A lovely restaurant, classy & approachable with a lively atmosphere & fun vibe. Great, tasty…read moreSpanish tapas, we usually go during a birthday or celebration. Food is adventurous & bold; memorable meals over the years: Fried Goat cheese with charcuterie meats, manchego cheese & french bread, have to do The Bocado Experience for 2 or 4, Jamon Iberico, Pato (duck pastrami w sherry glaze), tuna poke, atun de bocado (seared yellowfin saku tuna), braised pork belly, Spanish octopus, mussels in cream sc, twin mini Kobe style beef burgers, venison, fried calamari, lollipop lamb chops, seared beef tenderloin, classic paella & Paella de Mariscos, & baked flan for dessert. Just so fascinating - their chefs can put out such tasty small plates so quickly, each packed with such fresh & exciting flavors, always cooked to perfection (never over or under cooked). Get the sangria pitchers, bar is always packed & hopping. Dining room just got a refresh, but was beautiful even before with a great atmosphere also. Our least favorite was the rabbit (way too many small bones to pick out).

We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

Small spot on Shrewsbury St. Inside decor was nice despite the somewhat small space. We had…read morereservations for 5 before a show. The entire restaurant was empty aside from 2 tables when we arrived. They crammed us literally 6 inches away from 1 of the 2 tables filled. I initially was taken aback but the two ladies sitting next to us kindly slid their table over a tad to give us more space (we were beside a wall to the other side near the door). Honestly - I'm glad I didn't say anything because by 5:30 the entire restaurant was filled and it was nice to have nobody on one side of us. They served bread drizzled with olive oil with some olives to start. There was nothing particularly wrong with the bread, however, being a Greek restaurant, it may have made a lot more sense to serve fresh warm pita as the starter bread course. We ordered the Feta Saganaki to start. That was absolutely the star of the entire show! Very crispy on the outside with a hot gooey feta cheese on the inside, drizzled with ample amounts of honey, and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Absolutely to die for. I started with the Greek sangria - it was fine, but nothing special. My husband got one of the three espresso martini options and he really enjoyed his drink. The restaurant got busy very quickly and it didn't seem they had enough waitstaff on. Everyone was sort of running around with their heads cut off, and service was slow and inattentive at times. For dinner, I had the moussaka. It was very salty and the béchamel sauce on top was sort of gelatinous. It didn't taste bad, but it was a very odd consistency. My husband got the kebab plate with steak and chicken. It was served over a bed of rice with a small side salad. Nobody came back to the table to ask how our meals were after serving us. We really needed salt and pepper, which was not on the table and my husband wanted to order another drink. We had to ask two different servers before we got the drink, but never got the salt or pepper. We took a piece of baklava home to enjoy after the show. It was delicious! We are not in the area and it's unlikely that we would be back to this restaurant in the future. We are foodies at heart and had this been a delicious meal - we likely would have driven all the way back to Worcester just for dinner. It unfortunately sort of missed the mark.

Today my husband and I went to meet my daughter for her college family day, after we did our…read morefestivities there she suggested Meze for a bite to eat. What a great suggestion! We started with Spanikopita which was so heat hot and delicious! Both she and her dad got the gyro plates and I the Moussaka! Absolutely served hot and delicious! The restaurant was decorated very authentic and it was very clean and the service was excellent as well! Being 1/2 Greek myself I'm very picky and this was top notch!

Run, don't walk to Ed Hyder's. The quality of their products is pretty unmatched. You can always…read morefind something new to try but their hummus and other spreads are fabulous, as are their meats. This is a gem in Worcester.

I've been a customer of Ed Hyders since the store was Hyders, run by Eds father and uncles…read more ALWAYS clean, polite and very well stocked.

Would prefer to give it a 4.5. Menu is varied, food is always rock solid with large portions at…read moredecent prices. Quality and interesting draft list at decent prices. Great liquor and mixed drink selection too. Service has always been good and VERY quick. Inside is clean and ambiance is perfect for the overall vibe. Seriously - What any pub should aspire to be.

The Boynton: Where "Portion Control" Goes to Die ​If you're…read morelooking for a dainty meal and a quiet place to contemplate your life choices, you're in the wrong zip code. The Boynton is a Worcester institution where the napkins are thin, the booths are legendary, and the food portions are sized for a literal grizzly bear preparing for hibernation. ​The Highlights: ​The Pizza: The crust is weirdly sweet, the cheese is an architectural hazard, and it's arguably the most addictive substance in Central Mass. One slice is a meal; a whole pie is a commitment to a three-day nap. ​The "Buckets": Why drink from a glass when you can drink neon-colored spirits out of a literal sand pail? It's all fun and games until you reach the bottom and realize you can't remember your own zip code. ​The Chaos: It's a beautiful, loud mess of WPI students, local legends, and families. If you don't have a reservation, just pull up a chair in the parking lot and wait three business days. ​The Verdict: You will arrive as a functioning member of society and leave as a human-pizza hybrid in desperate need of stretchy pants. ​5/5 stars. I regret nothing except trying to finish those fries.

had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the ambience…read morestood out -- warm, inviting, and perfectly balanced between cozy and upscale. It's the kind of place where you immediately feel relaxed but still excited for the meal ahead. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. As for the food, I ordered the quarter pound lobster roll, and it was absolutely outstanding. The lobster was fresh, tender, and generously portioned, with flavors that were rich yet beautifully balanced. Every bite was satisfying. Overall, this restaurant delivers on all fronts: atmosphere, service, and quality. I'd happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!

So disappointing :( first time coming back in 7 years since moving out of state. Used to come here…read moreall the time in college. Here is the breakdown. The lobster bisque was RICH and thick. Honestly very heavy and was glad I split the one size they had with a friend. It would have been too much. There was a little layer of oil on top too. The Faux Fiz mocktail I got was good. However, a lot of "spices". I ended up requesting more ginger beer and lime to cut it. That helped. But overall good quality drink. The Atlantic salmon crudo was very interesting. Nothing close to what I expected. It was gross. Really thick salmon over globs of a black garlic aioli. The ratio was so off. It was so pasty. I am shocked they haven't reviewed that item on their menu. Usually crudos are so nice and light. This was not. The wild Spanish octopus was the better of the three dishes. Just needed some more salt. Or more of the chorizo would have sufficed. I was surprised that this place was nothing like it used to be. Will not be back :(

Ruth Chris is probably my least favorite high-end steakhouse. However, the Christmas party was held…read morehere so it was not a selection of mine. Once again RC delivers at a lower quality than anyone else. Service was below average of what is expected. Maybe it's because it's in Worcester and the quality of servers is not as competitive as in Boston. Cocktails turned out to be very nice. Seafood tower was underwhelmed. Steaks and sides were average. I've always been disappointed with RC. Once again, they failed to deliver.

we came on a sunday evening for a predictably delicious dinner. our server, shavaun, provided the…read moreabsolute best service i think anyone could possibly provide, she's definitely an exemplary server of the ruth's chris brand. jacob, our server assistant, was also excellent. the manager came over to check on us during our meal which was much appreciated. we started with the sizzling crab cakes, which were perfect. for our meals, we ordered the cowboy ribeye and the stuffed half chicken, with mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side. we also tried a bottle of their malbec cabernet which i really loved. the cowboy ribeye was cooked perfectly at medium rare, and i typically love the stuffed roasted half chicken, however there was slightly a bit too much something in the stuffing that i couldn't quite point out. it was still great, just could have been slightly less. crab cakes 9/10 cowboy ribeye 9.4/10 chicken 9/10 mashed potatoes 10/10 asparagus 10/10 malbec cabernet 10/10 i really enjoyed our meal here, and the service was impeccable. ruth's chris is always a satisfying meal for any occasion. ambiance: 5/5 food: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 6/5 ruth's chris steak house: 5/5

My favorite special occasion restaurant! Food and service is always top notch! Wine list…read moreoutstanding! The Wagyu flat iron steak is my favorite!

i enjoyed a beautiful dinner at one eleven chop house. julia & michelle were our servers and…read moreprovided excellent service. we started with oysters, i believe from wellfleet, which were fantastic. for our meals, we tried their wagyu and the filet mignon. the wagyu was delicious, the filet mignon was great but it was more on the medium side rather than medium rare. asparagus was delicious but would have preferred less hollandaise; it did come with caviar. cremini mushrooms were excellent. oysters 7/10 wagyu 9/10 filet mignon 7/10 asparagus 8/10 cremini mushrooms 10/10 i really enjoyed dinner here, and will definitely return. great steakhouse in the worcester area. ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.1/5 drinks: n/a service: 5/5 One Eleven Chop House: 4.7/5

Ton of seating and great lighting, not too bright nor too loud…read more Favorite roll: Toro Roll, super light, fresh and delicious. I could eat 3 of these!! Favorite appetizer: deep fried baby octopus! (There's literally a whole baby octopus in there. Super worth it, trust me! I've tried the fire roll and while it's good, it's a bit too dense for me, I'm unable to taste any other ingredients other than rice and the fried portion. I also had the deep fried crab appetizer and it was pretty good, but I wouldn't get it again. Nothing negative to say about service, great as always!

Got into the coveted Tuna cutting experience. They only allow 30 people or so and the event is…read moremaybe once a month, but or fewer. Once they announce it, you need to call immediately or get shut out. My observation about the place itself. The U shaped bar is gigantic for the space. It's a bar-bar too not like a sushi counter. This seems to draw a crowd of local drinkers rather than the normal sushi crowd. You feel like you walked into a sports bar. The place was really loud and it was hard to hear the chef explaining everything. Once seated... it's the chefs carving the tuna off to the side. There were 2 bar tenders making drinks and like 3 chefs cutting tuna.... other than that, no waitstaff. Which is really odd. You have to grab the manager who was running around helping to get your Wasabi refilled. Not to mention they gave zero place settings for about 8 of us, until we asked. The bar tenders seemed to pass over my empty drink until I asked for a refill too. It's a more chaotic event than I would have liked for $120 per person. It also takes time to carve the tuna so if you arrive hungry be prepared to not get your first tiny bite until 45 minutes after the start. The star was Chef Timmy. Honestly he was awesome. The tuna.... so good. You end to with only 3 pieces of Nigiri which was a little disappointing but the sashimi part was unlimited. Of course you have to take your plate up and ask for some. They only put about 6 small pieces of the various cuts per trip. I think I went up 5 times for sashimi alone. The tuna handrolls you can make yourself or ask the chef nicely. Those were really good. Probably best I ever had because it's so fresh. There is a limited amount of the highly prized (and highly priced) Kamatoro, but you can experience it here as it's included in the experience. That's a hard cut to find. The finale was a shot of tuna spinal fluid. My first time with that but it's not bad. You're probably looking at $150 per person unless you order alcohol than it's alot more. The fresh cut tuna is amazing. I'm glad I did it. The chaos and the setting made it less than ideal. I don't think I would go again to this location for it. One and done. It's a bit weird that you're paying $120 for this and you're still intermingled with local patrons just there to grab some beers after work and watch the game. Because of the massive bar it is impossible to create a space secluded to do it. They also should have a roaming waiter at least taking care of the 30 people who came for this experience.

This place is a ICON…read more it is a total dive bar, and I couldn't recommend it any more. this place has been around forever and this place was awesome. it is a classic dive bar with great service and great bar food. if you and your friends are looking for a late-night spot to hang out with friends this is a great spot.

Classically I found out about this place about 2 days prior to moving out of Worcester. It's a…read moresuper cool dimly lit dive bar like nothing else I've ever experienced. We came twice during our last week. The first time we met up with a work friend and had a great time shooting the shit in the back. The second time, we came for a drag show that happened to be during one of the heat waves (the entire summer seems like a perpetual heat wave) and it was so fucking hot upstairs that we couldn't tolerate it and went back downstairs. If it is a particularly hot day, think twice before chucking over that cover. It is a very cool spot that is worth your patronage.

this place is excellent!!! great service, and a modern atmosphere. The drink menu is very creative…read moreand fun! The food menu is smaller than most but each dish is carefully designed. We got the fettuccine alfredo (no onion or arugula which the waitress recommended) and the wings & fries and they were both delicious. This is a great date night spot for drinks or a quick bite. I'm excited to come back.

The space is quaint, friendly! The bartender Nikki was friendly knowledgeable about the menus. I…read morechoose the calamari, and Old Fashion! Let me tell you I am looking forward to going back for both! My friends got the Boom Boom shrimp! They were big plump, juicy, and the sauce was full of flavor! The drinks were well balanced and no shortage of liquor. I ordered the chile lime salon with the seasonal veggies, with a side of shrimp. The flavors in my bowl were good and balanced in every bite! I was pleased from start to finish! I am sad I didn't have room for dessert. They have some yummy looking choices but I was full to the brim!The head chef Zach ( I'm bad with names) came out to say hi, he was personable and humble! I highly recommend this restaurant, if you are looking for drinks and some apps, or a full dinner this spot will not disappoint! From the art work, music, drinks and food, it's def a vibe.