I really want to love Charlie's but it has missed the mark the last few visits. I stopped in last…read moreweekend for a few drinks and the bartender was far from inviting (not rude but cold and uninviting) and the manager/maybe owner spent the night sitting at the bar drinking with a regular. The food was fine, nothing that I would go out of my way for. I will say the building is very nice and is rich in history.

June 25 went for early lunch Clam chowder was hardly warm…read moreand very salty. Disappointing for a New England eatery. Haddock was decent portion but dry to point of ruined.The burgers the young boys in party had were good sized and tasty. Service was excellent, prices were fair. Will go again but not as a plan but more like drive by "wanna go in?" spur of moment.

Eat and dash diner . It was a nice day when we went so we sat at the picnic table under an umbrella…read moreand had our burger and patty melt lunches . The patty melt was on their secret menu and my wife still raves about it 2 months later . I had the cowboy burger with jalapeños and a house made sauce and a fried egg . It was the first burger I've ever had with an egg and as the saying goes " where has that been all my life ?" . The meals come with fries and a drink and those fries are the real deal . The food was fresh and delicious and the lady's love doing what they are doing . Hands down a great place for a great deal on really good food .

Just had the best patty melt! the fries are hand cut real potatoes! Highly recommend this little…read moreplace if you want a really great burger!! Will go back again to try their other offerings!

The Clam Box delivers exactly what you hope for in a New England seafood stop--crispy fried clams,…read moreperfectly cooked shrimp, and a lobster roll that's fresh, buttery, and generous. The french fries hold their own too. The remodel is beautiful--bright, clean, and the boat-inspired bar adds a fun touch. It's an order-at-the-counter setup with friendly, upbeat staff that make the place feel welcoming and relaxed. Yes, it's a bit on the pricey side, but it's seafood done right, and everything I've tried has been well worth it. Bonus: their ice cream menu is massive and consistently delicious. A real gem for casual coastal fare inland.

Amazing food with a lot of choices on the menu. This is a well put together restaurant with cute…read moredecor and very friendly staff.

My wife and I have driven by 308 Lakeside several times when visiting East Brookfield and have…read moretalked about stopping but for whatever reason did not. Today was "date night" so when look for a new place to checkout 308 Lakeside made the list, after reading a recent article on social media about new owners, we decided to stop for a late Sunday lunch. Once we found a place to park (parking is a challenge as they are victim of their own success so be prepared) We were greeted pleasantly by the hostess and promptly seated. They had a duet performing live music of pop covers. We were seated along the window overlooking Lake Lashaway. Nice view! Our server, Payton was very helpful and patient as this was our first time. Jessica the manager stopped by the table to check on us and introduce herself, after a nice conversation about this being our first time and the article highlighting the new owner, Payton returned with our beverages (raspberry tea, root beer and water). We ordered as a starter potato skins. In due course they were brought. These potato skins had a lot of potato still in the skins- making them the perfect carrier for the generous amount of cheese and bacon. Served with sour cream. Delicious! By this time we were ready to order. I ordered the French dip with fries. This is one of my favorite sandwiches and is a rarity these days. My wife ordered the stuffed portobello mushroom and house side salad. I also the limited menu item pretzel sticks, and a bowl of their chili to share with my wife. Payton was good to check on us and keep us hydrated. After a bit of time since we ordered (nearly an hour) Jessica came over and apologized for the delay and said the food would be out shortly, and comped us a dessert. The reason was totally out of their control and has no bearing on this review. One of the kitchen staff had an immediate family member pass away, leaving the kitchen short handed. It was gracious of Jessica to comp a dessert, we weren't in any hurry it being date night. The food was delivered as promised and exceeded expectations. I have to say the French dip was a solid #3 on my top ten list of French dips I have enjoyed in my lifetime. (#1 Rio Rico Resort in 1978 AZ, #2 The Colonial Restaurant in 1974 CT) My wife's portobello mushroom was one of the best she has had (being allergic to seafood and knowing her tastes I trust her review). The chili was good and we ended up bringing home. We would make the drive just for the chili. Pretzel sticks were server hot and were very light. The mustard base dipping sauce was some of the best we have enjoyed and perfectly suited for the pretzel sticks. For dessert we shared a piece of blueberry carrot cake with whipped cream. It was a delicious ending to our meal and first visit. The only detractors was the parking which I am not sure they can do much about (only a single handicapped space), we ended having to park up the road; and a tidying up- the men's room while the fixtures were clean, the floor has layers of soil from being mopped with dirty water (easy to rectify with occasional professional cleaning) and a partial beer bottle was left on top of the towel dispenser. In the room we were seated in, the acoustic ceiling panels just need a good dusting. Like a said those are but minor observations. The food was some of the best around and the service equally a standout. Highly recommend 308 Lakeside. We will definitely be back.

After some fun and rewarding apple picking at Ragged Hill Orchard, we headed to 308 Lakeside for…read morelunch. It's about 10 minutes away, and we had reserved a table for 12:30 p.m. in case they were busy. The lake views caught our attention as soon as we walked in. Large, nearly floor-to-ceiling windows face the water, and there's also a good-sized outdoor deck. It was a quiet afternoon and the friendly hostess let us choose a table, so we picked one by the window. The shaded deck seemed like it might be a little too cool on this fall day. We looked over the summer specials, daily specials, and half-priced appetizer menus before ordering a grilled Reuben with regular fries, a French dip with sweet potato fries, iced tea, and water with lemon. The regular fries were excellent: hot and crispy. The sweet potato fries were tasty but a little limp. The Reuben was served hot, with tender pastrami. It wasn't an outstanding Reuben, but it was good. The French dip was disappointing. The meat was tough, perhaps because it was sliced too thick, and the au jus was bland. Service was slow and inconsistent. Our waitress checked on us a couple of times but then disappeared. We eventually flagged her down for the check, but when it took a long time for her to return to process it. So we found the hostess who processed it quickly and cheerfully. Overall, it was a three-star lunch. The lake view was the highlight; the food and service were mixed.

Friendly staff, clean picnic tables. Quick classic drive in faire. We ordered the pick 2 with…read morehaddock and jumbo shrimp (fries) and a side of onion rings. It was plenty of food for 2 of us to eat. We'll cooked, lightly battered. The coleslaw also wasn't bad- not dry- not soupy and had flavor. We will definitely stop again!

They have really went down hill... when visiting this past summer it is noted that staff is…read moreinattentive, and not friendly. Ice cream is always semi melted when it comes out of the window. Used to be my favorite place to come for ice cream, but now I'd rather drive 50 minutes to bucks soft serve to get real quality ice cream and service. Sad that all the ice cream places near us now will be owed and operated by these people (clam box, Howard's and Janine's)

Went for lunch, the place is small and clean. Seemed to be only one waitress, who was very nice…read more Food was fast, and was good. Just seemed to be a bit expensive but everything is nowadays.

My first time back since the new owners took over. It was still very loud inside even though we…read morearrived on the earlier side for dinner the bar was pretty full already. Maybe with some rugs layed down it would help the noise? The name and the vision inside don't match, nothing really special to see inside. I ordered nachos as my meal last night, they looked yummy but once I started eating i realized that the chips were very toasted from the oven and crispy and any specks of cheese were dried and burned into the chips (see photo). Not until I dug to the bottom did I find any cheese. Really I could have just done that at home. I didn't send it back because my husband & daughters meals were there and they were enjoying and didn't want theirs to become cold. Being our second time trying the restaurant we decided we wouldn't make it a third. The waitstaff were very pleasant and attentive.

This is for the Spencer location…read more This is a small place located across from the Post Office. There is about a dozen or so tables inside and a bar seating for about 5 people. I've only gone in for Take out/Pick up, so I can't comment on service or drinks. The food is, O.K., not horrible either. One step up from mediocre, depending on what you order. I usually get the chix parm. First few times they were skimpy on the red sauce, so I ordered a side of it and of course didn't need it. May had been the opposite had I not requested. I have no complaints of my dinner. It's good, but NOT fantastic. My mom got the Broiled Haddock, she complained it had to much crumbs and seasoning, and was dried out. My wife got the Boneless Buffalo Wings. She didn't realize that the Buffalo sauce is ALREADY on the chix, she though it would come as a dipping sauce. One should request it in the side so the chix will stay crispy. Trying one, it tasted like it could have used a little more time in the fryer. Spencer is a tough place to have a small business. Connect prices are reasonable, and the food isn't bad. But definitely has room for improvement.

This is for the NB location. I've been a handful of times now over the last year or so, and…read morealthough I don't love the vibe in there, the food is very very good! They also serve a homemade focaccia bread with dipping oil that is drooooool worthy. I recommend trying the meatball appetizer, four huge delicious meatballs for a great price. The sauce is delicious. The portions all around are large, too. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!

Ronnie's never fails. I went for my twice (maybe) yearly clams and scallops and they were fantastic…read moreas always. The food is fresh and quality. You're in and out and if you choose to eat in (which I admittedly have not for a while), the place is spotless.

Expensive for fast food. It is good but the price like everywhere right now is high.read more

Mexicali delivers solid Tex-Mex consistently. It's one of the only places around for this cuisine…read morebut it's always presented well. Service is great and the place is always very clean.

This is the closest place to me that has Mexican food that seems close to authentic at a quality…read morebeyond any of the bigger chains. The chips are thick and the salsa has fresh flavors that speak to much fresher preparation. I got the mexicali burrito for my main meal and was very happy with the ingredients and portions. Nachos are also my favorite of the appetizers. The deep fried ice cream is my favorite dessert here, but the dessert burrito was also very satisfying. The environment is bright and vibrant and the booths are large enough for a small party. The music was at a suitable volume and the staff are wonderful.