The food is delicious. I've never seen moussaka presented in a little crock like a French onion…read moresoup. This dish was so rich and the textures with the bottom potatoes being caramelized and the top bechamel being so pillowy soft were delightful. The moussaka comes with a side of Greek salad (with creamy feta) and grilled bread. We also got the dolmades, which were fresh and tasty, and the calamari, which was really good. For a cocktail, I highly recommend their mangkas: orange, cherry, honey, haraki, bourbon, bitters, and ginger ale. For dessert, some baklava: a good amount of honey, sweet but not too syrupy, and nice layers. I would highly recommend this spot for a fun date night or to celebrate a special occasion. There is also a small bar. The server was happy to answer any questions about the menu and took time to explain all the desserts. We did have to ask for water a couple of times, but then we got a pitcher of it, which was nice. Next time, I'd be sure that we make a reservation to sit in the cozy dining area rather than by the window with the high tops.

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.

TASTY, FREAH, IT IS THE BEST! Love this place !! Every time…read moreim in the area I stop it and get some fresh salads!

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.

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 :(

we had an amazing Valentine's dinner at Ruth's Chris - Worcester. Our server, Anye, was perfection!…read moreProfessional, knowledgeable, friendly without being overbearing. The meal was perfect - 8oz filet with lobster tail for me, 8 oz filet for my hubby. Au Gratin potatoes and Brussels sprouts rounded out our main course. For dessert we indulged in the carrot cake - what is there to say but OMG. The tables had rose petals scattered across the top and a rose was given to all the ladies. Ambiance was perfect also - not too loud so you could actually carry on a conversation. Thank you for making Valentine's Day dinner so perfect

The place has a nice atmosphere and the staff were courteous throughout the visit. Some parts of…read morethe experience were enjoyable, though a few things didn't fully meet my expectations. Still, it's a pleasant place overall.

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

The entire staff was incredible. We arrived a little early for our reservation, and they seated us…read moreimmediately. Every staffer we interacted with was excessively friendly and professional, and we discussed this throughout the meal. Starters: carpaccio, crab cakes, oysters, beef wonton. Crab cakes were the favorite, we described it as the perfect seafood stuffing. Beef wontons were a disappointment (for the price), and I wouldn't order them again. 4 rather small (essentially) empanada/rangoon, that didn't have much flavor on their own; came with a beef gravy, that wasn't a fit for me. For mains, we all ordered different steaks. Several were undercooked. I had ordered mine medium, and it was closer to rare; another ordered medium rare & described it as black and blue. Myself and a friend who ordered the ribeye felt they were tougher than we were expecting. The waitress did check in, and we opted not to send the steaks back (which is on us). The sides were quite good. Garlic mashed, Dijon glazed carrots, and asparagus with hollandaise. Carrots were the top winner. While we were all full, we opted in for dessert. Strawberry shortcake, dark chocolate & caramel bread pudding, and sorbetto. The pound cake was a bit too dense for me, and I like a bit more strawberry "sauce", that often gets sopped up by the cake. Bread pudding was perfect, dark chocolate crust on the top made it unique. Sorbetto was flavorful. Something to be aware of - there are lots of small upcharges, that aren't always clear (that a given thing costs more). Would you like bacon on your salad, $3; you're sharing that dessert, would you like an extra scoop of ice cream, $2.5. These may've been noted on the menu and I hadn't noticed. Each individual addition wasn't costly, but over the course of a meal, it did add up.

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.