Just had a cheeseburger, fries, and coffee shake and I'm so delighted! Every bite was better than…read morethe one before. I love that they hand-shape their burgers. It makes a huge difference! And the nice man delivered it to our car right outside.

Walked in with my senior service dog and was told flatly "no dogs" -- no vest? Then apparently no…read moredog. For the record: under the ADA (and Massachusetts law, which follows it), a business can ask exactly two questions -- is this a service animal required due to a disability, and what task is it trained to perform. That's it. No vest, no ID card, no paperwork required, full stop. I said as much, was met with attitude, stepped out to keep the peace, came back in with documentation anyway (which I didn't legally owe him), and got a passive-aggressive "well you could've shown me that at the beginning" -- followed by a genuinely bizarre stare-down over the counter. Charming. Then, while waiting on my order, I made the mistake of taking a video of the (admittedly cute) interior -- 100-year-old diner car, hard not to want a keepsake -- and got yelled at for filming, with a pointed accusation that my brother outside was "also filming," said like it was a crime. Meanwhile this place has an active social media presence built on customers doing exactly that. You can't crowdsource your Instagram content and then treat a phone camera like a weapon. Oh, and the hot dog itself: $5 for a boiled dog on white bread, no toasting, no char, nothing. A sad little snack to cap off a genuinely unpleasant interaction. The building has real history. The guy behind the counter does not deserve it.

What a casual fun spot for a beer and a burger. More on menu too. Nice beer lists. Great service…read morefrom Avery outside on a Wednesday

Some restaurants impress you the first time you walk through the door. The Dudley Chateau isn't one…read moreof them. Known locally as "The Chat," it's tucked away in a neighborhood overlooking Dudley Pond, in what began life as a private fishing lodge nearly a century ago before becoming a speakeasy and eventually the local institution it is today. It definitely shows its age--and I mean that affectionately. (The Dudley Chateau) The building is well worn, it gets packed, it can be loud, and yes, the restrooms have seen better days. None of that has stopped us from coming back several times a year. Why? Because the food is consistently excellent, and so is the service. The menu goes well beyond what you'd expect from a neighborhood pub, and we've yet to leave disappointed. The staff somehow manages to stay friendly, attentive, and efficient even when the place is buzzing. The Dudley Chateau isn't trying to be trendy or upscale, and that's part of its charm. It's comfortable in its own skin, and so are the people who keep coming back. If you're looking for spotless, quiet, and polished, this probably isn't your place. But if you're looking for great food, friendly service, and a genuine local institution with plenty of character, it's absolutely worth the visit.

For me, the Buckley is the "Cheers" of Framingham, a real neighborhood treasure. Each time we go…read moreand sit at the bar we always run into people we know, and leave with more new friends! The drinks are great (try the lemon drop martini!) and as a gluten free person I have more good/healthy food choices than at most bars. And I love that the atmosphere feels like community.

Very disappointed that the Buckley has taken the grilled halloumi salad off their menu! I've…read moreenjoyed it every time I have visited in the past...please bring it back! (however, Kevin at the bar continues to be an outstanding host!)

This place always delights! Pretty large dining area with plenty of dining seating. They also have…read morea few bar seats, as well as kitchen view seats. SERVICE: Very kind folks here. They greeted us nicely and got us seated and hydrated quickly. Our server was very attentive and friendly! FOOD: Menu was a little more limited than I remember, but we all tried something different and everything was fabulous!! I had the fish tacos and they were able to make them grilled instead of fried (yum - and they were HUGE!!). Drinks were great too. If you are in Natick, this cute place is a must try!!

I was so excited to return here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I'd been here twice before and…read morereally enjoyed it, but reservations are hard to come by, so it had been quite a while since my last visit. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to my previous experiences. It was an extremely hot evening, with temperatures in the upper 80s, and sadly the restaurant wasn't much cooler inside. We were a party of six and spent most of dinner fanning ourselves with dessert menus. We even asked for cups of ice and were literally holding them against ourselves to cool down! It became almost comical, but no one wants to spend dinner sweating. One bright spot was our server, who was warm, attentive, and very professional. The cocktail list was fairly limited, but the Passion cocktail was delicious--and thankfully served ice cold. As for the food, the cornbread was outstanding, and the tuna tartare was easily the star of the meal. The other women in our group enjoyed their entrees, but mine was a major disappointment. I ordered the fish tacos based on our server's recommendation. The portion was enormous--three tacos, each packed with fish--but the fish itself was incredibly dry and lacked flavor. I even asked for extra aioli, hoping it would help, but the tacos were still nearly inedible. I ate less than half of one taco. What was most disappointing was that no one acknowledged it. When my plate was cleared with almost the entire meal untouched, no one asked if anything was wrong. I didn't want to make a scene during a birthday dinner with friends, but I also don't think I should have had to pay for a meal that was barely edible. Dessert sounded much more exciting than it actually was. The chocolate brownie was dry, the "Cows in Quicksand" dessert looked unappetizing, the cookies were hard, and the champagne mangoes were underripe. We still had a fabulous evening celebrating with friends, but the dining experience itself fell well short of expectations. Between the uncomfortable heat and the disappointing food, this wasn't the memorable return visit I'd been looking forward to. Dining in a sauna simply isn't on most people's list of enjoyable dinner experiences.

We had a wonderful experience at Fireside Tavern this past Saturday. We sat out on the patio and…read morestarted with the potato skins (with bacon and cheese), which are always great. One of us tried the braised beef and wild mushroom ravioli--it was a new dish for us and absolutely excellent. I ordered the seafood paella, which was just okay, but the rest of the meal more than made up for it. For drinks, we ordered glasses of Prosecco, Merlot, and Cabernet. All three were very good, and we would definitely get them again. What made our dinner even more special was our server, Kendra. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided excellent service that made our night. We can't wait to come back!

We used to love going when it was the Sherborn in and also the Heritage. My wife has always enjoyed…read morethe food and atmosphere here. This was our first time going since it had opened as the Fireside Tavern. It is fair to say we were underwhelmed. My wife ordered a Dirty Martini and it had a lot of vermouth in it which is not the correct way to prepare it. For an appetizer we got the Calamari which was very good. Crispy and tender with delicious hot peppers added in as well. For the main courses we got the Chicken Piccata severed over Gnocchi which was good but nothing special. Gnocchi were a bit denser than we like. Our other main was the Seafood Paella. On the plus side it had a lot of seafood in it, mussels, Shrimp, Scallops and a white fish. All of the sish was cooked well and was tender and juicy. However it did not appear to be cooked in a Paella pan so you didn't get some of those bites of crispy rice and the seasoning was off it had no saffron or tomatoes like I am used to. It was more like a plain rice that they added peas, carrots, and red pepper. Just didn't taste like any form of the paella that I have eaten previously. Jenna our server was awesome and attentive but not overbearing. She was fantastic and made for an enjoyable evening.

4/14/21 I went to Smashburger for the first time today - I…read morehad seen it there recently and was happy to give it a try today while my car tires were getting fixed at the tire store in its complex. All the patrons in the place were happy and the crew was meeting customers with smiles and efficiency. As I waited in line I could see that a young teen in front of me who was ordering his lunch was coming up a bit short with the money needed to pay for the food he planned to get. He had a ziplock full of change that he had brought to buy his lunch. Before I could step in to offer to cover the difference he needed the man up front who I assumed was the manager calmly and without pause or judgement said that it was ok and that he would take care of things for the boy and that things were all set. The young woman at the register also was helpful and kind to the teen. I thought their demeanor and kindness was great and it made my day. As I left I stopped to speak to him to praise them for being such good people and for the great customer service. I went to hand him a big tip for the two of them since I was so warmed by their humanity and helpfulness but I was met with a very humble no, no, no and I saw that he was very pleased though that I spoke up to give them praise. So off I went to eat my lunch the fries were...Great... the fish sandwich was ... Great.. I'll be back there to have more meals in the future, burgers etc and will bring the wife and kids- Thanks team for brightening my day.

Horrible service and food. Well- what we got anyway. My dad ordered 3 cheeseburgers and a large…read morefries and received ONE Burger and fries. He asked if everything was in the giant bag which had 2 other bags of condiments and one burger in another bag in it. He is in his late 80's and has macular degeneration so he can't see well, so when he asked if everything was in the bag, and they said yes, he believed them. (Yes, I know, rookie mistake). He paid $37 for one burger and fries. I realized when he got to me, and called and spoke to the "Manager" Adam who looked up his order and he said we could drive back and get the refund. Um- sure. It's only a 75 mile EACH WAY to get $20?? Are you serious?! That is considered customer service? There's nothing else you can do? I've been in retail and restaurant management most of my career, and trust me when I say there's more that you can do instead of making the customer drive 150 miles with gas prices being as high as they are, to fix YOUR mistake. I did call a different location and spoke to their manager, she didn't seem surprised, and I am waiting for the district manager to call me back. It's been over a day, but I have patience. If not, we are going to submit this to his bank, on Monday, because it is fraud. So no, I don't recommend this place.

I have been dining at Burtons for several years. Most…read morerecently I get takeout for my family including our dog. We go to Burtons year round. We usually get takeout. The beef is very good. The chicken is very good. The quality of the food is superior to fast food. People with dogs who get take out should check it out.

While staying in Westborough for a business trip, I ordered dinner from Burtons Grill through…read moreDoorDash. I went with the Pappardelle Bolognese and New England clam chowder. The Bolognese sauce was thick and flavorful, with plenty of meat, but too salty. The pasta was worse. By the time it arrived, the melted cheese on top had glued the pappardelle together into something resembling lasagna. I had to use a knife just to break it apart. The clam chowder was thin, more broth-like than chowder. They also included garlic bread, but it arrived cold and chewy. The portions were good, but I wouldn't order either dish again.

This was a real treat! I went here for the first time and got a great meal, was treated very well,…read moreand had a lot of parking!!! It seems like a family owned and ran business but it might just be a neighborhood spot. Food was good, prices are very fair, and the sizes of the ice creams were crazy huge. Service was attentive and super friendly. Let's talk about extra value, they sponsor an afternoon car show every Saturday which was amazing. They had beautiful muscle cars!

Oooo Murphys fry game is on pointe!…read more - Golden crispy not-greasy perfectly crunchy breaded chicken sandwich is amazing! I had to go back and get another one right away! - Crinkle cut fries, yes please! - onion rings delish! - half and half avail, love that! - roast beef is so good, Husby says it tastes exactly like Kelly's sauce - fresh hand-made burgers (never frozen!) - fresh Capt Marden seafood, fried to perfection! Lots of options to customize meals and it travels amazingly well (not soggy!) This place has definitely made it into the rotation!

Always a great meal here. The place is a little unassuming on the outside...but inside? Cool vibes…read moreand great food! SERVICE: Very friendly peeps here. They greet you right away and can usually get you seated pretty quick! FOOD: You will not be disappointed here. Just order a little bit of everything and enjoy the variety of yumminess :) My Favs: Crispt Chicken Bao & the Spicy Tuna Tacos!! This place is always one of my dinner stops when I visit Massachusetts.

I'll just keep adding to my review of this place because it's one of my favorites. We went earlier…read morethis week and I ordered the Freezer Door Martini. I am usually a vodka martini girl but this gin martini is just SO good. They got new martini glasses since the last time I ordered this drink and I'm obsessed with the new presentation. My martini arrived in a tall narrow martini glass and the "extra" was served in a chilled mini carafe. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHEN RESTAURANTS DO THIS. It makes the drink feel a little bit fancier and helps keep the drink fresh. It also makes you feel as though you are getting two drinks for the price of one . We sat at the bar per usual and shared the half nachos (+ candied jalapeños and chicken). We love the way their nachos are served and honestly the portions are huge and very generous. We couldn't even finish the half nachos between the two of us! The nachos are always LOADED and have such unique flavors. My favorite cocktails at Bourbon's are: Saturn (not currently on the menu but they are typically still able to make it), Clear Intentions (clarified Mai Thai with the most incredible flavor profile) and Freezer Door Martini. 10/10 recommend all 3 of these but honestly you can't go wrong with any of their cocktails.

Really tasty chicken. Open late. Friendly service. Overall it was good for what I needed. I would…read morenot say run there you have to try it. I had the chicken bowl it was a somewhat small serving of chicken. I moved it from the bowl to cut it up. I ended up eating just the chicken, sour cream and beans. I asked for less rice but the bowl is mostly rice so I don't think they accommodated that request. Corn was dry. Lettuce is iceberg and minimal. If you like rice this would be a good choice.

I was looking for something different to eat and I like hip hot dog spots with various toppings. I…read moreexpected it to be pricey like $6-7 a dog but not $10 to $16 a dog. That killed it for me to buy more than one. After checking out Yelp photos and the online menu first upon arrival, I settled on the "New York Style" hot dog with small fry (3.50) and no drink. It came out to $15. It took a little while to get my order. I was there ordering with the cashier before some guy came after to order by kiosk which got his order first. My hotdog was loaded and tasted amazing. After finishing, I wish I had another because I wasn't full even after the fries. But I could never pay $20 for 2 hotdogs. Shop was clean and cute inside. Cashier was nice. A fairly new resident recommended the chicken bowl next time. The only other location is on the Natick Mall. They would be more busy if they come down $3-$4. Hope they aren't wasting their toppings with these prices.