We just spent over $120 on delivery and the food was abysmal. The food is lazily prepared with vegetables poorly cut and sauce with zero flavor. Mongolian beef was inedible. The Chow Fun was slimy and unappetizing. This was the worst Chinese food I've had in the Boston area in almost forty years. Shame on the owners for accepting serving such inferior food. read more

Superb food with excellent takeout service. My family and I have been satisfied with Bernard's service for the past couple of years, and a trip to this establishment never fails to make us happy. Takeout is quick, efficient, and tasty. We usually get a couple of apps - spare ribs, crab rangoons, scallion pancakes etc... , all very good. Main entrees such as sesame chicken, general chicken tso, lo mein, and beef are nice and tender. Although there have been a few times where our takeout order was partially messed up (missing an app or wrong dish), it's no big deal. Things happen, and a quick call back will most likely ensure you a freebee next time you come back (This usually happens on holidays when the orders kick in like crazy). Overall great place, and has become my go-to Chinese restaurant! read more

I have been going to Bernards for years , I love the food I love every one who works there they are very friendly and welcoming especially during Covid . Mr Bernard always comes by the tables to say Hello and make sure everything is good. The two Jonnys at the Bar are amazing I highly recommend Bernards Thank you Maria Arroyo read more

Expensive but normally quality here justifies the price. Yesterday got Bone-in Ribs to go as well as a luncheon. Tiny, dry and looked very old, not fresh. Reached out to restaurant but they never responded back. Very disappointing especially at the premium prices they charge. read more

Bernard's - Chinese Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Hot sour soup is solid here. Love the chicken lomein here. It's not super exciting but hits the spot especially with some chili paste. I wouldn't say this is the best Chinese cuisine, it's pretty basic and Americanized. But the atmosphere feels nice, the restaurant is clean, and the staff are friendly. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're craving Chinese food! read more

My sister-in-law told us to go to Bernard's because it was supposed to be good she thought. Expensive and terrible. Every dish, totally bland. Just awful. read more

My first time at Bernard's in Chestnut Hill and I was not impressed. I ordered the Wonton Soup and Beef with Scallions lunch entree. The soup was more than overly salty, and half my beef strips were too tough to eat. When waiter came to table to clear plates I told him how tough the beef was and that it was inedible. Waiter told the chef and to my surprise the restaurant comped my entire meal. I thanked the waiter and was appreciative of the gesture, but judging by the quality of the food and the prices, I won't be seeking out Bernard's anytime soon. read more

Best Chinese restaurant in Newton. Delicious, fresh, excellent all around. Excellent for take out and dining in. You really can't go wrong with Bernard's. read more

Food was good but owner/hostess acted like a big shot and was not humble at all in his interaction with us. The woman bringing out the food snapped at us when we asked for the dipping sauce for our dumplings/raviolis because it was our waitress's "job". Our waitress was new so she forgot a few things and we did have some hiccups in the service but that's to be expected being new and she certainly wasn't gonna get any help from the other rude staff there. I felt sorry for her actually. But besides the cranky and uncomfortable staff members, the food was really tasty so the chef knows what they're doing. It was a nice break from the crowded, expensive Boston restaurants because it is out in the burbs. In the end, it was one of our better meals. Just be a little nicer and more kind and grateful to your patrons! read more

Great drinks and great location and vibe. I loved the Red Dragon Martini and the wontons in peanut sauce have been a fan favorite of mine. I love the lettuce wraps as well even though I didn't have them during my last visit. One thing that's a bit disappointing is the crab Rangoon's don't have much filling and the Peking ravioli are fairly small. I'd love a place like this to have more out of the ordinary options cause many of them are the basics. Still love the place! FOLLOW @MONEYMAKERMACEATS on Instagram for more photos & suggestions! Follow me on Yelp! As well to check out my restaurant bucket list and other favorites! Yelp!: https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=ka8qPm336gny4tv-2-KXlg&utm_source=ishare read more

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I've been going to Bernard's for well over twenty years and love it. Always the best food and friendly service. The last month Ive been twice and I'm afraid I won't go back again. The man with glasses at the front desk I was not familiar with. He was not friendly at all. Sort of snarky if you ask me. Food slightly lack luster, and not even a small white rice in the bag when ordering an entree?! Bye bye. read more

Rather ordinary Chinese-American food served in an atmosphere of some pretense. Hefty prices go with the "upscale" ambience. This is definitely Chinese food made for the American palate of 25 years ago. More emphasis on making food taste interesting and less on the fancy atmosphere would go a long way. With so many bette and more authentic Chinese restaurants around, why do people flock here? Mostly to see their friends from Chestnut Hill, I would think. read more

I have been frequenting Bernards for many years. I'm dissapointed that I need to write this review. It is actually my first negative review. I recently ordered 2 boneless spareribs for pick up. They were old, stiff and turned out to be fat that was so overcooked it was unbendable or edible. I was upset especially since it was the only item ordered - How could they possible have not noticed the quality or condition of the ribs? They went into the trash. read more

Used to be delicious. Service has always been variable. Food has been going downhill and I'm giving up. This is the last time I'll be paying for bland unevenly cooked food. read more

Super disappointed. I had heard years ago that it was a nice place AND it's in CHESTNUT HILL, one of the best zip codes on earth, but had never tried it, thinking it was too fancy for a regular meal. I finally went last night for my birthday. I felt like I was in a college caf. Tables were beat up and scratched. There were boxes of inventoried supplies right in the front as if it was a honky Tonk pizza joint at Coney Island. The food was C- maybe. It seemed crystal clear that Bernards glory days were in the distant rear view mirror. I'm always amazed that Newton has so painfully few good 'foodie' restaurants. For such an incredible city with such profound affluence, it boggles the mind that there are few, if any great places to dine. Oh well .... read more

Been wanting to try Bernard's for a while now, located in Chestnut hill next to the Showcase cinema there's plenty of parking at the side, if your lucky you can park out front. The bar is a decent size and the restaurant itself is open and very clean. Apps we went with were boneless spare ribs, crab rangoon and cold sesame noodles, every one of them outstanding in their own way, the noodles were absolutely delicious, the spare ribs were meaty with very little fat, the crab rangoons we light and crisp. For mains we went with chef's double delight i think it was called, basically shrimp and beef in king pao sauce, the quality of beef was excellent, however, on the menu it is listed as moderately spicy, there was no spice at all, more sweet than spicy, and with the exception of a few pieces of red and green pepper and a few mushrooms, it was all sweet sauce. The chicken with snow peas was bland and tasteless, shame as the the pea's and chicken again was of excellent quality. Vegetable fried rice was excellent, very fresh and popping with veggies. It's rather expensive here but that is to be expected in such a high rent area, and the quality of meats seem to also substantiate the extra $ also. Service was pleasant and prompt. Its quite a drive for us, not sure i will be heading back anytime soon, i didn't leave with a feeling of "i can't wait together back here" but then again, i didn't leave feeling that i wouldn't go back if that makes any sense! read more

1st visit to Bernard's. We got the boneless spareribs, crab rangoons & chicken fingers for appetizers. Rangoons are small but tasty, chicken fingers were like anyplace else, but the boneless spareribs were great ! Cooked perfectly & sliced into perfectly sized pieces. Also got the chicken fried rice- the portion was small but very tasty. For entrees, we got the sesame chicken, pan seared angel hair pasta with chicken and the lobster with scallions & ginger. All were very good. I loved the lobster, but it had a little more ginger than I like but still very good. The Mai Tai's were very good also. The servers were pleasant, efficient & attentive. Overall, a very good experience. We will go back. read more

I have been going to Bernards for over 25 years and even though it's more Americanized then the food from the past it still is delicious. I never deviate from my order - so i will recommend it. Spicy wontons are divine Cold sesame noodle with chicken is delicious And the Peking half duck is supreme. The dumplings are average, and the sesame chicken is great but doesn't have a ton of flavor so it's a nice simple meal. If you get the peanut dumplings you will give this place five stars. The wonton soup is delicious. I haven't had a problem with the online Bernard's app, they even eliminate MSG when I ask. And they always give extra mustard and hoisin when I ask :) read more

Bernard's - absolutely delish. Had to eat a few before I took the picture. Sorry! Steamed Wonton In Hot Pepper - Chinese Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Food and service is usually great at Bernard's, but not last night. Diet Coke was flat, waiter served wrong beer, pan seared raviolis were not hot, boneless spare ribs were hard and dry, water glasses were not refilled, and the vegetable dish was delivered when we had finished eating our main meals. Waiter did not speak English well so also communication problem and he never checked back with us during dinner. read more

We come here once a week for dinner and it never disappoints! We're always welcomed and seated quickly. The food here is fresh! No excessive grease or overly sweet sauces. Our favorite dishes: Sesame Chicken, Shrimp Lo Mein, Pan Seared Ravioli and the Veggie fried rice. If you haven't been here before, this is your sign to go! read more

Man disappointed in my last visit. This place is usually spot on, however the last few visits have been blah.

Wow! We enjoyed the best drinks and fabulous teriyaki! The crab Rangoon was so delicious! The boneless ribs were so tasty! The hot and sour soup was the best I've ever had! The waiter was great! We were loving the pineapple dessert and he brought a second plate! The food came so fast, everything was perfect! Our dinner was truly great! Thanks! read more

Good taste all over. A perfect restaurant for families.Crispy Orange Chicken is made with the most tender parts of the chicken si super good for picky young eaters. read more

I like Bernard's however they totally cater to the neighborhood regulars. If you're not a regular you're treated differently. No special treatment here. And I guess they don't have to. They have been in business for years. Food is good but you're paying a lot for it so it should be. read more

Drove to Boston to attend a college graduation. When the graduate was asked where he wanted to eat, he told us Bernard's which is half an hour away. I would have never suspected this place to be serving Chinese food with that name! I'd rate the food here 4 stars. The service here is also a 4. The rating here is based mainly on our meal experience. I didn't factor in the price and portion size which I'd give a 2/5. It's pricey for what we were eating and portion size! However, if you want decent Chinese cuisine in an upscale looking environment, I wouldn't want to dissuade you from coming here. We ordered a bunch of dishes to be shared family style. The names of the dishes I only recall were, steamed sole with ginger and scallions, beef chow fun, soft shell crab special, & sauteed peapod tips. There were 3 soft shell crabs and they were cooked with salt and pepper. They were cut in half and shared among 5 people. They were excellent! Expensive($40), but well worth it. The beef cow fun was good, but it is more expensive than your usual takeout for the amount you get. The steamed sole was good and also $40 There were 2 specials not listed in their menu that were $20 . One was a shrimp dish, which had about 10 medium sized shrimp on a small plate, and the other was a mushroom as chicken dish cooked in a stone bowl. Flavors were ok. Chicken was a little overcooked, but that may be related to being in a stone pot as it continued to be cooked after placed on the table. Overall, we enjoyed the food and received excellent service. They have a bar here but no one ordered any drinks. They also have dim sum on the weekends. I wouldn't mind coming back of there was a special engagement but there has to be better value for Chinese than Bernard's. read more

Bernard's - Steamed sole with ginger scallion, oil and soy sauce - good. - Chinese Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Food is reliable and decent quality/freshness. Service is atrocious. Portions are small and prices are high. Hard to imagine coming back here unless at an off peak time when there is no wait and service is potentially snappier. read more

Used to love Bernard's when they were located at Chestnut Hill mall. Unfortunately current location is not even remotely close to quality that they used to have. Food is your typical low quality dated Chinese. Kind of what you expect to get at a small take out place for $10. Greasy... Dated menu. The decor is dated. Everything from furniture to plates and utensils is old and worn out. Waiters are confused and don't even listen to you. Out of four ordered dishes they messed up two. Instead of chicken one had pork and another one wasn't prepared the way we asked. Unfortunately no longer a good restaurant. read more

I don't know what else to say but mediocre food, mediocre service, over-priced. This area has to have better Chinese food than this. read more

First time here. Food was amazing!! Fresh and light and keeps you full! From Allen to meeting the owner Bernard top notch classy people who really care about your experience!! read more

Chicken Finger fried beef teriyaki but very expensive but food is very good and I think it's worth it C read more

Wonderful atmosphere and super amiable service. The meals were fresh and delicious. Will absolutely recommend this spot to anyone. Reasonable rates and big portions. Great restaurant read more

Bernard's - Great food and service - Chinese Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Always great. I'm never disappointed in the quality. Parking is still a challenge so call ahead and pull into the reserved takeout spots.

If you want Americanized chinese food, Bernard's is the place! My favorite dish is the Chilean sea bass, probably the best thing there!! Pretty sure it's a "must try" on their menu, and I completely agree. I also got the pea pod stems (which are always delicious at any Asian restaurant), the Peking dumplings, and a beef dish. Nothing spectacular. Pretty decent sized place. Usually pretty packed on the weekends, but service is okay? Could be better. Overall, it's good. Get the Chilean sea bass read more

Bernard's - Chinese Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

4.5 stars Bernard's is definitely a hidden gem. We arrived at 9:00PM on a Friday (after a long day of shopping) and were seated right away (it closes at 10:00PM); all but 2 tables was occupied. The waiters/waitresses were friendly, attentive, and spoke Canto! Our group of 4 ordered (family-style): - Lettuce wraps ... ridiculously good (see photo). I'm craving for it right now. It's a $15 entrée for only 4 though :( - Mongolian beef ... garnished with chinese shrimp-flavored chips & scallions; very flavorful & saucy, which went great with the white rice that you have to order separately. - Thai-braised BBQ spare ribs ...cooked perfectly - the meat didn't exactly fall off the bone, but wasn't completely stuck on it either; sweet & sour fans would love this - Crispy Chicken with Lemon Sauce... a perfect hint of lemon zest; not sour at all, and actually kind of sweet. The only problem was the white rice - the texture was kind of hard. Maybe they gave us the bottom of the pot since it was late? Rice isn't very hard to make... Also, the small, intimate tables didn't provide much for family-style eating, but it was manageable. Everything was delicious and not greasy like Chinese food from Chinatown. And also, much, much cleaner, given the fact that Bernard's is located in the Chestnut Hill Mall. We were full, very satisfied from our food, and had just enough room for dessert later at night elsewhere. I also loved that the manager personally came to check in with each table. Although Bernard's sounds like a P.F. Chang, it is far from that because it is very authentic indeed. I would definitely come back again - the price is SO worth it! read more

Bernard's - Chicken Soong with Lettuce Leaf (Lettuce Wraps) $14.95 for 4 - Chinese Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

I should've listened to yelp... I regret I visited... DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE! LIKE, EVER! I was craving for some noodle soup, and this is the only asian restaurant around so I was like I could give it a try, regardless of its low score here.. I went in asking for takeouts. The hostess was so rude. She greeted me with a straight face that I don't even know if it is a greeting. Then I browsed the menu which was a pamphlet with some random circle marks on it. Then I asked her what is this "szechuan pickle" simply just because I've never heard of it. She replied: "What's your question? It's an Asian pickle. What do you want me to say?" Um, really? This is the way you treat a customer? I ordered a shrimp veggie noodle soup anyway because I was too starving. She charged $2 extra without telling me why. I found this on my way home so I didn't bother to go back and ask. But I can already imagine there are so many excuses they'd give. Why would I argue with someone like that? The food is really mediocre, not even close to authentic asian. Yea, I don't know why I tried this place.. I was dumb. read more

I'm not really sure what's with the bad reviews, but I'll say this: our family has gotten good old fashioned American-Chinese takeout from Bernard's for years; we usually stick with the same selection, so maybe that's the key--but it's been good-to-great every time we've ordered (as recently as this month). Our go-to's: peking ravioli (fried), Sautéed Beef with Mandarin B.B.Q. Sauce, General Tso's chicken, shrimp lo mein, and sauteed eggplant in garlic sauce. So, can't vouch for dine-in service, nor for much beyond the dishes above--but those are our 2 cents! read more

My son and I stopped in for lunch and a cocktail on Friday afternoon. We both ordered a luncheon special for $10. Both dishes came with white rice and 2 crab rangoon. I opted for Kung Pao Chicken and my son ordered Sesame Chicken. We both ordered a Mai Tai ($11). Both dishes were very light and perfect for lunch. Service was great. Plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. Easy to find: the location is in the same plaza as the Container Store, The movie theater, The Cottage Restaurant and Davios. read more

Bernard's - Sesame Chicken lunch special- $10. - Chinese Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

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Please note that restaurant location/ address is different from Yelp listing. They are at 55 Bolyston Street now in a new or renovated small shopping area. Three of us from out of town and craving Chinese food. All dishes were hot and tasty. Generous amount of lobster meat in the shell served with ginger and scallions. Mongolian beef, fried rice with pork,and sautéed string beans all hit the spot. Restaurant very crowded on a Thursday night. Somewhat noisy but not unbearable. Waiter was friendly and attentive. I thought pricing was reasonable given quality,portion size,and location. Overall, Bernard's hit the spot for our food craving. read more

Not good. No flavor and overcooked noodles. I wouldn't bother going here. I was excited to eat here because I heard it was very good but we wish we went somewhere else. read more

Took my mom here for Mother's Day lunch. Probably the best Chinese food I've ever eaten, certainly at least in recent memory. The food was phenomenal clearly prepared with top notch ingredients. The waiter was a pro. I'll come back here gladly. Thank you. read more