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    3.6 (282 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Alicia D.

    This was my first visiting Boston and visiting this restaurant was very unwelcoming. I read the reviews but still wanted to give this place a try. Wrong choice smh. The waitresses have a terrible attitude. Not pleasant at all. Jan in particular wasn't helpful with questions regarding the menu, rolling her eyes, and very dismissive. I've never experienced a waitress act so rude in my life! I was actually in shock! I have no idea how they're still working there. The food was just ok. I do not recommend even trying this place out. I'm sure there are much better options in the city.

    While visiting the Boston area today, l stopped at Mt Vernon's restaurants for lunch. The twin lobsters were very good!! However, the service was bad. The waitress was very unfriendly. Jan, was my waitress. I don't know if she was having a bad day and/or was racist. I was feeling RACIST energy and rudeness. She never came to check on me until she presented the bill. Which I gave her the minimum tip for poor service. In the Boston area there are lots of other great...seafood options No one has to except poor treatment from a server/restaurant. Dine elsewhere!!! Especially...Black Americans!!!

    Jennifer R.

    We had a great experience here. The food was terrific. Homey, hearty and well cooked with large portions. The tips were soooo tasty with the perfect amount of marinade. Boiled dinner was large and yummy. Nice piece of prime rib too!! Staff was amazing, down to earth and social. Loved it here!! Parking right across the street!

    Lobster roll onion rings and French fries
    Nicole P.

    Wow. I ordered a lobster roll for take out during a craving on a work day. When I picked it up, the bartender told me it would be the best lobster roll ever. And yes, it was amazing! I would say the roll was a little crunchy for my taste but the lobster salad inside was fantastic. Lightly dressed and huge chunks. This was at least half a lobster. I also got my side as half fries half onion rings and both were really good. Soft batter and decently sized orings so they didn't fall apart. The bartender even grabbed me some ketchup before I remembered to ask. I'll definitely be back next time I'm craving lobster

    Twin Lobster!!!  So good!
    John D.

    Had a great experience eating here with a large group of about 70 people. The twin lobster was the star of the show!!!

    Jumbo Lobster Salad Roll with Fries and Onion Rings

    I visited Boston with my family for the first time from California and after we landed and got our rental car I immediately searched for a local lobster roll! There were a lot of options in Downtown, but since it was 6pm on a Saturday night all of them had lines out the door and no parking to be found. We decided to head a little bit out of downtown and stumbled upon Mount Vernon - very glad we did! Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, food was good, and the restaurant has a local atmosphere which we prefer.

    Oyster Rockefeller

    Very local Boston vibes. The waitress was welcoming and willing to help us eat the clams and lobster properly. We had the oyster Rockefeller and clam bake. Amazing! Very reasonable priced. 2 FREE parking lots around the corner.

    Lobster stuffed lobster
    Greg B.

    Incredible hole in the wall. From the moment you walk in you are greeted by the bartender and local patrons. You can watch a game, gamble, or get the most insane lobster dinner on earth. They are know for a lobster stuffed with lobster. That's right. Come here for the New England cuisine, authentic Boston atmosphere and cold beer.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and catering service. Helped us stay within budget and supported the set up for the event. Would recommend!

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    post 1917 is a beautiful restaurant in north reading with a perfect ambiance for a great date…read morenight, family or friends dinner, or even a solo evening. ally is a fantastic bartender, anticipating any needs or wants at the perfect timing. i had a wonderful evening for my first visit here, and i really loved the menu selection. i don't remember which drink i ordered, but it was so great, I had two. we started with oysters (from ny, i forget the exact location) which were fresh (ask for horseradish if desired), and their crab cake which has the perfect texture and taste with sizable lumps of crab, and perfect complementary flavors with their sauce. their ribeye at medium-rare is perfect, ask them to cut it for you if you desire. for sides, their carrots and exotic mushrooms both were delicious with ideal flavors of seasoning & marinades. oysters 7/10 crab cake 9/10 ribeye 10/10 carrots 10/10 exotic mushrooms 10/10 overall, i really enjoyed my first visit here at post 1917 steakhouse and will absolutely return. ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.7/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 post 1917: 4.9/5

    A nice spot in reading ma in the old post office. Just a heads up ,parking may be challenging…read more Inside the restaurant there is a nice atmosphere, big bar and everyone is very friendly as you walk in. Our service was awesome !!! Keep in mind you will have to place all apps and main course all at once. I believe there a time limit for dinner but our waitress was super cool and did not mentioned it any time until the end. So my wife and I didn't feel rushed which was nice. Drinks are very good here! We tried few different drinks and all of them were excellent. Food here was on the money. Everything we ordered was tasteful, no complaints. We ordered the long bone steak . Recommend. Going into this restaurant we figure it will be pricey, which is fine for quality and experience. Business attire is required according to the website which I'm ok with. If you're looking for quality food and don't mind paying for it , this is the place. For me , it was worth it and had such a great time. I'd go back again. Steak lovers give it a shot ! Why not

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    Finally had a chance to try this spot after hearing good things…read more I have been visiting Boston area pretty regularly for work lately and this place has been on my list. Made reservations for 1 in advance and was able finally come by. Staff was amazing and very friendly. My waiter John was nice and very knowledgeable. Atmosphere here was very nice. I ordered the oysters, pappardelle, and gelato. Oysters were a nice appetite starter. Had the pappardelle with black truffle and I demolished that dish. Absolutely going to come back. I am surprised this place has not recieved a Michelin star yet because everything was on par.

    Such a lovely spot. So happy I was able to stop by during my visit…read more As mentioned many times, reservations are quite a challenge. I was in town visiting and was lucky enough to grab a bar spot later in the evening on a really cold night. The service -- superior. I was done making the decisions for the day so I had my server guide the experience and he was not wrong! I started with the best cocktail I had in Boston, . So good! Next I went with the Semolina cakes which were lovely. Followed that with spice crusted bluefin tuna which I devoured. For the main course -- i wanted a representative dish since i may never get the opportunity to circle back and the pappardelle with wild boar was amazing! I ate every bite. Ricotta cheesecake was for dessert and it was sooo good. I had to take the last few bites to go to enjoy later. Definitely work the reservation challenge

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    I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car…read more I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again.

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    4.7(130 reviews)
    1.4 miInman Square

    Wow talk about a hidden gem!…read more I hadn't heard much about this place so I wasn't sure what to expect-- located in Inman square with nearby limited street parking (there's a metered lot on Springfield street nearby!), Oak Bistro is a medium sized restaurant with a simple but chic decor and true focus on hospitality. When we came in we were greeted and our coats were taken and put away. They have rotating specials that our server walked us through. We ordered all three of the mock tails on the menu -- Odin's Oracle was a sparkling elderflower and passion fruit drink, the Northern Rose was fruity with a slight thick cream of coconut base (and the tables favorite!) and the last drink was a warm ginger drink. They all came out looking beautiful. For food, we started with the Halloumi Cheese which was delicious and perfect for sharing (comes with four pieces), then tried the Blueberry Ricotta Cornbread (really well made and yummy but needed a little more butter spread) and the fried burrata (huge serving of burrata with balsamic, fig jam, warm bread, just as good as it sounds). We tried the Braised Short Rib Croquettes which were stuffed with short rib and topped with sooo much yummy cheese. We also had the Pappardelle braised shore rib Ragu which was truly delicious-- would highly recommend. For dessert we tried a special menu bread pudding which was a perfect end to the night. Our leftovers came perfectly packaged in little baggies with dish names and dates written on them which is so cute and thoughtful! Overall I would order everything we got again and was so pleasantly surprised by the caliber of food at Oak Bistro-- get in and try it before it gets too popular!

    Most excellent Yelp find! I am still not sure why it wasn't packed the day we visited. I don't…read moreknow if it's new or if it's unpopular or what it could be, because this place is great! Everything and everyone we encountered were just lovely! Our server was a delight. Slightly shy and a bit pensive at first. She opened up as we interacted. The interior is beautifully decorated. Interior design was spot on to me and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Bravo! Why is it empty?? Restaurant business if tough man! Here sits a great place and no one is there. I really hope they kill it at night as our visit was at lunch. I absolutely loved my sandwich and think about it often still to this day. Beautifully grilled and crunchy, with a great beefy/oniony taste. The au jus was rich and flavorful and oh so good. Fries were fresh and also banging as well. C's dish of the thousand layers of really thin potato slices was probably the coolest thing we had to eat on our trip to the northeast. Wonderful dish with an excellent presentation! The piles of pecorino were an instant swoon. Very time consuming dish to prepare well. I applaud them for having it on the menu. All in all, a total memory maker kind of place that I do hope to return to someday. Until then, take care and keep up the good work! '26 - 10

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