Stopped in for one last lunch before bidding the Boston area adieu. My sister lives in Stoneham and…read moresuggested this spot, thinking it would have something for everyone in our crew. The menu? Vast. Like, "do-I-need-a-compass-to-navigate-this" vast, with plenty of options. It's always amusing to me how different parts of the U.S. have their own regional food quirks (like here in MA, where steak tips, roast beef sandwiches, and open-faced turkey sammies reign supreme). I was stuck between a couple of local specialties, but our delightful waitress, Haley, steered me in the direction of the Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, mentioning they roast a turkey every day (cue angels singing). I swapped out the fries for onion rings, because, duh! This sandwich? It could have fed a small village. It was a beast. A delicious beast, but an unwieldy one. I ended up abandoning the bread for the good stuff and tackled it with a knife and fork. All in all? Absolutely scrumptious. Bonus points for the bathrooms, which were clean as a whistle, and fear not! If you're afraid of missing the a Celtics 3 pointer or a Red Sox baseball toppling over the "green monstah" while nature calls, there's a giant screen perfectly viewable from the toilet. Yes, you can literally watch the game while you pee. Talk about a win-win situation!

Exactly what we were looking for. Great bar, great service, and the food was top notch.read more

Came back to have the potato and leek soup and fish and chips. Fish and chips was served with a big…read morepiece of fresh haddock and it was pretty good. I also got a side of curry sauce for the chips and that was a good move. Service was a bit slow, it seemed like there was only one server. They forgot our waters and when the food arrived they forgot to give us cutlery and napkins, so we flagged them down a couple times. It was very dark inside, but the festive decor added some light and pops of color. The space was pretty full and it got a touch noisy but we were still able to have a decent conversation. Will be back for some Guinness and meat pies at the bar.

This place has such a nice vibe and interior decoration, reminds you of an old fashioned Irish pub!…read moreThey serve heart warming plates of Irish food and they re delicious! Service was friendly and it's a nice place to hang out and chill with friends. Food: 8.5/10 Value: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9/10

What a nice find! This is a friendly funky neighborhoodish pub that serves up some pretty good food…read moreand drink at pretty good prices. I've been in a couple times in the past months. I had a steak tip salad that, I have to say, was absolutely heavenly. The steak tips were cooked as ordered. Deliciously marinated, buttery tender and nicely seared over a most excellent salad. What makes a salad "most excellent?" you might ask. Well, I'll tell you. It was dressed perfectly. Just the right amount of a flavorful house dressing. Neither dry nor sopping. The generous portions of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, and more were all in a perfect proportion to one another, chopped small enough to render a knife unnecessary, except for the steak tips. Last time in, I chose the Fusilli Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork. Not only was this extremely good, it was extremely large. It provided dinner for me for two nights. There seem to be a lot of regulars here, at least in the Mondays I've been in. And the place is hopping busy. The music is good. Maybe a little loud, but, hey, I'm old. They're a jovial and friendly lot. And, Becca, the bartender, is super chill. She's friendly, attentive and she mixes a good drink and pulls a good draft. I can see myself becoming a regular!

This place is amazing and I may frequent a little too much. It's like walking into cheers where…read moreeveryone knows your name Staff is super friendly and engaging, the food is delicious no matter what you order, and the drinks are a healthy pour. Prime Rib nights on Friday & Saturday are to die for This has become my go to place when I don't feel like cooking. Always good And the people watching is entertaining to say the least

What a cute local family vibe restaurant. Nice beer…read moreselection and interesting menu options. The wings are delicious. Looking forward to trying more on the menu next time:)

Brunch lovers, you need to check out Fox Den Woburn! 9/10…read more From the adorable fox-themed decor to the huge menu packed with creative brunch options, this spot was such a fun find. They also have free parking, which is always a plus. We tried the Portuguese burrito and the biscuits and gravy, and both were absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and there were already so many other menu items I want to come back and try next time. The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming while still being trendy and modern. Definitely a great brunch spot for a weekend outing with friends or family!

Stopped in for a quick bite. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing loaded nachos. The nacho add…read moreons were perfect and included all of the appropriate toppings, you can customize to your liking. The brisket was tender and delicious. I highly recommend the German beer and hot honey chicken sandwich. There are too many menu items I would like to return to try. Skip the fish and chips. The service was great even on a busy weekday evening and game day. For the Moms: Noise level: The restaurant is very loud. The restaurant is uncomfortably loud, be weary if you plan to bring a baby. Seating: They also have car seat slings which are an awesome amenity.

Everything was awesome! Caroline is the best! The manager said he noticed my steak was overcooked…read morebefore it went out and he had a new one made. Sent over a giant ice cream sundae because of the delay, but my friend and I didn't mind the delay at all! This place values customer service...and they didn't have a gluten free dessert on the menu so the made one for me!

Loved the Christmas lights! Locals seemed to know staff, friendly vibe. Nachos were great! Thanks!read more

I went here for my friends birthday, the staff was all super nice and attentive. Their smokehouse…read moreburger was really good. We got the patron tower, it was very good but VERY strong I couldn't drink it but it was tasty. The inside for the pop up is super cute, but I will say not worth the drive for us (an hour) it's super cute just I think may be over hyped online vs in person. If you're local, it's worth a try! However I wouldn't recommend traveling over 30 min

Food excellent! Had tamales and would highly recommend them; clearly made in-house!…read more Ambience: Could have been warmer and asked server for heat to be increased.

Updated review! There are few Mexican places that have warm…read morechips and salsa with quality food. Plus the friendly staff and laid back atmosphere make it perfect for any time you're in the mood. The art and decor is pretty amazing as well. The fajita is good for three corn tortillas, perfect single serving. They have a good number of gluten free options as well as specials. Worth coming!

I found myself in familiar territory and surroundings when I returned stay the Lakeview Inn hotel…read morefor a night, away from metro Boston in early May 2025. I arrived here via uber and decided to have dinner at the hotel's main restaurant, the Lakeside Tavern. This Yelp review is for the restaurant only and not the hotel. I arrived here around 9:30pm. I opted to get dinner here first before checking into the hotel for the night. The service that night I was here was crazy slow. They had loud live band music and the vibe here was generally an older crowd on a Thursday evening in May 2025. I found a seat next to the bar near the kitchen and after 15 minutes of waiting for someone to take my order, I walked to the cash register and waited for someone to arrive. I ended up getting one of their signature meals for the evening and that was that. Since it was close to 10pm that evening, the music was winding down. I ended up waiting about 20 minutes for my food to arrive. It came in a takeout container with a plastic bag. I would have gotten something at Boston, Logan International Airport, but it was after 8 PM when I arrived and nothing in the terminal was open for me. With that said, I was happy that the Lakeside Tavern was open for anybody and everybody who was wanting to be there. For lunch, dinner, or just hang out and listen to live music with adult beverages. For me, though, I just need dinner after a long day of travel to Boston from Honolulu. I was glad that they were until 10 PM, otherwise I would have took an Uber to see what was around at the time near the hotel that serve food. The overall experience at the lakeside Tavern here in Wakefield, Massachusetts was typically OK, although I was starving and wanted quicker service that night. While the service was very slow, it was nice to partake in the live music that night. The ambiance was chill and friendly. The service was friendly and welcoming too. For the most part though, the experience here was pretty good and most likely will come back again get my troubles permit me to do so. I'll try to get here as quick as I can, but then again their travel is normally the same as it was 10 years ago. The restaurant itself was very clean, although it was dark enough to wear I can't see much. I just was glad that this restaurant at the hotel I was staying at for the night was open and grateful that they were still serving food while I was there. If you decide to stay at this hotel, consider dining in the Lakeside tavern because it is basically on property. You don't need to go elsewhere for your meals if you don't need to. If you're lazy like me, this restaurant is your best bet if you're staying at the hotel. Definitely recommended if you are one of those people who just don't wanna leave the hotel for some reason if you're staying here at the Lakeside inn in Wakefield Massachusetts. The Lakeside Tavern is located inside the Lakeside Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts. As soon as you enter the lobby, the entrance to the restaurant is on your left. Can't miss it. It is physically located at 595 North Avenue in Wakefield. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a generous and huge parking lot for anybody and everybody who wishes to come here to stay or dine. Or both. Please share the parking spaces with a few other commercial retailers in the vicinity. There is a bank nearby, if you need cash. There is actually public transportation service to and from the hotel into Boston. I did not know this until my most recent trip here and decided to save a little bit of money and ride the local bus service into downtown Boston from Wakefield. It was pretty cool. Don't recommend it if you are traveling in the evening and don't know where you are if you are a tourist. So yes, there is public transportation options to and from the hotel, and they will depend on your original destination, whether it is the Amtrak station or Boston Logan international airport in Boston. And with that said, they have a limited menu, so be prepared for anything they have. The prices here were decent for any restaurant in the area. But if you're desperate and hungry, it's kind of worth it, especially when you're staying at the hotel for the night and you're starving. Which is what my situation was at the time. It was a quick stop for dinner that ended up being something other than quick. But if you like the loud live music to decompress after a nice day of traveling or a hard day at the office, consider coming to the lakeside Tavern for a good meal and to decompress. I'm sure they have alcohol service here, but I did not want to drink so late at night. 3.5 stars for the overall experience, mostly for the slower than normal service. But it is pretty good 5.0 stars for the location, because I was staying here. Support local! C+

Teen Birthday party- I was so pleased with this place for my…read moreTerns bday! The staff were very responsive and so helpful! Katie was an excellent bartender making mocktails for the teens. The food and cupcakes were good. The added some extra touches with the food display. We had the BEST time! We had about 75 kids and the space was perfect. I would definitely use the space again if needed!

Put back a couple enjoyable brews at the bar. No one else there other than the bartender. Strange…read morehow empty it was despite parking lots around being full. Decent spot to watch a game with beer and wings.

Dog house is a great place to come when you need a quick meal for a great price! I came and got the…read moreNashville hot chicken sandwich and the potato skins with a guava margarita. Everything was delicious, and portions were generous! The staff seemed a bit annoyed we were there more than an hour, but were overall responsive. The restaurant itself was pretty empty, but there's plenty of TV's to watch the game and fun music at night. I'd love to come back and watch a game at the bar!

What is not to like about Harrington's? I have been in a couple of times now and have had…read moreconsistently good experiences. On my visits, I had Sam Adams Juicy IPAs with a really good beef stew. Another time, I went with a Maine Lunch and corned beef and cabbage over St. Patrick's weekend. My companion had a chicken wrap and a couple of glasses of Chardonnay on one visit, and the Irish stew with more Chardonnay on another. The menu is strong and covers all the classic pub options well. I have posted photos of it. Inside has that classic Irish pub feel. Cozy, a little tight when it gets busy, but that is part of the charm. It tends to draw a crowd, which is always a good sign. Service was decent. Maybe not the fastest, but always friendly and courteous, which matters more in a place like this. Overall, this is a reliable local spot with good food, solid drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. I am writing this after just a couple of visits, but I am sure I will be back. Two thumbs up. Sláinte.

Harrington's Pub in Wakefield is a great neighborhood spot with a friendly vibe and solid food. The…read moremenu has a good mix of pub favorites and a few surprises, and everything we ordered came out fresh and tasty. The portions are generous, and the drinks were poured just right. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made us feel welcome from the start. The atmosphere is lively but still comfortable -- perfect for grabbing a bite with friends or watching a game. Not quite a five-star experience, but definitely one of the better local pubs in the area. I'll definitely be back.