In town for our 20th wedding anniversary and decided to give Earls a try. So glad we did. The food and the atmosphere were great. However, what truly made the evening extraordinary was the service. Our waitress, Jennifer, was spectacular. She took the time to walk us through the menu, made excellent recommendations, and just showed an interest in making sure our dinner was perfect. And for an extra, she provided us with a wonderful dessert on the house. Also want to make a special mention to one of the managers, Mimi. Mimi greeted us as we sat down and brought us complimentary champagne to celebrate our anniversary. She was so professional and just an overall kind soul. It is evident that she loves her job and goes out of her way to ensure all of Earls customers receive excellent service. Like I said, the food was fantastic, but the service here at Earls is second to none. Thank you both for a wonderful and memorable evening. Will definitely return and will recommend to our friends. read more

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I used to only go here to meet friends at the bar but we were in the area and we stopped by here after an appointment and it was truly worth while. It was over a month ago but I still want to review as it was a wholesome experience, every staff member that stopped by the table was full of energy and extremely nice to us and my kids. Consider we sat in the lounge area also. Our server was Amanda, and she gave recommendations and asked questions to make sure we left happy and we did! My kids did oysters and fish and chips with dessert and all was good! I had a spicy mango marg? And a pesto pasta dish and it was all good!! Amanda is a keeper and I wish I have pictures read more

Had reservations about going here because of the bad reviews, but no regrets on our end! The food was excellent and service was great! The pork chop was the best I've ever had. Chicken sandwich and steak & sushi dishes were all good. It's a very large restaurant with lots of staff and a great atmosphere. Our server was great and I failed to catch his name. Side Note: We did sit close to the food prep area and some of the workers were shouting foul language and we have a young son. I didn't mention it to anyone but hopefully management sees this and addresses it. read more

We made a reservation for Sunday brunch and were seated as soon as we arrived. Place was super busy and most tables appeared to be booked. There were many conversations happening so it was a somewhat loud and energetic vibe. Our server appeared to be in a rush to take our order but gave us a few minutes to read through the menu before placing our order. I went with steak and eggs and both my friends went with chicken and waffles. They were satisfied with their meal. My steak was cooked medium as requested but my food arrived cold. It was a good meal just wished it had been at least warm. We had difficulty catching our server's attention to re-fill drinks. But she came around fast so we could pay our bills. I understand it's a busy place and they wanted the table. Garage parking around the corner was free so that was a plus. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The tuna crispy rice was good. I def expected it to be crispier than how it came out but it was good nonetheless. Service was great. The hostess was very accommodating and helped us get a table without a rez beforehand. Very friendly. Our waitress was so sweet as well! Very attentive. The lychee martini was very good. Ambiance was nice. Def would come back! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Crispy Rice Sushi - Ahi Tuna - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Food: Calamari and birria tacos were disappointing. Would not recommend. The truffle fries were good though, 11/10. Service: Omg took forever for them to come take our orders, despite having so many staff. They were also not the most polite nor pleasant. Ambiance: Super nice, no complaints. read more

The atmosphere was bustling and it was busy but we sat at the bar and had a great time. Monday night football was on and the patrons were not a raucous sports crowd but it was still lively and a good place to take in a game. The steak and sushi was really good and while the crispy sushi rice bites didn't taste like they were fresh made the steak, fish and sauce was REALLY good. The bartenders were friendly and accommodating and made some terrific drinks for us as well. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Steak and sushi - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Food, service, atmosphere - all great! Def recommend. It's my go-to before or after a movie. :)

Recently met up with a friend for a drink around 5:30pm on a Wednesday. I wasn't expecting the bar to be as busy as it was. I couldn't find two seats together but thankfully we were able to be seated right away in a small booth. The cocktails were well crafted, especially loved that you could order a mini espresso martini as I was on the fence about having a second drink. We also shared the calamari appetizer which I enjoyed. Our server was extremely attentive. My friend and I were catching up after a long time and weren't there to have dinner, although we were there for about 3 hours. There were still empty tables during that time so we didn't feel rushed. read more

Dinner with friends here definitely went well. I was a big fan of the dumplings and truffle fries. I also got a spicy California roll which, while good, wasn't $20 good. But the atmosphere, service, and the general opinion of everyone at the table keeps it at 4 stars for me. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Spicy California Roll - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Had lunch w group of 4 and have never been so disappointed and felt so taken advantage of. 1. Warm Chardonnay (only one listed on menu). 2. Spaghetti w shrimp was literally cold for two people that ordered it. 3. Chicken and avocado salad had 2 tiny pieces of avocado that I had to search for, plenty of lettuce tho. 4. Charged a $24 service fee and 3% admin fee was added after tax and service fee!! I was told Boston restaurants started to do this due to COVID. First, you're not in Boston and second, COVID, really? 5. Waitress and hostess were lovely. read more

Visited Earls between 3-6pm when they have their happy hour menu in the bar area. Some apps and entrees are offered at a reduced price during this time- even on weekends. We had the crispy rice sushi with tuna and the shrimp and pork dumplings for $13 each. We also each had one of the $7 cocktails, I had the yuzu ginger mule, which was very tasty. The service was fast and friendly and the bar area had a nice vibe. Would definitely visit again during this time for the reduced prices. read more

I had a Don Julio on the rocks. Measured shot $18 Ridiculous Wife had a Tom Collins $16 Girl had to look it up on her phone Sounds like a dive bar move on Bar Rescue All you could taste was lime juice $44 bucks with tip for 2 drinks YIKES Had dinner with friends after our drinks. Food was amazing, Adam was excellent taking care of us. Will be back but drinking beer only. read more

Another great evening at Earl's. It was busy so we sat at one of the bars. I tried the steak and sushi combo while my wife had the cold soba noodle salad. Both dishes were great, very tasty. Our bartender was awesome, told us all about the new menu and gave us a couple sample strawberry cosmo Jell-O shots, yum!! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Steak and sushi combo while - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I feel like Earl's is just "fine". It's not bad, but it's not great. The location is pretty good and it has a decent enough variety so that anyone in your party can find something they want. On my most recent visit, I was surprised by the price of my cocktail! I got a gin martini and it was over $20 - almost as much as my entree. I expect that at a steakhouse or other high-end restaurant, but Earl's is not high-end. I got the same drink across the way at Tony C's for much lower price (and it was just as good). It also seems like they got rid of the spicy tuna roll. Why serve sushi, but get ride of the most popular kind of roll?? I'll probably come back to this location for the ease, but, after last time, I may save my drinks vibes (and sushi) for another place within Assembly. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Poke bowl - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Earl's Kitchen + Bar at Assembly Row is a great spot. Parking was easy and there's plenty to do in the area before or after your meal. I ordered the surf and turf and swapped the grilled shrimp for a crab cake -- and I'm glad I did. The crab cake was excellent, so good that next time I'll probably just order two of them. I added blackened seasoning to the filet and it was also cooked perfectly and very flavorful. Overall, a great experience with delicious food and a convenient location. I'll definitely be back! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Surf and Turf - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Had a better experience this time. Out waitress (Sarah) was very friendly, though seemed a bit flustered when we explored off-menu beverage options & the like. We ordered a smorgasbord of apps tapas style for sharing, and that worked out well. Everyone enjoyed their beverages as well. Steak frittes was delicious, as were the Korea sticky ribs. Birria tacos were a hit, we had placed a second order they were so popular. If you like tapas, they have options you can piece together. read more

Overall theme: really good drinks, friendly staff, meh food. Extensive cocktail menu and all drinks were very well made. Ordered the calamari, avocado dip, bacon burger with truffle fries, and truffle tortellini with steak. -Calamari was very light and tasty but the portion was so small it was not worth the money. -Avocado dip was okay, the corn gave it flavor but the avocado itself needed more spices. -Bacon burger and truffle fries were great. They didn't ask how I wanted the burger cooked and it came out a little too cooked for my liking but tasted good. -Again they didn't ask how I wanted the steak cooked either and it didn't have enough pink but was flavorful. My biggest bother was that the broccoli stems in the dish weren't cooked enough so they were very hard and messed with the texture of the dish. They have huge TVs surrounding the bar area but they were all playing the same channel which was airing an old NFL game instead of the current Celtics or NFL game that were actually playing that day; should definitely be more aware of daily sports games (especially Boston sports) if you're going to have those huge TVs. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Truffle tortellini with steak cooked - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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We visited Earls in Somerville and ordered the salmon sushi press and pollo tacos. It is pretty dark inside with dim lighting. The food was decent, but the sushi was mostly rice with very little salmon, and the tacos barely had any chips. I've been here before and had a better experience, so this visit felt a little disappointing. Service was just okay. Overall, it didn't live up to my previous visits or expectations. read more

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The vibes here are really nice and service was great! However the food and drinks was very mediocre for the price point. I had a passion fruit martini that tasted like just juice and their sesame noodle was so bland. The miso salmon tho was delicious. I just think for the price you pay food and drinks it needs to be up to standard. I felt like it was like "yard house" quality. The restaurant itself is super nice but not worth the $$$ for that quality. Parking is in the garage and you can get it validated for 20$ parking for up to four hours. read more

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My experiences in restaurants HAVE to be perfect. I'm sorry, with our economy I can't spend my money anywhere. This place was almost perfect. The ambience is so cute for any setting; awkward date with parents or business happy hour. The food/desserts/MOCKTAIL options are incredible. Our server was new (but kind) She put in all our apps and dinner at once and somehow my tortellini entree was still cold. You don't see pics of dinner because we all ate it too fast lol. Would highly recommend to anyone, definitely coming back for happy hour. read more

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King and Mai were absolutely AMAZING I'll definitely be back soon! Their recommendations were perfect.

Food was average and service was very slow. Went to lunch on June 22 and it wasn't very busy. It's a very nice looking restaurant and great location! read more

Went to the Somerville location today. The music was way too loud. Service was mediocre. Our entrees arrived before our drinks. Food was great! read more

Party of 4 went for advertised breakfast brunch. Server knew nothing of such a thing. Manager intervened and said they would the honor it. Eggs Benedict for 3 of us all came out cold. Sent them back. The next batch served was like warm but we ate it. BUT after returning home and looking closely at bill, Earle's tacked on a Service charge of $12.20 AND Administrative Fee of 3% total bill AND the server still asked for tip. All this was done electronically and only offer a hard copy of bill if ask. Otherwise you go home like us with hard copy of bill and find out this AND one of eggs Benedict was charged $15 and the other $18.75. Pretty devious to say the least. Never again will we go back and urge anyone who does to be diligent and look closely at your bill read more

Place is a little dim, but cute. No wait time but must've been bc we went on a weekday, service was nice. Each drink and dish took its time to get to the table. Nice cocktails. Cajun chicken was seasoned well and very juicy, cooked well without needing a sauce. Came with a good potion of potato salad. Truffle steak was cooked just like I wanted, but really nothing special, not something that wowed me for being a truffle butter steak. Just tasted like reg steak. Mash potatoes were so good I just wish there was a bit more on the plate. Broccoli was burnt. Steak on the tortellini plate came cold, pasta lukewarm. Dessert was really good would recommend. read more

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Delish. I want to take off points but it wouldn't be fair for removing some of the best items from the menu, and notably some of the most vegan options. Regardless tho the service is good. The vibes depend on what day you go. The spicy Calabrian pasta is heaven on earth for those who like a spicy creamy sauce. The pasta choice is unique and not easy to eat necessarily but delish. A hearty and generous portion! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Spicy Calabrian pasta - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Earls always treats me so good, every time I go to this specific location I always pick the bar. Started off with a Moscow mule, which is their drink of the month for only $9. It came out, chilled and particularly sweet. Then I ordered the steak frites, I love love love the salad. Followed that up with an espresso martini to pair with my cheesecake and then called it a night. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - cheesecake - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Stopped by for dinner 2 nites ago at the assembly row restaurant. There was nearby free parking in parking garage. Friendly welcoming staff. Nice big airy restaurant. We 3 shared the corn and avocado dip for appetizers. Was yummy n fresh. Had the southwest chicken salad , branzino n prime filet for dinner. Salad wax generous portions n more than enough for 2. The branzino was wax very good and so wax the filet. Topped it off w sticky toffee cake n key lime pie. Yummy. Great food. Tx u read more

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Earl's reminds me of a less good version of Hillstone, a fancy-ish chain where you can get dressed up if you want and sit in comfy booths and eat slightly elevated dishes of old classics. But whereas Hillstone had some mean drinks, the Bloody Mary I had at Earl's was one of the worst I've ever had. I'm not much for alcohol but when I do drink, I tend to always go for a Bloody Mary and this one let me down hard. We came here during a busy brunch so that could explain the drink situation. Right when the drink hit the table, I saw the problem - it was a very light shade of red. Almost pink. Barely any drink mix to speak of. No spice or pepper at all, the vaguest flavor of tomato. It was like drinking water with a slight hint of tomato. Not sure if they ran out of whatever mix they used but had I not been in a hurry, I would have sent the drink back. It was an absolute waste of $15. Everything else ranged from fine to pretty good. My Southwest chicken avocado salad was delicious, with chopped bits of dates added to it that really boosted the flavor, though the garlic/onion in the dressing lingered in my mouth for the rest of the day. Also loved the crispy potato squares that came on the side of my husband's burger, something I haven't seen other places do. On the whole, I think this place is fine for Assembly Row but every time I see a menu that has burgers AND sushi AND tacos on it and charges upscale dining-prices, I'm apprehensive as to just how good it can be. read more

Great atmosphere for lunch, good food and quick service. I was suspicious of the sub 4 ratings, but it is doing a fine job. Prices are a bit high for the quality, but it is good overall. read more

My friend and I got here at 7 pm. We didn't have a reservation. However, the host asked for my friend's name and number. The host took us to a table and gave us the menu. We didn't get even water! She mentioned a server will come to us. My friend got a texted message saying that we were in the waiting list, something that the host never communicate at all! We waited for 30 minutes and we had to leave.I definitely won't come back since they can even communicate the basics or even bring water. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - The menu - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Today is May 9. We had lunch today at Earls for Mother's Day--too many conflicts with an actual Sunday lunch. Our server was a delightful young woman named Sarah, who welcomed us the minute we walked in. At that point it was just my husband and me. She immediately got to the business of setting up our table--4 adults and 2 squirrely young boys--and no nonsense about needing to wait for the rest of the party. We were seated in short order and eventually the rest of the family showed up. The food was varied and delicious--tacos, chicken and waffles, strawberry pancakes, plain buttered pasta for the 7 year old and a filet mignon for the 10 year old. Sarah seemed to appear exactly when we needed her. More coffee, more ketchup, more water was delivered quickly. Everyone was happy with their food choices. We had a lovely lunch--cleaned plates all around--and a lovely time. read more

I feel like every time I go here it's a solid experience. Food is always good and so is the service. Definitely a solid choice read more

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Came because they have happy hour offerings on food from 2-5p M-F! We ordered the truffle fries which comes with garlic aioli and is a MUST for $6. We also got the chicken lettuce and tofu lettuce wraps each which only come with two. Corn and avo dip with chips was delish and $11. They had a special holiday sangria with cranberries and a rosemary twig which was the perfect festive vibe we were looking for and tasted great! Location is conveniently near many outlet shops and there is metered parking outside. Not too busy on a Friday around 5p! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Winter sangria Truffle fries - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I hadn't been to Earl's since pre-lockdown. Girls night out at nearby Encore brought me here for a second time. It has the same energetic vibe I remember and it remains hugely popular. Our server was super friendly and attentive for the most part. I think one of the best things here are the cocktails. Even the mocktails are delicious (try the Italian Spritz). The white sangria looked great, as did a friend's Woodford Old Fashioned. The quality of food is great, albeit portions are a bit scant for the prices. We started with the Street Corn & Guac w/ chips app. All delicious but really a portion for one, IMHO, so if you're there with a group, the check is going to start increasing. Chips were the perfect thickness and the corn dip was delicious. Servers, PLEASE remember the serving utensils with shared dishes and dipping sauces! Post-Covid (or RSV) dining means we don't want to share everyone's saliva no matter if friends or family! I had the bacon cheddar burger (cooked perfectly medium) with fries. Friends had the Bangkok Bowl and Tacos. All looked tasty and everyone was happy with their choices. We skipped dessert (although I had "room" for it). Assembly Row was busy and parking is somewhat of a challenge unless you don't mind walking a bit, so be mindful if your party includes the older folks. Updated review: After cleaning out my purse and realizing I paid $55 for a burger and mocktail, and a shared app, imma drop to 3 stars. Service great, but a little steep for my return. read more

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I truly enjoy Earl's and my go to 10 times out of 10 is their cajun salmon dish. It is very flavorful and with the jasmine rice and broccolini you really can't go wrong. I highly recommend this as a go to spot if you're looking for a fusion, I would definitely go back and branch out. As an on again off again vegan I did admire their vegan options. 10/10 recommend. Let your taste buds be the ultimate judge. read more

Made a Christmas Eve reservation for 3 on Open Table and three days before Christmas Eve receive a message that they need to cancel it because they are closing at 4pm. They have a responsibility to ensure that Open Table is updated with accurate information. Given the late notice it left me unable to find anything local even close to the time I had reserved. Very disappointing - read more

Earls has so much potential, but this location was pretty disappointing. The flavor of the food was on par with the Copley location. However service was bad. We were told there were no dairy free milk options for coffee, which ultimately was untrue, and we had a hard time finding our server. And the worst part - all of our food was cold by the time it arrived to our table. The cheese quesadilla from the children's menu seemed to be a slice of American cheese between a tortilla, and it did not taste very good. The vibe is great, but I probably wouldn't go back based on my experience. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The food is amazing, service is great and it's a great vibe for a chill night with friends or a first date. I've been coming here for years and it does not disappoint! read more