Lockheart is a Latin inspired restaurant in Boston with a creative menu and a relaxed atmosphere…read morethat makes it work equally well for a casual lunch or a longer dinner with a group. We walked into a space that is comfortable and notably quiet for its size, which made it a good option for larger parties or anyone who wants to actually have a conversation without competing with the room. Live music downstairs adds a different dimension to evening visits, and the kitchen stays open until midnight, which makes it a reliable option when other spots have already closed. The nachos are the standout order and the dish most worth building your visit around. They came out loaded and well constructed without collapsing into the pile of soggy chips that ruins most nacho plates. The smash tacos are worth ordering across a few different fillings to get a sense of what the kitchen does well, and the birria tacos in particular have built a following for the depth of flavor in the braised meat and the accompanying consommé for dipping. We tried a few of the other taco options, and they landed on the milder side in terms of seasoning, which was a bit of a letdown compared to the birria. The portion size relative to price also felt a little small on some plates. The ceviche was decent but benefited from some additional flavor, so adjusting expectations on that particular order makes sense. Service was attentive and the pacing of the meal matched the relaxed atmosphere of the room. The staff knew the menu well and offered thoughtful recommendations without being pushy. For a Latin restaurant in Boston that delivers on atmosphere, late hours, and a few standout dishes like the nachos and birria tacos, Lockheart is a solid option worth keeping in mind for a group dinner or a late night meal.

Was looking for a casual night at the bar with my husband and Lockheart was the place. The…read morebartender made a delicious skinny margarita and my husband had the spicy one. We started with the lobster guacamole, it was ok a little mushier and bland for my liking. My husband had the quesadilla and I had two street tacos, they were delicious! Recommend if looking for Mexican fair.

Nice neighborhood restaurants in Newton. Generally, everything was great. About a dozen beers in…read moretap. The only disappointment was the guacamole appetizer. The chips were great (I think they were home made), and the guacamole was tasty, it was just a pretty small serving for the price. Our table had 5 different entrees and they were all good. Our salad was unique with lentils and roasted beets. We swapped the mango dressing for a lemon vinaigrette. The half pound burger was cooked perfectly. The home made beef short rib ragu had really good flavor. Overall a very solid dinner.

Went here for drinks and appetizers with my friends and it was delicious. The Massachusetts mule…read morecocktails was soo good. We got the orange chicken bites, which were very yummy. We also got the truffle fries - also amazing. We got the Brussels sprouts which were ok, but not my favorite. For dessert, I definitely recommend the gelato. Our server was very kind and funny. It's a big restaurant with a bar and lots of tables including some high tops. I will definitely be back and hope to try the entrees next time!

Came for a function. The food was amazing…read more We had a lobster fondue for an appetizer. So good I wanted to lick the bowl. My salmon was cooked perfectly. I've been on a dirty soda kick - so they happily made me one - Diet Coke , lime and coffee creamer. And only charged me for a soda. I was disappointed with the Wagu meatballs. Took one bite and spit out the rest. But the rest of the meal was one of the best I have eaten in a while.

Practically perfect! Drinks!…read moreAppetizers! Salads (wedge especially) Steaks!!!! Sides! Sweets! And service at every stage. A first rate establishment! We will be back.

I had the veggie burger for lunch today and really enjoyed it. The patty was quite thick and…read moresatisfying, and the side of sweet potato fries was excellent--perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was a great meal overall.

Ambiance 5 Menu 3…read moreMusic 5 Location 4 Service. 1 It is tucked off the main drag. I had seen it before. Otherwise I would have driven right by. They have a limited menu but an extensive selection of scotch and wine. I sat at the bar where the bartender could have cared Lee if I was there. He spent all his time catering to group at the end of the bar. I had to get up and ask the waitress to check on my cheeseburger. The bartender just did not care. I thought the price for a simple cheeseburger at 22.00 as steep. There was nothing special about it. Cheese, hamburger, bun and some jalapeño relish. Take your chances just don't sit at the bar instead sit at a table where the service is better.

We've come here twice and ordered the following- First time…read morefor brunch: chicken and waffles, mushroom omelette, and a side of beignets. Overall, everything tasted great (esp the fried chicken and home fries) and the portions were massive to just right. If there were a few kinks to iron out, I'd say that the beignets weren't really airy and some of the mushroom stems in the omelette were really tough and should've been discarded before cooking. Next for dinner: their fried chicken dinner which came with Mac and cheese, collard greens/broccolini, cornbread, and the tempura hake, and a side of cornbread with pecan butter. That pecan butter was delicious, we definitely asked for more. The fried chicken dinner was also amazing, every single dish in it. The hake while crispy, didn't have enough salt. The server fixed it immediately with a side of garlic aioli and that was great. If I could make a suggestion, I would say they should swap out the celery root slaw for something that goes better with the fish. Service was excellent both times. Very friendly and accommodating, always asking if we enjoyed our meal and they were quick to make things right if we had requests. Ambiance is really nice, very warm, inviting, perfect for a sit down meal. Apart from a few kinks in their dishes (which I'm sure they can resolve), I'd give them 5 stars.

Excellent food. Friendly staff. Clean environment…read more Not too many restaurants check all the boxes. This one does. It's a bit on the newer side and while they continue to make improvements, there weren't any disappointments this evening. Sat at the bar to start waiting for friends and try a couple of their signature cocktails. I'm a huge fan of bourbon followed by tequila. There was a drink on the menu called, "Orange you Glad" that blended both. Too tempting not to give it a shot so I did. There's one shot of bourbon and a half a shot of tequila along with a quarter shot of banana liquor, banana liquor, green mango and lime.... spectacular. Four roses bourbon is the foundation making it an excellent start. There's not a huge choice of appetizers or entrées, but what they do offer is a nice variety with something you should easily find to your liking. We had two appetizers, the pickled veggies and the mussels. The pickled veggies were good, but the muscles were outstanding. Plenty of muscles to share. The sauce they were a part of was out of this world tasting. Of all the choices on the menu I actually went with the half chicken because it sounded so good. Many can make an argument that you can't screw up chicken, but few can make an argument when the chicken is outstanding. This was absolutely outstanding. Even the sides were amazingly good. If you're looking for a new restaurant and tired of the same old, same old, this one is worth your effort.

I'll make this short. Lovely back yard setting, very nice &…read morefriendly service. Food was excellent, presentation was great. Well made drinks. We were 6 people, bill was around 380..with the tax, tip & recommended 4% for the kitchen staff, another 80 in fees, which kills me after traveling through Europe fairly often. So 440 total. Way to much for one drink each for 5 of us, no drink for the 6th, no bottle of wine, split 1 app 7 olives, no coffee, 2 desserts. Way too pricey. When did 34-38 dollar entrees become the norm ? I would never return for one reason..that 4% tip for the kitchen. Pay your back of the house staff from those $$$$ entrees. Perhaps another idea is to take a % off each $15+ cocktail and pay their kitchen staff with it. I have not seen this done in years..absolutely no where. During the height of Covid, yes. But it faded away rather quickly and left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. Also, I'd recommend lighter plates, those poor ladies hauling in those large & heavy dishes is not a good look.

Top spot in Needham. Great food. Ambiance is classy but comfortable. Great prices. But I'm taking…read moreaway one whole point for the unreadable menu. The patrons are 40+ and the wavy, narrow, spotty font was completely unreadable. I thought it was just me, but the waiter said they've heard it before. And then I caught the table next to me reading it to each other. See the pic I took. This is completely fixable, if the owners read yelp.

The Bluebird was the perfect setting for our ladies night out. We noted another large group of…read morewomen in there as we were leaving, and a mixed gender group, so apparently the word is out that this place is great for group gatherings, in addition to date night, etc. LOVED the warm copper tones and intricate/ornate walls and ceiling. I had only booked for 6 women, but people loved the location so much we had 11 show up. The staff were SO incredibly kind in accommodating us (again and again) on a busy Friday night. Shrimp cocktail was fresh and delicious and the crushed ice and ring presentation (I ordered 3) was gorgeous. Wish we'd found this place sooner!

Visited for a late-ish Sunday brunch at the recommendation of some local friends and loved it…read more Higher end jazz brunch--unique combo of an accordion (!) and guitarist as lovely background music. Nice cocktail menu (but we didn't partake...). Casual diner-ish seating around an old school bar with a cool take on breakfast classics. The biscuit with butter and hot honey is big (share it) and outstanding. Our awesome server recommended the burrito ... but we went with a classic breakfast plate (great bacon) and their unique take on chilaquiles ... delicious all around. Can tell a lot about a restaurant by how they handle a hiccup. One of our dishes came out cold, and they were quick to remake it with courtesy, professionalism, and an apology. Bravo. Five stars for service, food, and ambience. Highly recommend.

I'm glad we weren't able to eat at our original planned destination and came upon a newly opened…read morethis year Bar'cino in Westwood! The staff, managers, server all were very nice and accommodating. Food came out fast and hot. Also had a very nice conversation with the couple next to us, who had wisdom and knowledge of some history which we could relate to. We ordered the following: - Fritto misto 3/5 for me. The garlic/lemon aioli that was loaded on the bottom of the dish was great just allows u to smear and dip everything into the plate instead of a small dip dish everyone has to share. The calamari and shrimp portion is a nice appetizer size. Crispy yes, but our portion was a bit overcooked. - spaghetti Al limone - perfectly cooked, nice chew and portion. You get 4 jumbo shrimps on the pasta plate. The lemon zest sauce was tasty! Enjoyed this! 5/5 - fennel sausage pizza 5/5 I really enjoy the way they make the pizza, crispy, good bites, fresh and served on the plate with a pair of pizza scissors so you can make your own "slices" loaded with toppings. It was a good thin style. Ample bits of fennel sausage, peppers onions and scallion fresh on top. - limoncello mascarpone cake 5/5 This was a great cap to the meal. Light, the mascarpone was refreshing, the cake was not heavy and the lemon flavor came thru like a champ! Not overly sweet which is a plus for us. Some bakeries make their cakes so sweet, that it all just tastes artificial, the slice here was yummy.

I've been curious about Bar'Cino for a while & I'm so glad we were able to try to tonight for…read moredinner! They have 4 locations: Brookline, Newport, Watertown, and Westwood. It was super cool to learn that they are Employee owned, and currently working on new restaurant concepts set to open soon. Here's what we ordered: - Shirley temple - fritto misto - fennel sausage pizza - spaghetti al limone - limoncello mascarpone cake Portion sizes were quite generous! Much bigger than what we were expecting, based on photos we looked at. We started off with the fritto misto, which included fried calamari, shrimp, & fried lemon with a lemon aioli to dip. The lemon aioli was spread all over the bottom of the dish instead of in a ramekin. We actually prefer it this way! Loved the lemon aioli and fried lemons. Calamari was not bad; slightly overcooked. On to our entrees! Their pizza is thin & very similar to a flatbread. We enjoyed this a lot! Great flavor and loved that we got to cut it ourselves. Came with a good amount of toppings. The spaghetti was made al dente & came with a creamy lime sauce. You can definitely taste the lime here! This came with 4 big shrimps. We were able to finish everything we ordered at this point... so we decided to get some dessert! We ordered the limoncello mascarpone cake to try & it was delicious! It tasted refreshing and not heavy at all. Overall, we had a great dinner here. Our server was very nice, attentive, and helpful with giving suggestions for what we should order. Checking out was also very easy. They offer QR code scan to pay through Toast, which can be scanned on your receipt bill.

What a beautiful Sunday evening at Cappella with wonderful friends, incredible food, delicious…read morewine, and truly exceptional service. Every detail was perfection -- from the amazing dishes to the attentive and accommodating wait staff who made our entire group feel so welcomed and cared for. Cappella gave us one of those nights you don't forget... amazing food, laughter around the table, and hospitality that was simply out of this world. Bravo to the entire team! Looking forward to going back!

I want to start by saying the service was wonderful. Our waitress was so kind and receptive…read more However, overall the place was a let down. We ordered the steak app for 21$ and the amount we got was laughable. It looked like the amount I'd give my two year old. We recieved about 5 tiny bite sized steak pieces. We were shocked at how little they gave us for the price. We accepted it and waited for the other apps. The truffle honey ricotta bread app was just ok. The ricotta honey was great but the grilled bread tasted too burnt to enjoy. Okay, next app. The truffle fries, were the star of the show. Those were great! Now, our drinks. We ordered two lemon drops, and two other drinks (can't remember what my friends ordered) but we literally had to send them all back because they were just UGH and just not good.. at all. We felt so bad doing so but we literally ate our dinner with no drinks. Now let's get to the pastas... we ordered four different kinds. The chicken parm which was so bland, we had to send back. The gnocchi pasta which again so bland and not enjoyable at all, we sent back. & the truffle pasta which was just okay- very close to bland but edible so we kept it & ate it. Presentation of the wheel was cool. The last pasta which was mine the vodka pasta was amazing! We ordered two more of them to replace the pastas we had to send back. We didn't bother with dessert. We all agreed, we would NOT come back.

Good food and friendly staff! Nice local place…read more They have an Irish pub menu. The food was good, hot and served quickly.

Quaint little local Irish pub with the fare that my husband and I are always looking for. On one…read moreside is a long bar with the game on, while on the other side has the table seating. The one server was a pro, taking care of all of the tables. One could see into the kitchen from the bar side. I had the shepherd's pie with the good chunks of tender lamb and root vegetables in a nice gravy, topped with nice swirls of mashed potatoes. He had his Reuben with fries which also came with gravy for dunking. Malted vinegar and ketchup is already on the table. They know what they're doing.