Stockyard was a pleasant experience! I was in the mood for a steak dinner and my fiance was against…read moreus going to a chain restaurant like texas roadhouse (although I love me some cinnamon butter rolls!!). Firstly, love the big parking lot. Lots of room to park which is hard to come by in the boston area. The style of the restaurant itself was reminiscent of its cattle market roots, with decor and interior design that called back to the 19th century. I love the dark wood and open feeling of the space. There was plenty of room to sit and we enjoyed our booth. Now for the important part: the food! - drinks/apps: I had a mocktail which was a mix of a couple different fruity juices. Delicious, bubbly, and super sweet. The rolls they brought out were so fluffy, salty on top and went well with this whipped butter they brought out. The butter was interesting, it didn't have much of a butter flavor. It was still tasty, almost like a cream. My fiancé had a side Caesar salad which was pretty standard for restaurant caesars go. The shrimp cocktail is a miss for me- serving me four shrimps with an ungodly amount of horseradish (and oyster crackers... who eats shrimp cocktail with oyster crackers??!) and charging like 20 bucks is a no for me. Especially when Costco sells a container of ready to eat shrimp cocktail for 10.99 a pound and you get like, 40 shrimp. Im good! - entrees: I had a filet mignon that I ordered with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans. The mashed potatoes were very nice and the beans were absolutely addicting! They were buttery and had a great garlic flavor. We couldn't stop eating them! My steak wasn't a proper medium rare, but I don't really mind. It was good! My fiancé's steak was great and his asparagus and baked potato were also good, he didn't have any complaints. No dessert :) we were full Our server was very pleasant, he was considerate and made sure we were happy with everything. Overall, I really like this place. Among the ambiance, the actual food, and the service, I feel like I was left happy and not hungry. The pricing is quite steep for what you get, which is why I was teetering between 3 and 4 stars. I see us coming back, we live close by and I would love to try more. Like I said, just very expensive for what you get. TL;DR- steak is good! For a side: try the green beans, yum! Loved the rolls. Huge parking lot. Great vibe + decor. Avoid the shrimp cocktail, lol. A bit pricey for what you get.

I've lived on the area for over 5 years and finally decided to come here for dinner…read more Locals rave about this place and I wanted to know why. We have a $500 dinner between 4 people and it was just really bad. For an expensive steak and seafood dinner I really was hoping for good ambience and food. I got a martini and it was nottttt drinkable. It tastes like really bad quality spirits. Idk it was just bad. As a bartender I never noticed finish my drink at dinner before but a couple sips immediately gave me a headache so I didn't finish. My sister and I got different cut steak and it was just not good. My daughter got oysters and the oysters were soooo dried out like it's been open, dead, and in the fridge for so long that it was just dried up and no meat. It was pretty disappointing. I don't know if we just ordered the wrong food or had bad luck. But it didn't help that the server wasn't aware of our experience and kept forgetting about us. I was really disappointed as for this price I could have went to ocean prime or del frisco for an over the top experience but I truly wanted to support local. I won't be coming back :(

We made an early reservation for dinner before attending a concert across the street at Roadrunner…read more We arrived early thanks to the traffic gods and they had no trouble seating us early. Our server, Brandon, was attentive and knowledgeable about the food and beverage menus. As I often do when they are on the menu, I ordered fish tacos and a Downeast cider. The fish in my tacos was crisp and there was a good ratio of toppings to fish. The fries on the side were an added bonus and were crispy and hot and delicious! We shared an apple crumble for dessert and it was the perfect amount to share. I would definitely return to Rail Stop in the future!

After enjoying the steak and steak tips during my first two visits to Rail Stop, I decided on my…read morethird visit to give the Baja Fish Tacos a try. I was not disappointed! The white fish was mild and the batter crispy, and the mango salsa was sweet. They could have used a bit more cabbage and chipotle mayo to add some heat, but the avocado crema was good and the combination of everything made for a tasty bite. Oh, and their fries are really crispy and somehow stayed good even after cooling off a bit. In fact, the dude next to us ordered a basket of fries for dessert after downing a burger and fries for his meal! I think that's an endorsement for their fries. The lighting, comfortable seating, and overall decor feel classy, though the vibe is upscale casual. Our server, Brendan, was great. Patient while we made our decisions, informative about menu options, and we were impressed how quickly our meals were delivered.

The ribs are fabulous! No question. They are as good as any I've tasted anywhere! Juicy, meaty,…read moreso flavorful. Perfect, I'd say! The green beans are fabulous, too. Fresh and perfectly cooked. I think the mashed potatoes must be fabulous fresh, but mine were heated over because they were prepared before I arrived, so I tasted that heated-over taste. But! They were very good; real potatoes, which you almost never can find anymore, and lots of butter! I might change that myself; a little less butter and a little more milk or cream. The thing I found disappointing was the fried chicken. I went to the restaurant to try the ribs because I'm looking for ribs to serve at a dinner party and I'm on the hunt, but I had to try the chicken! You may like it; I think my objection is a personal taste thing, but ..... The coating on the chicken tastes like it was poured out of a spice-blend like Montreal Steak seasoning or the Kirkland Signature Organic No-Salt seasoning, or Lawrey's Seasoning, or the seasoning packet from Good Seasons Zesty salad dressing packets - I know I've tasted it before, but I can't remember which it is. It was too too much! As I said above; it tasted like it was poured into bowl from the package and the chicken was dredged in it. The flavor may be great if it were toned down a little, like starting with flour and adding the seasoning blend to the flour? Starting with half and half of each would be an improvement, but I would go with a 3 to 1 ratio of flour to mix. Other than that, I am definitely going to order the ribs for my dinner! As it was, I used the sauce that came with the ribs to dip my chicken in; that sauce is out of this world!!!!! And the two gentlemen who helped me were terrific! Carmen talked to me about the ribs, the rest of the menu and was the most gracious host! I told him about my quest for ribs and he was very helpful! He alone is worth going back for. And Zee must have asked me 10 times if I needed anything; he was very attentive! This is a cozy place tucked away where you can go and relax and enjoy a great meal! Order the ribs!

We used Blackstrap BBQ as the caterer for our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic. Andrea…read morewas super organized, helping us schedule a tasting when we were in town and was in constant communication with us through all the planning. She and her team laid out the rentals and decor beautifully and kept everything going smoothly during the wedding. She also had very helpful advice for us as we planned our first wedding. Chef Chris nailed the menu when we asked for Asian fusion. He was super receptive to our feedback and requests during our tasting and the food at the wedding was delicious. Our guests were going up for seconds and thirds of everything.

We came in for my birthday last night and sat with Heather. She was absolutely fantastic. She was…read morefantastic! And so great with our kid. She treated him like a big kid and even got him the coolest glass for his Shirley Temple! My son and I both got medium rare filet and mom got the salmon. Honestly, it could not have been more perfect! She even had another couple next to use with another October 16th birthday! Great spot for it! Amazing spot for a date night too!! Atmosphere 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Massively recommended

10/10 experience!! Mike, our server from Somerville, was seriously the BEST. We would go back just…read morefor him He made the entire experience that much better. I tried oysters for the first time and they were amazing, and I genuinely think I had the best shrimp cocktail I've ever had in my life. Their cocktail sauce had the perfect amount of horseradish AND cilantro in it, which I never would have thought of, but it was SO good. The atmosphere is amazing, they were super accommodating with everything we needed, and the drinks??? Hands down some of the strongest drinks I've ever had Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, and even better service. Ask for Mike!! We will definitely be back.

We stopped into Joe's on Newbury for a late dinner around 8 PM, and even though it was getting…read morelater, the restaurant was still pretty busy! We were seated in their "patio" area, which is actually a fully enclosed indoor space, but they have large garage-style windows that can open up when the weather is nice. Such a cool concept, and I imagine it's a great spot when the weather is perfect for open-air dining! Service was a little on the slow side, but given how busy the restaurant was, it was understandable. For dinner, I ordered the French onion soup and a Cobb salad. The French onion soup was really tasty! It had that nice layer of crispy, melted cheese on top, which is always my favorite part. It was a solid, classic French onion soup and exactly what you'd expect from the dish. The Cobb salad was really good too! They were generous with the toppings, which I always appreciate because there's nothing worse than ordering a Cobb salad and getting mostly lettuce. It also came already dressed, which I personally loved. One thing that made it a little different was the generous amount of fresh scallions on top. They added a really nice zing and freshness to the salad that I wasn't expecting but really enjoyed! Overall, it was a good meal at Joe's on Newbury! Nothing overly fancy, just solid food in a nice atmosphere. The service could have been a little quicker, but I'd definitely consider stopping in again if I was in the area.

Went on a Saturday for lunch so had to wait about 40 minutes for a table - I recommend getting a…read morereservation! It was a nice stop from shopping on Newbury as it is in the heart of the Newbury Street. Caesar salad with chicken was nothing crazy but was still good. My friend got the lobster roll and was not overly impressed.

Had such a great experience here. Amazing menu, something for everyone. Pizza, burgers, tacos,…read moresalads, seafood, etc. The poke bowl was really delicious and I loved the edamame and avocado mixed in. Very generous portion. My mom said the lobster roll was good too and we both loved the sweet potato fries with the honey mustard dipping sauce. Our server Edwin was so amazing and friendly. We are new to the neighborhood and he gave us a lot of insider recommendations and was overall very accommodating. All the employees here were very nice. Ambiance here is more elevated than a typical bar. Seems like a good spot to get a drink and eat some really good food.

It was very crowded in there and loud when we got there. The service was good no complaints there…read more It's just the food wasn't good. The only thing we enjoyed was the Thai chili wings and fries. I'm not willing to come back and try and again.

I went to The Palm Boston Saturday night. I had the best chicken Parmesan I've ever had! The…read moreambience is amazing and dessert was even better. I had a double espresso and crème brûlée with fresh berries which was a perfect ending to a delicious meal. The staff took such great care of me especially bar tender Marissa! I can't wait to go back!

I'm a regular at the Palm in Washington DC and have always enjoyed every meal. So for our 40th…read morewedding anniversary I decided that since we were going to be in Boston, we would try the Boston Palm restaurant. The Palm Boston in a beautiful old bank building in a terrific location. Saturday evening our reservation was at seven and between seven and roughly 9:30 PM when we left the restaurant was not terribly busy. We started with Pellegrino and a bread basket. The bread was disappointing and frankly, a bit on the stale side. If you can't get an order of bread right, you've got a problem. My wife had a whiskey sour that was fantastic! She ordered the Italian chopped salad, which was huge and chock full of veggies and chopped meats and cheeses, which she and I both really enjoyed. I had the steakhouse thick cut bacon. Since this was an off menu item at Peter Lugar's in NYC then became public, every steakhouse has tried to emulate its success. So far, only Lugar's has delivered the goods. The Palm tries but delivers a bit too much fat. We waited for over an hour for entrees to arrive, though our server mentioned that the kitchen "was a bit behind." Unfortunately she didn't offer us anything complementary in order to keep us occupied while we continued to wait. When her seared salmon arrived, she loved a perfectly prepared salmon dish that she thoroughly enjoyed. On the side we had ordered Nonna's potatoes, a variation on scalloped potatoes - excellent! The best baked stuffed lobster I've ever had was at the Oar House restaurant in Portsmouth NH. The body of the lobster is filled with ritz cracker mixed with butter and shrimp, scallops, and crab. It's magnificent. The Palm version is not that. My 3 pound baked stuffed lobster ($138) was sprinkled with dark granular stuffing with lobster from the lobster, then I was eating a basic baked lobster. The lobster was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. It just didn't have a stuffing that would constitute it being called a baked stuffed lobster. While we were pretty well stuffed, my wife wanted her favorite Keylime pie, which we missed apparently by one order by someone else and instead tried the tiramisu. The tiramisu was very good. Our bill was $331 to which I added a $70 gratuity as she was a great, helpful server. The Palm Boston overall needs to crank it up a notch. In a city that has the tremendous diversity of restaurant choices as Boston has, one wants to think of The Palm as one's first choice. It isn't.

The pizza is a bomb here. The place is small but nice. And they are super friendly here. I also…read morehighly recommend The subs.

Made and delivered pizza close to closing. Too cheesy;…read morecouldn't taste any thing else.

Christopher Becker's gallery is a nice gallery in Kennebunkport, Maine. He has some excellent…read morepictures of local scenery, and explained to us that he recently began taking photographs of dogs (he had some great dog photos on display). What we liked most about this gallery was that Chris took the time to chat with us about the area and his work. He was very friendly and outgoing, and we enjoyed meeting him and speaking with him. Visit Christopher Becker's Gallery next time you are in Kennebunkport!

Chris is a phenomenal artist. The images he captures are just stunning, from landscapes to…read morevegetables to pets. Since art is subjective I am reviewing more Chris and his service than the art: My wife and I had been walking by Chris's gallery for years and loved a piece called Morning Fog but never pulled the trigger on it. After closing on a place in Kennebunkport I knew it would be the perfect closing gift for the house and I went to Chris to discuss it. I was overwhelmed with the options and sizes available but Chris walked me through the whole process and placed the order. When the picture arrived he scheduled a time to come by the house and he installed it for us (it is quite large) for no additional fee. The service was just beyond anything I could have expected. I also just found out that he and his wife do wedding photography too. Since I'm already married I can't review that service but I can only imagine the amazing pictures he would come up with for a wedding. I would definitely hire him for any event I have in the future! I will also be purchasing more pieces from his gallery, I wish I had more wall space!

I sat at the bar and had great service…read more I ordered the ribeye cap, which is recommended by people around me and the bartender and it was very nice and tender. I got the baked potato as my side and that was really good. I thought there would be more of a vibe with music or liveliness but overall, it was a good experience.

We chose Abe & Louie's because it is our favorite steak house in Boston. Saturday's experience…read moredidn't disappoint. The manager Jimmy is a wonderful host. He came by and greeted us and was genuinely happy to see us again. Our server Chris is the reason we keep returning. He is like an old friend with whom we have developed a great relationship. He knows our preferences, anticipates our needs and fulfills every request with professionalism and efficiency. Johnnie the runner, is terrific and friendly. takes care of all the little things to help ensure our meal is top-notch. The food and wine is always exceptional and consistent. I recommend the dry-aged sirloin. The wine list is also second to none. The ambiance is what we enjoy at Abe & Louie's.