Sat at the counter and saw entire meal cooked right infront of us. Small plates for sharing really good

M and I came here to celebrate when I got a new job. I definitely recommend making a reservation as it's very small. I came in once before for drinks with a friend at 9 or so at night and it was full then too. Definitely a bustling spot. You can request a seat at the bar looking in on the open concept kitchen. We opted for this as I love getting to see the chefs at work. For a larger party than 2 I would recommend getting a table. This is a great place to do a self-created tasting menu. They have varying size plates that are awesome for sharing. The standout dish was definitely the braised oxtail. It was hearty and filling while still feeling elevated and modern. I will come back for that dish later this winter when the chill is starting to get into my bones. I was a little disappointed in our server's knowledge of the wine list. There weren't descriptions of the wines and she wasn't really able to speak to the flavor profiles of the wines. Ultimately, I just picked a region and grape I usually like and was happy with the bottle, but I wish I hadn't been going in blind. I would definitely come back, but as a treat. Field & Vine is a little to pricey to be a regular haunt. read more

Field & Vine - Shucking our oysters - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Heard about this place everywhere since I live around the corner. My girlfriend and I came as Walk-Ins and were thoroughly amazed by the entire experience. Definitely will be coming back (and soon!). We came on a Wednesday night for date night to test what the wait time would be since we couldn't get a reservation in time. The wait was 90 minutes so we went around the corner to Bronwyn for some drinks and snacks. Once we got our seat at the bar, everything was incredible!! We asked one of the chefs in the bullpen what he likes from the current menu and he recommended the oxtail and the beef tartare, so us being carnivores happily entertained the options. We also got the heirloom carrots and squash with ricotta to pretend we're healthy, and got the black bass crudo to start. The Crudo was coated in amazing olive oil and lemon, and definitely worth a try if ceviche is down your alley. To go in the order of my brain during this experience, they have Narragansett on the beer menu, which I always appreciate in a restaurant. We got the beef tartare and carrots next, and the beef tartare nearly stole the entire show. We were trying to take pictures of each dish but dove head-first into the beef tartare and never looked back. The aioli beneath it was incredible, I have already in the week since visiting told everyone I possibly could to check it out and get the tartare. To be honest the carrots and squash were unique but I don't think I really have a palette to compare vegetables. They were definitely earthy and more hardy, but not as good as the meats! The oxtail, as described upon recommendation, was really dope, and reminded me of my mom's osso bucco, but the spices were on a whole new level of sophistication. Wish I had asked for more bread to dip in there! Between the two of us we shared 5 plates and were thoroughly stuffed and took some home. Will update when I get some more dishes! read more

The food at Field & Vine was very disappointing. Would have given them one star, but our server was very sweet and that earns them an extra star. We had high expectations and tried 4-5 dishes and none of them were any good. For the price point, it was terrible. I don't understand how there are so many good yelp reviews. Reminds me of a prank-restaurant in London which had high reviews online even though it didn't actually exist. (I think it was called the shed ). Three of the dishes I remember ordering were: roasted squash dish - probably one of the better dishes. the skin was a little tough still though. not a particularly hard dish to make either. the mussels with focaccia- the worst dish of the night hands down. it was way too salty. never had a saltier dish in my life probably. the spiced sauce on the focaccia was dry and spicy but didn't have much flavor. the focaccia itself was okay, a little too heavy on the oil probably. Cornbread- It was quite average cornbread. I was glad to have it cos I was hungry and it was palatable. I had better cornbread at the Atlanta airport last week (just an example of how average the cornbread was.) We don't like wasting food. But this was probably the first time in the last five years that we didn't get the leftovers to go. read more

Their food has complex flavors. Both bluefin tuna carpaccio and salmon crudo were amazing. We ordered house pickles, grilled gem lettuce, black pepper cavatelli, and swordfish pozole which were all very good. Highly recommended! read more

Field & Vine deserves the many accolades it receives - great, creative food and good service. But for someone with food allergies and sensitivities, these types of restaurants often make dining out difficult. Not so here! When I asked the waitress what on the menu would be best for me, she said she would talk to the chef. I expected they would just offer up a plain version of one or two of the dishes. Instead, she came back with a mocked up the menu that crossed off what I shouldn't eat and revised versions of several of the dishes so I could enjoy the tasty salmon, beets, and potatoes along with my dining companions who loved the garlic, chili pepper, and spice-laden tapas. Thank you for a wonderful meal and the gracious service! read more

As I scanned previous reviews, I saw several that captured my experience perfectly. The staff are so kind, I feel ambivalent writing a negative review but my experience was very disappointing. We were reminded that the plates were sharable but how do you split 3 fourteen-dollar carrots? With one exception, the portions aren't even large enough to be called an appetizer...more like amuse bouche at other restaurants. The server suggested "at least three plates per person." At an average of around $17 a plate, that means over $50 per person excluding tax, drinks or dessert. Is this a $70-$75 pp restaurant? Not by a longshot. Far from fine dining, this is a very casual neighborhood restaurant with food that feels like the work of your talented next-door-neighbor. Nothing we tried was unpleasant. Nothing was exceptional. At the end of the night, it just felt extraordinarily overrated and over-priced. read more

I really don't like to write a bad review, especially when the people working there were SO nice. But I am with Ashish who wrote a review below... the food, which looked sooooo promising from the menu descriptions, was just not that good. We tried many veg and meat and fish offerings between the five of us. The only two things we liked were the Sunchoke Hash and the Winter Greens Salad. Everything else was either too salty, cooked weirdly or just tasted... strange and not good. It was very expensive and we honestly felt like it was quite a waste of our money. Also giving the extra star because staff was nice and the atmosphere is lovely. (Also, only beer and wine if that matters to you (not affecting my review, just pointing it out)). read more

Best restaurant in the Boston area, hands down! Seasonal, fresh, farm-to-table. Unique menu. Absolutely delicious! read more

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We really enjoyed our meal here! The food featured small plates, which allowed us to try lots of different options. The food dishes were really good however the menu is limited. We really enjoyed some of the vegetable dishes, but found the pickles to be underwhelming. Great beer selection! The restaurant was tucked away from the main road and a little challenging to find. read more

Pricey but we'll worth going to for any special occasion. Great atmosphere, family style dining where you share the foods. Food is ordered up front and then timed to be served as you eat dishes. Food was above par with almost every dish we had. read more

Fantastic restaurant and atmosphere. Needless to say, the menu is varied, fresh, and unique. I'm glad to have snagged a reservation as this place will surely be booked solid before too long. The server clearly put a lot of thought into making our night special. The kitchen staff was equally inviting and impressive. Be sure to tip extra, everyone is nice and provides top-tier service. Without a doubt, a top restaurant in the Boston area. This is great considering we don't have a ton of innovative and creative chefs in the area. read more

I returned to Field & Vine a few days ago after being away from sit down dining since the start of the pandemic, and I was blown away by the very first dish. It was a black bass crudo, and I will admit that I had been missing sashimi, ceviche, and crudo over the past 15 months. I knew that I would get great tasting, excellent quality fish, but I was stunned by the beauty of it. There were five slices of the bass in a pool of buttermilk sauce, draped with smoked trout roe, sprinkled with caraway seeds, sprigs of dill, and tiny purple flour buds. And wafting up from the plate was the scent of dill. It was spring and joy on a plate. I took a picture and dug in. It tasted great too! After that, I forgot to take pictures, just diving into the food as it arrived. That included a very fresh wedge of Bibb lettuce dressed with a sesame-ginger-turnip green dressing, dusted with an array of seeds, paper-thin slices of Hakurei turnip, and tarragon. The next course was a spinach and nettle hand pie, F&V's version of a spanakopita turnover, with flakey crust, smoked feta cheese, caramelized onions, and a dipping sauce/spread described in the menu as fermented pepper labne (which is a kind of yogurt). The whole combination was yummy. I finished with a plate of clams cooked in the shell, scattered with pork and fennel sausage, and broccoli rabe, with a great slice of grilled focaccia to enjoy with the buttery broth. Every item was a taste treat. My only regret is that I ate so much that I really didn't have room for an actual dessert. Preferring red wines, I accompanied everything with a French Gamay wine, which also served as my dessert. Service was excellent. The outdoor parking-lot patio provided and airy and socially-distanced setting. Staff reported they were working toward reopening the indoor restaurant in the not-too-distant future, which will provide a lovely, all-weather environment for the great food. read more

Field & Vine - Black bass crudo with buttermilk, smoked trout roe, caraway, and dill - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I came here for a date night with my husband and we can't wait to come back! The food was delicious, we left wanting more. The decor and ambiance inside was unique. I loved the vines at the bar, flowers on each table, and the front windows filled with green plants! It felt like you were in a garden. read more

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This is one special place. Beautiful and complex dishes. Staff that couldn't be any more courteous and genuine. This is my favorite place to eat in and around Boston. read more

Absolutely amazing! We sat at the bar and watched the chef prepare all of the food. All fresh ingredients and enjoyed every plate. The rotating menu is amazing and I'm excited to come back and see what is new. read more

Field & Vine - Steak - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

DINNER REVIEW To date, one of my most memorable and exceptional dining experiences in Boston. This place is an absolute must-try, for the food, the setting, and the overall dining experience. I had read about Field & Vine somewhere so it had made it on my restaurant list so when I was looking for restaurants nearby Bow Market (where we happened to be in the evening), I thought we should try Field & Vine. This place is tucked in an alley among some other popular Somerville restaurants/bars like the independent. SETTING: When you walk in, you are overwhelmed by the greenery and nature in the dining room. The entire front window has potted plants and there are branches above the entire bar seating area which looks right onto the kitchen. If you get the chance, sit at the bar to watch the chefs in action. FOOD: We were seated immediately (2 on Saturday at 7PM, mind you, but it was still busy) and were greeted by one of the most unique menus I had ever seen. It wasn't too big (it only had 4 categories: Raw bar, Snacks, Vegetables, Not Vegetables) but every single dish had several elements that really intrigued me. Some had za'atar and others had Marcona almonds, and others had house fermented hot sauce. Each element had an intention which we really appreciated. And upon talking to the waitress, we learned that the menu changes often based on what's fresh and in season locally. We, of course, LOVED that and couldn't wait for the meal. Though the menu does change, it tends to stay relatively consistent within a given season so if you go in the summer, maybe you'll find some similar dishes to what we ordered: Spiced nuts - these were spiced with Old Bay and lemon, both of which we love. They were a nice snack to kick off the meal. Focaccia with lemon-garlic-tahini - some of the doughiest cubes of focaccia I've ever had with some delicious tahini. These are a must-order! Shishito Peppers - perfectly blistered peppers over a yuzu aioli. We were fighting over the last pepper. Baby Tat Soi - as evidence of the ever-changing menu, the waitress said that the day prior to the day we dined there, this was bok choy (with the same preparation). Tat soi is quite similar to bok choy but a little leafier. This was probably our favorite dish, it came atop cashew butter, smoked onion, and gochujang vinaigrette, three unique and delicious elements. It felt like the tat soi was the canvas for these strokes of culinary genius. Brisket Lettuce Wraps - what would happen if my Jewish grandmother teamed up with an Asian grandmother. I immediately thought of my grandmother's brisket when I saw this brisket but the lettuce wraps with the fermented hot sauce gave it an Asian spin. Definitely recommend this as well. I would 100% recommend you make a plan to go to Field & Vine ASAP to enjoy this amazing restaurant. I can't wait to go back to try some other things on the menu. read more

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It isn't often I get to Somerville anymore but was taking my daughter to Logan and decided to try this based on reviews. They weren't wrong. GPS had a little trouble finding it but we did and lucked out with a parking spot right there. It is mainly tapas. We started with the focaccia which was excellent. Then we ordered the tomato & watermelon salad (5 stars) grilled squash blossoms, seared green bean, burrata and grilled shrimp & cabbage. Everything was good. As was the service. Cudos to chef and owners. read more

Came with high expectations based on great reviews and left disappointed. Compared to our go-to restaurants in this price range, like Puritan & Co, Celeste and Sarma, the meal just didn't hang together. The four of us tried 10 dishes and two desserts and nothing wowed us. We really wanted to love this place and we're sad that we didn't. The ambiance is cute and our server was attentive but could have been more forthcoming in giving us guidance - for instance it would have been nice to know that the Japanese cheesecake is savory not sweet and the overwhelming flavor is Parmesan cheese - it was left unfinished. Obviously lots of people life this place and maybe we just caught it on a night when it's offerings just didn't match our taste or expectations read more

Cannot wait to come back. The service was fantastic (warm, but not overbearing) and the food delightful. I had the oysters, the ceviche, and the swordfish. Barely had room for dessert, but am very glad I did. read more

Unfortunately, our dinner here tonight just wasn't what we had hoped for. The portion sizes were extremely small for the prices, and we were not at all happy to learn that besides adding an automatic 20% to our tab, they also build-in another 3% kitchen appreciation fee... 23% seems way too much for so little service. We did not drink any wine and only got 4 dishes including tuna, salmon, a crab tart, and the corn bread for a total of $74 before taxes and those fees. Our bill ended up running $97, and I was actually still pretty hungry after finishing everything. Mind you, we are not big eaters, and often go to restaurants like Sarma and Barcellona Wine Bar and are alway satisfied with the meal and its value. I honestly wish we had remembered to especially snap a photo of the salmon plate so that others could see for themselves how really small it was! The food itself did taste OK, but nothing exceptional and worth coming back for. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!!! read more

The was the best restaurant meal and experience I have ever had. At least top 5! Magical ambiance, amazing food, fabulous service... unbelievably excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Came here a few weeks back with my partner. Solid experience. Glad I went, but probably wouldn't come back because there's a lot of other options out there. The interior is beautiful and perfect for a date night. The service was really fantastic and exceeded expectations. We ordered black bass crudo, beef tartare, mushroom pot pie, and braised oxtail. We ordered a couple of glasses of wine and were a little disappointed they didn't have a cocktail menu. The cooked stuff was by far superior to the raw offerings. I wouldn't recommend any raw items or the tartare based on my experience. I couldn't taste any of the alleged flavors that came with the black bass. It was like a piece of sashimi (which is nice but not what we ordered). The tartare was too salty. The mushroom pot pie and braised oxtail were both excellent. I don't think I've ever had a mushroom pot pie until now- but I'm a fan. Braised oxtail came with a grilled baguette. Delicious! Both dishes had me thinking we ordered wrong- if I were to go back I would stick with the baked, braised, roasted, smoked and whatever other dishes that were not raw. read more

Place is a bit noisy. Food was OK. Service was OK. They add a 23% "service fee" to your bill. This left a bad taste that lingered long after the food & wine. I would have tipped 20% since the food was decent, though overpriced for what it was, and the service was good. But tacking it onto my bill? Shame on you Field & Vine. The place offers a "tasting menu" similar to many Michelin star format restaurants. The dishes were decent and were similar in look to those we have had at starred establishments. But the taste and culinary sophistication were nowhere near Michelin quality. With the "service fee", food, and a bottle of Nebbiolo Langhe wine the total came to $230 for two. Quite pricey for what we experienced. read more

Arrival: when my Lyft dropped me off, it wasn't clear where the entrance was, but it's actually down a little corridor to your right as you're driving into the parking lot/inlet. Look for a cute green door on your right. The interior is darling, lots of hanging plants, greenery, wood finishes, soft lighting, aka a hipster wet dream (in the best of ways). I was dining alone, so they offered me a seat at the bar, which ended up being a good thing as dining alone can be awkward sometimes and this way I had something to do - watching the kitchen team prep the food in their open kitchen. Now for the food: 1. Focaccia, aka crack bread, seriously, the ratio of chewy to soft to salty was fantastic. I tried both the herbed creme frâiche and the house-made butter - go with the latter. The first honestly tasted a bit like a slightly thicker ranch or something. The butter is the real MVP here. 2. Next up were the grilled beets - omnomnom. The flavoring & texture of the beets and cheese were spot on (the cheese was a little more toasted in a few spots, aka a bit charred, but it was easy to pick around those bits). The basil was a little strange in the mix, but again, I picked around that & was fine. The peach purée was fire, I just wish there had been a smidge more of it. :) 3. For the final act, I got the Cast Iron Cornbread - omg, so, so delicious. Everything complimented each other perfectly - the pork belly was cooked perfectly and pulled apart easily to pair in bites. The melding of the maple & chili flakes was a dance party for my taste buds. Do it. Get it. No dessert, sadly, as I was quite full by this point. Service throughout, from the hostess to server to the chefs, was top notch. Looking forward to visiting the next time I'm in the Boston area!n read more

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My boyfriend and I had dinner here with another couple who hailed it as quite amazing - and I'd say it lived up to the hype! The ambiance is very trendy-California with a sort of earthy vibe. Pretty good wine selection, but a little limited. The food is definitely worthy of praise - we ordered the focaccia and pickles to start. The bread was delicious and came with three spreads (house-made butter, tahini and an herbed creme frâiche) and the pickles were a nice blend of flavors. For mains, the menu is definitely best for sharing tapas style. As a vegetarian, there were plenty of meat-free options and actually one of those turned out to be a table favorite! We started with the delicata squash, carrots, radishes (with chicken liver pâté) and the chicken skewers. Then the second wave included the smoked sausage, crispy potatoes and the parisian gnocchi (which was everyone's favorite - so creamy!!!). Every item was delicious, but the standouts were the carrots, gnocchi and smoked sausage. I pressured everyone into sharing one desert and they were glad for it - the chocolate lavender pot de creme was just the right balance of bitterness and sweet to finish off the meal. Beyond the food, the staff was very attentive and friendly and it was charming to know that the owners are a married couple who were working together in the open kitchen. The wife came by to see how everything was and you could certainly see how her artistic personal style has translated into the food and presentation. A really lovely meal and we'll definitely be back again! read more

Field & Vine - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Plum Delicious, the pop-up bakery here on Saturday mornings, is a 5-star experience. Field & Vine is 3 stars. We wanted to love this place. But we couldn't. Focaccia and butter, the seemingly universally beloved dish, was not great. Butter was a little bitter, bread was uninspired. Beats were served with chewy, unexceptional cheese. Lackluster peaches. Duck was tasty, but served with a poor choice of greens in my opinion. Service was fine - interesting to eat at bar and watch the chefs. Since the menu is seasonal, your experience may vary. read more

This place is definitely top 10 on my list. Good selection of organic wine menu. I highly recommend black bass crudo, shave cucumber & summer squash, and the softshell crab taco. The steak was ok, but good enough for us to order again. The parking around the area was a bit tough, so try to get there earlier. read more

We were there on a week day evening without booking in advance. We really enjoyed their nice service, trendy dining environment, and amazing food. read more

A beautiful meal from start to finish. From the enchanting atmosphere (perfect for date night) to the beautiful plating, to the thoughtfully crafted delicious food. This restaurant has it all. My husband and I made sure to get an earlier reservation, so we practically had the restaurant to ourselves, which was perfect for a romantic and quiet date night. We started with the homemade focaccia with tahini lemon spread, followed by the tomato salad with hazelnuts and homemade ricotta, then the skillet cornbread with pork shoulder, and finally the lavender chocolate pot de creme. 2 main dishes and a snack was more than plenty for the two of us, though they do recommend 2-3 dishes per person. I think it may just depend on your appetite! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing, from start to finish! Come either early or around 8:30 to get a seat at the bar for not only a beautiful meal but the opportunity to watch and chat with the Chef and staff. I frequently dine alone so that affords a frequent lucky bar seat. This visit I started with the scallop ceviches and omg what a great decision! It was perfectly seasoned with a twist of pumpkin. I moved to the delicata squash with house-made ricotta which was again the perfect choice. The squash was baked perfectly and the spices were on point. I had a couple of different wines including the Orange and a beautiful red with a surprise blend with a blanc from Bergerac. How lucky am I to live within walking distance! read more

Wonderful experience from staff to mouth watering food! Can't speak more highly of this place! Almost hate to share this gem but bravo!

Small place. I like the atmosphere. Food is okay. But it's a open kitchen, the cooking smell hit the face as soon as get in the restaurant , and the smell also will leave on your hair and coat read more

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Absolutely loved coming to this spot for dinner during my recent trip to Boston! The restaurant is cozily tucked away in the back of a parking lot, but as soon as you step inside, it seems as though you've entered into an indoor garden. This lovely, fresh ambiance definitely sets a nice tone to the rest of your meal. Dishes we ordered were overall incredibly tasty. These included the cornbread, duck liver mousse, oxtail, and a vegetable option. All of the dishes are smaller plates that are meant to be shared, but it was definitely difficult to do so when everything was so well done. I'm planning on taking a short visit to Boston again some time soon, and will definitely try to make this a stop! read more

Ok, did they just slaughter the cow out back and haul that juicy piece of meat in? I know it's farm to table, but everything here is fresher than fresh. It's seriously become one of my favorite restaurants in town, from the "in the jungle, the mightly jungle, green and earthy, but in a classy Instagrammable hipster vibe way" decor -- seriously, check out the amazing wooden fixture hanging above the bar -- to the incredible food. I love that they locally source all their food, and I believe make most if not all of their ingredients in-house (which may be a reason their bread is out of this world), and the owners / chef really highlights the ingredients in wonderful way. You walk away really understanding and appreciating the flavor profiles of individual ingredients in such a novel way. By getting back to basics, they make the concept of farm to table something everyone should try to really understand food as it was meant to taste. I ordered the curried cauliflower, and a whole bunch of other plates that I can't recall because I was savoring all the food like a flavor-drunk fangirl. But never fear, every dish I had here was incredible, so you can't go wrong with any plate here. Service was impeccable, and altogether, everything from the ambiance to the food and service was spot on. If my taste buds had pants, they would be charmed the eff off. read more

I've eaten at Field and Vine a number of times since they first opened, but I have to reiterate my thoughts from my first review after my wonderful experience last night. To celebrate my graduation from graduate school, my boyfriend and I knew that Field and Vine would offer the perfect atmosphere. The hostess and waitstaff were so kind and accommodating of us, as we arrived without a reservation on a busy Saturday night. While sitting at our table, we overheard a couple sitting next to us remark that this restaurant is a little oasis in the city, and this characterization could not be more apt. We ordered the focaccia, as always, which came with a lemon-garlic tahini spread, the spiced carrots, which were the favorite of the night, the sweet potatoes, and the cast iron cheddar cornbread with a dollop of the slow roasted pork shoulder. While the menu is quite seasonal, if you happen to visit in the near future, we would highly recommend these dishes. We could not be more pleased that Field and Vine is part of our neighborhood! read more

Field and Vine is up there with the best meals I've had in Somerville, Tasting Counter included. Warm, candlelit dining room with a view of BoH, including a gnarly iron contraption to lower stuff over the grill. Each time something hit the heat, the dining room was perfumed with roasty-toasty aromas. Highlights were fluke ceviche, sour and funky from fermented chilis and served with a buttery cumin tuile. Monkfish tonkatsu style was an interesting take on fried fish; the firm monkfish held up well to the panko coating. Cornbread enriched with cheddar cheese and miso butter was super moreish and should not be missed. The only miss was the smoked lamb tartine - I expected more smoke and more intensity from the garlic scape pickle. Overall, really loved this meal and would return to try the other half of the menu. Thanks! read more

Called in on a Saturday evening and scored a last minute reservation for dinner. The place was very cozy; walking in it felt like a little enchanted forest, with all the sparkling vines and flora floating around. There is an open kitchen so you get to watch all the magic happen. We started with a reasonably priced bottle of red, and ordered four plates to share. Notable were the fried chicken, which is unfortunately a special and may not be on the menu next time, and the cast iron cornbread. For dessert, the lavender pot de creme was wonderfully light and not too sweet. There was some time in between when they brought out each dish, but we didn't mind as we were taking our time to enjoy the food and wine, and didn't feel rushed at all. read more

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The ambience and the design here is top notch. Perfect for a chill, laid back date night! I was bummed to find out that they don't have cocktails selection here, only beers and wines. The sodas they have are very different. Food was really good, the beef tartare is my favorite. Everything is to share! read more

Wow... No weak link in this place. Warm friendly greeting. Attentive, enthusiastic, knowledgeable team. AMAZING fresh, creative, delicious food. Please get a beat salad. Please get the ceviche. I'm blown away. read more