We came here twice because it was an amazing experience. The first time we entered (wait by…read moredoor/come early) My hubby and i knew we were coming back with our newly legal-age daughter to buy her, her first drink from us. Night one we had an old fashion & the knee deep in passenger seat--both top notch! I paid more for my old fashioned earlier at the Ritz--this one was way better! With our daughter we had almost the rest of the menu: tropic like its hot, dirty gin martini, sour smash (gin) then mahattan, espresso martini & dirty shirley float. And she sent us celebratory house daiquiri shots with a bday candle. This is our new "go to" place. Emily & her team (Becca & India) were awesome hosts & helped us celebrate & remember this moment.

My steak tartare was good and my friend enjoyed her salad but OMG the drinks. This is a place you…read morego for drinks. I'll be back!

Wowza! This crazy, fun restaurant knocked my socks off. I thought it couldn't get any better than…read moreMahaniyom, but Merai takes both the food and the dining experience to another level. We loved the music, lively atmosphere, and fantastic service as much as the killer food. The menu features an entire page of imaginative cocktails, each artfully prepared and presented. The Strawberry Cheesecake is one of Merai's signatures, and it actually looks like a slice of strawberry cheesecake. We started with the beautifully presented Golden beet salad, which was bursting with flavor from the Thai chili jam dressing, followed by the Grilled Caulilini. Similar to broccolini but from the cauliflower family, it was grilled and served with tomato-tomatillo relish, fish sauce, and finely grated Parmesan. We took the bartender's advice and ordered the signature Hot Dog, made with spicy krapow sausage and served in a toasted bun with salted egg yolk mayo and caramelized basil. I rarely eat meat, but I had to make an exception to try it, and it did not disappoint. I'm not usually a fan of fried food or rice, but I was persuaded to try the Chicken Rice, and all I can say is WOW! Chicken legs are stuffed with garlic rice and fried with caramelized fish sauce, creating a sweet, sticky, and utterly delicious crispy exterior. The chicken must be eaten by hand, and it was truly finger-licking good. I can't recommend Merai highly enough and will definitely be back. It's a small space with both bar and table seating, so your best bet is to reserve ahead.

This was my second time here and it was just as good! The service, food and ambiance are all…read moreamazing! The chicken rice was my favorite dish but the toffee cake was a close close second. I'd highly recommend Merai!

The food is amazing! A lot of people mentioned about the crab fried rice but I don't love it as…read moremuch because of too little crab! From the 2-3 times I've been here, I had to add shrimp to this dish as well! I love the pad thai and I am not really a pad thai person! I also love the pork cheeks here! The service was great! Busy place!

Mahaniyom is a wonderful and welcomed addition to the growing Thai stronghold in Boston. Unique…read moreThai-style tapas and small entrees that are perfect for sharing. My family and I walked in aroud 5:15 on a Sunday night and walked in for dinner service at the bar. Although we didn't get drinks, we did feast on several items. Pomelo salad was light and unique for Boston Thai food, the crab fried rice was filled with plump and fresh crab meat, the beef panang had a deep flavor with tender meat, and the crab curry was so fun to dip the rice noodles into. For 3 people, these dishes were considered 3 "big" tapas and 1 "small" tapa and were enough to fill us up. Although I did have my eye on the branzino for the longest time...which I will come back for Would love to try their sister restaurant, Merai, which is just next door and currently hosts one of my favorite Boston-based pop-ups, Newbery Street which does Thai-style coffee/matcha and salt bread.

Came from out of town and decided to check this place out…read more Started off with their sourdough. The butter on this thing was delicious! Highly recommend. Then we had a margharita pizza and some pasta. The pasta was tasty (got the sausage bucatini) but the pizza was FANTASTIC. It was perfectly cooked. I'm not kidding when I say it's one of the best pizzas I've had. We came on a Friday at 5ish and there were plenty of seats although we did have a reservation. Interior is beautiful. Perfect for a date night, dinner with a friend, or bringing your family. Kelcey was our server and she was fantastic (and was really good with kids!). Can't comment on parking as we walked there. HIGHLY recommend this place and hope to come back when we visit next.

Was in Boston for work and ended up at Prairie Fire in Brookline -- so glad I did…read more Sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful right away -- recommended the malloreddus and suggested a red wine to go with it. Both were spot on. The pasta had this rich tomato sauce with burrata on top, really hearty and delicious. The wine pairing made it even better. Also got the oysters which were phenomenal. Honestly the bartenders made the whole night. Friendly, knew their stuff, and made a solo work trip dinner actually fun. Really nice vibe inside and will definitely be back next time I'm in Boston.

Food was good, fresh, spice level and aroma also right. Not…read morebusy at all, service was also good.

Went to this restaurant as in walking distance in Brookline. This is an apparently elevated Indian…read morefood restaurant. The food was interesting, the saag was blended to smoother creamy sauce with a hint of mushroom or truffle which was unexpected. The food was generally too spicy hot for mild. We are glad we didn't order spicier. naan was delicious. Salad was huge - enough for four to six people. Food tasted good. Good presentation. Staff could work on clearing plates earlier or using smaller plates. The table was absolutely cluttered unnecessarily. A few things stood out as questionable. Our waiter seemed a little spacy. Order didn't go in on time and then also forgot details. So maybe our food was spicier bc he forgot that we ordered mild. Also, I noticed water dripping from the kitchen ceiling and this kind of took away my appetite. Staff very apologetic for delays in our food order.

Got the bangers and mash and the shepherd's pie. Both were delicious but the filling on the…read moreshepherds pie was so tasty. Also definitely get the fried pickles!! The waitress had to move us to a new table due to trivia night but was very kind about it and also noticed the table was wobbly and had an immediate fix ready to go. I loved looking at the murals and the ambiance was nice. It was clearly a range of all ages there, but Trivia on wednesdays seems like it gets packed! We will have to come back for it.

Friendly traditional Irish pub between Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village. It has a large bar…read moreproviding wonderful service and great craic. The food is very good and at a good value. It has become a go-to when visiting our son who lives nearby. The ceasar salad has a balanced dressing and the steak tips are tender, cooked perfectly to order. The steak tips are exceptional. The clam chowder was very good. The buffalo chicken wings are classically cooked a medium heat served with fresh veggies. Of course, the Guinness is fresh with a good selection of beers. TVs with local sports. Great place to stop before heading into the Red Sox a T ride away.

Stopped here after the Red Soxs game and might have found our new place to get some good food and…read moresome ice cold beers & drinks for some great prices. Service was absolutely stellar and loved all the Irish decor, especially the Irish hurly & jersey! We will be back!

I came for a quick dinner before seeing a movie and thought it was average. Definitely better as a…read morebar than a destination for a meal. The chicken wings were ok. The fish and chips was better. Our server wasn't helpful at all and laughed when we asked about the wings saying - I don't know I'm not the chef. The drinks weren't great either - if I come back it will be just for a mixed drink not a cocktail

Fantastic little spot! The host/server is most certainly the highlight of my review. She was…read morecheery, hospitable, and informative during both our wait and our service. We waited about 20 mins for a table for 2 on a Thursday evening, but that felt like no issue with the level of service she provided us. She checked in with us, provided updates, and was just splendid to interact with! Once inside, I throughly enjoyed my cocktail and the snacks we ordered. No complaints!

I hosted my 30th birthday party at Barlette and had the greatest night. Between the private party…read more(and having visited Barlette on multiple occasions now), I can confidently say every drink on the menu is a winner. The snacks hit the spot, and the music and ambiance are perfect. I was able to enjoy the night while the Barlette team took care of all the behind the scenes details. I brought in pizza and cake and they helped with set up/clean up, and I was able to connect my phone to their speakers and play my own music. Whether you are visiting for a night out or hosting a private event at Barlette, I cannot recommend it enough!! Such a gem in Brookline.

Came to get some drinks and they delivered!!…read more Very taste and refreshing drinks with a very laidback vibe. Staff is very friendly and accommodating! Definitely will hit this place up again to try some more drinks!

Definitely make a reservation, this place was very lively when we got there for our 6pm saturday…read morereservation. The seating is mostly tables and there were also a few people at the bar who seemed to be waiting for tables. We got the following: peruvian sunkiss, tahini colada, bossa nova, pal viper, bocadillo sour. The peruvian sunkiss was so refreshing. The Tahini colada was non-alcoholic and my friend really enjoyed it. Didn't get to taste the other drinks but everyone at our table enjoyed them! We unfortunately were only there for drinks but I would love to try their food next time because all the dishes looked and smelled so good.

Said yes to the bread. Had the olive oil served on a plate by itself - superb…read more The flat bread pizza is insane. I would go back just for that - crispy + slicing with scissors adds a whole other feel to it. I feel in control of my flatbread. Calamari was good but I'd choose the flatbread over anything. Can't go wrong with fig, goat cheese, and prosciutto. Emma didn't like the dill on there but I didn't mind. Enjoyed with a nice glass of white wine while we dined outside.

Had such a great experience at Bar Cino! The interior is so cute and the service was truly amazing…read morefrom start to finish. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, but it's super convenient to get to via the Green Line, which made it easy overall. For food, everything was delicious: The Romaine & Kale Caesar was good, though I wish it had whole anchovies for a little extra punch. The prosciutto bruschetta was incredible, definitely a standout. The crispy cauliflower was my favorite dish of the night, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The rigatoni bolognese was solid and comforting. The Chianti-Marsala braised beef short rib was insanely tender and cooked perfectly (just wish there were a few more mushrooms!). Also have to mention the dirty martini was so good. Overall, such a great spot with a fun vibe, amazing service, and really tasty food. I'll definitely be back!