Yet another voucher - this one for 1 appetizer and 2 entrees - led us back to Amrheins for a dinner in December. I've read of complaints by voucher users who felt that service was lacking or that they were otherwise treated differently from a business' full paying guests, but I had never felt that way... till this most recent visit to Amrhein's that is. I had come with a plan. A plan formulated by careful perusal of their online dinner menu just days prior our visit. We would first start with their Sacchetti appetizer which had so satisfied us last time, then split the PUMPKIN RISOTTO Twice baked sugar pumpkin filled with a chicken risotto with cashews, dried cranberries, caramelized onions and baby spinach and topped with cheddar cheese $23 with its impressive presentation and the THE JIMMY HAYES* 26oz OMAHA certified Cowboy steak bleu cheese crumbles Amrheins house steak sauce with duck fat fingerling potatoes and vegetable of the day $29, because it was a slab of cow on a plate. Turns out when fall exited, so did the pear tortellini and the pumpkin entree. No one thought to update the online menu however! It still reads the same even now in January, tempting me with those autumn flavors. We did get the steak though, but it was way too strong on the blue cheese, and not a tender cut of meat. Our other entree was the BRAISED BERKSHIRE PORK SHORT RIB 14 oz braised Berkshire pork short ribs, garlic whipped potato, roasted butternut squash, apple cider reduction $23. Pork rather dry, but so moist and tender between the bone and a nice layer of fat. The sides I attempted to change up a bit, but was met with limitations that I had not faced in previous visits. I really wanted their creamy risotto with cashews, dried cranberries, caramelized onions and baby spinach, but not enough to swap two sides for it. I was told that this was the option since we were redeeming a voucher deal. So, instead, I sadly went with the alternate: butternut squash, spinach, brussel sprouts, and sweet potato fries. While the entrée course was a bit disappointing, the starter we selected was a surprise winner. Highlighted at the top of the menu was a ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD, baby kale, roasted beets, shaved fennel, roasted apples, Bonne Bouche local Vermont goat cheese, candied, pecans, and orange fig vinaigrette, $14. It was a yummy and well portioned starter salad for two with an entire disk of cheese tucked beneath the greenery. Fortunately, dessert was a step back up in the right direction from the rather sad entrees. The NEW YORK CHEESECAKE Classic New York Cheesecake served with caramelized apples and caramel sauce $9 arrived as a nice slab of creamy cheesecake with a good amount of sliced fruit. Note: Online reservations are now available for parties of 6 or larger only. The bathroom was freezing! read more

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Solidly mediocre place - completely unoffensive and unmemorable. The bar is a nice place to relax and their drinks are fairly cheap (beers on tap for $6). Service can be slow when there are people - I think they're used to business being slow so when they get a little crowded during dinner time the bartender seems to become overwhelmed. Food is fine. I think it is a bit on the overpriced side but portions are rather large. Mostly heavy American selections, your usual steak and lobster type of stuff. The interior is very large (two large dining areas and also a patio) but they often will close more than half the restaurant so there will be a wait even though only a third of the dining room is being seated. Interior is nice and Amrheins has always been very clean. Service is very friendly but sometimes slow. Be on the lookout for Groupons and you can nab a good deal on the food. read more

Great spot in an old building felt authentic Boston. Service mediocre but pleasant. Even with no substitutions, I got what I wanted: egg whites with spinach and excellent home fries, plus the creme brulee french toast. Unfortunately...eggs and french toast were cold, and coffee spilled all over our uneven table and no napkins for a long time. The bubbles bucket was a fun touch and it is good for groups. I'd give them another chance when in town but with a smaller group. read more

Went here with colleagues for lunch on a Thursday. They all had the Cobb Salad and enjoyed it. I had the Veggie Burger that tasted overall good. My only issue was that I could not eat a 4th of it since it was overcooked (hard as a rock). The waitress comped the sodas ordered to make up for it. I will try their Veggie Burger again as it seems the cook was just having a bad day. read more

Ok food but the service was a little slow. The clam chowder was very disappointing, I was expecting much better from Boston. But the clam flavor was lost and the soup was not as creamy and thick as I usually associate with clam chowder. The shrimp scampi was decent, I think they need to load up more flavor in the sauce (gimme that butter and load up that garlic). I have been spoiled with previously much creamer shrimp scampi sauce. I stole fries from my friend's dish and that was done well - nice and crispy. There seems to be other decent reviews for this place, so maybe I didn't order the right thing, but if they can speed up the service (it was not that busy that night) I might be inclined to give this place another try... read more

Amrheins - Shrimp scampi ~follow @happyy_tummy on instagram for more nomz - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Welcome to the oldest bar in Southie, and one of the oldest in Boston! (Founded in 1890) I met a date here because I was driving from Kingston and I was worried about finding parking. Amrheins has its own parking lot! Score. The parking lot, btw, might be from 1890, so look out for potholes. My date was running late so I went in an ordered a drink. The waitress was "johhny-on-the-spot" with drinks all night. I swear that she delivered my Gin and tonic about a minute after I ordered it. She did this repeatedly. It was impressive. Unfortunately, I did not get her name. But she worked in bar area. For an appetizer, my date and I ordered the special pear appetizer with Feta cheese and prosciutto. It was OK, not great. It was only half a pear, so it was a little disappointing to split. After a few drinks and a nice conversation my date ended, but then a friend met up with me. What a night! For dinner, I ordered a Salmon burger. It was very tasty, though the fries that came with were a little cold. Kind of a bummer. My friend had the Boston creme pie because he already ate dinner. He loved his "pie or cake - whatever it is" LOL. He's not from around here. Fair enough. Overall, very good experience even though the food was not fantastic. But the service was great, nice atmosphere, and a convenient parking lot to boot. I would come back! read more

Sat us down and took 15 min to give us menus that we had to ask for lol. Server was borderline rude, didn't ask what we wanted to drink. 10 more min later asks what we want to order at this point we were like yeah let's get the fuck outta here. You want "not a care in the world customer service" for mediocre food from what it looked like. This is your spot. read more

This place is the worst restaurant I've ever been to. The waitress insulted my friends and I. The food was horrible and the meat was undercooked. I will never come here again and you shouldn't either. read more

They had a sign up saying they didnt have staff due to no one wanting to work from govt handouts, but between his businesses the owner took 440k in PPp loans, so apparently he only cares about "handouts" if they are directly made to him. Pay your freaking staff. read more

Good solid American brunch faire. Kids and two vegetarians had a breakfast that sticks!

Yearly my wife has come here for a birthday dinner with father for close to 10yrs. They come for the pumpkin risotto. I have only been here the past 4yrs and have yet to have a bad meal. Today we had the cilantro sriracha wings, 2 pumpkin risottos, cowboy burger and turkey risotto. To top it off we got 2 brownie sundaes. Our waitress Jamie was so down to earth every time she came around. One word for today, delicious. read more

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Old world service, a decent brunch menu, and hearty portioned Southie-style dinners. The bar can be LOUD. If you have an event this is an excellent place to plan it as they have a nice back room. The bar staff is nice and low-key, pretty good place after all these years, read more

Went on a sat afternoon for lunch. Extremely limited menu. Food was awful. Appetizer served. Had to ask for silverware. Then server didn't bring us any plates. Payed 1/2 cash and half card. Not only did they charge my half but put a bank hold on card until Monday for entire amt of bill! Was never told about this. read more

Amrheins great little irish pub on broadway street we came here after the St.Patricks  parade, they welcomed us in right away, we ordered beer, the chawder, and it was amazing! The chicken strips were great too, their menu was limited to cocktail drinks which was fine because of the parade, but amazing service, everyone was so nice even the locals dining there were awesome!!!  OH bathroom was clean, big plus there!!! read more

I've been here a couple times and the food is always pretty the same. I hear the brunch is amazing on Sunday's so I will for sure have to come to that one day, but I've been for both lunch and dinner and haven't been disappointed yet! The warm rolls at the beginning served with melted butter really sets a nice mood for the start of the meal. Beware-the buffalo chicken dip (appetizer) is huge and should definitely be split among a group. It is served in a huge bowl, piled high with tortilla chips. The chicken caesar wrap is probably the only thing I've had here that I didn't enjoy. The burgers are delicious. Juicy, huge, large portion of fries. Pro tip- ask for extra chipotle mayo to dip everything in, you won't be disappointed. read more

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So yesterday was the only time I've ever been here and a group of 5 of us got breakfast. Overall the food was good and it came out very quickly and the space itself is very nice. The only issue was that it seemed severely understaffed with only three people working the floor during prime brunch hours. Took a long time for us to get seated and it seemed like our waitress consistently forgot about our table but she was really friendly and pleasant. We didn't get our silverware until after our food came out. Overall, good food but the staff was disorganized - could see myself going back but probably not. read more

My friends and I went today for brunch. Overall the meal was just average. The food was okay, nothing too bad but nothing I would go back for. The waitress was also okay, however all the staff were sitting at the bar eating donuts (from somewhere else) and watching YouTube videos. The fact they weren't eating food from the restaurant should have been a red flag. Also it was almost completely empty. Service wasn't great and the food was the same. I wish it was better because I had heard good things about place previously. read more

If you want to be welcomed back home - this is the place! From Donna welcoming us with open arms to our waitress Stella (thank you so much!!)...it was awesome!! Come eat and fellowship and watch a great Pats game with the neighborhood. What a wonderful place! Forget Cheers - this is a place everyone knows your name. read more

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I went to this place recently for the first time because of its convenient location. That is honestly the best thing about it. The food was cold, the service was poor, and there are just so many better places to eat. This isn't one of those "scorched earth" 1 star reviews, just a "man this place will never be good" 1 star reviews. read more

The restaurant looked really nice when we walked in. It was as though we were walked back in time. The decor had a 1900s feel, which was pretty cool. I ordered the chicken pot pie for dinner. The food presentation was great, I never saw a pot pie like this before. The chicken, broth and veggies were at the bottom of the plate. On top was the pie crust with a scoop of mashed potatoes. This dish was amazing until I bit into a chicken bone. After finding that unfortunate surprise, I could not continue eating the rest. I was so grossed out and did not want to find any other surprises in my food, lol! At least I ate most of the pie and wouldn't leave the restaurant hungry hahaha. The service was also subpar. We asked to be seated in a separate section the back, away from the bar (which was quite loud). The hostess said there was no room for us to be seated, but the section was pretty much empty. When I pointed this out to her, she said we could sit back there. Our waitress was a hot mess, she screwed up my friends order and took forever to serve us. I would not recommend going to this restaurant! read more

Amrheins - The pot pie presentation was great, never saw a pot pie like this before! - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My friend and I finally used our Groupon, which was valued at $70 worth of food. We arrived right during the dinner rush so the place was pretty packed, even so the hostess was able to seat us promptly. Between the both of us, we ordered the habanero chicken wings, basket of fries, 1 shrimp cocktail, lobster ravioli, and steak tips. Chicken wings: the habanero sauce was pretty spicy which I loved. Unfortunately the wings were pretty bland so I had to shake a decent amount of salt on them to get some taste. Fries: hand cut fries so I liked aspect. Came with a raspberry (maybe cranberry?) aioli dipping sauce thing...wasn't a fan. shrimp cocktail: literally only got 1 shrimp as they charge per shrimp and I really just wanted a taste. It was very fresh and plump, even better with their housemade cocktail sauce. lobster ravioli: my main dish was chock full of lobster chunks and various types of mushrooms, which I loved. It is a heavy cream-based sauce, so prepare yourself for the -itis afterwards. Unfortunately, it only comes with 3 raviolis, all of which were reheated since the centers were cold. That's fine, I know how a kitchen works - they premake the ravioli, likely freeze, and reheat with the sauce when the order comes in. My order happened to be one that wasn't thoroughly heated through. At this point I was pretty full from the apps so I wasn't going to complain as I would be reheating it anyway. Steak tips: my friend's main dish. he said they were pretty tasty and cooked exactly as he wanted. Also came with garlic mashed potatoes and a medley of vegetables which included green beans, broccoli, and squash. Overall the experience was positive. Our server was very attentive with refilling the waters and didn't give us any trouble for using the Groupon (if you do use one, please remember to tip on the full value of the meal! Don't skimp on the value of the service, unless they don't deserve it). Would we be back without one? Meh. I would definitely like to come back to try out the bar side and have some drinks. read more

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Classic American brunch. It is rare to find a place in that area with huge parking lot. Chicken is a little bit dry. Food is so so , not very amazing. read more

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Amrheins s is a classic staple of South Boston but they remain consistent with the best food and drinks around. Loved our server, who was very attentive, and funny. Great salad with grilled salmon and delicious expresso martini. My husband ordered the steak tip dinner and raved about the perfect "medium" steak tips and mashed potatoes. Loved our comfort food dinner read more

Wow ! Hidden gem Just walked in 12:30 am Not too crazy, but busy enough Great vibe Not too crazy Bartender was super friendly Just found out ...They have a 2am license!!! Best late night spot without crossing a bridge read more

Being seated within 5 mins upon our arrival and having such a big menu were the only positives I experienced here. This place however was a huge disappointment. Very poor service, better management needed. So, after our drinks and calamari arrived, our waitress informed us the kitchen was a little slow due to Groupons. After we finished our bland calamari and overwhelming minty cocktails, the waitress came back and once again informed us of the slow kitchen due to Groupons. She also stated our dinner would be out soon. That was an understatement. (What is the definition of soon in your book?) We waited a painful 45 mins. We were pretty annoyed that she did not come by to give us any updates throughout. She walked by us several times avoiding eye contact. We were more angry that she was not upfront with us and said it might be over an hour wait or so. Honestly, we would've been more at ease if she mention that from the beginning. We were minutes to walking out until our meals came to our table. We decided to pack it to go. When our waitress came to give us our check she apologized immensely and blamed the whole situation on Groupon. Seriously? If your establishment could not handle the Groupons then why put it on the site anyways? I still did not fully understand the whole kitchen being slow situation. FYI it was not packed at all. There were other diners who walked out for the long wait as well. Good thing we spared them the embarrassing scene those others caused! If they were so overwhelmed by Groupons I can't even imagine what it's like on a regular packed night. I'm most upset that I felt the whole time they purposely trapped us in there just to make some money. Even at your local IHOP, they'll inform me it'll be an hour wait. On a side note: After I got home. I noticed my steak was burnt. They tried to hide it by putting the burnt side face down. It tasted pretty awful. read more

Amrheins - 12 ounce Sirloin to go. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I'm sitting there, wrapped in a blanket on the couch. It's raining, it's cold and I feel sick. Boyfriend comes in and prods me to get ready, we have to go to dinner with his friends. I cough weakly and contemplate telling him to go on without me while subtly hinting that he should pick me up something to eat while he's out. But I heroically fold myself into an upright position and resolve to go even if it kills me, which I see as a distinct possibility. I find myself sitting at a table in Amriheins, thankfully far away from the propped open door letting in cold damp drafts from outside. I look at the menu and instantly feel a little better. Shepherd's Pie, Chicken Pot Pie, Pot Roast with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables?! What is this, Grandma's house? Soft, easy to chew bland-ish but comforting foods... just what the doctor ordered. I got the pot roast and it was everything I hoped it would be. The meat pulled apart with ease, the mashed potatoes were soft and creamy and almost as good as sitting on the couch, and the roasted veggies were tender and plentiful. Huge portions, but that didn't stop me from mowing down the whole plate except for a few lost pieces of meat and veggies. It was damn good. Here's where things go wrong. My friend ordered the poutine, which I had severe misgivings about just from its description on the menu: horseradish and vermont cheddar?? What kind of place is this?! It arrived, and even though I knew it was from hell, I dutifully loaded my fork. Upon first chew I knew I was right. Tangy and sour from the combo of vermont cheddar blobs (which I love, don't get me wrong, just not on poutine) and runny horseradish sauce, the flavor of the gravy was completely drowned out, and the texture lacked the trademark chewiness of cheese curds, making it a soupy sour concoction that bore only the slightest resemblance to poutine. No gusta. Prices are on the high side at about $20 for most dinner entrees, but as I said the portions are generous so you could probably make two meals out of it. (I think I'll know when I'm truly a grownup because I'll stop writing things like "you could totally get three meals out of it if you ration properly.") read more

Amrheins - Pot roast - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I can't believe this restaurant has their own parking lot on prime Southie real estate. Guess they can since they've been around from 1890. The restaurant was already getting packed at 6pm on Friday night. We were immediately greeted by two friendly hostesses. Our server, Danielle, stopped by fairly quickly, went over the specials and took our drink orders. Can't really say the menu is super exciting - typical traditional American. We ordered the following: Fried calamari - served with sweet chili sauce. liked the cherry peppers for the extra kick Stuffed lobster - saw a woman eat the stuff lobster when we checked in. The stuffing was more breadcrumbs (than crabmeat and scallops). Good size lobster. Delmonico ribeye - 16 oz steak, nicely seasoned and cooked close to medium temperature Definitely cleaned our plates with no room for dessert. Maybe next time. Also, awesome red sangria. read more

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I have to admit that I tend to come here when I see a Groupon deal because of it's location in Southie & the proximity of quality options that are quite closer to my home & workplace. This time around we took a nice bus ride on the number 9 from Copley Square to directly across the street from the front door & got there quite early for our reservation but the friendly pair of hostesses were very accomidating so we only waited a few minutes. Even though this place is very old, established in 1890, I am always surprised on the mix of traditional & contemporary dishes that they offer. The plating here is simple & has little fuss. The focus comes in the food. Our waitress was extemely nice & it did not feel fake. So I ordered a nice beer, 21st Amendment's Hell or High Watermelon, to accompany a small plate of sriracha bbq chicken wings to start & the baked stuff lobster special as my entrée. Everything came out fast & fresh. The sticky wings had a perfect mix of sweet & spice but luckly they included some wet naps to clean up. My girlfriend went with the buffalo dip & poutine. The spicy dip came with a generous amount of tortilla chips & was quite tasty. To illustrate how service focused our server was when the poutine came out my girlfriend did not realize that the horseradish sauce would be placed directly on top but they took it back with absolutely no argument it was replaced. Another example happened when my lobster was placed in front of me & for whatever reason I assumed it was my order so I cracked a claw off & began my meal but my girlfriend pointed out that the lobster did not looked stuffed. She was right, but when I brought this up to the server she apologized & had the right lobster in hand. As I tried to hand her back the 1st one she told me to keep it. I was absolutely shocked & kind of felt bad but she reassured me that it wasn't my fault plus mentioned who wouldn't want two lobsters. We rounded off the meal with a wonderful stacked strawberry shortcake that was a meal in itself for dessert. It was covered with whipped cream drizzled with strawberry styrup on top of strawberry ice cream with a nestled layer of soft sponge cake. We like coming here & my girlfriend even mentioned how this would be our "spot" if we lived closer. I would have to agree. With friendly staff, good food, large bar & oodles of history, what else could you ask for? read more

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I brought a Groupon for this place. Paid $25 for $50 worth of food. Drinks not included. 50% off is totally worth it, right? No. On the coupon, it stated that you have to mention that we have a Groupon before ordering. So we did(was this a mistake?). My boyfriend and I were seated right next to the kitchen where we heard all the staff talking and cooks cooking. It was very loud and unpleasant. Our waitress, Barbara came up to us, nice and pleasant got our drink orders- a bottled beer and a glass of Riesling and moved us to a booth. That was really nice of her. When Barbara came back with my room temperature WHITE wine and cold beer, we just place our order. For appetizer, we ordered Sriracha Chicken Wings ($8). For dinner, we both ordered the Prime Rib medium($27 each). About 15 minutes later, our Wings came. It was absolutely delicious. Perfect for both of our tasting. We finished the wings, it took us about 10-15 minutes. Another staff member, he came up to us and said something in similar "Hey guys, we are sorry but we ran out of Prime Ribs. Here is a menu." As he walked away to the kitchen I observed him speaking to Barbara. She turned around and we made the strangest eye contact. My boyfriend and I were very disappointed. Why did it take them more than 30 minutes to tell us and on top of that the Prime Ribs stated that it's "slow roasted."Doesn't that mean they should of known in advance? Barbara came back to us about 8 minutes later and asked us what we wanted to order. My boyfriend ordered the Steak Tip ($20) and I ordered the Delmonico Steak ($27)- both medium. We then asked her immediately why she didn't tell us until 30-40 mintues later and she did not have an answer for us. All she was able to say was "Sorry." The food came. I tried some Steak Tip is was way over cooked, but still well marinated -only because it been marinated. Mashed potatoes were very bland and cool temperature. Was not worth $20. The Delmonico Steak was well done as well. The worst! I ate about 1/2 of it because I was so hungry. It came with potatoes au gratin and vegetables. The side order tasted much better than the main part. How can that work? At the end, when the check came, she took out the drink orders to make up the problem. My boyfriend still tip 20% because he is just a kind hearted person. Overall, we will not be coming back. The fact that Barbara did not apologize until we called her out and that someone else came to our table to tell us. Are you serious!? Done. read more

Amrheins - Delmonico Steak-over cooked. Not worth $27. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We came here on a Wednesday night and it was super crowded! I can't even believe in my eyes. The wait was 45 minutes! When I called them in the morning, they said they don't take reservation for party under 6 so that is a minus one star right there for me. We had planned to do something else too and the guy on the phone told me there would be no wait that night... So I was a bit surprised with this wait. But well, that means it must be really good right? I had a groupon to use. We ordered the steak tip flatbread, prime rib and the lobster pie. The flatbread has jalapeño on it which tasted a little weird to me, but the steak tip was good! The prime rib was a little burnt on the outside and tasted okay. The lobster pie was pretty good, with a lot of lobster meat, but I thought it was dry. I feel a lot of the food can use some more sauce. The service was also a little delayed since they have a lot of people. read more

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This was a super cool place. I'm not sure where we were in Boston, but it seemed so old school - right out of a movie. It has that ambience of times past with thick leather couches and dark lighting. This was exactly what I was looking for when I did a search for "iconic Boston restaurants," so I was happily surprised to see it live up to the definition. We all had great meals and the service was friendly. Highly recommended! read more

My sister, her friend, and I walked in without a reservation earlier today at around 5:45pm today. She had picked out the restaurant for her birthday dinner before we found out about the Groupon deal, which we eventually snagged before going. We were seated right away, which is a plus. A few servers came by at various times to bring bread and some of the items we ordered, but our main server was Ainsley. Ainsley was very friendly and checked on our table multiple times. She gets two thumbs up from me! All of the waitstaff who serviced our table were very friendly, too. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. There weren't a lot a people at first, but the tables started filling up within an hour of our arrival. Still, the noise level was a bit much when we first arrived. I could barely hear my sister's friend at normal speaking voice, and he was sitting right next to me. We had ordered buffalo tenders as an appetizer for the table; my sister got the steak tips; her friend got the sirloin; and I got the Yankee pot roast. The buffalo tenders were good. They were nicely sauced and were pretty juicy. However, I wasn't very impressed with my dish. It was a little too salty and in general, there was nothing special about it. Half way through, it became a chore to finish because there was so much of it. This was a bit of a let down because I was really hungry and this didn't quite hit the spot. In addition to our food, we also ordered a pitcher of Red Sangria. Sadly, the sangria was very disappointing. I understand that sangria normally doesn't have a very high alcohol content, but it really tasted like we were drinking fruit punch. Normally, this would irk me only a little bit, but the pitcher was $35. The pitcher was also quite small for that price point. Overall, my experience was kind of mediocre. The staff and atmosphere are great, but I'm hesitant to come here again because of the price range and quality of the food/drinks. I may give this place another chance at some point but probably not any time soon. read more

Amrheins - Yankee pot roast - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

When you first walk in you can see the history. They've tried to preserve the 1890's feel. The restaurant has a lot of personality. The wait staff was very nice. I had the steak tips. I lit was good overall but very forgettable. The green beans was an interesting pairing with the steak I never had before. I personally didn't enjoy it. The roasted red peppers were good. The mashed potatoes were okay. The steak tips themselves had a nice marinade. It was okay overall. I will come back to explore more of the menu. I assume there will be a different selection for dinner. Also it has a lot of history so I'm curious to find the slam dunk dish. read more

If you are thirsty or hungry, don't waste a minute at Amrheins. My husband and I are in Boston for the weekend and after a four hour drive passed this "pub/restaurant" on our way in. Intrigued with its history, we stopped in for lunch. Despite a near empty bar and a handful of customers, we waited almost 20 minutes for menus from a waitress, who seemed unsure of what she is was even doing there. We sat in the bar area and the bartender refused to acknowledge us - wouldn't even look in our direction. Similar to their reviews, there seemed to be a handful of regulars at bar, who already had drinks. Yet, the bartender was more interested in chatting it up with them rather than serve new, unfamiliar customers. We ended up just leaving and walking a few feet up the road to enjoy lunch at another establishment. Again, don't bother with this place if you actually want to eat or drink. They apparently don't want customers. read more

Purchased a Groupon for this restaurant.Glad I did. The place is located in Southie with plenty off street parking which if you know this area is difficult to find and a plus for the restaurant. The woodwork and decor is quite relaxing and beautiful. Our waitress was attentive and not overbearing and knowledgeable of the food entrees. The good: Appetizer we had mussels just enough for two and delicious. We ordered lobster pie and steak tip entrees. My lobster pie was full of lobster and crab meat stuffing was very good. Steak tips and vegetable melody is perfect. The bad: The menu a little pricey for the average patrons having the Groupon made it afordable. I found this place extremely cozy convenient and a good eat. read more

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Always a good experience at Amrheins. Been coming here ever since I was a kid, but I hadn't thought to write a review until we stopped in for lunch yesterday. First of all, this is one of the only restaurants in Southie that has a parking lot---a pretty spacious one at that, and it's free and there's no BS valet that you need to endure the hassle of. Marcia, the hostess, is one of the friendliest people you'll meet, and she always gets you seated in short-order, and makes sure everything is to your liking. The table service is always terrific, efficient and pleasant. The decor and spacious dining rooms are comfortable. The menu has something for everyone; plenty of choices. We had ordered the Chicken Marsala, Parmesan Crusted Haddock, Boneless Buffalo Tenders, and Buffalo Chicken Dip. Everything was great, and we got Cannoli's for dessert. All in all, another terrific dining experience. read more

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Best brunch in Boston! Great beer selection, and seafood is always fresh and delicious. Definitely come in October for their famous chicken risotto stuffed pumpkin! read more

While most of South Boston continues down the path of gentrification and copes with all that comes (sushi, artisan meatballs, and a French restaurant...in "Southie?") and goes away (Crossroads Pub, most recently) with that, Amrhein's, a South Boston tradition since 1890, remains in play. And, that's a good thing. I live close by in Dorchester (where the same gentrification is also changing the restaurant landscape) and I work out of South Boston, and it is ALWAYS a pleasure to visit a Boston staple where, like that other, albeit fictional bar..."everyone knows your name." That friendly neighborly ambiance speaks volumes about the indigenous staff, many of whom now live in "Southie" or hail from close by (Quincy, Dorchester, etc.). The familiarity and sense of being close to "home" lends to a very relaxed but vibrant vibe and sometimes creates an amazing volume of bar and restaurant chatter, especially when things are busy, which they usually are moving toward the dinner hour. In my opinion, most people like Amrhein's for its laid-back and casual atmosphere, and they come back and relative to that "familial" feel you will, indeed, find entire families--all three generations--gathering in Amrhein's for fun, food, and festivities. Between myself and my friends, we've had just about everything on the menu. (One fella is addicted to their cheesy, aromatic French Onion Soup, another to his specialized order of grilled salmon over Caesar salad). I love their Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese salad, risotto, and Mac-n-Cheese "Premium Sides." Some of the portions (meat loaf entree and chicken pot pie, come to mind) are humongous. Their pizzas are creative and tasty (yet another friend special orders a potato-and-bacon pie). Their daily specials keep things interesting. Prices, mid-range. Food service, usually spot on (EVERY restaurant will have a day or night when things get batty due to sick calls, special events, large groups arriving simultaneously, etc.). We usually post up at the bar where the service is superb. Bartenders: Kaitlin, Victoria, Christine, Rory, and Jodi...superstars! On it, like hornets. Attentive, hilarious, and amiable. Believe me, as an ex-bartender, I know how hard it is to keep your bar guests sated and satisfied while also keeping up with the--seemingly endless--drink orders arriving via the sit-down patrons. Ammie's bartenders work with the wait staff...flawlessly. Managers Mike and Donna, and the entire Amrhein's staff: the New England Patriots personified in a restaurant staff. Champs! And, they do it with a smile, sincerity, and a neighborly touch. Amrhein's has the usual variety of craft beers, either on draft (where some selections change by season) or by the can or bottle. Judging by the cluster of wine bottles situated near the service station, I'm not going out on a limb saying that they have a decent wine selection too (they do have a "wine list"). Amrhein's had some renovations in 2005 and it is the proud home of the oldest hand carved bar in America and still has the first Draft Beer pump in Boston on display. I think of Amrhein's the same way I think of the Old State House near downtown Boston: a stately, old-timey place that stands proud and tall amidst more contemporary attractions. Always welcoming, always reliable. Like that elegant building downtown, Amrhein's will remain a (South) Boston tradition, forever. read more

We stopped here for dinner one Saturday night, when most other places were full. The bar was packed, but there were plenty of open tables. The food was pretty standard bar/pub food - we both ordered off the specials menu, and while I wasn't super impressed, it was good. We had the nicest server, who brought us extra bread (so good) and checked on us often with a friendly smile. The atmosphere was nice - it was dimly lit and not too loud, despite the crowd at the bar, and there were plenty of TVs all around. Overall, I'd return if I wanted something low-key. read more

We spent four days in Boston, three at a hotel near Amrheins, and at there twice for breakfast and twice for dinner. Delicious food, cooked as ordered; good prices (less than typical in Calif.); excellent, friendly service; and a nice casual atmosphere. read more