Pretty good place with very delicious drinks!…read more The vibe here is very moody, with music very interesting-- just fair warning, it is quite loud music. But we liked it! Overall, I think this is a decent place to get some good drinks. Calamari was not too shabby, but the espresso martini was the best drink of the night!

We had a great experience at Parla. The back patio was the only option available when we booked…read morebecause of how busy they were, but it absolutely did not feel like a sacrifice. The vibe out there was great and ended up being a perfect spot for drinks and dinner. We did the table tasting menu and would definitely recommend going that route if you want the full experience. It was a fun way to try a variety of what Parla does best and made the entire meal feel more memorable. They also have a great wine selection with plenty of options to pair with the tasting menu. Great atmosphere, great experience, and definitely a spot we'd return to next time we're in Boston.

Came here cause it was close to our hotel but this ended up being our favorite meal in Boston!…read moreEveryone was super nice and our bartender was great. She recommended and made some great cocktails. Food was delicious, favorite was the curry fries. Will definitely come back when we visit Boston again.

Simply phenomenal! Great ambiance and our server was lovely. Everything was very tasty from the…read morecocktails to each and every small plate. Every dish told a story and I was genuinely surprised at how authentic some of the flavor palettes were. I usually take pictures of my food but we ate everything immediately and I was too distracted by the flavors to snap a pic. We ordered the chicken thighs, the branzino, the plantains, the beef patty, and the hake. I very much recognized the flavors of the suya as someone of west African descent. We left happy and full. I plan to come back again with my husband very soon and maybe next time I'll actually take a picture before stuffing my face.

There are plenty of places in Boston that can make a good burger. What is much harder to find is a…read morerestaurant that feels like it couldn't exist anywhere else. I'd heard Waverly had one of the better burgers around, so when a friend was visiting for Sail Boston, we made the short trip off the more traveled streets to see if it lived up to the reputation. I'm glad we did. Waverly is tucked away on a quiet side street in Charlestown, and that's part of the charm. The dining room is small, warm, and comfortably lived in. Nothing about it feels manufactured. The decor has an old soul without feeling dated, almost like it has been there longer than it actually has. Later I learned that's intentional. The restaurant takes its name from the historic Waverly House, a grand Charlestown hotel from the 1800s, and was designed to capture the feeling of the neighborhood's historic brownstones rather than chase the latest restaurant trend. The room felt like it belonged to Charlestown. Most of the people inside looked like they could walk home after dinner. That's the kind of place I always hope to find when visiting a neighborhood, somewhere that serves the people who live there first, and everyone else second. We asked for a window table, and the staff happily accommodated us. It's a small gesture, but one that made us feel welcomed instead of processed. The burger justified the trip on its own. I added the sunny-side-up egg, but the real star was the bacon-onion jam. It pulled everything together without overpowering the beef. The burger itself was tender, the sesame brioche somehow managed to hold everything together, and I appreciated the choice of Vermont white cheddar and Grillo's pickles. Those aren't flashy ingredients, they're just the right ones. Seeing Downeast Cider on tap certainly didn't hurt either. What impressed me most wasn't that Waverly was trying to reinvent the neighborhood burger. It wasn't. It simply executed it exceptionally well, with enough confidence to let good ingredients and thoughtful choices do the talking. Charlestown wouldn't just lose a burger if Waverly disappeared. It would lose one of those neighborhood places that quietly makes a neighborhood feel like itself. You come for a well executed meal, but you leave feeling like you've experienced a small piece of Charlestown. Places like that are a lot harder to replace than a good menu.

Was in town for the marathon. Went a bit out of our way to visit this restaurant for brunch on…read moreSunday, the day before the marathon as part of my carb loading plan for the race. I really, really, REALLY wanted pancakes. The website said brunch goes until 3. We get there at 2:50. They said they were no longer serving brunch and they've moved to their limited menu, because brunch ends at 3. You can imagine the puzzled look on our faces when they told us it ended at 3pm but it's still 2:50pm. They said we would have been fine if we were 5 minutes earlier. Weird that 2:45 is fine but 2:50 is not. We were annoyed, to say the least. But we were hungry, we didn't know what else was around, we needed to eat, and it already took us 30 minutes to get here in an Uber. Two guys came in after us, also before 3, who were also really excited for brunch. They too were shut down. We ordered off the limited menu. It was okay. It was fine. But that's not the point. If brunch ends at 2:45, then say it ends at 2:45. Don't say it ends at 3pm and then shut people down because it secretly closes earlier. I get that you guys want to switch the kitchen over and prep for dinner, but serve the food you say you're going to serve at the time you're going to serve them. Nobody came in after us and the other party that was also in before 3, so it's not like there was some never ending rush of people trying to get brunch. I also don't recall anyone else coming in before we left probably an hour. Poor communication and poor customer service.

LOVE this place. The Gordita crunch is to die for. I've been before for dinner, but I tried the…read morebrunch recently and it was delicious. I ordered the chorizo burrito and it was so flavorful! It was my partners birthday and I was able to opt into their birthday package which comes with a cupcake and balloon for $10. It was worth it! The cupcake was gorgeous and my partner said it was very good quality cupcake. The ambiance was also gorgeous as always. I love how they decorated the restaurant! Perfect for an event or gathering. Totally photo worthy.

If I could review each "area" separately I would. Our server was certainly higher than 2 …read more I had this place on my "must visit" list for years & sadly it didn't live up to the hype I built up in my head. The location isn't ideal if you're driving. There is parking around but still - much easier to Lyft/Uber. Atmosphere was cute. Alright, the food... The street corn - delicious! Carne asada fries - super good! Tenderloin tips - (sign) not good at all. They had a very unpleasant taste and were not tender at all. Shrimp tacos - not bad but not crispy or crunchy like you expect fried shrimp to be. Definitely couldn't used a little more sauce as well. Birria tacos- also not memorable. We got two desserts - one out of 3 of us enjoyed them so, I guess it depends on your taste. Overall, it's fun to check out if it's on your list of places to visit. Definitely a one time visit.

This place was awesome! The food was delicious and I loved the wine selection. The service was…read moretop notch and very helpful. Loved sitting outside on a cool Boston evening. Perfect!

I've been a loyal fan of haley.henry for years and have recommended this spot to countless friends,…read moreso I was really excited to finally bring a new coworker here. Unfortunately, this most recent visit didn't live up to the high standards I've come to expect. While a few dishes hit the mark, the majority of our order was a letdown: Tinned Octopus: Surprisingly chewy and lacked seasoning. Mushroom Toast: The texture was rubbery, and the flavor was completely drowned out by an aggressive amount of balsamic. Beets: Had a very overwhelming cumin flavor that threw the dish out of balance. Roast Beef Slider: Served cold and felt a bit uninspired. It's such a cute, intimate space, and I've had so many wonderful nights here in the past, but the execution was just off this time around. I'm hoping it was just an off night, but it was definitely disappointing given how much I usually love this place!

My family and I had reservations at Fete for Mother's Day at 1:15 PM for 4 people: myself, my…read moremother, my 92-year-old grandmother, and my 6-year-old daughter. I even called ahead to let them know we were running about 10 minutes behind and was told it would be perfectly fine. When we arrived, there was no one at the front to even check us in. My family stood waiting while I parked the car, and it took about 10-15 minutes before a hostess finally appeared. Once acknowledged, they attempted to seat my 92-year-old grandmother at a high-top table, which was completely inappropriate. After declining, we had to wait again for another table. Once seated, we were given only 3 menus for a party of 4 and told someone would return with a kids menu for my daughter. That kids menu never came. After sitting there for around 20 minutes with no service, someone finally came over to take our order: 2 French toast dishes, 2 lamb chop dishes, bacon, orange juices, and a lemon drop tree. We asked if the vodka could be substituted with tequila, and the waitress said she'd check. She disappeared and never returned. Another waitress later came and made us repeat the exact same order all over again. We were also told there were no tater tots available, only fries. I specifically requested that if the French toast dishes were ready first, to please bring them out so my grandmother and daughter could eat without waiting. Then came another 30-45 minute wait. When the drinks finally arrived, they were completely wrong and looked nothing like what was advertised on the menu. The "lemon drop tree" didn't even come with the presentation shown online or in the menu. The drinks were all served in random mismatched cups. One even had visible residue on the rim, and when my mother pointed it out, the waitress brushed it off saying it was from the lemon garnish and walked away. The orange juices NEVER arrived. When the French toast finally came out, it was burnt to an absolute crisp and had to be sent back. Nearly an hour later, the lamb chops arrived... with tater tots. Funny, considering we were told they didn't have any. By that point, my mother and I had to share our food with my grandmother and child because their meals still had not come out. My eggs were also cooked incorrectly. We asked another waiter for ketchup. He never came back either. The replacement French toast never arrived. The bacon never arrived. The orange juice never arrived. Our waitress avoided our table the entire time and only briefly came over to apologize and claim they were "backed up." Meanwhile there were maybe 10 tables in the entire restaurant. There is absolutely no excuse for service that poor. After being there from around 1:30 PM until almost 4 PM, we finally asked for a manager. The woman who appeared to be the hostess apologized and said our meals would be comped and we'd only have to pay for the drinks. Even THAT was ridiculous. We were charged $60 for the lemon drop tree, plus an additional fee just to substitute tequila, plus tax, plus gratuity, plus another fee if paying cash, bringing the total to about $85 for drinks that weren't even what was advertised. This was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. We left hungry, frustrated, and angry, then had to figure out somewhere else to feed both my elderly grandmother and young child after sitting there for nearly 3 hours. Definitely NOT the Mother's Day experience we were hoping for.

I've never had Haitian food before. Went here just for the…read morefood! Everything we had was delicious! Wish I was able to try more items (such as the Caribbean salmon bowl), but that means I just have to come back. My favorite dish (not pictured) was the Griot Dinner! The combination of the house rice with creole sauce, crispy pork (little to no fat, which I prefer), and the pikliz was chef's kiss! I'll be thinking about this meal for a while. Service was attentive even when it got busy. It's a lounge so it'll be a little loud, but I didn't mind because I came for the food. The music was good and the place was popping!

This place was phenomenal!…read more I have to say, living in San Diego, I was not expecting much from a "Mexican" restaurant in BOSTON. (Any more than anyone from here would expect decent Chowder in San Diego.) My local friend chose this place, and I couldn't be more impressed. It started with this amuse-bouche, which was this frozen grapefruit treat that they poured some tequila on top of. (I uploaded a video of it.) We ordered a Red Crab Aguachile, Habanero Chicken Rancho Quesadilla, and Beef Gorditas. I would describe all of them as Mexican-inspired. They took the flavors and ingredients of Mexican cuisine, and then ran with them. Nothing was "familiar," per se. That is to say, if you're looking for Authentic Mexican cuisine, I'd suggest coming over to my place. :) But this food was absolutely delicious. Our waiter was super helpful, giving us plenty of time to order and consider the menu, there when we needed him, and didn't rush us to finish. The vibe in there is super warm, with some interesting decor. My friend said it was a little louder than normal because of a private party that was happening. But it just felt like a vibrant restaurant.

Such a fun restaurant! The theming and decorations are like gothic Mexico. Dark and colorful. Since…read moreI was alone, I sat at the bar. There was a wait for tables even on a weekday evening. I ordered calamari and griddled cornbread (based on reading reviews) yeah I know too many carbs. And because I heard that the drinks are so good here, I wanted to try something, but I don't drink tequila. The bartender asked me if I liked coconut and made me what I think was a coconut lemonade drink which was delicious! And both dishes were really good too. Would be a great place to go with a group of friends for a nice evening out. And yes, I'd go there again when I'm in town.

Great place to check out with drinks and views of the harbor on the top of the Envoy Hotel.read more

This rooftop has amazing views of the harbor but that's about it. The food, drinks, and service…read morewere just ok. We visited on a Friday night and the place was PACKED. I made a reservation for a table and was told to check in at the hostess stand. We were standing there for a while before someone finally came to seat us. There were also multiple groups that had been waiting. The food reminded me of frozen food. It came out room temperature and was not very good. The drinks were decent. Overall, everything was pricey for what it was.

Lobster bao and the mussels were the most incredible meals we had in BOSTON... So much so that we…read morecame back to Boston SPECIFICALLY for the golden bao!

Had the pleasure of descending upon Bootleg Special with a chaotic post-conference crew of 11…read morehungry adults, which is basically the restaurant equivalent of a small natural disaster, and somehow they handled it like absolute pros. First off: the food was outstanding. The kind of meal where everyone at the table were all raving about their food. Everything came out hot, flavorful, and fast considering the size of our group. Second: the staff deserves a medal. Not only were they friendly and efficient, but they also went above and beyond splitting checks for all 11 people individually without making us feel like we'd committed a felony. Anyone who has ever dined with a large group knows this alone is a five-star act of heroism. The ambiance was fun, energetic, and just the right amount of spunky. It felt lively without being overwhelming, the kind of place where you immediately relax and accidentally stay longer than planned. And finally, the soundtrack. Whoever was running the music understood the assignment. Absolute bangers all night. At one point I genuinely wasn't sure whether I was there for dinner or about to break out into dance. Fantastic food, great vibes, awesome service, and a team that clearly knows how to handle groups without breaking a sweat. Would absolutely come back.

Delicious and great portions! Also the protein (I got chicken) was great quality. My friend and I…read moreeach got a gyro, an orange blossom lemonade, and we split 1 container of baklava. Our total was $48. Super tasty and lots of seating available inside. Quick service as well.

Came here for dinner for the first time. Hubby and I ordered their hot honey chicken pita wrap,…read moregreco fries, build your own salad, and the classic loukoumades. Total came out to approximately over $40. What's Hot - Menu. Simple and straightforward. It's not a large menu and easy to figure out. - Quality. Pretty delicious, with the exception of the greco fries, which I explain below. For my build-your-own salad, I ordered spicy whipped feta as a topping, which was probably the best part of my salad. The spice doesn't hit you right away, but it's definitely spicy, which my husband and I liked, especially because we have a pretty high tolerance. My husband liked his hot honey chicken wrap. The hot honey was spicy, as well, which is a good thing, because every place is different. The loukoumades was pretty good. No skimping on the toppings. - Location. Fairly easy to find and right by the harbor. As such, it's conveniently located to other attractions, shops, and restaurants. - Price. Fairly good value for money. That we were able to order 4 dishes for approximately $40 is pretty good value. - Service. They use paper containers for the food when dining in, which I like, because it may be more environmentally friendly. There are 2 kiosks where you can order, which is pretty straight forward. What's Not - Service. My issue is about a specific incident that happened while we were there. The staffers were putting our order together at the pickup counter. As such, some items were on trays on the counter, while other items were being put together. There was another customer there, who had his large dog with him. He allowed his dog to put his head and paws on the pick up counter, where our order was being put together. None of the staffers said anything. As such, my husband instructed the other customer to take his dog off the food counter. This other customer's dog did not appear to be a service animal. The other customer responded to my husband that no one else had a problem. The main concern is sanitation. A dog is putting its head and dirty paws on the counter where food is being served. Had the dog put its head and/or dirty paws on our food, or licked our food, or made a mess, or whatever, that would have been a concern. That none of their staff said anything was not a good thing, because it directly affects food sanitation. - Quality. The greco fries are nothing to write home about. Not flavorful and did not stand out. They also skimped on the feta cheese that topped our fries. Would not order again and would not recommend. Also, a couple of the olives in my salad still had the pits in them, which I didn't like. Just something to be aware of. For the loukoumades, all the flavor came from the topping. The fried doughnut holes didn't have any flavor and we're uncertain whether that's intentional. - Portions. The portions tend to be on the smaller side. This is not a place where one dish will fill you up. Final Answer Willing to return, but not a first choice.