We had a great experience at 7 South last night! They had a fairly large private party going on in one part of the restaurant but aside from that it was relatively quiet. Even though it was a Tuesday we were surprised that it wasn't busier than it was! They've done such a nice job with the interior - all different types of seating, great bar area and even long pub style tables which people can sit at or stand around. For some reason, I feel as though this spot may have fallen under the radar a little bit? This place honestly has such amazing potential to be a go-to spot in Natick. It could be such a great spot to meet up with friends, family, or even go to on a date! It's clean and spacious yet also feels cozy and intimate. In my opinion, they just need to get more people in there to really get the vibes going! We sat at the bar and the bartender, Mike, was wonderful. He was attentive and friendly but also not overbearing. We ordered the sticky wings (yum!!), the giant warm pretzel (yum, yum!), and the street taco flat bread. The wings were so yummy. The warm pretzel was the perfect cold weather appetizer and really delicious - my only feedback is that I wish there was some way to keep the pretzel warm longer so that you don't feel as though you have to rush to eat it. The flatbread had great flavors! It maybe could have been cooked a little bit longer just to give it a little more crisp (personal preference) but we still ate the whole thing. I really hope more people check this place out and start going because I want it to stay and be successful! Great selection of beers on tap, wine, liquor etc. I wouldn't complain if they just so happened to start carrying Miller High Life bottles read more

The food was pretty good although a little high for what you get. The night we went, they were either short-handed or just don't know how to run a restaurant yet. First, we were seated by the runner (no host) after a 15 minute wait, even though there was at least one table available. Once our server took our order and bought our drinks, we literally didn't see her again until we were almost finished eating. No one ever came to our table to check on us and that is totally unacceptable. The table next to us have been vacated before we sat down and no one ever came to bus the table the entire time we were there. Dirty plates and the receipt just sat there right next to us the entire time. Probably won't return. read more

Went for dinner with my friend and found out before 6 o'clock it was half priced appetizers! We tried the pretzel, whipped ricotta and fried feta. The whipped ricotta was delicious- especially with the blueberry. The bread it came with was also great. The pretzel was good as well. The fried feta was ok. read more

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Peter Giannacopoulos, opened Dolphin Seafood in Cambridge in 1975. A Greek immigrant, he spent his mornings at the piers in Boston, hand picking the fish he would serve. Our office was a cross the street ... convenient for lunch and dinner. What a great alternative to Legal...far away, MORE expensive and not as creative. He set a standard for mid-sized restaurants hard to reach...a pioneer. Serve fresh at a reasonable price and they will follow you. We all did which sustained Dolphin until the Cambridge landlords got greedy and shut the door in their face, moved and never looked back. Cambridge loss-Natick gain. Over the years the younger family has lost track of the original notion. Upon our many visits since we have come to find a mixed media, bland, upscale burger bar with a confused mission ... perhaps 7 South is a tribute to your father ... who won't know what you're up to! Get back to the pier boys. He knew what he was doing. We'll be back. read more

My wife and I recently dimmed at this restaurant we found the host pleasant our server was excellent and we went on a Thursday night which is $10 burger night. They only have one burger, but I would say the $10 is worth it. I would definitely recommend people give it a try. read more

Sorry to say, we have been there twice for dinner. Last week, my martini was watery and my dinner (chicken sandwich) was inedible. I miss the Dolphin. We won't be back. read more

Amazing creative menu! Trendy atmosphere. Did I mention the great menu options? We started with the Fried Feta with drizzled honey and chili pepper. It has complex flavors that were perfectly balanced! This is not a dish you will find anywhere else. I ordered the daily special, lobster BLT. The lobster salad was delicious. The bacon was super great quality: thick cut, and savory. The fries were good. They were a little greasy while also crispy. Different fries would be the only way to improve. Paremsean or truffle fries that were would be perfect match! read more

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Went here for dinner last night at 7ish it was super busy! Our server was great, very attentive even though she was tending to many other tables - she was great! The korean wings...SOOOO good! Best Korean wings i've had in a very very long time. I will be back for these! The buffalo chicken sandwich was okay, very dry and kind of boring. Same with the burger - it was okay. It needed some type of burger sauce - that would have made it much better. The restaurant itself is absolutely adorable! I love the vibe in there & the drink menu is great as well! overall I liked this place and I am excited to come back! read more

7 South is industrial with high ceilings, a long bar with one TV and plenty of booth seating. There are also high tops and regular tables. The food was pretty good. The sticky wings and the gigantic pretzel were pretty darn tasty. The lobster salad BLT was not overly mayonnaised which I appreciated. Decent service. The servers were friendly and attentive. We actually didn't drink alcohol this visit so I can't comment on the beer or cocktail selection, but it looked like there was some interesting stuff. Yeah, I'd go there again. read more

Tried several things on the menu and everything was under seasoned and over priced. We sat at the bar and the bartender was mostly preoccupied so the service was not great. They also had music bingo going on which is whatever but on a Sunday evening, not really what we were looking for. read more

The ambiance is really nice and the service makes decent attempts, even though I asked for water three times and never got any. I am not a beer person, so O was disappointed when my prosecco arrived in a stemless wineglass, but I did not make a fuss. Out of three of our meals only one was satisfactory. My son had a steak that was cooked exactly the way he wanted it and he was happy. My husband's chicken sandwich was overcooked. My whipped feta appetizer tasted like a desserts and my shrimp tacos were flavorless. The mussel appetizers were ok. It's too bad, but Buttercup is the only restaurant that serves good food read more

We again enjoyed ourselves very much! Food service drinks, all top-tier, to protect the innocent and guilty. I will not disclose that drinks we had and how many but yeah you'll just have to try it. The food was delicious. read more

7 South Bottle + Kitchen - Bavarian pretzel! Was delicious. I had the mustard seeds and like a beer cheese with bacon bits. - Gastropubs Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

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3.5 - 4 stars. It was our first time dining at 7 South and it was a mixed experience. Our server was Katie and she was super friendly and efficient. We shared the fried feta appetizer and really enjoyed it! The hot honey is more sweet than hot - a must try if you love feta as much as we do. For dinner, I had the shrimp tacos - which, as others have said, were lacking flavor. They definitely needed more seasoning. My friend had the cheeseburger and she said it was good. French fries were served good and hot which we appreciated. Decor is nice - we didn't find it loud at all. But then again, it was a Tuesday night and it wasn't all that busy. Overall, a solid choice. Convenient to the TCAN for pre show dining! read more

3 1/2 stars. 7 South Bottle has a gastro pub like menu. We ordered wings and a raspberry ricotta to start. Both were very good. The wings were crispy and tasty. Husband and I ordered the roasted half chicken. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The sides, Brussel sprouts and butternut squash could use some work. They both need more seasoning and texture. The butternut squash was undercooked and the Brussel sprouts could be crispier. Not much atmosphere but the staff was very pleasant and our food came quickly. read more

7 South Bottle + Kitchen - Gastropubs Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

We did not want to hit Smith & Wollensky or any of the Natick mall spots but wanted good drinks and good food. I had heard great things (everyone always "7 South is actually really good!!?!?!!!") and gave it a try. First of all: the staff is LOVELY. Very team oriented, helping one mother out with drink orders. Also: the decor and atmosphere are updated, clean, crisp, tasteful. We had cocktails and salad and entree -- all perfect. It is surreal to have such a high quality dining experience without having to go too far from town. There's a high standard (ambiance, professionals, food/drink quality) and a neighborhood laid-back vibe. Couldn't be happier. Looking forward to going back. read more

The ambiance is really nice and the service makes decent attempts, even though I asked for water three times and never got any. I am not a beer person, so O was disappointed when my prosecco arrived in a stemless wineglass, but I did not make a fuss. Out of three of our meals only one was satisfactory. My son had a steak that was cooked exactly the way he wanted it and he was happy. My husband's chicken sandwich was overcooked. My whipped feta appetizer tasted like a desserts and my shrimp tacos were flavorless. The mussel appetizers were ok. It's too bad, but Buttercup is the only restaurant that serves good food read more

Great service, friendly and attentive. If you arrive before 6, appetizers are half price (I don't remember if this is daily, or only some days). Very good selection of beer and ale. Large space with large comfortable tables, that are well-spaced. Everyone enjoyed the food they ordered, but nothing especially remarkable. read more

Great food at a great value in a very nice setting. We are becoming regulars. They have a $10 never night and you can't go wrong there

This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and great comfort food with little twists. The high ceilings prevent the room from becoming too loud. There are multiple TVs at the bar, for those interested. Both high tops and regular tables are available. It's also great that they have their own parking lot. Multiple servers checked in to make sure we had what we needed, which is helpful. I loved that the sangria comes in a French press pitcher! The whipped ricotta with blueberry bourbon preserves and focaccia appetizer is absolutely fantastic and unique. The short rib grilled cheese is delicious. The chocolate trilogy was the perfect dessert for my birthday dinner! My only wish was that their menu offered a safe option for someone with a shellfish allergy. He ended up ordering a harvest grain bowl, which was good, but he was not able to add any of the protein options. read more

Popped in for a community meeting on site, was happily thrilled by the service and the tasty burger and fries with promptly served drinks too! Everyone seems relaxed and happy here - it's a perfect locale in historic Natick center and features easy on street parking! read more

We are visiting from California. Really enjoyed our dinner. Felt welcomed immediately, the food was great and our waitress was fabulous! Pretzel was fresh and yummy, shrimp and grits was excellent as was the cheeseburger and fries. Will be back in the area soon and will go back for dinner. read more

Great 1st week. Definitely will be back soon! Staff was very kind. Atmosphere was vibrant food and drinks were fun and unique! read more

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I love this place. It's really nicely set up inside and the food is solid. The staff is always helpful and outgoing. I love their beer and their Korean chicken wings are phenomenal. It's my go-to place in the Natick area. read more

Food was good , appetizer had the feta cheese , keg potatoes with cheese and bacon , both were good , entrees had , grilled short rib and cheese sandwich, and oyster mushrooms with salmon wild rice . Service was ok , but waitresses need to know or be a little more knowledgeable about the foods that are being serviced. When asked about what type of wild rice was being served 2 waitresses could not tell me . So think they need to be prepared and knowledgeable about the restaurants food. Art and lights were very beautiful and comfortable and romantic in away . I give the restaurant 8 of 10 .will definitely visit again recommend this place . read more

Great spot for yummy drinks and modern American fare. Easy parking in the back and friendly staff!

Service : they forgot our appetizer Entree : it was a rice with mushroom and Shrimp creamy , it was absolutely dry . The food and drinks are so expensive for the quality. the place, the decoration and the music is very nice. Will I go back ? No read more

Long time fan of the Dolphin, first time caller at 7 South Bottle. This place is legit. First, the service. Everyone from our host to the bartender Katie was superb. You can tell a whole lot about a place by the people who grind the gears and make it go. 6 out of 5 stars for the team. Next, the food. Where do I begin? The 7 South Spring Salad with shrimp is where it's at. These aren't your tiny frozen shrimp. No, no. Huge. Perfectly cooked. Bravissimo. The salad was followed by the pork buns. I was torn entree wise as I saw the salmon blissfully pass by and looked scrumptious, but boy am I glad I stayed true to my gut. Again, perfectly cooked and fabulous presentation. Portion size? Excellent. Traded dessert for another drink but I'll be going for the Chocolate Trilogy, which also made a pass as I was seated, next time. Launching a new concept isn't easy, but the team here has nailed it. Will be back. And can't wait! read more

7 South Bottle + Kitchen opened today in the former Dolphin Seafood in Natick Center. The place was redone which has a casual pub atmosphere featuring a full service bar (3 flatscreen TVs on the brick wall), high top tables, and regular tables. The bar serves beer (12 on tap, bottles), wine, liquor & cocktails. You can also get a beer flight (4 draft beers) for $12. The food menu offerings include a variety of appetizers & flatbread, Korean chicken wings, prime Angus burgers, short rib grilled cheese, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, salads, chicken & waffles, pork belly bao buns, salmon, shrimp & grits, shrimp & gluten free pasta, and grain bowls. I stopped here just after they opened and the bar area was quite busy. I took a seat up at the bar which was almost fully occupied. For food, I started out with Street Taco Flat Bread ($17 plus tax) which was a firm soft flatbread, crunchy on the bottom and edges topped with soft roasted carnitas, cotija queso, white onions, fire roasted corn, peppers, cilantro, salsa verde, crema drizzle & jalapenos. Next, the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich ($16 plus tax) which had a tender breaded/fried chicken patty in Nashville hot sauce/sweet & spicy, topped with pickle chips, roasted tomatoes on bottom between a thick soft buttered bun & served with golden french fries. The food I ordered was spicy and filling. I saw some of the other menu items such as the Korean Chicken Wings, huge soft pretzel, bao buns, short rib grilled cheese, and shrimp salad, all looked very appetizing. The guy next to me loved the wings. Since there was no dessert here (yet), I got the check which was $35.31 with tax and before tip.  Overall, I enjoyed my meal at the bar with an ice water and got some ice cream across the Common afterwards. The service here was prompt with the bartender keeping an eye on the things and making drinks. Food runners from the kitchen served my food, but they were asking customers who had what. As I was leaving, there was a line of customers in the hallway waiting to be seated. I plan to visit again as the menu evolves. read more

I am not interested in anything on the menu. I like a variety of dishes, steak, lamb chops or an occasional veal or chicken parm. The atmosphere is nice, but I order a drink at the bar, but no food. I eat when I get home, or pick up a takeout from comellas , Mediterranean new restaurant that is very good. read more

Food and drinks are incredible. Also the staff are very kind and friendly. It's kid friendly which is a plus. The restaurant itself is very beautiful. Only complaint is I wish they opened before five and on Mondays! read more

Wife and I went yesterday for some apps and a cocktail. As first timers, we thought the restaurant had a nice atmosphere, so why the 2 stars? First the food. We ordered the Fried Feta and the Street Taco Flat Bread. The feta was fried well but barely warm and a bit dry on the inside. It was served with hot honey but not nearly enough. The flat bread was pretty good but we had to search for the carnitas. We both had a regular margarita which was balanced but small. Food and drinks, 3.5 stars. Service. Our server, Charlie, started off well enough, however, as soon as he found out we were only having apps and no entrees, he totally checked out. After our food came out, he did not check on us again, even though he had to walk right past our table to get to his other tables. In fact, after our table was cleared by another server, we sat for about 15 minutes watching Charlie totally ignore us. I finally flagged down the very nice server who cleared our table for the check. With his rude, indifferent demeanor, Charlie should seriously consider a career at the DMV. 1 star. read more

I have had the pleasure of going to 7 South Bottle + Kitchen. The service was great, my cheeseburger was huge and delicious. It's really cute inside, too. I like the menu choices. read more

Went here for dinner on a Friday night. The ambiance here is very nice and the cocktails were great too. We ordered the sweet and sticky Korean chicken wings and they were so good! I then ordered the shrimp and grits and it was tasty, even though the grits were a bit bland for my taste. My partner ordered the steak special and he enjoyed it a lot. We sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely nice and gave suggestions when asked. She provided top notch service. We were happy to find this gem in town and will be back soon! read more

My husband and I enjoyed dining at this newly revamp restaurant. Staff was attentive, drinks were delicious, and food was very good. Can't wait for my next night out! read more

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I had one of the best flank steaks I've ever been served in a restaurant. And it wasn't overpriced. Potatoes and veggies great, too. My wife had a really good salad. We're going back. Soon. read more

We really enjoyed our visit here! Nice vibe and friendly service. We loved the potato keg appetizer and the flatbread + my shrimp and grits were terrific. Hubs had the burger, which was very good. Con was that we weren't told the specials before we ordered, but we overheard the other waitress tell them to the table behind us -- we definitely would have gotten the steak if we had been told about it. Also the side of brussels was a bit greasy. Overall, it was a nice experience and we will certainly return! read more

Service is wonderful. The staff is always attentive and kind. They are very welcoming and accommodating of families too, which makes the whole experience more enjoyable. Food is delicious and the menu has good variety. Definitely recommend! read more

I haven't written a yelp review in 10 years but this restaurant made me break out of retirement after the 90 dollars I didn't have to spend, got flushed down the drain. 7 South replaces the ONLY restaurant in my 33 years that I've sent a dish back from and refused to pay for it. When I found out The Dolphin or whatever it was called has been replaced I thought, good for whoever took over this lucrative space. Now, I'm pretty sure it's the same owners trying to reinvent it. 7 South serves everything and specializes in nothing. They tee'd us up with the warm pretzel, served directly over the table so all the crumbs and salt get everywhere. Even with this pathetic plating we kept our head held high. The Shrimp and grits was not only bland but borderline offensive to cajun cuisine. The price of this dish vs what you get isn't steep, it's fraud. I would rather the most stale, dropped-on-the-floor, cheeseburger from McDonald's than this dish. My girlfriend got the chicken and waffles, assured by our waiter that it was the hit of the restaurant. Well god bless his soon to be short career because 9 South entered the Twilight Zone to discover how to make basic nuances of sweet, spicy and savory bland and burnt. I implore anyone to go here sober and really just sit with this food because this is a restaurant that doesn't deserve to exist. read more

Overall great experience. We started with the garlic knots which were slightly too dry for me but overall we're alright. We then moved into our second course where I ate the short rib grilled cheese with French fries. The fries were definitely the star of the show! They were to die for!! In terms of the ambiance it was a smaller restaurant but definitely felt clean and nice. read more

Overall not bad... seems like 2 restaurants. When you walk in it has a darker, cool vibe- booths, high tables. Then there is the connected area with a few tables and a big window. This is where I sat and it just seemed like a separate restaurant. All of the ambiance was in the ither room. Food was mixed- we had the potato keg appetizer ( think big tater tots) l. Appetizer was good. My wife had this roasted chicken which she loved. I had chicken and waffles which was meh....2 waffles each with a piece of luke warm bacon and a piece of boneless fried chicken. The chicken was dry--- the maple syrup was good. Suggestion-southern fried chicken on the bone would have been so much better...the bacon just seemed like it didn't fit.. The menu could use a steak... Service was very good. My wife had a cosmo which was very good and I had a craft beer... $90 for 2 with 2 drinks... Overall, a lot of potential.... read more