Nice neighborhood restaurants in Newton. Generally, everything was great. About a dozen beers in…read moretap. The only disappointment was the guacamole appetizer. The chips were great (I think they were home made), and the guacamole was tasty, it was just a pretty small serving for the price. Our table had 5 different entrees and they were all good. Our salad was unique with lentils and roasted beets. We swapped the mango dressing for a lemon vinaigrette. The half pound burger was cooked perfectly. The home made beef short rib ragu had really good flavor. Overall a very solid dinner.

Went here for drinks and appetizers with my friends and it was delicious. The Massachusetts mule…read morecocktails was soo good. We got the orange chicken bites, which were very yummy. We also got the truffle fries - also amazing. We got the Brussels sprouts which were ok, but not my favorite. For dessert, I definitely recommend the gelato. Our server was very kind and funny. It's a big restaurant with a bar and lots of tables including some high tops. I will definitely be back and hope to try the entrees next time!

Sadly they've closed this location From their site:…read more THE FEDERAL IS CLOSED We would like to thank all of our guests for their support over the last seven years. Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to close the restaurant permanently. The current economy and ever increasing costs make it impossible to continue. We will continue operating our sister property, Stazione di Federal and will honor all outstanding gift cards there.

Casual Class. Tucked behind Not your average Joe's. Best to park in larger lot then walk between…read moreboth burger locations. Hosts were friendly but overkill for mid-week. Didn't see the need to have 3 ladies standing in one spot at 6pm mid-week, looking bored at best. Plenty of high top seating in the lounge or on bar side for 2-4 people. Great place for a quick bite, after work meet/up (or even a romantic dinner if you reserve the high table near the fireplace). Waitress was very nice and attentive. Great cocktail & wine selection. Crab stuffed shrimp and an entree is plenty for 1 person. Rib eye was phenomenal. Sauce wasn't needed. Crab cakes were just ok. I didn't understand the chip like flakes that were added on top. Small portions, but yet filling. I couldn't finish the large tiramisu which was also very good. The added morsels gave it a nice touch. Overall, good for locals, nearby employees or shoppers.

Gustazo is located in the heart of Waltham. It features authentic Cuban food,tapas style. You'll…read morefind all the classics with a slight twist. Perfect for sharing with friends or coworkers for a team building dinner, you will leave very satisfied. We ordered a bunch of small plates to share including: Beef empanadas - delicious mini meat pies Croquetas de Jamón tasty creamy bite of potato and ham Mussels with chorizo - don't forget to soak up the broth with the bread! Sliders (pork belly, brisket, sausage! Yum!) Maduros wrapped in bacon, crispy, sweet plantains wrapped in crispy and salty bacon! Pulpo con papas - tender grilled octopus with potatoes Chocolate flan with plantain ice cream and orange marmalade. The drink was a guava and gin cocktail Every dish was delicious. Served was friendly and food arrived very quickly. I'd definitely come back again and try the rola vieja next time.

We visited Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar in Waltham and tried quite a few of their vegetarian small…read moreplates. The appetizers were amazing! The Yuca Frita, beet salad and Croquetas de Hongos (mushroom croquettes) were definitely highlights. The yuca fries were delicious, and the mushroom croquettes were so good! Unfortunately, I wish they had more vegetarian options for the main course. The vegetarian main dish we ordered was disappointing, especially considering how much we enjoyed the appetizers. It's always nice to find a restaurant with creative vegetarian options, but I wish the same attention to detail carried through to the entrees. Overall, I really enjoyed the appetizers, and there are some great vegetarian small plates here. I'd definitely recommend trying those, but I hope they expand their vegetarian main course options! Tres leches was amazing!!! The service was amazing - we went without reservation and managed to find a nice spot at the bar Ambiance was nice - we went with our small kid and she loved it

The Bluebird was the perfect setting for our ladies night out. We noted another large group of…read morewomen in there as we were leaving, and a mixed gender group, so apparently the word is out that this place is great for group gatherings, in addition to date night, etc. LOVED the warm copper tones and intricate/ornate walls and ceiling. I had only booked for 6 women, but people loved the location so much we had 11 show up. The staff were SO incredibly kind in accommodating us (again and again) on a busy Friday night. Shrimp cocktail was fresh and delicious and the crushed ice and ring presentation (I ordered 3) was gorgeous. Wish we'd found this place sooner!

Located on a corner in downtown Newton, Bluebird Bar is a welcoming restaurant with a warm mix of…read morelocals and business travelers. They offer a daily blue plate special along with a simple yet diverse menu. Started with 1/2 dz oyster and they were fantastic! Had the Sautéed 6oz Filet Mignon special. The special comes with a Caesar salad. And a side of scallop potatoes. And it ends with a chocolate mousse! Patrick Jr was behind the bar and serving me tonight. All around great food and service and a wonderful location.

Tempo is an amazing restaurant and venue! Celebrated an amazing event for our daughters engagement…read more Venue is amazing, food, spectacular, the staff was best we ever could have asked for! Thank you Erin for making our event spectacular!

Came here on Tuesday for the oyster specials. $2 each. I don't know the species of oysters, but the…read moreones they serve have big bellies. I tend to sit at the bar. Service is great if they have two bartenders.

Loved the ambiance of this place. Easy parking in the hannafords lot or on the street if you're…read morebrave. I had the Alfredo with broccoli and it was a large enough portion to take home. Loved it! I would come back again. The service was great.

Tessie's is in a great spot in downtown Walpole. Easy street parking. Just a huge menu! So…read moremany options for burgers, chicken or turkey burgers. We all loved our lunch! The atmosphere is cute, light and bright. Our server was great!

Moody Street has so many new restaurants I wanted to try, this place I found on delivery service…read more I had a lot of needs, and they nailed all of them. Everything I eat now is protein forward . The bean dip w/ crostini was delicious! Grilled chicken sandwich juicy and yummy . Homemade pickles to sweeten the pot. One grilled chicken breast w/a side of curry... Perfection. Keep up the good work, I would definitely be back, and also recommend others try. It's always nice to have a quality place locally . Although I ordered simple food, it was done correctly and that is immensely appreciated.

This is kind of a hole in the wall place. It doesn't look like much from the street, but they serve…read moreus as soon as we walked in. Which was nice. We were a bit in a rush, but the server got our drink order and food order right away. I ordered the Club sandwich, which is very tasty. I will come back here again, based on the outdoor patio and casual beer drinking setting.

Great location on Main Street…read more My wife and I really enjoyed the food and the portions. Service was OK: it seemed like the servers had to coordinate who would take us as a table in the pre-dinner hours. If there was something that distracted from the greatness it was this: we ordered a bottle of wine, and there are a lot of fruit flies covering around.

Best fish moily and tadka daal Love this place, best to go…read morein person for their beautiful presentation. It's a bit too pretty to take out :)

Great location, the staff is wonderful.. Last time I was…read morethere, I was very impressed with the beer selection.

My husband and I live across the street and have heard great things about Brewers so we decided to…read moretry a double smash burger and Brussels sprouts . Our experience wasn't good unfortunately . The double smash burger was raw inside so we went back and they replaced it with a single smash burger (only 1 patty) but it was much better than the first . Brussels sprouts were amazing though! Highly recommend those if you go !

Service food and ambience all top notch Expensive but worth…read moreevery penny Dante is an authentic talented personable skilled hands on owner

Food was decent, and definitely expensive (they even charge for hot water). However, price isn't an…read moreissue when you're getting great food and great service and feel welcome. Problem was - service wasn't great, especially when someone in our party had food restrictions that required modifications to the dishes. I had someone in my party who has health issues and required dishes to be prepared a particular way. The waiter didn't seem happy about it and even questioned whether it was necessary. After getting the food, never once did the waiter come by during the meal to ask how it was. All in all - just didn't feel welcome at the establishment.