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If you haven't been here yet, run don't walk! Menu was super interesting, fusion mix of everything. Asian food, seafood, burgers, etc. It's smaller plates to share. Some standouts were the smash burger and Korean cauliflower buns. The buns were almost like orange chicken but cauliflower with a really delicious spicy mayo. Burger may have been one of the best I have had in Boston. Our server was so nice and accommodating. Everything we ordered we liked. Not a single bad bite. I'm not a sweets person but the sticky toffee pudding was great. This is a really large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We came at 6:15 on a Friday night and after about 45 minutes it started to get pretty full. They take online reservations. 10/10. Will be coming back to try more of the menu items which they update frequently.
My experience at Brighton Bodega delighted, impressed, and inspired. The restaurant (yes, restaurant, it's not actually a bodega) has an unassuming exterior, but once you're in, you realize it's much bigger on the inside. It has a cozy and warm feel. While the initial presentation is a bit scripted and stilted - it's fusion tapas, not rocket science - the staff here is great. Our server knew the menu well, and the host seated us quickly. The food blew me away, though. The Brussels sprouts were savory with a paneer-like cheese accompanying them, and the Mediterranean dips were unique and flavorful with crispy homemade bread to boot, but my favorite dish was the cauliflower au gratin. The cheese sauce was just salty enough, and the cauliflower maintained a great texture. I can't wait to bring my friends here.
Brighten bodega is always a lively spot for great food and cocktails. The service is beyond personable and it's the best place for celebrations, and date nights. The small plates are fantastic and the mains don't disappoint.
An ever changing menu with a few staple items that has quickly risen to the top of my favorite Boston restaurants list. Oysters: pricey but a must try if you love oysters. Buttermilk fried chicken: this was good and the skin was cooked perfectly, but I don't think it's a must get. Lomo saltado: delicious with great flavors! Peking ravioli pork dumpling: these could be a pass in my opinion. They were still good but in my head are just a dumpling. Korean fried cauliflower buns: oh my god these were the star of the show. Definitely must try! Even if you don't like cauliflower, I promise you these buns are out of this world. Our server was also amazing and so kind. Fun vibe overall and I can't wait to go back to try more things.
This place was such a great surprise. I booked reservations not knowing what to expect and I was overwhelmed by how good it was. First the service. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. She gave us great information and made us feel so comfortable that we really enjoyed the whole experience. Next the food was so good!!! The duck buns, the noodles, and the dumplings were all so good! I also tried the oysters bodega style and kimchi style. It was so different than I'd had anywhere else and so good. I'm really glad I tried it! Their churros for dessert were made in house and fresh. Filled with caramel and with chocolate dipping sauce. Finally the drink options were fun and delicious. This is a definite stop if you are looking for delicious food and a comfortable setting.
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)
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
2 months ago
10/10 meal!! Upon arrival Brighton Bodega is space, modern and pretty casual. You don't need to dress up here. Lovely patio decor! I learned they have happy hour every day from 4:30-6pm! This was a nice surprise when I arrived for an early dinner. I started with the rainbow crab salad which was super fresh and flavorful, a nice zesty kick made it addicting!! TWIN HOT LOBSTER ROLLS, ugh! Best thing on the menu!! The yuzu butter was the perfect addition to the roll. The lobster was tender, juicy and the toast was So soft & flaky! I also enjoyed the scallops! This spot is such a hidden gem about 15 minutes from downtown Boston. read more
I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Literally no misses on the menu. My faves of the night had to be the burrata on a scallion pancake (sounds odd, but trust me), the lobster rolls, and the sticky toffee pudding was soooo good. But seriously don't think you could go wrong no matter what you order! Our server was so nice too. I'll be back read more
If you haven't been here yet, run don't walk! Menu was super interesting, fusion mix of everything. Asian food, seafood, burgers, etc. It's smaller plates to share. Some standouts were the smash burger and Korean cauliflower buns. The buns were almost like orange chicken but cauliflower with a really delicious spicy mayo. Burger may have been one of the best I have had in Boston. Our server was so nice and accommodating. Everything we ordered we liked. Not a single bad bite. I'm not a sweets person but the sticky toffee pudding was great. This is a really large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We came at 6:15 on a Friday night and after about 45 minutes it started to get pretty full. They take online reservations. 10/10. Will be coming back to try more of the menu items which they update frequently. read more
My experience at Brighton Bodega delighted, impressed, and inspired. The restaurant (yes, restaurant, it's not actually a bodega) has an unassuming exterior, but once you're in, you realize it's much bigger on the inside. It has a cozy and warm feel. While the initial presentation is a bit scripted and stilted - it's fusion tapas, not rocket science - the staff here is great. Our server knew the menu well, and the host seated us quickly. The food blew me away, though. The Brussels sprouts were savory with a paneer-like cheese accompanying them, and the Mediterranean dips were unique and flavorful with crispy homemade bread to boot, but my favorite dish was the cauliflower au gratin. The cheese sauce was just salty enough, and the cauliflower maintained a great texture. I can't wait to bring my friends here. read more
2 months ago
Brighten bodega is always a lively spot for great food and cocktails. The service is beyond personable and it's the best place for celebrations, and date nights. The small plates are fantastic and the mains don't disappoint. read more
An ever changing menu with a few staple items that has quickly risen to the top of my favorite Boston restaurants list. Oysters: pricey but a must try if you love oysters. Buttermilk fried chicken: this was good and the skin was cooked perfectly, but I don't think it's a must get. Lomo saltado: delicious with great flavors! Peking ravioli pork dumpling: these could be a pass in my opinion. They were still good but in my head are just a dumpling. Korean fried cauliflower buns: oh my god these were the star of the show. Definitely must try! Even if you don't like cauliflower, I promise you these buns are out of this world. Our server was also amazing and so kind. Fun vibe overall and I can't wait to go back to try more things. read more
This place was such a great surprise. I booked reservations not knowing what to expect and I was overwhelmed by how good it was. First the service. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. She gave us great information and made us feel so comfortable that we really enjoyed the whole experience. Next the food was so good!!! The duck buns, the noodles, and the dumplings were all so good! I also tried the oysters bodega style and kimchi style. It was so different than I'd had anywhere else and so good. I'm really glad I tried it! Their churros for dessert were made in house and fresh. Filled with caramel and with chocolate dipping sauce. Finally the drink options were fun and delicious. This is a definite stop if you are looking for delicious food and a comfortable setting. read more
2 months ago
They serve Excellent small and large plates in a nice setting with ambiance! We appreciated the draft beer menu and enjoyed a delicious meal of roasted Brussel sprouts, seared scallops in cauliflower purée and stir fried rice with chicken and shrimp. read more
13 days ago
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) read more
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! read more
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. read more
9 months ago
5 months ago
Food was incredible- the flavors! The fries fried in duck fat were so crispy and delicious. I loved the bun and chicken fried rice was original and so flavorful. Atmosphere was romantic with creative lighting. Wait staff was attentive. Loved it and would go again. read more
1 year ago
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! read more
1 year ago
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! read more
3 years ago
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. read more
10 months ago
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. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
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! read more
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 read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
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! read more
1 year ago
Several standouts that make Brighton Bodega a regular in our restaurant rotation: 1. The menu has something for everyone, from seafood to meat/cheese to veggies. Lots of creative pairings and combos, plus a sizable drink menu. 2. For a tapas restaurant, the portions were pretty generous. I can see how if you come with a larger group, you should order a lot more but as between me and my husband, we got around 5 dishes and were more than satisfied. 3. Don't sleep on the oysters! These were a good mouthful, really juicy, and they were generous with the sauces. 4. Everything we ordered was delicious. The tuna ceviche was well-balanced with just the right amount of acidity and a touch of heat. The thing that impressed me most of all was the attention of detail paid to the fine cubes of tuna - no tendon or stringy bits. Beautiful knife work in a dish that otherwise could have relied on everything else going on to hide sloppy cuts. The salad of mozz, figs, arugula, and summer heirloom tomatoes was beautifully presented and generous on all of the ingredients. The only thing I might not order again was the quesadilla - the cheetos did not add much. It's really obvious from all these dishes that someone is paying attention in the kitchen and sending out quality. 5. Definitely get the fried cauliflower and duck buns. These were not the traditional fully enclosed buns that I grew up eating but the Momofuku-style ones. Though the cauliflower one wowed on the first bite, I preferred the duck for how the flavors and textures grew as you kept eating. Our waiter was awesome! When we considered whether to add a burger to the meal, he told us we had ordered enough food. Appreciate the honesty, instead of trying to upsell us with more dishes. Parking: there's a muni lot just across the street (think it's marked as #2 on the map) with a two-hour limit during the weekdays and no limit on the weekends. Be careful about the crosswalk though. There's no yield sign and cars will just plow right through. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
One of the best things I've eaten in MA. Flavors were spot on everywhere. Textures were spot on. Mussels were awesome. Tacos were amazing. Bao's were impressive. The ambiance is nice. Staff super nice. Will definitely come back. P.S. make reservations. read more
3 years ago
A 3.5. Typical I don't round up but the innovation and service enthusiasm tipped the scale upwards. I love the old building and the motif. A group of 4, we started with the Burrato. 4 tasty pieces of bread like pancakes with figs. The portion was small, as were all the dishes, offering only a taste when shared. We got 4 shareable. The scallops, short ribs, gnocchi and a cheeseburger ( which was tough to quarter). All were tasty, innovative in style and presentation, and small. The scallops dish offered one per person. The short ribs in a kimci with broth was so tasty the broth could not be wasted. We were still hungry and had room for the Irish sticky pudding and the caramel apple crumble. I liked the Irish pudding a lot, a fluffy cake much lighter then it looked. With cocktails (2 each) the tab was about $280 with tip, $140 per couple. read more
3 years ago
Had a great experience at Brighton Bodega! Came here on a weeknight with a friend for dinner. The ambiance was cool and the food was even better. We were seated right away around 6:30. We started off with drinks; I ordered the La Cura cocktail. I was hoping for a sweet drink which this was not really~ however I still enjoyed it. My friend got one of the drink specials for taco Tuesday and it looked so pretty! I just forget what it was called unfortunately. The food was surprisingly very delicious! I wasn't sure what to expect for a casual spot like this, and was also a little confused about whether this was an Asian or Mexican place but I was pleasantly surprised with this fusion. The cauliflower steam buns were so yummy, the korean fried cauliflower was crunchy and the sauce was a great touch. Highly recommend this dish. I also would recommend the gnocchi~ the texture and flavoring were so on point. The teriyaki dish was yummy too just wasn't my favorite of the three. These filled the two of us up and were just right. Overall, I had a great experience at this place and would certainly go back! read more
Such a great spot in Brighton for some delicious food! It's kind of a weird restaurant concept- food from all different cuisines brought to you whenever it's ready. But we love it. Everything I have eaten here has been absolutely delicious, from Indian to Mexican to Italian. The menu changes regularly, which is nice so you don't end up always eating the same things. Cocktails are also delicious. My one complaint is that the two tops are not quite big enough for all the food you end up with at once. I could use a little more space. But otherwise a wonderful meal. read more
1 year ago
If you're looking for a restaurant with a variety of options, this is the place to go. They mostly serve tapa style dishes, except for a few which were more individual entrees. My friends and I ended up getting a bunch of dishes to share. Here are the standouts for me: Confit Duck Steam Buns ($16) Comes with 3 buns per order. The duck was the star - it was crispy and extremely flavorful. The pickled cucumber cut the richness of the duck and added some freshness and the hoi sin sauce added some sweetness. Dijon and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb ($36) The lamb was absolutely delicious, especially when paired with the mint jelly. It was well seasoned and very tender. The Au Gratin Potato was an outstanding side dish. It was creamy, rich and velvety. Double Bacon Cheeseburger ($16) One of my friends got this for himself and as a burger guy, he'd rate this 10 out of 10. The portion is huge and it comes with a bowl of curly fries on the side. Overall, we enjoyed most of the dishes we got. The only dishes we probably wouldn't get again were Nashville Chicken Steam Buns (the buttermilk ranch on top of the chicken tasted more like mayo so it was an odd combination) and A Couple Of Lobster Rolls (small portion for $27 - comes with 2 rolls but each roll is half the size of a regular roll so you're basically only getting 1 lobster roll). Other than that, all the other dishes were great. I love that their menu has a mix of everything so everyone is bound to find something that they'd enjoy. read more
Brighton Bodega is one of the spots that's great for meeting up with friends, share an appy or two with drinks! The around-the-world-influenced menu consists of raw bar, charcuterie, steam buns, and creative small plates selections from meat, seafood, or vegetables. It's a nice-looking industrial-style space, bar in the front, followed by the dining room and outdoor seatings. Street parking around here is tricky but there are side streets. Foie Gras Wild Mushroom Fondue- Truffle cream served with grilled bread on an iron skillet. It was rich, cheesy, and oily. I liked it and it's good as an appetizer to share. There were mushroom slices and the foie gras was identifiable. And they were nice enough to bring out more bread! Old Fashioned- Unfortunately, this tasted watered down to the point where the whisky flavor was not present. Overall Service: The hostess was excellent and welcoming! Everyone here was busy including our bartender and he checked in when he can. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other plates! read more
1 year ago
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