Olde Colonial Café

We sat outside on a Friday night for dinner, outside space was nice, set back from the street and…read morehad a nice border of trees so you dont feel like you are sitting so close to an intersection. Service was really great. We got the tacos and the Lewis burger - everything came out quick (but not too quick!). The tacos were huge, 3 come to an order and I struggled to finish that last one. My husband loved his burger. Its not a fancy place, but its a great place to get some decent food, a drink and relax with family or friends. We will certainly be back.

First time here and it was really good! I loved the lively atmosphere, I think they had trivia that…read morenight but we left around 8:30pm and nothing had started yet. Service was great and food came out fast as well. We got the Cup and Quahog to start and the chowder had a really good peppery flavor. Then two of us got the steak tips with mac&cheese, asparagus and mashed potatoes. I loved the chives/green onions in the mashed and the asparagus was good. The mac&cheese was super dry, and the steak tips were a bit chewy, I would get them medium rare next time. We also got the normal burger and the Bacon blue burger and both were really great! Such a good char flavor, but the fries were definitely overcooked and plain. My only complaint was that our starters (cup and quahog) came out at the same time as the rest of the food, we would have preferred it first! Overall loved it all & will definitely be back!

Bar grill

French Onion Soup.

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Limey's Pub

3.7(84 reviews)

I went to Limey's Pub in Norwood on a Wednesday evening, in search of some "proper" beer and fish n…read morechips and some atmosphere, while it rained outside. The weather, the beer, the food and a fun barmaid in a wood paneled pub are all single qualifies that makes me harken back to my past, living in London and then in North Wales in the 1980s. And the other patrons, Americans all, still were like an American version of an English pub crowd. There were young and old, posh business types, sitting next to manual laborers.. The barmaid (whose name was known by most of the regulars there, although I have forgotten it (alas I must be getting old!) is a pistol. Always chatting and joking, while she poured pints, and even Bells scotch, which is a standard blend found in just about every pub in England. The only sense that was missing was the ubiquitous scent of wood (oak) found in almost all of the pubs in Britain. That unmistakable scent you can find in the many old (generally Irish) pubs around Faneuil Hall, btw. When I asked the barmaid (always smiling and laughing) about the fish n chips, she gave a wink and said "ooh, Love. Ya picked the best day for that. The fish is delivered from the dock every Wednesday." I ordered a pint of Smithwicks ale to enjoy at the bar, as she took my order for fish n chips. She leaned forward and whispered to me, somewhat conspiratorially, that it's served with salad, as the owner has not yet found a coleslaw recipe that meets his standards. Very evocative again. I watched, listened and drank my ale deeply, as the barmaid described another barmaid as "so wonderful, the only thing missing is there should be two of her!" We all nodded and laughed. Fun place. The fish n chips arrived hot, very fresh and perfectly crunchy with beer batter. The chips (fries) were hand cut, as you could see the small bits of potato skin at the ends. Served with a very attractive and crunchy salad, and of course malt vinegar, it was a bargain at a lower price than the $20+ charged at many local watering holes. I ordered another pint, and then dug in. It was very fresh and somewhat thick piece cod. The flesh of the fish separates into large fleshy flakes under the crispy beer batter, and the chips had flavor (as opposed to the more common extruded fries usually found here). But it's more than just the food and the bar. The atmosphere at this pub is so very real--sort of the best aspects of some nice neighborhood cozy pubs in Britain. If it's cold outside, you can just shamble in, and rub your hands together and mutter "lovely" as you savor your drink and food. Welcome!

Not Bad Limey's has…read morethat warm, friendly, neighborhood feel you expect to find in pubs across the pond. Our waitress was extremely friendly, and happily answered all questions about the menu and pub. She told us they have live music 2 nights a week (seasonally, I think), a weekly specials' menu, a pool table with specials' nights, and even board games available for patrons to use. The atmosphere is casual with wooden dining tables on one side, a long high table with multiple high seating running through the center of room and a long bar along the inside wall. There's a pool table in the rear. Tables had nice space between them; we didn't feel crowded in. The menu had all the modern pub favorites plus a list of chef's specials for the week featuring "an ingredient of the week". Thanks

Wings, ranch and veggies

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Meatloaf Sandwich Lunch Special

Napper Tandy's

3.4(87 reviews)

0.2 mi

My husband and I sat in their back patio on a Friday evening after work(ing from home), watched…read moresports on tv, and enjoyed a couple of apps and a couple of drinks. We recently moved to this neighborhood so this was our first time visiting this restaurant. We ordered their wings and fried pickles and both were fresh, hot and delicious. Good buffalo sauce. Their beer list is not huge but as craft beer fans we thought it was pretty good. I also enjoyed their strawberry spritzer which wasn't too sweet and refreshing. The staff was friendly and although we were the only people in the back patio, she was very attentive - checked in with us just at the right time for us to order more drinks. I wish there was a fan or something outside, since it's next to the parking lot on a hot day it is a little warm without wind/air movement. But the shade structure is a nice bonus. All in all, we thought it's a great hidden gem. Although we wished there were a few more people to liven up the back patio, we certainly felt safe with the table layouts and the staff wearing masks + menus on your phone. We'll be back to try other dishes hopefully soon!

I went to Napper Tandy's at 3pm. Wasnt busy. Sat at bar and…read morewith 2 bar tenders it took 8 minutes for either to greet me and take my order. Sge didnt offer apology or excuse for 8 minute wait.

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Conrad's Restaurant

3.4(290 reviews)

0.2 mi

The Needham Conrad's gets 10 stars The service is A++++++…read moreThe menu is diverse and the presentation is perfect, warming and tasteful.

We sat as one large group (20+ people). They had our table ready upon arrival and overall, service…read morewas pretty strong. The food did take quite some time (unsurprisingly) to come out and there were a few orders that were missed. The food itself was decent - I got a cup of the clam chowder and the chicken, broccoli, and ziti pasta with a side of French fries. The pasta was just okay as were the fries. While the restaurant itself was pretty clean - the bathroom was disgusting - think wet and dirty floors. Overall, an okay experience with friendly staff

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Crushed Peppers Pizza and Grill

3.8(101 reviews)

Quick and friendly service, and a great pizza. Called in the order, was told it would be 15 mins,…read moreand it was ready when I walked in exactly 15 mins later. And the pizza, "Drunk Hawaiian", was terrific!

The pizza was not good. It my first time and really not a good pie. The dough to the sauce, just no…read moreflavor.

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One Bistro

3.8(212 reviews)

1.3 mi

Decent place. Polite and attentive bartenders. Solid atmosphere. Clean. Quick service. Food (apps…read moreonly) were good. Easy to park and enter, and bathroom is easy to access and is also clean. I will go here again. The hotel is also very nice!

Food was great. We all enjoyed our m Al's and the very generous bread basket Outside area was…read morebusy so we sat inside.

2024 Renovation of One Bistro bar are

Salmon Burger

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To Beirut

4.2(385 reviews)

This is some of the best Middle Eastern food I have had in a long time. The ambiance made me feel…read morelike I was right back at home, with such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food was absolutely amazing, the chicken shawarma was so flavorful, and the hummus and falafel were just as delicious. Honestly, everything we ordered was so fresh and full of flavor. The employees were also incredibly kind and treated every customer with so much respect. This place truly felt like home, and I would definitely come back again!

I've been coming here for years never had a bad meal until tonight. Ordered a lamb Gyro roll up…read more They never put the tzatziki sauce on it and it was supposed to have just tomato and onion had no onion, but had pickles and peppers. I don't know if there are new owners. The lamb was very dry had no seasoning very disappointing. Not sure if I will return.

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Not Your Average Joe's - Westwood

3.3(349 reviews)

2.7 mi

I've come here plenty of times with family and friends. The drinks are good. And the staff is…read morefriendly. Don't forget about the bread. You're going to eat plenty of that. The pizza is very good. I would say my favorite dish though is the steak tips. They also have good seasonal specials

Love the bar area and even the restsurant is set up nice. It's not dark in there but it's also…read morenot super bright, it's a nice ambience with low lights in a restaurant. Unfortunately the Jumbalaya I ordered tasted like it was made with pizza sauce....no exaggeration. There was maybe 4 pieces of kilbasa and sliced super thin. Besides that I was just so disappointed in the taste. Chinese chicken salad was good so I had a few bites of that. Bartender was great as was the staff who ran our food out. No issues there. Maybe if I ordered something else I would give a higher review.

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Fresh fruit sangria being made at the bar.

The Sixties Diner

4.4(111 reviews)

1.6 mi

Wow! I love their blue plate specials! They really taste good…read more The wait was faster than before. But hey. I love the 60s Diner!

WOW!!!!!!!! I never experienced a place like this ever !!!…read moreVery unique and very nostalgic! Filled with memories of the 1960's memorabilia covering every inch or this restaurant! We had us a great spot and great waitress DENISE, who truly made our breakfast a big treat! The food was delicious and spectacular in my opinion! Coffee kept coming around and I did not even have to get a refill ! That's a great thing! I spent more time looking around the posters and more posters and watching the FLINTSTONES on the TV around the restaurant! The food you need to go and see for yourself! You will then return back I guarantee you will be back! THANK YOU DENISE!!! I hope you get to wait on us again! You made our BREAKFAST MEAL, fun with your infectious happy personality!

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Lou & Deb's

4.5(21 reviews)

Mondays Lou and Deb's makes a roast beef sandwich . A good…read morefresh roast beef sandwich . I ordered a roast beef with cheese mayo, onions and presented on a fresh bulky roll. I should have added bbq sauce . Sandwich was 12 bucks . I would liked it more on an onion roll or buttered toasted roll. Pizza very good as well here. Came will bag of Lays potato chips. Quick call in and quick pickup 5 minutes later

Wow, is all I can say. This place is a true gem. From an era that is slowly disappearing. I was…read morefortunate enough to stumble upon a YouTube review of this place. The owner was interviewed and spoke about their bar pizza, etc.... I literally hopped it my car and was there in 10 min. At first I felt a bit amiss being my first time amongst many loyal regulars. But after a beer or two the place came alive. I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Lou. Super nice gentleman, passionate about his establishment. Met a few of the regulars and stayed several hours conversing with some incredible people. The bar pizzas are excellent, prices are from the 70's, and the patrons and staff are kind and a lot of fun. Had a memorable afternoon and will be back many times.

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Jean H.

16 years ago

You can't ask for a nicer place than the OCC. It's 2 towns away from us and well worth the drive. The food is fabulous and it doesn't matter what you get. Prime Rib, fried fish, the onion rings are to die for, salads are so fresh, hot bread right from the oven, Italian dishes big enough to feed 3 people (enjoy the leftovers!). Besides the food, you are greeted by the FRIENDLIEST hostess, and Paul, the owner is always chitchatting with the patrons. Sit at the bar for a special treat. We actually had the bartender introduce us to other people sitting at the bar. It's like the CHEERS of Norwood. The atmosphere is so cool - it was a converted fire station - lots of ambience. You get a lot for your money and an enjoyable evening. read more

Bob P.

16 years ago

I went to a special event last night with my wife. It was last minute because I wasn't planning on going. She wanted to see the comedian Sunny Holiday. I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere of the restaurant was terrific. We ordered food while we were there which was very good. Even though I was surrounded by a crowd of laughing women I enjoyed the show, the food, and the whole evening. It was wonderful. I look forward to going to the OCC again and truly enjoyed Sunny Holiday as well. Delightful experience read more

Shayna F.

15 years ago

Typical pub atmosphere with decent service. Great onion rings. Very good pizza. Stuffed shrimp was huge disappointment: tasteless and not fresh. The stuffing was very good as were the grilled veggies and the baked potato. If they could get all the sides right, what was up with not paying attention to preparing the shrimp? Will not go back. read more

Travellah H.

113

5 years ago

Can't say enough about the service from Paul the bartender and the taste / quality of food. I got the baked chicken with mashed potatoes, corn and stuffing. Gravy was superb as was the nice warm bread served before the meal. read more

Ellen C.

12 years ago

Great service - friendly and accommodating; great food - always something different; great atmosphere - unique space and decorations

Phil O.

2 years ago

had dinner w friends last night New Year's Eve service and food were great first time there and I plan on going there again read more

Bill M.

9 months ago

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Kate B.

7 years ago

Love the variety. Love running into everyone we know in town. Lovely spot for all occasions.

Nick E.

3 years ago

Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JJ S.

14 years ago

Not a great idea to try this place. Its ok, and the staff is great but...skip it

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