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

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

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

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

The three stars is generous and due to the very nice service and the decor. The food a solid mediocre. We ordered the street corn and avocado and it was good although it was mostly chips and a bit of avocado. My friend got the tortellini and a solid vote of average. Zero taste and beyond chewy. I got the vegan cheese and kale pizza. A very small amount of kale ( I like kale). The vegan cheese was very salty. I order vegan pizza alot and this was some of the worst. I did like the crust but the rest was borderline at best. Drinks were decent although expensive. I will pass coming back here. 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

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

Earls was a pretty enjoyable experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a cozy yet modern feel. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring our drinks were topped up and offering great recommendations from the menu. I started with the calamari, which was fresh and flavorful, and for the main course, I opted for the steak and sushi, which was cooked well and presented beautifully. The flavors were bold, and the ingredients seemed fresh, though I would have liked the steak a bit more charred. For dessert, we tried three different options, and while I liked them all, the crème brûlée was definitely my favorite--smooth, creamy, and with the perfect crispy top. The other desserts, including the sticky toffee pudding and basque cheesecake, were also delicious and a great way to end the meal. Another perk is that they're open late, so there's no rush to finish your meal. We were able to take our time with both dinner and drinks, which made for a much more relaxed and enjoyable evening. Parking was surprisingly easy--there's on-street parking available, but the real bonus is the nearby garages that offer three hours of free parking, making it convenient and stress-free. The prices were a little on the higher side, but for the quality and the overall experience, I felt it was reasonable. I'll definitely be back for another visit, maybe to try some of their other dishes or cocktails! All in all, a solid dining experience. read more

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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

Lovely restaurant with a bright and uplifting atmosphere. Very clean and spacious. Good service. The food was delicious. There were some minor things we noticed that could have made the food a little better (e.g., some of the meat could have been cooked a bit more or less, and the oysters were a bit small). However, it was overall very satisfactory and kept us full for a long time after. Good experience. read more

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had SUCH a great time at earls. the sunset spritz was AMAZE. the spicy calabrian pasta was to die for. i'll be back!

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

If I were to just focus on the food, I'd instantly give 5 stars, no doubt. If you don't want to read the long version of why I docked off 3 stars, I want to encourage you to double check your bill before you pay here! So here's what happened: My friends and I dined here for Easter brunch, and we were excited to try this Earls Kitchen + Bar in Assembly Row. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating, and it was bustling with families, friends, couples, and the like. Since we had a reservation, we were instantly seated and were greeted by friendly staff. We had plenty of time to explore their extensive menu and also learned that they had a brunch menu. We saw a picture of the potato pave that came with the brunch menu, and we decided to opt for brunch to try them! Our server also sold us on the steak and eggs, describing how they aged their steak for 45 days. We HAD to order the steak and eggs and were pleased to see it was under $20. Our server also explained how we could choose from sirloin, filet, and rib eye. What a pleasant surprise! We were excited to try the food! So far so good, right? That's when our experience took a different turn from there on. When we got our food, we were impressed by what we received. Exceeded our expectations! But.. my friend who was the most excited about the pave potatoes (they are fascinating to look at btw) saw that she was the only one of us who got a different kind of potato. That caught us off guard. We spoke to a server who went to check with the kitchen, and came back to us saying that they ran out of the pave potatoes. No previous communication or any prior heads up. They apologized and brought my friend a small plate of the normal potatoes complimentary. Although they were not the pave, we were alright with the way they quickly handled the situation. After we enjoyed the food, which I'll repeat again, was very tasty, came the check and we were thrown a different kind of curve ball this time. All steak and eggs had been upcharged by at least $30. Once again, we were never informed about the upcharges due to the steaks when our server took our order and it was never listed this way in the menu. That's when it hit me... there was a clear problem here. Not a miscommunication but more of a lack of communication. The manager came over to tell us that there was a miscommunication and gave us a talk about the charges, and I had to reiterate how there was no communication at all. We did not see this on their menu, nor were we informed in advance. It's as if we were being gaslighted while dining there. The manager did adjust our bill to reflect what we had originally anticipated, but we left the restaurant feeling disappointed after a delicious meal. Kind of like having a bad taste linger afterwards. The moral of the story is to make sure to check your bill and don't be afraid to speak up about what is not right. I wouldn't be surprised if many others dining there were overcharged that day... or on other days too. read more

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I've never had a bad meal at Earls! No matter which Earl's I dine at, the food is always well prepared and the ingredients are always fresh! I also enjoy their menu because they have many gluten-free and vegetarian options for those of us those dietary restrictions. The calamari has always been good and so are the crabcakes. Today I grabbed a very quick lunch with my coworkers and we were immediately seated for the outside dining. Our waitress Annabella was very welcoming, accommodating, and friendly. Because we were on a quick lunch, we all typically got quick things to make. Nevertheless, they were still good. I got the cajun oven, roasted salmon which came with jasmine rice and broccoli, my coworker got the sushi tacos and a side, green salad, another got a turkey club with a side, green salad, and the last one got the chicken tacos with fries. The salmon was well cooked and the cajun season, gave it the kick that I was looking for. My coworkers said the sushi tacos were delicious as were their salads that were lightly dressed with house dressing. The fries could have been better, the regular fries are just string potato fries with not much seasoning or any thing on them. In addition, Jasmine rice was a little dry, I wish there was a little dressing or sauce that came with the cajun salmon dish. Otherwise, we enjoyed our quick visit. We went almost 5 to 10 minutes after they were opening so the service was a little slow which was surprising to us. I asked for straws and to go utensils multiple times and had to wait at least 7-8 minutes to eat my food. Other than that, like I said, I've never had a bad meal at Earls, check out the one in assembly, sitting outside with a view of the water was pretty refreshing. read more

This place was the first place I went to eat when I got into town and it was everything the food,service,atmosphere was a full 10/10 me and my cousin loved this place I had the birria tacos and blackened chicken and she had tofu and the salmon and we literally ate EVERYTHING even down to the drinks.The drinks were perfect although the lime was a lot in the drinks we still loved it we will for sure return our next visit in town. read more

We had a large party of 18. They were about 20 minutes late seating us because the last party was late leaving. Not Entirely the restaurant's fault. When they did seat us, I had to ask the hostess to send over a waitress after 10 minutes to take drink orders. People were not happy. Then the drinks came out in waves. I swear to God one guy waited 30 minutes for his beer. I ordered coffee and they brewed it fresh before they brought on his beer. Very odd. The biggest fail of the night was when they served us our entrees. They brought out five dishes initially. And then there was a 5-minute gap in between the next wave of dishes. It puts people in an awkward spot who ordered hot food. They don't want it to get cold but they also don't want to eat in front of other people. My clam chowder came out first. I waited 5 minutes and then started eating before everyone got their dish. It was lukewarm. The food was okay. My clam chowder was pretty good but not great. To be honest the shrimp was one of the worst I've had in a restaurant. But the apps were pretty good. We had the buffalo cauliflower as well as the chips and guacamole. It's a very busy restaurant. It's kind of loud. But people were enjoying the vibe. I'm in no rush to go back. But it was okay. I thought about giving the restaurant 2 stars, but I realize big parties are hard to deal with. At least there's free parking in the garage is for up to 3 hours. read more

We visited Earls for lunch on Sunday, and unfortunately, it wasn't worth the price. While our server was very friendly, the service was extremely slow. Both the appetizers and entrées came out lukewarm, which was disappointing.For mains, we ordered the chicken and waffles and burgers. The chicken was definitely overcooked and overseasoned, which made it hard to enjoy. This was actually my second visit--I had brushed off my first experience as a fluke, but now it's clear that Earls is consistently mediocre at best.For a family of five, spending over $200 on lunch should feel like a treat, but sadly, this meal did not live up to the cost or expectations. read more

Loved the ambiance and all of the live greenery in the restaurant! Rihanna was our server and she was very kind! Loved the variety on the menu. Food was delicious. Drinks were okay ! Would def come back! read more

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Decided to visit this location in Assembly. I haven't been to an Earls before since I am new to the area but if did not disappoint. The atmosphere and decor were very nice and the staff were friendly. We ordered drinks which were delicious and then some food. I tried a crusted truffle chicken and my fiancé had a sirloin.l steak. Both were exceptional and had a lot of flavor and came with a lot of food. I would highly recommend this place for a nice dinner and will definitely be back to try more of the excellent food options. read more

This is one of the regular places we go, especially when family is in town. The atmosphere is perfect - there isn't a "bad" table to sit at. It's always very clean. But most importantly the food is delicious. My go-to is the ahi tuna poke bowl. And staff is always really nice! It's a little pricy (most meals around $30 and cocktails around $15), but I think they're unique, so worth it. Normally very easy to make a recommendation on open table even day-of. Highly recommend if you haven't tried an earls location before! read more

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

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Expensive and mediocre drinks and food. Our server, Adam, gets 5 stars though. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and anticipated needs well. Espresso martinis were bland and basic. The only thing interesting about it was the star anise added on top instead of the espresso beans. My friend didn't finish her Bloody Mary. We all ordered the crab cake benedict. It was good enough but it didn't really taste fresh. The only thing I absolutely enjoyed was the spicy mezcal margarita and the angry chicken lettuce wraps. (I wish that's all I ordered!) This used to be my favorite restaurant in the Boston area and I'm so sad to learn that the quality has changed drastically. read more

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

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First time but last time went there for my wife's birthday. The food is good but very, very very overpriced. The service is OK. The place is very clean but after getting my bill, I couldn't believe what I paid for a burger and then they charged you a 3% fee to put you on the table. I have no idea what the 3% fee is very very overpriced restaurant for two people. I couldn't believe what I paid all good. I paid no complaining, but I would never go back to this place again you need to refinance your house just to have a burger. read more

Service was great ! From start to finish. We were greeted right away and brought to a table. The team was great we came From a Holly jolly event and snow port with our festive ugly sweaters that the team at Earl's loved! We loved the attention ha ha ! Loved the fried Calamari! We both got the steak/tortellini with truffle. Cooked to perfection med rare and well done. Drinks were good. Team actually worked as a team which is rare to see now a days. Loved our experience. read more

So underwhelming experience to say the least. It seemed the host at the front had a bit of an attitude when checking us in for our table. It gave a stush/boujiee type of feeling. Basically was not welcoming. We got seated pretty quickly and we had a very attentive server and I think she did a good job caring for us while we were there. She was a bit overbearing about drinks but I'd rather have that than nothing. When it comes to the food. I wanted to introduce the kitchen to seasoning salt, flavorful herbs, like ya mocktail were delicious and flavorful I just need the damn food to follow suit. I got the potato pone, no salt, no seasoning, was a unique dish but lacked elements of flavor. I received my shrimp omelette, and Earl, why was there no sauce? Anything with this omelette. Like I had to ask for salt pepper hot sauce. To make it worth the money. It was pretty pricey here and not giving an experience that would make me come back for the food. I recommend this place for happy hour or just the bar. Today I went and it was a bad food day. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Mocktail tozu lemonade - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Came here recently after a while and got the steak and Frites, I had it years ago and it was really good but this time it was probably the most disgusting steak meal I ever had in my life, it was chewy, small and so dry. Also the chef put the steak on a piece of white bread??? Drinks were good otherwise but fix the steak frites or take it off the menu. read more

Table 382 Chk 1679 I went here for a second time because the 1st time I had went the service was great and so was the food. But this time around our server was Jessika and she was rather cold and very dismissive. Not welcoming at all. Felt very rushed and didn't even give us time to ask for recommendations so just ordered the same that I had ordered last time. Not friendly and didn't even try to interact. Only checked on us once after our food had come. Overall interaction was rather cold from the time we were seated to when we paid our bill. And left a tip (always do) but this is one of the first times I feel as though it wasn't deserved. read more

Pretty good start, my friend and I did a walk in and wanted to sit outside. Our waiter took a very long time coming with the check because of some sort of ipad issue. My friend and I both got the Earls Classic burger and got food poisioned! Non stop throwing up. The fries were good, the burger was mediocre. Some of the lights outside were broken as well. read more

Ordered the steak frites, probably the worst meal I've ever been served at a restaurant. I'd say they picked it up from McDonald's, but McDonald's would've been better. read more

Came here for a Friday night date. We were seated quickly in a comfortable booth for two. Ambience is upscale, modern American restaurant with open dining area and bar. Our server Jessica was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and efficient--she was great! Calamari appetizer was tasty and had the right crunch to it. Moscow and Pineapple mules were okay--could have been mixed better. The Earl's Clam Chowder was flavorful but is not a typical New England style, if that's what you're expecting. The one star knocked off was because one of our dishes (truffled chicken) was overcooked: breading was burnt on one side (the side they placed onto the plate) and the chicken was dry. Jessica was apologetic and got approval from the Manager to refire, and provided a free side of fries while we waited. Additionally, my prime sirloin was cooked a little under (but not too much), so whomever was on proteins tonight wasn't on their A-game. Overall an enjoyable experience but perhaps come when it's not so hectic. read more

A fun spot! We were skeptical of ordering thai chicken at an American restaurant, but we got it anyway. The chicken was very flavorful, but why it wasn't just placed inside the curry, we weren't sure. The rice wasn't great (it was a bit dry), but we still enjoyed the dish. We also got the chicken street tacos. Now, I'm not much of a taco person, but I absolutely loved these! They were really flavorful and juicy. We had reserved a table there for dinner, but then realized that we were running a bit late to something that we had planned afterwards and were worried that we wouldn't make it. We were pleasantly surprised by how quickly we got our food despite the spot being packed! Sound really echos across the restaurant, but ambiance was great, and our waitor was awesome. Will definitely come back here and try the brunch menu later read more

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Is Earl around? Because I'd like to have a few words. Earl, my friend, we discussed this when I visited your Prudential location. If you try to do everything, you won't stand out in anything. A Jack of all trades is a master of none. Let me ask you: what exactly is your schtick? I ordered a Passion Fruit Chili Margarita and a Poke Bowl (with rice). The cocktail was excellent! While it didn't taste very boozy, it definitely brought the heat! It also had a delightful sweetness and fruitiness! While I only stuck with one that night, I would love to order another on a return visit. $17 is expensive as far as cocktails go, but given the area and quality, I am willing to let this slide. For the Poke Bowl: I liked the combination of ingredients. They were of high quality and brought a fantastic diversity of flavors and textures. There was soft and crisp, sweet, salty, and savory. I also loved that the fish was very fresh! On the flip side, I was not fond of the rice. I wouldn't call it mushy, but having more or less independent grains would have been nice. Also, I would have loved some sauce to tie everything together. My primary complaint, though, is about the meager amount of fish and the impact on value. The bowl was well balanced, but the need to ration the tuna so it wouldn't be eaten with half the bowl remaining. I found it to be of poor value, especially in light of a price of $25.75. As this is about twice what fast casual places charge for no less fish, I cannot be as forgiving regarding the price. Finally, I want to give a shout-out to the service. It was kind, present, and attentive, and a manager introduced herself and invited us to share anything to improve our experience. Overall, Earl's is a place to take friends when no one can decide what they want. What you get in terms of food likely won't be mind-blowing, but it will keep everyone happy enough. The drinks may compensate somewhat. However, there is a sticker shock, so credit card roulette would be terrible for the average group. read more

I've been a huge fan of Earls for a long time! I came with some friends on a Friday evening for dinner. Luckily, there wasn't a wait for outdoor seating. I ordered a bacon cheddar burger and a watermelon slush cocktail. The watermelon slush was SO FREAKING GOOD!! It was so sweet and refreshing! This is now my official go-to cocktail at Earls! The bacon cheeseburger was delicious! I opted for the truffle fries instead of normal fries - highly recommend! Everything was so delicious that I would get the exact same order again next time! Overall, we had an awesome time! I'll definitely be back for more of that watermelon slush!! read more

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

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Another great night spent at Earls in Assembly. Been coming here for years and always enjoy the experience! Sarah and her team always find a way to add a personal touch that we love so much. Can't wait for next date night. Great menu as always! read more

I feel like you can't really go wrong with Earl's, it's consistently solid. I don't go back to Boston often but almost every time I do, someone that I'm visiting suggests that we go to Earl's and it's always a good time! The food is decent and the ambiance is nice! read more

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we had dinner at earls Assembly row for my mothers Birthday the other night.. To our surprise we were immediately ignored upon arrival. overall we left happy , our meal was okay all though several items were not available. Seems to be poorly managed.. the one bright spot is that we were extremely pleased by our Server (Jessica), she made our night. She missed nothing. Jessica was pleasant, courteous & very well informed of all things Earls. she was neatly dressed but obviously freezing to death as they have no heat to speak of and staff with no sleeves in December. the food was good , the table service was great however they seem to need some real help in other areas. read more

I have been to Earls a handful of times and it is always a great time. I do think it's a bit over priced, but I just love the atmosphere and the food, so the price doesn't stop me from coming back. However, a fair warning to any boomers out there - this place is loud with music. As a millennial, I love it, but I understand that experience is not for everyone. I think this is a great spot for any meal and I would highly recommend going. I typically get the tuna poke bowls or the tacos (fried shrimp, or spicy tuna). Everything is amazing! read more

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I went to Earl's for a friend's bday dinner. What was super awesome was the service. Shortly after seating, the birthday person received a bday card frm Earl's- hand signed, wishing them a happy bday, which I've never seen before and thought was cool. The ambiance was cool. Music was really good. They had reggaeton playing on this Friday evening. My bf & I ordered the street corn & avocado dip to start. We added salt to the "guac" (essentially) as we felt it needed a bit more salt. But it was good. For my entree I ordered Bangkok bowl w/ "sautéed" shrimp. The shrimp looked dry, I got 5 instead of 6 pieces of shrimps (usually restaurants serve 6 pieces/order). I anticipate if you're charging $9 I think it was for adding shrimp, they come with the tails. But these looked dry and not worth the addition cost. I took a bite of the rice to taste it, and the rice was room temperature. I asked the server if the rice was supposed to be room temp, and she said no. So I just returned the plate and changed my order for the Crispy Tofu Sushi Tacos. I will say, the crispy tofu sushi tacos made up for the Bangkok bowl. My bf liked it as well. I also noticed which taking another look at the menu, that nowhere does it specify that the "Sushi" ROLLS are made with Soy paper instead of Seaweed (it does show the tacos are made with it). Which was disappointing because sushi rolls are automatically made w/ seaweed instead of Soy paper- unless asked for or mentioned. Just something I noticed. Overall, service was excellent. My server didn't make me feel any type of way about changing my order. I feel like the menu is overpriced for what they deliver. read more

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I've been to Earls a few times now. Each time is better than the last. Akkun was our server this evening. He's a very easy-going and sweet person, with phenomenal customer service. I've never had oysters before and Akkun made sure I knew what I was getting myself into! I LOVED the seafood platter and the passion fruit chili margarita was delicious. I will definitely be back! I loved the vibrant music playing in the background, a mix of Latin pop / reggaeton plus other upbeat music. It provides enough privacy to have intimate conversations. read more

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

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Well thank you for the auto reply. If you clearly read my review, it was concerning the small portion and high pricing, 3 bay 2 shrimp spaghetti for 34$. read more

This experience was amazing with a special date Marissa! The way she made me laugh tonight and said, "she must stretch her ears to hear me speak over the music", but other than that Fantastic!!! Must have sense of humor for this one .... We have a great waitress as well named Katy and was awesome tonight serving us and being friendly to us. read more