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!

The service was extremely slow. Our waitress was however very apologetic and sweet. The food was ok…read morenothing too special. You really pay for the amazing view.

Great views! The seating wasn't the most comfortable, but the view made up for it. I got a salad…read more It was fine - nothing special. The drinks were super strong, which I appreciated since I was on vacation. Service was a little slow but I've had much worse. I would never pick this place for the food, but the view and the convenience to my hotel made it a nice evening stop. 3 stars for the food and drinks + 1 for the view!

Super chill dive bar…read more Everyone was super chill, drinks were good, and the vibe was amazing!

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!

We just had a fabulous meal yet again at Bar'Cino in Brookline. We have been coming for a few years…read morebecause of the great food, fun decor, and wonderful service, but honestly this was the best meal we've ever had there. The food was delicious-- they have a brand new menu that is really good-- some of our favorites are there but the salmon and risotto, for instance, are seasoned in a new way and presented elegantly. We felt like royalty-- that's how good the service was, which is truly rare these days and one of the reasons we keep returning for birthdays and anniversaries and date nights. This time was to celebrate our son's return to his final year of college and our daughter's big new job. The staff worked together in a seamless way to make sure we were taken care of. We were most impressed by our server Lexi, who went out of her way to make us all feel special, which allowed us to really celebrate and enjoy being together as a family. Thank you! We will be back.

Just wanted some quick drinks and an appetizer and overall I would say the experience was pretty…read moregood! The staff was very attentive and the drinks were absolutely delicious. As for the cauliflower dish, I would say for me it lacked flavor...maybe an accompanying sauce would've done the trick but it was okay. Will definitely keep you updated because I do wanna try some of their other dishes, but hey, at least the drinks are good!

Visited in 2023 and came back again this year while on work trips both years…read more Nothing too pretentious. Very creative and well balanced drinks. Outstanding service and all the staff was knowledgeable. Id definitely like to come back if I can visit Boston again.

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

Got the bangers and mash and the shepherd's pie. Both were delicious but the filling on the…read moreshepherds pie was so tasty. Also definitely get the fried pickles!! The waitress had to move us to a new table due to trivia night but was very kind about it and also noticed the table was wobbly and had an immediate fix ready to go. I loved looking at the murals and the ambiance was nice. It was clearly a range of all ages there, but Trivia on wednesdays seems like it gets packed! We will have to come back for it.

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!

HIDDEN GEM in Brookline. I must have walked past it several times and not noticed it until my…read morefriend introduced me to it. They do both reservations and walk-ins but it's safer to make a reservation ahead if you can. It's pretty easy to make one as well; we only booked a day ahead for a Friday night. Amazing first impressions as well. They make a tiny space work perfectly; I did not feel claustrophobic at all even with full house. They have really cute decors and the space is decorated well. They have their seasonal cocktails that you can choose your choice of liquor for and martinis (both vodka and gin). They brew their espresso fresh as well so the space smells so good every time it is brewed. I got a Peru Plunder and it was fruity and light (a dangerous one). Their apple pie old fashioned has an interesting aftertaste in a good way. The bartender and the server were attentive and friendly as well. I had a great time and will definitely be coming back. -9.1/10

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

Reliably solid pub style eats, great beer list…read more The food tastes good, and the quality is solid. The service is attentive. I recommend the chicken wings, and the beer cheese and pretzel flight. It is strange how they list the mussels they serve as PEI. Have had them a few times and they very clearly are not PEI mussels. Far too large, and on the less flavorful side.

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.