted Filet, it was a filet but it looked like the Faux Chef Salt Bae'd coffee grounds onto the steak after it was cooked like jimmys on an Ice Cream cone. I asked the waitress what the clotted fluid was and she didn't know, and apologized, asked if I wanted something else. I live by the cardinal rule that if you send something back your done eating. In closing if you like secondhand smoke, dogs in cars whining, and 2/3 entrees that are outright bad, this is the place for you. You can get better Tacos at Taco Bell down the street, and better coffee grounds at Starbucks. read more

This was an interesting experience. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't our favorite. My boyfriend and I went here on a Sunday at noon and there were only a few people besides us. The first "issue" we really had for the place was there menu was very unique. They had some really great sounding dishes but I really didn't want the "Apple Goat Cheese Salmon" or the "Perched Filet Mignon" at noon for a Sunday lunch. Again, they sound delicious but we were really looking forward to a sandwich and soup type of place and while they did have some burger, only one appealed to my boyfriend and none really for me. What was really strange was how some of the things that I was interested in getting were on the lunch specials that, of course, were only available Monday through Saturday. I have always thought that to be a silly rule restaurants use. I don't mind paying a little extra if I can get something I want. We ended up ordering and splitting a bacon and caramelized onion pizza and fish and chips. The pizza, for our particular tastes, had way too much sauce. It was kind of overwhelming and we ended up pushing it aside. Perhaps will less sauce as the sauce was good but I felt as though I was drinking sauce. The fish and chips were much better and we devoured them. It tasted extremely fresh and was a nice sized piece of fish! The slaw that cane with it was delicious and the fries crispy. That being said we would definitely recommend the fish and chips! The waitress was really sweet and friendly though I have to comment that there were only 7 tables total and at least two waitresses and it took us twenty minute to get our check. A little bothersome but not a huge issue. Overall, I think this would be a much better place to go for dinner than lunch and perhaps we may try that in the near future. It is also not the best place for picky eaters as is actually states on the menu to "Please refrain from alterations." That seems quite odd a restaurant to display as everyone has a picky side and if they don't like something typically restaurants accommodate. read more

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Bad service at the bar, decent food. Had to flag down the bartender and tear her away from texting multiple times. If not the phone, her co workers. Took forever to get seated and initially spoken to in the first place. First time here, probably last. read more

Food is fantastic and consistently tremendous! I appreciate the effort the owner and all the staff put into making this neighborhood gem feel like home! I Can't say enough about this place and "Tessie's" the sister restaurant two doors over. Well done! read more

We have been going to the Raven's Nest for years and it is an awesome atmosphere with great food. The owner and staff are always friendly and personable. We recently got takeout drinks and chicken tenders and it was a great meal and we can't wait to return to dining there soon. read more

We stopped into The Ravens Nest on a Saturday night, from the inside it looked packed and when we walked in, expecting a wait, it took a while for a hostess so even notice us but when she did she sat us right away. The dinning area looked pretty small but the bar was large and there were many people there watching the Bruins. We ordered fried mozzarella for an app, I had the salmon which looked popular, and my partner had parmesan crusted chicken. The fried mozzarella came out and wasn't hot or melted, pretty disappointed and our meals both had potential but didn't quite live up to their descriptions. Overall not bad, would like to give it another shot. read more

So...finally--screw this place! We've been coming here for 5+ years every other Wednesday/Thursday, sitting at a small table for 2 in front...and having a drink or two and appetizer or two. The last 5 times or so we've been accosted at the front gate by some pinhead youngster saying "We can't seat you there unless you order a meal". Luckily, we've been rescued a few times by the wait staff who recognizes us and let us in. Already embarrassing to have to go through this, we've shied away from going back. Tonite we thought we'd give it a try on a Wednesday...and accosted again at front gate. Keep in mind...6 of 8 tables for 2 in front were wide open, there were 3 people at the bar and only 1 table was occupied in the restaurant--not exactly crowded. So for a final time...screw you Ravens Nest in Walpole and shame on you Owners for training your people not to use their judgement. #NeverAgain read more

Very yummy!! It's a bit higher priced but their arachini is to die for, and their steak tips and pistachio chicken are good, this place isn't very nice to sit in because it's usually crowded and loud but takeout is good read more

Bad bad bad. Better if you're white. First was finding the door, though it was locked but just sticky. Walking in it was pretty busy - everybody stops and stares at you - but still a few spots to sit, didnt notice a waitress so sat down assuming they would come around. Didnt happen, but figured we could just push up to the bar and get menus.. fine. Not too many menu options, but good enough. Mozzerella sticks were generic, served in a basket with newspaper, clean? Side plates were plastic. I got the burger, burnt bun and messy, he got the chicken sandwich.. no seasoning. French fries were okay. Btw if you get cold easily dont come. I am fine in 50 degrees but here was amazingly cold. The fun came when you notice every person looking at you and glaring like we just walked into a skin head bar.. from the moment we walked in, while we ate, and while we left. Even who appeared to be the owner couldnt help himself. Not to mention it was karoke night, too loud for karoke.. Felt extremely uncomfortable the whole 30 minutes we sat there. Im not the kind of person to feel uncomfortable easily.. there was one poc in the corner but im assuming the staring and dirty looks is because my friend looks arab. Now that were home a few hours later we both are sick, now i have to wonder due to the staring if its intentional or unintentional. read more

All around average. Also, other yelpers were right, it's freezing in there. Beer selection? Average. Burger? Good toppings but totally dried out. Atmosphere? Casual, but not anything special. I could find the same atmosphere and vibe somewhere else that has more craft beer Service? Fine, but could have been more attentive with refills. read more

Great sandwiches and pub food! Always love to stop here to meet up with friends~!

Nice place to go if you like to be surrounded by drunk old men who get overserved while talking sh*t about you while you are trying to enjoy a night out with friends. Then when you try to ask the overserved drunk to leave you alone, multiple times, you get kicked out by the manager who watched this guy be an a$$hole to you for some time. Same dive townie bar with poor staff. read more

Came on a Monday and was pleasantly surprised how busy it was. Drinks were very good. Food was just okay, sandwiches were a tad bit dry. Service in general was on the slower side but nothing that is abnormal for the industry right now. Overall would recommend it as a great places for drinks and apps. read more

Well this place started out horrible and ended even worse. The hostess was rude, the table we were seated at was cramped, the menu is horribly limited and we BOTH got food poisoning from different meals! read more

The Raven's Nest - Well this place started out horrible and ended even worse! - American Near Me - Walpole, Massachusetts

Overall, would go again if out drinking with friends but not a place to "dine" - even pub style dining. We were Traveling, had dinner for two. Read reviews and decided to give this place a try. Food was fair overall. The bar itself was quaint and had an inviting feel to it but noise level was terrible. Could barely hear yourself talk it was so loud. Ruined the meal for us. Also made mistake of eating on the small patio outside and waitress all but forgot we were out there. Ordered chicken and pesto sandwich. Chicken was dry but focaccia bread was tasty and pesto had a walnut flavor which was different. Topped with melted cheddar and grilled peppers. Came with fries. Would probably not order again. Other entree was chicken avocado and white bean salad with roasted pistachios and a vinaigrette dressing. Would order this again. read more

Walked over for a drink after the suggestion from Tessie's. Owner is the same, a very nice guy. The bartender was friendly and we chatted for a bit. Didn't order any food but they have a good selection for drinks. read more

Incredible mothers day package and perfect dinner. Also, curbside service was appreciated (zero interaction!) Thank You!!! read more

Wait staff very friendly. Food mediocre at best- spice level very high in fish tacos . I won't hurry back

I was pretty excited for The Raven's Nest. My friend suggested it and sent me the link of the menu the day before. I looked at the menu and was very impressed. There were about 5 things on there I could order and probably be happy with. I excitedly agreed to the restaurant choice and decided I would get the Apple and Walnut Salad, with salmon. The service was great, we were seated right away and waited on by a very cheerful waitress. They were out of the French Onion Soup, the Reuben, and the Jambalaya. This was a bummer for my friend, who was bringing food home for her BF, whose first choice was the Jambalaya, second choice was the Reuben. Hmmmm. Anyway, I ordered my salad specifically because I thought a chardonnay vinaigrette sounded pretty unique. My salad arrived without the walnuts and with a raspberry vinaigrette. It's pretty annoying that they missed one of the ingredients in the name of the salad. Also, the entire reason I ordered the salad was to try the dressing. The apples were grilled with the fish, and had absorbed the taste of it. Fishy apples? Did you do that on purpose? Disappointing because I was really excited to eat there, but this meal fell flat. Service was good, food was not. read more

We couldn't figure out where to eat. Patch wanted Mexican.. but I didn't want that. We compromised and came here. Overall, a great choice by Chris. We had a group of 5, and didn't have a reservation. We waited about 5 minutes and were seated at a high top in the corner. It was a dark atmosphere... comfortable, laid back and dark. They had a great selection of beers at the bar, and it seemed like a place "locals" might go when they come home from college. I enjoyed the atmosphere. We ordered Arancini and something else for apps (perhaps it was a special). I liked the Arancini... it was a little too cooked on the outside, but the overall flavor and texture was just right. Bri and I ordered the Sangria, which was deadly delicious, and the boys ordered beers. For meals, Bri got the Mac and Cheese, I got Tess's Vodka Penne, Greg got Turkey Tips, Chris got Shepards Pie.. and I don't remember what Patch got.... perhaps the Ginger Salmon. While I enjoyed the "festive" wintery type meals, I think they could have been carried out better. For example, Bri's Cinnamon Mac and Cheese came with only a drop of cheese. It did have a great cinnamon taste, but lacked the only important ingredient! My Vodka Penne was absolutely perfect... but I think I talked too much so I didn't get to eat as much as I wanted to. The boys said their meals were all perfect. I was so excited to look at the menu, because there were many options that I would eat and like to try. That is rare for a menu, so when a restaurant has that.. it automatically wins over my approval. read more

Oh my God! The food here is phenomenal! Gourmet food served in hearty portions without the pretentious atmosphere or ridiculous prices. My fiancé and I went here for date night and were immediately impressed by the atmosphere. The small, cozy feel with medium-dim lighting and a heavy bar made for an almost romantic atmosphere. The TVs hung every five feet on the wall and close seating seemed to unnecessarily twist it into a sports bar. Is there such a thing as too many TVs? After a reasonable wait, we got to our table and ordered the "special" mussels appetizer to start. For dinner, she ordered the apple cinnamon goat cheese salmon and I ordered the steak tips "a la Harry". I honestly can't say enough about the food! That's why this place get five stars from me: on the food alone. The service was average, with a few minor hiccups, but no major issues. When the hostess seated us, she came to find us, told us our table was ready, and (before we could gather our belongings) almost disappeared. Luckily the place was small and I saw where she went. The only other thing that comes to mind is once our appetizer came out, we had to wait briefly before we got our plates and silverware, something that should have been brought out after placing the order. Again, not a real issue, but a minor inconvenience. Luckily the food far outweighs any issues we had and we will most definitely be back! read more

Dear Raven's Nest - On our many recent trips from Bellingham to Walpole to see our Mom in the nursing home and hospital...the Raven's Nest has been a comfortable stop along the way. On our first trip, I ordered the steak tip sandwich; the tips were satisfying and the bread was crusty and delicious! My husband had the fish & chips...what a lovely piece of cod! It was a generous portion, the fries were great and the slaw was too. Our kids had the burger & chicken fingers...both were generous enough for a grown up, but nicely done...as the fingers were home made. The service was super! and the pub itself is very homey and comfortable. Our second trip, I ordered the 1/2 Reuben and soup combo...I wished I skipped the soup (although it was yummy) and just got the Reuben! It was delightful...the corned beef was hand carved and the perfect amount of juicy, salty, goodness.... My Mom had the Shepherd's Pie....it was lovely. A generous portion, with seasoned beef, vegetables and mashed. The chicken wings were really good too....tangy, a bit spicy and meaty. My only negative was the dessert. I ordered an egg nog, bread pudding....it was mostly a very...dry... bread. Although, my son enjoyed his brownie sundae...my husband said his molten chocolate cake "lost it's lava"...my recommendation to the Chef; stick to the basic, easy to make desserts, and forgo the "fancy" stuff. Other than that...we will be back for the great service, nice atmosphere & the REUBENS! Best, L read more

Met here for a first date. Loved the vibe of the place, and the group of folks playing live, acoustic Irish music at a nearby table. Had a salmon dish, which was okay. Not awful, not great (in case you were unclear on the definition of "okay"). It was just a bit too "99" or "Red Lobster." Oh, well. Server seemed busy, but attentive when she was at our table. Hostess was very pleasant, and helped secure a good table after she learned it was a first date. Had an annoying problem of fruit flies, or some sort of flies buzzing around us. Bottom line: I'd give them another shot. But the date, not so much ... read more

A cool, neighborhood pub with slightly eclectic, well prepared food serving some outstanding brews by some really nice servers. What more could you ask for? Not much really. Perhaps a Sheppard's pie that was above average - or even average - but I've been here 4 times so far and that's really my only complaint. The calamari and spinach dip are both very good. The Steak Tips and Salmon are delicious and make it hard to try the other options but the burgers and salads good options I can recommend. As mentioned - I found the Sheppard's pie to be lacking in flavor, innovation and moisture . Fortunately I had it with a Dogfish Head 90 (Ok - two dogfish head 90's) which is just one of a few outstanding brews on tap. Also much cheaper than Flynn's in Mansfield. If I can get a seat at the bar I plant myself. Unfortunately that's not always possible as this place can be packed. read more

The Raven's Nest - Dogfish Head 90 on tap at the Raven's Next. Taste better than this looks. - American Near Me - Walpole, Massachusetts

I had lunch there yesterday and it was delicious. Such good quality ingredients- I appreciate that. I noticed that another reviewer posted that the lunch specials were not available Sunday but our waitress said the chef would make anything on the menu- including lunch specials. My advice- don't be afraid to ask a restaurant for what you really want- most kitchens will accommodate. One thing that was odd yesterday was my friend ordered the Butternut soup and half eggplant sandwich special and it was truly delicious - however there were two giant pieces of bacon sticking out of the soup. Happily she is not a vegetarian, but it seems like the waitstaff should give a head's up in case someone doesn't eat meat. Not a big deal. Just feedback. read more

My husband and I came to dinner here for the 3rd of July not realizing that the Walpole fireworks were that night! (didn't realize that they could be seen from the center). We were greeted when we came in, and very quickly were sat. Since it was busy, we were greeted by a gentleman David who told us he would not be our waiter but if he could start us off with drinks. Low and behold, he ended up being our waiter! I thought this was great because it was busy and they did what they needed to do to keep customers happy. He was very nice, was on top of allergies and follow up on how our food tasted. The food was GREAT (bacon and beef chili, steak tips and oysters with garlic sauce) and the drinks were wonderful as well! Definitely will go back here. Also, they have a small outdoor seating section. We didn't sit there but would love to go back again! read more

DELICIOUS PLACE! They make really good food great service quick fairly priced! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a great restaurant near them. read more

The steaks tips are awesome, as pointed out by other reviewers. Really wish they committed a little more to the Edgar Allen Poe theme, seeing how it is called "ravens nest". But all in all great find. read more

We went here for Mothers Day. As expected we had to wait, they don't do reservations, but not too long. The place is tiny and quaint. My husband got their special of the day, lamb chops for $23 but was charged $28. I got the steak tips which were decent. Asparagus were cooked perfect. Portion sizes were just enough, not too big like most places now. My toddler got their chicken tenders which you could tell weren't frozen and just warmed up. Mistakenly they brought out two orders of tenders when we ordered one tenders and one kids steak tip, they quickly corrected it. I'd definitely go back but maybe later without the kids for a different experience. read more

The most welcoming establishment in Walpole. Great staff and the food looks/smells great. I have no idea what the late-night atmosphere is like here but it's great for a bite/drink ~5pm/6pm. Probably the only place I would come back to in this area. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet. I love the Coffee Perch but I wondered how they could turn over so much good food and keep it fresh. And ah, they are the Raven's Nest baby restaurant, that makes so much sense. First and last, the nachos had vegetarian chili and were the bomb dot com. Seriously, so so good. My BF had something mac n cheese, maybe, I don't remember because of my nacho obsession. I can never ever get chili at most places so this is a rare and excellent find. The beer menu was also really good for the burbs. I loved whatever I had but forget due to nacho love. Seriously. It's super cozy and cute inside, so there may be a wait. There is also a lot of TV's for the menfolk. It's very clean too. read more

Always seasonal specials, ask the server. Bartenders Tim and Rachel are awesome and really take care of the customer. We have been coming to The Raven's Nest for a while now, I don't know why I haven't written a review earlier. My husband and I almost always sit at the bar, and we are very well treated and taken care of. The food is fresh and delicious. FYI if you come here on a Friday or Saturday night, make sure you come a little early because it starts to get packed around 6 pm. This place really should have 5 stars! read more

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I was there last week with my boyfriend. I was surprised by the nice decor of the restaurant. We sat by the window by the bar area, had some dessert and couple of cocktails. Very nice place to hang out and wind down, planning on going back soon. read more

The Raven's Nest - Fried Ice Cream - American Near Me - Walpole, Massachusetts

This restaurant is very cozy with friendly staff. The price was fair for what we got. We started off with the arancini, which were four lemon saffron rissotto balls with mozzarella. They came served in pomodoro sauce and basil pesto. They were very good; crispy and hot. The pesto was a little overpowering and overall the balls were light on cheese. I had the baked mac and cheese with bacon. I knew it had cinnamon in it when I ordered it, but I was disappointed with the flavor. The portion size was pretty generous and the cheese was good. The bacon was not what I was hoping for: it was large flakes of crunchy thick cut bacon. My wife ordered the BBQ bacon cheeseburger. This was an average burger. The BBQ sauce was tasty, and the fries were very good. The burger was topped with both bacon and ham, which we would have preferred just bacon. We weren't offered a dessert menu after our meal which I assume means they don't offer dessert. read more