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    The Abbey

    4.2 (596 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Magda C.

    Great service, food was all right, the broccolini and mussels sauce I had were too heavy for my taste.

    2 paninis: Italian muffalata (back) and roasted turkey with fresh mozzarella (front)
    Tony S.

    Nice decor. Decent service. We went for lunch and had two paninis: the Italian muffalata and the roasted turkey with fresh mozzarella. Both were excellent. The former is a nice variation on the traditional New Orleans muffalata. It was loaded with meat: capicola, Genoa salami, pepperoni and mortadella, and topped with melted provolone, Giardiniera relish and creamy Dijon sauce. The second was layered with tender roast turkey and mozzarella that was indeed fresh, and melted the way cheese should be on a grilled sandwich. The panini bread itself was amazing. I think that comes down to several things: high quality, fresh Italian bread, great oil and butter and an excellent panini press. It was so crispy on the outside that you could hear it crunch as you bit into it, but wasn't hard or chewy once you got past the crust. Sandwich bread does not get any better than this. The hand-cut fries were a bit of a disappointment though. They were warm when the food arrived, but they were still pretty limp when they should have been crispy or at least been firmer. If the fries and the service were better, this would have merited 5 stars based on the paninis. As it is, I'd rate it a 4 to 4.5.

    Local greens salad
    James K.

    We are a late lunch/early dinner here about a week ago, and enjoyed it. We were able to get a table immediately and without a reservation. Robin was taking care of us as our waitress and did a great job! As for the food, it was delicious! Five stars for both the mussels as well as pan seared cod. Both were delicious!! The inside of the restaurant had a good setup too. We would come back!

    Thanksgiving panini
    Sophie T.

    Located right on Beacon Street in Brookline makes it very easy to walk to, take the bus, train, or park at a street meter. The inside is small but cozy. Not too big, but not too small either. The space seems like it could be fun at night to grab a drink here with some friends. I definitely want to check it again out at dinner and also after dinnertime. I came for lunch and got the Thanksgiving Panini and there was definitely crunch in every bite, but it was a little messy to eat. It comes with thick slices of turkey, topped with cranberry, stuffing, melted cheese, and arugula. It felt more like turkey and stuffing with cheese. I wasn't getting the full Thanksgiving effect in every bite. The fries were good, but nothing special. If you're into thin stringy fries then this is your place. The menu itself is pretty adventurous so it's worth mentioning that the options lean more towards an acquired taste when you come here.

    Grilled chicken sandwich, truffle fries. Salmon salad.
    Kit D.

    I've known about this place my whole life, but decided to give it a try for the first time last weekend. We walked inside, and I instantly was hit with a semi-odd smell. It wasn't bad per se, but prevalent. It smelled a bit smokey as in smoked meat/cheese. We were seated right away. The restaurant is quite small, with a few tables and bar, but plentiful in outdoor seating. We started with water, which tasted good. Then my mom ordered a salmon salad, which she said was very tasty and fresh. The fish was also not very fishy (haha) which was a good sign. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, it was so so. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, but it was an interesting combination with the smoked Gouda, not one I'd choose again. I feel like the Gouda overpowered the rest of the sandwich. It would have been tastier with a more neutral cheese like Swiss or Pepper Jack, as well as some avocado which I believe used to come on the sandwich but was a removed topping as of late. I also wasn't a huge fan of the sesame bun, and it was kind of burnt on my sandwich. I think this sandwich has a lot of potential, but it didn't really hit my fancy. The fries however, were absolutely delicious. Especially with the truffle & garlic mayo combo. Mmmm! Additionally, while the service was good, I had a bit of an upset stomach eating here. I think the smokiness of the sandwich, and the cheese, was a bit hard to digest. I read a previous review that said the same about this sandwich. I would recommend sticking to the salads, they are really fantastic.

    Geoff M.

    The Abbey was an easy going place to grab a drink and some good food (the deviled eggs with crispy shallot were worth getting a second order). The bartender was friendly and offered some great beer recommendations. We went mid-evening in the middle of the week. It wasn't overly crowded but was steadily busy. The noise wasn't too bad after one table sitting behind us had left.

    Sangria and the Miss Understood

    We love going to the Abbey. The staff is very kind and attentive. I can appreciate the different flavors they explore in their dishes, and the rotating specials menu! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and can get busy during peak meal times, but we've never had to wait too long for a seat. I love the candles and sky lights, it's such a vibe! Music is also always SO good! (Love it when the playlist includes two door cinema club)

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    Great vibes and ambiance. Came in for a glass of wine and shared truffle fries. Everyone is lovely and nice selection of wine

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