Elegant but not pretentious. This is the restaurant I recommend to out of town visitors and friends. The food is amazing. THE BEST Burger ! read more

I have very mixed feelings about this place. The food was okay but certainly not spectacular and the ambiance was terrible. We must have had the worst seats in the house ... My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night, mid-evening. The decor is nice and the bar area is lovely. To start, we sat at the bar for a drink or two while we waited for our reservation. Drinks were fine, small but fine. Bar food looked tastey but we waited for our table instead. Big mistake, we should have just stayed at the bar. Our table was horrid. We even asked to get moved to a different spot but the hostess said it would be another 20+ minutes. The two tables on either side of us were less than 12" away. I couldn't hear a thing my husband was saying and I finally gave up trying to shout at him. We pretty much sat in silence for 15 minutes or so until the table next to us left and we could FINALLY FREAKING EFFING HEAR EACH OTHER. WTF. As for the food, the menu really didn't make much sense. It seemed more geared for spring rather than summer. English peas, poached eggs, quail, lamb -- all spring foods. We got the mackerel pate and crispy duck confit for appetizers. Mu husband inhaled his pate, he said it was really good but he would have liked more crackers to go with it. He got two little pieces of toast which were dry and brittle. My duck was so salty I just couldn't eat it. I asked the server if it was supposed to be super salty and she said, yes - that is the nature of a confit preparation. Duh, yes. I understand that but this was way too much. Maybe it was just me. My husband got the salmon and enjoyed it. He said it was nothing special, but fine. I got the lamb chop and it was just okay. An English cut may sound fancy but its a cheaper cut than lamb chops. I could have bought chops at Costco ... It came with under cooked peas and some sort of greens which should have had the stems removed as they were tough and very chewy. The lamb was very chewy too, oh well. And I really didn't appreciate the mashed up mint that was trying to be some sort of mint sauce but when you mash the SH!T out of herbs, they get bitter. It was a very expensive meal and mostly runied by not being able to have a conversation with my husband. The food was fine, just not spectacular and not worth $33 for the lamb or $25ish for the salmon. We will not come back. I've already forgotten the place. The most interesting part of the night was the crazy people watching. Lots of old Concord hippies. Very funny. read more

Superb dinner. I love the setting and ambiance of this restaurant - located upstairs at a train station with a chic but cozy interior. One room is next to the open kitchen, which fun to watch but not too hectic. The food was amazing. I started with Scallop, which was a smaller portion than other appetizers but very good. My halibut entree was the best piece of halibut I have ever had - cooked to perfection and laid over an amazing sauce. Also loved the ginger spice cake (I asked them to sub in the rum ice cream) - I shared it but wished I hadn't. They change the menu frequently, but I would highly recommend these dishes if you go soon! A simple thing, but the wheat bread they serve is also SO good. I wanted to buy a bag to take home. Our table also greatly enjoyed the rabbit gnocchi appetizer, duck entree, hake entree, and the chocolate cake. read more

How did Concord manage to get this lucky? Thank goodness I live nearby. It's not so surprising that a professional, experienced team from New York and Boston would manage to design, build and operate a place this well. After all, they're not beginners. But they make it look so effortless, I'm jealous. The place is beautiful but not in a formal way; one section has an open kitchen, one section has a bar and all on the top floor of what used to be the Concord train station. You could wear almost anything you want and you'd feel comfortable here. Lots of windows. Lots of light. The appetizers and entrees my group had both times were right there; not bad after being open only about three weeks. Interesting wine list. Nice people. I can't think of a place I'd rather go in a ten-mile radius. read more

Omfg... This place is Amazing! Not a single weakness. Great service, great drinks, great food. Do yourself a favor and go here asap! First, atmosphere is great. Reminds me of a great place in Carmel I ate at. Bar area is nice and looks very classy. Second, service is five star. Wait staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. A bit formal, but it fits the mood there. Food is outstanding! Not a disappointing bite! Had an asparagus flight special and even the asparagus custard desert was AWESOME. Concord is a foofy town, so I could see some would find this place a bit pretentious, but it really isn't. It's a high end restaurant offering an amazing experience at a reasonable price point. read more

If you are in concord and want a fine dining experience than this place is great. Convenient location, generally easy to find parking both on the street or in the lot. The vibe inside is classy, the menu is a bit pricey but the food tastes great. The menu is small and they have the staples which is great. For being in the suburbs, it is a good spot but this wouldn't do well in the city. We had a few different dishes, the salmon, hake, bluefish and the chicken. Everything was great. The first courses are tasty as well. Good spot, just a bit expensive for what it is. read more

I've eaten here three times and didn't want to weigh in immediately because my first visit didn't meet 80 Thoreau's early five star rating. And I didn't want to be the bummer. During my first visit I was seated in a booth near the cooks, with a fun view overlooking the activity on Thoreau Street. My soft shell crab appetizer was outstanding but the pasta and veal main course was average. My second visit was in celebration of a birthday which I mentioned in my online reservation without making a specific request. I'll be honest and admit I did this as a test to see how the team would respond. I'd just finished reading Danny Meyer's book, Setting the Table, about his restaurants in New York that have built a culture of "enlightened hospitality." The book taught me that the more a restauranteur knows about me, the better service they can provide. As a marketer, I'm interested in seeing how a restaurant differentiates their service, and if they remember me as a repeat diner. 80 Thoreau came through with good service and excellent food quality at the second visit. They delivered a surprise birthday dessert with fanfare, after we had enjoyed a sublime meal. We ate bluefish pate, calamari risotto, and a delicious preparation of pattypan squash. My seared scallops with melon and almonds inspired me to think more creatively about how I could prepare them at home. I returned this week and happily savored duckling confit with sun chokes and quince. I could eat here every two weeks and never find it dull because the menu is changed based on seasonal ingredients. The desserts are interesting. I've seen one chocolate dessert so you are encouraged to think beyond that reliable regular. My "caramel apple" was a gingerbread spice cake with caramel cream and little orbs of apple. And it was good! During a mid-week visit, the bar was busy, the place was bustling, and downtown Concord seemed hipper than usual. 80 Thoreau has been a great addition and in answer to Chuck's open letter, yes, I feel lucky. read more

Found this place because of Yelp. This restaurant is beyond perfect. This is how dining should be. I showed up without reservation and they were happy to accommodate with a table for one. The dining room is quaint and intimate. The staff is attentive, personable and discreet, all at the same time. (Joe) provided great recommendations. The Gnocchi was amazing even though I was afraid of too much carbs. It wasn't some bowl of pasta but instead a plate of balanced flavors. This is definitely NOT your grandmother's gnocchi. They've classed it up, two notches. I'm completely amazed at the attentiveness of the staff. They know customer service. The scallops are a must have. The service is impeccable. read more

Fennel haters beware! The chef at 80 Thoreau has a heavy hand with the herb, and doesn't bother to mention it on the menu. Andrea B. and I went for the seasonal Corn and Tomato Tasting Menu, but found ourselves disappointed as dish after dish was laced with unwarranted liquorice flavor. We were spared fennel in the dessert course, thankfully, where we enjoyed a lovely corn cake topped with macerated blueberries, verbena ice cream, and caramel corn. Service was uniformly excellent, and the kitchen was even accommodating enough to let us have the tasting in addition to the regular menu. It was a good thing too, as the a la carte menu ran circles around the tasting. Although the rabbit and pork terrine was nothing special for $11, the grilled and braised pork entree was ridiculously flavorful and generously portioned. It also came with a cornbread panzanella that knocked my socks off. The restaurant itself is really neat. It's pretty unassuming from the outside, but head inside and up the stairs and you'll feel like you've entered a swanky ski lodge. My only complaint is the slipperiness of the floor. It's just an accident waiting to happen (and if one hadn't happened already, I would be incredibly surprised). read more

I was super excited to go to 80 Thoreau for the Corn and Tomato Tasting Menu the other night. But I echo David C. when I say I wasn't exactly thrilled with the unpleasant surprise that came in the form of fennel in practically every dish. This wouldn't be as problematic if it was actually listed as an ingredient on the menu, because then I could have simply requested that the chef leave it out. But alas, no such luck. We decided to order from the regular menu in addition to the tasting menu. Nothing from the latter was overly impressive, even without taking the fennel into account. The highlight of the four courses was definitely the dessert - a warm corn cake with blueberries, verbena ice cream, and caramel corn. It was to die for (see photo). Off the regular menu, the grilled and braised pork entree fared a whole lot better than its tasting menu counterpart (pan roasted hake with charred cherry tomatoes, squid, and corn purée - good but definitely not something that will knock you off your feet), and the portion size was HUGE (again, see photo). You definitely won't leave hungry after digging into that dish. But even after devouring all that yummy pork, we decided to order another dessert in addition to the one that came with the tasting menu. And I'm so glad we did. The frozen chocolate bar pretty small but extremely rich - the perfect ending to a dinner that had a whole lot of ups and downs. read more

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My husband and I came in for a date night. Loved the atmosphere, but it took forever to get our menus and then a really long time for each course. I thought the food was fairly good but definitely overpriced for what it was. We started with the veal strudel special appetizer. Veal, smoked gouda (or so we were told) in a puff pastry on top of a salad. The salad was good but had some odd ingredients (like a pickled carrot that I thought was a tomato). The strudel was kind of dry, without really any hint of the smoked gouda. For my entree, I got the chickpea tagliatelle which seemed like a good choice based on the other entrees I saw. I thought this dish was pretty good, however the pesto it was made with was probably kale based (or some other bitter green) because it was very bitter. I didn't mind it, but my husband thought it was not very good. My husband got the steak and thought it was fine. We decided to split the chocolate and creme cake for dessert. I thought it was kind of dry, uninspired and they added some weird spice to the chocolate ice cream on the side that made it almost inedible to me. Now that I think about it, it was probably fennel. Whyyyyy??? All in all, there was something in each dish that was probably supposed to be unique or clever but just didn't quite work. We will probably not be back, but it was worth a try. read more

This is an update to my initial 5-star review. This time we went back with friends, and we all had the most amazing time. The earliest reservation we could get on a Friday night was 9:30, which is saying something for normally sleepy Concord. Every aspect of the meal was as good as it gets, and the service was A++, with what I think was one of the owners on hand to make sure that the experience was the best it could be. I had the duck appetizer and the pappardelle with braised veal entree, which came with handmade pasta and a delicious sauce. The veal melted in my mouth. It was unlike any veal I've ever had. In my preliminary review I expressed a slight disappointment at the number of dessert options. I retract that. The strawberry dessert with puff pastry was perhaps the favorite of our table, but all desserts were beautiful to look at and mind-blowing to eat. If you haven't been to 80 Thoreau yet, then just have a look at the food photography on their website. That will tell you a lot that my words won't: http://www.80thoreau.com/menu/ read more

I went here with my Fiance, and wasn't blown away like many of the reviewers were. I live in the area, and have ventured in before, but didn't stay due to the unreceptive staff and somewhat arrogant hostess. However, I figured I would give it one more try. On my most recent venture, the food was delicious, and the services was good, however, my review is based on my problems with the menu. First, the menu is quite limited, and contains very similar ingredients in each item (I understand they try to source food locally, which I like, but there still needs to be some variation); second, I agree with Andrea and David, that practically every dish has fennel in it; and finally, the menu needs to list more ingredients (have a better description of the food) which are present in a dish. My fiance ordered the fennel something and rabbit gnocchi, it was quite good, but had too much fennel, it was also a very limited portion (even though an appetizer, it was too small). She had the Salmon (also with fennel and potatoes), which she very much enjoyed. I had the Pork Loin and Pork Belly dinner, it came out and the meat was great, however, the food was set over a sauce (poblano Aioli), which flavored everything on the plate. The problem, I didn't much care for the sauce, and it was not mentioned on the menu. I can understand that they don't want to be tied down to every ingredient listed under a dish, but when there is a sauce which everything sits in, that should definitely be mentioned. For the price the portions are not that big, and there wine is wayyyy overpriced. I asked my fiance when we were there if she thinks this place would survive in Boston, and she said probably. I wasn't so sure and is why I gave it a Boston star rating of 3 out of 5, given the area and options around it, it is a 4. I probably will give it one more try, but not for a while. read more

I have been coming to 80 Thoreau since its beginnings. Vincent and Ian were amazing. The drinks were fabulous the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The menu was always interesting and the 80 T burger was the best in town. We had no complaints for years and always loved coming here. We came mid June 2022 and apparently there is a new chef and a new menu. After having eaten here probably 25 times it was the only time that we experienced anything but excellent service and food. The new menu looked fine but it was not well seasoned and I ordered the duck and it wasn't cooked right we had to send it back. Only time we ever sent anything back. Our appetizers lacked salt. The service was very slow and our favorite thing here with the incredible burger and they did away with that. I think it's an incredible disservice to the Concord community to not offer the burger. We really seen a really significant decline in the service and the quality of the food. We hope that this restaurant will rise to the occasion we know they can do better. read more

Overall, a great experience. Went here for my wife's birthday and I was able to book a table at the Chef's Bar which I highly recommend. It was fun being able to watch everything being made and had some nice conversation with the friendly grill chef. We started with the squash salad and I had the quail and my wife had the roast chicken. Food was excellently prepared and perfectly done. The service was top notch; it really set it apart. Our waitress gave great recommendations and had the right amount of attention. Example: my wife wanted cocktail, but didn't like anything on the list, so she asked the waitress. The waitress, asked the right questions and gave a fantastic recommendation which my wife loved. We will definitely be back! read more

Went on a snowy day- wish there was a 4.5 rating that I could post- The ambience was nice- staff friendly and prompt-- food was great overall- especially the pumpkin custard, beet salad, duck and pork chops. We also really enjoyed the variety of cocktails, including the tom and jerry dessert cocktail- read more

Great food, service, and ambiance. Folks had the sole, roasted chicken, and parrapadella with rabbit ragu for entrées. Appetizers included charcuterie, gnocchi, and asparagus soup. All the food was well prepared and tasty. The cocktails were also very good. Only additional comment is that sometimes restaurants need to realize desserts do not need to be fancy - it's dessert. I like the comfort food approach to desserts versus the edgy approach to desserts that bring together new approaches to standard desserts. Make a reservation and give it a try. Great food, great drinks without a long dive into the city. read more

I visited 80 Thoreau for the first time last evening with my standard let's-order-EVERYTHING dining partners. I loved the setting. A modern space with an open kitchen that overlooks trains travelling on the Fitchburg line. To start we ordered the crispy tuna rillettes, the nettle panna cotta with ramps and pickled mushrooms, the poached egg with vegetables and crispy gouda straws and the gougères from the bar menu. I didn't try the tuna so I can't review it other than to say the presentation was beautiful. I loved the panna cotta. It was creamy with a slight hint of sweetness that worked well with the ramps with which it was served. The little crispy mushroom slices were out of this world. The poached egg was runny and unctuous and balanced well with the shaved vegetables. The crispy gouda straws were great to dip in the yolk or to scoop up the maple yogurt. The gougères had the right taste; you could taste the pâte à choux and the cheese. My only complaint was that they could be a bit crisper and warmed. For dinner, we ordered the salmon served with asparagus and a green garlic sauce from the special asparagus menu, the grilled lamb chop, the barley pappardelle and I asked for a burger from the bar menu. I wanted to try the roasted/braised chicken but the waiter said that it takes 35 minutes to prepare. I appreciated the warning. Since we were on a time constraint, I opted for the burger and I am glad I did. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the pureed asparagus sauce was incredible. The waiter did tell us it was made from asparagus, Dijon mustard, olive oil and garlic. I need to try making this at home. I loved the lamb. It was tender and didn't have any of the gamy taste lamb sometimes develops. I enjoyed a bite of the papardelle that was served with braised veal and this incredible apricot reduction. The bar burger was one of the best I have ever had. Served on a perfectly toasted brioche-type roll. I loved the sauce too. The fries were cooked a little into the well done zone that people at my table like and were a big hit. The house made onion pickles were a fantastic counterpoint to the fatty meat. Add my name to the list of fans of this burger. My only complaint about the burger was the presentation. After the gorgeous plates we saw for the first courses, the burger was just that. A burger on a plate with fries. Considering the amazing greens we had earlier and the photo-worthy presentations, I was really surprised there were none on the plate, nor any tomato, etc. Never having been there before, was I supposed to ask for them? Please kitchen crew, make this fantastic burger even better! For dessert we, of course, had to try a few things. We ordered the dark chocolate pavé; the caramel, pretzel ice cream; and the mascarpone mousse. The pavé was dark and decadent, served with caramel ice cream. The pretzel ice cream had peanut butter caramel and was delicious, but to me the star dessert was the mascarpone mousse. It was creamy and smooth, served with fresh cherries, honey and olive oil. It was a grown up version of cheesecake. I could not stop eating it. With the bill came caramels that hit just the right note. Overall, the evening was great with wonderful, attentive service. My only critique was that once we ordered dessert, it took a very long time to come to the table. After all that, we headed next door to Bedford Farms so the child with us could get her mint chocolate chip ice cream fix. read more

I originally went to 80 Thoreau because of the write up in the Globe for their award winning cheeseburgers. First time I tried their cheeseburger I was blown over. 2nd time I was equally blown over. Last couple of times the quality and thickness of the the burger has taken a nose dive. More like "where's the beef?" The brioche roll buries the burger. Fries are still delicious. Burger has for sure lost it's appeal. Sad to say that since I live in Concord and have always raved about the cheeseburger at 80 Thoreau. Hopefully they will bulk up the burger meat soon read more

I love this place. Period. And, I'm not the owner's second cousin or anything like that. They just do everything well. So well that I purchased my wife a gift certificate for Christmas so that she can bring her friends here. It was her favorite Christmas present. read more

Yes Really good Really good But maybe not great? Not sure Will have to revisit Creative menu Great bartender / cocktails Wines by rate glass fair Very nice corn soup Ok tomato salad Gnocchi fair read more

Disappointed by my most recent experience. Was the chef away for Memorial Day weekend? Everything was pretty salty - braised lamb with pasta, the veal, and the burger was ok. We were told the burger does not come with anything - no lettuce, onions, cheese or the like.. just the patty and buns. Was it always like this? I got it anyway for my daughter, but seriously... Our server was mediocre as well. Rather poor in the standards of a decent restaurant. Such a different experience. Not sure if I will bring a guest from out of state again since it's not consistent. read more

We had takeout from 80 Thoreau last night and while we miss the hospitality and ambience that this restaurant consistently has provided since its opening in Concord, what we did not have to miss last night was the incredible tastes that one can expect from this restaurant. We ate in, by our own fireplace, and enjoyed every bite of the pan roasted duck breast with lentils and the roasted and braised chicken with stuffing. Instead of getting spoiled at one of our favorite restaurants, we got spoiled in our own home. For 2020, we will call that a win. read more

Perfect! Curbside pickup was flawless and food was excellent! So easy to do it right! Thank you!

My wife and I went here for an anniversary dinner. The food was excellent -- the spiced zucchini soup I had was particularly tasty and unique and my wife's pasta with a rabbit confit was distinctive indeed. The restaurant is configured in a very strange way in an old commercial space with a dining room connected to a narrow hallway connected to a smaller dining room, with three tables that have window views -- causing all the other diners in the room to mutter how'd THEY get those tables? We were in that back room midst tables that were much too close to each other. Plus, the kitchen is not closed. It is open, and separated from the back dining room by a doorway without a door and some glass, and from the narrow corridor by nearly nothing. Thus we're my wife and I unable to have a normal Anniversary Dinner conversation. As the tables near us distracted us, and the many noises from the kitchen ("I got three scallops comin' up!") kept interrupting us. If you get seated in the back room, you should demand a different table. Too, the tables in the front room looked pretty cramped, too. We loved the food, which is real Foodie stuff. The service was great. We won't be back. read more

It's a very nice place. Personal touch os felt throughout the whole experience. Personnel is well-trained and not insistent and food is delicious. 5-star experience. read more

This restaurant continues to receive well deserved praise for it's food and customer service, but I'd like to also comment on an often overlooked component of a successful restaurant - the spirits! I have sat at the bar here for just about a half dozen times, enjoying their superb burger, perusing the bottles lined up behind the bar and I have very high praise for the person responsible for the selection of spirits. Brandy lovers can sample either Darroze Armagnac or Germain Robin - it just doesn't get any better than that for great brandy. And then I spotted the Temperance Rye that they had just added in - an example of how much their buyer is staying on top of the great ryes that are coming out now. And then there's the bottle of Auchentoshan, a lovely, elegant lowland single malt that very few bars/restaurants feature, And then there was the bottle of Pritchard's double barrel bourbon - a robust and exquisite American whiskey. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. The selection of spirits is very well thought out - not by brand, but by quality, by someone with a palate for fine spirits. For anyone with an appreciation for fine spirits - this is a place to have a nice relaxing meal and follow it up with a taste of something special. If you need any help deciding on something - ask for Steve - he's their resident spirit expert. read more

My wife and I have been coming here for years now, and I must say that it is a go to for many reasons. They nail it on every level. Service, ambiance, creativity from the kitchen and value are all in perfect balance. Casual bite on the way home? The burger at the bar will hit the spot with a great glass of wine. Special occasion? Book the tasting menu at the kitchen bar. Entertain a group? Your party will be impressed and happy. One of the standby's on the menu is the roasted and braised chicken, and in my opinion when the chicken can impress you know your kitchen has a killer chef. Carolyn Johnson is the real deal, each dish that hits the menu is obsessively perfected, and no ingredient on the plate is superfluous. Balance in each dish is delivered. Seasonally, Skate is on the bar menu and it is not to be missed. Likewise the Sea Bass menu in the summer is a fantastic tradition delivering a NE sport fisher's specialty in a fine dining setting. The wine program sports a list of great choices between $45 and $110 from all over the world. Carefully chosen, the cellar is filled with mainstream and obscure choices. If you want to step up on a special occasion, the reserve list is filled with the finest wines from Rhone, Bordeaux, Burgundy and some outstanding choices from Italy and the US. Highlights include 1996 Ducru Beaucailou, 2001 Latour, top Champagnes and a vertical of the Guigal La La's. There are other fine dining options in Concord these days, but this original remains the best. read more

One of the best meals we have ever had. My wife started with the beet salad; I had Bibb salad. She had the Hake, I had the Braised Chicken with Fiddlehead ferns. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. The drinks were excellent too! Looking forward to going back again. read more

The food is delicious and the service is very good. We also liked the modern barn decor and casual but classy atmosphere. Good for drinks or dinner. For starters we had a Jonah Crab salad and poached farm egg salad; in both cases, the greens were excellent. Very fresh and an interesting variety. For entrees, we had English cut lamb chops and mackerel. Both were both simple and complex--I mean that there were a lot of different veggies and sauces that went into each but the overall effect was simple deliciousness and really fresh food. Cocktails also excellent. I could see how some foodies might not like it--deeming the dishes "forgettable". But to us, they were perfectly simple and there is an art to that equal to the art of gastronomy. Similarly ranked on our list as Ten Tables in JP and TW Foods in Cambridge. Loved it. And will be driving there from Boston again. read more

Let me just add to the noise of "5 Stars All Around!" I'm hearing here... It was our first time dining here, but it won't be our last. EVERYTHING -- from the attentive (but not cloyingly obsequious) waitstaff to the delectable food (even the plain-sounding "salad with mixed greens" was anything but plain!) -- was just amazing. Wish I could give this more than 5 stars. Go! read more

I used to eat at 80 Thoreau regularly, and the food has always been amazing. I can't eat gluten though, and the last time I went there, they served me a dish with gluten despite saying it was made gluten free. The waitress only caught the mistake after I had finished half of the dish. She did apologize but what was especially weird was that she still made us pay for the dish she mixed up. If you do not have any food allergies, I think this restaurant is great. As of a few years ago though, they did not know how to properly handle food allergies despite saying they can accommodate so I would be careful eating here if you have any food restrictions. read more

We have passed this place a zillion times since it open. Several days ago we decided it was time. I am not going to author a long narrative on our dining experience. From the time we arrived to the time we left my dinning partner and I shared the same experience. For us, this was not a dinning experience we wished to repeat. Nothing on the menu stimulated our taste buds. It just did nothing for us. The rumbling of the trains coming and going certainly was a detraction but not a major factor in our reasoning. The menu, the noise, the ambiances, the service, thee limited wine selection. Putting all those together drew us to a quick exit. Bon Appetit! read more

Nice find in the suburbs. The restaurant entrance facing the street is very unassuming. Then when you finally enter the restaurant, there is a nice surprise. The layout is interesting inside the depot, and we got a spot near the windows. Food was good, though not particularly memorable, and the service was pleasant and professional. Nice date night place. read more

Our waiter Joe was fantastic and gave the kind of attentiveness that makes you feel catered to without being invasive (bonus points for escorting me to the bathroom, much appreciated!) Perfection right there. Secondly, love the unconventional entrance, for someone who has never been to 80 Thoreau, you'd never know you were entering a restaurant. We enjoyed a delicious Pinot Noir as we basked in what can only be described as a refined atmosphere that still has a small town feel. Our dinners were flawless (Pork & Barley, the Beef) and we ended the meal with the Flourless Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Sauce and pears. I will definitely be returning! read more

I had an excellent birthday experience. Our waitress Nina was very friendly and was great with menu suggestions and wine choices. I had the Kale soup which was absolutely excellent and very unique with the yogurt included. Everything on the swordfish plate was cooked perfectly and filled with flavor. I was very surprised how well the garnish was done because usually it's just sought as an afterthought. I'm not a desert guy, but if you love chocolate it was very rich and sweet. Blackberries were my favorite part of the desert dish. A 2012 bottle of Pinot noir was the perfect touch needed for a delicious birthday meal. It was slightly confusing finding the place, but I was amazed once I did because it was beautiful and very inviting. Would love to return at some point. read more

80 Thoreau - The Kale soup looked and tasted amazing - New American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

The bar staff was phenomenal. The food was phenomenal. The owner, Vincent, and some of the wait staff were horrendous. Not only is Vincent arrogant and rude, he is unapologetically spiteful. As one can see in previous reviews, he made it abundantly clear that he truly is ambivalent to what some customers think of the restaurant and says that he does not care when they express their displeasure at the experience. Which is a shame, since without customers there can be no restaurant to upset them. I would go back to the restaurant only for the food and only if Vincent is no longer the owner. read more

Earlier this week my family and I had an utterly disappointing dinner that featured slow service and meager portions of various entrees, none of which were as described. I would not recommend this restaurant! read more

One of the best dining experience in Concord. (I sometimes like Bondir more) Hard to match the innovative menu in the burbs. Very nice seasonable menu that rivals the best ones in Boston.. Glad we have it so close to home. The food can be a little finnicky, as is the case with most refined menus...but I'll take quality over portion size anyday. Usually gets a crowd, so book a reservation. read more

Delicious dinner out, we'll definitely be back. Everything was beautiful plated and skillfully cooked. Quiet, unobtrusive staff.