The Service was great . I was kindly greeted at the door and politely asked my ID. Also, had to…read moreplay pool with nice folks.

My friend and I were reminiscing my college days. Since we didn't have a lot planned, we decided to…read morecheck out the bar scenes especially as I had never made my way to this place yet. It was already packed arriving around 9:30 pm on Saturday. We ordered some tequila sodas with pineapple juice which tasted not good. I couldn't even identify the brand they used which I'm sure was the culprit. People kept filing in and then clearing out without leaving. After a while I noticed they were going next door to the dance floor with a live DJ. The music did not have good transitions which made it hard to thoroughly enjoy it. Nonetheless, my friend and I still had a good time.

My fiance found this speakeasy while we were in town and I'm so glad he did!…read more Look for a black awning advertising a real estate firm and once inside, the file cabinet on your left is really a door that will lead you to The Archives. If you're a cocktail lover, this is absolutely your spot. Not only do they have an incredibly creative list of special cocktails, but they also can make the classics and you can also ask for any off menu specials too. I opted for the Red Right Hand, which was a rum based drink with almond, citrus and spice notes. It was incredible!! We sat at the bar, which had ample seating, and there were also tables and two lounge areas in the back. The bartenders were helpful and have no problem recommending drinks based on your likes. Definitely recommend The Archive for incredible drinks by talented bartenders!

Cool vibe, excellent drinks and knowledgeable mixologists. Perfect place for couples or small…read moregroups to relax in a cool atmosphere with cool vibes, good music and great drinks. If youre in Amherst this is a must try.

Drove quite a bit to stackers and everywhere said they opened at 4. Found a parking spot and showed…read moreup to find them closed. On a Thursday. In spring. Why?

This could be considered one of the worst nights out in Amherst! A group of friends and I heard…read moredecent things about stackers and decided to take a gander and try it, only to be met with a terrible long line in the freezing weather. Me being the green ninja, I wasn't affected due to my training, but my friends have not trained like me. After waiting for an hour, we got up to the front of the line only to be met with the great devourer! My friend Zane was not allowed in because he had "to much to drink" after only enjoying one ice cold beer (he is the ice ninja) and was fully coherent. Not to play this game, but he was the only one in the group that was a robot. I will be contacting sensei Wu about this altercation.

Wonderful service, very friendly and helpful. Great food & delightful drinks! I am deaf so I came…read moreahead of time to check if there was a quieter area of the restaurant where I could sit, and the staff was very accommodating and understanding, more than most restaurants I've been to! The restaurant is split into several sections that helps with noise control, and there are many seats along walls & corners. Of course it got louder/busier as the night went on, but I would highly recommend Protocol to anyone looking for a deaf-friendly spot.

Came here for the duck confit handheld and it did not disappoint! My partner said it was fantastic!…read more We started with the fries which were crispy and well salted as they should be! We gobbled that generous portion right up. I had a beef sandwich made with shredded beef, formed into a patty and pan fried with swiss cheese and a calabrian chili spread. This was not a total winner for me since the calabrian chili sauce disappeared into the bun (flavorwise). But I did not leave hungry! I had a glass of wine and my partner had a beer. I thought the selections of beer and wine offered a nice variety of flavor profiles. And the service was lovely!

I'm a college student UMass Amherst, and the Hanger keeps me alive. I order through Grubhub and…read morethere isn't always an option to add a side of ranch or seasoning on my fries. I believe that these cost extra on the real menu. In the order notes, I requested an extra thing of ranch and additional seasoning as it's hard to go through 24 wings without the side of ranch, and what do you know, they provided with no additional charge. Great food, great service, OK price for a broke college student. Will be ordering again next week when I'm hung over in bed rot.

Good vibe. Great service. Wings were ok but I eat the dry rub so the wet may be better - a little…read moreheavy on the breading for me. What I do know is that if I just had the Guiness and the hot honey chicken sandwich this may have been a 4. Great bar area.

Great service, fresh oysters, and the lobster roll was top notch! Definitely will be back.read more

If you go to Amherst Oyster Bar on a Saturday, do yourself a favor and sit at the bar with Anda. He…read moreis genuinely one of the best bartenders I've had and has pretty much single-handedly locked me in as a Saturday regular. The Saturday Pop of the Week is SUCH a fun concept -- a boozy popsicle served in a glass of champagne -- and I genuinely find myself wanting to come back every Saturday just to see what he comes up with next. The one pictured was lavender, mint, lemon, and vodka popsicle (THAT HE LITERALLY CAME UP WITH) in champagne, and honestly... the PERFECT drink. Refreshing, creative, balanced, and just sooooo good. But what really makes the experience is Anda. He knows his drinks, knows the food, and gives incredible recommendations and pairings. The oysters were fantastic, including the dressed oyster with strawberry granita, which I probably wouldn't have thought to order on my own but absolutely loved. Then he recommended the cinnamon bun brioche donut and OH. MY. GOD. It was unbelievably soft, warm, heavenly, and the perfect way to finish brunch. I will never get over how soft and light it was. Beyond knowing the menu inside and out, Anda is just so relatable, personable, and genuinely fun to talk to. He makes sitting at the bar feel like part of the experience rather than just somewhere you're having a meal. Every recommendation has been spot-on, and he somehow makes my experience at AOB feel memorable every single time. At this point, Amherst Oyster Bar has become my go-to and one of my most frequent spots, and Anda is honestly a huge reason why. Great oysters, ridiculously good food, creative drinks, and a bartender who clearly knows what he's doing and makes you excited to come back. Couldn't be more pleased -- or more wowed -- by my experiences here. And yes, I will absolutely be back next Saturday for the next Pop of the Week!

We arrived at this location about 7 PM. Very quiet excellent and friendly bartender. Very well kept…read moreour area with wooden paneling and a cozy feeling. It seems to be an extremely popular location. By the time we were leaving about 9:30 PM it was starting to get very packed. Popular with a college crowd certainly. Not sure if they have food or not we came there after eating already so didn't even inquire. Definitely a place to attend. It also looks like they have another location across the street on the second floor. That place also was jampacked. I would explore if you have an opportunity.

Graduated Umass recently and used to love this bar until I frequently saw the bouncers physically…read moreabusing customers. Watched one bouncer shove a guy out on the street and push him to the ground, guy was not being aggressive whatsoever. Owner also owns Stackers, which is light years better and never seen staff abuse anyone there. Mcmurphy's is just disappointing now

Stumbled upon this restaurant after a long move-in day at UMass and following a very strong street…read morerecommendation from some random dude who looked like a local (probably the owner's brother!). It wasn't until I was seated with my wife and 13 yr old son that I read other reviews here and it was too late to abandon ship. Oh well. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Service was very pleasant and attentive, although our waiter forgot our appetizer platter and just brought dinners, and had trouble getting our drink orders straight. This aside, the food was very good and fresh. I had the iron steak with gorgonzola, wife had the seafood risotto, and son had the "tour of italy" chicken parm (owner is from Naples). Although I found my portion to be lacking in size (as with my starter salad), it was very tasty and well prepared. Wife and son loved theirs. My house salad with lemon vinegarette was extraordinary. I am already looking for a lemon vinegarette recipe. Happy enough to have made a reservation for a sweet window booth for the entire family when we return for Family Weekend in Oct. Net net....good chow, nice atmosphere although I HATE seeing TVs (over bar) when I dine, and a diverse menu for all palates. Wish I had some rawbar and time to have dessert. And I'm sure all would have improved if I didn't have to pass on more vino due to a impending drive home to eastern MA.

Decent place to hang, love when my room mates dj there and bring all the people, oh but the staff…read moreand bouncers are absolute losers, throw drinks at them. Lie about being on the guest list and are disgusting to women.

Actually named Barselottis (sp?)…read more If you want to walk into a bar crowded with college students any night of the week with the jukebox plasting "Sweet Child of mine" then this is the place for you. Othwerwise, well... Don't come here.

Wow. I had never been to Johnny's and tried it tonight with three others. First of all, our server,…read more"Karen 2" (on the bill) was fabulous! I swear the woman could read our minds, anticipating our questions. Now to the food. We started with fried brussel sprouts. Huge portion. Flavorful, not overcooked, just the right amount of crispness...and those bacon pieces!? Yum. I had the chicken wings and a beet salad. I'm a Buffalo, NY native folks, and thus have had my share of great chicken wings. Johnny's wings were on par with anything I've had in the Queen City. My only suggestion to make it real Buffalo style is thick blue cheese dip. The other meals served were amazing - two pasta dishes and the fried chicken. All tasty. Everyone loved their dishes. The prices were very fair for the quality and quantity of food brought to the table. I'm surprised at the 4.1 Yelper average. The meal and service we had tonight was excellent.

I took my daughter to Johnny's for her birthday and was looking forward to trying the restaurant…read moreagain. It had been a while since I was last there. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer and it was very good as usual. Calamari (fried) is served atop an aioli that's heavy with garlic. For my main course I opted for the branzino with seafood risotto. I would not recommend this dish. The branzino came out slightly warmer than room temperature with a big dollop of room temp butter on it. I wonder if the intention was to put the plate under the salamander to warm / crisp things up prior to service but was forgotten. So I scraped the butter off the fish and onto the side plate it went. I was hoping for crispy skin but alas it was not to be found on this dish. Off came the skin and onto the side plate as well. The fish did have a good flavor to it. The seafood risotto was swimming in butter and was not edible. There were several mussels (in the shell) in the risotto, as well as small bay scallops, and several shrimp. The scallops and shrimp were incredibly overcooked and the mussels so gritty that they were inedible. This place used to be my favorite restaurant. I think that this is the last time that I'll dine at Johnny's in Amherst.