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    The Sun Tavern

    3.8 (206 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Sweet potato Seasonal Soup
    Susan R.

    Had dinner with a friend at this new-to-me place. The menu has many varied options and there was a separate specials menu, including a couple of featured cocktails. I enjoyed their Two Truths and a Rye while my friend had an espresso martini. I settled on a cup of sweet potato soup (delish!) and the meatloaf. The smoked bacon jam atop the moist and tender meat slices (packed with garlic) were amazing! The roasted veggies and mashed potatoes made this a very filling entree. My friend had the chopped salad with sirloin tip side. She loved the salad but we both felt the tips portion was very skimpy. We finished off the meal with the limoncello mascarpone cake. Our server, Rachel, was exceptional--friendly, anticipatory, always filling water glasses and checking back. The dining room is part of a Colonial home that has a charming vibe. The bar area was crowded and hopping! I'd go back again and again.

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    Em B.

    after an all-day event in the area, i was starving and looking for a different place than my usual. i stumbled upon the sun tavern online, and decided to give it a try. the sun tavern is a very cute, cape style house with a tavern on one side of the building, and 2 rooms that are more formal. our server, tara, was great. tara, melissa, and our host danielle, shared the detailed story behind the restaurant which was really intriguing! we started with the burrata which was good. for my meal, i ordered the chicken with sautéed spinach (plus garlic) and added some extra seasonal veggies, which they put in the dish and it was delicious! i finished my meal and i never usually do. my friend ordered their sweet chili bbq steak tips, it was great but we both thought they would be better without the sweet chili bbq sauce. i loved the wine special, which was the 2022 lion tamer cabernet sauvignon, delicious! for dessert, they had my favorite, limoncello mascarpone cake, and it was the perfect ending to a satisfying meal. 2022 lion tamer cabernet sauvignon 10/10 homemade bread 10/10 burrata 8/10 chicken 9.5/10 sautéed spinach 9.5/10 steak tips 7.8/10 limoncello mascarpone cake 10/10 i really enjoyed our meals here, and would recommend the sun tavern if you're in the area. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 4.4/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 the sun tavern: 4.8/5

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    Consistently provides excellent service and food. We have not found anything close on the South Shore.

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    Been to Sun Tavern many, many times. Never disappoints and very consistent. Nice setting

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    Fantastic food excellent service would absolutely go again with family and friends. The atmosphere was warm and cozy

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    Solstice - short rib

    Solstice

    3.7(223 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$

    I really wanted to love this meal because the service was excellent and the cocktail was…read moreoutstanding. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, and those two things made the experience enjoyable. Unfortunately, the main course was a major disappointment. The menu described the entrée as "Chicken Under a Brick - Bell & Evans 1/2 bird." When I order a half chicken, I expect to receive half of the bird, including the thigh. Instead, my plate contained a chicken breast, the drumette portion of the wing, and the leg, but no thigh. As someone who prefers dark meat, the thigh was the part I was most looking forward to. I mentioned this to our waitress, who was very pleasant, but before leaving I also asked if I could speak with the manager or the chef to understand why the dish was served this way. Unfortunately, no one came out to speak with me. I was hungry, so I ate what I could rather than sending it back, but it left me disappointed. If the restaurant serves something other than what most people would consider a true half chicken, I think the menu should make that clear. Better communication would have prevented my disappointment. The service and cocktail were excellent, but because the entrée was the main reason for my visit, I left feeling let down.

    Our cousin suggested we check out this high end restaurant based on other reviews. It's a cute…read moreplace that used to be a train station. The drinks we ordered were a Sidecar and Creamy Expresso Martini. The bartender knows how to make a nice drink. The waitress mentioned that he's been there since they opened 21 years ago. The food was great. We started with the Tuna Tartare. The tuna is fresh and the presentation was beautiful. The Steak was seasoned nicely and Frites were crispy and both tasted delicious. The duck was cooked perfectly and the beet reduction sauce paired nicely. If you haven't tried this place out I highly recommend doing so.

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    Winsor House - Island Creek Oysters and other local

    Winsor House

    3.6(167 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Winsor is Wonderful!…read more I see that Yelpers do not love Winsor due to the low ratings and reviews but I have to ask why. What I will say is if you read these bad reviews you might be surprised at what people complain about. But, on a more positive note, this will be my 3rd time dining here and everytime has been wonderful (hence my title). The food, ambiance, drinks, etc. you really can't go wrong with any of them. And, the drive there is also stunning. Duxbury as you know is a beautiful beach and golf city with million dollar homes along the way. Cha-Ching! I arrived a little early while I waited for my friend to arrive. The restaurant was not overly crowded which was good for a Friday evening. We sat right near the fireplace which was super nice. When my friend arrived we started with some drinks. Then we were so torn as to what to order so we started with their Tuna Crudo. My favorite since it was super fresh, melt in your mouth sashimi. Yummy! Then we shared a salad which was just ok. For entrees, she ordered the Linquine Vongole which looked good but a huge portion. I ordered Fluke for the first time and although it wasn't what I am used to, I still enjoyed it. We passed on dessert and had coffee with amaro; they have some nice after dinner drinks. All I have to say is go see for yourself that this gorgeous, south shore spot is perfect for any occassion. Or even if you want to grab a glass of wine/drink and sit at the bar, that sounds good too! Cheers~!

    I'll start with the highlights. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and our server, Riley, was…read morefriendly, attentive, and wonderful to work with. We were there celebrating my aunt's birthday, and the team did several things that made the evening feel special. They had all signed a birthday card for her, gave her a complimentary glass of wine, and were very accommodating about allowing us to bring our own cake and helping us with everything we needed to serve it. Those thoughtful touches were genuinely appreciated. Most of our meals were also very good. Our party ordered a variety of dishes, including the bluefin tuna, salmon, and burger, and everyone was pleased with those. Unfortunately, there were also several misses that surprised me, particularly because I've dined here five or six times over the years and have always thought of this as a higher-end experience. One person ordered the King Caesar with fried oysters, and the oysters were extremely small and over-fried, with very little actual oyster left inside. I had also requested a fried oyster for my burger because I remembered how delicious the burger used to be served that way years ago--with a beautiful, substantial fried oyster on top. What arrived this time was tiny, crumbly, and overcooked. I'll include a photo because I think it speaks for itself. We also paid the additional $9 for the cast-iron bread, but unfortunately the entire bottom of the bread was black and appeared to have been badly overcooked. Drink service was another issue throughout the evening. Drinks were extremely slow to arrive. After dinner, two of us went to the bar for one last glass of wine and waited approximately 20 minutes. The bartender explained that he was waiting for a glass, which seemed surprising for a restaurant of this caliber. There were some other service details that felt off as well. When our meals were brought to the table, the person delivering them didn't know who had ordered what, so I ended up directing him around the table for each plate. It's a small detail, but at this level of restaurant, those details are part of the experience. Overall, we enjoyed celebrating my aunt's birthday and really appreciated the kindness shown to her, particularly by Riley and the team. But compared with my previous visits, this was definitely my most disappointing experience. There were simply too many lapses in food preparation and service for a restaurant at this price point. I've enjoyed coming here over the years, but after this visit, I would pause before making plans to return.

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    3Brothers Grill Bar and Restaurant - Buffalo chicken dip

    3Brothers Grill Bar and Restaurant

    3.4(138 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    Hanover has the good stuff!…read more As a Quincy resident we are lucky to have some phenomenal restaurants close by. Hanover is another city that also has some excellent places to dine and 3Brothers Grill is just one of them! Met some girlfriends here just a few days after that nasty blizzard and the reason for mentioning it, parking was tough, but the restaurant was very busy. Upon arrival, the place is very modern and looks brand new. I think our server said they have been there for 2 years now. Same owners as Brothers Roast Beef in Quincy and numerous South Shore cities, which was new information to me. We all had some drinks and then ordered the Buffalo Chicken Dip which was okay. My only complaint is it wasn't whole chicken pieces, it was more of shredded chicken but still not bad. We all ordered salads. I got the Greek Chicken salad which was good. My friends also had salads and there were plenty of leftovers to bring home. I couldn't resist their banana fosters bread pudding! It was delicious. The bar area is perfect to watch sports games with their big screen TVs. I know I will be back for sure sometime. If you are in the area, I highly recommend checking this restaurant out. Cheers~

    Too bad they have that miserable bartender working there all the time. If they had someone who was…read moreactually pleasant, smiled, and didn't mess around with her phone while people are waiting more people would probably go there. Otherwise food is solid, place is nice and clean inside.

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