Stopped in here with coworkers before a WBUR event. Friday at 5:30 and the place was pretty empty…read more Our waitress was very attentive and consistently available and checking in -- perhaps helped by the barren dining area, but still appreciated! We started with margaritas which were just so-so. My spicy marg was not spicy and generally we found them to be a little on the sweet side. Fine, but to me it was more like drinking some nice juice. We ordered the nachos to share (you must get these) and a variety of entrees. Food came out so quickly! There was also SO MUCH. I made another two full meals out of leftover nachos and fajitas and could have stretched to a third. It's definitely Americanized Mexican but it really hits the spot! I'd probably just stick with water for my drink next time.

We went to Boston to go to a concert and had some time to kill. We could hear Spanish music from…read moreacross the street, noticed where it was coming from and decided to stop for a bite and a drink. The place was bustling with people at the bar, at the tables. There was a DJ playing music with an MC giving away tickets. The hostess greeted us right away and informed us it was a 30 min wait for a table but that we could sit at the bar, We got lucky and sat at the bar, even though it was packed we didn't wait extremely long for our drinks nor our food. The bartenders were super nice. This is a good spot to kill time before a show or if you're just strolling by. I could tell there are some local regulars. Loved the rotating welcome sign at the entrance. My only complaint would be the ladies room could use a makeover. A nice paint job and new doors as one stall had no lock..

We came here twice because it was an amazing experience. The first time we entered (wait by…read moredoor/come early) My hubby and i knew we were coming back with our newly legal-age daughter to buy her, her first drink from us. Night one we had an old fashion & the knee deep in passenger seat--both top notch! I paid more for my old fashioned earlier at the Ritz--this one was way better! With our daughter we had almost the rest of the menu: tropic like its hot, dirty gin martini, sour smash (gin) then mahattan, espresso martini & dirty shirley float. And she sent us celebratory house daiquiri shots with a bday candle. This is our new "go to" place. Emily & her team (Becca & India) were awesome hosts & helped us celebrate & remember this moment.

My steak tartare was good and my friend enjoyed her salad but OMG the drinks. This is a place you…read morego for drinks. I'll be back!

Appears to be a cool dive bar/hole in the wall/watering hole. You'd think they do reasonable prices…read morewhich they likely have, just not for visitors. Vodka Red Bull $16!!! So i asked the bartender if this was the "soccer tourist" pricing upon immediately getting massive attitude. "A can of red bull is $5" he said. So are you telling me you charge $11 for a serving of vodka? I call BS on that. Is this how Boston wants to be represented! Shame on you!

The sil is such a vibe. It's a local dive bar through and through. It's got darts, arcade games, a…read morepool table, booth seating + high top seating, cheap drinks, the bar area when you first walk in is pretty low-lit (but then turn a corner and the darts room is a little toooo bright lol), apparently some nights there's live music in the darts room, anddd you get a cup of popcorn with your drink. So fun! Note: if you have an out of state license, you need a second form of ID.

Said yes to the bread. Had the olive oil served on a plate by itself - superb…read more The flat bread pizza is insane. I would go back just for that - crispy + slicing with scissors adds a whole other feel to it. I feel in control of my flatbread. Calamari was good but I'd choose the flatbread over anything. Can't go wrong with fig, goat cheese, and prosciutto. Emma didn't like the dill on there but I didn't mind. Enjoyed with a nice glass of white wine while we dined outside.

Had such a great experience at Bar Cino! The interior is so cute and the service was truly amazing…read morefrom start to finish. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, but it's super convenient to get to via the Green Line, which made it easy overall. For food, everything was delicious: The Romaine & Kale Caesar was good, though I wish it had whole anchovies for a little extra punch. The prosciutto bruschetta was incredible, definitely a standout. The crispy cauliflower was my favorite dish of the night, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The rigatoni bolognese was solid and comforting. The Chianti-Marsala braised beef short rib was insanely tender and cooked perfectly (just wish there were a few more mushrooms!). Also have to mention the dirty martini was so good. Overall, such a great spot with a fun vibe, amazing service, and really tasty food. I'll definitely be back!

As per usual 10/10 Greeted in door way…read more Clean well stocked bathrooms Welcoming to everyone 80s 90s 2000s knowledgeable stylish Mushroom app and burger were nice treats to add to the awesome studio ghibli themed menu from the BB guide so clever top notch cocktails Cocktails Drinks Music and kikis delivery service on the projector good vibes

I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn

I wrote my first review here when I'd first moved into the neighborhood. Throughout the year I…read morespent living in Brookline, O'malley's became a very close home away from home for me. My roommates and I rarely made it one week without stopping by, and we looked forward to seeing Bobby every Saturday night on our way home (we would frequently leave whatever bar or restaurant we were at at a calculated time to make sure we didn't miss him!) The staff treated us like family, pulling up chairs for us when it was too packed and I cherish the friendships we made -- especially with Bobby :) They host such fun events too... one Monday we got free Guiness with our pictures printed on it, the trivia night on Wednesdays is truly SO fun, and OMalley's might be best place to celebrate St. Paddy's -- I can certainly understand why there's a year-round countdown hanging on the wall. The food here is pretty good too. My go-to became the buffalo chicken wrap, but my roommate usually ordered the chicken tenders and those were super solid too. Again, Omalley's is a home to me and it carries so much nostalgia... but I honestly cannot think of a an establishment with better people and better vibes. I will be bee-lining it back to Omalley's the minute I touch down in Boston next.

Friendly traditional Irish pub between Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village. It has a large bar…read moreproviding wonderful service and great craic. The food is very good and at a good value. It has become a go-to when visiting our son who lives nearby. The ceasar salad has a balanced dressing and the steak tips are tender, cooked perfectly to order. The steak tips are exceptional. The clam chowder was very good. The buffalo chicken wings are classically cooked a medium heat served with fresh veggies. Of course, the Guinness is fresh with a good selection of beers. TVs with local sports. Great place to stop before heading into the Red Sox a T ride away.

Fantastic little spot! The host/server is most certainly the highlight of my review. She was…read morecheery, hospitable, and informative during both our wait and our service. We waited about 20 mins for a table for 2 on a Thursday evening, but that felt like no issue with the level of service she provided us. She checked in with us, provided updates, and was just splendid to interact with! Once inside, I throughly enjoyed my cocktail and the snacks we ordered. No complaints!

I hosted my 30th birthday party at Barlette and had the greatest night. Between the private party…read more(and having visited Barlette on multiple occasions now), I can confidently say every drink on the menu is a winner. The snacks hit the spot, and the music and ambiance are perfect. I was able to enjoy the night while the Barlette team took care of all the behind the scenes details. I brought in pizza and cake and they helped with set up/clean up, and I was able to connect my phone to their speakers and play my own music. Whether you are visiting for a night out or hosting a private event at Barlette, I cannot recommend it enough!! Such a gem in Brookline.

I attended my first show at the Paradise last night, it's a smaller venue, great for a more…read moreintimate setting. The balcony is really where it's at, being down on the floor if you're not in the very front or 6' tall isn't great for viewing. Everyone that I interacted with that was working there was friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were good at the start of the show but by the end they were a mess.

No phones, no smoking, no re entry, main artist 2:45hrs after doors opened, 1:45hr after what was…read morescheduled . We are not cattle. Delay, and rules of establishment ruined the experience

The beer is cold, the food is great, and the staff is outstanding…read more I left my debit card behind one night, and the team at The Publick House mailed it back to me. In a world where customer service is disappearing, that says everything you need to know about Publick House. I've been coming here for years, and the people have always been friendly and welcoming. It's my favorite spot in Brookline to grab a drink, catch up with friends, and, for whatever reason, I seem to have a pretty good track record of sealing the deal here. Five stars. Easy.

Burgers fries, beer and moule frites only. Lord help you if you order anything else like I did for…read moresome unknown reason (I should know better). Place has really gone downhill over the years and I keep coming back hoping but sadly it just isn't coming back. :( Cool neighborhood bar still, go for beers but not the Publick House it used to be.

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!

Mahaniyom is a wonderful and welcomed addition to the growing Thai stronghold in Boston. Unique…read moreThai-style tapas and small entrees that are perfect for sharing. My family and I walked in aroud 5:15 on a Sunday night and walked in for dinner service at the bar. Although we didn't get drinks, we did feast on several items. Pomelo salad was light and unique for Boston Thai food, the crab fried rice was filled with plump and fresh crab meat, the beef panang had a deep flavor with tender meat, and the crab curry was so fun to dip the rice noodles into. For 3 people, these dishes were considered 3 "big" tapas and 1 "small" tapa and were enough to fill us up. Although I did have my eye on the branzino for the longest time...which I will come back for Would love to try their sister restaurant, Merai, which is just next door and currently hosts one of my favorite Boston-based pop-ups, Newbery Street which does Thai-style coffee/matcha and salt bread.