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    Brighton Bodega

    4.5 (317 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BRIGHTON BODEGA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    HOUSE FRIED RICE
    Jeff K.

    Haven't had a chance to try this spot in person, but what I got delivered was great and will go out of my way to try more and especially in person. I had: Lobster "rolls" (really good) House fried rice (very unique, fantastic)

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    Lauren S.

    I came to Brighton Bodega on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and it was moderately busy. We had a reservation and we were seated quickly. I ordered the sannø cocktail which was light and sweet. My favorite dish was the lobster roll starter - the lobster was delicious and more tender than I've had on Cape Cod, and I liked that the butter came on the side so we could customize how buttery it was. We shared the broccoli, which came over rice noodles with peanut sauce, and the fried rice. The two vegetable entrees were good and the portion sizes are very generous. The servers and staff were super friendly too!

    Vietnamese oysters - delish!!
    Julia F.

    A gem in Brighton mass -- super nice restaurant with an eclectic menu and something for everyone. Does get pricy because prices are in the $20-24 range and it's small plates so you're expected to order more than 1 per person. I loved how the menu is Asian, middle eastern, Mexican, American, all the above! Really loved the nashville hot chicken bao buns! The harissa tomatoes were fabulous! And the Vietnamese oysters were so great! They had so much flavor and were not like a standard oyster.

    M P.

    Came in for dinner right at sunset, we sat on the patio and had a really wonderful time. Anna was our server, she was the best! Food was yummy, and I had a glass of wine which was perfect. Middle of September so the weather was just right. Thank you Anna and team at Brighton Bodega!

    HOUSE FRIED RICE
    Anita B.

    OMG!!!! The food was absolutely amazing! We had mussels which were incredible! We had Miso grilled octopus, truffle stuffed gnocchi, and house fried rice and an order of Nashville chicken steamed buns. Each dish was unique in flavors. Great decor! And our waitress was very attentive! Don't pass this place up!

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    Alyssa C.

    fun spot with lots of interesting dishes! we sat outside and the ambiance was very cute with the string lights and lanterns. dishes we tried - korean fried cauliflower buns: 10/10 I did not expect to ever enjoy cauliflower this much - ragu gnocchi: flavorful comfort food, nice pillowy texture - peking ravioli dumplings: nothing special but solid dumplings - scallion pancakes w/ figs: experimental combination, the flavors were very subtle; it was not great but not bad - may pass on this - churros: plentiful portions, delicious vanilla gelato service was excellent; attentive and friendly. they said the menu changes frequently so would definitely come another time to try different dishes.

    Anshita S.

    Our dinner here was spectacular! We loved the food, ambiance and service. The dishes were so flavorful. Everyone who works here was so good to us and super helpful. They accommodated our request to sit at a corner table and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. Even the hostess was so nice and helpful. Our server was Tess and she is amazing. She is the most compassionate server I have ever met and mind you, I eat out a lot. She is super patient and also very helpful with suggestions on the menu. She knows the menu very well and gives her honest opinion. When we ate here, it was our first time dining outside with our newborn and I was feeling anxious and overwhelmed. But Tess helped us so much without any judgement. She was very accommodating. We need more people like her in this world. Thank you Tess for making my first dinner outside with my baby a memorable one.

    Sera G.

    Came for the drinks & food and stayed for the service and ambience. Roisin is the best! She's such a delight. We can't wait to come back!

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    Gloria M.

    This was a good spot for a last minute reservation. The inside was nice and our service was standard. It's a tapas style menu said the server but the plates we got were bigger than what we expected which is always good. I loved the Tom yum fried rice except the peppers didn't taste cooked so I put them to the side. The duck bao was really dry if you didn't get a bit with sauce. The beef and broccoli was super tasty. And the lava cake was fantastic and gooey. Will be back for sure

    Irish sticky toffee pudding + honeycomb gelato
    Sara Jieyi T.

    This is a great hangout spot with unique mix of cocktails and delicious food! We brought a friend who was visiting from out of town and absolutely enjoy our time there. For someone who is very particular about her drinks, I was amazed by the taste of Empress Endless Vacation (highly recommend!). The appetizers, main course and desserts were fabulous too! My waitress was friendly and provided us with food recommendations from the menu. This place gets crowded quickly at night (we waited 30 minutes on a Thursday night) so make sure to make reservation!

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    I could try to describe what this place was like, but you would just have to go and do it for…read moreyourself. Very unique atmosphere,food and cocktails. The hosts were so friendly truly a family run business. You really need to check this one out. It is a hidden gem! If I had to mention one dish, it was the best grilled octopus I've ever had. The preparation the smaller pieces more surface area for char and caramelization. It was perfection. I will definitely be returning.

    This Panamanian tapas-style restaurant is a hidden gem in the Watertown area, a stone's throw from…read moreArsenal Yards. It's cozy and intimate space, with the bar and tables poised under a glass atrium. Ideal for date night. The owner was attentive, checking on us frequently, while making food and drink suggestions. The Wild Spanish Octopus ($17), which was "wood grilled" with fingerling potatoes with smoked Pimenton (paprika) garlic-mayo alioli, was sublime. The "Uruguayan style ham & cheese empanada (2 for $14) was less spectacular, as the meat was indiscernable, due to being somewhat overpowered by the cheese. The wood grilled bay carrots ($12) with hazelnut, romanesco sauce (a Catalonian mix of tomatoes, garlic and nuts) and fried bread, was well executed and nicely flavorful. The craft cocktail offerings are creatively inspired. Enjoyed the Passion Fruit dark/rum concoction ($15), and the Fig Old Fashioned made with infused bourbon and aromatic butters ($16). Be careful about ordering too may drinks as this will quickly add up and pad your bill, taking it well over $100 per person (incl tax and tip) before you know it. Will definitely be back to try more of the tasting dishes and even dip into the intriguing dessert menu. Make sure to bring someone special.

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    Delicious! Highly recommend the beef massaman or beef panang - they are kind of similar though so…read morewould recommend only ordering one of the two. The pad thai is also tasty- a lot more moist than normal pad thai. I liked the fried chive cakes; they taste similar to Korean chive pancakes. Salt and pepper pork has a slight kick to it. I liked it but was more excited by the other dishes. All in all great experience!

    Came here yesterday with 3 others for a 7:30pm reservation that I booked a month in advance…read more Otherwise, you're looking at a 4pm or 10pm reservation. Found street parking easily on surrounding streets. The restaurant is small, with low tables, high tables, and bar seating. The other reviewers are accurate in saying that the table next to you is only a few inches away. For 4 of us, we ordered 2 Thai iced teas, khao tang na tung (rice crackers), jor puu, kai tod had yai (fried chicken), beef massaman, classic pad thai, and crab fried rice. I was not a huge fan of the rice crackers as they tasted a bit bland. Standouts were the crab fried rice and the beef massaman. Jor puu was good, the fried chicken was good, although it seemed less fried and more grilled. Pad thai was average to me as were the Thai iced teas. Overall, was a good meal and we left satisfied and full. But I don't think it was exceptional enough to warrant a month-long waitlist for a normal dinner time, although I'm sure much of this is due to making Bib Gourmand recently. Glad I got to try it once but there are other Thai places I'd be more willing to go back to.

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