Il Capriccio

great food and service! Best salmon burger !…read more look forward to going back soon. It's a must go to as it's a sure thing you'll enjoy and want to go back again too.

So I deviated from my usual lunch spot to give this place a try. The menu looked good and it was…read morebusy when I walked in with my wife at 1pm on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated in a high top across from the bar. Our server, Hannah, was pleasant and cordial. My wife ordered the southwestern salad and I ordered a burger with a $2 upgrade to make the tater tots "garlic". Her salad comes and is much smaller than expected for $18. My burger came and I ordered it medium rare and it was well done. I sent it back to be refired to the proper temp and while I waited I ate the tater tots. I expected a $2 upcharge to be at least fresh garlic but it was garlic powder. On top of that, when I finished the tots(before the second burger) there was a pool of oil at the bottom of the basket plus 2 pools that leaked onto the table. The refired burger came back via a food runner, not a manager, and this burger was also not medium rare but I was hungry so I ate it. When we let Hannah know about the out l oil she explained that they regularly are cleaning up oil and not to worry about it. I'll be going to the Muffin House down the road from now on. You should also.

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Dining area, mostly high tops, but there are some lop tops behind the wall to the right.

Brewer's Tap & Table

3.9(249 reviews)

Best Brussels sprouts appetizer I've had. Delicious food in an industrial style gastropub. Friendly…read morewaiters -- busy restaurant, yet the size of the space allows them to accommodate a large party easily.

We had the worse experience last night !!! Service was horrible , food was mediocre and not to…read moremention I couldn't get dressing for my salad and one of the meals never showed up .... we were told after asking 3 times about the meal that the "kitchen was crashing" ! And that the meal probably wouldn't be coming out & would you like a salad instead???" Who does that ???? Not to mention they did nothing to try & make things right after speaking with the waiter ! Extremely poor customer service !!!

Incredible for the beer drinker

Crispy pork was yummy melt in your mouth

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Hill Farmstead Double Riwaka

Deep Ellum

3.9(31 reviews)

0.5 mi

Wasn't sure what to expect being the first time here. Upon walking in it seems more of a bar than…read morerestaurant. Sat ourselves and ordered the deviled eggs, chili dog w/cheese and the poutine fries. Everything was great and really enjoyed the chili dog on such a cold day. The fries were ok, just not my favorite. Service was prompt and efficient. No frills here folks.

Food is delicious. Drinks are great. But why must the music be so loud? You can't hear yourself…read morethink. You are screaming to have a conversation. I just can't go there unless I'm eating outside and at night there are mosquitos, so it would be nice to eat inside. My colleague planned on going there the other day with another colleague. I warned her they would not be able to talk. She said she would check it out anyway. She did not even go inside. She could hear the loud music at the door and turned around and went to Sweet Basil instead. Can you turn your music down a little? The food is so good.

Deep Ellum, Waltham

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Deep Ellum, Waltham

Joe Sent Me

3.7(113 reviews)

Overall: typical bar food, typical bar scene, typical bar music. But hey if you know what you're…read moregetting into then you'll get exactly what you're looking for! Food: we all ordered burgers which were surprisingly juicy and loaded. The fries were typical of frozen fries that were re fried using an air fryer or deep fryer (aka a little chalky on the inside but crispy on the outside). Service: really slow as you might expect at a bar. You're better off sticking to drinks and ordering at the counter. Ambience: very lively with a few TVs and live music at times. Don't expect to have any chance at an intimate conversation though.

If you are looking for a no-frills chill place to go this is your spot. It's nothing fancy but…read morepeople there are definitely have a good time! The staff seems nice. The space is not that big so keep that in mind on busier nights, but for the most part, the experience here was smooth. Food came out quickly. Drinks took a little while, but not too big of an issue. Oddly enough, they didn't have mint at the bar, but They did have some nice options for specialty cocktails. Burgers are big and messy but tasty. Apps are your basic apps. Overall no complaints.

Frozen drinks

Fall drinks

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Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar

4.3(947 reviews)

** Updating previous review with more tapas rankings **…read more Yuca Frita (9.5/10): These are so freaking delicious, wow. The cilantro aioli was an amazing dipping sauce. They really are fried to perfection. Frituras de Maiz: (10/10): Wow, these fritters are also amazing. They come with such a rich sauce. The fritters are exploding with flavor. Cazuela de Coliflor Asada (9/10): Insanely good dish. The cauliflower has perfect texture, complemented by the pistachios. The sauce is SO good. The cauliflower soaks it up so well. Chicharrones (9/10): Melt in your mouth pork belly. The pork skin crust was perfect. The sauces really make most of the dishes here. This dish is no different - I loved the sauce. Ropa Vieja (9/10): Perfectly slow cooked meat. One thing that really stood out to me was actually the white rice. The rice was VERY high quality, and I appreciated it so much. It's rare to come by rice this good. It had the perfect texture, chew, and fragrance. Ropa Vieja de Hongos (9/10): Pretty much the same as Ropa Vieja above. The mushrooms are delicious, and the dish is just as good whether your order the mushroom or steak version. Empanada del Carne (9/10): Oh man, the crusts are so good. This is pretty on par with the ones I just had in Puerto Rico. Chuletas de Cordero (8/10): The seasoning is heavenly. I was licking the lamb chops clean. Croquetas (8/10): Very solid croquetas. Wouldn't say it's a must-order, but you can't go wrong with them. Costillas a la Guayaba (6/10): The first time I had this it was really nicely marinated, and the rib meat is so tender that it almost falls off the bone. The second time, the meat was dry. Maduros con Tocino (6.5/10): This dish was pretty good, but got overshadowed by the other ones. Pulpo (6.5/10): Octopus was tender and savory. The potatoes were too salty. Camarones a la Plancha (6.5/10): Solid dish, but I enjoyed some other ones even more. Ensalada de Aguacate y Pina (6/10): The salad was a bit too sour, and that sourness overpowered the dish. It was a great blend of ingredients, though. *** and one dessert *** Churros con Chocolate (8.5/10): Big crunchy fluffy churros!! The chocolate sauce is amazing (not really spicy at all). You have to get this for dessert!!

Had a great dinner. 4 stars instead of 5 only because the service was a bit slow. They had plenty…read moreof runners but not enough folks taking orders. The sliders, which were not on the menu, were fantastic. The beef empanadas were good. The beet salad was excellent. The mushroom balls were good. Tres leches very good. I'd recommend. Nice place inside. Parking close by.

Bar

CROQUETAS DE HONGOS

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Joco's Bar & Kitchen

3.7(138 reviews)

0.5 mi

Joco's is one of my go-to bars! And I think it's a great casual, cozy spot by Moody Street. The…read morefood and beer menu offer a lot of options at pocket-friendly prices. For appetizers, my personal favorite is the Buffalo Chicken Tots! The staff are also friendly and fun to talk to.

Went on a Wednesday for a $10 burger and beer special. Wasn't really clear but the bartender is…read morealso the server. They were nice and explain the process. The burger for the special is just a house burger and he explained it didn't come with sides. Burger was a decent size and juicy. We also ordered joco tots which was good and big.

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Joco's Tots

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Joco 's Soft Menu

The Local Kitchen & Drinks

3.4(177 reviews)

1.7 mi

If half-stars were a thing this would have gotten a 3-1/2 stars. Somewhere between okay and good…read more Seating was a breeze when we arrived for our 6pm Friday reservation, and we got a booth, always my preference. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I ordered an Old-Fashioned and my companion a glass of chardonnay, both of which came promptly and were enjoyable. After some inquiries I settled on the self-advertised fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. My companion asked about a favorite no longer on the menu, a salad with grilled chicken, and after checking with the kitchen our server was happy to report it could be ordered. My companion asked for dressing on the side and unfortunatel the salad came out dressed. Our server was happy to return it to the kitchen and it came out after not too much time had elapsed, the way she'd ordered it. I'm always skeptical that ribs will be fall-off-the-bone but these were close. Unfortunately, they seemed a little off; I still can't decide if they were on the dry side, lacking in flavor, or both. But the meat did come off the bone easily, so there was that. They came with french fries which were good, The location is handy and there is on-site parking. The atmosphere was energetic and it must be a popular after-work place because there were several large (10+) tables occupied. Still, not sure I would go back soon when there are other comparable places in the area.

Nacho's from the appetizer menu to share w/table. It was almost the size of my head! Nacho's, steak…read moretaco's and cheeseburger were all great but I could have had just the nacho's! Quick service, very helpful

Nachos with chicken on the side

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The Local in Waltham, MA

Taste House

4.1(42 reviews)

I have not been to Taste House since they temporarily closed their doors in 2023. I'm always trying…read moreto support local establishments in the area but I'm sad to say that the takeout last night was extremely disappointing. I could not stomach any of their food. 4 crab Rangoon with little to no filling, 2 extremely fatty poor quality chicken teriyaki sticks and 1 egg roll for $17 on a bed of rice that tasted so old. I remember their Mala spicy pot being decent (however not as good as the spots I visit in Cambridge and Allston-Brighton) but gets the job done, there were many shrimp heads but where's the rest of the shrimp? Super expensive for small portions, old beef slices and old shrimp, had a bad smell so I tossed $50 worth of food. I woke up extremely sick this morning from the food, never again.

Life is short F...it up! Family, Flavors, Friends…read more was looking for a new place to try for dinner on the weekend. We knew that there is a couple of few Asian places in the area so we stumble upon this one. It turns out that it was a new Taiwanese place nice bar some TVs and overall clean. We tried the Taiwanese dumplings, which I thought were very good savory packed with meat and fried perfectly. Try the braised pork belly. It was a slightly sweeter sauce, but cooked right. Then we got the slice fish salt and pepper. Overall good experience for traditional Taiwanese food in the area.

Braised chicken

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The Bluebird Bar

4.1(94 reviews)

1.9 mi

Visited for a late-ish Sunday brunch at the recommendation of some local friends and loved it…read more Higher end jazz brunch--unique combo of an accordion (!) and guitarist as lovely background music. Nice cocktail menu (but we didn't partake...). Casual diner-ish seating around an old school bar with a cool take on breakfast classics. The biscuit with butter and hot honey is big (share it) and outstanding. Our awesome server recommended the burrito ... but we went with a classic breakfast plate (great bacon) and their unique take on chilaquiles ... delicious all around. Can tell a lot about a restaurant by how they handle a hiccup. One of our dishes came out cold, and they were quick to remake it with courtesy, professionalism, and an apology. Bravo. Five stars for service, food, and ambience. Highly recommend.

Located on a corner in downtown Newton, Bluebird Bar is a welcoming restaurant with a warm mix of…read morelocals and business travelers. They offer a daily blue plate special along with a simple yet diverse menu. Started with 1/2 dz oyster and they were fantastic! Had the Sautéed 6oz Filet Mignon special. The special comes with a Caesar salad. And a side of scallop potatoes. And it ends with a chocolate mousse! Patrick Jr was behind the bar and serving me tonight. All around great food and service and a wonderful location.

Bluebird x the Masters

Sausage Rig special

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Monday jazz..

Mighty Squirrel Brewing

4.1(162 reviews)

2.1 mi

I will start by saying I was a bit nervous to go here since breweries and Celiac are not exactly…read morecompatible. However, I was happy to find that there was a cafe in the back corner that opens in the mornings. So on the way to work, I tried out their cute cafe and got a pumpkin-spiced latte with almond milk. Overall, the coffee was decent and wasn't bitter or burnt (which was impressive since when I visited, the cafe was very new with little experience). This definitely earns them points in my book. I will say that they lose points (in my books) just based on my personal preferences. First off, being a brewery, expect there to be a STRONG smell of beer. Even though I wasn't in there for long, I could still find myself getting a headache and not enjoying the strong smell. I'll also say that the service I received the morning I went wasn't the best, and the man who made my drink definitely did not want to be there. As I've mentioned in other reviews I've done, I rate places HEAVILY based on service and kindness. Overall, the coffee was decent, but there are better places to go on Waltham that I would rather go to instead.

I always say yesss to beer Nothing like that first sip of…read morecold beer after a lovely hike through a nearby trail. Mighty Squirrel is a great brewery & a local gem. Great space, both indoor & outdoor. Plan on a food truck of some kind being there. Also, great service paired with a wonderful selection of beer. So come, stay a while, grab a couple beers & don't be like me and get absolutely smoked at a game of Jenga.