This could be one of the most confusing groups of reviews I've read on a restaurant. Either people…read morelove it or hate it. I went with a friend for lunch yesterday (Thursday), and after trying pretty much all of the major restaurants in the Hingham/JNorwell/Cohasset area, this restaurant was clearly at the top of my list. We were served the Wagyu Beef Sliders and the Bacon & Carmelized Onion Arancini for appetizers, and the Pulitzer Short Rib Burger and Norwell Hot Chicken Sandwich for entrees. I say that we were "served" those things because we actually ordered the Bavarian Pretzels and not the Wagyu Beef Sliders, but because the sliders were so delicious, we figured that we'll try the pretzels on the next go around. All four of our dishes were absolutely fantastic. The sliders and arancini were absolutely top-notch. I've had so many average arancini that I forgot what it's like when cooked at a high-level. It's as good as any I've had anywhere. And the Pulitzer Burger is now my favorite burger ever. Just the right amount of char on the outside with the inside a perfect medium. The chicken was moist with fantastic seasoning. The unexpected surprise were the fries. The fries here are outstanding. And they achieve something that I've never seen anywhere else: their fries are "pillowy". They are crispy on the outside, but the inside is remarkably moist and fluffy. I'd have to categorize these as steak fries, but steak fries are usually a bit denser. Service was terrific, and the decor of the place is not "dated", as another reviewer commented. The place was clearly built to give off a classic and intimate vibe. I didn't try any of the fish offerings this time, but I plan on returning and checking them out. It blows my mind that I never heard of this place until a few days ago.

I had brunch here for the first time last Sunday. While the atmosphere was pleasant enough, the…read moreoverall decor felt a bit dated. Unfortunately, the service felt rushed and somewhat impersonal. Our waitress was responsive when she was at the table, but she tended to disappear for long periods of time. As for the food, it was honestly just average. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I'm sad to report it was a disappointment. The hollandaise was cold, the eggs were over-poached, the English muffin only was toasted on one side and the hash browns lacked flavor. Even the coffee I ordered with my meal arrived lukewarm. Surprisingly, the best part of the experience was the Bloody Mary I had at the start of the meal. Maybe the the food would be better during lunch or dinner service. I might give them another try in the future and hope for a better experience.

We've been to the Hanover location a few times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch yesterday…read more Very nice interior and the bar is great but limited seating. They have some good draft beer options, but it could be colder. We tried the Korean wings for an appetizer and shared the plate between the five of us. The bread service is excellent with crusty type bread and it's served with green oil and yellow olive oil and cheese dipping sauce, a must-try. So far i have always gone with the chili seared yellow noodles either with chicken, shrimp or just noodles and it is spicy as it has some red peppers in it but it is excellent, served with chop sticks if you prefer to use them. I would not recommend the salads there, my wife hasn't been happy with them compared to other restaurant offerings. Reservations are recommended and watch the hours because they close after lunch at 3pm and re-open for dinner at 5pm. The menu is varied but I am always laser-focused on the yellow noodles for good reason. Service has been good and attentive.

First time patron. Met two friends for a holiday lunch. The bar is gorgeous. My pomegranate martini…read morewas delicious and packed a punch. We ordered the bread service with chive oil. My favorite chive oil (complimentary) remains Sorelle in Abington, but The Square offered a very tasty version of their own. My pork belly tacos were delicious--maybe fewer raw red onions in the slaw, or use pickled ones, since they did dominate the flavors. My friends enjoyed the burger and the smoked turkey grilled cheese--more club sandwich than actual grilled cheese. The fries were crispy and hot. We didn't have room for dessert, but I'd like to go back and try the salon burger and the Wedge salad. I didn't get our server's name, but she was friendly enough and checked back a few times. There were plenty of staff to clear dishes or refill water glasses. The price point is a bit high for lunch as compared to similar establishments, but the interior is clean, modern and hip, so I'm sure the rent factors into the overall costs. I'd go back again.

Had an amazing experience on Valentine's Day. Made a reservation two months prior, last year I…read morewanted to go but it got booked up. The restaurant is very charming and the street with the local shops gives the same vibe. You definitely can feel like it's the past with the fireplace and wood smell. There's parking past the hotel if there's nome available on the street. Our waitress is extremely friendly and checked on us frequently. You get complementary fresh bread with butter. The tuna tartare is a must order and is a popular option, definitely request additional crispy wontons. It is fresh and packs a good flavor. The steak frites has addicting fries and the steak is cooked well. A nice touch is they give you a rose after your meal!

Very cool location established in the 1700's. It had an old tavern feel, but had been updated and…read moremaintained very well. Service was great on Valentine's Day and the food was excellent as were the drinks!

We held a family dinner celebration here very recently. A dozen adults and two children in a…read moreprivate upstairs dining room. Everything was perfect, from delicious hot hors d'oeuvres to a 3 course meal with a few choices and a fixed price per person. A kids menu for the youngsters. Stellar service from Rachel. All the food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. I highly recommend Scarlet Oak for a delightful dining experience! Katie, Director of Private Dining and Events, was great to work with.

Thanksgiving 2025... On Wednesday we made the last minute decision to go to Scarlet Oak Tavern for…read moreThanksgiving dinner. It was a small gathering (just 4 of us) and this seemed like a fun thing to do. We've been to SOT a few times and it's always been great. I checked the website to see if there was a Thanksgiving menu, and there wasn't. This suited us just fine because we love the menu. Our out-of-town guest brought desserts, so the plan was to have dinner at SOT and dessert at home. Imagine our shock to arrive and find an unappetizing and expensive prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. I had the Caesar salad which was utter slop. It was like a packaged Dole salad, but far worse because there was too much dressing and too much cheese. Upon further reflection, I'm not sure this *wasn't* a bagged salad that someone tried to spruce up with more dressing and cheese. Blech. Two of us went against our better judgement and got the $72 (!) Thanksgiving entree and it was slop too: Slices of dry turkey piled atop gross stuffing with a pile of squash on one side and a scoop of mashed potatoes on the other, all slathered in nasty brown gravy. The cranberry sauce was the only good thing and it helped ameliorate the shabbiness, but there wasn't enough of it to save this unappealing orgy of brown food. It was sad that there was no vegetable in this entree, but I guess vegetables would have been too difficult to pull off for the crowds they had. Two of us got the haddock and said the corn chowder with bacon was much too salty. Dessert was nothing special. Before being seated, there was the chaos we encountered at the front of the house. The restaurant was clearly overbooked. We got there at 5:05 for our 5:15 reservation to find the area from the bar to the front door packed with people waiting to be seated. A senior citizen was sitting sadly on a chair by the front door, getting blasts of cold air every time the door opened. When she and her party were seated I had my mother (80 years old) sit on the lone chair. People just kept piling in... it was loud, stressful, and dangerous. KUDOS TO THE STAFF FOR ENDURING THIS LEVEL OF CHAOS WITH PATIENCE AND GRACE! The second star is for them. I have to ask: Did someone at SOT decide to foist a Thanksgiving menu upon everyone at the last minute? If I'd seen that menu I wouldn't have made a reservation. I've always liked SOT but I'm not sure we'll ever go back. We had fun together because the atmosphere there is always festive, but we truly felt insulted by that dinner, and bamboozled by having to order from a menu we didn't expect. Our dinner came up to $316, $386 with tip. If the food had been spectacular we wouldn't have minded, but this was shameful. The owners will have made a killing yesterday, but this experience killed our Thanksgiving. NO THANKS AND NEVER AGAIN.

Great food and great drinks! Always super consistent, and the staff is super friendly. One of the…read morebest places in the area, must try!

Second time we have stopped in. 1st time it was chicken parm sub and steak tips. Both delicious…read more This time French onions soup and a McSwiggan's burger..so good! Rum punch was yummy! Had a nice chat with the owner.

If there's one thing about Burtons Grill & Bar...they NEVER miss…read more From the moment we walked in, everything was on point. We came with a large group, and let's be honest, that can go left real quick at most places...not here. The service was seamless, attentive, and genuinely warm from start to finish. No one was forgotten, no order was mixed up, no delays...just top tier customer service across the board. Now let's talk about the food...because wow. The bread basket came out fresh and warm (dangerously good), and set the tone immediately. I had the stuffed fish, and it was cooked to perfection--flavorful, well seasoned, and not heavy at all. Paired it with a fresh salad tossed in a mustard vinaigrette that was light, tangy, and just right. And the mocktails? So good. Crafted beautifully, refreshing, and not an afterthought like some places make them feel. What I love most is the consistency. Whether it's date night, a casual dinner, or a big group outing, Burtons shows up every single time. Great food, amazing service, and an experience that just feels easy. 10/10...every time.

AHI TUNA BOWL - $28 This was one of the most disappointing…read moredishes I've had in a long time. The "togarashi-crusted" tuna was not crusted at all--completely bland, with no seasoning or flavor. It tasted like it had been frozen, thawed, and simply dropped into the bowl. The rest of the ingredients were just as underwhelming. Everything was placed in separate, unappealing mounds around the bowl: a pile of tasteless sushi rice with a few sesame seeds, hard and underripe avocados chunks, unseasoned raw shredded carrots, smashed vinegar cucumbers with no trace of cilantro and beside that were the overpowering pickled red onions. To make matters worse, it all sat awkwardly on top of a mayonnaise ginger-soy aioli that did nothing to bring the dish together. There was no balance, no cohesion, and absolutely no flavor. It looked unappetizing and tasted even worse. I barely touched it. The server never asked why, and even if she had, I was with coworkers and wouldn't have felt comfortable saying how bad it was. For $28, this was unacceptable. Honestly, it felt like something a child threw together--bland, poorly executed, and completely lacking care. Would not order again.

My fiancé and I moved to Weymouth a few months ago and one of the first places we went to eat was…read moreJohnny Kono's. At first, we were thrown off by how few tables there were, but once we settled in and the food started coming, it has become one of our favorite places to eat. The El Chapo wings are some of the best we've ever had, great spice and flavor with a some acidity to tie it all together. The burgers are incredible, even the Louis lunch burger, which although very simple, always is delicious. They really live up to their claim of being a "Five Star Dive Bar." We're excited to keep coming back and trying more menu items.

Kono's, great early morning conversations, Kono's opens at 8a. Even with a lot of morning regulars…read moreat the bar, still welcoming. Excellent service, love Ashley, Donna, and Tonya. South shore pizza !

The food and drink are fantastic but the prices are getting out of control! The atmosphere is…read morerelaxed and welcoming but I just had a salad and martini- crazy money. It will make me think before choosing this restaurant

Came with my family for brunch and we enjoyed our time here the food was good and hot and we felt…read morewelcomed by the staff and bar tenders. I would recommend it was a nice place for family and friends.

First time ever to an Not Your Average Joe's. Was a really…read moregood experience all around! Good size, very clean! Excellent service! Good size menu with plenty of great choices! My sandwich was big, and lots of fries. I definitely recommend!!

I would give 5 stars if they asked, do you want the oil oil on the side. But no, it comes with the…read moreextra 300 calories. That means no dessert.

Scott and his son catered a bbq cookout for our daughter. The food was great, they were punctual,…read morebrought everything, and accommodated changes we requested (brought some vegetarian options for family). All our guests commented on how good the food was and how fun the pig roast was. All leftovers were packed up for us, sauces left as well. We have used them in the past as well, and will absolutely consider for the future.

Spectacular service! The team at Catering Boss goes above and beyond to make every event seamless…read moreand unforgettable. The food presentation is stunning, the flavors are on point, and the professionalism is unmatched. You can tell they truly care about their clients and put passion into every detail. I highly recommend them for weddings, private events, or any special occasion--you won't be disappointed!