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    The Square Deli

    4.4 (131 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, American, Barbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Classic Italian Cold Cut
    Evelyn W.

    Got the South Philly Steak and Classic Italian last night, both on the homemade seeded rolls and they were fantastic. The team is generous with all the high quality ingredients, the price is so justified. Also, kept half the South Philly Steak for leftovers and it reheated beautifully the next day in the airfryer. But beyond that, it's a small unassuming place and the owner is a great guy. He has created a small business that makes you feel really good about supporting. He's doing great things for the community AND the subs are incredible.

    Steak & Cheese w/ peppers and onions
    Eka C.

    Tried this place today for the first time. It was packed ! We waited for steak and cheese on sesame bread for almost half an hour ( i'm not complaining-- it's a popular spot :) My husband loved it, and i ... liked it. It definitely good quality meat, good chunks of nicely cooked peppers and onions ( we asked to add it ) and lots of cheese , but the bread was a little burned and the meat was under seasoned to my taste. Yet we would definitely go back.

    Cheese pizza (labeled "Our Cheese" in the online menu).
    Rahul R.

    Wow. Just wow. After getting pies from here over the years, I've gotta say, THIS is the best place for a pizza in the Boston area in my book. I've ordered their cheese pizza ("Our Cheese" in the online menu) for pickup on several occasions, and it always hits the spot. The tomato and basil combo is fantastically done in particular. I can't even wait until I'm home to eat - I usually wolf down a slice right then and there once I get into the car. The shop itself is also easy to get in and out of for pickups (they've got an insulated rack near the door itself), and it feels like your classic neighborhood pizza spot atmosphere. So happy we've got Square Deli around. I've been getting pizza in the Boston area for over 25 years, and this is for sure the spot!

    It's a regular average size sub actually I think Meridian Market Lodge subs are bigger than that
    Kim F.

    Oh my God I saw it on TikTok. It looks so amazing. I had to try it. I go in I order in Italian with American cheese everything on it seasoning and red wine vinegar I get charged $21. I almost had a heart attack. I said oh no I just ordered one sub they like yeah that's for one sub a cheese pizza is like $23 help by this point I had already said you know OK I'm standing there like baffled that I paid $21 for this up so it must be huge. I get the sub average size sub I get home. I open it up. I would have so disgusted with anything had zero taste. They never put no red wine vinegar the pickles that they use remind me of like bread and butter pickles do yourself a favor if you want a real Italian sub, don't go to that place because you will not be impressed I wanted to wrap it back up drive all the way back and tell them give me my $21 back and go to the north end or Eastboston Meridian Market and get a real Italian sub. I said this must be a boogie join or something because there ain't no way of serving this food that they're making it there. I will say one thing there was a woman at the register. She was so sweet and I did say to her are you kidding me $21 for one sub and she just eyes open wide and was like yeah but it's really big really big. Are you kidding me? It's an average size sub. The only thing I will say I was impressed about was the bread everything else never ever will I go there again ever don't waste your money people

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    2 years ago

    Owner comes off as Condescending and rude.TRASH!!! Food is over priced and Average at best

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    Went for the Pizza after a friend recommended and it was really good!!! Small hole in the place but those are the best!!!

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    The ingredients were super fresh. Lots of options on the menu. Will definitely be back to try more

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    3 years ago

    I defy you to find a better steak sandwich than this place. 10/10. And the pizza is great too.

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    Very good. I'd like the pizza less "wet" a little soft in the middle. Tastes good. Very fresh quality ingredients

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    3 years ago

    Stumbled upon this place and had the Paisano - probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Will be coming back.

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    Fantastic pizza, certainly on the same level as the best places in the area. Light, great flavor.

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    Some of the best pizza around. Top notch service. I ate an entire pizza myself (*shared 1 piece for a rating).

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    Amazing. My whole family ordered subs and everyone loved theirs! Debating ordering from here again tomorrow. Highly recommend!

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    The Smoke Shop BBQ - East Boston

    The Smoke Shop BBQ - East Boston

    4.3(59 reviews)
    2.8 miEast Boston

    Over the years, I think I've been to every one of The Smoke Shop's locations with the exception of…read morethe one in Methuen. They all provide reliably good food and a consistent, midscale BBQ-shop atmosphere. Regarding the proteins, I've had the brisket, burnt ends, St. Louis style ribs, hot links, wings, pulled pork, and pork belly. In general, they are all good but lean towards a sweeter profile. You can get them dry with the sauces on the side. I haven't found their saucing to be consistent across the locations, so it may be better just to ask for sauce on the side, depending on your preferences. I've found that the ribs and brisket can be a bit dry, but they are still very tasty. The wings are my favorite at the moment but I happen to love wings. These aren't the super crispy style of wings, so go in knowing that. Regarding the sides, I've had the brussels sprouts, mac n cheese, baked beans, zucchini salad, collard greens, cornbread, texas toast, and coleslaw. They adjust some of these over time, so check what they have when you're ordering. Everything that I've had has been pretty good, though none of the sides have been mind blowing. Good, solid BBQ sides, also generally on the sweet side. I usually get the Pit Boss, which comes with three meats and three sides. Each of the meats gives you about 4 ounces of edible meat, give or take (ex. 3 wing pieces, 3 ribs, and 1/4 pound of brisket). The delivery sides come in 1/2 pint containers, and you get 3 sides with the Pit Boss. So, that particularly meal can be a massive feast for one or a decent size meal for two depending on appetites. Overall, The Smoke Shop is a good option for BBQ in the Boston area and deserves its place as a mainstay/staple in the category.

    The food was not bad but the prices are ridiculous and the portions are tiny. The pulled pork ribs…read moreand pimento Mac and cheese were decent though

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    The Smoke Shop BBQ - East Boston
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    Wade BBQ

    Wade BBQ

    4.1(18 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Hands down, the Best BBQ in Greater Boston. Best of all, it's cheaper than a flight to Texas…read more Place is a garage in Union Square with no seating - it's takeout only. The guy that runs the spot is super passionate about the craft and was kind enough to chat and explain the process. Only caveat is that the brisket sells out fairly early. The sides are very good, don't sleep on them. Between this place, BT's in Sturbridge and Rusty Can in Byfield - the New England *good* Q scene is slowly improving.

    I stopped by Wade BBQ in Somerville for takeout recently. This outdoor BBQ food stall is located on…read morea short cul-de-sac (Sanborn Ct) off busy Washington Street with limited street parking. They serve up a variety of smoked BBQ meats, including brisket, St. Louis ribs, beef ribs, sausage, pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends, chicken, turkey, and portabella "pulled pork" a vegetarian option. They offer BBQ plates, sandwiches, wraps, chicken wings, chicken tenders, fried foods (fries, okra, pickles), and sides (mac n cheese, candied yams, garlic mashed potatoes, rice, collard greens, BBQ pit beans, potato salad, grilled vegetables, & potato salad). The pricing is moderate. I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich ($16.99 plus hospitality fee and tax) served with choice of side and pickles. Since I parked very close to the food stall, I sat in my vehicle (with flashers) for 5 minutes and quickly retrieved my order. The pulled pork sandwich was a good size with cole slaw, tender sweet BBQ pulled pork on a thick soft egg bun. The pulled pork was mostly lean meat, a bit dry, but it tasted just fine. The potato salad was pretty good, which had firm gold potatoes, chopped red onions, celery, egg, mustard, mayo, and seasonings and dill pickle chips on the side. I enjoyed my food in the vehicle before heading back home. I will have to try some of their other meats and sides on the next visit to Wade BBQ.

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    Wade BBQ - Brisket sandwich with lemon-pepper fries

    Brisket sandwich with lemon-pepper fries

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    Dry brisket

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    Neptune Oyster - Calamari

    Neptune Oyster

    4.2(6.8k reviews)
    3.0 miNorth End
    $$$

    A Boston must-try, Neptune's is a tiny restaurant (like, 20-25 people max seating) that will very…read morelikely have a line when you arrive. Unless you wanna wait an hour or so, it's best to arrive 30min before they open to beat the rush. It's incredibly cramped and rushed inside, and you may need to share a table with others if you're a smaller party. Food is quite pricey but well worth it. We ordered the oysters (they've got a variety so you can choose), clam chowder, lobster roll, cioppino, and johnnycake. Oysters were fine, but the clam chowder was absolutely dismal. Not sure what happened, especially since it's so highly rated, but it was extremely watery and almost completely unseasoned. It could've definitely used salt at the very least. If I didn't know it was from Neptune, I'd have given it a 2/10. To my relief, the lobster roll was the total opposite. Succulent, juicy, heavenly. It was like being in Maine. The cioppino was also very good. The Johnnycake was an interesting but fun way to end the meal. It's a sweet pancake-like cornmeal covered in a syrupy glaze and topped with smoked bluefish paste, crème fraiche and caviar. I've never had anything like it. Nothing was super overpriced, but I personally prefer next door (Paulini's), which is much cheaper and while it isn't as good, it also doesn't require waiting in an hour in line. However, I think Neptune's is definitely worth a try as long as you're willing to wait in line.

    Ambiance: good ambiance pretty spacious they can fit bigger parties like 5. I would expect bar…read moretable if you are a small table. Service: the service was good and fast Food $$: they are known for the oysters and lobster rolls. There was a long line for it but worth Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: go right when it opens

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    Neptune Oyster - One of the few lines worth standing in + oysters of the day

    One of the few lines worth standing in + oysters of the day

    Neptune Oyster - Wednesday - Fish & chips

    Wednesday - Fish & chips

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    Buttermilk & Bourbon - 2 Fried Chicken Sliders and  Fried Chicken

    Buttermilk & Bourbon

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    4.0 miBack Bay
    $$

    Great food and drinks! The biscuits are delicious. Mario was an awesome server! We will definitely…read morebe coming back.

    This was an amazing find of a restaurant on our little trip to Boston. As of many of the other…read morereviews state, the biscuits are a must. They were the dark horse that I never would have thought about ordering normally. Biscuits for dinner? Eh. But they were delicious and lighter than expected and the pimento cheese I could have ate by the spoonfuls. The oysters were clean and delicious. Everything you hope to have from Northeast oysters especially being from Texas where most of the places here serve Gulf oysters that don't even come close to comparing. I could have drank the mignonette. The pimento mac n cheese was on point and flavorful (and again that pimento cheese, yum). The wagyu burgers were so good. The burger was tender and flavorful, the bread was soft and light and slightly sweet, and the onion ring added a great texture to the mix. Think of a amped up western burger. The ambiance was a cool vibe yet a home feel. We were seated quickly but it took awhile for anyone to acknowledge us. Service was good once it started and the food came out quickly. If we ever make it back to Boston, it will definitely be on our list to revisit. Great late dinner spot. Simple foods done right. (Oh, and the drinks were delicious. I wanted to try them all. Mine tasted exactly like an apple pie.)

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    Buttermilk & Bourbon - The other side of the  restaurant. Our reservation was late and we literally were the last to leave .

    The other side of the restaurant. Our reservation was late and we literally were the last to leave .

    Buttermilk & Bourbon - Alligator fries

    Alligator fries

    Buttermilk & Bourbon - I can't remember the name of this drink....it was sweet, but good.

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    I can't remember the name of this drink....it was sweet, but good.

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