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NOVEMBER 2007
Praise
Lobster Claw II
4 South Main Street, Derry, NH
(603) 437-2720
My husband and I have been frequenting this restaurant/seafood market for four years. Our favorite menu item is their seafood platter: clams, shrimp, scallops, haddock, onion rings, fries and coleslaw. All cooked to perfection and so large three people could share it. The staff is very accommodating and courteous; the price is right and we have never been disappointed.
Rosemarie from Salem, NH
Praise
Atkinson Resort & Country Club
85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson, NH
(603) 362-8700
http://www.atkinsonresort.com/
I go out with 4-6 friends every week and try new restaurants. Last week we tried the Atkinson resort on Pat’s recommendation . The place is quite lovely and the food was great. It was worth the trip from the south shore. We made a day of it and really enjoyed it.
Judy from Pembroke, MA
Praise
Lucciano's Cafe
52 Gilcreast Road, Londonderry, NH
(603) 432-2442
My husband's friend told us about this restaurant and we are glad he did. It's a quaint little place that is warm and inviting, with Italian music playing in the background. Each dish is freshly prepared with the finest ingredients. The portions are extremely generous and the salads are a meal in itself. We have been three times and have been more than satisfied each time. The waitstaff is courteous and welcoming. The prices are reasonable for the portions you get. Prepare to bring your appetite and expect to bring some home. If you are looking for a great dining experience, a top-notch meal, and a great menu selection, this is the place to go.
Christine from Londonderry, NH
Praise
Tepthida Khmer
115 Chelmsford Street, Lowell, MA
(978) 453-1694
I was impressed by the cultural artworks and the soft traditional music in the background. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We ordered summer rolls for appetizer. They were light and refreshing, especially with the peanut dipping sauce. For entrees, we had chicken curry, Loc Lac, and Somlah Machu Yuon with white rice. The curry had the right amount of spice with a tinge of sweetness. The steak in the Loc Lac was tender and quite juicy. It was excellent. Somlah Machu is an ethnic soup with the balance of sour and sweetness. My taste buds were blown away.
Lina from Lowell, MA
Praise
Helmand
143 1st St, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
(617) 492-4646
This restaurant features Afghan cuisine and is located near the Galleria. The restaurant is clean and the service was pleasant and prompt. A nice change of pace. We had the pumpkin appetizer with a sweet tomato meat sauce, delicious. One entree was lamb with a yellow split pea sauce a wonderful rice. Entrees are mid teens. We got a full carafe of the house red wine ($18.00) very good. The nan bread is cooked in the oven in the dining room and is great. We didn't have room for dessert. The only downside is that the restaurant fills up and gets a little cramped, like a lot of city restaurants.
Glenn from North Andover, MA
Praise
Bistro 44
44 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA
(781) 276-7565
I went to Bistro 44 for dinner the other night, wow! What a great place the steak was very tender and the portion sizes are too good to be true!! Chef Jay Demarco is a well known talent in the area he combines many options for a very diverse menu for dinner.
Thomas from Boston, MA
Praise
Brutole
Route 1 North, Danvers, MA
(978) 777-6633
Fantastic hidden restaurant great wine selection best lobster ravioli on the east coast atmosphere was quiet and pleasant staff very helpful and attentive. I called ahead and had roses on the table for my wife’s birthday.
David from Salem, MA
Zing
Vincenzo's
Route 28, Andover, MA
(978) 475-7711
http://www.vincenzosrestaurant.com/
The food was great! Our waitress had very little knowledge of the menu or of wine. She had trouble opening the bottle and could not recommend a wine. We have been there before and had great service, it's too bad that she has little knowledge of the menu or wine. We will be returning, but asking not to be seated with her.
Jim from Andover, MA
Praise
Wardhurst
31 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA
(978) 531-9730
Food always outstanding with great attention to detail. Peter, the owner, always in the restaurant to introduce self and insure satisfaction, something you do not see at other privately owned locales. New renovations exciting with the best looking bar on the North Shore! Everybody feels at home there and the daily specials superb.
Mark from Danvers, MA
Praise
On The Water
44 Jericho Road, Scituate, MA
(781) 545-4700
My wife and I have been there now 3 times and have enjoyed our meal each time. Last night I had pumpkin seed encrusted Atlantic salmon with pommerey mustard sauce and cranberry relish over spaghetti squash. It was simply marvelous, cooked perfectly and served hot. My wife had her favorite lobster mac & cheese. The salmon was $18.95 and lobster mac & cheese was a side for 9.95. I know the lobster mac & cheese sounds strange but you have to try it. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation and of course you cannot beat the location overlooking Scituate harbour.
Jack from Scituate, MA
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Outback Steakhouse
145 Pelham Street, Methuen, MA
(978) 686-1122
http://outbacksteakhouse.com/
We used to go to the Outback a lot - big fans of 'take away'. However, the last few times we ordered, we were really disappointed. The prices have gone up, but he food did not.
Ann from Methuen, MA
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Red Hook Brewery
35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH
(603) 430-8600
http://www.redhook.com/
Six of us went, 3 ordered burgers, none came as ordered. One ordered bangers and mash, which is a specialty, not bad. Another ordered steak tips and another, half roasted chicken. Burgers came first, well done, then bangers and mashed, then steak tips after that. Chicken did not come out until all five were done eating.
Debbie from Salisbury, MA
Praise
Bickfords Grill
Route 3A, Burlington, MA
(781) 272-2262
http://www.bickfords.com/
The host was very accommodating seating our party of five (mostly boys) and took our drink orders. My son started with a large bowl of clam chowder creamy and full of clams and potatoes. My husband’s meal (baked stuffed haddock) came with a dinner salad choice of potato. The fish was fresh and of ample portion. I had a lobster roll with sweet potato fries. The lobster salad was also very fresh. The buffalo wings got rave reviews from the boys (nice and hot) the hamburgers were cooked to order.
Pamela from Lynn, MA
Praise
Pro Pizza and Grill
Route 1, Rowley, MA
(978) 948-0822
This place will be the next big seafood restaurant, my friends and I were very happy with the sea scallops, the fisherman’s platter was the biggest surprise -- it cant be imitated. There is no other like it in New England. Fair prices and great food.
James from Peabody, MA
Praise
Christos
Route 27, Brockton, MA
(508) 588-4200
Absolutely wonderful food and service. I started with the chicken lemon soup. Their Greek salad a are huge. Also had shiskababs. Even took home two pizzas that didn’t last the night
Shirley from S. Weymouth, MA
Praise
England's Microcreamery
109 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA
(978) 373-6400
I stumbled across this delicious find after having dinner in downtown Haverhill with some of my girlfriends. Not only do they make all of their own ice cream but you can actually watch them make it through a big window in the shop. I had the banana ice cream, which I highly recommend. You can really taste that it is made with real bananas (not flavoring). They also mix in any nuts or candy that you want added to your ice cream right in front of you. The price was very reasonable and the ice cream was delicious. Best ice cream I ever had.
Robin from Atkinson, NH
Praise
Hickory Hill Golf Course
200 N. Lowell Street, Methuen, MA
(978) 686-0822
This 18 hole public golf course is an excellent choice for lunch if you work in the surrounding area. For starters I had the spinach and artichoke dip, one of my favorites. For lunch I had the chicken and goat cheese salad, enough to feed 2 people. Everything is fresh and delicious. The waitstaff is very friendly and the view of the golf course is just beautiful.
Francine from Atkinson, NH
Praise
PJ Country House
227 Chief Justice Cushin, Scituate, MA
(781) 545-1340
They have the best fried clams I have ever had. They were very sweet and delicious. Nice white bellies and so good. I have taken 3-4 friends there just for the clams.
Judy from Pembroke, MA
Praise
Pan Asia Cafe & Grill
211 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA
(781) 848-4455
My boyfriend and I have been going to Pan Asia since last June. We absolutely love it. It is very quaint and the service is very good. Everything is made to order and they would never give you a hard time if you ordered something special. I typically get the General Gau's chicken with white rice and steamed ravioli's. The sauces are incredible and one entree is enough for at least two people. This restaurant is the cleanest I have ever been in. Every time we go there they remember us and thank us for coming back.
Janet from Braintree, MA
Zing
Venetian Moon
680 Main Street, Reading, MA
(781) 944-3633
Party of 6 on a Saturday night were told the wait would be an hour and a half. After two and half hours and being told we would be seated soon, we asked for the manager and she told us, and I quote ' There is nothing I can do, what am I suppose to do, ask people to leave.’ At that point, we asked for the owner, all she had to do was put two tables together to accommodate us, but instead groups of 2 and 4 who came in after us were getting those seats.
Rich from Wilmington, MA
Praise
Foley's Backstreet Grille
531 Pearl Street, Stoughton, MA
(781) 297-0100
I happened across this place by dumb luck. I was presented with a free plate of hot home made potato chips as I sat down. What a hello! The prime rib orders that were flying out of the kitchen caught my eye. It was love at first sight! I actually asked for another roll so I could sop the plate dry!
Rob from Stoughton, MA
Praise
Sabatino's North
14 East Broadway, Derry, NH
(603) 432-7999
A new Italian restaurant just opened up in southern New Hampshire. Sabatino's North brings a little bit of Italy to downtown Derry. The spinach artichoke dip and calamari were very favorable and welcoming appetizers. The eggplant, with a side of angel hair pasta was to die for. The service was outstanding and defiantly worth the wait.
Neil from Derry, NH
Praise
The Keys Grille
Route 125, North Andover, MA
(978) 687-5397
Stopped in at the newly opened Keys Grille in North Andover - what a pleasant surprise - Florida Keys atmosphere and the Macadamia nut encrusted pork with apple chutney is absolutely marvelous and for dessert, the Key Lime pie with raspberry sauce still makes my mouth water. The staff was pleasant and helpful service was great.
Patty from Salisbury, MA
Praise
Mint Cafe Fine Thai And Oriental Cuisine
663 Washington Street, Norwood, MA
(781) 255-0439
My first Thai restaurant and what a treat! First off it is a clean establishment and the service is unbelievable. Friendly wait staff kept my water glass full and the soup and entree came piping hot. I started with the Vegetable Dumpling Soup which was a vegetable dumpling with cabbage in a chicken broth. It was different than what my taste buds have had in the past and it was slightly sweet and very tasty. For the main course, let me recommend the 'Yellow Chicken Curry' which consists of chicken in mild yellow curry sauce with onions, summer squash, pineapple, and tomatoes. It was sweet and mildly spicy and absolutely delicious! It was served with rice. This is a must try restaurant.
Mary from Norwood, MA
Praise
Gaven's
Route 114, Middleton, MA
(978) 774-0500
My wife and I had the best meal on Saturday night at Gaven's. She had a petite filet mignon/lobster casserole combo, and I had an 18 oz prime cut NY strip sirloin which was nicely seared on the outside and cooked to perfection (medium-rare). We also ordered a side of creamy scalloped potatoes which were exceptional. Throw in the French onion soup which was to die for, and we split a fallen chocolate cake which was heavenly! A five star meal! A little bit expensive, but there is plenty of parking, and the waitress was fantastic and attentive, never once writing down our order, yet getting everything perfect. Thumbs up!
Jay from Andover, MA
Praise
Evzon
Courthouse Square, Chelmsford, MA
(978) 454-2552
Hidden Greek Treasure excellent food family operated homemade bread My husband and I have been dining there for seven years. Always a pleasure
Doreen from North Chelmsford, MA
Praise
Angela's Coal Fire Pizza
Route 1, Saugus, MA
(781) 941-COAL
Recently opened on Route 1 North in Saugus. Just when you thought all pizza is the same, Angela's come along. Pizza like you've never had before, and chicken wings different from everywhere else. Definitely a positive experience.
Steve from Salem NH
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Chateau Restaurant
48 Bay Road, Norton, MA
(508) 286-4050
http://www.chateaurestaurant.com/
Food was above average, but the service was very poor. We chose to eat at the bar as the restaurant was crowded. The sever seem disinterested and paid more attention to her friends at the bar then her customers. A couple came in after us and sat next to us and she took their order first - until I interrupted. My fiancé ordered veal parm and got chicken parm instead. Paid the tab and was never thanked.
Ralph from Mansfield, MA
Praise
Old time Italian
Boston Street, Lynn, MA
Our neighborhood has just been blessed with a true Italian restaurant. Meals are served family style upon request. The minestrone soup was light and taste. My eggplant rollatini topped with sweet marinara sauce left me craving for more. My son’s veal Marsala was prepared perfectly. Meals are served with salad, pasta and bread with seasoned olive oil. Old Time Italian Restaurant is one of those great hidden gems.
Pamela from Lynn, MA
Praise
Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant
Route 125, North Andover, MA
(978) 683-1177
http://www.casablanca-mexican.com/
We've gone several times since discovering this pleasant eatery. The staff and service is fast, polite and accurate. Food is everything you're looking for in Mexican - tasty, served hot, and arrives in minutes. Prices at lunchtime are extremely reasonable. I've samples Chile Rancheros, Enchiladas, various burritos and tacos. I've never been disappointed in flavor, quantity or quality. We'll be returning often and telling friends about Casa Blanca.
Sonya from Haverhill, MA
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Cathay Pacific
111 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
(617) 328-1115
We ordered moo goo guy pan, spring rolls, and beef fried rice. $26 down the tubes. There was no taste to any of it. And the chicken in the moo goo guy pan looked like it had seen better days, and the pieces were cut too big to easily eat. When I complained to the manager, he said no one else has ever complained.
Colman from Quincy, Ma
Praise
L'Auberge de Montparnasse
124, bd du Montparnasse 75014 Paris
We have recently taken our 4th trip to this wonderful Paris - Montparnasse and found L'Auberge as a restaurant of the highest quality. I would recommend the grilled meal to anyone. It was the best I have ever had.
Barringer from Montparnasse
Praise
Homestead Restaurant
176 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH
(603) 437-2022
The food and service is great. The restaurant begins there service with cheese and crackers, rolls and breads. The restaurant has a great atmosphere. The food is fresh, and there are daily specials. Having been in many commercial restaurants this makes me appreciate quiet dinners.
Jimmy from Derry, NH
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TGI Friday's
The Loop, Methuen, MA
(978) 794-8443
http://tgifridays.com/
A recent visit to TGIF was a bummer. We ordered our meal from the menu, but when we got the bill it was $6 more. According to the waiter, the prices went up, but the new menus weren't done up yet. Therefore, all we got was a 'sorry' from him.
Marie from North Andover, MA
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