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Whole Hog Cafe

3.7 (161 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Brian M.

My visit to Whole Hog Cafe in Medford was just okay. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly, but the food was a bit disappointing. The brisket and ribs were served cold, which took away from the overall barbecue experience. The chicken strips were also underwhelming and reminded my daughter of a McDonald's chicken nugget than a restaurant barbecue item. The sides were decent, and the variety of sauces was a nice touch, but the main meats simply didn't meet expectations. It wasn't a terrible meal, but it wasn't memorable enough that I'd be in a rush to return.

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Abigail g.

I just love this place. Multiple sauces to choose from. Delicious brisket. Great, large chicken wings. Fast Service. Can't ask for more

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Susan S.

The great American BBQ was nowhere to be found tonight as we visited Whole Hogg Cafe. I had high expectations for a tender, juicy bite of perfectly sauced brisket, but it was not to be. I was a little disappointed at the brisket. Our group of nine was comfortably seated at the communal picnic tables in the heated outdoor space. I ordered what might be considered the standard fare in most BBQ joints, a Two Meat Combo with cole slaw, a green side salad and cornbread. My brisket was not as juicy as it may have been earlier in the day, so I slathered on their spicy sauce which was delicious. The meat had a nice flavor despite being slightly dry to the chew. My pulled chicken was tender, juicy and very delicious. We ordered at the counter and carried out to the picnic tables. Several in our party purchased beer from the neighboring brewery establishment, but I did not.

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Raymond J.

You are really relying on sauce when your eating the food, which unfortunately means it's a tad bland. Bunch of kind young ladies working around the shop. Decor looks very millennial inspired. Got the platter of 3 ribs, brisket, and jalapeño cheddar sausage. For $23 it filled up but left a lot to be desired. By the time I finished eating the Mac and cheese and potato salad the brisket was cold and rubbery. Corn bread was dry. Have had better experiences in the past so will try them again in the future.

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Quality has gone way down hill while prices keep on rising. Much better options on Main Street and will not be back.

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We got the pulled chicken sandwiches , found a piece of plastic in one of them . Yuck

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Hubby and I went for date night - food was delicious! We sat outside and enjoyed the different bbq sauces! Would go again!

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The service was super quick. The combo platter is the way to go. I recommend grabbing to go and taking it to one of the local breweries.

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Rustic Grille

3.9(86 reviews)
2.0 mi
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Rustic Grille is one of those places that keeps you coming back. The menu is absolutely massive, so…read moreI swear I read it five times every visit before deciding what to order. One thing you have to do is ask about the homemade soups. They rotate through around 200 different recipes throughout the year, and every one I've tried has been outstanding. If the tortellini soup is available, don't even think twice--order it. It's that good. This visit I went with the three burger sliders and fries for $11, and it was another winner. The sliders were juicy, cooked perfectly, and the fries reminded me of crispy boardwalk fries. Simple, but done right. They also have an incredible selection of sandwiches, so there's something for just about everyone. During COVID, Rustic Grille was one of the places our family relied on for great takeout meals, and they've been consistently excellent ever since. The staff and waitresses are always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. If you're looking for a local spot with great food, huge portions of variety, and some of the best homemade soups around, Rustic Grille deserves a visit.

Meh, at best. Ordered lasagna while my girlfriend ordered a veggie sandwich. She asked for it to be…read moreroasted, it was not. Probably because they were late bringing everything out. I had to wait 20 minutes to get my salad and even longer for the bread after several reminders. When my lasagna finally came out, it was covered with cheese. Now I love cheese but not when it is the main ingredient. Best part of the meal was the bread and that was plain at nest.

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Front area from the booth seat area

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4.2(147 reviews)
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okay quick run down! great place!! they have indoor and outdoor seating. we brought two dogs and…read morethey happily gave us seating on the patio and offered to give our dogs water. staff was very friendly and helpful. Free Chips & Salsa: comes as a free starter. the green sauce is my favorite. the chips do have some beans on them. Tortilla Soup: very good. me and my sister split this. for the price and size, i'd say very worth it. Appetizer Sampler: included corn, empanadas, queso, nachos, pico and guac. everything on this platter was great! if you have a party willing to share, I think this is very worth it for the amount, variety, and price. Cheese Enchiladas: I get the verde sauce. came with three enchiladas. definitely enough for one person. very good and typical enchilada. Definitely get the horchata if you go. also the place is BYOB.

Ambiance is nice with a warm, cozy feel. Stopped in on a slightly busy night, and seated fairly…read morequickly. Provided complimentary chips with two options of salsa. Ordered Carne Asada. Waited a VERY long time and noticed a few other tables around that arrived before us, but one table was visited by someone who seemed to be a manager. She was polite to them, but did not approach our table. After about an hour the meal arrived before the tables around us. The menu stated that my dish came with jalapeño and chimichurri, but they were missing. Brought this to waitress' attention and she said that was not accurate. Grabbed a menu to show her and she said that "it was an old menu and we don't include those items and I'll tell the manager for you." The waitress never offered a compliment to these missing items and I never heard from a manager. The price was above average, the food quality and flavor missed the mark, and service was dismissive.

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Braddock's

3.8(282 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Exceptional food and excellent service!…read more The French fries are insanely good as is everything

I wish I had taken pictures but I really wasn't thinking I was going to write this at the time. It…read morewas only after the whole meal was over, and realizing that it was utterly awful that I felt directed to share my experience. My boyfriend and I sat in the bar area for a quick lunch on Friday. It was busy but not overly so. I got a drink that was decent. The service was also good but that's where the positives end. For a starter we tried the Hamachi Crudo. What came to the table was far from acceptable. Large hunks of tuna, some pieces with the white part of the skin still attached. It just looked botched. Bloodline and different sized pieces. You couldn't chew the white part so we had to cut it off. Then when we tried to eat it, it was full of pin bones. We picked out 4 pieces with bone. No real sauce on the plate. No flavor other than the chilis that were placed on top. One of the worst things I've ever been served. When our entrees came out first off, the French fries that we paid extra for were spare. My chicken avocado wrap tasted like nothing. It didn't have much chicken, I didn't notice any of the cheese or avocado ranch that was supposed to be on it. It was full of shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. My BF said his turkey sandwich had no taste either and he wasn't sure it had what it said it should have on it. Very little turkey, undercooked, limp bacon and bread he said that was stale. Walking away we were just shocked. A bad course is one thing but every dish was just abysmal. You know it's bad when the people that were dining next to you grab you outside to see if your meal was as bad as theirs. I know, I should have shared by displeasure with staff but I'm so uncomfortable doing that. I don't need places to be perfect, I understand businesses have off days but this was a train off it's tracks kinda meal. I really hope Braddocks turns this around. But we will not be back.

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INTERNATIONAL CHEESE BOARD

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Mezeh

4.0(49 reviews)
6.6 mi

I've had Mezeh once before (a very long time ago) and for some reason it didn't leave a very…read morelasting impression on me - but we were looking to grab a quick lunch and Mezeh was in a shopping plaza where we were so I decided to grab some. Walking in the restaurant wasn't busy at all and it was pristine. There were plenty open tables and no line so I was able to order quickly at with ease. All of the toppings for the bowls looked delicious and absolutely fresh so I made my own concoction with chicken schwarma, super greens, brown rice and literally 10 other toppings including lentils, tzatziki, cucumber salad, olives, couscous and a partridge in a pear tree lol. Soooooo many options all delicious. They also make their crispy pita chips to order so I added a portion to my meal and happily waited the 2-3 minutes for them to be dropped and fried to the perfect golden crispy consistency. I also got the cucumber mint refresher which was sugar free and refreshing! My entire meal was delicious and I'm honestly thinking about the next time I'll be able to go back because it was not just a yummy lunch but pretty healthy overall minus those pita chips ;) Oh and the customer service was wonderful as well.

Although not my favorite fare, free is free and Mezeh was today's drug rep lunch (yes, I'm happily…read morespoiled). I eat pretty plainly, so I only had rice with some chicken and a "glob" of hummus. (There were MANY other toppings!) I wasn't t crazy about the chicken seasoning and it kept repeating on me. Again though, not my favorite fare no matter where from. The chicken I had was very tender; the rice was cooked perfectly. I wont be a patron here, but if you like Mediterranean food, you'll probably love this place!

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Whole Hog Cafe - bbq - Updated October 2026

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