Our daughter was at recent conference in Lowell and this place was right across the street from the convention center, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. At first it seemed a bit fancy with white tablecloths and nice silverware, but upon entering you could tell that the atmosphere was laid back! My wife ordered the prime rib and she loved it! It was so BIG, she could not finish. I had the steak tips and the were phenomenal. This is a Texan saying this about Northern beef!!! My favorite was the grilled watermelon salad. YES, grilled watermelon...it was superb!! Our server, who's name I forgot, was super attentive and very informative about the community. He even gave us a personal tour of the upstairs after dinner! The prices were moderate...and I would definitely go back! read more

Just had a wonderful evening at cobblestones. Great dining room. Elegant and nice. Fabulous food..Manager was wonderful to my 2 children. Also, the bar is great, too! read more

Bartender was very nice. The drinks are great. However , It was very dead (Sunday night we were the only people at the bar) but still the wings and chicken tenders we ordered took about 20 mins. read more

The service here is good. Very friendly staff, except for one woman. We came for brunch and I ended up being disappointed with what I ordered. I ordered the steak tips and eggs. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium, but after cutting into the meat, I found that it was barely cooked at all. The eggs were covered in cheese. So much so that I couldn't eat half of them because I felt like I was just biting into cheese. I definitely wouldn't recommend this dish. I was with a large party however, and I heard relatively good things about most of the food that was ordered. read more

This was one of my favorite restaurants. Great bar, atmosphere and excellent staff. The kitchen however, not so good. Bolognese was great but scallops were not fresh (sent back) any we even sent back desert; blond brownie was dry and tasteless. We may try again but there are much better restaurant choices out there. Too bad we have been coming here for for years. Miss the days when Scott, the owner, was present. read more

Booked a last minute reservation for 9 on Saturday evening. We were promptly greeted & escorted to our seats when we arrived. That's where the good stopped. The restaurant was not full. Not even close. The waitress came to the table and asked if we wanted water, but wouldn't take drink orders. Then we didn't see her- or the water for 5 minutes. When she returned, she took drink orders, but said she would be back to give us the specials. 10 minutes later 2 of the 3 ordered drinks arrived. She apologized that the bar was busy and ran off again. 10 minutes later the 3rd drink arrived and she took an appetizer order. Apps arrived, but the waitress didn't reappear until they were almost done. Then she read the specials- including an appetizer special that she hadn't told us about prior to ordering/eating the apps. We went around the table ordering.... first person ordered a steak, but the waitress was "so sorry the kitchen is out of mashed potatoes. Would you like fries with your steak?". Next person orders prime rib. "I'm so sorry, the kitchen is out of prime rib. Would you like a steak instead?" But then they ran out of Brussels sprouts. So, "would it be ok if you had a vegetable medley instead of Brussels sprouts?". Craziness! All orders in, we wait.... and wait. With barely a peep from our waitress except for her sporadic "im so sorry, it's just that the kitchen is slammed. Your food will be out in a minute" visits. The first 3 dishes arrived. 2 minutes later the next 3 dishes arrived. Then-- nothing. Again an apology for the delay. Well, first 6 dishes were getting cold so we started. 7 minutes passed and the last 3 dishes appeared. I suspect the waitress forgot to order them. Food in general, was just ok. Certainly not worth the prices. Dessert we ordered at the same time as some cappuccinos. But, they were out of creme brûlée. She didn't tell us this when handing our party of 9 the only 2 dessert menus that were left in the building. If you know something is not available, why not tell us ahead of time?? One disappointment after another. And no compensation from management for this. Bad customer service. read more

I returned again the other day and besides a great selection of beer, they have an amazing selection of cocktails. The buttered rum cocktail was the perfect way to warm myself up in the bitter cold weather. I treated myself to their scallops. They were perfectly cooked and tender. The service is always good and I love the intimate ambiance there. read more

You pay high-end prices for mediocre food. Step it up guys!

We have been there twice now. Once just the wife and I before going to the arena for a hockey game. The second time was with a party of 6. Both times the waiter & waitress were fantastic. Just their performance alone will get us to go back again. They were very sensitive to a gluten dietary restriction and were able to find out food ingredients. There was not one complaint about the food on either visit. My only reason for the 4 stars and not five is the price. I think that the prices are just a bit on the high side. read more

Went there for the first time on a Saturday night. We don't usually go out, but decided to splurge and get a good steak. When we arrived, I ordered an espresso martini and my girlfriend ordered a glass of sangria. The drink menu makes it a point to state that the martinis are "DOUBLES," so I was expecting something large. It was the standard size, in a standard size martini glass. Nothing double about it. It also arrived at the table w/ a big chunk of ice in it! WTF! Apparently, using the bar strainer is too difficult to master. As for the taste, I rate it a 3 out of 10. It tasted like yesterday's espresso w/ a shot of vodka in it. It had a bitter note to it, like espresso has, but it was more pronounced. I've had much better. For $11, I was expecting a more pleasant experience. For an appetizer, we ordered the wild mushroom flatbread. It was good. Not an "Oh Wow!" moment, but good. That ended up being the high point of the dinner. I also ordered a garden salad with balsamic vinegrette dressing. The actual salad wasn't bad. The lettuce was crisp, the cucumbers were good, the two slices of tomato weren't mushy. The biggest letdown was the vinegrette dressing. It just fizzled. The first taste starts off good, but goes flat almost instantly. The expectation was a tang of vinegar, but it never shows up and the rest of the ingredients in the dressing get completely lost after the weak, initial start. Even the lettuce starts to overpower the dressing. Now for the main course, we both ordered the filet mingon and crab cake. I ordered mine medium rare. My date ordered hers medium. Both had bernaise sauce. I also had a side of zuchinni. She had the baked potato. When they arrived, everything was just warm. Not hot,. Warm. This included the potato, which tend to hold their heat quite well. As for the steak, the bernaise sauce was not visible. I've never had fresh bernaise sauce just melt away, but that's what this looked like it did. A bit of the tarragon flavor was there, but it looked more like tarragon butter than bernaise sauce. They also tried to fancy it up with some fresh tomato chunks. Bad choice. The acid from the tomatoes cuts through any remaining bernaise/tarragon flavor. Once I cut into the fillet, it was cooked medium to medium well. It was light pink in the center. More of a medium well in my book. Definitely not the medium rare that I had ordered. On to the seafood. The crab cake wasn't anything to write home about. It was better than those frozen pre-made excuses for a crab cake, but it was more bread and mush than crab. Definitely not on par with a real crab cake. The taste was unmemorable. As for the sides, the zucchini was wonderful. Perfectly seasoned w/ butter, salt, and a bit of pepper. Cooked enough to be soft, but with a bit of crunch as well. My girlfriend's potato was mediocre. It was hard / "al dente" in many areas, and was just warm. Also, the sour cream was just plopped on it. So overall, a letdown. The meal had no real highlights. The flatbread was good, and my zuchinni was great, but that was it. Nothing really memorable. Especially for the price. The service was less than average as well. The waitress never checked on us after the entree was served. Based on our experience, the resturant didn't live up to the reputation and expectations. read more

I had an Open Table voucher and Cobblestones is a participant so I took my 5 year old on a lunch date this summer. We sat on the casual bar side on the counter height tables and our waitress was very nice and inviting. My son had the usual chicken tenders.. he said it was fancy! He enjoyed it and I had the special that day which was some sort of steak sub which was flavorful. It was overall a good experience and good American cuisine. Parking: limited in front of restaurant or street parking Downtown. read more

Cajun blackened prime rib delicious!

This is the center of history in Downtown Lowell. Place is excellent and they also opened Moonstone's in Chelmsford Ma. Both are excellent.

From the moment I walked into this restaurant I knew I was going to have a great experience here. The ambiance and decor felt very upscale yet comfortable. The staff was terrific - the greeter was very pleasant and welcoming and our waitress was efficient and delightful. The food was terrific, and for a reasonable price. There is a great selection of beers and drinks, and I particularly appreciated their decision to only serve domestic beers. The menu had a few jokes hidden in it, which added to the comfortable but still upscale feel of the place. I can't wait for the next time I'll go back! read more

I love this place. It has sentimental value, as it was my boyfriend's and my first date. We usually go back for valentines day. I won the m&m in the jar count contest and got a free meal at moonstones!!!! They have an adult version of Mac and cheese and delicious chicken Marsala. During the folk festival the have reggae and rum runners!!! Yum. read more

Great service and delicious food (tater tots on a salad? Yes please!) Went there during a busy part of Lowell folk fest Saturday night and everything went so smoothly! They even found a quiet spot for me to nurse my baby in privacy, since the bathroom was busy and without seating- A+ in my book! Our server Hayley was wonderful! Would definitely recommend. read more

I called on a Thursday afternoon for a Friday night reservation for a huge party. There was a large event in town, and they were able to accommodate us. The food was great, the service was impeccable and we had a great time! I would recommend them to anyone. read more

The service is great, appetizers are delicious but the food is so so, doesn't have much taste for what you'd expect from such a fancy place. Would maybe try again if I'm in the area read more

Been here a few times and liked it! Sadly my last visit here was disappointing. I went for Sunday brunch, I was certainly younger amongst the crowd and that was definitely held against me as it took the waiter 20mins to greet my guest and I and bring us waters. I decided to get the fried chicken and bacon waffles, I however, do not eat bacon and asked to have it taken out. We received are food and no drink refills about an hour into our visit. No problem there I understand it was busy, I was very disappointed to see that the chicken and waffles was two fast food looking chicken tenders on top of one thin waffle. Our waiter seemed to be much more engaged with the tables around us, as we only saw him next when it was time to get the bill. I noticed we had been charged 17.99 for the 12.99 chicken and waffles. I thought it was a mistake so I brought it to the waiters attention. He told me that because I didn't want bacon he had to charge me separate for the waffle and for the chicken. I didn't understand the logic and wished that he had gave me this ridiculous explanation when I was ordering it. I asked to see the manager, and the waiter left the table for about 15min only to return and tell me that no changes will be made to the bill and that the manager was not going to come out. read more

Cobblestones is in the heart of Lowell and is always a great choice for dinner. I enjoy their asparagus a lot and a lot of the other vegetables. We always choose a different appetizer, but they're all great. For dinner the menu seems to always please whoever we dine with because all of the food is really good. After your meal, they give you a nice minty chocolate and it is the perfect way to end a nice meal. read more

Creative chef, fantastic food, the best waiters. Most romantic restaurant in Lowell. Waiting by the real fire, treating you love to their extensive and brilliant bar. And save your pace to the dessert menu.... Great to share. It is expensive, but for the class of restaurant it is, its worth every penny. read more

I've never written an internet review before, but I thought that my experience at Cobblestones last night was worth the effort. We went for a family celebration, and tried a number of appetizers, salads, entrees, and deserts. I have to say that they were all great, but I have to single out the raw oyster appetizer as something special, and something I would recommend. The absolute star of the show, however, was the Bacon Macaroni and Cheese. This dish was comfort food taken to the extreme, and I defy anybody to taste this and any say it was not satisfying , no matter what age. At our table we had beef, seafood, and vegetarian dishes, and then were all wonderful. I highly recommend this place, you will love the food. read more

We ate there New Years Eve 2011... Plus's: - Waitress Felecia was great. knew her stuff, couldn't help enough, friendly, very available. - entree was very good, we always gets the filet ! - deserts, excellent Minus's: - expensive $$$$$$ for two w/o alcohol 120.00!! - ordered salad w/o anchovies, could tell all they did was remove the anchovies from existing salad, could still taste the fish...yuck! - decor could use some upgrades, ambience also..for a New Years Eve kinda dull..but maybe some folks liked the quiet.... I'd still go back...never had a "bad" meal there...wonder if thelr sister eatery "Moonstones" in Chelmsford is good? 4 star due mainly to service..... read more

Cool place, very historical. Big menu selection. Pretzel app yummy, Caesar salad yummy, Prime Rib ok, had a lot of fat on it. Parking very tight. read more

Went out for a small company event and this was my first time there. The apps were good, awesome oyster selection to say the least. Good wait service, very attentive to our requests. The skillet of cauliflower au grautin was a good choice for the vegetable too. Food in the rest of the party was good, but I have to ask, how difficult is it to cook a Fillet medium-rare? My fillet came out well, no red present in the meat. It was a good thing that it came with a sauce or else I would have had to drink a ton of water to get it down. The last thing I'm going to do in a large party is send food that is edible back, as there were 7 others. In a smaller setting I would have sent it back in a heart beat. As one of the top items on their menu, I expected much more from this establishment. read more

I don't see myself going to Cobblestones anymore. I enjoyed the handful of times I had gone, but the last two times I had gone with my mother, we didn't receive very good service. We always split a salad before our entrees when we go out, but the last 2 times we went to Cobblestones they forgot our salads, and brought our entrees out. When we would ask about the salad we ordered, both times the waitress replied "Oh, well do you want it now?" we replied "No thanks" both times, as we already had our meals in front of us it was pointless. I am not picky with service, as I'm a pretty "easy" customer who doesn't require much attention, but I would at least like my food that I order. Going to be trying new places from now on. read more

My friend and I each ordered a lobster slider and we split the Cobbleskins. Slider had good fresh lobster but was way too small for $9. The skins were awful. Way too dry. I still will give 3 stars because I've had some good meals here. The crabcake sandwich is excellent. So are the short ribs. Service is decent but they try to push the craft beer on you a little too much. read more

good food here, the only time I left unhappy was during the blizzard a few months ago, the stairs were not cleaned or had any salt on them & I took a dive down them and my leg was cut. I was embarrassed so I scurried off but now I have a scar to remind me of that day. but I will still eat here! read more

My group of around 15 people (11 adults and some adolescents) came here. Our service was average and our food was average but pretty expensive. The main rooms were Really loud and you had to yell to speak to someone next to you. The food variety was low, But overall my party had fun and I didn't have a bad time either. I highly suggest to large groups and beer lovers. read more

Went to Seabrook NH for scallops this past weekend - they passed the ok test! Stop by Cobblestones for a quick dinner meeting - order the scallop dinner - Simply Awesome! Fresh - delicious - great presentation read more

I am really not fussy about service, but a recent visit to Cobblestones was the absolute worst I've experienced. They got NOTHING right and were so slow that we nearly missed a nearby event we were attending. The food order was completely wrong and came out in four or five shifts. My salmon burger was ice cold. The bill was completely wrong....I could go on and on, but you get the idea. Maybe it was an off night, but my wife told me that the last time she went the same thing happened. I urge the management to rethink your system: things will have to improve vastly for me to return. read more

Well, I was in the mood for a good burger. Ordered a bacon cheeseburger. Boy was I disappointed. It came out with 2 small strips of completely charred bacon. The lettuce was warm and wilted. Onion was minced and served in a condiment container. Small slice of warm tomato in there somewhere. Yikes. I really don't think we need to put up with cooks who have just given up. I mean if they can't get a burger right, would you trust the seared scallops or sirloin steak that costs $30? Nope. Anyway the Shoestring fries were good. Really Nice bartender as well and the mgr came over and apologized and offered me something else, but I didn't have enough time. read more

Went the other night and stood for like 10 mins and no one went up to us to get us a table.. and yeah they saw us standing there guess there costumer service suck! Never going back again first and last time read more

Boston feel without having to go there its local and not far from my house service is great and food blew me away!!

Went with the wife and kids before Mother's Day weekend to avoid the craziness usually associated around the holiday. Loved the old brick building and iron fence outside. The restaurant is lovely as you walk in with the fireplace and the old city atmosphere. The dining room felt a bit drab but would be lovely for lunch with some sunlight coming through the beautiful old windows. The service was friendly and solid all around. My wife joked that our server could be a little more subtle when pushing the wine and higher ticket items (she recommended lobster and filets) but I didn't really notice. The spinach artichoke dip was delicious! However, the buffalo chicken tenders while tasty looked messy. Most of the breading was falling off and the sauce was cold and thick. Our oysters didn't look plump, they looked mangled and meager. Almost tasted muddy. Plus we had to scoop out shards of shell floating around the meat. Not what you expect when you pay $20 for 6 small oysters as an appetizer. My wife raved about her New York strip, big, juicy and delicious. My baked haddock was dry and overcooked. It tasted too much of wine and the bread crumbs were bone dry. It really needed some butter to add something to it. My daughters mac and cheese was the best I've had. Not something I would normally think to get at a restaurant but you need to try it! My son's fish and chips were very overcooked and you could really taste the oil on the coating. The coating was super-thick and pancake like. The fries were soggy and reminded me of bad McDonalds fries. I was happy that they had a kids section where my youngest got chicken fingers. My oldest son got the scallops which were fresh but they were broken and not really browned. Seemed like he got the end pieces. Were got creme brulee and and chocolate pie for dessert. The chocolate pie seemed like it was a store bought thing but they kids liked it. The creme brulee was disappointing, the top looked nice but the filling was not. It was not a smooth creamy custard and had too much vanilla extract (although the menu said it was vanilla bean). I don't mind paying high prices for a good dining experience but Cobblestones just did not deliver. I felt I payed for a higher end restaurant but was getting chain- restaurant quality food. Service and atmosphere was there just not the food. And while it's not really a big deal, it just didn't feel right to have our server say bye to us outside the restaurant smoking up a storm with the other employees. Not the best picture to see as you're leaving after dinner. read more

My daughters and I had a fabulous time on "Mothers Day". The staff were very attentive and the owner made sure we were all happy. The appetizers were very good and we particularly loved all the different cheeses etc. The brunch buffet had something for all of us. The desserts were an excellent choice. We left feeling very full and very happy. The only problem was the parking situation. read more

My partner and I love Cobblestones for the great food, beer selection, ambience, and service. We've eaten there many times when visiting Lowell for the annual Jack Kerouac festival. On our last visit, I inadvertently left my credit card there and two days later (when I finally figured out where I must have left it), they had it secured and waiting for me to pick it up. I sent a thank you e-mail as a follow-up and received a courteous and prompt response directly from the owner. Highly recommended. read more

We had a dinner reservation for our anniversary. Worst experience there ever. Too busy, way too loud. Service terrible, wait for food more than an hour. When dinners came out - they weren't ours. 2 completely different meals than what we ordered. Waitress didn't even notice. When asked to speak to manager, she didn't get him. On our way out we found him. All he said was "I've only been manager here 3 weeks, sorry". Told him we'd never come back again. He said & did nothing. Beautiful, historic, charming restaurant but so screwed up on the inside. read more

Avoid!!!! Been my go to place for most of my life, until tonight. My aunt asked the owner about allowing patrons to use another bathroom b/c of festival traffic. Scott Plath was not only incredibly rude he also used inappropriate fowl language and was completely out of line. This place is not inexpensive and it is clear that Mr. Plath does not value his customers. Goodbye Cobblestones. read more

Worst Service Ever. We arrived there at around 830pm and was told the dining area was closed, even though their website says they are open until 11pm. We ended up sitting outside which was fine until the waitress barked at the host to give us a bar menu. When we asked about the oysters, we were told they were out. As we were trying to decide whether to go to their sister restaurant for the oysters, the waitress with short curly hair, walked away from us and said it didn't matter to her whether we stayed or not. We ended up just getting up and leaving after that. Who wants to sit and order with a waitress with that attitude. If we had stayed, we would've left her nothing for tip. This was the first and only time we will ever come here again. read more