La fabrica is such a fun vibe! Whether you're here for food, drinks or the dancing. They have live…read moremusic in the front, where it's open salsa night. We grabbed dinner before salsa / bachata. We split a bunch of food. The short ribs Mofongo was the star. I've been here many times and I always get the Mofongo. We also got some ceviche which we ate before any photos could be taken. We spent around $60 for two people, which in this economy is a steal! Then the live music to top off the night. Chef's kiss.

Food was okay, nothing really stood out. The chips for the ceviche were ridiculously hard…read more The place is really cute and the decor for the theme were on point (plus points to the bad bunny mural).

Came here for the St. Patrick's Day festivities. Bought a ticket for the 5 pm show and was…read moreinitially displeased with the reduced menu options (no "regular" shepherds pie). That said, I found happiness with the corned beef and cabbage; specifically the corned beef and the carrots. They were top notch. Excellent venue for intimate music and an awesome craft beer selection.

The Burren is a neighborhood institution, as well as supposedly the most romantic spot in…read moreSomerville for all the first dates and meet-cutes it's hosted. Seriously. Boston.com dubbed it the "Love Pub" (the article is a hoot and, for once, not hidden behind a paywall). When we went in early February, the Burren was indeed decked out in its best Valentine's Day finery, with on-theme drink specials. The wooden benches were not super comfortable. The food is your standard bar/pub options with an Irish twist (beef Guinness stew, shepherd pie), and come in various shades of fried battered gold. We went with the basket of fries, which I loved - perfect wedge shape, nice crispiness - though the Brussel sprouts were so doused in sauce that I couldn't discern any other flavor. There's a front bar area and a back with live music. Overall, it's a dive bar fit for any number of occasions but, if you're coming by car on Fri-Sat, highly recommend coming early so you can find a spot in this neighborhood. There are some parking lots on Grove as well as metered options further down Elm.

After a couple of initial hiccups, Jonas, one of the managers, was unbelievably attentive. He…read moresingle-handedly made sure we had a wonderful experience, even catering to complex food allergies. We couldn't have asked for a better evening!

We got food from the hot bar, where you fill your plate and they weigh it to determine the price…read more There's a wide variety of options to choose from, including different rices, potato salad, and other entrées. After picking your sides, you choose from sliced fresh meats, which are added to your plate. Once everything is selected, your plate is weighed and you pay based on the weight. If you're dining in, you can then sit down with your plate and order drinks. If you're doing takeout, you simply take your box to go. The food was tasty overall, and the meats were definitely the highlight. I wasn't as impressed with the hot bar items--they were just okay--but we did go later in the day, which may have affected freshness. Overall, it was a nice meal and a good introduction to Brazilian food. We also noticed they have a bar area with TVs that looked really nice, though I'm not sure if food from the buffet is allowed in that section.

So far, we've been waiting for an hour and still no drinks or food. More to come... after we…read moreactually get some service. OK, 1 hour and 10 minutes after being seated, I got my second choice drink (The could NOT make me a Bloody Mary‼). Still no food. The couple directly ahead of us finished with their dessert. :-( A new server just confirmed that our order was sent to the kitchen 65 minutes ago. 7:45 PM Reservation 7:50 PM Seated 9:27 PM We walked out‼ The first time in my 64 years that I have ever walked out of a restaurant (we did not pay for the one drink or appetizers we eventually received). Enough said.

What a fun place! I went to a cabaret at dbar this fall and it was such a blast, made all the…read morebetter by the great venue, kind staff, and delicious food. The outside of the restaurant-turned-club does look like its dive bar predecessor, but the inside is dark, classy, and cozy - with a good dose of flashy lights and bling after dark. Since it was a special event as part of the "dbarLIVE" series, we had to make reservations a few weeks in advance on Open Table -- no cover or minimum for the reservation. We had a table of 6 that eventually crammed 8 together in a booth right next to the stage and bar areas. I worried we'd be blasted by the speakers and lights, but the acoustics were robust but well balanced. Our server was great and had good recommendations for drinks and food. Both menus have a ton of options without being too overwhelming. I was especially impressed by how the staff expertly wove in and out of the tables and remained attentive during the performances. I am a slow drinker so I just got The Saint, which I would definitely recommend even though I don't usually get whiskey-based cocktails. (The Tall Man, who does love whiskey, also enjoyed it.) I had already eaten dinner, so I shared the Vietnamese fries and tuna ceviche with a friend. The fries did not quite hit home for me. I enjoy all of those flavors individually, but it ended up being too heavy with the sauces, and the fries got soggy in a way that wasn't that pleasant. (I do like poutine, so go figure.) I really enjoyed the freshness, flavors, and texture combinations of the ceviche, though. The winner of the night was the lemon tart by far -- smoky torched gooey meringue on a perfectly tart lemon filling and biscuit base. Definitely full of gluten and dairy but very worth the indulgence! I'd love to come back for a regular dinner here and would definitely return for a special event too. Parking in the lot is limited, but there's a good amount of street parking.

This is a great place for after work and for families. Loads of TV around the place and a fine…read moreselection of craft beers on tap. Tip: they offer an extra large large glass that is good value for money.

Just finished lunch here at the bar at Kings. We were walking around in the area having checked out…read moreSnowport and then came in here to warm up after being in the cold outside. Hosts were friendly and we looked around the bowling and pool area and games arcade. Looks fun and a few people playing. We decided to eat here before heading over to the movie theater next door at Alamo. Sat at the bar - the bartender Kyle was very nice. Very friendly and great service. I ordered my usual water with lemon. For food I ordered the California wrap and was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was with the warm falafel and the crunchy veggies- cucumbers and avocado aioli. Yummy! The waffle fries were really good too crunchy crispy on the outside soft on inside very flavorful seasoning. Yummy! Hubs got the pretzel and thought it was ok. It was huge and he finished the whole thing! I only ate half of my wrap as I wasn't super hungry having already eaten a small gumbo soup and half a Nutella strawberry banana waffle at the Snowport. Got the leftovers to go. Off we went to the Alamo to watch Sonic 3 matinee show! Will return to try the games sometime. Fun place!

Club Cafe's motto is "Dine, Drink, Dance" and I grabbed a quick dinner here with a friend after a…read moreCeltics game. We were able to get a table, even though dinner service was going to be ending soon, so we were appreciative. Our waitress was very friendly. I ordered the corned beef reuben egg rolls, which had a great mixture of corned beef, cabbage, and swiss cheese inside the crispy shell, with thousand island dressing to dip. It hit the spot! Club Cafe also has a number of other things it offers, including the Napoleon Cabaret Lounge and the Moonshine nightclub and performance space. There's drag brunches and bingos. So much going on and I look forward to checking back in at Club Cafe soon.

Wow! What a fun and delicious experience. We went to Club Café as a friend recommended the…read moremusicians performing on this particular night. The jazz was fantastic as was the meal and service. The house salad (sorry, no pic) was good for sharing and had fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber) with blue cheese crumbles and tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. We moved onto two entrees recommended by our server. The pork chop entree was accompanied by sweet potatoes and a light gravy and perfectly steamed, seasoned green beans. The pork chop was very lean and filling! The server specifically called out the chicken piccata as the most flavorful in the city. That's a tall order to fill in a city with the North End. The entree here is definitely in the top tier with strong flavors joining the chicken and linguine in a custom white wine butter sauce with diced tomatoes, capers, and lots of garlic. Yummmmmmmmm! We also got a glass of the sangria (it's summer), which was flavorful and served with a wedge of orange and a cherry. This is a good date night spot. Reservations recommended (available online). Be sure to select the Napoleon room if you are coming to enjoy the live music.

I recently had a surprise 75th birthday celebration for my wife with about 50 guests. Everything…read moreabout the event was wonderful - the setting [the garden room], the food, the service and the staff. I highly recommend them for any event you may have. Jophn OKeefe

We had a phenomenal night of drinks, food, and legendary musicians at The Bull Run, Shirley, MA…read more(Apr 2026)! Their huge 275-seat event space was packed at tables for 4 to 8, for the two 1-hour sets of Live Dead & Brothers Band, an Allman Brothers - Grateful Dead group of legacy musicians from those bands and families!!! An authentic rockin' performance! They opened hot, with Feelin' Alright and Truckin', and ended hot with Midnight Rider, Ramblin' Man, and Jessica, with around 14 more between. The acoustics were excellent at our table, and we also took up our share of the crowded dance area :-) Their tour continues at least through Dec 2026. Our tickets were about $50 each. Service was fast and friendly, and they let us pull up one more chair for our group of nine. You can get crafted beers and cocktails. We settled in with ice cold regional beers, which honestly are just as distinctive as fancy craft beers. We got some food to share off their "concert menu", too. An entrée-size dish of rich creamy homemade Mac & Cheese, made with tasty aged Grafton Cheddar, soft slightly-al-dente curly Cavatappi pasta tubes, not-overcooked green beans, as i recall, crisply crusted with lightly-maple breadcrumbs. Very flavorful and satisfying. A sweet fresh bright Autumn Salad of greens, pecans, and bright beets, in tart vinaigrette. And juicy "Bull Run Classic" burgers with crisp lettuce, tasty firm tomato, mildly-sharp red onion, and, for one of them, an add-on of rich cheddar, all on a cloud-like brioche bun. They do ask for $20 per person food/beverage minimum for all shows, essentially an entree or a couple beverages each. That's about what we had planned to order anyway :-) This place knocked us out with their dedication to farm-to-table ingredients, sourced from more than 25 regional farms named on the dinner menu. We've never seem such an extensive list of the actual sources. Very cool! The Bull Run has been a tavern since 1741, named after the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, (or in another version, named for a brawl in the tavern at the same time :-), and has been run by the Guercios extended-family since 1946. It was a stop on the stagecoach route and a gathering place for the Revolutionary war. We loved the original wood, structure, and décor. The fireplaces were lovely. It's a huge venue. Bull Run has live music every week, and they're open Wed-Sun, but watch their schedule because dates vary, sometimes one day that week, sometimes all four! This show was in their 275-seat room. There's at least one larger room for around 400. Theres a little parking along Rt 2A, and much more out back across the covered bridge. Dont be put off by the rustic exterior. We loved this legendary performance at a legendary restaurant!

A Malden staple! It's not super fancy, and there tons of locals, but how cool to see a younger…read morecrowd / which is different when I was growing up! The food is so good! Burgers are juicy and the salads are fresh. TONS of seating and close to other places in Malden center. Service is amazing, and it's pretty clean for what it is. I'm so happy this place is still open and doing well.

I couldn't lean on the bar or put my phone down on the bar coz it was dirty. I had to push dirty…read moreglasses aside to make space for my drink which I waited to order while the bartender flirted with a guy for 15 mins straight.. but she did show up in front of me and not say a word while staring at me hoping my face would speak out my order.. I said totios soda lime please.. she made my drink and put it in front of me and walked away, I'm guessing she's had a rough day but suddenly I'm supposed to have a poor experience coz she had a bad day... but then I noticed everyone were treated similarly while she continued having a frown on her face. I overheard people contemplating tipping. But maybe the problem is deeper.. maybe she's used to making tip money regardless of the service provided.. Owners please look at the cameras from Sunday night and help your Sunday night bartender find a better different career path