Always good, been going there for 30 years plus. Great onion soup and buffalo tenders

Stopped by on a Thursday night for a quick date night and to use up an old gift card. I didn't realize until walking through the door that they hold trivia night on Thursdays. The dining room was completely packed. While I understand trivia nights bring in a crowd, the service fell completely flat. It took a full 25 minutes after being seated just for a server to come over and take our initial drink and food order. At that point it was nearly 7:50 PM. I debated waiting an extra 10 minutes or so to have the happy hour appetizers available, but nothing on that menu appealed to me either. Then 10 minutes later after I returned from the bathroom, the server told me they are out of Colossal Lobster rolls, which was the main reason I wanted to come! I wish someone had taken note of that before breaking the bad news to me once I returned from the bathroom.. I still ordered one of the summer appetizers of the Calypso Coconut Shrimp, then for my main I got the daily $15 special of the chopped sirloin steak in the red wine sauce. When the food finally arrived, it was equally disappointing. The Calypso Shrimp was breaded in coconut, however it looked and tasted visibly overcooked. There wasn't enough of the sauce for me to satisfactorily compensate for the lack of taste on its own. Honestly, this is one of the few places where dining in person tasted worse than ordering through door dash... Also apparently we are one of the few fans of the sea food stuffies appetizer that has been discontinued from the menu again. Between the long operational delays and subpar kitchen output, the in-person experience just wasn't worth the hassle. If you're coming for trivia, plan for service delays--otherwise, you're better off ordering delivery or finding another local spot for a quiet dinner. Maybe skip the chain restaurants altogether. I'm just relieved my gift card balance still worked so I am done with 99. read more

99 Restaurants - $15 chopped sirloin, because they ran out of Hot Buttered Colossal Lobster Roll - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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For how often I come here, I'm surprised I never left a review. I usually come for lunch. Usually get a cheeseburger. I will say that at lunch service can be a little slow since they usually only have 1 or 2 servers. But that's OK. I'm typically not in a rush. Today I decided to try the lobster roll Off the summer menu. They have both a hot and a cold lobster roll. The cold is $29, the hot is $32. I got the cold. I've been eating a lot of lobster rolls lately, and $29-32 is a bit on the higher side. So I was a bit disappointed by the amount of lettuce stuffed in the roll. Who wants lettuce in a lobster roll? They now use the Toast app to pay the bills. When I scanned the QR code to pay via my phone, good thing I checked the actual check - on the Toast app they were charging me for a cup of coffee. That I did not order. Sleazy. read more

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At 8:00 this morning I thought about the email I received a few weeks back for the $6.99 burger special on Mondays, and I love a good burger any day of the week but THAT is is a great deal. Stopped in at noon, there might have been a couple of people seated in booths but I took a seat at the bar. It was me and 12 guys all around, many seemed liked regulars and Joey the bartender was quick to take my order and bring me a nice Angry Orchard. My burger was ready in no time, Samantha (I think she is Waltham's GM?) brought it over to me and it was perfect: medium well, still nice and juicy and the cheese was melting nicely. This was the best lunch I have had in a LONG time (I am usually home by myself and eating oatmeal or a boring bowl of soup), and I am definitely going to stop in again (and sit at the bar, I overheard some funny conversations). Thank Joey for the great service!! read more

99 Restaurants - Monday Burger Special: $6.99, perfect lunch! - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

My fiancé and I moved to the area over a year ago and are just now getting a chance to try 99! Not sure why we waited so long?! We had incredible service from Jessica, and the rest of the staff was very pleasant, from the host stand to their management team. We could not get over the bang for our buck here - the serving sizes were plentiful and the quality matched it. We had cocktails, an appetizer, a salad and an entree...no notes! The amuse bouche in the form of popcorn was also a nice touch. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Decent food as always.. order the wings 4.99 game day special Wings excellent Ordered steak tips, smashed potatoes, corn Steak tips were decent... not great as appeared already cooked and reheated to serve? Taste was needing a1 sauce. Beers always cold , large glass . Service was excellent by bar tender ... everything as expected decent but not high end steak and prices are not either... so Always good menu options, specials , haddock or fish always solid there ... nice localizing out No complaints by me ... read more

99 Restaurants - Steak tips, mashed, corn ... wings excellent but no pic I guess and eaten - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I have to write on behalf of my disabled friends who go to this restaurant regularly. When they go out, they too often get annoyed and/or dismissive service, but EVERY time they go to the 99 restaurant in Waltham ... they get friendly, EXCEPTIONAL service. The food is consistently great (even when it's busy and a little slower than usual), but the amazing part is how welcoming, supportive, and kind the servers are that work there. It clearly trickles down from the manager who role-models what it truly means to be a family restaurant. It makes me want to patronize this 99 whenever I'm in Waltham. And you should consider doing so too! read more

I had a friend who initially planned to take me to this restaurant but we decided on a different one so I decided to try it on my own. I was given a high top on the bar side by the host. The server took my drink order and came out with it plus the complimentary popcorn, that I wasn't expecting. I asked the server what the best items on the menu was and she recommended a few things. I went for the seafood chowder to start. I initially wanted the baked stuffed shrimp but I wasn't able to switch out both sides for a wedge salad, so I got the seafood chubbies and wedge salad instead. The seafood chowder was bland. It needed salt and pepper added. The chubbies and salad were good. The restaurant looked like your typical chain restaurant that serves a larger menu. read more

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I got the seafood Trio I would have never guessed that that thing was going to be so good. The scallops are perfect, the shrimp looks a little unadvertising cuz they're so small and pink but they're so good. The fish is where the problem was, it wasn't as flavorful or good as the rest of the items. I also got a baked potato which you can go wrong with. Our server was cool, she was punctual and attentive. My dad also got the seafood Trio and he loved it. My mom got the chicken parm she couldn't even finish it, my daughter got this chicken wrap she got it without cheese before they even brought it out to us they realized they put cheese on it and just remade it for her. I like that because we didn't even know, so they rectified the situation before we was even aware there was one. read more

It's not inevitable that the quality of a restaurant declines over time. Some do! And, it's always a management problem. My last time here was about several years ago and I had the prime rib special. There was nothing special about it, probably because it was a Sunday afternoon no good cuts left. My recent visit, 11/15/25, about 7:30 PM, was a great disappointment. I ordered the broiled smothered tips and a beer. My sides, mashed potatoe and brocholli were not even warm enough the melt the whipped butter. The waiter did replace them with hot sides. Its been a long time since I had some meat so bad!!! I about wore out my jaw chewing this stuff; even then I had to swallow some pieces whole after trying to tenderize them by chewing and chewing and ........ They did not tast like they had been marinated which of course tenderizes the meat some if marinated long enough. This meat was even tough to cut with the provided steak knife and the amount of meat wasn't much more than what you'd get with a good hamburger. A dollar for the veggies and $25 for the meat (!?!??). Not again for me in this lifetime!! Shortly after 8 PM, there were few people at the bar. It was strange for what used to be a busy place on Friday and Saturday evenings. I know a lot of places never came back to pre-Covid levels after the pandemic had run its course and If this is atleast partially responsible for what I saw, I don't know what you can do. I do see your food prices are a little high and Moody street seems busy. read more

I placed an order for a chicken finger dinner for my husband who was confined to bed with a severe sciatica attack. He wanted extra chicken with the order. When I arrived to pick it up it was not the chicken finger dinner but a boneless chicken finger platter which has an option for extra chicken. No ones fault. I called my husband to see if he'd be satisfied with that meal but he wanted the other chicken. I was assisted by one of the managers named Jared who was very pleasant. He said my order would be ready in a few minutes and that I could keep the other chicken dinner for free. I said I would pay for it but he said no it's free. My mother and I ended up eating that chicken and it was very good. My husband loved his meal. Thanks again Jared, you're one of the nicest restaurant managers I've come across! read more

It was the worst restaurant experience we had in a very long time. Bad food, even more terrible service!!! My Significant Other said that the burger bun was like dried rag that had been stepped on a few times, and the burger was dry, and tasteless. My haddock was bad quality, and they brought an incredibly bad Cesar Salad that was made with dried up iceberg lettuce instead of the grilled asparagus that I ordered as my side. The waitress later showed up, and took the salad away, and brought the thinnest cheapest asparagus that I had ever seen. We decided to NEVER go back to this place again. read more

Great service this is the second time here in Boston this week , this time we sat at the bar looks like they were over staffed , where I'm from it's a understaffed issue ,, the food did not disappoint!!!! However the cooks looked board , on phones and in and out kitchen a lot ,,, good amount of tvs and I think I come for the popcorn ,, good bar set up read more

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When there a few weeks ago for my daughter's 21st birthday. We each had a margarita and it was totally watered down. Bar service was inattentive. The food was below par as well. We discussed the drink problem but the manager didn't care. I guess that is their way of making money without the expense. Never frequent this establishment again. read more

Met up with a college friend after 40 years at this 99 restaurant. The server could not have been more gracious with allowing us to stay a couple hours to reminisce. There were 4 of us, 2 of us ordered same Triple seafood dish and 2 of us ordered Baked haddock. Seafood was very fresh. Had chocolate cake dessert which was so-so. Service was great even if our server hadn't sampled a lot of restaurant offerings as of our date of visit and , therefore, couldn't comment on any suggestions. Would return again, but get a different dessert. read more

The 99 was my go to place before the pandemic. They had a great lunch menu with $9.99 meals. Gone are those days ... like everywhere else costs are up so prices are up too. I got the Southwest Fajita Chicken Bowl to go. There was a lot of lettuce that could have used some kind of dressing. Eating it something seemed missing. There were pita breads in the house and I made pita pockets which were more satisfying to my taste. There was nothing wrong with the meal and I will go back to the 99 and try something else. I just miss the good old days. read more

Mike our server was phenomenal. Great personality, knowledgeable and friendly fast service.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! It's got a great local feeling to it where alot of guests seem to know each other especially at the bar. I come here all the time. I love the burgers and tenders! The chicken parm and steak tips are great too! The servers and bartenders are friendly, funny, and quick! I'll always come here. read more

Steak was chewy and shrimp had a bitter taste. The mac and cheese was the only "okay" thing. Mozz sticks were cold In the middle. The service was very odd, our waitress was very awkward and a bit aggressive. Staff members were on their phones allot. Oh and not to mention the whole restaurant near the back had an awful wet dog like smell. Wouldn't recommend at all.. read more

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I had such an amazing experience picking up a catering order here! Samatha was accommodating and helpful with my order! The food was great overall amazing experience picking up a large order! read more

We arrived on a Saturday afternoon post Corona virus. We are inside at a booth. There was just one waitress to handle half the restaurant so that shows how busy the place was........... not. I ordered the scrod dinner. I figured how can you go wrong. It was ok. Nothing to brag about but we were there more for the conversation than for the food. They had just started a new policy where they no longer had menus. Everyone was required to use their telephone to access their website to view the menu. This was the first time I have ever encountered this. From what I understand it was because of the corona virus. Fortunately we had a phone but not everyone does. We did have to wait about 15 minutes to pay our bill. Why do they let this happen right before it is time to tip. Overall I would say it was average. read more

check your pickup bag before you leave. My order was brought out to my car then I left. halfway home I discovered that my some of my items were not there. I went back to the restaurant and they were not very apologetic at all. I had to wait another 10 to 15 minutes before I got the rest of my order. Now the food in my car is cold. service is not what it used to be.So much for convenience. and I even left a tip? read more

Food is very good and the waters and waitresses are polite and Proffesional I go to the 99 in Salem and always a good experience Glenn B in Beverly read more

Yoooo!!! We're visiting some friends here (we're from Houston, TX) and have gotten delivery from the Waltham location. Packaging is great. Food is hot and tasty! We actually got food from y'all yesterday and today. Keep up the great work!! read more

Host Alexander was fantastic, they were busy and didn't have a lot of waiters but he was kind and professional! Would definitely visit again

Great service and great all star burger my favorite one. Cant miss out on the brownies ether

Ordered medium rare. Came out raw. Asked to have it cooked a bit more. Came out well done and a little burnt on the outside. Server just put down the dish and said enjoy and ran away both times. Fries were not well cooked and texture felt like it came out of the microwave. Couldn't finish the food and regret even paying let alone tipping. read more

99 Restaurants - Medium well came out raw - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

My family used to come to this 99 every now and then, but we hadn't been for a few years. We finally made it back, and honestly we were disappointed. Everyone knows that 99 isn't an upscale restaurant, but they still didn't even meet our low standards. My dad was given a dirty knife, and after sending it back, the waitress kept forgetting to bring his new one. Eventually he gave up. My classic burger was weirdly dry and honestly tasted kind of burnt, not in a good way. My mom ordered the lunch steak tips and they were so chewy that she had to spit it out after chewing - They really were that bad. The schrod was OK (but drenched in butter) and you can't go too wrong with the fried shrimp. Their boneless buffalo wings are fantastic. The potato wedges are good too, but for some reason I feel like they used to be better. Overall I would come back for JUST apps and drinks. Their entrees are subpar and the dirty knife grossed me out. I guess you get what you pay for though! read more

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Golden fever wings were overcooked and I mentioned it to my server and she dismissed it my daughter had a wrap something with chicken in it the same overcooked chicken kinda ruined my fathers day place has gone, way,downhill lately I've been going there for years and the last few times the did gotten progressively worse and with the numerous restaurants in waltham ??? read more

Father's Day seafood plate. Worst I ever had. Over cooked, food was brown, perhaps the oil is dirty. Shrimp were tiny, scollops were tasteless, about 4, and the whit fish was another 2 ounce piece. Best on the plate was the mashed potatoes. No wonder no one was eating there, the food is lousy. Very disappointing. Feel bad for the help, they were polite helpful and experienced. read more

The order was ready on time. That was the only good thing. Way over priced lobster roll because there wasn't much meat in it. Their "loaded" baked potato was just a microwaved potato with a sprinkle of cheese and a sprinkle of bacon bits. It should be called sprinkled potato because it's definitely Not loaded with anything except disappointment. All in all it was a pretty bad meal. I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 only because they were prompt. read more

Hostess was terrible! She didn't acknowledge our presence when we arrived. It was not busy (4pm on a Saturday) and we were coming from a sports tourney. We decided to sit at the high tables near the bar after confirming with the hostess the high tables were "seat yourself". After waiting 15 minutes for a waitress to take our drink order, I went to the hostess station to ask if a waitress was assigned to our table. The same hostess (Emily) was very rude. She told me I had to be patient because they were changing shifts and that we may have to wait another 10 minutes. Her attitude was terrible. Fortunately, a waitress did stop by the table as I was speaking to the hostess. The waitress was great and made the experience much better. Food was typical of a 99 and it was what we were looking for. Too bad the rude hostess started our meal off wrong... read more

Father's Day we went here because our kids absolutely love the food we have regularly gone here for family nights out. We went here and the waitress completely forgot my 1 year olds food (simple hotdog) we waited no joke 2 hours for a hot dog alone and when it arrived it was undercooked and cold to the touch. I returned the food to the manager who made us pay for the meal and gave me a coupon to rectify the situation. He was extremely rude as well. We will not be returning after 20 years of going as a kid myself sad to see this place go so down hill read more

Food was ehhh and I've been up since 2 am getting sick after eating dinner here. Never going back! 0 stars

Picked up a take-out order from this 99. Ordered quite a few dishes and was surprised at the amount of styrofoam containers they used. Entree salad, fish sandwich, burger, two order of chicken fingers in kids meals and an order of buffalo chicken - was like 6 styrofoam containers. All, these orders and they didn't offer silverware or napkins - we had to go into the restaurant and ask for them from a server - as we were staying at a neighbor hotel. Food was good - tasty, condiments on the slim side - just barely enough dressing on the salad, couple of packets of mayo for the fish sandwich (tartar sauce?), no ketchup for the burger, two partial containers of blue cheese for the boneless buffalo wing order. Fish sandwich was pretty good of the choices we had. Salad was kind of limp and not worth the price. Kids enjoyed the chicken fingers - but not many ways to screw those up. The boneless buffalo chicken was tasty, 3 pieces of celery. Would go again if in the area. read more

The 99 Restaurants have very good food for a reasonable price. The Waltham location 99 is our favorite. We ate here for years but stopped coming when covid hit but life without their lobster roll, fish and chips and french fries is miserable so we began doing take-out. Their take-out is terrific. They never forget to add the salad dressing or the utensils the way some places do. On a good night we'll get Jillian or Tamara! They always get everything right. They will even bring the food out to the car if you want. read more

We stopped ordering here since they said take out orders have to be done online. We can't get their site to accept our info. Have tried and tried. When I finally had to call they reluctantly took our order but said to order on line next time. Bye bye read more

It's the 99. You should know what you're getting yourself into. Never had a bad meal here - it's unlikely to blow you away but it never disappoints. Decent beer selection too. They usually have a few MA beers on tap - Jacks Abby, Newburyport Brewing, and Harpoon (and of course Sam Adams). Thursday is Trivia/50¢ wing night - always a good time. Bottom line: it's the 99. read more

It's a good place for a bite to eat, service is ok. Sometimes you have to wait. The food is good, and the prices are very low. The portions are worth it for their price. I would recommend the All star burger, chicken wrap and the chicken kabob salad. Very tasty. read more

Dustin is a awesome waiter and he was on top of his game and was also attentive to the needs of medical conditions. I would definitely come back I had great service read more