Now why would I give three stars to a restaurant that has a good rep in Concord..... Service! We came to this location because we had gone to the Seaport location for my birthday which was a top-notch experience so with that said, I assumed that the Concord location would just be equally good or possibly better. The good part was that the food was very decent but different from the seaport location... For one the portions were bigger and more traditional. The restaurant was definitely comfortable and more laid back but there were a lot of aspects that were lacking. Service: Who's on First? We had a welcoming host and we were seated comfortably. The server's assistant was very sweet and welcoming so I just took that person as our server and when we were ready to order our food, we learned that that he wasn't our server. Our server (Server I) finally arrived and took our order he seemed very polite and knew the menu quite well but then all of a sudden, he disappeared! And I get that it got a little busy but there was ZERO follow up from him and even forgot to give my husband his drink. So we had to flag him down the whole time. No, it wasn't crazy busy but I could see that this man was training somebody else but didn't check on us at all and this other server (Server II) asked us how things were and we clearly didn't start our entrees...if there was a changing of the guards no one said anything. Server I seemed busy and in fact, I saw him sit down at the table for a while (is this normal at a restaurant of this caliber?) where he seemed to know the clients WELL and was very attentive and huggy to them. Look, I'm all about being friendly to people you personally know but dude you have a job to do and your tip percentage went down. There was no follow-up of ,"do you want coffee" or "can I get you anything else'" and in fact another non-enthusiatic non- smiling server assistant asked if we wanted dessert and we had already ordered dessert from flagging Server I who seemed to be busy with his friends. Then Server II just handed our bill without even asking us if we need anything else. This experience was a great disappointment for me. It seemed that there was a lot of summer help with no smiles. I couldn't tell if there was a Manager on site but nobody checked up on us and that was especially disappointing with the food selection we ordered. It is my opinion that there needs some serious improvement here in training. It was unprofessional. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem having a more casual environment but my experience in a diner was much more attentive than this place. Now the food: The Saving Grace I have to admit that the food was good. For starters, I liked the welcome artisan bread, my charred rabe and the beet salad was delicious. My husband ordered the Steak Frites and that was a delicious dish and perfectly cooked medium rare. The corn risotto was simple but good. My rack of lamb was cooked perfectly at medium rare but to be honest the sides were not my cup of tea. I didn't mind the chard green peppers but that pickled relish garnish cheapened the quality of the meat which was placed on some sort of sour cream that made the meat taste slightly chalky. The lamb was good and cooked perfectly so I didn't seem to mind it but this dish should be sticking with good old traditional mint sauce. And what's with the non-sharpened knives!? I swear it was like cutting meat with a butter knife! Finally, the mocha dome was good if you're a chocolate fan but it almost look like a tartufo with not overly sweet chocolate mousse. I hate giving lousy reviews but I have to be honest because I really believe that this could have been a perfect experience but it service was a huge let down. Sad considering I had a great birthday celebration at the seaport location. read more

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We've been here twice now, both times for Special occasions. We have found Woods Hill Table to be delightful. The use of organic measures in preparation of the syrups made my sometimes-finicky Grandson's Shirley Temple one of his favorites ever. From the appetizers to the entrees and desert, everything is very flavorful and fresh. Also, the attentiveness and enthusiasm of the staff makes for a terrific experience. We look forward to our next trip. read more

I knew the atmosphere would be lovely from the pics of the restaurant on Yelp. However the food completely surpassed my expectations. The oysters, beet salad and steak frites were all spectacular. They have a small menu, but everything we got was absolutely delicious, fresh and unique! Our meal lasted about two hours as there was a little wait for service but they were very busy so I understand why. Our waiter was attentive. They put a surprising but wonderful twist on our Shirley Temples- black cherry syrup and ginger beer elevated them and was yummy. Get the mocha dome for dessert! It blew us away. Overall a very pleasant experience and the high price point makes sense for what you get. read more

Woods Hill Table - Oysters - New American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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My husband and I have always loved Woods Hill table. We go there frequently , love the food and the vibe.. Last night was a bizarre disturbing experience. Restaurant management is antisemitic. We were dining with good friends in the bar area, enjoying drinks and dinner. We started a conversation on the concerning and sad rise of antisemitism here in US ( We are Jewish). A young gentleman at a bar table rudely interrupted us and said he was offended by what we were talking about . Needless to say we were taken aback. The manager, Ian , came over to our table and asked us to cease this conversation ( we already had) and offered to move us to the back of the restaurant. He continued to watch our table the rest of the evening. I made a trip to the rest room and stopped to speak with him on my way. I told him I felt very uncomfortable with how we were being treated. I explained that our conversation was not intended to offend anyone and I was surprised anyone heard because it was very loud . He claimed he heard us talking and found what we were saying offensive and got complaints from wait staff as well. I find this really hard to believe because he was not near our table, and there were no servers around that we noticed other than our waiter..I. I told him I was a frequent patron and always have loved it there, but based on this experience I would not return to this restaurant . His answer is "that is ok". WOW. I expected a far more professional response. Perhaps a bit of compassion and concern for losing a valued patron. Instead of trying to mediate the situation , he escalated it .We felt very discriminated against. It's not nice to be told what you can and can not talk about when you go to dinner . How dare this restaurant dictate what their guests can discuss and judge then based on religious orientation or political views. Evidently it's a crime at Woods Hill table to be concerned about Antisemitism When we left, my friend talked to the manager Ian and said she was very offended at how he treated us. She told him it was a very poor choice of words to suggest to move us to the back of the restaurant. She used the analogy of being treated like minorities being asked to sit in the back of the bus in the 60s. Her concerns went on deaf ears. . Ians answer was , "you can leave now" I have never had such a bizarre disturbing dining experience . . I would have expected far better treatment from Woods Hill Table. Antisemitism in Concord MA. Shame on you! Beware of this restaurant. I have had many a wonderful meal there, but Sadly I will Never return after this experience. read more

This restaurant was amazing. I can't wait to go back. The broccoli appetizer was phenomenal. Bob our server was great. The multiple NA drink options made my wife happy. The half chicken was insanely good and juicy and crispy and just delicious. My wife had the halibut and it was tender and flavorful. Too stuffed for dessert but really want to try the cornbread pudding. It's worth going to! read more

Unrealized potential here to be "one of the greats" if management could adjust a little. We put an order in with our waiter - and he was then off to other adventures... because he was apparently expected to serve the whole crowded room. Short staffed. Lots of friendly staff around who were not actually waiters, which was why it seemed weird that so many tables seemed underserved; so many staff who could not take orders. Anyway, for now that was it for us. Baby won't be ignored. A miss. Seemed like a really nice place otherwise, though. Great people, great steak. Great opportunity for management to nail the last issues. read more

This is my old supermarket. Now it's NY prices next to the commuter rail in West Concord. Bar area is nice. Really good espresso martini. (Thankfully, they have stopped serving some of their drinks in a mason jar.) Service is uneven but generally good. Background music can be truly awful (last time I ate there I had to listen to a disco mix) (there is. a reason god invented soft jazz.) The bluefish pate is 99% cream cheese, but the duck confit is good. . Alas, they dont ever seem to change the menu very much. read more

While there were a number of open tables, we were first sat in a corner right up against a service station. They did move us when we asked, but that should have been the last table sat. As noted in many other reviews, service was slow and less than attentive. My cocktail was excellent. My dinner, sadly, was not. I had the chicken, which is billed as pan seared on the menu. While the meat was juicy and tender, pan seared it was not. The skin was flaccid, and not at all enticing. The accompaniments to the bird were unconventional, and while it sounded enticing on the menu, it just didn't work for me and the whole dish had a weird flavor. read more

They are small on the menu as they recover from the covid break. But everything was PERFECT, particularly those tallow fries. I can't wait for full menu. Their burgers are sinfully decadent and delicious. Lovely staff. No Bob though. Bob is recovering for health sake, but I hope he comes back. This place has great food and drinks, a beautiful wine list and such caring staff! read more

We were there as a party of 4 on Tuesday evening. It was very busy. Prices are on the high side...$30 for a plate of spaghetti bolognese. Food was tasty but the service was very slow. We waited probably 20 minutes after our salads were finished and cleared for our entrees. 2 of our dinners arrived but the other two didn't show up for another 10 minutes or so, after we asked the waiter to check on it. read more

A disappointment! Went here for my Birthday. The service was ok, The food was a not the quality i was expecting. The steak was unable to be cut with a steak knife and we sent it back. The chicken was ok but nothing to write home about. The pork was taste but very fatty. For the price it was not worth it. Will not repeat. read more

It makes me so sad that this restaurant has continued to go downhill over the years. It is expensive and absolutely not worth the money anymore. On two recent visits - the cod was woefully underseasoned. The chicken dish was ill conceived and just not good. The burger tasted weird and had a very strange bun. The grilled broccoli did not taste grilled and was not worth $16. It's time for a new chef. It used to be a great restaurant. It could be a great restaurant again. read more

Pork chop was pretty much tasteless. A 'very popular' cod that was served in a potato box (???) was likewise bland. I felt sorry for the poor cod. A pastrami perogie did not offer a hint of pastrami. Very confusing and Cambridge expensive for no particular reason. The comfortable seating seemed to be the main draw. Similar to the sister restaurant Adelita's next door there were very positive remarks about the drinks and not much to say about the food. Sad since it would be wonderful to have a good restaurant in Concord. read more

Beautiful atmosphere in this restaurant. Summer dining outside is great but also an excellent experience in winter. They definitely put a lot of effort into creating dishes that use high quality ingredients and are also delicious. read more

Came here with my husband for our wedding anniversary dinner. Food, drinks, and service were all spectacular. We had the Sunday dinner menu of wood grilled broccoli as a shared app and for the entrees I got the cubano and my husband got the steak frites. The cubano was scrumptious and made for good leftovers too. My husband liked the steak frites but he found it to be overpriced. Both of our salads were delicious and fresh dressed lightly. We were big fans of the New England Old Fashioned that we shared. We debated ordering a second as it was that good. Can't wait to come back! read more

Woof. This is a tough one. First things first, the food is quite good, but varies from "near perfect" to "overdone" or "inedible". However, more often than not it's...fine. The location and ambiance is quite nice and clearly they have put a lot of resources into making it nice. But, we get to the sticky issue: clientele. This is nothing the restaurant can do too much about, but this is a review of my experiences. And clientele usually ruin my time there. read more

Great food and service. I like the previous kitchen team a bit better but still very good. Parking can be tricky but worth the trip. Very lovely spot for dinner or drinks with loved ones or for business meals. Great wine list, excellent cocktails and bar menu. Usually nice music and a rousting fire on cold nights. Well worth booking a reservation. read more

Woods Hill is a cozy, comfortable restaurant with a nice bar and a thoughtful, seasonal menu. My two best friends and I meet here regularly for dinner, as it is centrally located for all of us. The service is consistently friendly and helpful and the lowkey (but elegant) atmosphere allows guests to relax. They do seafood really well. Some of our recent favorite menu items have included the smoked blue fish pate appetizer, the potato wrapped cod and the grilled bluefish. Some less popular choices included a spicy lamb sausage dish last summer and some extra-rich meat-based appetizers that were featured during the fall/winter months. They weren't poorly made, they just weren't our style. Dessert is always the highlight of the meal. They are small, so be sure to order more than one if you're in the mood to share! read more

Brilliant food & even better service--one of the best meals my husband and I have had in a long time.

FOOD Over priced for ok food. Toast with fish & mayo mix 16$ A piece of cod 30$+ The entree came with two mini potatoes and two thin slices of oyster mushroom. There were traces of sauce that came with the cod and it had the same taste and texture to key lime pie filling. It was a little odd of a pairing. Almost 60$ without a drink or desert. Save your money you'll get more from other places. SERVICE The service was ok. But for the prices you'd expect very well trained staff not teenagers that seemed to be there for a summer job. Also odd you keep getting your silverware put on the bare table rather than just bringing you a set when the next dish comes out. Seems cleaner and more sanitary. AMBIANCE I liked the ambiance of the place. There's a warm brightness and a fireplace. Along with a nice color scheme. And rustic light fixtures. read more

A lot of things sounded good. Went with the Bolonese. Wow. Very bright with garlic which I loved. And the pasta was properly Al dente. I crave it now. read more

This was hands down our best meal on our entire trip to the Boston area. Everything about the experience was top notch. The waiter's recommendations, the restaurant/ambiance, THE FOOD. Honestly such a highlight for our trip. I'd recommend a day trip to Concord specifically for this restaurant. It's farm to table and all organic. The restaurant sources the majority of the food from its own farm so they control a lot of the product which I loved. 12/10 recommend. Can you tell I can love it enough?! read more

Woods Hill Table - Duck confit - New American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

Executive summary: Almost everything we tried was unconscionably flawed, and the superb ambience, good service, the organic, locally sourced ingredients, and its accessible suburban location couldn't begin to make up for this. I'll never go back. First, the salad: mesclun greens with pears, candied walnuts, blue cheese, and more. Inedible. Why? Too salty. Not the dressing; it was liberally sprinkled with sea salt on top! What were they thinking? We sent it back and the next one, unsalted, was better. My entree, the duck breast with farro, endive, and a concord grape glaze, was the next disaster. Knowing that duck breast is often prepared on the rare side I asked and was assured that it was not; closer to medium. Well, it was rare, thick, chewy, and not at all pleasant. That too went back and they tried to fix it. It was cooked more but still not good: large pieces of meat that were tough, and being thick were still rare in the middle. The presentation was entirely wrong; rare duck breast should be served thinly sliced, both for aesthetic reasons and tenderness. More points off for the glaze, which was bland and I had no idea it was concord grape until I reread the description. It also had a disagreeable bitterness which I attribute to burnt bits mixed in during cooking. And the farro: soggy like cooked oatmeal. The wife had potato gnocchi, with artichokes, roasted mushrooms, mint gremolata, and pecorino. It took her until near the last bite to find an artichoke. The mushrooms, while abundant and of several types, were heavy on the shiitake which were too assertive for this dish. The gnocchi itself was all wrong too. Rather than the customary dense, chewy consistency it was soft and delicate, more like a fried ball of mashed potato. The salmon poke, which I had as an appetizer, was the single high point. Salmon sevicheed in tangy lime -tamari marinade with lots of sesame flavor from the seeds and the oil, seaweed flakes, and cute tiny mushrooms the size of a pea. Tasty and a generous portion, but the fish chunks were cut into irregular shapes and too large. At this price point, the food should be beautiful; not just tasty. The dessert menu was disappointingly limited, predominantly mousses, parfaits, ice creams, etc. Not much in the way of cakes, pies, or anything that actually requires chewing. We decided to share a meyer lemon cake, topped with a white chocolate / yogurt spread and accompanied with honey ice cream. 3 strikes: the lemon cake had no lemon flavor at all and was flat and dense in texture), the chocolate/yogurt spread was just sour, and the ice cream was flavorless and grainy with ice. Wow, a disappointing end to a disappointing meal. Finally, my duck entree was generously sized and I didn't finish all the meat. And I knew I'd like the duck better the next day, sliced thin and quickly fried up for a sandwich. I asked to take it home, and would be be possible to throw in a piece of the sourdough bread (decent) with it? He did; when I opened the box the next day I saw the most pathetically small scrap of bread in there with the duck. Really - for a $42 entree would it have killed you to throw in a decent-size piece of bread (or two)? Sheesh. read more

I had the most incredible evening at Woods Hill Table! After striking out looking for other restaurants in the area we stumbled upon this gem. It looks so cute and bustling from outside, so we decided to pop in and sit at the bar. Our bartender/server, Mitch, was so nice and helpful and made some truly impressive cocktails! We ordered the swordfish and the summer risotto and they might've been some of the best meals I've ever eaten! The risotto was huge but so delicious I finished the whole thing! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone- great, homey vibes! read more

What a lovely clean and cozy restaurant. I made reservations for my mothers birthday and we had a wonderful time. Lila our server was wonderful and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding. The beet salad was tender and refreshing. The duck pastrami Crostini was Crispy and delicious. I ordered the crispy duck With the mustard cream sauce and it was to die for. The desserts were amazing we ordered the chocolate bomb dessert & the coconut tart with Italian meringue and rhubarb. We will definitely be going back to try the burger that they're famous for. Thanks for a great night out! read more

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Wonderful bar and restaurant! Food excellent. Service outstanding! At the bar, Dan was very friendly and knew his wine. Rachel, our Server was great. She was friendly, knowledgeable and never rushed us. read more

Woods Hill Table - people sitting at the bar - New American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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Charming restaurant in the heart of West Concord village. Food is locally sourced and they pay attention to detail. Loved the beat salad and went with the line catch swordfish on greens. The sides of roasted carrots and broccoli presented well but the flavor wasn't spectacular. Deserts were limited and in my opinion a letdown. The wine by the glass selection also isn't up to what you'd expect in a fine restaurant. This place is pricey for what I thought was just good quality. Vegan and vegetarian options limited. Service was wonderful! Enjoy. read more

Woods Hill Table - Swordfish! Yum!!! - New American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

Great food Great service Beautiful atmosphere and a good time had by all. What more can you ask for?

My partner and I ordered half a dozen oysters, squid ink strozzapreti (lobster and crab ragu, confit tomatoes, broccoli rabe, lemon breadcrumbs), and the 10 oz grass-fed sirloin (caramelized onions, steak sauce, dressed greens, tallow fries). For dessert, Mocha Dome (chocolate mousse, coffee crémeux, cocoa crumble). Service was fantastic and so was the food. Fortunately, they gave me a spoon and fork to enjoy my pasta. You better believe my bowl was just CLEANED out. I had a bite of the sirloin, extremely tender! The mocha dome was lovely! read more

While the space has a nice ambience, the entrees were a disappointment and over priced. The chicken was dry, the duck leg was small and too spicy to enjoy. Apps were good. read more

we went for an anniversary dinner and found that the food was good but the service was terrible. It took 40 minutes to get our meal and the waitress never checked on us or asked if we wanted anything while we waited. We ordered coffee and they never brought a spoon,cream or sugar,we had to ask. we ordered dessert and again no utensils were provided. we ordered a salad to split and again no plates. The waitress had no knowledge of the wine list. For the prices and the type of restaurant I would ex a little better service. The food was very good but way overpriced. Probably would not go back. read more

We had been wanting to try this place for awhile - but we left disappointed. The decor was nice and it was quite busy on a Saturday evening. Our server was good - she was efficient and helpful. It was the food that left us disappointed and most notably - the duck leg entree. There was one medium size duck leg that had very little meat on it - it wasn't near enough to leave you feeling full and satisfied. It was accompanied by a cold cauliflower salad that was just a miss - in our opinion - and two corn muffins. Definitely not worth the price they charge for this entree! I wished we had complained at the time and sent it back but we were with friends and didn't want to put a damper on the evening. We also had the pork chop and burger which were good - but not great. We won't eat here again. read more

Been here twice now and will continue to come in regularly. so delicious- everything is organic and farm to table. service is great too. highly recommend the bolognese, and all their cocktails are amazing but the "borcester shot" was incredible! read more

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All of it!! Bartenders, servers serving delicious food! Great staff rec for not food and wine.

The best meal in concord! Order the roasted broccoli and I promise you will not regret it! Great ambiance and drinks!

Went to this place that I have been hearing a lot of, we were excited to try it. Aside from a pleasant hello and quick seating from host, the remaining meal and service, was to say the least, underwhelming with both service and the food. First, it took about 15 minutes for the waitress to come over, she seemed disinterested in being there and that was evident. Mood, affect, etc...The food was very underwhelming, bolognese was OK, not much in terms of amount. It was almost like we were just about to ask, "where is our waitress" and she would appear with no enthusiasm, not authentic about "is everything ok?" Really? Save yourself some cash, head over down west Route 2 to Groton and Forge & Vine or Gibbet Hill, better food (farm to table) and exceptionally much more friendly and authentic service. read more

We had a great meal and experience for a splurge. Good cheese platter, octopus appetizer, bolognese, and burger. We also bought the Thanksgiving catering...it was excellent! Fresh, delicious flavors. We could live on angel biscuits, maple butter, and orange cranberry compote alone! More food than we expected. Excellent price for being all organic. Looking forward to our next holiday so we can purchase your delicious food instead of killing ourselves in the kitchen! read more

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We went to Woods Hill Table for lunch - it was not very busy or full yet we will still seated in perhaps the worst table - squished between the bar / route to restrooms and directly on top of the waiters station. The location next to the waiters makes the main complaint about the restaurant perplexing - it was the service. We had to flag down our waiter several times - maybe we should have tapped him on the shoulder? We had drinks forgotten - one being a refill for Iced tea that apparently was $5 - they took it off the bill and then brought it to the wrong person - the wait staff did not seem to communicate much. The food was good but the table and the service really ruined the experience for us. read more

I had the most wonderful brunch. I highly recommend the lamb shakoushka, which is braised lamb, vegetables, poached egg in a tomato sauce. Delicious. Not like anything I can make at home. What especially means a lot to me is the environment was perfect. Big tables. High ceilings. Large windows. Great friendly attentive service. Get your reservation and go. read more

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I have finally gotten the opportunity to dine here. The food and service was excellent. I would definitely return.