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    Red Heat Tavern

    3.6 (492 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Dunked Sweet Thai wing
    Gary G.

    Yes, it's a chain, but great wings. Buffalo wings and Sweet Thai wings both nailed the crisp exteriors and fully juicy interiors, with flavor from the outside (sauces) and inside (marinades). The sweeter wings weren't one-note sweet. The Buffalo had some kick, some vinegar, and nice richness to the sauce. Yes, it's a chain (and I usually despise chains), but it's a small one. Though affiliated with another one (Burton's). Yes, the prices are higher than they should be, but great wings. Server on my recent visit was dreadful, but great wings.

    Southern Fried Chicken (buttermilk fried chicken, thyme, white bacon gravy, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes)
    Daniel L.

    My family setup a reservation for a moderately large party (12) as we have had good experiences with Red Heat Tavern. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated and the staff distributed menus. They took our orders and promptly filled them. For beverages, they were proactive in keeping them filled, a level of service not often seen in this category of restaurant. The appetizer of fried pickles was large enough to share and the meals were well prepared and nicely presented. I ordered the Southern Fried Chicken which was crispy and juicy. The gravy was delicious and paired well with the mashed potatoes. The green beans were firm, crisp, and warm, just the way I like them. Definitely worth returning! Hint: Batters and many items are gluten free. As part of the Burtons family, they are very conscious of food sensitivities/allergies and will adjust dishes accordingly.

    A split order of the Fried Chicken
    Elvira C.

    While in Boston I was craving gluten free Fried chicken and came across this gem. Upon entry the hostess was friendly and informed us of the options we had for Gluten free items. Our waitress was very helpful and answered all questions which made us feel comfortable with food ordering and by stating that they can make just about anything gluten-free (except Mac and cheese and pretzels). The restaurant was not packed but had a decent crowd for a noon rush. Ordered a starter of the sticky ribs that were made with General Tso sauce and practically falling off the bones. Then we proceeded to the order of the Fried chicken (gluten free) with garlic mash potatoes and gravy and a side of Parmesan French fries, because why not. The order of chicken came split as requested and was a decent size for both of us and was phenomenal, perfectly cooked, and very tender. The mash potatoes were flavorful and the fries tasted so fresh. All I can say is that I look forward to coming back to the Boston area just to be able to try another dish or hoping to one day see you in South Florida in the near future!

    Blueberry lemonade sangria
    Nikk S.

    I love the food and vibe here. The service can be slow, but it is because there is always a crowd.

    Cobb salad
    Drew A.

    Went here with some coworkers after a sorry long day at the office. I was watching what I ate, so I ordered the Cobb salad, which was pretty good. Others food did look way better They have a decent beer tap list as well. Service was friendly. I would definitely go back and try this place again.

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    Great food great atmosphere and super service (gluten free is easy too) affordable food and great service

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    Great lunch spot. Brought the team for lunch - burgers and fries were good, parm fries excellent. The salads were fresh and enjoyed!

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    Had curbside takeout. I didn't find my food to be particularly tasty. My bf's burger had a hair in it. Gross!! That's enough for me.

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    The atmosphere is cozy and not too loud where you can't have a conversation. Food is very good and the service was great.

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    Love this place. Went here once and then came back for trivia and liked it even more. Good food and atmosphere!

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    So happy that you enjoyed, Christine! See you again soon!

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    Lobster Claw Seafoods - 8oz lobster roll plate $39

    Lobster Claw Seafoods

    4.2(298 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I visited 2x in the last 3 weeks. I needed to have a 2nd chicken tender plate, which I thought was…read moreclose to perfect! Perfectly cooked...perfect amount of french fries and plenty of ketchup (on the table!). What more can I ask for? I haven't visited the Lobster Claw in close to 10 years. However, I was in Andover recently and passed thru N. Reading on the way home. We happened to drive by the Claw and I kept it in my mind to re-visit soon. The location is newer than I remember. It has been recently painted, new seating, lighting and ordering area. I love that they have plenty of ketchup on each table. I feel like that goes a long way to their commitment to their customers. The food was tasty. I really enjoyed my visit Vibe: family fun location Coke/Pepsi; Coke Parking: Plenty Price: Fair market (I did not get Clams) Service: Excellent *****

    The service at Lobster Claw is lovely! That lovely service doesn't necessarily mean the food is as…read moregood, though. I do not want to sound impolite, but I have been to Lobster Claw multiple times (as my parents and aunt enjoy it) and each time, the food has tasted like nothing but oil and the essence of the fryer itself. I've tried many items on the menu, from their haddock, chicken, fries, crab, etc - yet it all shares a similar oily, almost unclean taste. It lacks seasoning in general, so much so that my sister and I needed to season our meals when we got home, and even that didn't help fully. It also isn't cheap, which makes sense, it's seafood, but expensive prices for incredibly mediocre food simply isn't worth it. A majority of the food tastes the same here and is both unforgettably bland and memorably dissapointing at the same time. Wouldn't recommend if you're looking for unique flavor or good prices.

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    Ciao Amici Restaurant - Spaghetti Vongole

    Ciao Amici Restaurant

    4.5(66 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Food: I UberEats'd the Tagliatelle Bolognese and it was SO good!! The pasta was delicious, tasted…read moreso fresh, and the sauce was yum!! Service: It was fast. Ambiance: I would go/order again!

    We discovered Ciao Amici one day on our quest to find an Italian restaurant that wasn't in the…read moreNorth End. We have two little picky eaters and needed convenience, access to parking, and spacious and friendly for toddlers. We thoroughly enjoy Ciao Amici and have been going pretty regularly for the last 2 years. Our usual are the meatballs and carbonara for the kids. For awhile, it was the only way I could get my youngest to eat any protein. It is tender and has the right amount of spices for my youngest to gobble up. The two of them always share the carbonara and slurp it right up. Lastly, my oldest has recently become obsessed with their sauteed mussels and I literally have to negotiate with her to let me eat one. I love the saffron garlic white wine sauce, it is very garlicy and goes so well with the warm bread that they give you. My husband and I have tried a lot of their pasta and seafood with risotto dishes. Recently he has also ventured into their main dishes and still enjoyed it. Overall, great flavors, pasta is al dente, and the perfect portion where you don't feel overly stuffed by the end of the meal. We've tried a few of the places in the North End, and I would say Ciao Amici definitely is on par if not better than some of the places in the North End, plus they have a small parking lot that we've always had access to. My personal favorites are the Spaghetti Shrimp Scampi and Haddock e Risotto. The servers are always attentive and considerate. The -1 star comes from the pace of service. We usually go on the early side and don't have trouble but the few times we've gone when it was a bit busier, we noticed that the food can take awhile to come out and although I am confident everyone is working hard, they may not always be staffed appropriately when t's busy. Lastly, we did order a salad once and it was definitely no frills, but that was exactly how it was stated on the menu. I would not go there for the salad.

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