We came here twice because it was an amazing experience. The first time we entered (wait by…read moredoor/come early) My hubby and i knew we were coming back with our newly legal-age daughter to buy her, her first drink from us. Night one we had an old fashion & the knee deep in passenger seat--both top notch! I paid more for my old fashioned earlier at the Ritz--this one was way better! With our daughter we had almost the rest of the menu: tropic like its hot, dirty gin martini, sour smash (gin) then mahattan, espresso martini & dirty shirley float. And she sent us celebratory house daiquiri shots with a bday candle. This is our new "go to" place. Emily & her team (Becca & India) were awesome hosts & helped us celebrate & remember this moment.

My steak tartare was good and my friend enjoyed her salad but OMG the drinks. This is a place you…read morego for drinks. I'll be back!

This is our second time coming to Merai and it's still such a stellar spot. I absolutely adore…read moretheir Taro Fries and Hot Dog! They are both unique and executed well. It's very impressive how easily they can elevate bar classics. The staff are also very sweet and professional. They are always willing to provide concise explanations of the menu and their own personal recommendations that never fail to impress.

Nice dinner, pleasant ambiance, overall fine experience!…read more We came here with reservations for an earlier dinner and were seated quickly. The space is small, but quaint. Menu has a good mix of sharables, albeit pretty expensive. We got a few to share amongst the 3 of us and appreciated the variety. Portions however were quite small which had us leaving not super full. Food itself was solid - on the higher end in terms of quality, but due to the lacking size, it was a bit disappointing. Their drinks were fantastic though - I recommend trying their cocktails. Overall, we had a nice meal, but I won't go out of my way to come back.

The food is amazing! A lot of people mentioned about the crab fried rice but I don't love it as…read moremuch because of too little crab! From the 2-3 times I've been here, I had to add shrimp to this dish as well! I love the pad thai and I am not really a pad thai person! I also love the pork cheeks here! The service was great! Busy place!

Very good Thai food 'tapas' style that lets you have a lot of different bites even with a few…read morepeople. The standout was the seasonal pomelo salad with the fresh citrus making a lovely dressing over perfectly cooked shrimp and greens along with the crunch of nuts. The Pad Thai was good. The fried chicken skin seemed to be battered which made it a bit heavier. The chive cake was also deep fried and dense, making it a crunchy outer and chewy texture that may be preferred by some but was not hitting home for me. I would skip the papaya salad, it was fine but didn't have the dimension of the pomelo salad. I suspect that I could have ordered better in my item selection given the very good pomelo salad. The staff is friendly and attentive, the small restaurant is cozy and comfortable. We will be back.

Came from out of town and decided to check this place out…read more Started off with their sourdough. The butter on this thing was delicious! Highly recommend. Then we had a margharita pizza and some pasta. The pasta was tasty (got the sausage bucatini) but the pizza was FANTASTIC. It was perfectly cooked. I'm not kidding when I say it's one of the best pizzas I've had. We came on a Friday at 5ish and there were plenty of seats although we did have a reservation. Interior is beautiful. Perfect for a date night, dinner with a friend, or bringing your family. Kelcey was our server and she was fantastic (and was really good with kids!). Can't comment on parking as we walked there. HIGHLY recommend this place and hope to come back when we visit next.

Was in Boston for work and ended up at Prairie Fire in Brookline -- so glad I did…read more Sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful right away -- recommended the malloreddus and suggested a red wine to go with it. Both were spot on. The pasta had this rich tomato sauce with burrata on top, really hearty and delicious. The wine pairing made it even better. Also got the oysters which were phenomenal. Honestly the bartenders made the whole night. Friendly, knew their stuff, and made a solo work trip dinner actually fun. Really nice vibe inside and will definitely be back next time I'm in Boston.

We ordered the chicken vindaloo and lamb khorma, both of which were super flavorful and the protein…read morewas tender. The garlic naan was delicious too and perfect for soaking up the remaining curry sauce. Service was attentive and very welcoming. It was surprisingly very empty inside when we went, but the inside of the restaurant was clean and the interior decor was well-done. Overall, an underrated spot and also a solid place to get takeout from.

Went to this restaurant as in walking distance in Brookline. This is an apparently elevated Indian…read morefood restaurant. The food was interesting, the saag was blended to smoother creamy sauce with a hint of mushroom or truffle which was unexpected. The food was generally too spicy hot for mild. We are glad we didn't order spicier. naan was delicious. Salad was huge - enough for four to six people. Food tasted good. Good presentation. Staff could work on clearing plates earlier or using smaller plates. The table was absolutely cluttered unnecessarily. A few things stood out as questionable. Our waiter seemed a little spacy. Order didn't go in on time and then also forgot details. So maybe our food was spicier bc he forgot that we ordered mild. Also, I noticed water dripping from the kitchen ceiling and this kind of took away my appetite. Staff very apologetic for delays in our food order.

Got the bangers and mash and the shepherd's pie. Both were delicious but the filling on the…read moreshepherds pie was so tasty. Also definitely get the fried pickles!! The waitress had to move us to a new table due to trivia night but was very kind about it and also noticed the table was wobbly and had an immediate fix ready to go. I loved looking at the murals and the ambiance was nice. It was clearly a range of all ages there, but Trivia on wednesdays seems like it gets packed! We will have to come back for it.

Friendly traditional Irish pub between Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village. It has a large bar…read moreproviding wonderful service and great craic. The food is very good and at a good value. It has become a go-to when visiting our son who lives nearby. The ceasar salad has a balanced dressing and the steak tips are tender, cooked perfectly to order. The steak tips are exceptional. The clam chowder was very good. The buffalo chicken wings are classically cooked a medium heat served with fresh veggies. Of course, the Guinness is fresh with a good selection of beers. TVs with local sports. Great place to stop before heading into the Red Sox a T ride away.

Stopped here after the Red Soxs game and might have found our new place to get some good food and…read moresome ice cold beers & drinks for some great prices. Service was absolutely stellar and loved all the Irish decor, especially the Irish hurly & jersey! We will be back!

I came for a quick dinner before seeing a movie and thought it was average. Definitely better as a…read morebar than a destination for a meal. The chicken wings were ok. The fish and chips was better. Our server wasn't helpful at all and laughed when we asked about the wings saying - I don't know I'm not the chef. The drinks weren't great either - if I come back it will be just for a mixed drink not a cocktail

Fantastic little spot! The host/server is most certainly the highlight of my review. She was…read morecheery, hospitable, and informative during both our wait and our service. We waited about 20 mins for a table for 2 on a Thursday evening, but that felt like no issue with the level of service she provided us. She checked in with us, provided updates, and was just splendid to interact with! Once inside, I throughly enjoyed my cocktail and the snacks we ordered. No complaints!

HIDDEN GEM in Brookline. I must have walked past it several times and not noticed it until my…read morefriend introduced me to it. They do both reservations and walk-ins but it's safer to make a reservation ahead if you can. It's pretty easy to make one as well; we only booked a day ahead for a Friday night. Amazing first impressions as well. They make a tiny space work perfectly; I did not feel claustrophobic at all even with full house. They have really cute decors and the space is decorated well. They have their seasonal cocktails that you can choose your choice of liquor for and martinis (both vodka and gin). They brew their espresso fresh as well so the space smells so good every time it is brewed. I got a Peru Plunder and it was fruity and light (a dangerous one). Their apple pie old fashioned has an interesting aftertaste in a good way. The bartender and the server were attentive and friendly as well. I had a great time and will definitely be coming back. -9.1/10

Came to get some drinks and they delivered!!…read more Very taste and refreshing drinks with a very laidback vibe. Staff is very friendly and accommodating! Definitely will hit this place up again to try some more drinks!

Definitely make a reservation, this place was very lively when we got there for our 6pm saturday…read morereservation. The seating is mostly tables and there were also a few people at the bar who seemed to be waiting for tables. We got the following: peruvian sunkiss, tahini colada, bossa nova, pal viper, bocadillo sour. The peruvian sunkiss was so refreshing. The Tahini colada was non-alcoholic and my friend really enjoyed it. Didn't get to taste the other drinks but everyone at our table enjoyed them! We unfortunately were only there for drinks but I would love to try their food next time because all the dishes looked and smelled so good.

Great experience always! Super fresh food and service. Very friendly if you've never been to hot…read morepot.

This might be my new go to spot for AYCE hotpot during lunch hours…read more My two reasons are, their mala broth is amazing and is actually spicy. Second reason is, the quality of their meat selection is excellent. Literally tastes so fresh and clean. I love that it's thinly sliced, too. Maybe I have a third reason too lol their dumplings, their dumplings (chives or cabbage), are so tasty. It comes out steaming hot in a whole order. Please try! We came here Monday for lunch. The waitress that was there and served us, she is amazing. Super friendly and helpful. We opted for the VIP selection because why not. For $40 a person, it's still not bad for the quality of food you get. I highly recommend it. Just check out my shortrib picture, you'll drool! The only reason I gave this review 4 out of 5 is because, there were not much seafood selection.