This review is for three visits in the last month. First, it's better to go during the week. The weekends are packed and there is usually a wait. The food is good and they have decent specials and breakfast cocktails. I especially liked their cinnamon french toast, which is made from house-made cinnamon bread. The reason for the 3-stars is for the service. On my 3rd visit, which was during the week, I sat at the bar for a full 10 - 15 minutes and not once was approached by any of the staff to take my order or ask if I wanted coffee. There were people eating at the bar all around me, so clearly they were serving at the bar. I didn't have extra time to waste, so I went across the street to Red Eye Coffee. read more

Finally, a decent breakfast in the Hull/Hingham area! First, I have 3 magical words for you that are key to any good breakfast - "real maple syrup". Yeah, they've got it here....albeit at a small charge (~$1.25) which I am happy, happy, happy to pay. During the week there are cheap breakfast specials (2 eggs, toast, home fries, tea/coffee for $3.95) and on the weekends the specials are a bit more "eclectic". Pancakes are amazing (I think they put some cornmeal in them) but I found the french toast to be dry. Others have noted that the sweet potato home fries are nummy. Breakfast meats are lovely - thick sausages, crispy bacon. The toast is a bit "granola" for me - fireking freaky-seeded stuff - but I guess that's supposed to be a bit more upscale than good ole Wonder Bread, eh? Other bakery items (muffins, etc.) are quite good as well (made there, so they should be!). Sometimes they forget that although they may be part of the whole Tosca family, they are a diner and put together weird combos that just don't work. Now I'm all for creativity in my dining, but not creativity for creativity's sake. If it results in something that delights my taste buds, bring it on. Otherwise, knock it off - it isn't cute, endearing, impressive or necessary. The drinks for breakfast are quite good and surprisingly reasonably priced! The Bloody Mary's are amazing. My other favorite is a clever concoction of Rockstar, Tang, and vodka called the Hingham Sunrise. It will wake you up and get you ready to hit the beach in no time. I've eaten there for lunch and dinner too...it's a bit hit or miss, I'm afraid. But breakfast won't disappoint - I promise! read more

I'm very excited to have found a place on the South Shore with a decent amount of Gluten Free options! From bagels to beer, Stars is a little heaven for us "Gluten-freers" on the South Shore! Thank you Stars for having a Gluten-Free menu with more than salad and fruit and for going the extra mile to know what Gluten is. Not only do they have great gluten free options, the food is tasty and affordable! Can't remember the last time I was able to eat Eggs Benny, yum! read more

The food was amazing and it came out super fast! I had the chili cheese omelet and it was the best breakfast I've ever had! Waitress was super attentive. Loved this place so much!!! read more

Stars On Hingham Harbor - Amazing chili cheese omelet! - Seafood Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Stars is a super cute restaurant right on Rt. 3 in Hingham, MA. We've passed it a bunch of times but never stopped so I was quite excited to try it out, and I'm happy we did because it was awesome! When you first walk in you quickly realize that it's definitely a cool place as the ceiling above the hostess station has been painted black with stars to match the constellations. The furniture reminds you of a breakfast diner with bright blue booths and tables lining the narrow dining room. Blue and yellow lights hang above each table and large, colorful paintings line the far wall. You know what else? The bathrooms have the daily horoscopes taped to each stall and the mirrors - very cute. Lucky us, we got a booth up against the windows overlooking the harbor and we were just in time to watch the last of the sun rays glisten over the top of the water. Our waitress was extremely quick, friendly and helpful - all of the traits I consider necessary for "good" service. She even suggested I go with the Portobello Melt on Focaccia instead of the Veggie Burger and I am so happy I listened to her! The sandwich was delicious - layers of mushrooms mingled with melted mozzarella, roasted red peppers and balsamic drizzled greens. I couldn't have been happier! Well, actually I was happier because the Sweet Potato French Fries were outstanding - a little salty and a little sweet. Josh had the Backyard BBQ, a huge burger with onions, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese in between a toasted English muffin, with regular fries. He said it was amazing. Josh enjoyed a Dog Fish Head 90 Minute IPA and I had a Margarita that was delicious. Best part? The entire bill including tip was exactly $40.00! After dinner Friday night Stars on Hingham Harbor is one of my new favorite restaurants and I can't wait to go back!!! www.creativesoulinmotion.com read more

Have eaten at Stars quite a few times over the years. Great spot for a great draft beer and a burger. Also a fantastic veggie burger ! Today my fiancé and I got the Asian bbq wings, they were perfection ! I got the spicy fish tacos, not too spicy, crunchy and fresh. He got the fish and chips, beautiful piece of cod. Perfect spot after going to the beach. Have been there for breakfast a few years ago, that would probably be my next visit, to revisit their breakfast experience. read more

When you live in Hull, you get the same ten choices over and over again.... Been here too many times, always terrible food. Dirty, dirty, dirty - I don't think the place has ever been cleaned. The service has always been bad, rude hosts (not so much the hostesses) and lazy bartenders. I've only been a handful of time for breakfast, which is decent, but I still wonder - if the restaurant is this dirty, what's the kitchen like?? Final complaint is the seating - so uncomfortable, you just can't wait to leave. I just don't understand how it's so popular. read more

Visited yesterday with a group of friends. One in our group complained that the clams were sandy. Although the staff and a manger tried to rectify the situation, he remained dissatisfied. I had the blue cheese burger. The "blue cheese" was really blue cheese salad dressing on the side, not real blue cheese. The burger was okay. The women's bathroom was awful with no toilet paper in one stall and another stall just a disaster area with tp all over the place. Other friends seemed happy with the burgers as well as the fried pickles. The french fries were tasty, hot and fresh. read more

I can't understand for the life of me why people who come to visit me suggest going to Stars for lunch. It's just not that good. It's not bad but it's not that good either. I have had numerous lunch items including soups, salads, sandwiches (usually with some form of grilled chicken) and they do the trick. I'm hungry, I eat, I'm full. Thank you Stars. Maybe it's me. Maybe I just have a hard time thinking of Stars as a place to go for a weekday lunch with my friends who are moms (with their kids) when in my mind it's still a place I used to go to drink in my 20's. read more

Feeling like we've been stuck in a rut, we gave Stars a try for dinner on a recent evening. We've been there before for drinks (the changing tap list is usually decent at the minimum and sometimes excellent) and lunch before. We waited for a table on the bar side, the dining room side doesn't do much for me aesthetically and judging by the other patrons waiting, I think that's the typical opinion. We ordered a few beers and a couple of meals to share. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised; the Cobb salad was generous and quite tasty. My husbands short rib grilled cheese was good and even better when dipped in the accompanying sauce. Our server was fine though not overly attentive - I was never asked about a refill on my water though it was empty before our meals were delivered nor were we asked if we wanted another round of drinks. We will definitely go back... most likely if there is a great beer on tap and we want a decent meal without going through the hassle of making reservations to get into one of the other restaurants in the area. read more

I might be tempted to give this 4 stars, but both times I have been here service has been beyond slow. The place is always packed, yes, but there is a limit to how long I should have to wait to 1. be seated, and 2. be served something as simple as pancakes. The first time I went here was for dinner and we sat directly infront of the kitchen (not very pleasant). The wait for our food was VERY long, however I was in good company and didn't mind too much. The worst part was waiting for someone to find our waitress after we were done to get our check and leave. We were forgotten about. The second time was for breakfast. We stood around waiting to be seated, while a party of 4 were seated and then told that they were only serving breakfast. They wanted lunch. So, instead of coming back in an hour or going somewhere else, or, god forbid, have breakfast instead.... these 4 gals decided to be extremely rude to all of us waiting for a seat (there were at least 15 people waiting patiently) and decide to have coffee and sit there until lunch was going to be served. Argh!!! They also tried to bribe their waiter into having the chef make them lunch (because they were oh-so-special). As for the food it is decent but nothing to write home about. You certainly could go to a diner and have better service for the same quality of food. read more

On the way home from a family wedding last weekend in Hingham/Cohasset, we wanted to replace the horrible experience we had had the day before at 5 North Main in Cohasset with something resembling normalcy. Thanks to all for the great Yelp reviews! Add me as a fan. A short wait, friendly and prompt service, excellent food on portions too large to finish! We had eggs Benedict and Home-made corned beef hash with scrambled eggs. Coffee was hit and fresh, food was great. Our breakfast fate was in Stars, and they delivered! Definitely go back. read more

We had a lovely brunch here today! There was a wait, since it was raining, not a beach day. The hostess was spot on as to the wait, 1/2hr, which was surprisingly short given how busy it was. The service could not have been better. The food came out quite quickly, and it was delicious! I loved the Country Kitchen omelette, and the cinnamon toast. Good, fresh coffee. read more

Warning. If you are ordering take out they don't put utensils or napkins inside the bag!!! Who does that? This place! Awful. How the heck am I suppose to eat it????? I had a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. The lettuce was browning in the sides. The croutons were literally pre packaged. The grilled shrimp were not grilled, they were put on a grill but not grilled. And all this for $23!! Plus the punk who checked me out scoured at me for not leaving a tip. A tip for flipping take out. What exactly did you do punk to deserve a tip? I will never be coming back!!! read more

It's Ok,nothing great. Hard to believe its of the same family as Tosca's across their street,then again it's been a couple years since I've been to Tosca. Service was fine,just food lacks the flare you get across the street.. In their defense it is moderately priced by comparison. Over all not bad,but not in a hurry to run back. read more

A good, dependable pub option. I am a local and stars is my go-to when I'm too lazy to cook. There is something edible on the menu whatever your mood, my favorites are the nachos, the steak tips, and the fish tacos. None of it rises to gourmet level, but a decent effort and generous portions. I have never been disappointed or grossed out, and I've been here a lot. The service is a bit inconsistent, never disastrous, but ranges from great to clueless sincere newb. read more

Stars is located in a great location, right by the water. They open at 7AM for breakfast and it ends at 1PM. Then serve lunch shortly after that. We arrived for lunch around 1:30 on a Sunday and did not have to wait, we were seated immediately. They have a special deal going on - when the NFL game is playing then they have wings for the price of $.50 each. They were good but a little dry. My boyfriend got the turkey burger with sweet potato fries, he thought it was ok. I order the pesto chicken sandwich with avocado and it wasn't too too special. Overall, it filled our bellies happily. read more

Stars On Hingham Harbor - Pesto Chicken Sandwhich - Seafood Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Went here for brunch recently on a Saturday. Waited about 10 minutes for a table for 2. Ordered bloody mary's, pancakes, and an omlette. Everything was absolutely delicious and really hit the spot. The service was ok, we had to flag down our waiter for syrup, ketchup and hot sauce. She was nice but clearly a bit overwhelmed. Overall good experience with good food and would definitely return. read more

Stars On Hingham Harbor - Seafood Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

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This is a very reliable casual place for good breakfasts and above average pub grub. I live up the street in Weymouth and it's nice to have a laidback place nearby with a harbor view (if you get a window seat) that's consistently good. Their coffee is above par (compared to other breakfast joints) and the beer selection is very extensive, with lots o' microbrews to choose from. Also, they usually have some creative breakfast, lunch and dinner specials to choose from (banana bread french toast? mm-mm-mmm). It does get noisy and it's kid-friendly so if that's not your thing, consider yourself warned... read more

This review is for brunch. I was content with the food. The interior is fun, bright and busy, located in a pretty area of hingham harbor. The reason for only 3 stars is that the floor was really dirty and the mimosas were served with ice which I've never seen before and I didn't like it. Why would you dilute champagne with ice water?! Most importantly I was disappointed with the rudeness of the manger to me and other people in my group over the phone making a reservation, as well as when we were "greeted". If you're a manager of a place you should have some better service skills than that. I probably won't return. read more

I have lived 2 minutes from this place for years and frequented it many times but never realized that they have THE BEST BUFFALO WINGS ever! I just happened to order them tonight because they were running a 75-cent special during NFL games. They were perfect: non-breaded, lots of meat, and just the right amount of spice. Yum yum. Now I have to decide if I can live with myself if I still order the fried pickles and sweet potato fries when I go there next time. Tough decisions!! read more

Breakfast. Nomnom. Go there for breakfast and they will reward you with thick cut delicious cinnamon read French Toast and fantastic sweet potato tots. Parking is a pain, but worth the hassle imo. As far as ambiance, for Breakfast anyway it's comfortable enough to roll in with sweatpants and a Hoodie. read more

Went here on a whim after coming from the beach and it did not disappoint. We got the appetizer sampler with chicken tenders, pretzel bites and spinach & artichoke dip. The bites are not as soft as traditional pretzel sticks but I still enjoyed them. Overall very good. For my meal I had the fish tacos and absolutely loved them. Simple yet tasty. The tortillas were grilled slightly which I didn't anticipate but appreciated for some structure. The fish was not overly breaded and the chipotle aioli was the perfect balance of heat and creaminess. The staff was very polite and attentive. It's a casual atmosphere and I would return in the future! read more

Stars On Hingham Harbor - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

I love stars! It is the type of place where you can get good food for any meal- breakfast, lunch or dinner. I go for their weekday early bird breakfast for only $3.99, which is eggs, meat, toast, coffee and home fries. There is nothing better than their home cooked meals on a cold or rainy day, especially their chicken pot pie, meatloaf, or sirloin. Recently they have created a lot of great specials, and made their kids menu much better. It is an excellent place to bring the family, with booths and tables, but also has a very young bar scene with live music on the weekends. This is the epitome of an all American restaurant, and the staff has been there for awhile, and is courteous. I recommend it for any casual meal! read more

Our second visit for breakfast was this morning. Great breakfast. I had the Irish Benny, poached eggs on corned beef hash and English muffin with hollandaise sauce and delicious home fries on the side. Great food with efficient and friendly service at a reasonable price. Only negative is the tiny parking lot. read more

great drinks better food, stop in on your way to or from the beach!!!!

Was here for brunch today and the food & service were great! I had the egg white omelette with Turkey bacon and raisin toast - delicious. Definitely will be back! read more

Have never been there for dinner and do not plan to. I have not heard the greatest things about their nite food. Breakfast is a different story. Have been there more than 20 times and can say i have not had a bad breakfast yet. The only reason they do not get a higher mark is that they are slow on coffee refills and some things, like salsa, is out of a bottle and not great. They used to do their own. Love the breakfast Quesedilla. Veggie are good, fresh and just a little crispy. plenty of Sour Cream to go with it. Have had Omelettes, casseroles, and the home-made corned Beef Hash. All very good. read more

Good food but a long wait because this place is popular. I'd recommend anything on the menu as long as you don't mind the wait.

Dirty. Old food splattered on the walls, ceiling air vents choked with black dust which is blowing all over the dining and bar areas. Dirty windows and windowsills. This place hasn't been cleaned for a very long time. Kitchen ?? Take a guess. Where is Hingham Board of Health ? UPDATE: Somewhat ridiculous for me to spend the time writing an honest review, and Yelp dumps it in the category "not currently recommended." Sorry, no more reviews on Yelp from me. . read more

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. There was no wait for a table and we chose the "lounge" side (aka, the side where the bar is) rather than the dining room. In terms of decor, it isn't anything special. Plastic covers are stapled to the tables and it feels more like a diner than I was expecting. That being said, don't judge a book by its cover, right? The draft list was solid (they had Maine Beer Co. Peeper among others). The server showed up when we needed her and checked in when our drinks were running low, but otherwise, she left us to our lunch. We noticed that they have .50 cent wings during all Red Sox home games and guess what! We were there as a home game was starting, so we decided to give the Spiced BBQ Chicken Wings a go. We ordered 6 chicken wings and they came out with a yummy sweet dry rub on them. They aren't spicY, they are spicED. We agreed they were really good, my only complaint being that they could have been a little warmer temperature-wise. They weren't cold by any means, but they were just warm. We also decided to try the pretzel bites. They were pretty good, though overly salty, so we spent a lot of time scraping salt off the bites (really it was just one big pretzel chopped into smaller pieces). I probably wouldn't order them again because there were some other appetizer options that also looked good and I'd rather try something different next time. I ended up ordering the Southwestern Salad with Panko Crusted Chicken and my husband ordered the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. Both were awesome. My salad was overly generous, with just enough salad dressed tossed in. The panko crusted chicken was really, really good. There were also a few onion rings tossed on top as well. JT housed that grilled cheese, so I surmise that he quite enjoyed it. What we didn't have room for was the "build your own ice cream sandwich" - which I'm not going to lie, I really want to try. I think Stars is a solid place for some basic eats that are cooked well, and right for the price. read more

OMG, what happened to this place? Granted it's be awhile, but Man, it's gone down the tubes. We arrived @ 6:00pm & requested a table for 4. The other 2 people in our party were running 20 mins late. I ordered a glass of Alias Pino Noir. One sip, & I had to send it back. It was bad. When I told the waiter, he sighed, took the glass & made a face. Sorry for the inconvenience, Dude. He did bring me a glass of Cab which was decent. As we awaited our guests, our waiter asked us 3x if we'd like to order...even after we told him the others were on their way. We wanted to eat together. We had to ask for silverware & napkins after ordering our entrees. 2 bowls of clam chowder (no remarkable flavor there). 2 salads (Pre-made earlier in the day, as the onion taste lingered even after they were removed). One fried clam roll which was over salted & covered w/a thick Russian-style dressing (yuck) that my sister couldn't eat & fish tacos stuffed w/green cabbage & topped w/seasoned Mayo. A couple other things, the waiter spilled water Into the cup of chowder whilst reaching across the table to fill a glass & then , picked the glass up with his finger tips (big no-no). Hmmm, how about, 'Oh, I'm sorry, let me get you another cup of chowder'. Lastly, we paid w/3 credit cards & the remainder in cash (all equal amounts & included the tip). Our waiter tells us that he can't process more than 3 forms of payment at a time.....WHAT? I wonder...was there a Manager on duty? Did our server even get training? And who takes pride in turning out that food from that kitchen? Do Better. You have to earn your Stars! read more

I loved this place! Only went once a week ago after a day at Nantasket Beach.... good service, good menu and fun atmosphere. Decor is a little hokey, but it works! Fun appetizers and HUGE HUGE beers! read more

I've been here a few times now- a couple of work lunches and a post-work beer & app session. Service has always been consistently good- friendly and attentive waitstaff, good food quality and a diverse menu, and their beer options (at least a couple dozen taps, and most are local/craft options) cycle rapidly enough to keep things interesting. In terms of food, I can recommend their burgers (Bacon & Blue FTW) and without a doubt, they have the best fried pickles of any restaurant in the greater Boston area-- you can't help but devour all the light, crisp, and salty little things! If you get bored easily, there's also a retro multi-game arcade machine in the back of the bar with dozens of classic games. On top of all this, their prices are very reasonable. Definitely worth a visit. read more

This is down the street from me and should be one of my go to places, but it's not, unfortunately. The food is good but service is hit or miss. Usually a miss half the time unless you are at the bar, where service is usually good. It's open breakfast, lunch and dinner, which is a plus. Breakfast is good and not really expensive. There is a good variety and they do a good job to not make the food boring, which when you are doing basically comfort food, is great. I go there more because it is convenient and the food is good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there. The view is great, it's right on the harbor, so you can take a nice walk after along the water. read more

Have ordered take out in early covid days and was happy with food and service. Today we decided to dine in and called to make a reservation. They said no need - it was just two of us. We arrived 10 minutes later and was told 35 to 40 min wait. They said they won't take call a heads. During these times why wouldn't you do things differently 40f outside no place to wait and they were not accommodating what so ever. Just lost some customers! read more

Those who love very thick calm chowder, this is the place to go - one of the best I've had, and they definitely dont skimp on the calms. Their french fries are also extra crispy. Those were the only highlights of our meal. The meat in the lobster roll was very dry, and mostly claw meat. Definitely will stick to lobster rolls from Maine from now on. We also got the scallops risotto - there were only 5 pieces of scallops, and they were VERY salty and hard to stomach. The risotto was equally salty. Overall, didnt care for this place, but the waitstaff were friendly enough. read more

Always get a great meal here. It's basic but good. Great selection of beers and the bartenders are always very attentive and nice. The carpet could stand being changed, hardwood floors would be a little bit better in there but a great location and they do try hard there. read more

Since my last review over a year ago, I have been back to Stars numerous times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. As previously stated, the breakfast is fantastic - no complaints there! Hingham holds their fireworks on the 2nd of July so my friend and I thought we'd hit Stars up for dinner before the festivities. I thought it would be overly crowded but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. Their beer menu is pretty expansive for a place of their size and they do a good job of breaking them down by style. I had the Julius Echter Hefeweizen and it was amazing. For my meal, I had the Backyard BBQ Burger with the cheddar bacon tatertots on the side. The tots were good - not as cheesy as I was hoping for but a good substitute for fries. I really loved the burger - it was cooked perfectly and this particular one was served on an english muffin, which I thoroughly enjoyed. This past week I came here for lunch and finally was able to try the famed Buffalo Chicken Rangoons. Oh. My. God. Talk about greatness wrapped up in a wonton! These are not to be missed. I could have eaten them until I died of major heart failure. I chose the Southwestern Salad because after the rangoons, I didn't think I could put away one of their massive burgers. The salad was just ok - the quality of lettuce wasn't that great and overall it just didn't have a lot going on for it. I would definitely hold off and go with your instincts to order one of their massive burgers! read more

The food here is GREAT! Unfortunately the service here is awful. We were quoted 45 minutes for a table for 2 for brunch. Okay, no problem. We went to the bar to get a mimosa while we waited. We didn't get our drinks until we were being sat. The bartender was busy, but waiting that long is ridiculous and she wasn't even pleasant when she finally did get to us. Our server was okay, but also not that pleasant. If you can't handle working in a busy restaurant, then you should find another line of work. read more