Expensive and outdated restaurant. Two drinks, one beer and one Margarita totalled $32 with 20%…read moretip. Like really... Margarita was fine, but served in a standard, 16 oz glass with plenty of ice. Didn't bother with the food after that; we went Epigram brewery and got 5 freshly brewed beers, a bar pizza and an app for $85 with tip instead. We would've been north of $120 at the Outlook for something close to that. Decor and furniture is unchanged from years past. Best thing is the view of the mountain, but not worth it at these prices and this quality.

I'd like to leave a review of the meal we had with our out of town friends, but when we arrived,…read morethey said they had no record of my reservation, which I made on the Outlook website 5 days in advance AND had a screenshot of. Needless to say, it kind of ruined our evening, as getting another reservation at 7pm on a Friday evening, even in 'greater' Westford, is amazingly difficult. Not likely to repeat this mistake.

(This is on behalf of members of the retreat planning team of Moishe Kavod House)…read more We had our annual retreat at Friendly Crossways. It was a wonderful place for our community to come together, be out of the city, and relax! Mary Helan was SOO very very helpful in for months in advance of the retreat, during the retreat and post retreat. She was wonderful to work with and extremely patient. The facility was beautiful and allowed for a variety of activities, including a huge outdoor field! Overall, it was a wonderful weekend, and we really enjoyed the space.

I recently attended a wedding at the Friendly Crossways and although I had a great weekend with…read morefamily and friends, I think my perspective is different than most of the previous reviewers. As others mentioned there were no other options close by in the Harvard area to stay, so we decided to stay on site (even though I tried to find alternative arrangements). We arrived on Friday and found our room, which had only twin beds (the same for almost all rooms) but were yet to receive our linens (sheets/towels/pillow cases). We did get those later and as another reviewer mentioned they were very worn. You could also not bring in your own pillows or linens (as I had brought) and the party would be fined if they saw you doing so. The bathroom/showers which I saw were pretty outdated and dingy (except the ones near the front door which appear to be newer). They weren't unclean, but were just in desperate need of some TLC. We were also informed of a strict 5 minute shower policy which there are signs posted for in the bathroom. As most have said, it is very much a DIY venue, even so far as to washing your own dishes throughout the weekend. We did help out with a lot throughout the weekend which was fun helping our friends set up their wedding and be a part of it, but many times we would need to ask Mary or Keith (the owners of the property) for assistance or direction with a given task. Most of the time they were very friendly and helpful, but not all the time. I certainly understand they have a job to do, and tasks the Bride/Groom set up for them, and that helping me wasn't on their priority list, but at least be a little bit pleasant because we are paying you to be there. I would have to agree that the food they provided was excellent, and they were able to meet the needs of many dietary issues in our group. If I was reviewing only their food it would be 5 stars, no question. They used fresh ingredients and were very passionate about what came out of the kitchen. The other issue was the firewood. We were lectured that it was to be a "camp fire" and not a "bonfire". We were only provided with about 6 tiny pieces of wood to keep the fire going for our allotted 2 hours...and NO wood was to be put on after 11pm as the fire had to be completely out by midnight... It was nice to be able to just walk back to my room after the wedding/reception. The ceremony was beautiful set back under the trees on the lawn. If you are looking for a DIY wedding where you have to do just about everything for set up and break down then this is probably your place.

My now husband and I had our reception at Exchange Hall on 11/12/16 and we couldn't be happier for…read morechoosing this venue! From the rich history of the building itself (which has been preserved beautifully)to very knowledgeable owners ( Peggy and Glenn) whom made our wedding reception planning a breeze. We would highly recommend this venue for any event! Peggy was very accommodating and extremely helpful during our planning and organized our vendors so we didn't have to. And if that's not enough both her and her husband Glenn even helped us decorate as well as clean up after the wedding was over! Who does that?! We still hear praises from our weddings guests about how gorgeous Exchange Hall is and how much they enjoyed the atmosphere. Look no further, Exchange Hall is not only gorgeous but is run by very talented owners! Bravo!

From the owner: This grand historic building features a beautiful 2,200 sq ft open dance hall, with seven foot tall…read morewindows and a fourteen foot high ceiling. The Ballroom has been used for parties, classes, lectures, and public dances since 1860. When planning a wedding, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, anniversary, birthday party, dance, fundraiser, or other special occasion the Ballroom and the Victorian Room are available to rent for an afternoon or evening. The Victorian Room accommodates up to 40 people and the Ballroom up to130 people. All function rooms are accessible by elevator.

A few times, and enjoyed it both times. The first time I probably had one of their bowls and a…read moremixed drink after seeing a movie in the cinema next door. Last night I had the steakhouse burger (partner had the same) with sweet potato fries and a glass of their house red. All very good, I would gladly come back for these items. My partner was also happy with his meals both times. The service was wonderful! It was a crowded Friday night, and the bar was full, but we were able to order our wine right away thanks to the attentive bartenders. Our table came up sooner than estimated, and our waiter was attentive and friendly. Our food came out quickly. We'll be back!

I generally like Tavern on the Square in it's different locations. The menu is interesting with…read morelots of options. I especially like the bowls, like the salmon bowl. There is also a cool vibe like an upscale sports bar. Unfortunately, the food in Littleton was terrible and the service a bit unfriendly. My favorite salmon bowl had overcooked dry salmon, barely any avocado (like only a few tiny cubes) and the sauce was just dumped on it. It was marginally edible. The usually friendly service was not. I tried to get the attention of one waitress from the adjacent table to all ask a simple question. She walked by me twice without stopping. And, on the third time, she told me "I can't help you I'm not your server." The restaurant management needs to come here and up the game.

Saltbox catered our wedding in rural Vermont a few weeks ago, and my husband and I (as well as our…read moreguests) couldn't be happier! My husband and I are both vegetarian and good food obsessed, so when we first started planning our wedding, we knew good food was a top priority. It was important to us to have a vegetarian wedding that was delicious and vegetable-focused (and not just boring pastas or tofu steaks). We also knew that lots of our guests were meat-eaters and we wanted to make sure everyone walked away excited about the food. Well, Saltbox completely pulled it off. They worked patiently with us at every step. We gave them the adjective "Ottolenghi-esque" at the beginning and a few other notes about our taste, and they ran with it from there, delivering a draft menu that was amazing and then revising it according to our feedback. Throughout, they were easy to work with and extremely professional, and they pulled off of the details on the day beautifully, with everyone leaving happily stuffed and thrilled. (They even accommodated our gluten-free and dairy-free guests with delicious alternatives.) The waitstaff was also fantastic and helped ensure that my husband and I got enough to eat amidst all the busy-ness and dancing. Now, just a few weeks later, we are constantly hearing from friends and family about how great the food was (the best they've ever had by some accounts), asking for Saltbox's name, and remarking about how they completely forgot that they were eating vegetarian for the night because every dish was so delicious. I have been to lots of weddings and frankly, most of the food is not memorable. Saltbox's food absolutely was.

My wife and I attended a class last night and it was so much fun! And very impressive how they can…read moremake so many courses with a group of 8 people. It was really well organized and they explained everything to a very basic level. Plus, the food was awesome!

I don't even know where to begin--5 stars all around! The Barn at Gibbet Hill is truly something…read morespecial. The Venue & Team: Having grown up in the next town over, Gibbet Hill has always held a special place in my heart. It's where my husband and I went on early dates and celebrated anniversaries, so when we got engaged, I dreamed of a beautiful winter wedding at The Barn. I honestly assumed it would be outside of our budget, but after touring multiple venues, I quickly realized that Gibbet Hill was right on par in price--and incredibly willing to work with any budget. Nothing else compared. Nothing checked all the boxes the way The Barn did. Shoutout Bree--our coordinator, planner, event manager, director of sales, and overall wedding miracle worker. She is FANTASTIC, and I cannot speak highly enough of her. From our very first phone call, she walked me through every option, every detail, every add‑on--with endless patience. I had quite a bit of anxiety around planning, especially since we didn't start until about seven months before the big day, but she made the entire experience seamless. With 300+ weddings under her belt, she knew exactly how to guide us. She helped us design our menu, advised us on where to splurge or save, coordinated the timeline with all our vendors, and even bustled my dress. She made sure we had a quiet 15‑minute moment together after the ceremony--just us, taking it all in with appetizers. She went above and beyond in every single way to make our day easy, special, and absolutely stress‑free. We LOVED working with her. The Space: The barn itself is stunning--warm, elegant, and adaptable. It's spacious enough for a 200‑person celebration yet intimate enough for smaller weddings. We had 75 guests, and the way they set up and decorated the room made it feel breathtakingly beautiful. The Food: OUT. FREAKING. STANDING. Our guests are still talking about it six months later. We chose family‑style dining, and it was such a fun, interactive experience--everyone loved getting to try everything rather than choosing just one entrée. The steak, the fish, the mushroom cream tortellini (incredible!), the broccolini, the mashed potatoes--everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. I would recommend the family‑style option a thousand times over. The Staff: Every single person--from the waitstaff to the bartenders to the behind‑the‑scenes team--was phenomenal. A special shoutout to Shannon, our dedicated server for the night. She kept our drinks topped off, reminded me to switch into comfortable shoes, and made sure we were having the best day of our lives. If you're considering getting married at The Barn at Gibbet Hill--do it. Planning with their team is smooth, easy, and completely stress‑free. It was everything we dreamed of and more. I can't recommend it highly enough!

Just had the pleasure of attending a wedding there. Location was beautiful. Facility was…read moreimmaculate. Staff were spectacular. 10 stars !!!

A beautiful boutique inn in the small town of Groton Massachusetts…read more The staff was warm and inviting, the room clean and well put together, and the facilities are gorgeous. You can't ask for a better place to stay in such a small town location. What a GEM of a location. To send this place into the orbit of perfection, They offered a continental breakfast, full of artisan delights and small local vendor treats!!!

In town for nearby work visit. Great inn With the snow all around. The front desk attendant, Jen…read morewas helpful & friendly. The room was very spacious & comfortable. Great bed & shower. I didn't have the breakfast but love the water available at any time. The fireplace in the main area was beautiful! The meeting area for a group dinner one night was nice too.

On May 21st, we held our anniversary party at the Acton Women's Club -- we rented the entire house,…read moreboth upstairs and downstairs, for our 50-60 guests coming from far and wide to celebrate. It was very impressive how many people commented, as they arrived, on how wonderful the setting was -- "How did you find this place?" It has a lot of charm and a bit of quirkiness thrown in for flavor. Reasonably priced, conveniently located, and managed by members of the Club who were readily accessible and accommodating. We had a great night and much of the mood was provided by the ambiance of the AWC. Wholeheartedly recommend choosing this location for gatherings!

This weekend was my "surprise" bridal shower, and while I knew it was happening, I didn't know the…read moredetails such as the location, guest, etc. I'm not going to lie, I feared that it was going to be in a VFW type setting, which totally isn't my thing. So the time comes and we're pulling up and I ask the boy where we're going. He says "there" and points to a really cute looking historic home. I swear I must have let out a sigh of relief at that point. The place was really quaint with old wallpaper and furniture. It's like visiting your great grandparents house, that sort of feel. We had the whole place to ourselves, but spent the time downstairs where there was a full kitchen, dining room area and living room. The perfect space for the number of guests that came. Upstairs is a big room that's all cleared out with a little stage. I hear they teach ballroom dancing to kids here once a week, which I think is fantastic. Overall I was impressed with the place and was happy my family had picked someplace a little more unique for the day. Now if only I can convince the boy to someday move back to Acton so the future offspring can take dance lessons here!

We had a Girl Scout outing here earlier today and it was fantastic. Bella was our host and she was…read moreincredible. The girls first got to walk with the goats and play a fun game after a short hike. They then had the chance to hold baby bunnies and chickens. Bella shared so many great animal facts with us and was so patient and kind, answering our questions. This is an approved Girl Scout field trip spot so i would highly recommend this to other troops too. Our girls were 3rd graders, great age. We earned the outdoor adventurer badge by doing this today!

Lovely little farm with live music weekly And fresh eggs daily it seems... giant sandbox for kids…read morewhile the adults do s'mores and their BYOB! Music and ambiance was fantastic! Thanks to "Team Good Pickin"! We loved Elisabeth Lorrey and her musicians this evening! Fantastic music and wow what a voice and talent she is!!