My husband and I dined there on July 11. We arrived at 5pm, the restaurant was almost empty. For an appetizer we ordered the artichoke dip, which came with toasted flatbread and crudité. We asked our server about a gluten-free option for the toast and she informed us that there wasn't one, but she offered to include extra crudité. We were totally fine with that. The dip was discouragingly thick and cheesy. And then we waited 40 minutes for our entrées. We had to ask our server when they were coming out. Mind you, the restaurant had been almost empty when we'd placed our ordered. Our food finally arrived, and my scallops were really overcooked. But by that point, I was ravenous, and I didn't trust the kitchen to be prompt in addressing the problem, so I just asked the server to let the chef know about it, and ate them anyway. We thought it would have been nice of them to knock a little bit off of our final bill, since we'd spent a fair bit of money, including ordering a bottle of wine, on what had been a pretty disappointing meal. They didn't offer; that's fine, we also didn't ask. But they DID include a suprise $2 surcharge for the extra crudité. read more

Was visiting my daughter for the weekend and made reservations for a small group of family and friends. The place has a really nice ambiance and decor. It was Saturday, so the small bar up front was crowded, but we found a place to sit and wait for the rest of our group to show up and had drinks. Our table was ready on time and service was great and friendly. I had the steak and frites. It was excellent. Perfectly done with a nice portion of crispy fries. We enjoyed the calamari for an appetizer. Drinks were great too. read more

The Westland - Chicken piccata - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Fabulous dinner earlier tonight with three friends. We started early (4pm) and were fortunate to beat the Red Sox game crowd. Drinks and beers emerged quickly followed by appetizers and a few entrees. Wait staff were exceptionally helpful, informative, and patient. Three orders of oysters, truffle fries, a house burger, chicken fritters, and a middle eastern themed appetizer. All delicious. read more

I really hate to write negative reviews but maybe some good will come of it, trying to be critical in a way that might aid the establishment. I wanted to like this place more. We were a group of 5 after a matinee at the Huntington Theatre. The location is perfect for after a matinee or before an evening performance. Just a 5 minute walk away. The ambiance is great, a pub/steakhouse/bistro well designed, clean and inviting. We got there early before the dinner rush and we chose it because it was open before 5 o'clock for dinner and had a bar. We were seated right away (I had made reservations) in a large booth perfect for our party. The lovely, but very inexperienced (it was her first day!) waitress came right over. After taking our order the waitress left all the menus sitting on our table, and we never saw her again. We waited for our food which arrived but we needed "things". We couldn't flag anyone down until finally I noticed a guy in a plaid shirt going in and out of the kitchen. We were able to get his attention, get what was needed, and start on our meal. I wish I could say the food was wonderful. It wasn't. I ordered the chicken piccata with pasta. The breaded crust looked good but was mushy, the pasta overcooked and, well mushy. One of our party ordered the bolognase which was just OK. I sent mine back and the plaid shirt guy offered to get me something else but everyone else was well into their meal and I had shared a Caesar Salad which was good enough. He asked us to come again, he offered a free entree next time but he never came round and gave me his contact information. So owner, manager, senior staff, I don't know. No one in our party was blown away by their meals. The only exception was the one person in our party who ordered appetizers. We should have all done that and shared. That seemed to be what they could do well. Lesson learned. We were hungry, it was convenient. I hope it was "start up woes" because it has a lot going for it. read more

The Westland - Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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When we first stopped by the Westland, the front room was packed and we were worried we would not be able to find a spot. Luckily, there's a bunch of tables towards the back and we were able to secure a cute red booth. The servers were all really nice and attentive, giving us good reservations and checking in with us brought the meal. The Caesar salad was really good (lemony, which we liked). The short rib grilled cheese and tomato soup was incredible! Rich, creamy, perfectly cooked. Highly recommend. The drink options were fun too! read more

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Nice find in the northeastern area! Apparently, we happened upon a piece of history. You can tell immediately that you walked back in time from the black and white tiled floors and big leather booths and nostalgic decor . I had a delicious salad and fish and chips ----fresh vegetables and crispy fish! Service was attentive and on point . We enjoyed our lunch immensely! read more

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We visited prior to a show at The Huntington Theater. You actually get a free dessert with your ticket! We were the first ones in and it was really nice inside. There were so many tables and a huge bar area. Two of us had the Sesame tuna on the udon noodles. I absolutely loved it! The amount of tuna was way more than I thought they would serve. The fish and chips was good but rather small. The chicken picatta didn't really have much flavor so I wouldn't recommend. Service was great until it got busy. Overall, I liked it. With so many choices in Boston, not sure if we will go back. read more

The Westland - Sesame Coriander Crusted Tuna - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had a very positive experience sitting at the bar. Had a sparkling wine and the flatbread. All very good and the server was top notch! Really good place close to Symphony Hall! read more

We had a fantastic meal at The Westland! The service was great - the hostess/server was attentive but NOT to the point of annoyance. The chicken marsala special was delicious and the mashed potatoes were excellent. Nice and fluffy with no lumps. The fried chicken sandwich, the steak frites and french fries were delicious as well. The cinnamon roll with whipped cream and ice cream for dessert topped off a great night. Highly recommend!! read more

If you prefer your tavern to serve chilled beer from the tap rather than cold, this is the place for you. The reason, "it's been hot here the last few days." Can't spring for a few more degrees of refrigeration, I guess. Less than half way through the pint, it's warm. The short rib grill cheese lacks cheese AND short rib. Maybe it's the Tuesday night crew. Thankfully the Caesar salad was good. ‍ read more

Definitely NOT wheelchair accessible, has to be hauled up a set of stairs. Buttermilk biscuits were dry, "creamy" tomato soup was chunky, and short rib grilled cheese was pretty bland. The burger was great though and very close to the symphony ‍ read more

'Tender Jess was amazing! She was running the show solo during a very busy Saturday afternoon, so service was understandably slow, but she handled it all with efficiency, a smile, and great humor -- even changing a keg mid-shift. Outstanding espresso martini and a delicious Old Fashioned. Skipped food due to the wait, but we'll be back at a quieter time to try it. Hopefully, Jess will be on. You may want to avoid this stop during peak times if you're in a rush. read more

Decent sit down place with comfortable seating. The bathrooms are kinda nice but I have some notes. The server was good. The food... I guess you just need to know what to order and be very specific because they cater well to people who are not very adventurous and like a lot of oil/butter. Came here in the late afternoon after an event looking for a nicer experience and wasn't disappointed, but also wasn't impressed. The drinks were fine though! I'm start with the drinks, while I appreciate that they had "not-tails" for only $5 I felt a little ripped off for the limeade I got. It was clearly just a lot of lime juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water. But it wasn't very sweet, not much of an -ade. My friends got the $15 cocktails and liked them but again not very sweet where you expect sweetness. For the food: our table got a variety of things and I would say the things that looked the best were the flatbread and the Cesar wrap. Wings were fine and I tried one that was ordered to be "extra crispy" and it was nice. The beet salad looked decent but I didn't taste it. My friend who ordered a burger was disappointed to discover that they don't put any sauce on the burger. I don't know if that's a standard thing but make sure you order sauce for your burgers! I got the BLT which was advertised in the menu as being on Sourdough bread. Judging from the sandwich I got I don't think I got sourdough.. more like white bread. And for some reason it was drenched in butter. Wish it was just toasted with mayo! This thing was so greasy. The bacon was super thick which I don't really appreciate. Overall the fries were fine, and the truffle fries tasted very strong so definitely good for sharing. The bathrooms are almost nice. The women's room first stall on the left lock was broken and there was no hook and the door is really tall. So I'm trying to hold it shut reaching way up and the lock is not sitting right. I went to a different stall. The nice touch in there is that there's soap and lotion, but there's no paper towels. Just an air hand dryer. I paid $21 plus tip in total for this meal and while I can appreciate the purpose this place serves, I would not come back unless for the flatbread. read more

The Westland - BLT - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Beautiful setting really nice venue. The help didn't really seem very friendly or anxious to help us. Maybe they were just too busy this afternoon. read more

We went to The Westland prior to the BSO concert and all I can say is, Wow! Service by Megan was spectacular and the food selections were excellent. We had the beet salad to start with grilled shrimp, scallops for main course and apple cider bread pudding for dessert. Drinks and coffee were also excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant. Easy walking distance to the BSO after a lively meal. Thanks so much. read more

I've been to alot of bars, and sometimes you go to a place at the right time, with the right bar tender. Mark ran the show, from food To his own detailed cocktails this guy elevated our experience and made it so we will be back to Westland. If you find yourself walking around Boston looking for a cocktail and a great time, stop by Westland and hope our boy Mark is there. read more

Typically this place is terrific. But it's uneven. The food is really good. The service can be sullen and even rude. The last time we were there, our entire order was never put in. Somehow our fault according the waitress. It was pretty shabby treatment. At that point they could have scored goodwill points by comping our drink and salads. Just an apology might have been nice. None was forthcoming. read more

My friend brought me here right before we went to a concert at the Boston Symphony Hall. The interior of the restaurant looks really cool with nice lighting for pictures. We made reservations ahead of time for a group of 5 which was easy to do. We were seated right away and had great service the whole time. I had the lobster roll with a side Caesar salad. Sandwich was really good, nice and buttery, and worth the price, imo. They definitely didn't skimp on the lobster. The salad was good too! Nice and crisp, not wilted at all. Overall, great experience! Great dinner and really made our night with the concert afterwards. Thank you! read more

The Westland - Lobster Roll with a Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We stopped in for dinner and some drinks and the service and drinks were excellent. We sat at the bar, but burgers were excellent and drinks were excellent. May be a new favorite! The bartender and manager were so nice and we will definitely be back! read more

Servers are nice, but service is slow and needs attention to detail (where are the oyster forks)? I ordered a $30 corned beef and cabbage dish (seasonal meal right?) The meat was cold and hard and the dish pretty much lacked any cabbage at all. (I only ate it b/c I was STARVING.) (Plus, I got food poisoning the next morning.) I won't be back. read more

Simple review here. We went to an afternoon performance at Symphony Hall and reserved a table for brunch first due to the convenience of the location. 1)Ambiance: nicely appointed. 2) service: adequate and friendly 3) food: A) we each ordered a cup of tomato soup which were both lukewarm. B)I had a burger with a Caesar Salad on side. Burger was over cooked, Caesar was room temperature, (should have been served cool). C) My wife ordered avocado toast special with egg on top which presented very well BUT she could not cut it with the butter knife provided. She asked for and got a steak knife BUT there were no serrations on it and she struggled to cut the toast ... 4) will I go there again given the opportunity: NOPE 5) The concert at Symphony Hall was amazing.. ONWARD! read more

You know, I kinda liked this place for an easy standby that you can get a seat, with decent bar food and a good choice of drinks. I was at the bar waiting for a friend and went off menu for a basic Manhattan. He kept asking me what whiskey I wanted, I said just the basic Manhattan and didn't spell out "well booze" or whatever one needs to say. He's pointing at the many bottles of rye, bourbon, whiskey and I don't know what's what. I just know I don't want to get killed on some "nicer" booze when I just want a decent Manhattan. Plus I had a vague memory of a friend asking about a certain bourbon a few years ago and ordering a shot with no quick mention from the bartender about how expensive it was (which would be the nice thing to do). Can't remember the price but def. more than $20 and maybe more like $30 something. In any case, we have an app and a sandwich, get the bill and rather than the $15 or $16 I was told it would cost, it was $14 with an $8 surcharge. I thought it was lame and when I asked him, I got flak, "I don't make the prices". No you just hound people to pick a booze knowing it's gonna be a good hunk above the amout of all the other cocktails. Not happy. read more

Stopped by for a drink and some appetizers at the bar with a buddy of mine. Beer selection was good and we ordered the sliders to split with some fries. The sliders were delish and the fries were nice and crispy. The Westland was definitely a quiet scene on a Thursday evening, which was nice for a little unwinding from the week. The bartender was nice, no complaints there and the food came out relatively fast. All was well in Westland. read more

Great vibes. Fun to sit at the bar. Friendly people on either side! Excellent French Gimlet. Very tasty grilled salmon with cauliflower. Much better than I anticipated given the pre-theater rush. I can see why they're always booked! read more

What the heck, this place deserves 6 stars! Had a reservation before the Symphony. We were seated on time at a very nice table. Service was insanely prompt. The drinks were delicious and large! She ordered the BBQ steak and I ordered the veggie burger. The veggie burger was really good, not too heavy, and quite tasty. We both enjoyed the fries that came with our meals. Wish we'd had time for an after-dinner drink, but the symphony called. Lovely place for a quick bite to eat -- highly recommend. read more

Great food, service, and always welcome. The Westland is an old school Italian restaurant. The food is homemade, good portions. A local favorite. read more

As I was wandering around Boston, I stopped in here for a drink and a bite. Our party was seated promptly in a really gorgeous bar/restaurant. It had a cozy feel-dark wood paneling, booths, two bars. Our server was a really nice guy who made a few drink suggestions. Not being from the area, I tried a couple of beers that I'd never had before. I had one of the burgers which was pretty tasty. It was a very enjoyable stop on my tour of Boston. read more

I'm a pretty tolerant person and I rarely ever leave a bad review...but....Stopped in with a friend for a drink before and event at Symphony Hall. Wouldn't do it again. Longgg wait to order a drink at the bar. (ok, willing to overlook, I recognize there are still staffing challenges post pandemic). We ordered one gin and one vodka martini. Pretty standard order. Served in a pretty coupe glass, but it was small and my friends was only about half full. I ordered a dirty martini. Not a hard drink for a bartender. This was the absolute WORST dirty martini I've ever had. Really awful. I should have asked for it to be corrected, but we were short on time...so I let it pass. Went to pay the bill (took me 10 minutes to wave down the bartender...but ok...) Price for 2 martinis...FOURTY NINE DOLLARS!! Yes. You read it right...$49.00!! I did ask if I had been charged for more than two drinks, because the bill was so high. Nope. Confirmed that was the tab for two drinks. Absolutely outrageous! Never never again would I return. read more

Delicious fresh oyster but wine is not fresh It should have been open a few days and is too light-bodied and doesn't have Acidity. read more

The Westland - Oyster - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stopped in here recently before a hockey game. Friends and I had a drink at the bar with this guy drinking a limeade as I turn red when I drink alcohol. Didn't have a chance to eat dinner but I can say the service was great. Extremely friendly bartender and very attentive. read more

BE CAREFUL ABOUT DRINKING HERE!! Hi everyone, I hate having to write this kind of a review, but I want to make sure everyone is staying safe, especially given what's been happening in Boston recently. I went on a date here this month and something happened with my drink. Nothing about the bar seemed out of place or sketchy at first. We started chatting with a lady sitting next to us, who seemed like a regular (she knew the bartender by name). I went to use the bathroom and while I was gone, the woman sitting next to us encouraged my date to put more liquor in my drink and the bartender told him that he would supply it if my date wanted. They could have been joking, but it really scares me that the bartender was in on something like this. Given the rise of peoples' drinks being drugged, I feel like if they were able to suggest it so nonchalantly, it may have already happened on a few occasions or could easily happen again, perhaps even with substances worse than liquor. Be careful about drinking here, especially if you're female/queer and aren't with people you know!! read more

The only reason I am giving this restaurant one star is because the ambience was nice and the service was pretty good - very friendly and efficient. As for food, I give this a zero. The menu looks good but we were disappointed with every single thing we ordered except for the wine and the ginger ale. The brussel sprouts were crispy but there was no hint of cilantro or mint as in the description. The calamari was over cooked. There was no crab to be found in the crab cakes and the "risotto" was really just rice. The striped bass was underwhelming. The desserts tasted like they had been purchased last week, frozen and then thawed. This was an expensive faux pas on my part. Should have done more investigation before eating here. I hope the show at Symphony Hall can save this night. read more

Horrible experience this afternoon here . 1 hour to get our drink. 45 min to put our food order in . Surly slow moving waitress . I don't usually complain but save your money . read more

I really liked this place. I got sliders and they were very good. The service was good as well,and the ambiance is very nice. Classic pub,I'd say! It's also quite large,so I imagine it would be good for large groups. It is also very close to Symphony Hall. read more

We were greeted by the friendly host who was being very helpful in finding us a seat at the bar on a busy Saturday night and then suddenly hooked us up with a table for 2! The atmosphere was nice and our server was prompt but the reason I won't be returning was the food portion. My partner and I are average size adults but the portions were small! When I said to our server, I'm sorry I know this is backwards...she finished my sentence and said, you want an appetizer? Almost like she's heard it before. Real shame especially for the prices we paid. read more

This was my first time dining at The Westland & everything was amazing! I was seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon & had the best brunch I could ask for! Eggs Benedict with a Boston Proper cocktail. The perfect way to spend a #SundayFunday! read more

The Westland - Boston Proper Cocktail ($9) - Sparkling Rosé, housemade white peach cordial, Aperol, grapes - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Delicious dinner for four. We had the chicken, salmon, brisket Mac and tuna poke- all outstanding Service was a little slow for an uncrowded night. I wish they served our drinks and water quickly. Our food arrived quickly ! Ambiance. Pretty bar area. Dining room needs either table cloths or flowers or something. It was bland compared to the bar area. Classic looking bar 5 stars bec food was so good read more

3.25 is the correct rating Ok - we went there at 11:30 on a Sunday morning for brunch - 3 seated tables in the restaurant and staffed in the front of the house with a bartender and waitress - so going to cut them some slack for poor service (indifferent waitress and loud music that was left loud after we asked to turn it down) Again, Sunday morning, trying to get into the swing of things - I'll judge their service fairly if I come back at 6 pm on a Friday night. Soooo - 3.25 rating is strictly on the food Firstly, the Westland omelet was a real 5 - lobster, spinach, caramelized onions - super delish. Wasn't sure if lobster would work well in an omelet - it does and they did Unfortunately, rest of food we had went downhill after that - small portion on "not terrible" accompanying home fries with the omelet, but the "Avocado toast" was terrible. Basically guacamole on a soggy Belgian waffle - not good Pricing was not bad, atmosphere was professional but lacking in soul. However, I'd give them a second chance on an evening and try some other dishes - it's a 3.25 with potential read more

Gorgeous interior, it's much bigger than it looks from outside. Everything was very clear & well design. Service was attentive & friendly. Menu had a wide range of choices, but the fig flatbread wasn't anything special. Overall would recommend! read more

I am so happy and fortunate to call this my neighborhood bar. The vibes are immaculate, the vittles are fantastic, and the folks are great here. We came here on a rainy Saturday night and had a great time. Our waitress, Summer, was awesome and kept the drinks flowing and kept us in great spirits. The Huntress is a delicious drink - my friends enjoyed the Lawless Skies and Ghost Tears immensely, too. For food, would recommend the parmesan truffle fries, Cajun chicken pasta, and mushroom gnocchi. Absolutely phenomenal nibbles. The space is huge and comfy and it's perfect for a low-key night out. Definitely come visit if you're in the area. read more