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    ZuZu

    3.6 (330 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Smokey Bones
    Guli K.

    Food was average. Service was comical. Place was empty on a Saturday apart from 2 other diners. Had to ask for cream for my coffee three times. Server walked up and asked how everything was while we were still waiting on food. Food was average. I got the smoked salmon eggs benedit on sweet potato latkes. The sweet potato flavor overwhelmed the rest of the dish. Their homefries though were delish and well seasoned.

    the Kathy Bates benedict
    Annabelle L.

    Came on a Sunday morning a few weeks back for brunch. The place was pretty packed. I chose the Kathy Bates benedict b/c I'm a sucker for benedicts. The eggs were perfectly ooey-gooey, and I loved the avocado and fried green tomatoes. Things got messy quickly, but in a good way! It came with a side of home fries that were seasoned with an awesome spice mix--very unique and tasty. Pleasantly surprised and would definitely come back!

    Ligaya T.

    A fantastic place for a chill meal - delicious Mediterranean food, casual but interesting ambiance and interesting people. We started with a mezze platter, complete with a mini-fire pit, great presentation. It consisted of grilled lamb, a myriad of savory dips and sauces (yummmm garlic and eggplant), chicken egg-roll like things, spinach dumplings, dolmas and other yummy munchies. The salmon entree was a so-so, I'd stick to the other meats, but came with crunchy haricot verts and a light yogurt sauce. They serve a decent selection of wine and beer as well. The staff was hipster cool, barkeep had an afro. Extra points for picking it out proper. Hawt. I like this place a lot, laid back not snobby or trying to hard. Overall, I'm so glad I live five minutes away. I can picture myself becoming a regular here.

    a living room with purple walls and a red couch
    Nessa S.

    I walked by Zuzu hundreds of times without noticing how cute it is inside and how amazing its food could be. Shame on me! Lol The chicken quesadilla is perfect - full of flavor and not greasy. My bf ordered the Chicken Parmesan. It was truly amazing!!!! I had the Tequila Shrimp, which was tasty too but I just couldn't keep my fork away from by bf's plate. I'm glad that I finally tried out Zuzu. Will definitely go back!

    the DJ
    Lynn C.

    Love it! Great Mediterranean food. When it comes to Boston there is not much I know. But I went here and I'm glad I did. The way the story pans out is... my friend and I went here to a 60's dance party night. We were referred by our friend Professor Z. It was rocking, grooving and a whole lot of hip swaying. Wonderful, groovy tunes all set in a small little bar with a top notch crowd of Boston's hottest mods. I loved it, felt like I was at home. I quite possibly was. And to top it all off the bartender made a wicked mean Manhattan. she is a fan of them too so she knew what to do... maker's mark-baby! It's the only way! And then we went home and at first mornings light realized we were starving. And only Mediterranean deliciousness could satisfy this food urge. We got up and dressed for the cold that had somehow not bothered us at all the night before and struck out on the path back to the Middle East and ZuZu. Upon arrival we sat in a tiny little booth and grubbed on such scrumptiousness as hummus, pita, lamb, etc. It was a truly glorious feast after a night of hip swinging. And the service was great! I love you Middle East and ZuZu! You complete me! Photo's to follow!

    Neil G.

    Wu Wu Wu Wu!!!! Wu-tang Wednesdays!!! We haven't yet attended but they get a vote for having a cool theme... "Hut one, Hut two, Hut three -Cut, Ol'Dirty Bastard Live and uncut!" Had breakfast here three times and we have always been satisfied with the food. They have great choices, even for very picky kids. Its kid of small, but the sidewalk seating was nice for a late fall morning.

    Wall with the art work

    It's ok as for big portions as somebody was writing in review it's no more after covid I guess. But the food was ok green salad was great I took Barbeque beef n rice with black beans needed some more cooking they did cooked it. It needed some pulling when eating meat . Staff are helpful

    SOB Smoothie Mimosa (strawberries, oranges, banana, champagne)
    Tasha S.

    I'm really in to brunch. Particularly chicken and waffles. Zuzu has THEE best chicken in waffles I've ever tasted in the Boston area. My plan is to try as many chicken and waffles dishes as I can, but I can't get passed Zuzu's amazing dish. I've been there twice. And I can't wait until the weekend comes so I can go back. Their Chicken and Waffles topped with the Jalapeño Cheese Sauce is to DIE for! Match that with their delicious SOB mimosa, and that's all you really need in life. The staff is pretty awesome too. Last time I went I was the only customer in the restaurant and they pretty much kept me company the whole time. I'll definitely be back.

    Zuzu Pupu platter
    Doctor T.

    Good menu options, good non alcoholic drink options as well. Very reasonable prices. We had the Zuzu pupu platter and it was very tasty and filling for two! Next time we will definitely try the Brie mac and cheese and Zuzu burger which all sounded very good.

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    Drinks were mostly mixer, music was atrocious, and the clientele was pretty much only creepy dudes.

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    1.7 mi
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    I enjoyed my dinner at Highland Kitchen!…read more This was my first stop with a friend after landing in Boston. I live for Creole food so I loved seeing Creole options on the menu. The cocktail and beer selection was also nice. Service was also super attentive to my food allergy. Solid option in Somerville.

    Had a chance to visit on a busy Saturday night with my family. We were lucky from the beginning as…read morewe got a parking spot right across the street on Highland Ave, which is a very busy street. Upon entry, it was very busy. We put our names on the list and we were told that our wait would be 25-35 minutes. Our luck continued as we only waited 15 minutes before being escorted to a booth. As I said earlier, it was busy and you could tell the wait staff was working to keep everyone happy! We were given menus and quickly asked what we would like to drink. The drinks were on our table in no time! We ordered one appetizer (buffalo fried brussel sprouts) and it came pretty quickly! I am not a big fan but my son and wife loved it! They raved about the seasoning and taste of the sprouts! (see picture) We put our orders in for dinner after finishing the sprouts. I ordered steak tips with frieds and ceasar salad, we had pan roasted flattened half chicken and a shaved kale and brussels salad to top things off. The food was delivered to our table in managable time. I would say 15 minutes from the time we ordered. The food was delicious and serving size was perfect. All three of were happy with our choices. The steak tips were perfect for me.....cooked medium well and juicy! We finished our dinner off with a dessert that my wife had heard of and wanted to order. I did not have any, but they raved about it! The Banana Break pudding was out of this world! I wish I saved some room as the smell was delicious and the size was perfect! WOW! Price- average Parking- seems to be enough spots on Highland Ave Vibe- a local bar with great food...lots of families Would I come back? For sure...I am looking forward to a visit before the Holiday season! I really like the way the entire place is set up....inviting and welcoming! 5 stars from me!

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    3.9
    (800 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car…read more I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again.

    Walked in on day after thanksgiving for brunch, and this place was relatively quiet. We got an…read moreamazing booth seating, but really wanted their fancy bus seating which gives a classic diner feel to the restaurant. TL;DR - if you are from Bombay, are craving that specific Bombay Chinese food taste, and Vada Pav - look no further - this is the place. Most of their staff are fellow Mumbaikars - shout out to Shiv, Dhvani, and Ronak! Shiv, our server was friendly and our hungry table got straight to ordering which included a flavor packed and well priced Lychee Martini ($10), Masala Chai Hot Toddy ($12), and Spicy 'Lil Rita ($12) - being the best one! Food included some well name dishes like Kashmiri Deviled Eggs ($12), Vada Pav ($12), Rasam Risotto ($15), Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($20), Chicken Steak with Makhani Sauce ($18), Street Fried Noodles ($16), and Penne Pasta with Chicken for the kiddos. Food just hits the right spots and is very flavorful, extremely well seasoned, and perfectly spiced. Interiors and their bar is very inviting. Noise levels during our stay were on the lower end. Service was excellent. What was refreshing was they didn't charge us any automatic gratuity even for our large group - but absolutely deserved a generous one! Highly highly recommend if flavorful food is your thing!

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    Fried green tomatoes and cheese grits!
    Fried green tomatoes and cheese grits!
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    Nice pie list!!!
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    Five Horses Tavern

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    3.8
    (922 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    We were part of a large group (12 diners) for a pre-wedding dinner/party…read more Except for the couple getting married, I believe the rest of our party were the only out-of-towners dining that evening. This is a pub-type atmosphere with a full-service, large bar serving cocktail specials and a gazillion draft beer options. There is a street-side patio if you wish to watch the people and cars at Davis Square. Five Horses serves American comfort food, and they do a pretty good job serving up their offerings. I ordered the steak tips, and they were OK. They were served Med/rare, as ordered, but they did need a bit more seasoning. Plus one ordered a steak salad, and it was OK. They were pretty frugal with the protein, and it came with an abundance of tomatoes. Another guest split a cobb salad it arrived without some ingredients, like bacon. Other diners stated that their dinners were excellent, so 4 stars seems about right. Even though they were very busy, our table was well taken care of throughout the evening. If I lived here, this would be in my rotation for a brew or two, catch a game, and enjoy a burger.

    I try not to post negative reviews but I do not recommend the flank steak. I saw it (flank steak,…read morechimmichurri sauce, mashed potatoes, and broccoli) at $29 and said I haven't ordered a steak in while, let's treat myself. Boy was I disappointed, it was literally four tiny slices of beef, about a ladle and a half of mashed potatoes (flavor was great but the texture was dry and it was hard to swallow), and the broccoli was broccoli. The steak was cooked to my liking (rare) but it was room temp and I would describe that serving size as maybe the equivalent of a medallion. Everything else our table ordered (pizza, shepherd's pie, and a burger) looked great but the flank steak is not it y'all. However the service was top notch and will definitely go back, just won't order the flank steak next time!

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    Eye catching tap handle display
    Eye catching tap handle display
    Biscuits and gravy with mimosa flight.
    Biscuits and gravy with mimosa flight.
    Menu with my dirty martini and husband's Negroni

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    Menu with my dirty martini and husband's Negroni

    ZuZu - mediterranean - Updated August 2026

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