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    Steaming Tender

    4.0 (365 reviews)
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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lori F.

    Another great meal with the family and another chance to have an attentive Amanda be our waitress. She draws the most amazing take away box covers for Randy Raccoon :) Tonight I had the delicious turkey dinner with fixings. Large pieces of fresh turkey, wonderful gravy and perfectly mashed potats. I miss having brussel sprouts and hope they come back to the menu. I also really miss the better quality of boxed teas they used to have versus Lipton, to me it's so bitter. Otherwise. They were very busy Saturday night but the bathrooms were clean, the floors in the dining room were great and Amanda really is attentive and kind. Thank you

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    Shannon Y.

    Love the building, love the food. We enjoyed everything about this place! Had a great server who told us history of the building! Nice individual tables with high back chairs! For an app we had the bacon lobster dip, outstanding! I had the Reuben sandwich , which was very good! Real toasted bread not done and finished on a flat top! Tasty! Especially loved the loaded mash potatoes! Wide variety in the menu! And reasonably priced! Will be back!!

    Braised short rib.
    Jason S.

    Great dinner with friends. This is a great place eat and watch trains as they rumble by. They have a large menu and friendly staff. Nice selection of micros, wine, and cocktails. I had the braised short rib with potatoes and carrots. Excellent The owner talked with me about the building. She told me how she and her husband renovated the building over 17 years. Solid stone walls and beautiful wood throughout. Awesome renovation. Lots of railroad memorabilia throughout the station including a cool shoe shine station.

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    Melissa V.

    We were really looking forward to having dinner here, like for years and it was highly recommended by a friend so we made a point of going. This restaurant is really beautiful and very authentic decor as it was a train station in a previous life. Our dinners were a turkey dinner, a steak dinner and I got the lobster Mac and cheese. The dinners were good, but we weren't overly impressed, especially my lobster Mac and cheese was disappointing. Our service was good, but we noticed other servers were telling patrons about the history of the building and we had to eavesdrop to get the scoop. If I happened to be in the area I would stop and order something like a sandwich if I was hungry, but I won't make a special trip there again.

    Homemade dill and garlic chips with garlic aoli
    Sara P.

    Steaming Tender exceeded my expectations big time! I've been wanting to go since moving to Belchertown in 2023 and now I'm kicking myself for not getting my butt there sooner! First of all, the vibes are so COOL. The old train station vibes and details are just amazing. And the waitstaff are called conductors and rock old school train overalls or jumper dresses and that's just so stinking cute. I love a good theme. Sara G was our conductor and we adored her. She was so genuine and you could tell she cared - the girl memorized what seemed like an endless specials menu and dessert menu like a boss! She was so much fun and absolutely added to our experience. Shout out to meeting another Sara without an H (h's are ewwwww!). But the FOOD! My boyfriend got the steak tips on Alfredo and the steak was the most tender, juicy steak we maybe have ever had. It was SO good. I had the whole belly clam special and while the clams were good, my side of mac and cheese was the star. It was so decadent and gooey and cheesy and rich and just what you want with a mac and cheese splurge. Cannot wait to come back AND check out some of the awesome events and tours coming! Love to see this kind of stuff happening locally, it's a great area and we need more of this!!

    Keriann C.

    Food was great, I ordered the buffalo chicken mac and cheese and the flavor profile was excellent. Service was extremely friendly and fast despite our large group. Also just love the overall ambiance and vibe of the repurposed depot station turned restaurant. Very on brand!

    Sat by the railroad

    My husband who is a railroad enthusiast stopped here for dinner on the return leg of a trip from Texas to Massachusetts. It was the highlight of the trip other than viewing Graceland after hours. We split the Limoncello Haddock, which was delicious! The old train station was pristine relic of the past.

    Steaming Tenders dining room decked out for the Holidays.  Very festive!

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    1st time there service was great and so was the food. Only complaint would be the parking lot in the winter is rough. Lol

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    I really like this restaurant and I think the food is really good but I really like the people who work at this restaurant so much

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    Love the ambiance! You can sit inside, on the front porch, or in an old train car. Food and drinks are yummy too.

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    Love this place! Delicious food. Waitress was amazing and told us the history of the place. Loved the birthday song.

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    Ask the Community - Steaming Tender

    Is this dog friendly?

    No pets or animals allowed

    Is there outdoor dining?

    There was when I was there in July. You sit out on a patio directly next to the train tracks. While there we had a train come through (they go very slow), which was pretty unique as far as my dining experiences go.

    Does it have handicap parking?

    Hi Barbara- we have handicap parking to the right and left of the building. Please reach out if you have additional questions.

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    Tables at the Farm - Good breakfast

    Tables at the Farm

    (60 reviews)

    Hi, we returned to Tables to find out if anything had changed…read more I had a western omelette, another person had an egg sandwich, and the 3rd had an egg Benedict with veggies and avacado. We all raved about the food. Spent a little time with Tara wishing he luck and good health. I will definitely will return. The atmosphere was the same as it was before. New waitresses were very cordial.

    Decent food, poor service. We were seated right away, but it…read moretook a while for a waitress to take our order. Then it took a long while to actually get our food. The meal I received (Eggs Benedict Florentine, a regular menu item) was not what I ordered (Tara's Benedict, on the specials menu), but by then I was so hungry that I just ate it. It was good. However, after a runner delivered our food, our waitress never checked in with us, or even made eye contact with us, until we were done eating. When she finally came, I told her (politely) that I had ordered Tara's Benedict but had received Florentine. She seemed to not know what to do with this information - but she did want me to know that she correctly submitted my order. Okay, I said, I just wanted to let you know that there was a miscommunication somewhere. She brought us our bill promptly (the incorrect meal was not taken off the bill), but then there was more waiting for her to come back and take our credit card. Finally my dining companion went up to the register to pay the bill. While there, they tried to explain to him what happened - apparently the chef had a different specials list than the specials menu that was given to customers. This does not really explain the mix-up. Plus, it was 11am on a Saturday - near the end of the breakfast period. How did they not realize sooner that the chef and the wait staff had different specials menus? This establishment is a little off the beaten path; you have to make it a destination - something I will not be doing again.

    Palmer Restaurant - The farmer skillet

    Palmer Restaurant

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    wow! Just devoured the lemon poppyseed muffin... a 1/2 pound wonder that was light and fluffy even…read morethough it was griddled. topped with just enough icing to be sweet and tart. Lunch was a Palmer classic. it was also dinner. Thia generous burger is topped with fresh lettuce and tomato and crispy thick bacon and fried pickles to give it flavor. No condiments necessary as the flavor packs a punch from the fresh ingredients. the chicken Caesar wrap was also a home run with plenty of chicken and just enough croutons and dressing. The garlic Parm fries or house made chips are a great touch to set this little breakfast/lunch place apart from any typical place. The friendly service makes you feel like a regular even if you are from out of town! We will be back next time we visit Palmer.

    I have driven by this place a thousand times , 1st time stoping , and I will be back . Being a…read moreSunday I was afraid I'd have to wait a long time . Lucky I got right in . Typical old diner vibe . Wooden benches with tables , and a nice counter . I started with coffee , and I LOVED that they had nice cold creamer in a mason jar , not those little creamer . Nice touch ! I got the St Patrick's Day special bangers and mashed . Came with 2 eggs , and toast . Everything was great . My only complaint was the mashed weren't that hot . Maybe it sat a little before it was served ? Besides that , YUM ! My Daughter got the French toast with cream cheese and fresh blueberry's on top , she loved it . Good job !

    Salem Cross Inn - Prime Rib

    Salem Cross Inn

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    Step back in time with me and dine at the Salem Cross Inn. From what I understand, it is owned and…read moreoperated by three generations of the Salem family, all clearly proud of the traditions they uphold--right down to the homemade whipped cream. It's refreshing to see how much genuine delight they take in the experience they create, especially during the winter fireside feast. The little displays may seem a bit silly to some, but I found them charming and appreciated the care behind them. Thankfully, I was able to substitute the prime rib for salmon, which was absolutely delicious. And the warmed cider? To die for. The atmosphere truly brings you back in time. I didn't dine on the restaurant side during this visit, but I can imagine it's just as lovely. It's absolutely worth the trip.

    We purchased tickets to the fireside feast at Salem Cross in November and have been looking forward…read moreto it since then. We arrived at 5:30, went downstairs, checked in. Checked out the fireplace and roasting jack, and immediately went outside for a sleigh ride. It was fun, and lasted about 10 min. We headed back in and had some cheese spread and crackers which were good and a drink from the bar. Soon it was time for warm mulled cider and wine. It's cool how they heat them up, with a plunge of a hot poker from the blazing fireplace. The mulled wine was very good. Shortly after the mulled wine the prime ribs came off the roasting jack, the fire built up, and the cauldron put on for the seafood chowder. All the ingredients went in, and people were offered the opportunity to stir it. Things wrapped up downstairs and the crowd headed upstairs to the dining room. I'd say there was ~150 people. Tickets were $90 each. It's communal dining which I typically like. It's cool to talk to different people and see where they come from etc. Not tonight. The person sitting next to us was like a radio you wish you could turn off for 2 hours. Not the restaurant's fault of course, but it did distract from the evening. Bread was served, white bread rolls and sweet potato muffins, I didn't try them but they looked nice. The seafood chowder came out, it was very good. The main course was brought to the tables, it was prime rib, 2 salted roasted potatoes, and a healthy dollop of mashed butternut squash. Unfortunately this is where the real disappointment started for me. My prime rib was so tough that I couldn't cut through it with a steak knife, and raw. I ate one of the potatoes, and it was fine. The butternut squash had thanksgiving type spices and the taste I had of them was nice. The myoglobin from the raw meat turned everything red and watery so I didn't eat apart from that. Dessert was hotel pans of apple pie, I didn't try it. Not being a quitter I took the prime rib home and after cutting off the hard fat with a proper kitchen knife was able to salvage ~4.5 oz. I tried to coax some tenderness into it with a quick sear and it worked. Unfortunately it was livery so into the trash it went. In my humble opinion the experience was very nice, with the food taking a back seat. That said, other people seemed to enjoy their meals, mine may have been the outlier. I won't be back.

    Day & Night Diner - Blueberry Pancakes w/ Sausage

    Day & Night Diner

    (43 reviews)

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    I try and spread my business among all the breakfast places in town. They all offer a different ,…read morespecial ambiance that make them endearing and the Day & Night diner is one of those. It is a classic 50's diner and was established in town in 1952 or there about . It's simple. Not the menus you are used to. One page is all Carl needs. When I order and I always order the same thing. I hadn't been here since the sixties. Now that I have come for a few weeks I no longer have to order Carl just gives me a nod and I nod back. Three eggs over easy, hash browns and a pancake instead of toast. Then I put the eggs and hash browns on top of the pancake. It's great. . There are no eggs Benedict . The people here are an eclectic group of people from all walks of life. It's an old diner feel! Most of the people are old friends . Carl's wife is the only waitress. The service isn't slow but deliberate. There are stories etc. that you have to hear. It like being at a neighborhood party . Carl likes to pun or says things with a double entandre and see who catches what he says. There are many different newspapers. I haven't gotten myself to the point where I feel comfortable voicing my opinion. Carl's wife kinds of operates around Carl . They do dinner on Friday nights and I heard it's great. Fish etc . I haven't gone yet. Plenty of parking. Not handicap accessible .

    This place is not as bad as people make it out to be. If it was, place would have been shut down…read moreyears ago. Diner car is 80ish years old so has seen plenty of people walk through its doors. One of the oldest, if not the oldest, businesses is Palmer. I use to come here often, especially in my high school / college days. Always got the blueberry pancakes, in my opinion some of the best I have sunken my teeth into. Can put plenty of butter and syrup on them and they still soak them up. Today, no different. Was in town for a haircut and was really early so stopped here for breakfast. Blueberry pancakes, sausage patties and some hash. I am really just starting to eat hash. Cannot compare to many places, I enjoyed it enough to where I ate it all before eating anything else. Pancakes just as I remembered them. Would have eaten a triple stack but those days are over. They are big and fluffy to begin with as pancakes should be. Missed this place and happy to have made it back here. Cash only still I believe so hit the atm up the road if need be and leave a nice tip. Hard working family here in town who love their customers and would be honored to serve you and your family. Have a golden day.

    Center Square Grill - Chicken Chopped Cobb Sald Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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    (745 reviews)

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    Center Square Grill is such a nice restaurant, and we usually always have the best experience here…read more Which is why I was surprised and disappointed during my most recent visit. My steak was overcooked and the Brussels sprouts were hard and undercooked. At first, we told our waitress everything was okay, but after more discussion toward the end of the meal, we decided the expensive steak was truly overdone and mentioned it. Our waitress was incredibly apologetic and immediately offered to have a new steak made and to take it off the bill. The manager was also so helpful and amazing in making things right. Even though the meal itself wasn't up to their usual standard, the way the situation was handled proves exactly why we keep coming back. Truly impeccable service and still one of our favorite spots.

    Service was fantastic. Food was delicious. Only complaint is the price point of the food was little…read morehigh, would have preferred less food smaller price point. We opted for a more tapas style light dinner. With sesame crusted tuna, Cobb salad, fondue tower, and calamari 1/2&1/2. We appreciated the 1/2 and 1/2 option for the calamari (1/2 Rhode island, 1/2 regular) but when the plate came you couldn't tell the divide. Which was an issue for those that don't want spicy. The bar was very busy and the cocktail menu seems very good. So I can definitely see this place as your after work dinner with friends place to be. But for a calm casual dinner - maybe not. Overall it is a good place. But probably not for everyone - but doesn't need to be.

    Steaming Tender - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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