First off. Bistro Box will always be a favorite of mine! We always plan well in advance to make…read moresure we're here early enough to enjoy! A quick phone call or advanced preparation would flatten any concerns about business hours in my opinion! But that's besides the point. The staff is always super nice and accommodating and would be more than happy to help with anything if asked respectfully! The food is always a 10/10 and the portions are INSANELY huge. Well worth the wait and the price! If you're not willing to wait for quality, just go McDonalds if you're impatient. Keep killing it bistro box! You guys rock! We'll see you again soon!

Their onion rings are legendary and the place is soooo popular. The line can be glacial, so…read moresometimes we just move on if we don't feel spending a good chunk of our day waiting. I notice that the person who takes the orders is also the same person who walks away and fills the drink orders. So a lot of the time spent waiting is because the person isn't at the window. Not sure why they do things that way- it seems inefficient. Food is tasty though.

Stopped into District Bar and Grill expecting a quick bite, and when I arrived the bar was packed…read more The rest of the restaurant was quieter at first, but before long the whole place got busy. Through all of it, Lindsay was absolutely incredible. I honestly don't know how she did it. Even as the restaurant filled up, she somehow made it feel like I was her only table. My drink never got low, everything arrived quickly, and she checked in at exactly the right moments without ever making it feel rushed. She was friendly, sharp, and completely on top of everything happening around her. I've eaten at a lot of restaurants, and service like that is rare. Lindsay handled a packed room with the kind of calm, attention, and professionalism you usually only hope for. She turned an ordinary meal into one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. District Bar and Grill is lucky to have her. Lindsay set the bar so high that most restaurants don't even come close

Lamb chops were a bit small and bony. Was told it used to be 4 chops serving. Their burgers are…read moregreat, but it's the truffle fries that gave this place it's fourth star. They really are truffle infused and the crispiness of the fries and parmesan with the sauce were delicious. Would come back for just the fries. Definitely book a reservation as this place can get busy. Cute and intimate interior. Bar also open with friendly service and unique drinks. Free parking can be found in nearby lots or side street parking, but plan ahead.

I am going to start this off by saying The Local Hero Lager is a top 5 beer I have ever had. It is…read morelight and delicious. I also did a flight, all the beer was very good! The staff was awesome and accommodating, very friendly and helpful. Very layed back vibe, kid friendly and pets are allowed outside. The food was good, in my opinion the burgers were over cooked and a little dry. The 5 stars is for the beer, it was very good. Like I said, Local Hero is a top all time beer for me. Exactly what a lager should be. I will go back here anytime I get near it

So fun and great service! Father's Day so busy and there was a guitar player for nice background…read moremusic. Salads were just the right size with moist chicken Fish and chips not greasy and tasty.

Setvice is good, great ambiance and food is great alwats busy and people seem to be enjoying…read morethemselves

This was once a Terrific place to eat with huge portions, well seasoned and just really delicious…read morefood. Now: has descended into a run of the mill burger place. Not well prepared, under seasoned burgers, poorly prepared--asked for medium rare--got medium/well. So disappointing. Service: Always wonderful but KITCHEN: Has really declined! What happened. Food grade: D Service : A Won't come back & we're locals who frequented The Dutch often.

We were really looking forward to dining here and had saved this restaurant as the culmination of…read moreour trip to the Berkshires. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We arrived for our reservation and were offered a very small two-top. Because we were dining with our dog, we politely asked if it would be possible to wait for a larger table where she would not be in the way of other guests or staff. We were not demanding a different table -- we were told it would take approximately 30 minutes for another table in a different section to become available, and we happily said we were willing to wait. We sat quietly outside with our dog while waiting. The owner then approached us and told us that waiting for another table would interfere with future seating. We were surprised by this, as we had simply accepted the wait time that was provided to us and had not caused any disruption. The interaction escalated when the owner used profanity toward my husband and threw the water bowl that had been provided for our dog in our direction. We were shocked by the hostility and left without eating. We completely understand that restaurants have to manage reservations and seating, and we would have accepted being told that our request could not be accommodated. What was unacceptable was the way we were spoken to and treated by the owner. We came here excited to spend our money at this restaurant as part of our trip, but we are grateful that Great Barrington has many other excellent establishments where we were welcomed and happy to spend our money instead. Unfortunately, this experience was the opposite of the hospitality we expected.

This place used to be great and it was always our first stop in GB but…read more it has fallen off a cliff. I told the owner Mark how awful the service was and he was completely indifferent. Couldn't bring himself to apologize. Here's what you endure: 1. Waitress brings a carafe of water but no glasses. You have to ask twice. Later when soup is dropped off you have to wait for the server to return so you can ask for a spoon. 2. Lots of specials are no longer available. Then why are they still on the board? Your waitress lists what they're out of so you decide to have the sandwich. "We're out of that too." OKAAAY 3. You want a salad without nuts and you indicated that when you made the reservation and the menu says clearly "Please notify your server if you have any allergies." Your waitress says it's not possible to make accommodations. You have to ask three times before she puts in the order. 4. You've been enjoying cocktails--which are great--but it's been an hour and food still hasn't arrived (it's 8:45 and restaurant is mostly empty). Your busser shows up to see if we're done and need any more plates taken away. No, you politely say, you need your entrees. 5. You wonder aloud for the third time if your server has left for the night. 6. You're not offered dessert or anything else. You can't wait to leave a place you used to love. You won't go back.

We went to Public on recommendation and we weren't disappointed! It was the best meal that we had…read moreon this trip! We did get there slightly before 5pm which allowed us a quieter atmosphere for the first part of our meal. We ordered the mushroom and fennel sausage flat bread for an appetizer. It was amazingly flavorful and had super fresh mozzarella. We also both had a cup of the cold pea soup. It was thick and creamy and had a beautiful presentation. For our main meal, my husband ordered the salmon. He said that everything was cooked perfectly and it was quite flavorful. I had the public burger and truffle fries. The burger was juicy and huge! The fries were nicely seasoned. The service was great, as well. Our waitress was attentive and the manager came by and spoke with us, as well. Don't miss this place if you're looking for a delicious meal!

We came here after visiting the Clark. Very nice atmosphere with great lighting, comfortable…read moreseating and beautiful original artworks for sale by a local artist. This spot is popular and was relatively full even for an early dinner at around 5. My fiancé and I had the Brie burgers. Loved the concept but note that it seems more of a Brie spread than actual slices of Brie. Still tasty though. I didn't love that the bun was a tad cold. The Parmesan truffle fries are on point! So amazing! Portions for the burger and side of fries are generous. The spanakopita app was tasty but a bit salty. Service was okay. I'd totally return here if in the area again but, IMO, it didn't quite live up to the hype of earlier reviews. The food's definitely solid but not at the level I'd make a special trip here. There are two gender neutral restrooms, which were well appointed but the floor was a bit slippery due to folks tracking in snow in the winter. They may want to consider extending some mats to the restrooms. I was worried about my Mom, who is a senior with some mobility issues, slipping on the floors near the bathrooms.

The service & ambience were great - ditto salads, mushroom soup & cocktails- 3 of us had a pasta…read moredishes- mine was the bolognese & the other 2 had orecchiette - all 3 pastas were overcooked- how this happens that cooks don't know how to prepare pasta is inexcusable- we weren't going to return 3 out of our 4 dishes (the chicken was ok) (the sauces were great) and we told our server but no one came to address our complaint- we've been to Firefly over the years and will go again but only for burgers!

Worst cold ribs I ever ate!! Veal chop came out raw! Never again!! Service slow as well !read more

I dropped in, and to my pleasant SURPRISE, a beautiful renovation was underway! The space is open,…read morewith high ceilings, an airy feel, and a modern aesthetic. It's FIRE!!! (as the kids say) It was crowded despite being early evening. The only available seats were at the bar area near the windows, which was fine because we were determined to experience the "new" place. We ordered the tuna tartare and lobstah rolls. The accompanying chips are homemade (slightly salty, but my taste buds are really close together). The host was attentive and gave us the royal treatment. We put this gem back on rotation and we are definitely returning!!!

I love everything here!!!! The food, the drinks, the staff, the ambiance, all amazing here :)read more

Wonderful first experience at this almost-too-trendy-to-be-in-Westfield tapas & cocktail bar!!…read moreI always love it when the dishes you think will be winners, are on the server's list of personal recommendations Loved my French Martini, prepared perfectly. Good variety on the wine list, including a white from Loire Valley that I really enjoyed. When the hunk of sourdough with dipping oil and a beautifully roasted bulb of garlic arrived, I understood why the bartender (Amber?) said it often stole the show... but our plates were delicious down to the last bite. We had short rib w/polenta, smashed baby potatoes, seared scallops, and burrata-peach salad... all so flavorful, so expertly prepared. All served in a charming antique-y warm wood upscale bistro atmosphere. I can't wait to go back!

We were on our way back from the Herman Melville house in Pittsfield and looking for a place to eat…read moreon the way home. I used yelp as we drove along and the name drew us in, but the food will bring us back. I didn't have my camera with me so I didn't take any pictures, the food is delicious and a surprise it was so good. The atmosphere is pretty amazing. The bathrooms are marble and the decor is spot on. I will go back and this time I will take pictures.

51 Park is a somewhat rustic tavern with casual vibes, and their most successful dishes might be…read morecomfort food classics. The steak tips, which are described as having a bourbon glaze, were a bit underseasoned and I didn't really pick up that advertised glaze. More successful dishes included their baked onion soup, which was fantastic. The broth was a bit lighter than many beef based French onion soups, but it was herbaceous and a little sweet from the caramelized onions. Lots of melted cheese and bread chunks that soaked up the delicious broth. The burrata peach pizza was also really enjoyable, with a great wood fired crust that was airy and light. The combination of sweet peach, hot honey, and salty prosciutto worked really well. The upstairs dining area was kid friendly, though adults can enjoy their decent beer selection, including some options from Antimony brewery, which I believe is the same ownership group. Their No Rules Plum Sour Ale was a very enjoyable, and who doesn't love a cider w/ a cinnamon sugar rim to kick off fall!

51 Park was recommended to us specifically for the clam chowder, so of course we had to make the…read moretrip to try it--and it absolutely did not disappoint! The clam chowder was everything we hoped it would be. We didn't have reservations, so there was a bit of a wait, but honestly, it worked out perfectly. We wandered around the nearby streets of Lenox while we waited, and the area was so cute and charming. Once seated, the service was great, and the crab cakes were delicious too. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Lenox, especially if you're on the hunt for a really good bowl of New England clam chowder!