We found this place completely by accident after a serious craving for comfort food, and wow... what a find! We were in the mood for chicken pot pie, and the restaurant at Winthrop Arms absolutely delivered. The portions are huge, the food is clearly made with care, and the restaurant has such a warm, cozy atmosphere. We started with the mac and cheese, and it was one of the best we've had--super creamy, cheesy, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. Then came the chicken pot pies. They were piping hot, packed with tender chicken and veggies, and wrapped in a perfectly flaky crust. They also came with creamy mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and fresh bread, which made the whole meal feel like the ultimate comfort food feast. Everything was delicious. What really stood out, though, was the service. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly and welcoming, and they made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. We're from Los Angeles, and this is one of those places we'll be thinking about long after our trip. The next time we're in Boston, we'll absolutely be back. If you're looking for classic comfort food done right, don't skip this place! read more

Winthrop Arms Restaurant - The world class pot pie and mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

My husband and I decided to come here for dinner as soon as we gotten to the Hotel . We were thankful that we were able to still have dinner even though they closed at 9pm and it was minutes from closing. The guy who told us its okay we can sit you was very nice. The only thing that I didnt care for was that they had Ritz for crackers. They did have nice warm bread with butter. I decided to get their famous chicken pot pie which was very very delicious. It came with a side of potatoes. My husband decided to get the Haddock , along with zucchini and carrots which was very tasty. Then we decided to get a side of mac and cheese with bacon which was very good too. When we received the bill we were shocked that the prices were not bad at all. It was actually pretty decent. I wouls highly recommend coming here and checking them out. read more

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The restaurant itself is a charming throwback to the 1920s. Blue booth seating, rich mahogany trim, vintage windows, exposed ceiling beams, and other period details create a warm and inviting atmosphere with plenty of historic character. Our pleasant and attentive waiter reviewed the menu and daily specials with us. We were also told that the restaurant remains well known for its classic chicken pot pies. We ordered: * Two Doc's Chicken Pot Pies with mashed potatoes ($22 each) * One Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner ($25) Our meals arrived in about ten minutes, and my first impression was the generous portion sizes. The Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner wasn't just a lunch; it was lunch and dinner. The turkey was moist and tender, and the mashed potatoes were well prepared, flavorful without being overly seasoned. The chicken pot pies were equally impressive. They were large, topped with a classic flaky crust, and absolutely delicious. Next time, I suspect all three of us will be ordering the pot pie. Overall, we had a wonderful lunch and look forward to returning. Good food, attentive service, generous portions, and a beautiful historic setting make the Winthrop Arms a place well worth visiting. read more

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There are a few adjectives that come to mind when it comes to the Winthrop Arms: Delicious food, consistent ly good, affable waitstaff and relaxing ambiance. When it comes to Prime Rib, the Arms is the best bar none. I've had Prime Rib all over the US and thoughout Europe and the Winthrop Arms outshines them all. Lucky for me I live only a few miles from the Arms but I would travel an hour for this meal. In addition to the Prime Rib, the Mac and cheese is out of this world as is their Chicken Pot Pie affectionately called Doc Pies. We occasionally take them home. My wife also sales the veal is amazing. Visiting the Winthrop Arms is coming home for me. It reminds me of the movie Somewhere in Time w Christopher Reeves. The Oak panel wall decor of The Arms is timeless and if you don't look out the window to see the cars, u can easily go back in time to the 40s and 50s. read more

Winthrop Arms Restaurant - Rare Prime rib, mashed potatoes and broccoli. - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

This place is just full of Winthrop loyalty and royalty. It feels like walking into the past when you enter.. They bring you cheese and crackers. The waiters are never overly friendly if they don't know you but that makes it very Winthrop. The food may need some salt but the Mac and cheese, pot pie, and the flint stone prime rib are great. It's a good place with lots of history. read more

Visiting my clan in Winthrop, we bellied up to the bar for some appetizers. Our first selection of ravioli was not available, so we chose scallops wrapped in bacon and coconut shrimp. Both were so good, we ordered a second order of the shrimp as we had devoured the first so quickly. Service was affable, but a bit slow considering there were only three other customers when we entered. Football was on the TVs, and we asked to turn them down because of the echo. When we did the other customers chimed in with approval, whew! Always a great stop on my return journeys. read more

I was at Winthrop Arms Thursday night for my WINARC bowling banquet. The atmosphere was great, and the waitresses did a great job taking everyone's orders. I had the steak tips with French fries and onion rings; it was delicious. read more

I had a butter wrapper in my meal, told the waitress. Nothing was rectified, I won't be back- sad. Never had an issue before. Obviously they combine dirty and clean dishes. Take your chances! read more

Been going to the Arms for years. Got takeout tonight and was so disappointed. Ordered two burgers both medium well. Both came rare. One was supposed to have grilled onions, came with none. Also ordered a chicken sandwich with mayo and cheese and instead received a chicken caprese. This has happened more than once with takeout orders. Hoping that management reads these reviews and takes steps for improvement! read more

My husband I had dinner at Winthrop Arms last night. We both started with martinis at the bar. The bar is beautiful and the martinis are exceptional. We made our way to the dining room where we started with coconut shrimp and scallops in bacon, excellent, both served very hot. The bacon was so crisp the scallops were plump and delicious. I had the baked stuffed shrimp the shrimp were cooked perfectly, they also have the best mashed potatoes. My husband had the steak tips, They were plentiful and very flavorful. Our server was knowledgeable and great. My only complaint is the lighting in the dining room is a bit too bright but it still was a perfect evening. We look forward to returning very soon. read more

Tasty meals with good portion sizes. Nice atmosphere, really like the traditional wood all around. One constructive suggestion: Truly needs more Gluten Free options for dishes. And, the staff friendly, polite and professional. read more

We stayed here while visiting Salem from Arizona for my 40th. Everything was perfect. Staff were warm and friendly, rooms were spacious and spotless, food was incredible. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in the Boston area. We plan to come back and won't even look at other options. read more

The food is great, the Service is great and the Ambiance is very good good for special guests

My husband and I have heard good things about this place and finally decided to try it and I'm thankful we did. We started out with ritz crackers along with a pub cheese, and then we received a fresh loaf of bread with butter! All for free to start. We order drinks and my martini came alongside a mini pour of the extra. We had potato wedges and meatballs which were amazing, and then we split the lobster pie with spinach and mashed potatoes. Everything was amazing. The service was great (I was even able to call an hour ahead for a reservation) and it was a little loud early on from kids but it quieted down half way through the meal. Prices are completely reasonable! We will definitely be back! read more

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Jen the waitress at Winthrop Arms is very sweet and assertive and friendly. She has excellent customer service skills and on top of things. I Highly recommend her as a waitress. Thank you read more

I'm not really sure how to rate this experience, but I decided on 4 stars because our waiter who served us outside deserves 10 stars, and the food was great as always. Unfortunately, I can't give the overall experience 5 stars due to a horrible situation with a racist couple sitting next to us, and the owner, who gave them a free meal after they berated the waiter. I'd like to give the owner the benefit of the doubt and hope that he didn't have the full story when he went outside and gave the rude couple a free meal (a meal of expensive cocktails and lobster) after they yelled at the poor waiter for the "cold food." Mind you, we were sitting outside on an evening that got pretty chilly--what do you expect to happen to your food? The worst part was the racism, however, and watching that be met with a free meal. This horrible couple felt entitled enough to yell, "Do you even speak English?" to the waiter, who was just trying to help them. We were all in shock, and when we saw the owner come out, we fully expected the couple to be told to leave. As mentioned, they unfortunately didn't only get to stay, but their meal was comped, and they continued to have more food brought out. We didn't hear everything the owner said to the couple, but we did hear him say, "We want you to enjoy your meal." Seriously? It was also really not okay that the waiter who was just met with bigotry had to keep waiting on these people for the rest of the night. They tried to apologize to him, because I guess they felt satisfied with their free meal... All of this to say, I've been coming to the Arms since I was a kid, and I've always loved it here. But after what I witnessed, I left feeling disappointed and honestly pretty shaken. No one (especially not a hardworking member of your staff) should have to endure that kind of abuse, let alone continue serving the people responsible. If the owner is reading this, I sincerely hope that couple is never welcomed back, and more importantly, that a real apology was given to the waiter who was forced to carry on with grace after being treated so horribly. read more

Very disappointed after hearing, they had the best chicken pot pie around, which was not my experience. It was a little dry on the inside. And I like a chicken pot pie with an all around crust, not just one on the top. Ordered the potato skins to begin with and they were just 6 sticks with some melted cheese in middle. , it looks like the same stuff they give you to put on the crackers.Just microwaved and poured over the potatoes. read more

Last night for date night, my hunny and I went to Winthrop Arms Hotel & Restaurant for dinner- we hadn't been there in a while! On Thursday's, they have $1.25 oysters; they were quite small (it's difficult to tell from the pic), but they were fresh & delicious! Typically when I go out to dinner I'll order a seafood entree, but people always rave about Doc's chicken pot pie, so my curiousity got the best of me and I ordered it. It was SO good! It doesn't necessarily look like a big portion, but it really was- I took most of it home! The mashed potatoes that came with it were quite good, but still not as good as my late mother's (nothing beats hers IMO). This is TRUE comfort food for sure, and I'd definitely get this again! My hunny had the lobster pasta that was on special- the portion was good, there was plenty of lobster in it, and the flavor was great. The only problem with it was that it was quite evident that the lobster meat had been previously frozen. Once lobster meat has been frozen, it changes its texture (not for the better by any means), and that was clearly the case here. Cocktails (not pictured): He had a blueberry martini, and I the lemon drop martini- both were great! Service: Our server was very friendly, but a bit slow considering the place wasn't really busy at the time we were there. Thankfully, we weren't in any big rush, so it wasn't a big deal. Cleanliness: Generally speaking, everything was well kept. I judge a lot of the cleanliness by how well the bathroom is kept, but I didn't use it, so I can't speak to that. Ambiance: It's simple but I like it! It's also nice to be able to smell the ocean air as you come in and out of there- heavenly! Summary: It's definitely a place to go, and we'll certainly be back! read more

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Avoid if You Value Your Sanity! I've been to this restaurant multiple times, but after my recent experience with the hostess Emma, it was clear that "hospitality" was not part of her vocabulary. No smile, no greeting, just a cold, "How many?" Okay, Emma, we're here to eat, not to get interrogated, then when we asked if we could wait at the bar for a table, she stared at us and said nothing. After an awkward silence, she muttered something about "maybe" and proceeded to shuffle away. We ended up waiting 20 minutes watching her chat with the kitchen staff about who knows what instead of acknowledging us. Once we were finally seated, she plopped our menus on the table as if they were an afterthought and didn't even ask if we needed anything else. It felt like she was doing us a "huge favor" by letting us sit down. To top it off, when we left, she barely looked up from her phone to say goodbye. Emma clearly has better things to do than work here, so do yourself a favor--avoid this place if you don't want your dining experience ruined by a hostess who could use a crash course in basic human decency. Emma, if you're reading this: maybe try smiling next time? Or, I don't know, acknowledging that your job is to make people feel welcome? Her boss (Casey if I am not mistaken), if you're reading this: she's going to cost you your business... 1 star - and that's only because I can't give zero. read more

Cozy place - just what I was looking for while visiting Winthrop and dining alone. The service excellent while not being overly attentive (a pet peeve when I'm eating alone - like if I wanted company I'd have it) Any way - the food was excellent. I didn't have room to try everything I wanted so I am going to have to go back and lucky me - they have a st Patty's day dinner! I had the quahog with bacon - simply divine. I ordered a spicy margarita priced at $13 on the menu but was $15 on my bill. No biggie but check your tab read more

Winthrop Arms Restaurant - Quahog topped with bacon! Looks smaller in photo. This is delish and filling!! - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

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We had not been for years and we were pleasantly surprised when we went back! The atmosphere, the service, the food, everything was lovely. My husband got prime rib. I got baked haddock. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious. Will definitely go back. read more

Nico was an excellent waiter. He was very professional, and very nice. Excellent customer service skills and very attentive to detail and attentive to the tables needs. We highly recommend him. Keep up the good work! read more

We had a good night at the arms. We had a young waitress who was kind and attentive. We get cheese and ritz to start for free and it was delish. Then, we ordered watermelon margaritas and WOW- they were unreal. I will be back specifically for this and our appetizer, the buffalo cauliflower. It was crispy, had a good sauce that wasn't too salty, and had HUGE pieces with a good side sauce. I got the lobster 3 ways and it was pretty good, the scallops were delicious but the lobster was quite over cooked. I got it with spinach and lemon rice and broccoli- both were very good and the rice was HUGE! My friend got the steak tips and they were flavorful and cooked to her liking. read more

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The Winthrop Arms is an Old-ie, but Good-ie! My wife and I love coming in here for the martinis but sometimes we dine in as well and the food is outstanding. You really get a lot of food for the money too which is always nice in today's economy. The vibe is definitely older with the classic leather booth seating and bread and butter served with the menu. I never leave here hungry! The variety is always great as well - I suggest any of their steak dishes or the chicken cooked under a brick! As always the service was great as well. read more

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Such amazing food, service and vibes. Every time we go it's a spot for locals and visitors alike.

It was my mother's 94th birthday and her request was to have lunch at Winthrop Arms. We started off with a few appetizers- Fried Calamari- which I'll rate a solid 10 - Stuffed Mushrooms- solid 8- Coconut Shrimp- solid 10 and a side of meatballs- solid 4.5 not so tasty. Brother, Al , mother, and myself had the Turkey Dinner, Solid 9- my two nephews had a pasta and Lobster Dish that looked and smelled amazing- they rated it a solid 8.5, my sister in law had a cheeseburger that she ordered medium well when it arrived it was cooked medium rare and the taste, to salty. That wasn't a big hit, sadly, for her. We ordered a strawberry shortcake for dessert - the biscuit was stale but the Ice cream, strawberries and whip cream were delicious. Would we go back? Absolutely. On a whole it was very good. read more

I was Part of a 8 person party and ever since I was invited to be part of this group and I was eyeballing the Chicken parm on the menu online. Until during one of the waitress' uncommon visits to the table showed us the Special . A prime Rib Special $39.99 comes with a potato and a salad. I should have braced myself for further disappointment because among the options for dressing.... My favorite (Ranch) was not an option. I had to settle for peppercorn that came in a container with three drops in it. And on top of that , the cherry tomatoes were rotten. For the Main event my prime rib they told me that only the end piece was left . I agreed to have it. Only to have it served to me extremely grey and burnt. Not a single drop of blood in the meat whatsoever. And on the side, potato wedges.... also overcooked to hell. So over cooked all the potato filling was emptied from several of the wedges. My whole party complained to the waitress. She didn't seem to give a damn. Not one bit of embarrassment. Seeing as it took a half hour of us wanting refills on our drinks we were not surprised. I do not recommend this place one bit. Their menu though I was told was changed and improved since I came here pre pandemic did not improve one bit. Everything was either screwed up or cooked like it was intentionally bland for senior citizens . And needless to say not only was the prime rib NOT worth $39.99 you could not get me to eat it again if you paid me $39.99. read more

Winthrop Arms Restaurant - Prime Rib Special..... not special at all - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

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Never encountered such a poorly run hire/ front desk. using corner of bar as check in?? Guy who didn't work there had to call owner to get us checked into a room. This place recently remodeled but looks like lip stuck on a pig! Poor workmanship, fire company out early in am due to false fire alarm. All tenants evacuated neighbors told us it happens all the time nothing was permitted just it it looks. Stay anywhere but here! Food just ok! read more

A very busy place for where it is located In the city of Winthrop mixed in a residential area Very modest American cuisine Not overly priced If you want turkey dinner they got it Chicken pot pie they got it Hamburgers they got it But only gets better Veal Louise tender fried cutlet with mushroom sauce and choice of vegetable great Double pork chop juicy I suggest blackened Salmon blackened too Great selection of appetizers and drinks Service great read more

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Old school New England seafood restaurant! Feels like 1995, but the quality is still there and it's still a good value! Did seem a little overpriced. Restaurant hasn't changed in 30 years. read more

If you want some of the best comfort food you've ever had, come here. It's not just good. It's phenomenal. The chicken pot pie is amazing and fresh and perfectly cooked with a flaky crust. The max and cheese is really really good with a buttered bread crumb crusty topping. The kids burger is bigger than my child's face. The drinks were even good. The prices are reasonable, the quality and quantity high. The decor is old school 1920s titanic but clean and well kept. The service is great and friendly. And the desserts are massive and high quality. This place will make you leave feeling like you just got hugged by your grandmother. Highly recommended. You'll be fed like a king. PS someone here commented that a lot of elderly come here. And they do. But they also know quality comfort food instead of the high-priced sub-par, you're still hungry-when-you-leave but hey you're surrounded by beautiful millennials! stuff I'm usually served in downtown Boston. read more

Winthrop Arms Restaurant - Doc's Chicken Pot Pie - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

This restaurant is absolutely atrocious. Not only did the wait staff give me attitude but the owner did to I am very Unsatisfied with the service the food was good but the audacity of the workers was absolutely insane. I am beyond outraged all I wanted was no peas in my chicken pot pie and all I got was attitude. I am allergic to peas. read more

My last two visits here have disappointed me...I have recently noticed that your Caesar Salad...has not been as good as I remember it...I ranked your salad as one of the best I have ever had. I have missed the "shredded cheese" that has made this dish so good, It adds so much flavor to it...without it...it's like every one else's.....walter r white...winthrop, mass read more

On Phantom Gourmet, they described this restaurant as "an old school and out of the way spot" with "comfortable and affordable food" and that's exactly what it is. Inside it's bit gloomy with old-fashioned and out-dated decors in the dining room area. It really felt like I warped right into the movie Pleasantville. This place is definitely not for everyone. Pasta with Mussels and Red Sauce- They were super generous with the mussels but the pasta tasted like mushy spaghetti. Overall Service: Very nice and gracious service. read more

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My husband and I had dinner at the Arms tonight. We opted to sit outside on the porch since the weather is so beautiful! There was only one other party out there (2 people), so it was quiet and perfect for conversation. I order the Swordfish (Grilled) with asparagus and mixed vegetables. It was outstanding. I loved grilled swordfish and this foot the bill. I am currently not drinking alcohol, so we asked our server about non-alcoholic beer options. He indicated that none were available. I ended up having unsweetened iced tea. Many of the other Winthrop restaurants offer at bare minimum, Heineken non-alcoholic beer. Actually, there are several craft beer companies that are making incredible non-alcoholic IPA's, Porters and Stouts. Even Sam Adams now makes a non-alcoholic IPA. Just something to think about. In any case, our evening at the Winthrop Arms was superb! read more

First visit. Food was excellent! Haddock was fantastic! The only drawback was the number of parties going on. It was hard to hold a normal conversation. Waited 10 minutes for Valet that never showed. Finally parked way down the street. Will definitely give a second chance. The noise level reminds me of the Texas Roadhouse in Everett. Too loud for a regular conversation. Staff was very courteous and thoughtful. read more

From the beautiful lobby atmosphere with a view of the ocean, to the gorgeous mahogany wood bar, to fantastic food and fabulous service! I could not have chosen a better place to bring my mom for her 85th birthday. Their bone-in swordfish special and broiled seafood plate were amazing. You could not beat the price for the huge portions of high quality food. You never had to look for your server because your table was constantly checked to make sure nothing was needed. I'm truly blown away at how awesome everything was. I should mention this made Chronical too and the pot pie you saw on Chronical is exactly what you get here. We took one home to go. I'll definitely be returning, I still need to try their Friday night prime rib. I saw one go by me and had to do a double take. read more

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We had the turkey dinner and the pot pie. Both were excellent. Wanted to try the prime rib ($44) , but after reading the reviews , I didn't want to take a chance. The service was poor at best. We were served food without silverware and finally tracked down a busboy to get some. The pub and dining room were ridiculously noisy. Apparently people never heard of miracle ear so they didn't have to yell. It was like eating dinner at Grand Central Station. Hadn't been there in years and now I know why. read more

Great oceanside location. Nice historic building. Food was great. Service was excellant. 1990s music was way too loud & didnt match the surroundings. We will be back but the music has to go. read more

This place has the best Chicken Pot Pies and Mac & Cheese that I've ever had. Eat them there, get them to go...it doesn't matter. Their heat and serve pies to go are still incredible. You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't get these items. I drive from Weymouth to get them all the time read more