Have eaten here twice and had great experiences both times. Split an amazing cheeseburger on gluten free bun and fries with my husband. The staff was very knowledgeable about GF protocols. They have a dedicated fryer and most items can be made GF. Love the atmosphere and the staff were friendly. The second time we ate here, I had fish and chips and the fish was cooked in a dedicated frier along with the fries. Both were cooked to perfection.My husband loved his bacon cheeseburger. read more

Nothing special here. Not sure what I was expecting. The place itself is just an average-looking restaurant; no interesting decor or anything that stands out. My husband and I came in on a Sunday when brunch was still being served. I ordered an espresso martini and he got a bloody mary. We both felt like there was alcohol missing from our drinks. Then we ordered lunch: turkey club for me and smash burger for him. My turkey club was missing the avocado the menu stated it came with. On the flip-side, it was overloaded with mayo! And I like mayo, sometimes I even like a lot of mayo, but this was TOO MUCH even for me. But I did enjoy the fries that came with the sandwich and ate them all! My husband's smash burger did not look "smashed" at all but he said it was good and he liked it. We shared a chocolate chip cookie skillet for dessert that had a suspicious amount of whip cream on top, like it was hiding something but it tasted fine. I don't think we are impressed enough to want to come back but I would still recommend checking it out and deciding for yourself ;) read more

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We ate at Blacksmith Tavern in Pembroke tonight and were extremely disappointed with the quality of our son's dinner, along with the way we were treated by the manager. As a treat, our son ordered the filet dish cooked medium rare. The steak came out on the well side, medium well, at best. We mentioned it to the waitress when she checked in and she said she'd get us a new filet cooked as we ordered, medium rare. The manager then came over and seemed aggravated with us and said the way the steak came out was their "medium rare". The steak was brown with a tiny hint of pink, definitely not medium rare. Fast forward to thirty minutes later and the manager dropped a new filet plate and said "here you go, hopefully you like this one, it's more on the rare side" in a condescending tone (to our 12 year old) the walked away before he could cut into it. Our son proceeds to cut into it and this is what he got (see below for a picture of our medium rare steak) Our 6 year old was even horrified and said "is that a raw piece of meat or poop!?" We were not even upset about the way the meat was cooked, but more so with the way the manager treated us. He was obviously annoyed that we mentioned the first steak was overcooked and he never came over to check in again after he rudely dropped off the raw piece of steak. We told our waitress (who was great) that he would not be eating it and asked if she could take it off the bill, which she did. For the record, our entire family orders our steak medium rare everywhere we go, and we have never sent any steak back. Also, my husband says I am being too nice with this review ‍ Anyway, we are bummed and will not be returning to Blacksmith. read more

The Blacksmith - A medium rare filet at the Blacksmith in Pembroke - American Near Me - Pembroke, Massachusetts

We went here for a birthday lunch. Their buffalo wings were crispy and seasoned perfectly! The Caesar salad had just enough dressing and a ton of Parmesan cheese. The meatballs in the sub sandwich were moist and tasty. The turkey club had a nice combination of ingredients. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. The bolognese was delicious with the ricotta and shredded meat! Finally, the banana martini was absolutely delicious!! We will be back! read more

Service was horrible and slow. Missing items on the food we ordered. Waited for drinks and food.

Spacious and moody with dark paint to contrast the warm wood accents and large windows. Love the vibe and it works, albeit differently, whether it is a snowy winter night or sunny summer day. read more

Went here in July 4th around 6:30. Pleasant friendly hostess and sat outside. It wasn't busy at all and there was only one other group outside. It was really nice to enjoy a quiet dinner. The buffalo wings were excellent. Cooked crispy w plenty of buffalo sauce w the perfect heat and blue cheese dressing. The flatbread special was amazing. A combination of mushroom truffle, ribeye, goat cheese arugula and balsamic drizzle. Loved it. Side Caesar was very good too w real shaved parm and fresh croutons. Our drinks were super and made well, not weak. Our waitress was very nice. We've been here a few times and it's always been a positive experience. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

Food was just not good. Again. Keep trying and keep wanting it to be better than it is. New ownership maybe? Not what it used to be. Bummer. read more

The Blacksmith - Sangria...yum! - American Near Me - Pembroke, Massachusetts

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I went last night for dinner with my husband and really can't complain about anything we had. Our waitress was very attentive and if we asked questions she didn't know, she got us the answer instead of guessing. She brought us a water container and already filled glasses (which is such a small thing but so nice and appreciated). I had the New York Strip and it was cooked perfectly. I didn't care for the steak sauce, but you don't need it with the butter they make for the top. My husband had a special which was a filet and shrimp, also very tasty. My only critique being that it is fairly loud in there and the parking just seems too narrow, though there are ample spaces. read more

The Blacksmith - Special: Filet Mignon with Shrimp - American Near Me - Pembroke, Massachusetts

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Date Night way long over due, we went ended up at The Blacksmith in Pembroke, I got Recommend by a couple of Co-Workers, we started with a Wedge Salad, it was delicious, and d our Mains were: I got the Patty Melt with Tater Tots, it was so good and the Tots were amazing, one of my favorite Patty Melts so far, Elizabeth Buffa got the Meatball Sub with Sweet Potato Fries, she liked her Meal too same with the Sweet Potato Fries, we had Leftovers....so much good Food and lots of TV's, definitely going back there again read more

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We've been back a few times since and have had a better time. Bar service has been great as were the drinks. Fun spot to watch the game. Service in the restaurant still slower and the food is decent (nothing very memorable). read more

Had the cod and snap peas! AMAZING! My drink was the bomb! We will be back! Service was great as well! Thanks!

So many mixed reviews on this place but we've driven by a few times and the exterior is so inviting we committed to a try - and we were not disappointed. We arrived around 830, seats were open at the bar and we sat and were greeted immediately and had drinks in moments. They do have a small but very impressive Scotch collection. Started with the fried chicken bao appetizer- SO GOOD. The chicken was a little spicy and a lot crunchy and it was a great combo with the soft buns. My husband got a caprese and added steak tips, I got the steak frites which come with a green salad. The fries came out little later which is why they're missing from my photo but they were Parmesan fries and they came out piping hot and very flavorful. The request for a rare steak was accommodated perfectly and we passed our compliments back to the kitchen. This seems to me a great spot for an intimate tasty meal! read more

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The restaurant was clean and the staff were polite and helpful. The food was a 3 out of 5 at best. It's not a place to go if on a budget but comparable to most restaurants of its kind in the area. Very noisy and tables were closer than I would have liked. I hate getting someone's ass in my face while sitting for a mean while they enter or exit their table. Lastly, my food came a full 5 minutes after my dining companions. It's not the worst experience, but I expect more for the price . 4 people, 3 cocktails, 3 apps, and 4 meals around $300.00 with tip. read more

Food and service has been great, I've been a few times. Vibe is great. I've taken my wife, and two sons age 27 and 26. We have eaten lots of apps and meals, all have been great. Can be crowded on a Friday or Saturday night, but it should be. Cann't believe rated less than 4. read more

The Blacksmith is one of our local favorite restaurants that we frequently dine at. Last Friday night my wife enjoyed the smash burger, and I am addicted to their amazing steak tips! When ordered medium rare, you can cut them with a butter knife! Their own barbecue sauce is sweet & tangy! Our waitress Julia made sure we had everything we needed on time and that we were satisfied. Side dishes are always prepared as expected. Their Fish & chips are really great too along with many other menu items that we have tried. read more

Well, we tried it again and again we were so disappointed. Been there 4 times hoping it would be better. Here's what went wrong: -apps too so long-not good -hamburger was terribly overdone-not good. More like a hockey puck! ! -waitress was not efficient-not good -"breaded" fish sandwich was not breaded. It was a beer batter. Quality of fish was not good. And we live on the coast??-aweful -I asked for horseradish (to make a cocktail sauce for fish) and when she came back she told us they were out of it. WHAT??- hard to believe with a bar that offers bloody mary's- unacceptable. SO---not giving it another try. ALL DONE with the Blacksmith. P.S. Chris, the owner, has another location. The Oysterman in Duxbury. So good.....so why is it so different? Chef...standards?? read more

This is the place for a comfy meal food and service always great and you can't beat the ambiance always welcome

This is a new place that took over an old seafood restaurant. Walking in it has been completely transformed to an upscale dining experience. There is a small parking lot but they do offer Valet parking if you would like it. We had a large party in the group so we were able to try several items. My main meal was the Seared Salmon which comes with bok choy, jasmine rice, and BBQ Chili dates. Salmon was cooked and seasoned PERFECTLY! Everything else on the plate honestly was less than impressive. The dates had the pits in them and I didn't realize that and had I bit down harder could have hurt a tooth. Another person in the party also got the salmon and felt the same way. The drinks were really good. The appetizers we got were also delicious. Bao buns were PHENOMENOL. The chicken thigh meat they used was so good. The appetizer portions are not shareable, so keep that in mind unless you just want one bite. They are still new so there was only cinnamon or vanilla ice cream as dessert options. read more

Went there for a birthday celebration. Made a reservation. Food was okay, service was okay, ambiance was okay. Everything was just...okay. I think I was expecting it to be a nicer experience all around than it actually was. read more

I don't understand how this place isn't 5 stars across the board. First visit today. Staff was professional and friendly. Food was immaculate. The flavors on all our meals were so vibrant. The atmosphere is very chill. Highly recommend. We also saw several dishes go past us for other customers and they looked amazing. read more

The Blacksmith - American Near Me - Pembroke, Massachusetts

UPDATE: within a very short time of this review being posted, I received a call from the restaurant. They wanted to know exactly what was wrong with the meal and offered to refund my money. They were truly very interested in making sure I was satisfied and wanted to invite me to come into the restaurant to have a better experience. You really don't see this level of customer service anymore and I have to say that I will be going into the restaurant and trying it again. Everyone deserves a second chance. Are you kidding me?? First time ordering from this place will be my absolute LAST TIME. I Just paid $70 for 3 plain chicken sandwiches (chicken and bread) and a Caesar salad that was literally a box of lettuce, 4 pieces of grilled chicken that are three inches long and 1 tiny vial of Caesar dressing. See my picture, I'm not exaggerating. None of it was any good, especially the salad. I live close by to this restaurant and will never step foot in there again. In this post-pandemic world where good restaurants are struggling, this place should be ashamed of itself. Do better Blacksmith. read more

The Blacksmith - Caesar Dinner - American Near Me - Pembroke, Massachusetts

I just read some of the reviews. I've eaten at the restaurant 4 times. I enjoyed the little bit of food that came out of the kitchen. I eat out 3 to 4 times a week. I like trying different establishments. When I compare quality and quantity of food this was a disappointment to me. I hate to leave hungry. read more

Great food! TERRIBLE service! We weren't even acknowledged by our server for 15 minutes, even though they walked by us several times. I've been here 4-5 times and the service is always bad... But the food is pretty darn good so I deal with it. ‍ read more

Over cooked steaks. Food poisoning from lobster appetizer. Never again. Blah cold food. Terrible experience from the moment we walked in the door. read more

Really delicious food and great service! It's a must try. Highly recommend! I got the stir fry the last time I went and it was soooo good! read more

Totally redone Charlie 2 with nice large windows, high top seating and nice long bar. Draft beer options were great with local options like Vitamin Sea and Widowmaker along with Downeast cider too. Appetizers about $10 and we tried pretzel bites, just average with kind of watery mustard sauce. Got better from there with fried chicken sandwich which was excellent except for the fries. Wife had Blacksmith salad which she loved with chicken. Great clean atmosphere and wait staff was responsive and efficient. Look forward to our next visit! read more

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Not enough good things to say about the Blacksmith. We called about 30 restaurants on the south shore looking for a spot to host a celebration of life reception. The owner called back same day and was incredibly accommodating, above and beyond. He went off menu for us to honor my stepdad's favorite foods, but also offered a bunch of their appetizer staples. Everything we ate was delicious, and the service was friendly and fast. Everything also came out perfectly to temperature- which is really hard to do for such a large group. My Mom was worried about not having a final number to forecast for the restaurant, and they were just so flexible and willing to roll with us. Highlights: the chicken bao, the lobster bao, the pretzel bites, bacon wrapped scallops, caprese, meatballs....honestly, all of the food was delicious. When it came time to pay- the owner gave my mom a gift card so she can come back for dinner on a night she doesn't feel like she can cook. Really classy to consider someone who is grieving like that- the kind of people you really want to give your business to. Not exactly the occasion you want to be gathering for, but at the end of the day we felt really well taken care of. I am going to tell everyone to check out the Blacksmith, and I'm certainly going to be back for dinner. read more

Great food and atmosphere! The Reuben and smash burger were delicious. The highlight of our meal was the bao!

First time visit. Very high level of service from the greeting to the seating. Bartender super friendly. Food was OK, not great. Buffalo Cauliflower for Ap. Wasn't served very hot. Tried the Chesapeake Chicken sandwich. Again served not too hot, Side of fries was cold. Not sure why. Despite that we enjoyed the restaurant. My wife had the breakfast tostado. She liked it, maybe a little too much sauce. Overall good time and we will try it again. read more

The Blacksmith - Chesapeake Sandwich. - American Near Me - Pembroke, Massachusetts

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Food and service is great here, surprised at the low rating on Yelp. The NY Strip when it's on the menu is excellent. Ambiance is good, depending on how busy it is it can be a bit loud is all. read more

My wife and I have been coming here regularly for the last year and have always found the food and service to be a 5 out of 5 and the bartenders a 10. Every single one incredible! Well we went there a few nights ago and something was quite different. We never ever complain about the wine pours anywhere and we do eat out quite often but this night we had to. Compared to a young woman's glass who sat next to us as well a several others behind us at high tops the comparison was disappointing. We've heard bartenders do tend to cater to friends and younger patrons. We're older and quite frankly feel that this clearly played a big part on how we were treated. Very difficult writing this because it's really a great place, great food and really nice people we really thought we bonded to. Clearly I would have rated this establishment a 5 before our last visit. read more

The vibe was great, the staff was great, the whole restaurant was great. The food, could have been better. I got the filet and a lobster tail. It was $56. I asked for medium and it was well done. My boyfriend got a burger and the bun was soaked in blood. The crab deviled eggs, while a good concept, the taste was very odd and liquidy. I'd give it a meh. The menu is a little all over the place. It starts off ok then weird ingredients happen . It is a decent enough meal but I probably won't go back. read more

The Blacksmith - Filet with mushroom risotto - American Near Me - Pembroke, Massachusetts

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Overpriced, average food. The portion sizes are very small & the quality just isn't there for what they charge. Was disappointed, to say the least. The atmosphere was good but that's about it. read more

Drinks and Food selection were very creative and uniquely crafted. Bar staff was very accommodating with selections that were suitable for my food allergies. Order a med rare steak closer to the rare side, steak was flavorful but too cooked for my liking. I also ordered a salad and brussels sprouts. The sprouts Brussel sprouts are phenomenal definitely had to order without cashews. That blueberry cobbler sangria is calling me. read more

Throughly enjoyed our dinner! First time for us everything was great. Decor, service, and food. Portions and price quite fair. You have to try their s'mores martini .... Great desert! read more

Another visit another disappointment! This time my wife's dinner was blah. Mine was fine, but previous times I had a crappy dinner and hers was good. Yes this is not the first time we've been here many times. Actually the one thing that has stayed consistent throughout. Our visits is the lackluster bar staff. we go here because it's convenient and close to home but, I think it's time to venture outside the limits. . read more

I'm glad I found this place. Food is excellent and service has been excellent. Highly recommend the Bao Buns! read more

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Portions could have been better with the short ribs. Could have used more asparagus for $29. Two salads has gigantic pieces of tomato. Full hockey puck size slices about 3/4-1" thick. No one wants that on their salad. Must have been the B Team in the kitchen today. read more

Went here for dinner last night with my friend. I got the steak frites and 10/10, she got bolognese and loved it. Our waitress was great. She was quick and kind! The place was gorgeous inside, much bigger than I had expected. We had a great first visit here and will definitely be back. read more