"I'm gonna ride my llama From Peru to Texarkana…read moreI'm gonna ride him good In my old neighborhood" (Neil Young) Owen O'Leary's is the quintessential neighborhood pub. Sitting in our booth and observing the banter and chatter between the staff and the regulars, it was obvious there was a real O'Leary's community before us. Our one beer (Irish Red $7.25), Wedge Salad ($9.50) with a steak skewer ($6.99), cheeseburger ($14.99) with Sweet Potato Fries +$1), and apple Crisp ($6.99) totaled $50 even after tax and before tip. My salad was quite good with a big portion of fresh, crisp lettuce, some tomato wedges, crumbled blue cheese and four big steak chunks cooked medium as I asked for. The cheeseburger was a big hamburger patty served with pickle slices and waffle sweet potato fries. Zero complaints. We took the dessert back to the hotel, and our very personable server packaged the scoop of ice cream separately as we asked her to. The slice of apple crisp was huge, so a half a slice sure didn't seem like we were scrimping. It was a fun place with zero pretension, generous portions, reasonable prices, and satisfying meals.

We're back and the cute guy is Steve! We got the exact same meals and they were equally as good!…read moreWish we lived closer!!

Best lamb shepherd's pie I've ever had - so tender! The burgers are also incredible and cooked to…read moreperfection. Definitely worth a visit.

There is a significant service and management problem at this restaurant. My family and I went for…read moreSt Patrick's Day, as we have before. We asked the manager for some napkins to prop up the wobbly table and he said (quote) "Why don't you tell your kid not to stand on his chair" and walked away. The kid in question was literally sitting in his chair with one foot against the table. We explained to the manager the impact of what he said, and gave him multiple opportunities to apologize. We get it: its St Patrick's Day in an Irish bar and it's stressful. But instead of recognizing that he snapped: he doubled down and tried to convince us that his language fine, and that we were in the wrong for calling him out. I even talked with him an hour later, after it had cooled off, and he continued to be aggressive and dismissive. A bad manager is one thing. But our server didn't acknowledge the awkwardness (even as other families watched in shock), just trying to rush us out. The food was probably the worst it's ever been at Stone's, which raises questions of why. It's understandable to have a bad day, it's *not* ok to set the tone for your staff and establishment that berating your customers, unprompted, is acceptable.

Look, the food was good. They have happy hour apps, which is nice. I sat at the bar, with 5 other…read morepeople. Thats it, 6 customers TOTAL. The lack of attention from the bartender was ridiculous. There were several of us who sat here waiting for a drink for a bit before one of the two bartenders came over. Food good, service meh.

Great place, small menu, awesome decor. Felt very good to be there and service was good as well…read more Felt like we found a gem near our home. Parking is free, limited and just outside the restaurant.

It's fantastic to have PICCO nearby so I don't need to go into Boston! This place has all of the…read moresame great foods as the Boston location. Pizza, ice cream, salad were all delicious and worth a return visit. Bonus- free small ice cream for bday gal! Ambience is interesting - I think it was originally a bank. Seating was comfortable for my group of 4. Service was good. On-street parking & nearby muni garage. I went around 6pm early in the work week so I found parking on-street.

Incredibly cool location. Worth the visit alone…read more Staff was friendly and the cocktails were good. Food was OK.

10/10 for food and service! Went in grab lunch the other day, we got the King Karaban Sandwich and…read moreCrazy Caprese both on ciabatta bread. The Caprese had a ton of flavor, it had fig vin cotto which I was a little worried about thinking it might be too sweet but to my surprise it was absolutely delicious! Huge portion sizes, we ended up having leftover and it all tasted just as delicious the next day! I will definitely be back to try other sandwiches! It's a little bit loud in there but nothing out of ordinary.

Food 10/10 Ambiance: chill (staff all were nice)…read moreWait time: pleaseeeee order way in advance

We were a large group and the staff handled it wonderfully…read more Everyone loved their meal and cocktails.

Chill Restaurant delivered one of the most comforting and delicious meals I've had in a long time…read more The tomato soup was rich, smooth, and perfectly seasoned, but the real star of the meal was the grilled cheese sandwich -- hands down the best grilled cheese sandwich of my life. Perfectly toasted golden bread with gooey, melty cheese that was absolutely unforgettable. Every bite was pure comfort food perfection. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, and the service made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back for this again!

Food lacks flavor. Service is ok. Too pricey for what it is. Multiple tv's with sound on, and music…read moreblasting at the same time.

I used to be a HUGE fan of Hola, and I would frequently have lunch or dinner here on a weekly…read morebasis. I had certain menu favorites, but tried nearly everything they offered. Over the years, the quality went downhill, and ownership announced in late June '23 that they would be closing temporarily and reopen with a "new and improved" Hola. I was excited to check it out tonight Unfortunately, it was hard to find anything improved about the new Hola. The chips and salsa remain very good, and we had plenty of time to enjoy them as our food took a *long* time to come out, despite being just a few customers on a Monday night. Two of the three of us ordered Baja Fish tacos ($17) but they messed up the order and brought Shrimp Gober tacos instead, so we had to wait even longer for them to make the actual food we ordered. Some of the fish tacos were served with very unappealing, old browned avocado, while others had pathetic tiny slivers of fresher avocado. The De Asado tacos ($16) were sparsely filled with super dry meat, accompanied by dry, crispy rice. Not sure if these were just sitting drying out in the kitchen while they remade the fish tacos, or if this is typical. The "avocado sauce" listed on the menu was non-existent, and the main flavor came from using the leftover salsa from our chips to moisten the tacos. Nobody ever came to our table to refill waters or ask if we were enjoying our meal - I really miss the old staff, who were warm and inviting, and seemed genuinely eager to please. If this is the new "improved" Hola, I will mourn the demise of the old Southborough gem that Hola was, and cautiously seek out other Mexican restaurants in the area.

Great small restaurant/bar…read more Service is excellent! Burger was good. Korean burger was awesome.

I was a little surprised at pricing but I'm not from the area for one and for two it's a hotel bar…read moreso things are just higher for convenience. Outside of that, really enjoyed the atmosphere, service and food was pretty good.

Haven't been back here for ages, used to be a place you buy food by the weight. Now what a hidden…read moregem! Will definitely be back. We took our two younger ones there for a quiet Easter Sunday dinner together. So many interesting things on the menu, we way over ordered. But everything was delicious. We had the pork belly confit, the cheese bread, the octopus, and the parm wings to start. They were all polished off quickly. Our pork belly did seem to have missed a sauce, but we just dipped them with the cheesy bread sauce and was very happy. My son ordered a few different skews and thoroughly enjoyed his Picanha, sausage and cheese and chicken heart. My youngest said the chicken hearts were the best she had ever tried. High praise from a kid loving chicken heart since just a tiny tod. My wife and I both ordered the ribeye over mushroom risotto. We order medium rare and both of ours came perfectly done. Both our kids thoroughly enjoyed trying our steak and risotto. My daughter and I both enjoyed mixing my son's Yucca mash with the risotto. She practically scrapped my plate clean. We all had our eyes on the pineapple, but all agreed we were overstuffed and will defer to next time. We even had leftovers to bring home to one happy Puppy. Will definitely return!

Tucked away in Marlborough, Ember & Alma is a hidden gem and a secret worth keeping, yet it's the…read moreplace you can't stop talking about once you go. Always a warm welcome once you arrive, Ember & Alma is not only a place to get delicious food but a spot where you can feel connected and a sense of belonging. Whether you're settling in for a quiet date night or a leisurely dinner with loved ones, the cozy atmosphere wraps around you like a warm embrace. But it's the food and drink that truly steal the show. The menu is a love letter to Brazilian and South American cooking -- bold, soulful, and bursting with creativity. Every dish tells a story of a rich culinary tradition, taking you on a journey from bright, sweet notes all the way through to deep, satisfying umami. Both the cocktail menu and non-alcoholic offerings match this spirit, offering drinks that are every bit as thoughtfully crafted as the plates they accompany. If there's one dish that captures everything Ember & Alma stands for, it's the bananas bravas. Memorable in the truest sense of the word, they are the kind of thing you find yourself thinking about days later, and the reason you'll inevitably find yourself making a reservation to return.

Lost shoe is a delight. Great atmosphere. On this most…read morerecent trip my husband and I had an iced latte flight inside. My favorite was the lavender but they were all fantastic. The coffee shop is in the midst of a bunch of parking lots and has indoor and out door seating. They host events and pop ups and have a strong community vibe. They have a limited food options but they don't mind if you order food from elsewhere. Hope to be back soon.

I love the winter ambiance with all the string lights and comfy cozy feel. I think it's so…read moreinteresting when a brewery also brews coffee. I tried the pizza tots. They were excellent. And I also have the old fashioned. It was delicious. They made it with hard grapefruit seltzer that they brew themselves. It is very refreshing. I also tried the seasonal latte flight, a cider donut and the banana brûlée latte. I was very pleased with the peppermint mocha. It was minty but not overly so. The gingerbread latte was the best flavor. The cookie butter latte was good. And the vanilla cardamom was my least favorite. I would have liked more of the cardamom flavor. I like that you can try all the seasonal flavors but I would like it better if it was customizable instead of being preset. The service is pretty good. I think you can open a tab or you pay each time you order. There is no waitressing, so they call you up to the bar to get your order and you bring back your dishes to a corner of the counter. The bar/beer side was pretty slow service. I waited for a while to place my order but once I placed my order it wasn't too long before I received my drink.