Thanks to the staff for taking care of us. I have tinnitus, and struggle with conversation in restaurants. The staff sat us in the private dinning room. The Steak burger and fries were excellent as was the Thai Lettuce raps. The Lobster Bisque was good, but I have a high bar (Grandmas was the best) The Clam chowder was also very good. read more

What another amazing experience!! We day at the Oyster Bar and was greeted by Executive Chef Ben Woffe. it took is all a minute to recognize eachother, but this moment made for a fantastic dinner. The place was quiet, which allowed Ben to sirens time talking to us and giving is the ones and outs of his creations. Our server was Sienna, who was bright and personable, and worked side by side with Chef Ben to make our meal memorable. We started our meal with oysters. Chef gave us his recommendations and they were has delicious as he hyped them up to be. Then we tried the lobster guacamole, which the star of the shows was actually the bacon lardon that's layered in. A must try for anyone who loves this dip. I had the pineapple braised pulled pork tacos. I could barely finish two, yet alone the 3 healthy sized tacos. And my girlfriend was treated to both the crab cake and the specialty salmon cakes. She proclaimed the salmon the winner of that cake battle. For desert, which we didn't finish either, was the berry cobbler. I compared it to an oversized toaster strudel, but homemade and much more flavorful. Overall, we love it here. This is our 2nd trip and we'll be sure to come again soon! Pro Tip: sit at the Oyster Bar, watching the kitchen working is a phenomenal experience. Thank you again to Chef Ben and Sienna! And look, they also have events coming up!! read more

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Wonderful food! Excellent staff! Love the atmosphere. My husband and I stopped by this evening. It's been a few months. The quality is very consistent. We started with cocktails, arugula salad and bread service. Everything was fresh and bread was yummy, drizzled with honey butter. For our mains, I had the tuna poke bowl and my husband had the pork Milanese. The tuna was fresh, over a bed of perfectly cooke rice, avocado, edamame and lots of healthy goodness. My husband said his pork was as good as his German Schnitzel! I really love the small pours of high end wines. I had a Barolo to wrap up my meal. I always enjoy eating at Great Riad Kitchen and look forward to our next visit. read more

This place absolutely delivers--on food, drinks, and atmosphere. I came in for apps and cocktails and left planning my next visit. The lobster guacamole was rich and satisfying, loaded with flavor and paired with crisp chips. The crispy calamari was another highlight--perfectly fried, not greasy, with just enough spice and a tangy dipping sauce that pulled it all together. But the real showstopper was the brown butter Old Fashioned--hands down one of the best cocktails I've ever had. It's smooth, complex, and just a little indulgent. Top five all-time, no question. The space has this relaxed, modern coastal vibe--warm lighting, great bar setup, and a layout that works whether you're there for dinner or just a drink. Staff were friendly and genuinely welcoming. It's a bit more elevated than your typical casual spot, but still laid-back enough to just drop in. Great Road Kitchen hits that sweet spot, and I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

Really nice time having appetizers for dinner w/ my friend. We shared the fig and prosciutto flatbread, arugula salad, the mushroom gnocchi appetizer, and the ahi tuna. All good, but the gnocchi was the standout. We also got the pumpkin crème brûlée to split which was nice. Our server was friendly and great. Would definitely go back. read more

The steaks are cooked a little more than I would like, but the oysters are delicious and the staff is wonderful.

In town for business. Company hosted a dinner. Shortened menu with a nice selection of items. Chowder was good. The mousse was delicious. The steak was served in a deep cast iron dish on top of the truffle fries. While both the beef and the fries were good, the presentation and subsequent difficulty of slicing the steak in a deep dish and on top of the fries was frustrating and left me giving up half way thru. The fries were getting smashed and the high rim on the narrow cast iron dish made it difficult to use the knife. It looked and tasted great but was functionally a disaster. read more

Clam chowder had very little clam on it and very little New England clam chowder taste. It was cream and cut up potatoes. Good service read more

Met my mother there for dinner and I love that there is ample parking as it's a plaza. They sat me very fast. Granted I had made a reservation through the button on Google, which was very easy and they weren't full, but still service was fast. Waitress came right away and asked me what I wanted to drink and brought the table water and a soda for me. All the food we had was great so I was tempted to order the cheesecake for dessert. If the food at a place is just ok, I avoid the cheesecake as this can often ruin the experience for me as I love cheesecake and it is often not great at restaurants. Well here it was great. A bit more caramel drizzle than I would have wanted but still the cheesecake itself tasted great. I don't know how often I will come here as it's a bit out of the way for me, but I will definitely keep it in mind when I'm nearby. read more

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Its all about the staff and food. This is a top tier restaurant that is being rated from soneone who has lived in San Deigo California for 40 years. I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor and presentation. It's a must! I will say I had to call out the kitchen on one of my meals. Flavor was there. Just o eroded a small detail. They squared it away. I have gone back already and will be going back tonight before my flight back to San Diego California. Great place. Great food! read more

Had a really nice meal here before a movie. Our waitress was super sweet and made my son feel at home. The food was delicious. When the calamari came out, a different waitress who brought it out immediately noticed it wasn't the normal amount, so she mentioned she would bring us another on the house which was an unexpected kind gesture. Our assigned waitress came by a few minutes later and noticed the kitchen had made a small mistake on my son's meal so she had them remake it and we really appreciated that too! The food and drinks were enjoyable, but the service is what sets this place apart. Will definitely be back. read more

Great Road Kitchen - Calamari "fries"; thicker and chewier than standard calamari and full of flavor! So good. - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

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While I do think the food is good, I just don't think it's worth the $$$ tag. For the area and vibe here it's just not worth the expensive price tag to be honest. The place doesn't get packed and the drinks were mediocre. It just feels like a tavern in the square but for double the amount of money. Parking is easy and service was good but ehh don't think I'd come back read more

Great Road Kitchen - Mussels and tacos - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

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Our favorite go-to. Oysters are always incredible, staff and food included. Lucky to have this restaurant close by. Josh, Greg and Tara! Thank you!!! Bailey & Emrah read more

Had dinner here for the first time last night. We grabbed seats at the bar, which is always our preference as we feel service is generally better at any restaurant when sitting at the bar. It was not busy yet since they had just opened. I loved the open kitchen area, it's nice to watch the bustle of a restaurant. White cosmopolitan and brown butter old fashioned drinks were very well made and tasty. They came out quickly. We ordered oysters and shrimp as an app, also served quickly and we found the 2 types of Maine oysters delicious! I wish they gave a spoon for the mignonette, though. They provide a wooden stick with the oysters but there was no efficient way to add mignonette to my oysters..kind of a fail but a small detail. We had another round of drinks, the bartenders were on top of it & we love that! Ordered our dinner, steak frites and shaved cauliflower and kale salad with salmon added. I will agree with other reviews that the portion of steak was not acceptable for the price. The cast iron pan was filled with fries but there were only a few small chunks of steak in there. It was tasty but my husband said he would never order it again because his dinner was essentially fries. I think they should just charge more if they have to but give a decent portion of steak.My salad and salmon was great, I found my portion of salmon to be appropriate. I also had a glass of wine and agree with another reviewer that the pour is very small for the price. I expect to pay $12-15 for a pour but it should be a little heavier than what it was. Overall we enjoyed this place, we will give it another shot and my husband will order something different. read more

My husband and I had a delightful date night at this restaurant last night. I had made reservations in advance since it was my first time there. Our reservation was for 7:30, but we arrived a bit early and were promptly seated. We sought a casual yet elegant dining experience, and the restaurant's laid-back vibe immediately put us at ease. Our table was situated by the open-concept kitchen, allowing us to witness the culinary magic unfold. Our server was exceptional. Although I can't recall his name, he had a really cool mullet and an great attitude. His helpful recommendations guided my choices and enhanced my overall dining experience. He even complimented me on selecting his favorites, which I must admit, were all incredibly delicious. We started with oysters and jumbo shrimp, which were super fresh. I went with their butcher's block choice of petite filet with mash and green beans, and I got Brussels sprouts on the side. I told my husband that if I died last night, I wouldn't even be mad because at least I had an amazing meal before I went, lol. The filet literally melted in my mouth. The mash was so creamy and perfect. I also got the Groth Cab wine, per our server's recommendation when I asked for a good wine to have with steak. I left wanting an entire bottle of that wine!! My husband had the haddock tacos, which he said were super flavorful, and he mentioned the guacamole was super fresh despite not being a huge guac person. We decided to be gluttonous and each get our own dessert, and boy was that the right choice. I got the cinnamon roll bread pudding, which was unreal and remained super hot the entire time I was eating it. My husband got the blondie with a mountain of ice cream on top, and I will say mine was better with his ice cream, lol. The blondie in the ice cream dessert wasn't great, but if that's our only complaint, I'd say that's a win. As for the atmosphere I feel like I couldn't put my finger on what the vibe of the place was decor-wise. It seemed kinda eclectic in the sense that it conveyed a variety of styles that didn't seem super cohesive together. It's giving casual Maine nautical vibes but also rustic farmhouse that's somewhat fancy, but then there's TVs and shuffleboard in the front. The restaurant definitely gave a family vibe, and it seemed like there was a good amount of families there, but I really enjoyed it for a casual date night. Overall, though, we had an amazing time with amazing service, and we will definitely be back. read more

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Solid choice! I came here the other night around 7pm for a couple drinks. Bar was open seating so I grabbed a spot there and ordered a glass of Prosecco. I also ordered one shrimp cocktail and one oyster. They came out pretty quick (as I would expect) and were just what I had been craving. It was nice to be able to order a la carte. Bartenders and waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. The entire place had a good welcoming vibe/atmosphere and it was pretty busy, I would definitely come back here! read more

Great Road Kitchen - Prosecco, perfectly chilled - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

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The restaurant is nice. The service was good, but the food was very salty! This restaurant has a lot of potential but the chef should taste their food before serving. Otherwise no other complaints. Not sure we'd go back. read more

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Finest food around for the casual fine dining atmosphere, must say everthing has flavor

Not sure why this place doesn't have a higher rating! My family and I can't stop recommending it. We went for my sisters birthday and started off with some drinks, while the cocktail menu was small all the drinks we got were great! We started with mussels and pulled pork sliders. The sliders were so juicy and had a great slaw on them. My parents loved the mussels and the sauce was so good we had to get extra bread to dip in it. I got the scallop and pulled pork pasta and the waitress was not lying when she said it was the best thing on the menu! It was so good with a little spice in the sauce, just creamy enough too. My sister got the steak frites and loved them and my mom raved about the salmon. Since it was a birthday we ended with a small sundae and it was HUGE! Plenty for 4 of us. I am so sad I don't remember our waitresses name but she was the sweetest lady! So kind and personable, she had great recommendations! read more

Great Road Kitchen - Scallop and pulled pork pasta - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

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What a disappointment; an expensive disappointment including thoughtless service, ridiculous wine servings and cartoonish deserts. Lowlights: - Reserved a table 30 days before the visit but were shown a postage stamp sized table in the least pleasant location in the house. Other diners declined it after we did. Other tables remained empty. Why? - A 6 ounce pour of wine was $26. The bottle was likely available at Colonial Spirits for $24. Why? - The chocolate mousse was exactly this: 8 ounces of fudge icing from a can topped with 6 inches of whipped cream in a weird carafe shaped jar. Last I checked mousse is supposed to be airy. This was sludge. How can you ruin mousse? They would describe this place as an elevated dining experience. The price is elevated but the food and service is strictly Applebees+Olive Garden. Total bummer. read more

Stopped at Great Road Kitchen prior to a concert at Groton Hill Music Center, with my elderly mother who was in a wheelchair. The host and wait staff were extremely welcoming and accommodating. At 94, mom is not a big eater, so she ordered the salad with nuts,dried fruit, and goat cheese. It was perfect, and we saved half for lunch the next day. I ordered the hummus and pita app, which was great because mom was able to have a little starch to go with her salad, and I enjoyed the freshness of the dish. I also had three choice oysters, each from a different place in Mass. Wow, I mean WOW! Best oysters I have ever had, presented in an attractive dish on ice with sauce and horseradish. My Smashburger was good, and my cocktail was nice. However, the stars of the show were the oysters. If you like oysters, you cannot beat this place for freshness, presentation, and oyster knowledge! The prices were reasonable, and although it was a little loud for someone like my mother, it was a normal, busy restaurant ambience. I am still thinking about those oysters, and will be back to try more! read more

Great Road Kitchen - Great Road Kitchen. The salad was excellent! - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

Best decision of my trip!! I'm visiting from California and this restaurant was, hands down, the best choice I made while out here. You know how when you're traveling, you hope to stumble on that one unforgettable spot? This was it. I ordered the clam chowder and I'm still thinking about it. Perfectly cooked and packed with flavor that tasted like New England comfort food with a chef-y twist. Hopefully you get Derek M. as your server he was great! I've eaten at plenty of great spots back in California, but this place could easily go toe-to-toe with the best of them. If you're anywhere near this place, do yourself a favor and GO. It's worth every mile, every minute, every bite. read more

I would have given them 4, but charging for bread to go with mussels is insane. If this were Normandy, the guillotine would have been re-instituted.... Come on mgt. team, add the cost in if you must, but for Christ's sake, don't charge for the bread for this dish - especially - it just ticks people off! On the positives, the Maine sourced oysters, and mussels in the curry and etc. are fantastic. The two bar tenders we had were very informative, helpful and attentive! read more

Great Road Kitchen - Oysters and we couldn't wAit! - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

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We have been coming here for years and love the staff, ambiance and food! The new head chef, Ben, has made fabulous changes to the menu as the old one didn't change enough for me. I had the spring ravioli tonight and my husband had the tuna tartar and pork sliders, all wonderful! We always finish with the a crème brûlée, best we've had since Paris! Our server, Sam, was very kind, friendly and attentive! read more

Great Road Kitchen never disappoints. The menu changes slightly with the seasons - in the summer, the salmon is grilled and comes with traditional BBQ sides like potato salad. In the fall, it is served over puréed beets and nestled beside a bed of sautéed cabbage. There's always a variety of oysters and some sort of whitefish entree and a tempting seasonal pasta dish. They consistently offer the same assortment of delicious tacos and you can (and should) order the cast iron chicken all year round. It's simple but perfect - crispy skin, creamy mashed potatoes, homemade gravy - possibly the best I've ever had. The desserts should not be missed. The servers and bartenders are experienced and knowledgeable. They know the menu and wine list backwards and forwards and make great recommendations. They never hover but are always close by and available when needed. The atmosphere is cozy, upscale and still casual. Not at all stuffy, but it feels like you're treating yourself. Go! And go hungry. With your partner. Your friends, and/or your family. read more

Our server was lovely, but the kitchen delivered incorrectly leaving one of us with a partial meal and the other with nothing - for a long time. Management noticed and did make amends. It got really loud as the room filled up. Bottom line, if they were closer to home I'd give them another try. read more

It was our first time at this establishment and we were graciously greeted by the hostess. Once we were seated at a beautiful table by the window,we were waited on by the most exceptional individual, Derek S. He was so kind and warm and my father and I were taken aback by his attentiveness. The food was to die for ! Derek was very accommodating and readily met our requests with ease. I am not even exaggerating,I was so impressed by his service and he made us feel like the only guests in the restaurant. He even held the door open for us when we left ! I will definitely be going back again soon and ask for Derek as our server. He made our Holiday and he is an exceptional server and Great Road Kitchen is lucky to have such an amazing part of their team- also want to add everyone we met from the staff tonight was absolutely delightful ! read more

Truly awful. Went there for dinner tonight. Showed up a few minutes before our reservation time. The completely disorganized hostess rudely reminded us we were early and asked us to step aside until our reservation time. She then completely forgot we were there. When I reminded her at the time of our reservation, we still had to wait because she had been seating people who came in after us in the available tables. Restaurant was incredibly loud and drafty. When we finally did get a table, we waited 35 minutes after being seated before our drink orders were taken and almost an hour before we had any food. The waiter was mostly no where to be found. All of the food was awful. Calamari were salty chewy rubber bands (and an incredibly small portion). Burger was pretty basic but way overcooked and came sitting in a pool of grease that completely soaked through the bun. Steak Frites were essentially strips of shoe leather on top of soggy, lukewarm fries. For the prices they are charging, this is completely unacceptable. Avoid this restaurant! read more

The managers and boys who brought our food were the best and only good part of our experience, they were super friendly and talkative with great personalities. The drinks were good as well as the oysters. The chefs clearly didn't have a lick of pride in the food they served. Our waitress had an attitude and didn't check in on us at all. She was unattentive and unapologetic. The bill was over $250.00 and not even close to worth it. They cut the sea scallops to bay size so you paid 36$ for 2 sea scallops and a SPREAD OUT half plate of gnocchi & shaved asparagus . The steak burger was well overcooked &mushy Brussel sprouts. One of the managers did take care of our first round of drinks and apologized, when I went over and talked to her, She was really nice. But we wouldn't go back for that price especially since it ended up being over $300 with tax and tip. This was a very disappointing and frustrating experience. read more

Food is always very good, ambiance and service is always been great as well. It's our go to place when in the area.

Still one of the best! Hidden gem with a passionate chef who truly loves what he does. Best seat in the house is the bar facing the kitchen and get greeted by Chef Ben who has done a tremendous job in taking over for Chef Chris. Kudos and keep up the great work! read more

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Excellent way to wrap up a weekend - martini's, crab cakes, roasted chicken and smash burgers. Enjoyable ambiance, wide open space, healthy menu and enjoyable drink selection. Dave room for the chocolate chip cookie skillet. Service is timely and very friendly. Only guidance is to ask for less salt, which can be more than needed. read more

Food was awful. Pork tacos - cold. Too much onion not properly prepared. Rice cold and sticky. read more

First time last time I been exited for some time to take the time out to go to GRK. Well it was just an underwhelming experience. Service was just not interested. Out order sat out for 10 mins to the point I almost went up to grab it. Geez it's winter warm the plates 2 ppl and $100 (no drinks mind you) you would think someone cared. Did I come on a bad day? I get the low staffing theses days and can accept that since I manager a similar situation as well...but this wasn't the issue. 40 minutes for a seared tuna and a salad is a bit much and the place was past the peak. I Use to hear this was the place to go but that was when it opened for awhile so l what has happened. read more

I have not been here in 3-4 years. Tonight I went in because a friend gave me a GC. I was pleasantly surprised with the entire experience. The wine list was great, the menu had many appealing options (it always has) and the food we ordered was delicious! Peju Sauvignon Blanc was well paired with oysters we ordered. I had the Cod with sweet potato hash and my son had the Ribeye special. We were both extremely happy with our choices and our server. Can't wait to return. read more

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Where do I start? This place hit all the right notes. Great casual yet refined ambiance for a restaurant west of Boston. The outside seating area is perfectly shaded and tables are spaced so as not to crowd the customers. I started with the shaved steak sliders and they melted in my mouth. Flavors we deep and delicious. I had planned on sharing them with my friend, but decided they were too good. I ordered the steak burger with cheddar cheese and their house aioli sauce. It came with an enormous side of hand cut fries too. The burger was cooked to perfection. Seared grill marks on the outside but juicy juicy inside. The service was top notch as the servers were very attentive without hovering and were quick to bring additional items over when requested. Definitely a great place for dinner or lunch! read more

Decided to give this restaurant another try. The service was much better this time. Great ambiance in the dining room past the bar with the open kitchen. My only complaint would be the food I ordered. I got the angry shrimp pasta and it was WAY too salty. Given the fact they already have olives and capers in it, the shrimp tasted light salt cubes. It was actually difficult to eat given how the only flavor coming through was an insane amount of salt. Hopefully they can fix this recipe on the menu otherwise my experience was good. read more

Great Road Kitchen - Angry shrimp pasta - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

GRK is my absolute favorite current restaurant, I don't know how it isn't talked about more. Everything i've had has been delicious. The butcher block steak options are incredible. Oysters are amazing. I seriously think about their food like once a week, it's so good. read more

I have had the good fortune to enjoy excellent cuisine around the world, and am happy to report that Great Road Kitchen is right up there! Armed with a great selection of wines, Chef Ben prepares some awesome dishes including a fantastic dish of scallops which I loved so much, I went back again 3 days later just to get more of the same. The service is warm and friendly - really making someone on his own feel welcome and comfortable. The restaurant is a very comfortable space with a variety of seating, both inside and out, that will match your mood and make you feel at home. I will definitely be back and encourage all in the area to give this a try. read more

Great Road Kitchen - Chef's special scallop dish - simply awesome! - New American Near Me - Littleton, Massachusetts

Had a lovely evening with friends for a birth dinner. Dinner and drinks was amazing and our waiter, Kieran did a fantastic job stopping by at exactly the right times. Highly recommend. read more