Delicious food and love the atmosphere. My husband and I went there on a date a few weeks ago and the food was great. I took my friend there Saturday for some cocktails and they were so good. Fig Manhattan and espresso martini, highly recommended. Would definitely keep going back. read more

Frequent visitor to the square. I eat at the bar most times and find the service as well as the food to be excellent. This place is a must visit for visitors to Hingham. read more

I hadn't been to SC in years but remembered it being v good and looked forward to going back with my husband. Just after 5pm on a Wednesday in the summer, we stopped in and and experience the most pretentious 20 minutes of our lives. We arrived just after opening and clearly no one was happy to see us. The hostess made us feel like we had walked into a private party, the server was eating a meal at the bar (and when my husband went to sit at the bar she rudely moved away, clearly upset that customers had come in) and the bartender looked at me in such an unfriendly way that I had to literally look down to see if I had something on my shirt. We intended to get a few drinks and an appetizer.. My husband had just come from a job interview and we were going to relax and talk about it. I was so uncomfortable I wanted to leave right away, but we decided to order a drink. The discomfort never went away, I felt like the employees were staring at us with disgust as if we had no right to be there... We ended up finishing our drink and leaving. But not before the bartender partook in a loud conversation with other bar customers trashing a local business... Which just so happens to be the one my husband had interviewed with! Rude staff, bad experience, skip the square! read more

Definitely not what it used to me. Menu limited, staff and owner not friendly. Acted as though they were doing US a favor by serving us. Love Tosca and Scarlet Oak. Square not worth the price . . . read more

My favorite spot in Hingham! The pizza is outstanding, the calamari has a fresh twist, loved the crab cakes! I have yet to be disappointed my anything on this menu, be in lunch or dinner. John the bartender is a treat! read more

Mussels, scallops, turkey grilled cheese. Nice restaurant!

Whenever my husband and I have the chance to go out for a nice dinner we have a hard time choosing anywhere other than Square Cafe. We've dined there at least a dozen times and have never been disappointed. We usually start out with a cocktail at the bar. John is a friendly, knowledgeable bartender who is happy to make drink or menu suggestions. We have never been anything but pleased with our food. The menu is pricey, but worth every penny. Appetizers and entrees are fantastic and desserts are delicious. My husband loves the tuna tartare two ways, and orders it every time we go there. The burger is great as are the short ribs. This place is a rare find on the South Shore. If you are looking for a fine dining experience without having to travel to Boston, Square Cafe is worth checking out. read more

The Square Cafe easily has the best food on the South Shore. As a vegetarian it is extremely difficult to find places outside of Boston that have vegetarian options, but I've found the Square Cafe offers a vegetarian tasting option (not on the menu) that is quite good. In addition, their chili seared noodles are available without meat and are great. read more

This is a great local place with class. I've had both lunch and dinner here. You might be alone at lunch, but very busy for dinner. Nicely appointed, quality service. Food it very acceptable but not over the top. Nor is it cheap, I still like it a lot. read more

Wonderful restaurant in Hingham Center. My favorite restaurant south of Boston. Great food in a great atmosphere. The waiters/waitresses are the best . . .very attentive and readily accessible. I eat here several times a year - over the past 5 years or so and have never been dissapointed. Good spot for lunch also. read more

Situated a little far back from the main road (Rt. 3A) on North Street, this is (like others who have already said so) one of the best eating places in the South Shore. I have been here 4 times and the food and service never fail. I was here with 2 others yesterday. I had the grilled local sea scallops set atop basil fried rice with garlic stir-fried collard greens drizzled with tangerine-lemon butter sauce. + coconut creme brulee with mascarpone whipped cream. My companions had the grilled salmon salad. Simply superb delicious food served in an inviting well-appointed setting! read more

Basing my review on the maybe 15 times I've been blown away there, this place is 5-star in my book. Only once was I TERRIBLY disappointed, but onto that later. The decor is wonderful in here, perfect for a winter night with nice low lighting and comfortable seating. I've had some amazing cocktails here as well, love the X-rated. The menu changes fairly frequently, but the meat dishes are cooked to perfection with wonderful complementary sauces. Have to say the desserts have never been my favorite, but you don't really need one after the large-portioned main courses (even the small plates). Wait staff overall all are very knowledgeable and friendly, especially one gentleman who seems to know every wine on the menu. I ate lunch here with my mom one day and was asked how my sandwich was (I had left 3/4 of it on my plate). When I said that the sauces were not my favorite, the waiter quickly took the meal off our bill without so much as a complaint from us and pointed out that they are constantly experimenting to find new dishes. As for the one bad experience, it was the night before New Year's eve this year, and VERY crowded. We were seated in a section with the only obnoxious waitress I've ever encountered there. My mom's ginger cocktail was made to taste like a cheap screwdriver I wouldn't have even drunk in college and when we pointed out (politely I might add) that it didn't taste anything like the ginger one she had ordered on many previous occasions, she snapped back at us that OF COURSE it was made the same and huffed off with it without giving my mom the time to order anything else. Then when the meal came, I could have sworn that she had gave my mother a ruined meal on purpose. Her medium rare meat was cooked to almost blackened inedible levels, and had none of the sauce that mine was covered in (we had the same meal). Her vegetables were overcooked and basically the whole meal was no better than high school cafeteria food. Suffice to say, my parents have not been back since that experience, even though it used to be an almost weekly excursion for them. Hope that was an isolated incident. Come to think of it, we probably should have complained about our waitress, but my mother was just upset we left quickly after finishing our meal. Here's hoping she's no longer in their employ! read more

I have eaten here many, many times since it opened ten years ago, both lunch and dinner, at a table and at the bar, and everything about the Square Cafe is consistently TERRIFIC. The food is delicious, the service is friendly and impeccable and the manager, Mark, seems to have the seating process down to a science -- I have never once had to wait for my table (including on a recent night when my husband and I arrived without a reservation (but I don't recommend going without a reservation, the restaurant is always crowded, even at lunch)). Also, either Mark or the owner always stops by the table during the meal to find out how everything is going -- I have observed that they constantly monitor the restaurant to make sure all is well. It is very clear that they care very much about what they are doing and this attention to detail shines through in the quality of the food and service. This is my go-to place for a nice night out! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in the area and we are lucky to have a lot of really good ones. The Hot & Sour Calamari is delicious--filled with red grapefruit, mango, roasted cashews, and a wonderful hot & sour sauce. Everything is consistently good here. They have great burgers and great specials. read more

Excellent sea food always; the chef adds interesting flavors and every thing is cooked perfectly. Try the specials! Tried and true appetizers, calamari or tuna two-ways, are great to share. I prefer eating at the bar - cozy and very friendly. This is a lovely spot in a real downtown -an oasis- on the South Shore. read more

We had a delightful dinner here. The service is fantastic and the food well presented and delicious. We'll be back regularly. The calamari appetizer is amazing. read more

I truly enjoy this restaurant. I come here a couple times per month. The food here is absolutely delicious and extremely consistent! Highly recommend! read more

Last Saturday my wife and I decided to eat out but we had made no reservation arrangements. We'd been very satisfied lunch customers of The Square but had never had dinner there. We walked in and were instantly greeted. When I confessed that we had no reservation instead of the ill-concealed frown one often gets when this confession is made, the host seated us at an excellent table for two and seemed very pleased that we'd dropped in. Our waitress was both gracious and friendly. She had a full command of the specials right down to the specific treatments of each dish. My wife spilled half of her water. The wait staff instantly responded by clearing everything on the table and reset us with full table cloths and nappery and reacted to our minor crisis with a smile. My wife ordered the Vegetarian Composition and I had the Chili Seared Yellow Noodles. Each selection was absolutely superb. The vegetables were prepared to perfection and served on china that had four separate sections for the selections. My wife said that it was apparent that a rare knowledge of excellent vegetable preparaqtion went into the dish and could not decide which item she liked the most. My selection of Chili Seared Noodles was fantastic. The item had a distinct Asian tilt which was the perfect approach to mtake with this dish. Each element plus the sauce magnified the pleasure the meal gave me. I would order it again in a heart beat. The decor is warm and comforting. A modest sized bar would be a great place to congregate to watch a game on the low-volumn TV. The wait staff is amont the best I have ever encountered. Even the bus boy was familier with the selections on thje menu. I glanced at the kitchenb and could see that the Chef had her eye on every dish that left the kitchen, even stopped one serving to tinker with the presentation. The Square has become one of our "go-to" places and can compete with almost every restaurant we have been to in downtown Boston. This place is truly wonderful. read more

Perhaps the best restaurant on the South Shore. All three meals were excellent, our waiter was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was upscale yet comfortable. Impressed by the originality and creativity of the dishes (see mussels in spicy coconut lime lobster broth) which were absolutely perfect! Highly recommended. read more

What an experience. My girlfriend and I went to the square Cafe tonight. The host sat us down for a table for two right next to the bathrooms. Right next to us was a corner table set up for two with no one sitting there. So I went and asked host if we could move there. The host stated "sorry its only for birthdays or Anniversaries" Well approximately half hour into are meal the host sat a couple in the corner table. My girlfriend and I said happy birthday or happy anniversary to the couple since that what we where told. The couple looked at us dumbfounded. We explained what the host stated. The couple laughed and said no we are regulars. I hate being lied to!!! Well square cafe lost a couple of other regulars. We will not be back.We told the host on the way out. No response!! The service was great by our waiter and wait staff. Food was okay. Stick to beer or wine if drinking. Don't get the cosmo-poor!!! read more

Always great food and atmosphere! You def should try this restaurant if you haven't yet! Also Square Cafe is located in adorable Hingham Square! read more

Love this restaurant. I've been numerous times for lunch and dinner. Their are so few places worth leaving the city to go to -- this is one of them! The only downer is that the bar area is tiny and always filled early with regulars.. it's difficult to get a seat most nights after 6:30. Disregarding that though, this place is great for lunch or dinner. read more

This place is wonderful. The food is always great and the service terrific. it's a great place to go on the South Shore for a special night out. Can't wait to go back again!!! read more

Wonderful surprise for a south shore dinner stop off on the way to the Cape. Well worth the fifteen minutes drive into Hingham off Route 3. The ambience was upscale. The menu was varied and interesting and the food delicious. The bread, always a sign of restaurant quality, was very good. From drinks to dessert a very positive experience. The tuna appetizer, scallops entree and chocolate molten dessert were all positively received. Definitely a place to return to. read more

The Square Cafe is my go to place to eat out for both lunch and dinner. My husband and I love coming here. I ALWAYS order their fried Calamari app at dinner- it's soooo yummy and nothing like I've had anywhere else. Their food is a mix of comfort food with an Asian flair. They also have really great salads. They serve small and large plates- but a lot of times the small plates are a perfect dinner portion for me. Our meals have always been consistent and delicious, which is why I bring every out of town friend/ family member here to eat. The atmosphere/ ambiance is a classic/ New England look with a fresh twist. Love it! read more

I have been to Sqaure Cafe twice. Both times I'd classify the bread and wine as the best parts of my meal. Last night I ordered the cafe Chicken salad without cheese. You can see where they picked the cheese off the salad! I wouldn't even expect that of a fast food restaurant in this day and age. Really poor. Just won't be back. read more

Amazing food! The atmosphere is great. I eat here once or twice a month, and always enjoy my meal. Reasonably priced, great staff, and great bar. Very classy place! read more

I have been here several times. Food is always good, so is service. However, the menu prices have gotten a bit out of control. The 8oz tenderloin, which is prepared perfectly, is now $35.00. This equates to $70.00 a pound for the dish. Beet salad (and most other green salads) is $14.00. A dinner for two with drinks, etc. easily tops $200 with tip. It appears the restaurant has attempted to offer lower cost options like a turkey sandwich, fish tacos and a few other items but seems out of place. Becoming more of a special occasion vs just dining out. read more

One of my favorite restauranta in town if I want to get fancy. Delicious food, especially their truffle french fries. Service is great and so is the atmosphere. Highly recommend for a semi-fancy meal. read more

My husband and I celebrated a friends birthday here last weekend and were blown away by the experience - love this place! Not sure why we hadn't found it yet. Food was exceptional, the staff delightful, and the setting very comfortable. If you find yourself waiting a few minutes at the bar, be sure to ask the bartender to make you a pomogranet martini and rest assured it is worth the wait. Cheers! read more

Their service is unremarkable.The preparation is perfunctory and the menu is not spectacular! professor W.W.Watts B.U.

After a horrible experience at an outside establishment on the water in Cohasset, my friend and I went to the Square Cafe. What a breath of fresh air this place is! The wait staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, the decor was lovely, the vibe was super relaxing and the food superb! It is apparent that care to every detail of the dining experience is carefully considered at this establishment. Definitely a go to spot. Cheers! read more

I have been here several times and the food was exceptional. This time it was equally good but the service was not great. Ordered the duck and it came to the table minus the crispy polenta. ( No one checking the plates?)The polenta arrived quite a whlle later with no apologies just a "here's your polenta" We had a party of 13 and our entrees were delivered in three waves producing a situation where we had to choose to have our food get cold or have some people eating while others had nothing. Our waitress appeared annoyed most of the service and her annoyance seemed to peak when we lingered at our table after she left the check. The restaurant was busy but not full and there were no people waiting for our table. All in all we had a great time because of the food and the great company. Great service is just as important as the food. It was not bad enough to prevent me from returning but it dropped a little on my list. read more

We went here for our anniversary dinner last year and loved it so much we decided to come back. The food was still great, but unfortunately the service was sub-par. From the moment we sat down, our server just couldn't be bothered. The couple next to us received bread right away (same server), even though we had been seated for twenty minutes and had yet to receive any. They also received twice as much bread. After they finished, the server came and scraped the crumbs away- never did that for us. I tried to ask a question about one of the beers and her response was "what are you talking about?" She came to the next table to check in much more often than ours. It actually felt uncomfortable to be dining there, as if we didn't belong (and we were dressed nicely and do dine regularly in nice restaurants). It's too bad that poor service can put a damper on what should have been a great dining experience. read more

I have been here and handful of times since moving to the area two years ago. It has an intimate and warm interior and while the food is fine, I'd say it lacks ingenuity and creativity. I would love to see this place update their interiors and take away the white linens making it feel more like what you see in casual and modern places in Boston like Coppa , B&G Oysters, Banyan, Toro .. there are enough American fare places in the area and while Square Cafe does better then all of them, it would be great to see them move their menu to a seasonal and local one, changing it every few months and offering new things with more modern ingredients. The contemporary and Boston savvy residents of Hingham would appreciate this shift as I have talked to so many people about how Square is a fine place, but not great or worth the expense. For an expensive meal it makes more sense to go to Boston to get something interesting in a restaurant that doesn't feel like some place my grandmother would like to go. Please consider these changes .. you have the following and the town has the need for something seasonal, local, and updated. Our town is seriously lacking in all of these! read more

Our evening started with the hostess announcing to us that another party has our table reserved for 7:30pm. Our reservation was for 5:30pm. It seemed that she was implying that we should hurry up and order our food, pay our bill, and get out. She FALSELY claimed that she had told me over the phone that another party was coming at 7:30pm when she, in fact, had not mentioned anything other than that she could give us a table at 5:30pm. My friends and I were all taken back when the hostess was adamant about her claim. It was RUDE. Even if another party was coming, we most likely would have been done within that 2 hour period. The food was fairly good, but many menu items were way too complicated, mixing too many ingredients. Keep it simple and of high quality, I say. It was extremely noisy, too. My friends and I were 2 feet from each other and strained to talk and to hear. I will NOT be going there again. read more