Jackson&#x27;s Kitchen

I wonder if they're getting a little tired. This was a rockstar go-to place for us with excellent…read moreflavors, fresh ingredients, ample portions. My family obsessed over the chicken salads (no lie). The last few times have been the opposite- stale pita, old-tasting lettuce, greatly reduced portions, pretty high prices. So much quality to the menu, but for us it's off the list now and can no longer recommend.

Cute shop just outside Belmont Center. Great little spot for a quick sandwich or outdoor eating for…read moredinner. The chicken sandwich was superb. Fresh zucchini, peepers and onion grilled side and scrumptious side potatoes. The avocado and lettuce were fresh and the chicken succulent. We also had the lamb burger which was perfectly cooked. The service was personable and friendly, hats off to the chef.

The grills-cleaned between meal prep when someone has a food sensitivity.

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Chicken souvlaki wrap

Burtons Grill & Bar

Kayla was our excellent waitstaff who was cheerful and very pleasant!…read more Food, drinks, dessert and outside seating were wonderful! Kayla made suggestions and was very patient with my friend who asked questions about the gluten-free menu. Definitely going back!!

This is great place. they have a great, diversified food menus of salads, burgers, bowls and main…read moredishes and a great craft beer selection. I came during the lobster roll special season, and the roll had a good amount of meat in the roll. My only complaint, and it is a small one, is that the picture they advertise is what you would be served off the docks in main. What my wife and I had could more accurately be described as a lobster salad on a roll. No chunks like you see in the as. More chopped lobster with added ingredients. Not that it was not tasty. Just wanted to mention this as the only thing that distracted from an otherwise enjoyable time.

Bag of Donuts (Brunch Menu)

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Bread Service

Red Heat Tavern

Staying at the Concord Colonial Inn for a few days with family. Enjoying our time at this historic…read moreplace and watching the USA play in the World Cup and ordered some wings and chicken nachos. Definite A+ The wings have a great size with good meat and the rub/seasoning/sauce for the mesquite buffalo wings is perfect. Excellent wings. Quality take-out in the historic area.

My wife and I wanted to try someplace different. We had seen this when visiting a couple other…read moreplaces right in the area so here we are! The restaurant and bar were clean and well kept! Our server/ bartender Tom, was personable and helpful! We appreciated him! We started off with their buffalo chicken dip and adult beverages. Tom made a great Manhattan! Thank you! My wife enjoyed a glass of their red wine. Our buffalo chicken dip came out relatively quickly and was delicious! We've had several variations of this and think we prefer the shredded chicken better than the chicken chunks that they serve here. For our main course, my wife decided on their Mesquite barbecue chicken wings with the dry rub while I dove in for a Caesar salad adding blackened salmon. My wife enjoyed her wings immensely well I thought the Caesar salad was well done and the salmon cooked perfectly to my order! Overall a good visit! Thank you!

Mesquite Wings

Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Blue Ribbon BBQ

3.9(759 reviews)

1.5 mi•Arlington Center

Mixed feeling on this visit. We ordered beef brisket, St. Louis rib and Jamaican chicken…read more Unfortunately, the meat itself was very dry regardless of beef, pork or chicken, which was a letdown. but the hot BBQ sauce absolutely saved the meal! That sauce is awesome and packs the perfect amount of kick. Worth it for the sauce alone, but I hope the meat is a bit juicier next time. If you go, just make sure to drench everything in that hot sauce!

The institute's extravagant afternoon tea came from this long-established American barbecue…read morerestaurant, opened in 1995. Burnt Ends: Best of the day. The beef brisket was tender, flavorful, and juicy, not dry at all. The tomato-based barbecue sauce was sweet and refreshing, with a rich but not overpowering smoky flavor. It's said to have been smoked for 14 hours before being slowly stewed--I admire the restaurant's dedication. Pulled Chicken: Average. While the chicken thigh wasn't dry, it wasn't particularly tender, and there wasn't much juice. The North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce was also bland. Coleslaw: A good way to cut through the richness, but nothing special. Cornbread: Soft and slightly coarse, with a natural sweetness from the grains. Delicious with sour cream. Chocolate Chip Brownie: Surprisingly, a BBQ restaurant's homemade dessert was also excellent. Soft in texture, with a bitter and fragrant flavor.

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St. Louis rib

Town Tavern

4.1(206 reviews)

2.9 mi•East Arlington

Town Tavern has a fun environment as a sports bar with dedicated staff and some fun beverages. The…read morefood presentation was very good. I just wish the flavors were bold like the looks and descriptions. The summer shanty was a good beverage on a hot evening. The turkey tips were beautiful although with very little flavor. The salad was similar. If you're looking for a fun bar with friends, enjoy. Just know the meal is not likely to be memorable itself.

We had an unexpected trip to the area that morning to visit a local store…read more When we were done, we noticed it was just about lunch time and decided to find a place to eat. There were many options to choose from but we do like to try places that are not always traditional. Hoping for a local favorite. Right on the corner, it is easy to find and with street parking easy to get to and enjoy a good meal and probably a late night gathering with friends. Rustic looking, it definitely put off the vibe of the local establishment for Arlington. We were the first customers that early afternoon. They were literally unlocking the doors when we arrived. The menu offered enough options to satisfy our dietary and personal preferences. Meats, chicken, fish and veggie options. You can find something. Staff was very friendly and attentive, but we were the only guest that early in the day. The crowd did pick up as we ate our meal. Large windows allowed you to sit and people watch on, what I would imagine is the Main Street for the town. It was Sunday so a little quiet so not a lot people watching today. Food was great and the presentation was a lot more than expected for a tavern. Full bar options and a good list of local craft beers. I love trying local beers when possible. A lot of space for seating during the day and I can only imagine the evening bar scene. Based on the number of people who did walk in while we were there to recover their credit card from the night before. Sounds weird but it totally gave off the local vibe. Love it. Very clean and tidy for a Tavern. Respectful place. Plenty of TVs to watch your favorite game so I enjoyed a chance to see one of the Sweet 16 games that day. So, if you are in town, give Town Tavern a visit.

Town cut sirloin

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Mimosa

Row 34

4.0(467 reviews)

4.2 mi

•$$$

Superb experience - five stars all around - from food to service to ambience!…read more Visited with work colleagues last week - we had reserved a table and started with three types of oysters - all of which were fresh, and tasted distinct from each other. I also ordered a cup of clam chowder, which was creamy and filling! For my entrée I, and most of my colleagues, ordered the warm buttered lobster rolls. I ordered mine with salad and Cole slaw, and it was superb! The others shared dessert family style, but I opted for a single scoop of Belgian chocolate ice cream, which was a delightful way to end a memorable meal. Will be back!

Great service, perfectly sufficient ambience…read more Food was just not great. Tuna tartare relied on spice over seasoning, salmon burger also sadly under seasoned with too much filler. Appreciate what they're trying to do with all fresh but maybe they'd benefit from a few frozen items that allow them to focus?

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The Tack Room

3.8(122 reviews)

6.8 mi

The Tack Room's menu is pretty interesting with a lot of things I don't usually see combined…read moretogether. Today I gave it a try and felt that it was good in some areas and just ok in others. Overall the food tasted pretty healthy despite having pork belly and chorizo. The seasoning was definitely on the lighter side, where the french onion soup was tasting pretty close to an extremely light broth. Tried the cassoulet which I've heard of before but never seen on a menu. It was very hearty but also a but bland. Pulled pork and pork belly seemed to have zero salt. Duck leg confit also very bland. It was cooked well but just bland. The dishes with citrus were quite tasty. Beets and arugala salad very good, good quality goat cheese. Alligator chorizo grilled oysters surprisingly good. Never had alligator chorizo before but it was crispy and not fatty even though it resembled bacon visually. The oysters were small, even more small in comparison to the chorizo but it was a good bite. I would recommend skipping the clam chowder, french onion soup (not really caramelized onions to be honest), and the cassoulet unless you feel empowered to salt your own food. The clientele was definitely in the 60+ range. Nothing wrong with that obviously but tastes change with age and maybe thats why the seasoning was so light. Today there were just two wait staff for the whole place. Seemed understaffed and it took almost thirty minutes for food to come out. Waiting for the check took about fifteen minutes. Staff was nice but definitely overloaded. Today was a holiday though.

My most recent experience with The Tack Room was handled poorly, and I felt devalued as a guest. I…read moretry to go a few times a year. Last month, they posted a special that caught my eye. We had a reservation for a celebratory dinner, and I commented to ask if the special would still be on for that date. The chef/owner responded immediately that it would. Knowing specials often run out quickly, I called on the morning of the reservation, and a hostess said, yes, the special was still on. So we got there, we ordered, and we asked for the special -- the waitress said she'd confirm, and then came back and just said 'no, it was just for that day,' which was confusing. I explained that the chef and the hostess had confirmed that it was still on the menu and asked if it had run out -- again, understandable -- and she said it 'was just something we made for an influencer.' At that point, I didn't want to press the two 'no' answers, so we finished the dinner and moved on. I reached out privately after the fact as I wanted to see if there was a better way I could have communicated to the restaurant or asked for clarification, and asked if there was a better way to confirm information moving forward, and they never responded. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back.

Chicken sandwich

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Dry rub chicken wings

Simple Fare

4.6(75 reviews)

3.2 mi

Maeghan was so helpful with our recent event. Everyone enjoyed the food, and those with dietary…read morerestrictions especially appreciated it! Erica and Diego were so helpful, patient, and pleasant to work with. They took great pride in their work, and it showed. We would highly recommend them and use their services again!

This place is exactly what it says it is, simple fare at a great price. Really enjoy the variety…read moreand ease of ordering. I've used them twice for an office holiday party and both times everything went super smoothly. It's a great option to have in the neighborhood.

Mac n' Cheese Bites

Steak & Cheese Eggrolls with Chipotle Ketchup dipping sauce

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The Italian

Craft Food Halls - Waltham

4.0(188 reviews)

4.0 mi

Amazing Amazing food…read moreAmazing food amazing food amazing food amazing food atmosphere service

Craft Food Halls in Waltham was interesting. The theme is self-service, whether that means ordering…read moreyour food via QR code at your table, or pouring your own beer with their unique card-based wall of taps. It's a fun, modern take on a restaurant environment, but I still found it just okay. The beers on tap weren't the most interesting; good representation of different styles but not a lot of diversity in breweries. The layout also feels a bit weird, with tables and group activities (ping pong, etc) making for awkward paths and not a lot of intermingling. Finally, I didn't try any food on my visit, but it was funny to see the interior get pretty smoky at times; maybe a new ventilation system is overdue.

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Mothership

4.3(20 reviews)

3.2 mi•North Cambridge

This space is pretty cool. It is connected to a coffee shop as well. I came here for an event but…read more I would come back here and try out some of their drinks they have. The food looks good from other people post.

Super over priced restaurant with subpar food options. The vegetarian pasta costs $29! Got ok…read moreburger and chicken was just mediocre. Calamari was... probably microwaved. The service was super slow and the waiter seemed like his mind was on somewhere else. (Questionable 5% kitchen appreciation tip was also added to bill) Their drinks are fine and desserts are okay, but I'd never come back here for meals.

Chicken tendies

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Frank L.

14 years ago

Not the best place I've tried in the Arlington/Lexington area. I heard the meatballs and sauce were home made so I thought I would check it out. The meatball sub was nothing to brag about. The meatballs weren't very flavorful and the sauce was a little bit sweet but didn't really stand out either. I also tried the buffalo chicken wrap a while ago and wasn't impressed as it was a roll up with the ends left open and the inside ending up all over the place, a wrap has closed ends, right? So in general for the prices it wouldn't be my first, second or third choice for take out. read more

Suzi B.

15 years ago

LOVE this place. If you want a delicious home cooked meal but don't want to do the cooking yourself, stop on by -- you won't be disappointed. The quality of the food and the service has been consistently excellent since they opened they doors. Jackson's is the first place we think of when we want comfort food but aren't in the mood to cook or don't have the time. I'm addicted to the chicken parm dinner and the meatballs....mmmm...chicken soup is also tremendous. So glad they're here, and so hope they'll be around for a loooong time. read more

Molly B.

16 years ago

New and wonderful! Great sandwiches, fresh turkey and salads!! I had a craving for Italian coldcuts and Jackson's Kitchen delivered. I have to admit having been there two days in a row since this is convenient to work (Arlington). Definitely worth the visit and several great items on the menu ranging from comfort foods to classics! Stopped in on my way home from work to pick up dinner -prepared food section provides lots of great options that taste like a home cooked meal without requiring that I turn on the stove! read more

Sumana N.

16 years ago

At a loss for what to make for dinner driving home from work and thought of Jackson's Kitchen nearby so stopped in to check it out. I got the Chicken Parm and my husband decided on the Shepherd's Pie. Both were yummy! I'm a big fan of comfort food in general so it was refreshing to get large portions at a reasonable price. Picts of the owner's toddler son cooking up a storm in the kitchen line the walls, making it clear that the passion for cooking runs through this family. Will be back to try the steak tips next! read more

Jennifer K.

15 years ago

Delicious!!! I eat here at least twice a week. People are nice and friendly, service is fast. I love how the food taste homemade, not greasy at all. This isn't your typical pizza joint. They have a wide variety of dishes, from grill cheese to lasagna! I have never had a bad meal, and the food is always prepared to my liking. If your in the Lexington area be sure to check them out! read more

Malini B.

16 years ago

Definitely worth the stop! Great sandwiches, soups and options for lunch. And the prepared foods are amazing especially on the nights you do NOT want to turn on the stove. The area definitely needed a place like this. Convenient and delicious-for work or home. I recommend the turkey tips and the Italian sub. Butternut squash soup and mushroom bisque are flavorful as well. read more

Declan G.

6 years ago

On the advice of pal, I ordered grilled salmon here, it is served with rice and vegetables. The food was very tasty, the salmon was well fried, fresh tasty vegetables. The girl manager I spoke with on the phone was very polite, she recommended their specials. Took my order without any problems, too, in maximum 3 minutes. Great service, the prices are reasonable too. read more

Mark B.

16 years ago

One word-Yummy. I've had a few meals from this new gem. Sandwiches-good. I picked up some of the food from the take home case -perfect for nights when I don't have time to make dinner. Reasonably priced and the staff is helpful. I definitely recommend. read more

Phoenix M.

16 years ago

Great new spot. Enjoyed the food and the service is great. I've sampled both the prepared foods and sandwiches-so far so good! Definitely recommend. read more

Monique T.

7 years ago

If you're looking for food as if it were made from home this is the place to go. I love their chicken teriyaki dinner!

Jill G.

Elite 24

165

147

7 years ago

Great spot for a sandwich or salad. Super friendly staff. Very happy with the service here

Jim D.

16 years ago

I only have had sandwiches and they are very high quality. The best in the area.

Jian C.

8 years ago

My family's second kitchen. Try their steak tips, you won't regret!

Tara C.

15 years ago

Fabulous fish tacos. I know my fish tacos and these are the best.

Dylan C.

12 years ago

steak and chees is delicious

Mari D.

14 years ago

Good food; great value!

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