The Bluebird was the perfect setting for our ladies night out. We noted another large group of…read morewomen in there as we were leaving, and a mixed gender group, so apparently the word is out that this place is great for group gatherings, in addition to date night, etc. LOVED the warm copper tones and intricate/ornate walls and ceiling. I had only booked for 6 women, but people loved the location so much we had 11 show up. The staff were SO incredibly kind in accommodating us (again and again) on a busy Friday night. Shrimp cocktail was fresh and delicious and the crushed ice and ring presentation (I ordered 3) was gorgeous. Wish we'd found this place sooner!

Located on a corner in downtown Newton, Bluebird Bar is a welcoming restaurant with a warm mix of…read morelocals and business travelers. They offer a daily blue plate special along with a simple yet diverse menu. Started with 1/2 dz oyster and they were fantastic! Had the Sautéed 6oz Filet Mignon special. The special comes with a Caesar salad. And a side of scallop potatoes. And it ends with a chocolate mousse! Patrick Jr was behind the bar and serving me tonight. All around great food and service and a wonderful location.

I had the veggie burger for lunch today and really enjoyed it. The patty was quite thick and…read moresatisfying, and the side of sweet potato fries was excellent--perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was a great meal overall.

Ambiance 5 Menu 3…read moreMusic 5 Location 4 Service. 1 It is tucked off the main drag. I had seen it before. Otherwise I would have driven right by. They have a limited menu but an extensive selection of scotch and wine. I sat at the bar where the bartender could have cared Lee if I was there. He spent all his time catering to group at the end of the bar. I had to get up and ask the waitress to check on my cheeseburger. The bartender just did not care. I thought the price for a simple cheeseburger at 22.00 as steep. There was nothing special about it. Cheese, hamburger, bun and some jalapeño relish. Take your chances just don't sit at the bar instead sit at a table where the service is better.

Hidden gem. Excellent food..not a miss on the menu. They change it up often too and each time we…read moreare surprised. Maybe best burger I've eaten in Massachusetts. Live music some night, outdoor heated patio seating, excellent brunch, Sunday roast is a must. Not a bad thing to say other than it can get very loud inside when it's busy.

You know how in some restaurants you see the customers and they put salt on their food before they…read moreeven taste it? I think the chef is one of those people, because I had the muscles today and it was so salt forward. I mean it was dangerously full salt, but I was so hungry that I ate it anyway and then I told the waitress I said I should not even complain because I ate the dish however they should watch out for the salt. She said it's one of the most popular dishes and people like it that way . The restaurant decided to be gracious enough and swap that off of my order and let me get something else instead, but I was already full, so I took home a salad. Hours later, I figured it would be nice to have something refreshing after all that salt. I'm eating the salad and something crunchy and it's not the normal crunch. So I decide to like look into the lettuce and I see dirt. Especially now with everything going on around lettuce I am beyond shocked. I tried to call the restaurant granted it was dinner time but no answer so I called the sister company in another city and they said they would have the manager reach out to me which never happened . What surprised me as well as the manager from the sister location said he finds this surprising because the lettuce comes in triple washed, and they wash it themselves. All I could say to that is maybe open up the lettuce leaves and rinse them or open your eyes. So I'm putting it out there, I would like my money back, but since you can't answer the phone or own up to any responsibility, I'm leaving this message for you because I get a lot of hits on my reviews and I'm gonna tell people do not eat at this place unless your taste buds are completely dead and you just need salt and dirt survive. PS the ambience is so dark. It's decorated nicely, but they definitely need more light can barely read the menu.. Update, Stewart the owner wouldn't take my call, but they did issue a refund .

We came in right before closing on a Sunday night. We had tacos, buffalo cauliflower and a chicken…read moresandwich. The food was excellent, especially for the price they could easily charge double. We had a lovely chat with the bartender and the owner, who were super nice. We will definitely be adding this spot to our rotation.

Beer selection solid - drank a devils purse kolsch, a jacks Abby banner city ale, and a Maine…read morelunch. All fresh. Love frosted glasses . Owner is often present at bar and in kitchen . The buffalo cauliflower bites were the best I have ever eaten and the portion size was very generous. In battle for best neighbor village bar in Newton, I think hands down Ward 4 reigns supreme over village pub such as the Biltmore, Dunn-gaherins, buffs pub, and oharas.

AMAZING. First time here and we will be back. Their miso ramen is incredible and staff is…read morepersonable and kind! Didn't even take pictures because we ate all the food so quick. Great ramen, great small bites, great cocktails

Cute spot out in Newton, usually pretty busy and they've been around for quite some time so overall…read morethey are doing something right! We had about a 20-30 min wait for a table and explored the area and shops on the block while we waited. When we got seated we cruised the menu and ordered the following: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - our order came with crispy chicken however lacked seasoning and was a bit over cooked and dry. - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - the BEST appetizer we ordered, needed a pinch of salt, but flavor wise with the bonito flakes and sauce it was a hit! - green papaya salad this needed more seasoning, mortared herbs and chilis maybe tomatoes and garlic. Pass next time. RAMEN - miso ramen for the kiddo and she enjoyed it. She can't eat spicy so this was a very mild ramen. Didn't think the miso flavor came thru but she enjoyed it. - spicy miso ramen the lady got this one and i tried a some, the broth was lacking a bit of depth today. It's not spicy so normally I'd say even the non-spicy crowd probably would be able to handle it. The broth just tasted more watery was looking for the punch of flavor. Now the noodles were chewy and had great bounce to them, the char siu pork cuts were tender and melt in your mouth! - chef's ultra ramen - this broth definitely was the better broth out of all the ramens in my opinion with plenty of proteins and more depth of flavor, umami, smokiness, smelled great too. - spicy tan tan the brother got this one, it's typically what i would normally go for, he enjoyed it, not too spicy either, could use some more crunchy garlic with the chili oil. Overall would come back to give it another go, perhaps the heavy dinner rush some things got lost in the cooking on certain dishes.

Our first night at the Sheraton we dined at Social. The food was really good: the kids both had the…read moremacaroni & cheese, I had the Black & Bleu, my daughter had the mushroom risotto and my husband had the fish & chips with sweet potato fries. Two thumbs up by all of us. The service was great and the ambiance mellow. Nine of us are there two nights later. In addition to dishes we'd had before, we got feedback on the tomato soup and grilled cheese--great! The Brussels sprouts were really good and the clam chowder was a hit. We all recommend Social!

I will simply say that this restaurant only exists because of the single dining experience of a…read moreweary traveler staying in the connected hotel. The food is lackluster for the price, an $18 bowl of clam chowder should knock my socks off, but it didn't. The fish and chips were severely over-breaded, they don't have malt vinegar in the bottle, a thimble full is supposed to suffice. They attempt to give gargantuan orders of fries to appease the mediocre preparation of the main entree. Get an UBER or go across the street to Buffs, but by all means do not waste your time and money at this establishment. Service at the bar was adequate, but the food overwhelmed the experience.

The food is amazing! A lot of people mentioned about the crab fried rice but I don't love it as…read moremuch because of too little crab! From the 2-3 times I've been here, I had to add shrimp to this dish as well! I love the pad thai and I am not really a pad thai person! I also love the pork cheeks here! The service was great! Busy place!

Very good Thai food 'tapas' style that lets you have a lot of different bites even with a few…read morepeople. The standout was the seasonal pomelo salad with the fresh citrus making a lovely dressing over perfectly cooked shrimp and greens along with the crunch of nuts. The Pad Thai was good. The fried chicken skin seemed to be battered which made it a bit heavier. The chive cake was also deep fried and dense, making it a crunchy outer and chewy texture that may be preferred by some but was not hitting home for me. I would skip the papaya salad, it was fine but didn't have the dimension of the pomelo salad. I suspect that I could have ordered better in my item selection given the very good pomelo salad. The staff is friendly and attentive, the small restaurant is cozy and comfortable. We will be back.

what a hidden gem! it wasn't too busy on a monday night and the food was amazing and reasonably…read morepriced. we got the: - curry puff - pad see ew (smokier and less sweet than others!) - crispy duck curry (my favorite) - tom yum fried rice (also good, it was packed with lots of seafood)

Typically a wait for weeknights. Plenty of street parking. Service is fast. Nice ambiance…read more The duck curry was fine, but the duck itself was too salty. Tom kha was good. Crying tiger was cooked to medium/medium rareish and was probably the best dish-- tender, fatty, good balance of salty and sweet. Thai teas aren't too sweet which is a plus.

Have met up a few times here, and have to say that I always enjoyed my drinks. The only place I've…read moreever had gochujang in a cocktail! Plus they have one thats really more of an icee? Really, just pick any, and prepare to have fun, they've got something for everyone. AND, they divide the menu in full alcohol, low alcohol, and no alcohol, which I've never seen before. Service is fast and friendly, and at least early on a weeknight (7/8) there's plenty of tables available.

Suddenly wanted a drink, so…read more.. Tall Order: The same drink as the bar's name, a very beautiful one, like a crystal-clear sprite in the dark. It has the clean and mild sweetness of the Planteray 3 star, the bright acidity of a 10 year Madeira, and the crispness of pineapple skin and lime--overall very refreshing. It also has clarified coconut milk added, but the effect is rather subtle.

Good food and friendly staff! Nice local place…read more They have an Irish pub menu. The food was good, hot and served quickly.

Quaint little local Irish pub with the fare that my husband and I are always looking for. On one…read moreside is a long bar with the game on, while on the other side has the table seating. The one server was a pro, taking care of all of the tables. One could see into the kitchen from the bar side. I had the shepherd's pie with the good chunks of tender lamb and root vegetables in a nice gravy, topped with nice swirls of mashed potatoes. He had his Reuben with fries which also came with gravy for dunking. Malted vinegar and ketchup is already on the table. They know what they're doing.