This could be one of the most confusing groups of reviews I've read on a restaurant. Either people…read morelove it or hate it. I went with a friend for lunch yesterday (Thursday), and after trying pretty much all of the major restaurants in the Hingham/JNorwell/Cohasset area, this restaurant was clearly at the top of my list. We were served the Wagyu Beef Sliders and the Bacon & Carmelized Onion Arancini for appetizers, and the Pulitzer Short Rib Burger and Norwell Hot Chicken Sandwich for entrees. I say that we were "served" those things because we actually ordered the Bavarian Pretzels and not the Wagyu Beef Sliders, but because the sliders were so delicious, we figured that we'll try the pretzels on the next go around. All four of our dishes were absolutely fantastic. The sliders and arancini were absolutely top-notch. I've had so many average arancini that I forgot what it's like when cooked at a high-level. It's as good as any I've had anywhere. And the Pulitzer Burger is now my favorite burger ever. Just the right amount of char on the outside with the inside a perfect medium. The chicken was moist with fantastic seasoning. The unexpected surprise were the fries. The fries here are outstanding. And they achieve something that I've never seen anywhere else: their fries are "pillowy". They are crispy on the outside, but the inside is remarkably moist and fluffy. I'd have to categorize these as steak fries, but steak fries are usually a bit denser. Service was terrific, and the decor of the place is not "dated", as another reviewer commented. The place was clearly built to give off a classic and intimate vibe. I didn't try any of the fish offerings this time, but I plan on returning and checking them out. It blows my mind that I never heard of this place until a few days ago.

I had brunch here for the first time last Sunday. While the atmosphere was pleasant enough, the…read moreoverall decor felt a bit dated. Unfortunately, the service felt rushed and somewhat impersonal. Our waitress was responsive when she was at the table, but she tended to disappear for long periods of time. As for the food, it was honestly just average. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I'm sad to report it was a disappointment. The hollandaise was cold, the eggs were over-poached, the English muffin only was toasted on one side and the hash browns lacked flavor. Even the coffee I ordered with my meal arrived lukewarm. Surprisingly, the best part of the experience was the Bloody Mary I had at the start of the meal. Maybe the the food would be better during lunch or dinner service. I might give them another try in the future and hope for a better experience.

We held a family dinner celebration here very recently. A dozen adults and two children in a…read moreprivate upstairs dining room. Everything was perfect, from delicious hot hors d'oeuvres to a 3 course meal with a few choices and a fixed price per person. A kids menu for the youngsters. Stellar service from Rachel. All the food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. I highly recommend Scarlet Oak for a delightful dining experience! Katie, Director of Private Dining and Events, was great to work with.

Thanksgiving 2025... On Wednesday we made the last minute decision to go to Scarlet Oak Tavern for…read moreThanksgiving dinner. It was a small gathering (just 4 of us) and this seemed like a fun thing to do. We've been to SOT a few times and it's always been great. I checked the website to see if there was a Thanksgiving menu, and there wasn't. This suited us just fine because we love the menu. Our out-of-town guest brought desserts, so the plan was to have dinner at SOT and dessert at home. Imagine our shock to arrive and find an unappetizing and expensive prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. I had the Caesar salad which was utter slop. It was like a packaged Dole salad, but far worse because there was too much dressing and too much cheese. Upon further reflection, I'm not sure this *wasn't* a bagged salad that someone tried to spruce up with more dressing and cheese. Blech. Two of us went against our better judgement and got the $72 (!) Thanksgiving entree and it was slop too: Slices of dry turkey piled atop gross stuffing with a pile of squash on one side and a scoop of mashed potatoes on the other, all slathered in nasty brown gravy. The cranberry sauce was the only good thing and it helped ameliorate the shabbiness, but there wasn't enough of it to save this unappealing orgy of brown food. It was sad that there was no vegetable in this entree, but I guess vegetables would have been too difficult to pull off for the crowds they had. Two of us got the haddock and said the corn chowder with bacon was much too salty. Dessert was nothing special. Before being seated, there was the chaos we encountered at the front of the house. The restaurant was clearly overbooked. We got there at 5:05 for our 5:15 reservation to find the area from the bar to the front door packed with people waiting to be seated. A senior citizen was sitting sadly on a chair by the front door, getting blasts of cold air every time the door opened. When she and her party were seated I had my mother (80 years old) sit on the lone chair. People just kept piling in... it was loud, stressful, and dangerous. KUDOS TO THE STAFF FOR ENDURING THIS LEVEL OF CHAOS WITH PATIENCE AND GRACE! The second star is for them. I have to ask: Did someone at SOT decide to foist a Thanksgiving menu upon everyone at the last minute? If I'd seen that menu I wouldn't have made a reservation. I've always liked SOT but I'm not sure we'll ever go back. We had fun together because the atmosphere there is always festive, but we truly felt insulted by that dinner, and bamboozled by having to order from a menu we didn't expect. Our dinner came up to $316, $386 with tip. If the food had been spectacular we wouldn't have minded, but this was shameful. The owners will have made a killing yesterday, but this experience killed our Thanksgiving. NO THANKS AND NEVER AGAIN.

Absolutely delicious!…read more My fourth time here and not disappointed. We ordered the carpaccio and octopus appetizers. My very picky mom said they were some of her favorite appetizers ever. After being too full on apps, we changed our order to a pizza. It was the best choice. Absolutely perfect. The decor is gorgeous, servers are always pleasant. It's an always come back to me!!

Delicious! Service! Atmosphere!…read more Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere and really good Italian food. The decor is upscale and cozy, perfect for date night or dinner with friends. The pasta tasted fresh and homemade, and the portions were generous. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely one of the nicer Italian spots on the South Shore. We'll be back.

Always good food and great service!!! Have never been disappointed with either. I highly recommend.read more

Second visit. Line out the door on a Sunday morning, but it went by quick. Food was excellent,…read moresmaller portions, but didn't bother us as it was just enough. Staff was super friendly, very accommodating and efficient. I like that there's ethnic options as well as more traditional Items to choose from for breakfast.

We've been to the Hanover location a few times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch yesterday…read more Very nice interior and the bar is great but limited seating. They have some good draft beer options, but it could be colder. We tried the Korean wings for an appetizer and shared the plate between the five of us. The bread service is excellent with crusty type bread and it's served with green oil and yellow olive oil and cheese dipping sauce, a must-try. So far i have always gone with the chili seared yellow noodles either with chicken, shrimp or just noodles and it is spicy as it has some red peppers in it but it is excellent, served with chop sticks if you prefer to use them. I would not recommend the salads there, my wife hasn't been happy with them compared to other restaurant offerings. Reservations are recommended and watch the hours because they close after lunch at 3pm and re-open for dinner at 5pm. The menu is varied but I am always laser-focused on the yellow noodles for good reason. Service has been good and attentive.

We continue to enjoy Square Cafe in Hanover on a regular basis…read more We visit often enough that we sometimes find it difficult to make a selection from the menu. When the menu changes we tend to get excited about trying new things but often the changes just are not that big. Would love to have a sandwich or two added for those nights when we just aren't that hungry. Perhaps a bar menu with some limited lighter fare selections would suffice. Talented kitchen staff are certainly capable of offering some special dishes some evenings. Still giving Square very high ratings for food, staff, and ambiance.

Went here during the holidays and they dressed the place up, looked very nice. The food was good…read moreand the service was solid. Seems like a classic sports bar with good management, I can definitely see myself coming back!

Decent food. Buffalo chicken tenders and the sandwiches are always good and very inexpensive…read more Decent tap list and probably the least expensive pour of Guinness in the area. But FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!! Please fix your dishwasher. I shouldn't feel/see bits of food or something on the outside of your glassware. Often something on the bottom of the plates too. Not looking for it but couldn't miss it when you pick up a plate to move it. Kind of scary to think about what's actually under the food on the plate. I see negative comments about the service. I think the bartenders are usually pretty attentive and nice. Can't speak to table service. Honestly wouldn't care that much about either if they could put the food and drink in/on something clean. This is an observation over several visits. Two stars might be a little generous but there is so much potential for this dinosaur to still be good.

Great food and great drinks! Always super consistent, and the staff is super friendly. One of the…read morebest places in the area, must try!

Second time we have stopped in. 1st time it was chicken parm sub and steak tips. Both delicious…read more This time French onions soup and a McSwiggan's burger..so good! Rum punch was yummy! Had a nice chat with the owner.

I met friends here for dinner and trivia on Tuesday night, and it was a great experience. My friend…read moremade a reservation (highly recommend doing this, it was fairly busy). We were seated within a few minutes of arriving, which was nice. Our server was great - greeted us right away and went through the specials for the evening. We started with drinks - my cosmo was delicious (nice that it comes in the shaker and she poured it at the table), and bread. The corned bread was ok - it came with plenty of butter. On to the entrees - I had the chicken picatta, which was good, and came with a generous portion of linguini. My friend had the steak tips (on the specials menu) which came with broccolini and mashed potatoes. Trivia was a lot of fun - more old school style of writing answers and point wagers on paper for each round, and bringing it up to the quiz master. We will definitely be back for trivia, and dinner, again soon!

Located at the South Shore Country Club in Hingham, Ironwood Restaurant is a casual full service…read morerestaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner and drinks. The food offerings include a selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, appetizers, main entrees (steak, pasta, chicken, comfort dishes), desserts, and kids menu. The bar has 12 draft beers, bottle/can beers & seltzers, wine, and cocktails. The prices are moderate high. The dining room has a full service bar with seating & small TVs and table seating with great views of the golf course. I stopped by Ironwood for a late lunch and took a seat at the bar. The bartender brought over menus to look over and went over some specials including special flatbreads. I eventually decided on the Crispy Haddock Sandwich ($22 plus tax) with fries, which came out in about 10 minutes. This stacked sandwich had a thick hand breaded fried haddock filet with remoulade sauce, shredded lettuce & sweet pickles on a toasted brioche bun. The golden fries with skins were salted and very hot. After I finished my filling lunch, I was promptly offered "any dessert???" I chose the Sticky Toffee Pudding ($12 plus tax), which was comprised of a warm toffee cake topped with salted toffee sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This dessert was so good! The check was presented which was $36.38 with tax and before tip. Overall, a great sitdown lunch and I was able to catch most of the Celtics game on the TVs.

We enjoy the food here and its casual atmosphere, but I do have one complaint -…read moreyour vegetable medley is consistently undercooked. It's like trying to chew rocks. I'm not asking for a mushy consistency, but to just soften the vegetables so they can be enjoyed without risk of breaking a tooth. We'll be back! - Please cook them longer so more of us will be able to enjoy them. Servers are very pleasant and accommodating

shepherds pie is best of any South shore restaurant- my favorite…read more welcoming, great service, food, and atmosphere

Still a great place to go with Family or Friends. Quite everything on menu is good and service is…read moretop notch. They wait on you check on you but not pushy. Love the spicy bacon but make sure you ask for water

This restaurant has gone down food wise. The sausage in the New England Breakfast was not…read moreimpressive, but like the inexpensive salty precooked kind. The homemade baked beans were watery, and there was hardly any of them. The cornbread and home fries were good. The waffle was spongy as though it was made hours ago and reheated. The strawberries were the gigantic bitter watery kind sold in low quality big box supermarkets. The whipped cream hardly had any taste and seemed like it came from a generic spray can. The "maple syrup" was probably corn syrup, not real maple syrup. The cappuccino was awful. One of the worst I have ever had. The cappuccinos from machines at gas stations are way better. I hardly could taste coffee, let alone espresso. I used to come here years ago, and what used to be a homemade Americana restaurant is now like a poor quality chain restaurant. Denny's is better. The waitress was very nice, though, but the quality of the food was so poor, I won't return.