Truly a gem of a spot, best BBQ I've ever had and wonderful service. My friend and I both ordered…read moretrio platters for takeout and the meat and sides were top notch. My friend received wonderful customer service when he called ahead to ask about allergens, very friendly and helpful staff. Plus, it was my birthday and they gave me a peach cobbler! Will definetly be ordering again.

The institute's extravagant afternoon tea came from this long-established American barbecue…read morerestaurant, opened in 1995. Burnt Ends: Best of the day. The beef brisket was tender, flavorful, and juicy, not dry at all. The tomato-based barbecue sauce was sweet and refreshing, with a rich but not overpowering smoky flavor. It's said to have been smoked for 14 hours before being slowly stewed--I admire the restaurant's dedication. Pulled Chicken: Average. While the chicken thigh wasn't dry, it wasn't particularly tender, and there wasn't much juice. The North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce was also bland. Coleslaw: A good way to cut through the richness, but nothing special. Cornbread: Soft and slightly coarse, with a natural sweetness from the grains. Delicious with sour cream. Chocolate Chip Brownie: Surprisingly, a BBQ restaurant's homemade dessert was also excellent. Soft in texture, with a bitter and fragrant flavor.

If you're looking for wings or tendies, Wings Over Somerville will deliver (literally and…read morefiguratively) but in our humble opinion, it's not quite the best in town. We placed an UberEats order: a 6-piece tenders meal with fries, and while the packaging was neat and everything arrived intact, the food was just... okay. We totally get the soggy fries situation (delivery life), so we're not knocking them too hard for that. What did get me excited was the variety of flavor options, for both tenders and fries. I'm a girl who loves having choices! I tried something new: dry rub Cajun Voodoo and Garlic Hot Buffalo for the tenders. My boyfriend went with his usual double buffalo obsession: Garlic Hot and Hot Lemon Pepper. For fries, I went garlic parm, and he picked Cajun. (We're a no ranch/no blue cheese household, in case that sways your judgment.) But honestly? The flavors didn't really land. Even with all those choices, everything felt kind of underwhelming. The fries were soft (expected) but didn't wow us, and the tenders, while decent in size, were kind of lacking in boldness. We found ourselves wishing we had some dipping sauces, which is rare for us! Overall, it was a mid experience. Not terrible, not amazing. If the wing craving hits hard and nothing else is open, we might return... but we'll probably check out a few other local spots before crawling back to Wings Over.

I have been coming here since college. Always have a soft spot for here. I have long loved the…read moreboneless wings. Tonight I got the 8 piece boneless with the fries. We got the Cajun fries. Much to my surprise, even after delivery, they were warm and crunch. For the tenders I always get honey bbq, they're perfect. I also got the second to hottest buffalo which in my opinion isn't that hot. The only reason for the 4/5 versus a 5/5 would be the consistency. Orders aren't always consistent, tenders are often not fully covered with sauce. Tonight's order was a 100/10. Great job. We will be back!

Hi Dave! longtime since I've had you're delicious ribs.With extra bread. I'm online now trying to…read moremake a order.

My salad was delicious! They even included some bread and onion rings, and were really…read moreaccommodating for the changes I made to my order. And, the staff is so nice! Will definitely return.

Cozy spot for sports and local vibes. Food exceeded expectations - burger was pretty good and cajun…read morefries were fresh, solid bloody mary, and service was attentive and friendly. Place was full of regulars, families, couples, friends. Tvs everywhere, even in the bathrooms. Prices pretty reasonable for this area. Fun spot to have a meal and see a Premier League game, would return!

I wanted to find a sports bar that I could watch the Pacers game AND have above average bar food…read more Parlor Sports hits it out of the park ! It's unpretentious and welcomes all. It is ok the smaller side, so I would arrive slightly early if you would like good viewing of a specific game; however, there is TVs throughout the small-ish space. I ordered the cheese curds to munch on, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that they were some of the best cheese curds I've had. The breading wasn't thick like most, just an ultra thin layer. Added fresh jalapeños. And for dipping it was a ranch-styled sauce. So SO good ! I had a local, canned beer to drink. Service was good and it gave off a local/community vibe since the bartenders seemed to know who the regulars are. I will definitely be back! I typically don't drink cocktails at this sort of establishment, but the White Russian 2.0 has perked my interest. If the food is that great and it's only $13 for a cocktail... I'll be back to give it a try.

A quirky and tiny pub/bar in Inman Square with lots of character everywhere you look. We…read moreunfortunately missed the kitchen as by the time we got there at 10:30pm, they had stopped serving food (on a Tuesday). But we grabbed a drink and enjoyed conversation. They had a lot of local brews and my cider was local too from MA--it was really good and refreshing. It was busy for a weeknight, so I think this is a good spot for locals! We will definitely come back for food another night as we wanted to try their fish and chip.

I came here on a Friday, probably around 2 PM, when it wasn't as busy, but most tables and…read morebarstools were occupied. The service was very warm and friendly, and I felt very well taken care of. The fish and chips were pretty good, with the added charm of being wrapped in newspaper. The portion was pretty big, and the server offered a takeaway container for my leftovers, and I opted for a plastic bag instead since the newspaper already made it quite convenient. Would definitely go back here again, especially to check out the live music for myself.

Stopped by Boston Burger Company and had a great experience overall! The service was friendly,…read morequick, and really made us feel taken care of. The burgers were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor--definitely lived up to the hype. And the shakes... absolutely amazing and a must-try! Only downside is the seating--it's a bit tight and can feel cramped, especially during busy times. But honestly, the food and service more than make up for it. Would definitely come back!

Boston Burger Company absolutely lived up to the hype…read more Seeing Guy Fieri on the wall and smelling the food, we knew we were in the right place--and it delivered. The "Veramonster" Smash Burger was unreal (honey mayo, apples, caramel, bacon/cheddar. I love seafood , so I had to try their clam "chowda", which had crispy bacon on top. For $8, the cup have been a lot bigger.‍ The sampler sealed it for me, though. It came with tenders, mac & cheese balls, pulled pork/ mac & cheese egg rolls, and homemade chips...which were all cooked and seasoned perfectly. Would 100% go back.

I ordered from Coast Cafe expecting something special given all the awards and recognition--but…read morethis was a major letdown and honestly felt like a waste of money. Let's start with the "Jamaican" patties. These were not patties. They were empanada-style, lacking the flaky crust, seasoning, and depth you expect from a true Jamaican beef or chicken patty. At $5 each, that's not just disappointing--it feels misleading. Then the soul food. This is where it really fell apart. The chicken was dry, under-seasoned, and surprisingly small--more like an afterthought than a centerpiece. Soul food should be rich, flavorful, and comforting. This wasn't! The greens were another miss. No depth, no richness, and completely lacking the traditional pot liquor that gives them their signature flavor. It felt like a stripped-down version of what should be a staple dish.The only bright spot was the candied yams--they actually had flavor and were enjoyable. What's frustrating is the gap between reputation and experience. When a place has awards and hype, you expect authenticity, quality, and consistency. This didn't deliver on any of that. Overall, I wouldn't return. There are too many places doing this food the right way to spend money here again.

I was craving some soul food in the Boston area and I found The Coast Cafe on tik tok. Let's just…read moresay I was super happy I did! This place is super cozy with delicious food in Cambridge. I got the mixed chicken plate with Mac n cheese and candied yams. The chicken was very good--fried very well with great seasoning, a crispy exterior, and juicy interior. The Mac was very gooey and cheesy. And the yams were excellent as well. I thought the texture of the yams was near perfect--not too hard but not too soft and mushy either. Also not overly sweet. I also felt like the price was very fair. A lot of times, similar entrees can cost near $30, but this was just over $20 which was super reasonable especially for the quality. The staff was very kind and friendly as well. Keep in mind that the interior is quite small, so plan ahead on whether you're going to eat inside or take it to go. But overall I'd recommend this to anyone in the area, and I'd love to go back!

Hanging out in Boston on business and it's #WingWednesday! So I did some research which lead me to…read morethe Shine Square Pub in Cambridge, MA which is a little east-northeast of Boston. Here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: It's a bit of a dive bar and there's nothing wrong with that at all. There's lots of seemingly random swag that covered the dark wooden/brick walls of the open floorplan style restaurant. There are lots of TVs and this place just gives off nice sports bar vibes! Service: Ron the bartender/owner himself was taking care of the entire restaurant so he was killing it! He still was quick, efficient, did things with a smile and still made time to chat! Food: I'm here for the wings and I was able to try out 4 flavors! There are 14 sauces to choose from, but I only had enough room for 4. Lol. First up were the Cinnamon Chipotle Dry Rub. They were a decent size, super juicy, crispy, cooked perfectly. The seasoning was a bit on the salty side and I didn't get a whole lot of cinnamon, but it was there to cut the sauce and give it a extra layer of flavor. Next up was the Honey Honey which had great sauce coverage. They gave me a bit of a grilled/caramelized feel. These had a good kick to them and the honey was blended in nicely. Next up were the Roasted Garlic & Aji! These had a more traditional flavor profile that reminded me of your favorite straight-up roasted chicken. Very class and very good. Lastly, was the hottest sauce on the menu, Chernobyl. These were a BRIGHT RED like a poison dart frog warning you not to eat it. Lol. It didn't smell too intimidating, but Ron did say it was a ghost pepper based wing. Upon tasting them, there was an immediate sensation of heat. Good, pepper-rich sweetness up front. These were very good, but not as spicy as I had predicted, which is totally okay! Value: You get 6 wings for $11.00. A little on the pricey side, but it's Boston, sort-of downtown, but it's okay! It's not bad at all and the food was totally worth it. I loved this place and I'm so happy I finally found a good wing spot here in the Cambridge area. I'll surely try some more flavors and other things from their menu!

A great place to watch a game and eat some grub. Lots of TVs, Boston spots memorabilia up, it's…read moredefinitely a dive bar but it's pretty spacious tbh since they didn't pack us all in like sardines, has quick bar service, and the food was good too. All around a great time!

Awesome food and Paul is amazing! Came here with a number of friends and the service was great…read more Food came out super fast. Also the ambiance was fantastic for us to just spend a relaxing Saturday morning.

Great place, great vibes, great mimosas. Paul B is the man. Definitely recommend anyone to come.read more

We came with reservation of four! The restaurant was very busy and lively! It was a bit loud…read morebecause we were sitting next to the kitchen and the party next to us was very boisterous! Other wise it was okay! We had alreay ask to move away from that table in which the accomodated us! Food was very good! It was a bit like American Tapas ,brunch and lunch all combined which made the menu interesting! Latkes, French toast, special burger, and a couple of other dishes all were very delicious! Prices were reasonable $$ Parking in Harvard Square can be a nightmare ,but we found public parking near the hotel. Would go back again to try there other goodies!!!

Food was great, drink was good. I had the "secret burger" which had very high quality and fresh…read moreingredients. Service and ambiance was very meh. Would recommend for a quick bite but there's probably better food for better prices right around the corner in Harvard Square