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    The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits

    3.9 (924 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Sandwiches, Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Nachos

    The Boynton is a solid spot right around the WPI area. It's easy to get to, but parking can be a tough spot during the busy hours. The wait isn't usually all that ling when it is busy, so it's worth calling ahead. The menu is solid, though I tend to gravitate to the appetizers when I am out with friends. Not a bad thing on the menu, and the pizza is delicious. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I like the seating in the upper lounge area. It's got a unique feel and it's a fave of mine.

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    Mike R.

    Food is always great. Place is always busy but the wait is never too long. Plenty of parking, waitstaff is very attentive and pleasant. We both had dishes we've never ordered before and we will definitely be getting them again.

    Maria A.

    Another amazing dinner at The Boynton.. We kicked off with festive winter cocktails, followed by potstickers with a perfect Thai sweet chili sauce that had a nice kick. I savored the spinach & arugula salad--so fresh and flavorful--while he indulged in the prime truffle burger, loaded with bacon, egg, & mushrooms, all complemented by a truffle aioli that was to die for.

    One large cube ice and one yummy cherry, with pure skill, all that is needed! Thank you chewy!! Best tender bar thus far
    Corinne M.

    Entered near parking, which was ample. Clean tables and floors! Ordered use my "tester of tender" knowledge which is my old fashion with bullet rye! Chewy made it to perfection, he mentioned his actual name but seems his old fashion recipe succeeded. Fish tacos top notch as well as fried Brussels sprouts! Will totally return!

    Boom boom platter
    Melissa N.

    We arrived shortly after opening on a Thursday and we were seated immediately. The menu has a lot of variety. We went with the boom boom platter and a red hot chicken pizza. The platter came with an assortment of small eats like chicken wings, falafel, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, brussel sprouts and fried pickles. They were fine. Nothing stood out. The pizza was thin crust and crispy but the cheese and saucy didn't really adhere for the dough so it felt disjointed. It tasted fine, again, not stand out.

    Vivica J.

    I've been here a handful of times, and every visit has been great! The restaurant is always busy when I come in, and a few weeks ago, I tried to stop by but couldn't even find a spot at the bar. I ended up heading to another restaurant, but that's OK--business is booming, and I'm not hating on that! My friend and I came in for a girls' lunch date and both ordered the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Flatbread--one with tomatoes, one without. When the plate arrived, it wasn't what I expected, and honestly, I wasn't sure I'd enjoy it. But after my friend gave me some pointers on how to eat it, I took that first bite, and WOW--the flavors just burst in my mouth! It was absolutely amazing. I've never even had a Caesar salad before (I only started enjoying salads this year!), but this dish completely exceeded my expectations. It was even better than the pictures make it look! Our server was awesome--super accommodating and attentive. At one point, they even dimmed the lights for ambience, which I really appreciated--it added a nice touch to the atmosphere. When our drinks arrived, my friend and I initially thought they were a little weak, but after a few sips, we realized they were just really well-mixed. I had a strawberry margarita, and she had a Captain and pineapple juice (which I judged her for at first, but I have to admit--it was actually really good!). I always enjoy coming here and will definitely be back many more times in the future! (**I do enjoy that they actually leave a decent amount of napkins on the table )

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    Sam M.

    The Boynton is a must stop in Worcester! The perfect spot for game day. A token celebration stop! Fam or friends visiting? Bring them on down! The menu has something for everyone, and the portions are massive. Expect quality food served with a smile every time.

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    Luisa C.

    My husband and I come to the restaurant often. We stopped by today to have lunch. We ordered a pizza and Italian sand. We really enjoyed. The server was polite and profesional, it feels great atmosphere. We definitely come back!

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    Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, good service, good location! Great beer selection!

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    Always great. Been coming for years. Reasonable prices, great service, fun, and tasty dishes.

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    Delicious food great atmosphere friendly staff great drinks and specials lot of food specials

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    Everything is great for the price. And portions are worth what you pay for and service is great. Beer selection is great also

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    3 months ago

    Great service and great food! We were in town for a hockey game and this place was recommended. Glad we checked it out!

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    I like going here but it takes a long time for the food but it is still very good but every time I go there's a wait 2 stars

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    4.4(131 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I probably never would have found this place on my own, but I'm really glad I tried it!…read more One of my bosses is originally from Worcester, and her daughter was heading home for the weekend, so my boss asked her to stop at Vincent's and grab us some meatball sandwiches for lunch. She had been talking about how amazing their meatball sandwiches were, and since meatball sandwiches are basically my favorite food, I obviously had to try them. Before this, I had never heard of Vincent's. We looked it up and realized it's not really a traditional restaurant. It's a bar that serves food, and apparently their meatball sandwiches are a big thing. Another coworker of mine who is also from Worcester explained that this is a place people go to for drinks and food, and that they have some specific rules when it comes to ordering the sandwiches. When we called, we were told that they do takeout, but you can't actually place a takeout order over the phone. You have to go in and order it. I thought that was a little unusual, but my coworker said that's their normal practice. There is also a three-sandwich limit per person. My bosses daughter went in to order five for the office, so thankfully she had someone with her and they were able to order three each. Apparently, the three-sandwich limit is posted on one of their Google pictures, so I guess if you know, you know. I do wish they had a website or something that clearly explained the takeout process and ordering limits, because if you've never been there, you wouldn't necessarily know any of this. Now for the important part...the sandwich! My bosses daughter had about a 30-35 minute drive back to us, so I honestly expected the sandwich to be pretty cold by the time I got it. It was wrapped in foil, and somehow it was STILL warm when I opened it. I was actually surprised. And let me tell you...this was probably one of the best meatball sandwiches I've ever had. It's definitely different from your typical meatball sub. The meatballs are flat, and instead of a regular torpedo/sub roll, it comes on this thick Italian bread. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I LOVED it. The combination of the bread and the meatballs was so good that I'm pretty sure I'm going to want my meatball sandwiches this way from now on. I can only imagine how good it would have been if I had eaten it fresh at the bar instead of 35 minutes later. So yes, I completely understand why my boss recommended this place. If I'm ever back in the Worcester area, I will absolutely be stopping at Vincent's. Just make sure you know the ordering rules before you go!

    Great people Great prices…read more Great food Great music On of my favorite places to listen to live musicians

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    3.3(11 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    Family-owned & operated
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    cocktail garden & kitchen is a brand new restaurant and outdoor lounge. the ambiance is cute,…read morethere's an indoor bar with a couple tables and a large outdoor patio area filled with comfy chairs, couches and covered in lights. we came at 10pm on a wednesday, the kitchen was closed but we came for the drinks anyways. they do a great job with the drink presentation, using different presentations with smoke which is entertaining and pretty! their drinks look beautiful but the drinks are very watered down or sweet from the sweet heart and mezcal drinks we tried. for ~$17 each, i loved the presentation but we both didn't feel there was nearly any alcohol in them, either sugary or watery. maybe it's a method for you to order more? mezcal 2.5/10 sweet heart 3/10 although they have a great ambiance and vibe, and fun presentation, since we came for a single good drink, it was lacking. for $17 a drink, the drinks shouldn't be this weak. this is a new place so i'm sure they have some things to work out, and i would highly encourage them to just add more alcohol to their drinks and this would be an ideal place to get after dinner drinks and relax on their outdoor patio. kitchen was closed so can't speak for the food. the neighborhood is very busy and loud, so while there may be plenty of space for an intimate or group conversations, the street is pretty noisy, even on a wednesday. i do feel like they will work this out! tldr; great vibe, great presentation, good service, drinks need more work, located in busy part of city. ambiance: 4/5 food: n/a drinks: 1.4/5 service: 3.5/5 cocktail garden & kitchen: 2.9/5

    Food was fine, drinks were good, but didn't have enough ice/weren't cold enough. Service was good,…read morenothing special. The vibe was a little weird. Whole experience was just okay.

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    158 Sports Grill

    3.2(11 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This place has so much potential. Great space and the staff is awesome…read more The food is lacking unfortunately, we got the steak tips, burger, and mozzarella sticks. The steak tips were wayyy overcooked - we asked for medium and it was very well done. Same with the burger - very overcooked. The fries were very obviously from frozen. The mozz sticks were way too big. here are the tips to make this place way better: better cut of meat, don't overcook the meat. The burger neeeeeds a sauce! FRESH fries - from a potato! and make the mozzarella sticks less thick. Everything needs to be homemade... that's what makes customers coming back. Drinks were good but veeerrry sugary - make them not as thick... fresh & light is more like it I hope this place survives and takes my advice - it would only help!

    The server was very nice but the food was pretty bad honestly. "Nachos supreme" had stale chips,…read morebarely melted cheese, olives and pinto beans with a side of cold queso? I hate to be that person so we just paid and left but the photo speaks for itself... margarita flatbread was also pretty bad. The sauce tasted tasted like salsa, and it had squares of melted halloumi on it? Looked nothing like one of the pictures I saw on Google reviews so I'm thinking they may have just ran out of ingredients yesterday. Even just the restaurant itself was pretty gross. Sticky floors, dirty plates and silverware given to us, dirty bathroom. Definitely won't be going back.

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    158 Sports Grill - Must visit if near Worcester MA.

    Must visit if near Worcester MA.

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    Leitrims Pub

    Leitrims Pub

    3.8(17 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Classic Dive bar…read more This bar is the definition of the dive... but not the kind that when you leave you check yourself into the clinic. Ohh no, if you are going to have a drinking night in Worcester, this is going to be the place you start out at or where you find yourself at the end of the night! Its always dark, has oNE pool table and 2 arcade games. If its not jam packed they always have a game of beer pong going in the back corner. I always end up standing because the stools are only so comfortable for so long.. SO many good memories here and not one of them includes paying a cover, even on an event night. I had my 2nd legal drink at this place "(lets not talk about the first) and Have even puked in a cup and gave it back to the bar tender ( who was super sweet and understanding) The owner of this place is always trying to get rid of Celtics tickets for like almost nothing. In the past few years they have made some updates, like a few more LCDs and having more contests where you will cools stuff. They always have 2 dollar shots ( select kinds) and the staff has always been good to me. Never give you a hard time about your ID, fairly fast service and they KNOW how to make a drink better than a bunch of places you could be paying more!! Place is definitely the 2nd student union for most of the area colleges. Yes, you will see lots of bros and floozies from the surrounding schools, but this place still consistently attracts the locals ( like yours truly) It looks like your gran dad's "nobody in here has bathed since last month" type of bar on the outside but its one of the many hidden gems of us young pioneers of Worcester.

    Good time here Thursday-Saturday if you're looking for a club type of scene. There wasn't a long…read moreass wait in line, it was free to get in if you're 21+, the drinks were cheap, they had good music, and the 21+ section in the back wasn't too crowded.

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    Worcester Beer Garden & Taproom

    Worcester Beer Garden & Taproom

    3.2(128 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    We had some errands in the area and were walking around downtown Worcester. There are many…read morenew/newer restaurant spots near City Hall. We were thirsty and looking for a quick bit, and happened upon the Worcester Beer Garden. It has very pleasant outside dining area, ideal for a drink and some interesting bar food. The menu options include dishes such as: Pierogis $11.00 Nachos $16.00 Quesadilla $14.00 Bavarian Pretzels $9.00 Pickle Chips $9.00 We opted to share a corned beef roll. I'd like to provide more detail, but their website menu page isn't working, and it's difficult to find a menu for them. Prices may not be up to date. We thought the roll was very tasty, albeit somewhat heavy. My beer was excellent, and the wine was cold and refreshing according to my co-diner. The waitress was excellent. It wasn't busy yet, but it was getting busier. They have games here (putting, corn hole, etc.) and on busy nights open up a pavilion area with a giant tv screen. We had a pleasant respite from the heat and look forward to returning to what they say is the largest patio area in Worcester. 3.5 stars rounded up to four for the venue and service on this visit.

    Easily 5 stars! The service was great, super friendly staff! The bar is cute with lots of beer on…read moretap. They have an amazing outside area with fires and casual tables. Everyone was just kind of hanging out separately but together, the only weird thing was the servers had trouble finding numbers of tables- but eventually they found us! It honestly was quicker service than expected. The food. THE FOOD. Amazing. I started with the soft pretzel and it was amazing. It was warm, soft, chewy and perfectly salty. It was a deep dark brown and very large. They served it hanging and with cheese and mustard sides. It was great. For an entree I ordered the chicken pesto quesadilla. Floored. It was crispy, and delicious. The pesto was really well balanced, and I love the sour cream and lettuce on the sides. This came with a side of queso too that was straight from heaven. We didn't get any napkins at the table so it was a little greasier than expected but overall great. This place is over an hour away from our house- and we are planning to come back just to eat here.

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    Bar area

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    Corned Beef Roll

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