Buttermilk & Bourbon is awesome. I went for Sunday brunch and let me tell you. AMAZING customer…read moreservice. If you're looking to go for brunch be advised that you should make a reservation ahead of time. I did a walk-in and had to sit at the bar. The bar isn't too bad. But if you're someone like me, (6'2 280lbs) it could be a little tight. At the bar, Dillon and Ricardo were amazing! They were very attentive as soon as I sat down. I was handed the menu with a glass of water. After looking over the menu they took my order. I ordered the New Orleans coffee. Good drink. A little on the sweet side but had a lot of alcohol! To start I had the tater tots. Pretty basic but it had a good seasoning to you! Not just salt and pepper! For the main dishes we had the Southern fried chicken sliders. It was a nice sweet and spicy blend. Not too spicy, just the right amount of kick to you! Also we got the chicken and waffles. As soon as we gave the menu back to them, not even 10 minutes later the food was at our spots. Piping hot and fresh. Mind you, the place was packed! So I'm not mad at that! The chicken thighs were seasoned well and juicy! The only thing I didn't like, was the waffle was kind of soggy and thin. Not like a Belgium waffle that is thick and crispy. But still, not bad. I would recommend trying them out but make reservations for a table.

Was in Boston a few weeks ago for a conference and forgot to do a write up ! Owner Jose Santos…read morehas an amazing New Orleans inspired restaurant that serves Southern Cuisine . Not sure the of the part of the city it's in maybe Beacon Hill as I'm a New Yorker ! The restaurant was cozy in a lower space of a brownstone building . We ordered tapas and had everything (almost !) on the Tapas menu . They did have full entrees but we were full off the Tapas . There were 4 of us and there was plenty of food . The Louisiana Crawfish Arancini , cast iron baked Brie with homemade potato chips , broccoli , Cajun catfish bites ( which has the most amazing sauce !!), Tuna Tartare and the steak tips were amazing!! The table next to us had the Buttermilk fried chicken which I wanted but after all the tapas we were done ! Dessert was the Beignets that were delish !! I honestly don't remember what we drank because the food was so good ! I'd go back if I'm in Boston . Pack your patience looking for a park because it's like Brooklyn trying to find spots . You can use an app to find the nearest lot to pay and walk . Reservations preferred . I used Open Table .

Delicious food and delicious drinks. What a place to treat yourself and loved ones!…read more Absolutely love going here, I mean from the live piano performance downstairs, to the gorgeous interior...it really does not miss when it comes to ambience and vibes! Now, let's get onto the food because that is truly the highlight of this place! I mean, I think I have found my favorite onion rings I have EVER had in my entire life. If you get anything from this review, you gotta order these onion rings!!! Trust me, they will blow your mind AWAY!!!!! The green curry pasta is also SOO GOOD! And their drinks aka, potions, really really good. Come here for great food (that comes VERY FAST yet is VERY FRESH), great vibes, and of course a great time!

This is now one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Boston! GREAT ambiance with a live piano…read moreperformance on Friday nights. The food was delicious, absolutely no notes! I highly recommend ordering some of their many appetizers

I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday, and let me start by saying... a time was definitely…read morehad. Our waiter was amazing--attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations. Always a good sign when the service sets the tone early. For starters, we ordered the ceviche, and whew--so fresh and delicious. Absolutely did what it needed to do. We also tried the plantain bowls. While they could've benefited from a sauce or a little extra something to really bring it home, the portion size was impressive, so no complaints there. Now let's talk about the mocktail, because it quite literally blew my wig back. Delicious, refreshing, and the presentation? A full 10/10. Cameras were definitely out. The aesthetics of this place are beautiful--clean, stylish, and very much a foodie influencer's playground. If you enjoy a good ambiance with your meal, this spot delivers visually. For my main, I ordered the steak frites. The fries were crunchy, well-fried, and nicely seasoned--no notes there. The steak, however, was a bit underwhelming. Not bad by any means, just missing something I couldn't quite put my finger on. My taste buds were searching, but the spark never fully showed up. We ended the night with tres leches for my friend's birthday, and honestly, it was one of my favorite tres leches I've had. Moist, flavorful, and the perfect sweet ending. Don't come for me--I'm just speaking my truth. Overall, I'd rate the food a solid 3.5/5, but I'd definitely return to try another dish because the service, drinks, and ambiance were all strong. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but you'll manage. Worth the visit.

Came here to celebrate a few friends birthday so we had a pretty big group. We made a reservation…read morebeforehand with a $20 deposit each person so we were able to get a long table in the middle. Despite it not being busy when we arrived, the service remained slow throughout the night. I know we had a big table but half the time our waiter was nowhere to be found and we constantly had to ask the hostess. The water cups were a little small than other restaurants but refills were slow as well. There is one stall so later in the night the line for the bathroom started to get long so keep that in mind. We got a few apps, I definitely would recommend the asian style chicken wings and the calamari those were the best in my opinion especially the wings the sauce on that was delicious. Other than those two, the other tapas had smaller portions and weren't worth getting in my opinion. The main dishes weren't worth getting. They had ran out of bolognese which most people had planned on getting. The other pastas weren't good, the bread was also stale, almost tasted like they reheated it from frozen. I was also expecting a crispy chicken but I think it was grilled and was just really hard. The drinks were good, on the pricier side but worth it compared to everything else.

We always have a nice experience at Tres Gatos. The food is great, the service is kind, friendly,…read moreand attentive (but not at all rushed), and the store in the back is always fun to browse after a nice dinner. Our recent favorites: - The Sao Miguel cheese (came with a quince jam + grilled bread) - Patatas Bravas - Piri Piri Chicken Everything was good though, and we also enjoyed: - Blistered Shishitos - Seared Halibut - Hanger Steak Between four of us, this was plenty of food and we sadly didn't have room for dessert this time around, but can't wait to be back!

A friend and I came on a week night without a reservation. The restaurant was very busy, but the…read morehost was so nice about finding a table for us. He suggested we wait in the record/book store and within 20 minutes we had a table. Service was prompt and pleasant. Everything we ordered--the steak, the burrata, the anchovies, and the Basque cheese cake was delicious. I'm giving only four stars because my seat was in a draft from the front door and I was somewhat uncomfortable, but as I mentioned, I came without a reservation so was lucky to get a seat at all.

I feel like a lot of my reviews these days are post-mortems…read more.. Sad to see this place close recently, but I saw the warning signs. I've mainly visited here mid-week. While I know mid-week is a slow period, but it can't be dead. Every occasion I've visited, you might see a couple of people at the bar but the tables are all empty. Which is sad because... The food was pretty solid and affordable. The tapas fare is pretty conventional, which can be good. The croquettes were crispy enough and flavorful. The lamb chops were also flavorful, while being tender and not over-seared. The patatas bravas were hot and crispy. The paella for two, at a decent $35 price, had a good amount of rice and seafood. The seafood might've been a little overcooked but it's hard to time it. The churros made for a nice ending, with a lovely chocolate dipping sauce. They had vegan tapas options, which was good for some in my party. However, the menu was a bit too extensive. They had menu options from seemingly all places and that does not make life easy for BOH. Service was generally okay, but seemingly stretched. Even though there weren't many customers in mid-week, staff appeared to have a variety of tasks. So sometimes we weren't checked on for long stretches. The spot was a former bar, so it had that bar atmosphere. It's located in a decent area, so I hope something good rises out of the ashes.

Solid tapas spot in Watertown if you don't feel like trekking further into Boston. From a quick…read morecompare of the menu here versus the menu for Barcelona Wine Bar, the prices are about the same or cheaper, especially for the seafood paella for two ($35 at Olespana, which was a sizable portion, versus BWB's $56). Plus, Olespana has a parking lot in the back, as well as abundant metered options along Wells Avenue, which is always a plus in my book. Here were the dishes we ordered, ranked from favorite to least: 1. Patatas with garlic aioli - you cannot go wrong with the combo of basically french fries and mayo but definitely eat this as soon as it hits your table. Otherwise the fries turn mushy, doubly so from the sauce. If you're with a large group, definitely order two of these. 2. Seafood paella - I'm by no means a paella expert but I was impressed by the crunchy bits of rice on the bottom and how flavorful it was. A good amount of different seafood, including shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid, but I would've liked to see the shrimp a little less pink. 3. Garlic mushrooms - I'm a fiend for mushrooms and will order it any time I spot it on the menu, though I'm partial to when they either fry or sauté so the mushrooms get these nice crispy edges. These were a touch too heavy on the sauce, which was very acidic, but I finished pretty much the whole plate of it on my own. 4. Croquettas - Wasn't a fan of the mushy insides though my cousin loved them. 5. Beet salad - Eh. At this point, I should give up on ordering salads in restaurants when I can make them easily at home. The balsamic vinegar dressing was way too tart and I've decided I'm not a fan of oranges in salads. Overall, a fun eclectic spot to eat some tapas and drink whiskey. I got a kick out of how their menu has a section of tapas from other countries, including the USA - our featured options were wings and steak tips. That said, the menu is way too sprawling for its own good - tapas, burgers, pizza, and nachos? That might explain the inconsistency in the dishes we ordered.

Have been here a few times, always great. Service, atmosphere and food were amazing Wednesday…read morenight! Got Tuna Tartar, chicken wings and yuca gnocchi...All delish!

Valsos is next to my house and the place is very nice and clean and the staff are amazing. The food…read moreis very good and very delicious. Plenty of street parking.Also itabout 10 minutes walk to Revere Beach and Revere Beach train station.

Toro is Boston Southend's classic! The food was incredible! I love the street corn!! The service…read morewas amazing--our server was attentive despite how busy it was. We also tried the gambas and the tortilla, and everything was seasoned to perfection. Can't wait to come back!! We came during lunch so although it was busy, it was doable! This place is fully packed after work hours!

Food was absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend the crispy octopus, the grilled shrimp, tuna…read morecrudo, and the asparagus - very well made, excellent flavors, and good portion sizes for two. The food came out very quickly. Only note is that given the popularity, it is very tight inside and can be hard to hear conversation.

Tonkotsu ramen is bomb. You can get no spice or kick it up. Cocktails were good too. Wife had…read moreTattoo Girl Riesling which went well with the spicey ramen.

This was the worst ramen I have had in a long time. I got the Vegetarian Ramen and the tofu was…read morebland and the toppings were weird; I've never had arugula and cabbage in ramen and I will not be eating that combination again. The noodles were super thin and tasted like instant ramen. Not impressed and a waste of $20. The staff were friendly so I'll add a star.

A lovely restaurant, classy & approachable with a lively atmosphere & fun vibe. Great, tasty…read moreSpanish tapas, we usually go during a birthday or celebration. Food is adventurous & bold; memorable meals over the years: Fried Goat cheese with charcuterie meats, manchego cheese & french bread, have to do The Bocado Experience for 2 or 4, Jamon Iberico, Pato (duck pastrami w sherry glaze), tuna poke, atun de bocado (seared yellowfin saku tuna), braised pork belly, Spanish octopus, mussels in cream sc, twin mini Kobe style beef burgers, venison, fried calamari, lollipop lamb chops, seared beef tenderloin, classic paella & Paella de Mariscos, & baked flan for dessert. Just so fascinating - their chefs can put out such tasty small plates so quickly, each packed with such fresh & exciting flavors, always cooked to perfection (never over or under cooked). Get the sangria pitchers, bar is always packed & hopping. Dining room just got a refresh, but was beautiful even before with a great atmosphere also. Our least favorite was the rabbit (way too many small bones to pick out).

We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

I love Moonstones, and I've been to this restaurants many times though I haven't been here since…read moreCovid happened. It was nice to be back again for a Sunday brunch. I was looking forward to their red velvet pancakes, but unfortunately, they ran out (mind you, that was around 11:30am and I believe they had just opened at 10:30am). We were also surprised that they don't have any non-dairy, plant-based milk. My sister drinks her coffee with almond milk, but they didn't have it or any alternatives so she opted just to add sugar. There was also a DJ playing music. We enjoyed his music though we didn't think it went with the ambience of the restaurant. It was also loud at some point, and we noticed someone asked the DJ to take it down a notch. I got their Classic Eggs Benedict, which had a poached egg, Canadian bacon, hollandaise, and an English muffin with some greens. My sister got their Call It Breakfast, which had some scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, english muffin. Overall, our food was great, and our server was very attentive. We will, for sure, be back again, and hopefully they'll have the red velvet pancakes. Their Szechuan Eggplant and Tofu dish is also a must try!

We were a big group of 12. They put us in a private room and it was fun. The waitress was very…read morepatient and attentive. The food was pretty good, I was hoping better but good. The price is pretty high but it was our choice not to go into Boston. For what it's worth considering the limited amount of places you can go to... it was good. I'd give it 5 stars of it wasn't so pricey.