We were craving breakfast sandwiches this morning and decided to order from here! We each got a…read morebacon egg and cheese sandwich, one on an english muffin and one on cinnamon bread. When I tell you, the sweet and savory combo of this sandwich was genuinely unmatched. The crust/outside edges of the bread were a bit crisp with sticky sweet cinnamon goodness, and the middle of the bread soft and pillowy, holding in an amazing savory egg and crispy bacon with some melty cheese. I ordered online and waited just a couple of minutes inside and had my food in no time. The staff was so kind and there were lots of people eating and enjoying their food while I was waiting. The prices were super fair, especially for a sandwich this delicious I will definitely be returning in the future

Absolutely delicious food! We love a good breakfast and these guys do not disappoint! Homemade…read morebiscuits and gravy served in bowl, topped with over easy eggs looks as good as it tastes. Highly recommended place friendly staff and kid friendly.

I've been really excited to check this place out and was happy to get bar reservations on a…read morebeautiful Friday night. The bartenders (I wish I caught their names) were excellent and the drink menu was extremely diverse. Loved the cocktails and the vibes. The menu was outstanding, and the flavors were spot on. Great inventive dishes! Presentation on the dishes felt a bit lacking and some ingredients on the flatbread we got felt really light, but I know they are switching menus soon so that could account for it. Can't wait to come back for brunch!

We've been going here since they opened last year and really love everything they've done. Both the…read moredinner and cocktail menus are updated seasonally and we really look forward to the changes and new items. It's clear that a lot of thought and testing goes into each new cocktail and dish. The flavors are complimentary with a great deal of depth which really make you appreciate every bite or sip. In addition they take a great deal of care with allergies and most of the items on the menu either are or can be made gluten free. I highly recommend stopping in if you're in the Ayer area. Everything on the menu is a hit.

Staying at the Hilton Garden Inn and this is their in house restaurant. There is plenty of seating…read moreat tables as well as at the bar. Not real busy as I think most people want to try outside the hotel as traditionally these restaurants tend to be mediocre. It was quite cold out so I decided to stay in and give it a shot. I ordered the clam chowder and the steak sandwich. The chowder came out quickly. It was worth a 3 rating. The sandwich would have received a 1 as it was TINY and had a weird dressing on it. Didn't see the dressing in the description. The sandwich looked old and dry so I asked for a burger instead. Much better choice. The waitress was very nice and had no problem swapping out the sandwich for the burger. Very much appreciated. The burger was tasty and juicy. This one got a 3.5 rating. The flavor of the burger was great but pretty rare hence the rating. Glad I decided to stay in and give it a try.

Stayed at the Hilton which was wonderful. Tried the restaurant Monday night and chose the steak…read moretips........EXCELLENT SO TENDER JUICY the glaze was amazing and the redskin mashed potatoes melted when combined with the glaze. Waitress was wonderful. Only complaint they forgot a soup but the food came so fast it wasn't a big deal.

First time here, won't be my last. Had a fish sandwich. The haddock was fresh and the perfect size…read more Menu has a little of everything.

Good breakfast, fair prices and a friendly staff in this family-owned restaurant. We all enjoyed…read moreour heart meals in this home style place reminiscent of the friendly places we ate growing up. Nothing fancy inside, but clearly a lot of regular diners.

Forge & Vine is a solid spot with a great vibe, but it's a little hit-or-miss for me. The space is…read morebeautiful, though I'm not a huge fan of how close the tables are to each other--even if I understand why they do it to maximize seating. My biggest wish is that the menu changed up a bit more. Every time I go, it feels very similar, and I often find myself struggling to find something that truly stands out or excites me. The food is good, just not particularly memorable. That said, the service is consistently good and it's still a nice place to meet up or go for a casual night out. I'd love to see some fresher or more creative menu rotations in the future because the setting definitely deserves it.

I'm a simple man: if a place has a burger on its dinner menu, I'm trying it. If it's a somewhat…read morehoity toity place like Forge & Vine (which I haven't been to until now), even better. And if it has premium beef and isn't yet another smashburger (I like them, but enough already), best scenario yet. Forge & Vine Cheeseburger: The burger here was fantastic. Most importantly, the beef brought flavor-- very enjoyable. Crusting was solid, though there could have been a bit more-- and perhaps a bit more seasoning. But no issues with the flavor, and the interior was a perfect medium rare with juices aplenty. The challah-like bun-- with appropriate size, volume, and density-- also brought some flavor: a pleasant slight sweetness. Cheese got the right melt, tomatoes were very fresh, and the other ingredients all worked in harmony. Tallow Fries: Included with the cheeseburger, these had both crispness and give, with a moist, fatty lubricant to aid the texture and flavor. Salting was on point. And plenty of them. All this for $24 might seem steep, but in today's economy, where it'll run you nearly $20 for a burger and fries at Five Guys, I'm all for paying a few extra bucks for the extra quality. And the space itself is pretty impressive too, from the high ceilings to the wood to the open kitchen to the view of farmland out back. Service was good too: efficient and friendly. Planning to return to try other items and post another review.

We had a phenomenal night of drinks, food, and legendary musicians at The Bull Run, Shirley, MA…read more(Apr 2026)! Their huge 275-seat event space was packed at tables for 4 to 8, for the two 1-hour sets of Live Dead & Brothers Band, an Allman Brothers - Grateful Dead group of legacy musicians from those bands and families!!! An authentic rockin' performance! They opened hot, with Feelin' Alright and Truckin', and ended hot with Midnight Rider, Ramblin' Man, and Jessica, with around 14 more between. The acoustics were excellent at our table, and we also took up our share of the crowded dance area :-) Their tour continues at least through Dec 2026. Our tickets were about $50 each. Service was fast and friendly, and they let us pull up one more chair for our group of nine. You can get crafted beers and cocktails. We settled in with ice cold regional beers, which honestly are just as distinctive as fancy craft beers. We got some food to share off their "concert menu", too. An entrée-size dish of rich creamy homemade Mac & Cheese, made with tasty aged Grafton Cheddar, soft slightly-al-dente curly Cavatappi pasta tubes, not-overcooked green beans, as i recall, crisply crusted with lightly-maple breadcrumbs. Very flavorful and satisfying. A sweet fresh bright Autumn Salad of greens, pecans, and bright beets, in tart vinaigrette. And juicy "Bull Run Classic" burgers with crisp lettuce, tasty firm tomato, mildly-sharp red onion, and, for one of them, an add-on of rich cheddar, all on a cloud-like brioche bun. They do ask for $20 per person food/beverage minimum for all shows, essentially an entree or a couple beverages each. That's about what we had planned to order anyway :-) This place knocked us out with their dedication to farm-to-table ingredients, sourced from more than 25 regional farms named on the dinner menu. We've never seem such an extensive list of the actual sources. Very cool! The Bull Run has been a tavern since 1741, named after the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, (or in another version, named for a brawl in the tavern at the same time :-), and has been run by the Guercios extended-family since 1946. It was a stop on the stagecoach route and a gathering place for the Revolutionary war. We loved the original wood, structure, and décor. The fireplaces were lovely. It's a huge venue. Bull Run has live music every week, and they're open Wed-Sun, but watch their schedule because dates vary, sometimes one day that week, sometimes all four! This show was in their 275-seat room. There's at least one larger room for around 400. Theres a little parking along Rt 2A, and much more out back across the covered bridge. Dont be put off by the rustic exterior. We loved this legendary performance at a legendary restaurant!

I am always surprised by how amazing the food is here. I…read morehave loved everything I've ordered from the Bull Run. I have no other restaurant that I could say the same thing about. I strongly recommend eating here because the atmosphere here makes me feel at home. If you are reading this... enjoy.

Markoh's in Ayer is fantastic, but Cal is the secret weapon. His Old Fashioneds are so good they…read moreshould come with instructions and maybe a seatbelt. I took one sip and suddenly understood jazz. He's quick, he's sharp, and he's got the kind of personality that makes you forget you only stopped in for "one drink." Food's great, drinks are next-level, and Cal keeps the whole place running smoother than it has any right to. Five stars. Highly recommend before the rest of the world discovers him.

This town went from Union coffee roasters to this place? I'm baffled. The owner and staff seem…read morenice enough but I've seen them openly do weird off-putting things like eating ingredients while preparing someone's sandwich. Then, when my sandwich and a friend's were ready, the aloof sandwich artisan (who appears to also one of only two staff members) forgot to tell me and went on with her enthralling conversation with the only other staff member for ten minutes. I was pleased that she was in such a good mood and living her #BestLlife and is #Blessed. But TBPH, she kind of put me in a bad mood because she made us late with her aloof, informal, and lax system. F- for the coffee "program" here. This place makes Marylou's look bourgeois.

Great lunch today!! Had the house smash burger, fries and a blood orange margarita…read more So, I am the pickiest person when it comes to margarita's, really only like my own. The one I had here was the best margarita I've ever had. The burger was perfection. Hand cut fries, the best. I'm a total snob foodie, this place is awesome!

Good food, Good Service, never overly busy, and the price is reasonable…read more Not a great place for a date night but anything less its a nice spot. Also a good place to watch sports if thats your thing.

Gibbet Hill Grill is one of those places that lives up to the hype- and then some. Definitely make…read morea reservation because it gets crazy busy, especially during peak hours, and for good reason. From the moment you walk in, everyone is genuinely nice, welcoming, and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. The food is consistently excellent, but my all-time favorite will forever be the goat cheese grilled cheese with tomato soup. It's pure comfort food perfection and honestly something I crave. Great atmosphere, great service, and food that never disappoints. Worth every visit- and every reservation you have to plan ahead for.

High-end farm-to-table steakhouse experience with a beautiful view of open fields and a nice little…read morenature walk hike up to Bancroft Castle on the side. We went for a family lunch and were met with kind service and deliciously fresh options. The cornbread with maple butter was a great starter alongside the Crab Dip that was loaded with fresh cheese and crab meat. Our steaks were all cooked well and definitely priced very fairly for a farm-to-table type of restaurant... we've paid a lot more for a lot worse! The flavors were all pretty hit or miss with the bone marrow butter packing a flavorful punch on our filets but the chicken pot pie missing a little more savoriness that were no stranger in the crab dip and butters. The steak and sunnies was a fun breakfast take on steak, eggs, and potatoes. The seasoning on the eggs and crunch on the potatoes left the best impression. And for dessert, our kid's chocolate chip cookie was a little hard, almost refrigerated? Had it tasted and felt a little fresher, we might've followed up with some milk and cookies for the rest of us. Overall the ambience and service made the experience meet exactly what we were looking for when making a reservation here for our family lunch. There were definitely some opportunities to really take it to the next level, but overall, we were very satisfied with our lunch and would definitely recommend for a nice countryside atmosphere to celebrate at.

Absolutely love the vibe here. I often stop in while on a bike ride but this winter have turned to…read morestopping in for lunch after weekend hikes in the area. I've had breakfast here along with their BLT and hotdogs and have always enjoyed the food. Delicious homemade cookies too. This is an order and then wait for your name to be called service location. Everyone here is fun and pleasant

Astoundingly bad pizza. Please see my photos. Bottom was charred a jet black color over most of the…read morepie making it taste bitter. Toppings (sausage and mushroom) were few and far between, especially the mushrooms which were almost nonexistent. Toppings, sauce, and cheese came only half-way to the edge, just dough after that. Top was way over-browned to the point where the cheese was disagreeably chewy. And I'm not sure if this was meant to be a thin-crust or a deep-dish pizza because it was both: thin in the middle half and three times thicker in parts of the outer half. Obviously whoever prepared this has no clue to how to do it properly. The ONLY good thing I can say about this mess is the dough itself was fresh and had a good texture. It wasn't just one. We were a group of 5 and ordered 3 pizzas. Everybody agreed they were bad. They should be ashamed to serve these. Didn't anybody notice leaving the kitchen they were unservable? So I would never consider here for take-out. But we were here for trivia night so maybe I'd try again to have something to eat while playing? But next time if they come out like that I'd be refusing delivery and demanding a new one - that's for sure. As far as the trivia, I might not return for that either. The room was very loud from the crowd, and the announcer's microphone never did work properly so it was very hard to hear. And, knowing how many good wines and beers they sell in the general store on the first floor, it is painful to have a choice of just 5 very generic wines upstairs. Why can't they offer all the wines from downstairs, with a reasonable mark-up for restaurant purchase of course?