Amazing! Fantastic! Unbelievable!Highly recommended!!!!…read more This is the second time we have held a function at Shortstop Bar & Grill. My husband's retirement party was held there years ago. Last Saturday, we had a baby shower at SS and all we can say is "Outstanding"! Monica and her team of professionals were attentive and accommodating from day 1. The banquet room was large and easy to decorate. The area easily held our party of 60 people. The food was so, so very good, hot and plentiful! We chose the lunch buffet with terrific dishes to choose from. The per person luncheon fee was reasonable, especially because there were no other fees to use the room. If we needed anything at all we need only to ask. Monica treated us like we were family. They even went over and above the call of duty for us! In our haste to clean up, some important papers were thrown away. I texted Monica as soon as we found they were missing and she got to work on it. Monica had her Dad go through the trash bags from our room and FOUND the envelope!!! Talk about exceptional service!!!! We will definitely be back.

SHORTSTOP, Westfield. Fantastic Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with amazing fries for dinner tonight…read more Gianna was very efficient with great service. Thank you, Kathy p.s. Sorry missed your Italy night.

This fab dinner place is right next to the Majestic Theatre in West Springfield. Three friends and…read moreI thought we would try dinner here before the annual Holiday Show. No reservations, so get there early! An automatic bonus star for original craft cocktails and dinner specials. I abhor restaurants that rely on staple meal choices, forgetting that people need variety from the ho hum they make at home ( or can make at home- like Wood and Tap. Boo.). I love a place like this where you can look at the menu and see at least two or three things that make you think "WOW, what will I choose?". The restaurant is very bright with many high top tables. It would have felt conspicuously weird to take photos in the full-capacity situation we were in. There's also a gentleman playing acoustic guitar and singing Christmas music. Nicely done, with a professional voice and playing style. I would say, the only downside was that there didn't seem to be a consistency of how people were waiting on tables, so simple things like a set of silverware missed at our table, and then somebody brought a set and didn't bring napkins. Then one of us received the completely wrong meal and we had a delay in getting it corrected while we were already on a tight schedule with the other flubs to make the show on time. It was scattered issues like that all night that kept this from being a five star experience. It

We stopped in before our show at the Majestic and will make a point of stopping back. Our chicken…read morewing appetizer was cooked perfectly. Their baby back ribs were delicious and would rival any local barbecue. Our waitress was very patient with our many questions about the menu and was a pleasure to meet. They have live music that added to one more reason that we will make this a regular stop.

First time here and already planning our next visit. Everything about this restaurant is 5 stars,…read moreambiance service food and drinks. Don't leave Amherst without a stop here. You won't regret it About the Salmon dish: Salmon cooked perfectly, veggie & grains & lemon vinaigrette. Chefs kiss. Another impt tip, ask the bartender for a wine pairing. You won't be disappointed

While in Amherst visiting my nephew at a nearby university, he asked to go out to a "nice" dinner…read more I looked at places in the area and decided to drive by the Inn on Boltwood. The exterior captures the New England charm you'd expect. Parking was easy, on-street, and signage easily led us from the entrance of the inn to the restaurant. We were seated in the bar area where you could hear the bartender making conversation with everyone who sat there, while simultaneously making drinks for servers to run to their tables. Both of us felt like having steak, so when our menus were presented, we went straight for it! My nephew had the steak frites, which also came with green beans, and I had the filet mignon, accompanied by mashed potatoes and green beans. The bread basket was generous and the fresh whipped butter divine. Both steaks were cooked as ordered and the quality exceeded the pricepoint for our meals. For dessert, my nephew ordered ice cream and I opted for the affogato. Generous portions for both. Overall, this is a place to try either when looking for an evening out, a special occasion, or just because you feel like to enjoying the comfort of a New England Inn with the culinary options of city chef. Definitely recommend!

So delicious!!! Been here twice now, first time only for drinks, second time for the prix fixe…read moreValentine's Day night dinner. $125 for couples for SO much food. And it was all so incredibly delicious. Props to the chef, hands down. I opted for the high tops when making the 8:00P reservation and it was still busy at that time which was great for them. I do wish I'd have known the size of their high top as I might have chosen a different table but it was still great. Our server was very nice, I wish I remembered her name! The food again, was so delicious. I think my favorite dishes were the grilled miso scallops and definitely the bananas foster crème brûlée.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and as someone who loves oysters, that was enough…read moreto get me in the door. I went with my best friend for lunch. We got there around 1:40 p.m. and they closed at 2, so my friend was a little worried, but we were still welcomed and the staff was very friendly. It's a small place, but I actually liked that it felt cozy. We ordered 12 oysters, two orders of gumbo, a kale Caesar salad, the catfish special to split, and a bourbon-based drink. The oysters were $2 each, which I thought was a pretty good deal. The gumbo was really, really good. It came out a little lukewarm, but the flavor was absolutely there 10/10. The oysters were fresh and also 10/10. The bourbon drink was another standout. The presentation was beautiful, the little flower was such a nice touch, and it tasted just as good as it looked. The kale Caesar was where things dipped a little. It was pretty dry, so we asked for extra dressing, but the dressing didn't really add much flavor. When our waitress checked in, we were honest and said it just wasn't our favorite. I hate sending food back or complaining. I'll usually just stop eating it but she was so kind and apologetic. What really stood out was how they handled it. They told us they were taking the salad off the bill, which they absolutely did not have to do. We had planned to just take the one we had already eaten from home and fix it ourselves, but one of the staff members made us a completely new salad to go. She even massaged the kale so it was actually tender and enjoyable. That was such a thoughtful touch. The catfish was a hit for my friend. It wasn't my favorite, but I still ate it. Overall, I would definitely come back. Next time I'd probably keep it simple; oysters, gumbo, and a drink and I'd be happy. The service was phenomenal, and honestly, service really makes a place. Feeling welcomed and comfortable matters, and this place absolutely gave that.

Came here with a bunch of friends on a Sunday night and we're quickly seated without issue…read more We started off with a pomegranate cider and another cider, which I can't remember We ordered the Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad, Chicken Caprese sandwich, the cowboy burger and fish tacos. The Cobb salad was really good, and came with a lot of toppings! The chicken was crispy to my liking. The cowboy burger came with barbecue sauce, bacon, Krispy, and fried onions. Everything was really good and came out quick. Although we didn't want anything off the specialty Valentine's Day menu, there was a lot of limitations for such. Our server was a little slow in coming and checking on the table but other than that everything else was fine

Watched the world cup game here and the hospitality was the best! The Georgia mule is fabulous…read more Also had the new england scallop chowder and holy smokes it was damned delicious. The bartender working this evening was a dead ringer for Kevin Bacon. Make sure you call him Kevin Brian Bacon to make him smile.

The service was phenomenal. The location is downtown and in a beautiful old brick building. The…read morerestaurant has a great layout with a large bar. Great for folks who want to dine at the bar or for folks who just want to have a drink and talk. We got our food to go. One of the reasons that the service was so great that we had 40 minutes before closing and they graciously welcome us in asked what we wanted gave us options. They had a whole conversation with us and it was just really pleasant and sweet and they were a lot of fun. I got the steak and cheese sandwich it was tasty. The fries were great. They were fried just right not to hard and not to soft with the right touch of seasoning. My friends got a salad and the other the creole pasta.

1st time at new location . Everyone there was super…read morefriendly , friendly greeting , took my drink order and food orders no problems except they forgot my coleslaw. I got the smoked corn and chicken chowder . Was probably the highlight of my meal . So flavorful . But for $12 maybe a little more ? Or some bread to dunk ? Next I got the catfish po-boy , again it was good , not great , but good . Came with a ton of Cajun fries . 2nd best thing . I also ordered a side of Cole-slaw. And let me tell you ! I got a cereal bowl of coleslaw ! About time ! It was good , a little too much mayo . But I finished it , so it wasn't that bad right ! My only complaint, they charged me $4 for the catfish . On the menu it's included . And the menu online says the coleslaw is $4 , I paid $7 for a side of coleslaw . So maybe double check your bill or ask . I was not disappointed for a $50 lunch with 2 beers.

My wife and I stopped here after having our cars serviced over at the nearby Hyundai dealer. It was…read moremid afternoon on Saturday and we parked on the north side of the business. Unbeknownst to us this is their bar side. Initially turned off by a patron smoking near the door. After walking through the bar to the restaurant area, we were met by Katie, and directed to take a seat anywhere. Being midafternoon the restaurant only had couple and a six top of people celebrating one of diner's 70th birthday. The rest of the restaurant was empty. I commented to my wife how clean the carpet looked. We reviewed the menu and asked Katie what some of the popular dishes were and if she had her choice between the fish & chips or the clams which would she choose. She praised the fish and said that the clams depend on who is cooking. Said today was a fish day. We ordered a Fish & Chips, a pretzel bites which is new to their menu, and the JP minis with an upgrade to onion rings. The pretzel bites were brought out very quickly. The ten little nuggets of pretzel goodness were delicious. The cheese sauce was a perfect compliment to the bites. Our mains came out just as we ate the last pretzel bite. Let's start with fish and chips. The fried scrod was flaky, delicate, and moist, perfectly cooked. The crinkle cut fries were very good. The cole slaw had a nice crunch and not overly done up with celery salt. It was a dry slaw. The JP minis were at trio of juicy sliders with mayo, mustard, and a pickle slice. Very juice two bite burgers. Struck the perfect balance of meat to bread. The onion rings were a bit over fried, had a satisfying crunch, but some were missing the onion. For dessert we split a chocolate chip lava cake. While it was good, it was a little too much sweet on sweet on sweet. The food and service was above average. Definitely will stop by again. Two thing really were turn offs. I mentioned the amount of cigarette smoke from patrons smoking right near the bar door. Next time I will park in the south side and use that restaurant entrance. Second and perhaps the most annoying is that they charge a fee to use a credit card. No where in their menu or any other signage was this additional fee disclosed other than at the bottom of the bill. If my math is correct it is about 4%. So in summary good food and service, avoid the bar side, and be aware they charge extra to pay by credit card.

Chose JPs because it was close to our hotel and had a nice variety on the menu…read more Has 2 rooms, the bar area and dining room. Sat in dining room as it was a bit quieter. Server was attentive and food was good. I'd say step above diner fare, and I love diners! We both ordered the clam chowder, husband had the Ruben and I ordered the pot roast sandwich. Order came quickly and just how we requested. No mayo for me and light on the dressing for the Ruben. Both sandwiches were delicious. With tip cost was $50 for 2 sandwiches, 2 soups, beer and an iced tea.

food is decent, but not a lot of variety. Building is very charming inside of the big E Property.read more

We held the luncheon following my husband's funeral today at Storrowtown Tavern. The food was…read morewonderful; the service was quick and attentive. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience for the family on a momentous day,