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    The Refinery

    4.4 (85 reviews)
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    Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    Ben M.

    I'm normally skeptical of places that have a large menu in addition to a barbecue section. Normally, the barbecue isn't that great, but The Refinery is an exception! I had a deliciously tender brisket sandwich. The Carolina-style, vinegar-based barbecue sauce was perfect. They have a great selection of local and regional beers to pair with any meal. I got the special soup of the day (potato leek), which was tasty as well. My wife was happy with her buffalo chicken tenders and waffle fries. The other two people in our party enjoyed the Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich and a couple of their margaritas, too. I'd recommend reservations, as this place is very busy even until late on the weekends. Olivia took great care of our table.

    Yaran S.

    I liked my friend's steak way more than the seared tuna I ordered. I also liked my other friend's French fries more than the sweet potato fries I got which were a bit soggy. Service was good. Spacious interior.

    Jennifer R.

    I grew up in the area and was so pleased to see this place appear as there's nothing in the area. Took a while to get here and only had time for takeout but omg. The sandwiches were outrageous. The meats were perfect, flavorful, juicy. Sandwiches were put together perfectly and even the side salad was a perfect size and super fresh. Can't wait to go back for a sit down meal. The picture doesn't do justice at all and I deleted one by accident. The Cuban was amazing. Photo is the brisket-equally amazing. , sooooo gooood.

    Rose M.

    Yippee ki yay y'all! Finally got here!! I absolutely love the decor and comforting atmosphere. Large tent outside for outdoor dining or dine in. Plenty of parking. Large menu selection. You definitely get a bang for your buck. We had the combo platter that had brisket, ribs, pulled chicken and pork, beans, coleslaw, fries, and cornbread. Where do I start. All meats were fantastic and so tender. Awesome smokey flavor. The beans were outstanding. I'm so picky on my coleslaw and it was perfect. The cornbread is a tiny morsel and I wish it was bigger. I had the marinated steak tips chef selection which means it is grilled with a sauce and comes with fried onions. You could cut the meat with a butter knife. So flavorful. Comes with a side salad and 2 sides. The loaded potatoe had chili on it!! We did have a cup of chili and we loved it!!! My husband literally could not stop talking about how good the food was the entire time he was eating. He also said I better rate this review a 5/5. We had a coconut cannoli and key lime pie. The cannoli was very good but the key lime pie was simply out of this world. I will be thinking about it for days. They have a deli counter and you can order platters, sides, or fresh meat/fish to go. They have a wonderful dessert counter (picture included). Closed Sunday-Tuesday.

    Veteran Parking spot up front!
    Allyson M.

    Great food. And nice touch with the Veteran Only parking. Baby back ribs fell off the bone, and the fried cheese curds were delish. Pulled pork quesadilla was plentiful and really a meal in itself.

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    7 years ago

    Brian has knocked the cover off the baseball. This place is fantastic. Great food at good prices for great value!

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    7 years ago

    We had an amazing first experience! Five of us all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and we highly recommend making the drive to Andover!

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    The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern - sweet potato fries

    The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern

    4.2(714 reviews)
    22.7 mi
    $$

    Friday Night: we were driving up to the lake and decided to stop to get something to eat in…read moreConcord. My son looked on his phone and came across Barley House. We were able to park close by and get in before the big crowd. Barley seems like a happening place. An upscale Irish Pub, for sure! The set up is a bar with a decent amount of restaurant booth seating. Of course, there were tables of different sizes available, as well. We were given a 10 minute wait after meeting with the Hostess. There was alot of activity around the bar and lots of drinks coming out of the bar well....always a good sign! When our time was up, we were quickly escorted to our table. We were each given a menu and a drink menu. Lots to choose from on both menus (see the pic below) I ordered the chicken sandwich with caramelized onions and my son ordered a Chicken Pot Pie. He had a beer and we both had water with a lemon. The food came rather quickly. I was immediately taken back when the caramelized onion was not on my sandwich. I was going to ask the waittress to fix it but it was far to busy and it was not a big deal. Of course, I would have enjoyed the onion but "no big deal". My son's Chicken Pot Pie was a good size and was thrilled with it. We both ate everything on our plates. Our waitress checked in with us a few times to refill, which was nice and came to take the plates away after we were finished. We did not get any dessert. To be honest, we did not see a lot of dessert plates coming to other tables, either. We were thinking maybe people leave to get ice cream at one of the nearby establishments. 5-Stars Price: Fair Parking: plenty near by Vibe: perfect...I would like to watch a game, someday, at the bar Pepsi/Coke: Coke Would I come again? Sure...we enjoyed ourselves and the food and service was excellent

    Nice enough place for families with young kids or 20-somethings looking to get drunk, but forget…read moreabout the food! Everything our party of four ordered was a disappointment, starting with an ice-tea cocktail that was undrinkable-- our nice waitress took it off the bill. My grilled salmon on a bed of rice arrived as dry as the Sahara, surrounded by burnt roasted carrots -- at least I think that's what they were. My husband's steak he ordered medium rare was also way overdone, served a block of with cold mashed potatoes. The overly sweet Apple Pumpkin Bisque (for $9) went uneaten after each of us tried a spoonful -- it was more like a bowl of pie filling than soup. Even the dessert, bread pudding with some whipped cream, was gloppy and unappetizing. This is a great place to go if you are fasting.

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    Onions Pub & Restaurant - Maple glazed seared salmon with Parmesan risotto and seasonal vegetable.

    Onions Pub & Restaurant

    4.3(275 reviews)
    14.0 mi
    $$

    It's old. My room was the largest. No closet to hang my clothes. The floor is slanted. The food…read moreexcellent. The TV is too small. The picture is not the size expanded to the size of the TV. My last day the TV went out. No signal was displayed on the screen. There is a covience store and Laundromat across the street.

    We were headed to a concert that evening and, as usual when we're traveling, Yelp helped us find…read moredinner. Onions Pub & Restaurant turned out to be one of those places that makes you glad you trusted the reviews. Housed in the historic Tilton Inn, the restaurant has plenty of character before you even open the menu. We chose the pub side, which has a fun, relaxed atmosphere and felt like exactly the right place to kick off the evening. We started by sharing the French onion soup, and I'm glad we did. It was outstanding and easily one of the better versions I've had in quite some time. My partner ordered one of the entrée salads, which looked fresh, generous, and every bit as satisfying as my fish and chips. I paired the fish and chips with a Smithwick's Irish Red Ale. The fish was crisp, flaky, and satisfying--the kind of pub meal that's hard to improve on. The service added just as much to the experience as the food. Our waitress was also tending bar and happily shared the story behind both the historic inn and the restaurant's unusual name. As we learned, "Onion" is actually an affectionate nickname for Bermudians, a nod to the island's once-famous onion exports. Since the owner is half Bermudan, the name fits perfectly. She was one part bartender, one part server, and one part docent, and it made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. Onions is a little quirky in all the right ways, with good food, welcoming people, and a setting that feels like it has stories to tell. If you're in the area--whether you're heading to a concert or just passing by on I-93--it's well worth the stop. Five stars.

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