Our trip to the Town Meeting Bistro was kind of an accident! It was more upscale than we planned…read morewhen we decided to get some grub before the Lafayette in America event - but it was a nice accident. The restaurant is in an inn and just being in the building is a pleasure. We went in the front door and asked where the restaurant was and had the pleasure of being lead to the back of the building through colorful rooms with vintage inspired wall paper. The green cameos on the front halls wallpaper were fuzzy!! The bathrooms were also a freaking delight. Great wall paper everywhere. The dining room was very beautiful with high back chairs and a fire place. They also offered dining on the porch which was really beautiful too - the inn is not secluded by any means, but there wasn't an overbearing amount of traffic, so the porch would probably be lovely. We ate inside though. My husband tried to go light and healthy with claim chowder and the seasonal vegetable. He also got an espresso. I just went ahead and got the burger with the salad. The burger came with homemade pickles which were pretty tasty. The salad had green tomatoes which were very interesting. All around I had a great meal. They also have an excellent selection of cocktails. I had a hard time choosing. but I ended up with the Rose Gold which featured some awesome rose gin. I love anything that tastes floral and this made me super happy. Also, plus points for the paper straw! Our waitress was also excellent and had a really warm persona. AND they were playing all my late 60's early 70's jams. I had a super pleasant time even if we didn't get the breakfast we were hoping for. The restaurant is walking distance from the historical sites downtown and great for a special experience or treat. Would love to see the rest of the inn some day.

We decided to do a nice dinner last night and went to Town Meeting Bistro to avoid the traffic and…read morerush of going somewhere in the city. The restaurant is set inside a classic hotel. When we walked into the hotel, there was no one at the check stand, and we eventually made our way through the bar to the restaurant's host stand. When you step into the main dining room, everything is awash with muted blues and grays--my scarf matched the color scheme pretty well, ha! We both ordered the kobacha (squash) soup, which was really quite delicious. It would've benefited from some sort of dippable bread or carb item, but it was very flavorful. The curry was definitely present without being overpronounced. I had the braised lamb neck, which came with glazed carrots and couscous. I order lamb all the time but had never ordered lamb neck specifically--I was pleased to find that it was tender and they gave a very generous portion! It tasted rather like a home-cooked meal. The harissa couscous was a nice complement. This dish just worked really well. For dessert, we shared the lemon posset, which is sort of like pot de creme. The lavender shortbread was really nice; I actually could've just had more of the shortbread by itself. The negative comes on the service front. We waited 35 minutes after being seated for our server to take our meal order and bring bread (their house bread is Parker House rolls, which were pretty standard Parker House rolls). After a while, we genuinely thought we had been forgotten about because it took over half an hour for our cocktails to arrive, and the restaurant was not full. However, I did enjoy The Ellen, a blackberry liquor-based cocktail, although the apple cidery "The Temptation" drink was too sweet for me. It was sort of strange because our server came to drop the menus and take our drink order and we didn't see her over a half hour. This was really the only negative of the meal, although since it was inching toward the hour mark before we received our appetizers, it was a pretty big ding. All that said, we'd certainly come back here.

Food (Tomahawk steak) awesome, service above and beyond expectations, very comfortable setting. No…read morecomplaints.

Another 5 star for the Bancroft. This place has such high quality, perfectly executed food with…read moreexquisite service. This is our 2nd anniversary coming by and they just make you feel like royalty. There is plenty of free self parking available. The inside is more masculine but beautiful. I've never been to a place that makes me feel like I am important like they do. We got the fried clams to start. They were sweet and well fried. Tender and paired with a nice sauce. We shared the 48oz cowboy ribeye. It was massive and presented so nicely. Last year I had the regular ribeye and prefer it but there was nothing wrong with this. You get to choose sauce or salt. We love the smoked salt and also went with a horseradish cream. We got fries on the side which were good but nothing compared to this massive meat.

The Tack Room's menu is pretty interesting with a lot of things I don't usually see combined…read moretogether. Today I gave it a try and felt that it was good in some areas and just ok in others. Overall the food tasted pretty healthy despite having pork belly and chorizo. The seasoning was definitely on the lighter side, where the french onion soup was tasting pretty close to an extremely light broth. Tried the cassoulet which I've heard of before but never seen on a menu. It was very hearty but also a but bland. Pulled pork and pork belly seemed to have zero salt. Duck leg confit also very bland. It was cooked well but just bland. The dishes with citrus were quite tasty. Beets and arugala salad very good, good quality goat cheese. Alligator chorizo grilled oysters surprisingly good. Never had alligator chorizo before but it was crispy and not fatty even though it resembled bacon visually. The oysters were small, even more small in comparison to the chorizo but it was a good bite. I would recommend skipping the clam chowder, french onion soup (not really caramelized onions to be honest), and the cassoulet unless you feel empowered to salt your own food. The clientele was definitely in the 60+ range. Nothing wrong with that obviously but tastes change with age and maybe thats why the seasoning was so light. Today there were just two wait staff for the whole place. Seemed understaffed and it took almost thirty minutes for food to come out. Waiting for the check took about fifteen minutes. Staff was nice but definitely overloaded. Today was a holiday though.

My most recent experience with The Tack Room was handled poorly, and I felt devalued as a guest. I…read moretry to go a few times a year. Last month, they posted a special that caught my eye. We had a reservation for a celebratory dinner, and I commented to ask if the special would still be on for that date. The chef/owner responded immediately that it would. Knowing specials often run out quickly, I called on the morning of the reservation, and a hostess said, yes, the special was still on. So we got there, we ordered, and we asked for the special -- the waitress said she'd confirm, and then came back and just said 'no, it was just for that day,' which was confusing. I explained that the chef and the hostess had confirmed that it was still on the menu and asked if it had run out -- again, understandable -- and she said it 'was just something we made for an influencer.' At that point, I didn't want to press the two 'no' answers, so we finished the dinner and moved on. I reached out privately after the fact as I wanted to see if there was a better way I could have communicated to the restaurant or asked for clarification, and asked if there was a better way to confirm information moving forward, and they never responded. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back.

Kayla was our excellent waitstaff who was cheerful and very pleasant!…read more Food, drinks, dessert and outside seating were wonderful! Kayla made suggestions and was very patient with my friend who asked questions about the gluten-free menu. Definitely going back!!

This is great place. they have a great, diversified food menus of salads, burgers, bowls and main…read moredishes and a great craft beer selection. I came during the lobster roll special season, and the roll had a good amount of meat in the roll. My only complaint, and it is a small one, is that the picture they advertise is what you would be served off the docks in main. What my wife and I had could more accurately be described as a lobster salad on a roll. No chunks like you see in the as. More chopped lobster with added ingredients. Not that it was not tasty. Just wanted to mention this as the only thing that distracted from an otherwise enjoyable time.

We've been coming to this location for over 5 years and have recommended it to countless friends…read moreand family members. Funny enough, we discovered Yard House completely by accident. We had gone to see Encanto at AMC Burlington and planned to grab Buffalo wings afterward. It happened to be Women's Day, and the wait at the restaurant near the theater was incredibly long. We started looking for another option and ended up at Yard House. We've been coming back ever since. What has always stood out to us is the great service, family-friendly menu, and the quality of the food. The staff has consistently been welcoming and attentive, and that's a big reason we've remained loyal customers for so long. That said, over the last few years we've noticed a significant decline in the food quality. The service is still excellent, but the food just isn't at the same level it used to be. It's disappointing because this place set such a high standard for us. Personally, I'd rather pay a little more and see the restaurant maintain both its outstanding service and the food quality that made us fall in love with it in the first place.

Service, staff and food are awesome Never a long wait time…read moreand great menu options Really enjoy the music as well.

We were greeted by a very gregarious and welcoming hostess, and seated immediately! We had a…read morereservation for 4 at 6:30p. My friend had made the reservation, as my husband and I were celebrating our 37th wedding anniversary TODAY! We had JUST sat down, when our waitstaff, Antoinette, arrived at our table with 4 glasses of champagne, and 4 glasses of water! What a lovely touch! We ordered apps ( delicious), wine, and dinner- I had the scallops which were delicious! The men ordered the trout, which they enjoyed immensely, and my girlfriend ordered, and LOVED , the tuna salad! Sean ( manager) came by the table to chat and say hi, and ask us how everything was.... What a delicious, relaxed, and so very comfortable.... And a very gracious and attentive waitstaff! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Fresh and delicious food, simply prepared, hot and delicious! Thanks to all for this amazing dinner At Seasons 52!!!! Cheers! Chanda

I've been here several times for lunch but this was my first dinner experience at this location…read more At 6pm on a Tuesday the ambience was energetic but not noisy/crowded. We were seated quickly at a booth (always my preference) and our server attended to us right away, I had a glass of sauvignon blanc and we quickly settled on the grilled scallops with risotto. We weren't in the mood for the veggie advertised but the server was happy to accommodate a swap for spinach. Both of us enjoyed the meals--the scallops were grilled to perfection, the spinach steamed and hot, and the risotto creamy and tasty. Parking can be a little tricky as it is shared with a number of stores in a strip mall, but you may just have to walk a little bit. Burlington has a few good choices for dinner but you can never miss with Seasons 52.

We had an amazing time for our anniversary with Christin! He was super personable and had great…read morerecommendations for menu items and dessert. Highly recommend asking for him personally :) We will be back!

This might honestly be my favorite steakhouse in Burlington. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the…read moreprice reflects that, as it's definitely the most expensive -- but the quality and experience back it up. The seafood tower is absolutely worth it. Everything was incredibly fresh and well-presented, easily one of the best we've had. We also ordered the American Wagyu for two, which was incredible, rich, perfectly cooked, and truly a standout dish. Service was outstanding across the board, and they even brought out a complimentary chocolate cake for my birthday, which was a really nice touch and made the night feel extra special. Overall, an exceptional dining experience with top-tier food and service. Expensive, yes -- but absolutely worth it for a special occasion. Highly recommend Smith & Wollensky.

If half-stars were a thing this would have gotten a 3-1/2 stars. Somewhere between okay and good…read more Seating was a breeze when we arrived for our 6pm Friday reservation, and we got a booth, always my preference. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I ordered an Old-Fashioned and my companion a glass of chardonnay, both of which came promptly and were enjoyable. After some inquiries I settled on the self-advertised fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. My companion asked about a favorite no longer on the menu, a salad with grilled chicken, and after checking with the kitchen our server was happy to report it could be ordered. My companion asked for dressing on the side and unfortunatel the salad came out dressed. Our server was happy to return it to the kitchen and it came out after not too much time had elapsed, the way she'd ordered it. I'm always skeptical that ribs will be fall-off-the-bone but these were close. Unfortunately, they seemed a little off; I still can't decide if they were on the dry side, lacking in flavor, or both. But the meat did come off the bone easily, so there was that. They came with french fries which were good, The location is handy and there is on-site parking. The atmosphere was energetic and it must be a popular after-work place because there were several large (10+) tables occupied. Still, not sure I would go back soon when there are other comparable places in the area.

I found The Local Kitchen while searching Yelp for a restaurant in Waltham near I-95. It had a…read more3.4-star rating, but some of the reviews were positive and the location was convenient, so I decided to give it a try. We were asked whether we preferred a table or a booth, which I always appreciate, and we chose the latter. My first impression was that the open dining room was very loud. The noise was amplified by a party of about 10 people to our left and the ambient bar and TV noise to our right. Our friendly waiter arrived immediately, as did water and menus. Service started off nicely and remained good throughout our lunch. I wish I could say the same for the food. I was considering the Salmon Poke Bowl, but our waiter explained that the salmon wasn't served sushi-style, so we both ordered the Tuna Poke Bowl ($23.95). The bowls arrived in about 15 minutes, with the wasabi dressing on the side as requested, although technically the cup was placed inside the bowl. The portion was substantial and included seaweed salad, some avocado and a generous amount of grain. Unfortunately, the tuna had a noticeably fishy taste and an unappealing texture. Very disappointing. I left much of it untouched, along with quite a few of the other ingredients. When our waiter asked whether I wanted to take the remainder home, my answer was definitely no. Would I return? Probably not. I'd be more inclined to try some of the other restaurants in the area in search of better-executed cuisine.

Excellent food, attentive wait staff, nice ambiance. Three of us had the Faroe Islands Salmon -…read morethey were cooked to perfection.

My guest and I came by this very unassuming wine bar for happy hour and enjoyed our time here. It…read moreshares an entrance with another store so it could use clearer signage and a coat rack or umbrella stand by the door. I only say this because it was raining and would have made us drier and more comfortable at the bar. Staff were welcoming and attentive, we got our food and drink quickly. The kale brussels sprouts caesar was delicious, and we enjoyed our drinks- however he expected his to be a bit sweeter and I expected mine to be a bit saltier. These are personal preferences but I asked for some olives since my cocktail leaned red pepper more than the briney drink I anticipated.

We are repeat customers. The food is very good however they are a little light on the spice... you…read moremay have to ask them to step the heat up. I mostly order from the Himalayan menu.. chicken momos are delicious. The chili chicken entree is my favorite. The szechuan chicken is also good. From the regular part of the menu I like the chicken kadai curry and the chicken 65 curry. The chicken pakoras are fine. Garlic naan is good. Husband likes the chicken tikka saag but always says it needs more spice. He also likes their dosas. Overall a very a solid yummy choice.

Some good menu items; some not so good. They seem to be working out some issues with new staff…read more Worth giving the place a try though.