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    La Fina

    4.1 (171 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Pamela M.

    Went here for a Girls Night Out Event they had where they were hosting a Fashion Show put together by a store called Chic which is right across the street from the restaurant. I had heard about the place but had never been so I took the opportunity when a friend suggested we go. I felt welcome the minute I walked in, the event was in a different area of the restaurant so I was escorted there. I met my friends where they were seated. As soon as I sat down, our waiter welcomes me, served me water and offered to check in my coat for me, I felt important haha! I ordered the Burger and fries from the special menu they had for the night. My burger was a little more chewey than I prefer it but it was still very good. The fries were perfect and were gone within minutes. I also proceeded to order the Lemon Parmesan fries as my friend got them, I tasted them and needed to have some of my own, yes, more fries. To drink, I had a Limoncello Margarita and which was surprisingly good. The Fashion Show was cute. There is plenty of parking in the surrounding areas. Paid and unpaid.

    Coffee
    Ethan R.

    Absolutely love Andover. In particular Downtown Andover. Incredibly charming, quaint & full of character. La Fina is an amazing eatery right in the heart of Downtown Andover. Most certainly a local favorite with their boutique style ambience, sexy space & sophisticated decor. Their menu also delivers a variety of European influenced dishes. "Just contemporary fine dining with a distinct twist." Service was in fact impeccable and well rounded on all fronts. Sitting at La Fina with family, friends or loved ones, you're bound to have a wonderful time. La Fina Burger A delicious & perfectly cooked beef patty in between a sesame bun. Red onion jam, aged cheddar and an amazing truffle aioli served with incredible fries. Avocado Waffle The only reason for my 4 star rating. Having read the name, I was wowed and so naturally I expected the dish to have that wow factor as well. However it was a basic waffle, with two poached eggs on top (had a bit of raw egg), avocado slices, chorizo and a relatively bland salsa verde. It was also supposed to have scallion curls which were missing from the dish. Even with that, I am still looking forward for my return to La Fina... for a romantic dinner date this time.

    Leanna S.

    We celebrated the Friendsgiving dinner with our best friends. It was a fantastic evening. The service and food were amazing. I really liked the crowd and interior decors. Expect downtown Boston range pricing. Even though the actual downtown is being kept in a good condition with a nice stroll.

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    Gloria L.

    They're on this year's Dine Out Boston and it was absolutely delicious. The food is not only delicious, but the whole experience is always great. We added a bottle of wine and oysters to our Dine Out Boston experience, it was lovely.

    Cobb salad
    Daria C.

    Wow! I've been waiting to try La Fina & I am so glad we did. My husband and I had a FANTASTIC experience. From the second we walked in the ambiance was incredible, I felt like I was in Miami. We started with the Cobb salad & lobster bisque- both were incredible. Entrees were steak bavette & miso butter salmon. We were so so impressed & cannot wait to go back.

    I absolutely fell in love with this place and took a risk hosting my birthday dinner here without even having ever tried it! I'm so glad I did. My waiter, Anthony, way great, very attentive, and patient for a 'larger' party. Everyone enjoyed their entrees and cocktails, and all agreed to go back. I've driven by in the summer and know they have an outdoor 'patio'/eating in the summer and am looking forward to it and their delicious food. Highly recommend.

    Ribeye, creamed spinach, lobster mac and cheese
    Lindsey A.

    Phenomenal steaks and sides, fantastic attentive and friendly service. Could not have asked for more

    Tuna tacos - good dish. I wish there was less mayo in it
    Shemesh Y.

    Good atmosphere, good food (more for meat lovers though). Surprisingly, they're Pasta was fabulous and filling, fries were excellent, mushrooms side was good too. The tuna tacos had too much mayonnaise and felt too fried, but were good. The salmon tartar felt just like a flavorless chopped raw fish that someone chewed before me (this one was returned). Service was a little too much - in the first 20 minutes, he came 20 times and interrupted our conversation, being extremely chatty.

    Cheeseburger and French fries
    ZaZa R.

    I'm a native Californian but was visiting my family on the East Coast for Thanksgiving weekend. I decided to have a sibling lunch with my brother and sister. Since he's a local, he took us to an amazing spot with great food. The ambiance was fantastic, and our waitress, Nelly, was a delight! I accidentally broke my water glass, but the staff was incredibly chill and didn't make me feel bad at all. I'm definitely going back on my next visit. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

    Pear something its delicious specially the almond crumble i wish we get more of it.
    Irena K.

    First thing first, as i came in to the restaurant there 2 things I noticed the most. Fish aroma, and beautiful restaurant. It filled with beautiful lightings, nice and fancy light on the table nice real tablecloth. It was just beautiful. We had lamb chop, Prime steak, and sword fish, wagyu beef tartar, crochett, and maitake mushroom which is super bitter to the taste because its over fried. Crockett was over fried too but the inside of it saved the burnt outside. I really enjoyed that. My husband loves the lamb, my friend's steak order comes abit underdone. She ordered medium it comes medium rare. I had swordfish and its fishy. I tried to finish it since its a very expensive foods but i couldnt. The manager and server are very good they took off the maitake off our bill. I really appreciate it. I asked them if they willing to come back. They all say big no. The price does not compare to the taste. If you like aged meat, you probably will enjoy it. If u likes truffles they have tons of options for it and if u want to eat 24karat gold leaf they also have it. Long story short, its underwhelming. Oh! Their gelato are delicious specially if u likes dark chocolate their dark chocolate gelato is really dark for sure. Our pear pie was good too

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    no more hotdogs and took a long time to get food. The bread was pretty good. Waiter was good and pasta was delicious.

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    Everything is always impeccable here. Food, drink, ambiance, and especially the service. Top notch!

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    Really solid restaurant with a romantic environment and good food. We sat outside and will sit more on the inside next time.

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    The atmosphere was gorgeous (especially dressed up for Christmas), the food was out of this world. A perfect date night!

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    Steaks were cooked to our liking and service was wonderful.Ambiance was great and I would repeat another visit sometime.

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    Anthony was an amazing server, we were lucky to have him. Knowable and kind. The dinner was excellent too. Recommend.

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    Monica’s Mithai Cafe & Bar - Oooommmgggg best salmon of my liiiiiiife!!!

    Monica’s Mithai Cafe & Bar

    4.8(32 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Have gotten food delivered twice and was very happy…read more First of all, the packaging makes you feel very bougie indeed, with beautiful, colorful boxes and containers. The Naanza is absolutely delicious, every flavor is bursting through and the textures are perfection, would highly recommend. The chopped kachumber salad was very fresh. The yogurt bombs were funky and a little spicy. Overall, really enjoyed eating food that's out of the ordinary and again, highly recommend the nannza!

    One of the most unique restaurants I've visited. The presentation of the food and drinks was as…read morepretty as the colorful interior. For drinks I ordered the lychee martini and chai-tini buzz. The lychee martini was a little too sweet and the chai martini was too milky for my liking. There are a lot of interesting cocktails on the menu so I'd like to try something different next time. For food I ordered the Samosa Bliss and the iron pan (kadhai) hit with paneer and a side of garlic naan. The samosas were delicious: crispy on the outside and well-seasoned on the inside with a tangy sauce. The paneer was excellent in terms of portion size and texture. I would have preferred basmati rice with the entree instead of the yellow rice and more garlic on the naan, but overall it was a satisfying meal. There isn't a dessert menu but they have a case with a variety of Indian sweets. Service was very attentive and felt like you were eating at a family's home. Lots of nearby street parking. As with many older New England buildings, the entrance is a little tight and has a few steps so it may be difficult for some people to enter. I look forward to visiting again!

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    The Prive Lounge

    4.3(4 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Finally a place in Andover that stays open later, reminds us a little bit of a NYC lounge, and was…read morea perfect date night away from the kids (also no kids were in the lounge). Only missing the impromptu dance floor up front as the DJ came on. The service was amazing, and maybe it also made a difference that it's hard to find good service anywhere around here. Decent cocktails and food too...I highly recommend the smokehouse if you like bourbon!

    What a delight! Intimate feel, interesting decor, wonderful service. Background music was present…read morebut did not insert itself as competitor to conversation. And we interacted with neighboring tables on both sides to recommend (when asked) the oysters, and when one received a drink with a big smoke bubble that created a magical flow of smoke when it burst. French inspired drinks and food were fantastic and interesting. The French 75 menu was so interesting-- choose your flavor and your bubbles. I tried two, the classic with rosé was so pretty, and the honey lavender with base level champagne was delicious. The raw oysters were to die for! Perfect little pop of acidity with other flavors delicately added and perfectly balanced. The oysters Rockefeller were also perfectly delicious. The foie gras is not something I would normally eat, but my boyfriend loves that stuff so we went with it. I enjoyed it more than he did. It was not a classic foie gras, it was smoother with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor. Eating it with the fig jam and "light as clouds" toast made it absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every minute and mouthful--would definitely seek this place out again even though I live an hour away! We enjoyed ourselves too much to take pictures!

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    The Autograph American Tavern

    3.6(82 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The Autograph was a beautiful restaurant. We originally stopped by for brunch but since it was…read moreSuper Bowl Sunday, they didn't have brunch available. We ordered a chicken sandwich and the cheesesteak. Both were delicious and flavored very well. The proportion was perfect, too. The volume of the restaurant was a bit loud since there was a private event and several people at the bar. Overall, everything was good, I would stop by again.

    First visit, probably my last. Beautiful space, kinda upscale, with upscale pricing on their…read moreelevated (read: upscale) comfort food, but the quality of both the food and service-- while not disastrous-- don't live up to the image they're projecting. Buffalo Wings: Good number of wings, I think 8 or 10, but all on the small side. Not really crisp, but mostly tender. Some were dry, some were juicy. Ordinary Buffalo sauce. A runner brought the wings and left. No blue cheese. I waited and waited to ask the server for some, but she was nowhere to be found. Had to ask a hostess for it - she said it doesn't come automatically, you have to ask. Sheesh. Tavern Burger: A grilled non-smashburger, with strong grilled flavor and nailed the medium rare. Good juiciness. Good condiments (LTO and creamy sauce) on brioche. Solid. Onion Rings: I opted for the $3 premium to swap out the fries and swap in onion rings with the burger. A mere handful, but THICK. If you'd like this style, you might like these. Seemed like a mass-produced product. Lots of seasoning visually on the outside, but still no flavor. Very bready between the onion and the outside crumbage. Not a fan, but your mileage may vary. Didn't see much of my server. Which is understandable if the place is packed, but at late afternoon, it wasn't. Everything took a little longer than it should. Would have ordered another beer if asked. Overall, not bad, just very ordinary. The parking, though it'll cost you a buck, is great. So there's that.

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    Tavern On High

    3.9(120 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    This is a very popular spot amongst our coworkers for lunch or after work drinks. I've probably…read moretried all their appetizers by this point and they are all amazing. It is a bar so expect mostly bar food, but their service is always quick and attentive. I like their cheesesteak egg rolls and chicken wings the best. During holiday season they have seasonal drinks. I got their hot chocolate. They also have private rooms for large parties.

    Tavern on High is definitely a favorite place of ours these days. My go to is the Asian Quinoa…read morePower Bowl with chicken. Somehow they manage to make it feel both healthy and a little decadent. We also love the flatbreads and deserts, and the chicken sandwich and burgers have been great as well - really can't miss. The only thing really missing is a few more solid vegetarian protein options - it would be wonderful to be able to get a grilled tofu steak on that Asian Quinoa Salad. Service is fantastic - you enter from the patio side (steps up front and ramp along back of the patio). These guys are well and professionally staffed and we've always been met and seated quickly. All of our servers have been knowledgeable and helpful in making selections. They have regular tables, high tops, bar seating and outdoor tables. There are dedicated water bowls for anyone who brings a pup (outdoors only) and the dogs I've seen have been well behaved and adorable. We've never brought our dog, but he's still greeted and admired by staff as we pass by on a walk. That really says all you need to know about the wonderful people. Parking is in the lot right out front surrounding the small High Street courtyard or on the street. The dining patio overlooks that same courtyard. All in all a great combination of good food and a nice but casual atmosphere.

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    Andiamo Restaurant + Bar + Cafe - Chocolate Soufflé Cake

    Andiamo Restaurant + Bar + Cafe

    4.0(107 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    We were looking for an eatery close by that serves lunch and came across "Andiamo" in Andover and…read moreit was just 10 minutes away on I93 south right off the highway! We were greeted by Emily a pleasant Hostess/Waitress! Andiamo had a nice Pub atmosphere and we were seated in a corner booth! We started with 2 Martinis that were filled to the brim which Emily very carefully brought to the table so not to spill a drop! We had checked the menu online and were both interested in their Chicken Piccata which had gotten rave reviews from fellow Yelper's and that dish didn't disappoint, we both loved it, the chicken was tender and the pasta cooked perfectly El Dente, and it was a huge portion, enough to satisfy the healthiest appetite! For dessert we opted for the Tiramisu that we took to go! After we got home we were looking forward to our tasty treat later in the day! Since our Chicken Piccata entrees were so delicious we thought that the Tiramisu would be as well, it wasn't! We both agreed that it was the worst Tiramisu that we've ever had! Instead of it consisting of the traditional ingredients of coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and whipped egg yolks, it was like eating a three by two inch high square of cool whip that was topped with a sliced Strawberry, which BTW, was the only plus of this dessert! Don't know if they have their own pastry chef or they get it from a local Italian bakery but whoever makes this needs to be spoken to and at $12 a slice it was, to put it mildly, a complete ripoff! Emily, The Martinis and the Chicken Piccata were all five Stars but please skip the Tiramisu!

    Andiamo is awesome! Jim has totally impressed us over the years, and we absolutely love supporting…read morethem. We've catered their dishes for family parties multiple times, and everyone always freaks out over how delicious everything is. The food is consistently amazing and such a crowd-pleaser. It's also a GREAT dine-in experience - beautiful, welcoming, and just as delicious when you eat there. Highly recommend!

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    Elm Square Oyster

    3.8(134 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    So we walked in and it was cute and a great atmosphere. Made you feel like everybody was a regular…read morein fact people thought we had been there many times before.. We sat down and we got a cocktail. I had a boulevardier and my husband had a missunderstood mule using misunderstood whiskey. We started with the oysters from Canada, Maine, and Duxbury, Massachusetts . All delicious I say skip the hot sauce and the cocktail sauce and try just a little bit of the vinegar. First three things we got were the Jimmy Nardello peppers that were stuffed with sausage and had an amazing ricotta spread that they were on top of then we also had the crab and corn beignets . The special that they had right now was the crab dip with the potato chips are only complaint that there wasn't more. We kinda liked it a lot.. Jesse was our main server, who is fantastic supported by all of the rest of the staff you would've never thought that we had a moment not being taken care of. They thought something took a little long so they brought us some dessert. It was delicious. After moving back here after 15 years away, this is one of the first restaurants we thought about going to on the regular so we can't wait to go back . No, really we're coming back Chef Michael. You're doing an amazing job.

    Nice place for drinks and oysters in downtown Andover. The interior is smaller than I expected…read morejudging by the outside, but the atmosphere is cozy with soft lighting and minimalistic decor. The bar has plenty of space, even when it's full. The restrooms are outside the restaurant but not too far. The bartenders were very attentive. I tried the Maple Manhattan and Violet Lemon Drop from the cocktail menu and enjoyed both. The oysters were excellent--very fresh and flavorful--although I one of my sauce containers was empty when I got my plate. I tried one each of the six available ranging from Massachusetts to Maine to Canada and each had a unique flavor accurately described by the menu. The dinner menu is rather limited. I had the crispy halibut sandwich was okay. I wish the piece of halibut had been thicker, but it was nice and crispy without having too much batter. The fries that came with it were a bit overcooked in my opinion. If I were to come back for dinner I'd try one of the entrees instead of a sandwich. Overall pleased with my experience and I will be back!

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