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FEBRUARY 2007
Praise
Joseph's Winter St Cafe
22 Winter Street, Newburyport, MA
(978) 462-1188
http://www.josephswinterstcafe.com/
The service was exceptional (kudos to our waitress Shelly Also, the owner (Joseph) stops by your table to check to see if everything is alright. Very personalized service and the restaurant is small and quaint. Steak was well prepared and the Veal Saltimbocca was one of the best we have tried in a long time.
Michele from Boxford, MA
Praise
Ocean Club
42A State Park Road, Hull, MA
(781) 925-3030
Sometimes one is more interested in the view than the food. (The food here is good!) However, the attitude and teamwork is amazing and the ocean view is to die for because the sun is always behind you. They even have a webcam so you can check out the view before you jump in the car. They've got more windows than they've got crockery!
Butch from Hingham, MA
Zing
Artichoke's Ristorante
2 Florence Street, Malden, MA
(781) 397-8338
It was my first time at Artichoke's and had heard some praises. It was crowded so I assumed we'd hit on another favorite restaurant. Not so! The service was extremely slow which always irritates me. But, I would have been able to overlook this had the food been good. I ordered one of the specials, veal chop, which was not at all special. It was very tough and had quite a bit of fat left on it. The side of penne was sitting in a puddle of water and the sauce was less than tasty.
Jean from Somerville, MA
Zing
Casa Blanca
Route 125, North Andover, MA
(978) 946-2000
The restaurant was so overfull with people and the waiting area is right when you walk in so the wait staff can not even get by. Parking is horrible. The food was cold and the beans were stale. The only positive was the Margarita I ordered.
Julie from Haverhill, MA
Praise
Sugar Cane
106 Main, Peabody, MA
(978) 532-7800
This totally renovated restaurant is modern, ultra clean and upscale without being stuffy. The menu is interesting and inventive; including both Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine with subtle French influences. On the Chinese side, the Walnut Shrimp in cream sauce and Peking Duck were outstanding. On the Vietnamese side, our new favorites are Beef Luc Lac (diced beef pan seared with onions and black pepper) the tangy rather than sweet Kho Chicken (with spiced caramel sauce and baby bok choy) and the Vermicelli bowl (with grilled pork, lettuce, mint, cucumbers, bean sprouts and peanuts.)
Paul from Swampscott, MA
Praise
La Trattoria and Pizzeria
64 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
(978) 281-0790
Pizza, pasta, panini and main courses are all offered at unbelievably low prices. The food including the bread is homemade and tastes amazing. The decor and atmosphere are warm and inviting not to mention spotless even the bathrooms. I have attended many parties where the service has been top notch and the food delicious.
Rose from Gloucester, MA
Praise
Good Fellas Cafe
200 Rantoul, Beverly, MA
(978) 922-9288
http://goodfellascafeandcatering.com/
Found this quaint cafe quite be accident when I brought my car to Thomas Ford for an oil change and they recommended Good Fellas for coffee. What I found was a cute little cafe that serves a great omelets as well as great coffee!
Michelle from Salem, MA
Zing
Essex Street Grill
25 Essex, Haverhill, MA
(978) 372-4477
Lack of organization and staffs attention to incoming customers left this hungry client leaving the way we came in, hungry. Also noted many at tables seemed to be waiting on service. Service here very poor. They do need to realize that someone attending to incoming clients is essential.
Rob from Haverhill, MA
Praise
O’Hare’s
1185 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, MA
(617) 965-6785
My wife and I went out with another couple on a recent Saturday night and were told it would be a 45 minute wait. We decided to stay in the bar area and had some great tap Sam Adams light beer and the time went by quickly and our table was ready earlier than we thought. I had a spectacular marinated steak tip dinner that was very tender and flavorful. My wife had a delicious chicken scampi dish that was equally tasty. We would definitely go back again. All four of us were happy and it was worth the wait!
Bob from Bedford, MA
Praise
Chiara
Route 109, Westwood, MA
(781) 461-8118
http://www.chiarabistro.com/
Fabulous food! Fabulous service! I have been there twice. This bistro offers a seasonal limited menu. Everything is prepared to order in their open kitchen. All dishes look beautiful as they pass your table. Everything we have tried has exceeded our expectations. I recommend the Pork Chop, The Seared Tuna and The Duck Breast. For an appetizer, the Steak Tatar is the best I've had.
Martin from Canton, MA
Zing
Essex Street Grill
25 Essex, Haverhill, MA
(978) 372-4477
Lack of organization and staffs attention to incoming customers left this hungry client leaving the way we came in, hungry. Also noted many at tables seemed to be waiting on service. Service here very poor. They do need to realize that someone attending to incoming clients is essential.
Rob from Haverhill, MA
Zing
Soma Restaurant
256 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
(978) 524-0033
The upscale contemporary decor at Soma presents an inviting, interesting, and trendy atmosphere as you enter the Beverly restaurant. After the initial pleasant introduction, things begin to slip downhill. Spending time at the bar should have been a pleasant introduction, but it turned into frustration as the bar tenders took forever to get a mixed drink or even a simple beer poured. After all that, the drinks were very mediocre and not worth the price tag. The food was presented nicely, but also took far too long to get out once the order was placed. Once the waitress took our order, she was nowhere to be found so bread or water was out of the question till the food came.
Bill from Beverly, MA
Zing
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
90 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA
(978) 975-1514
http://www.applebees.com/
I heard on the Pat Whitley Restaurant Show a lot of zings for Applebee's on the best and worst chain restaurants. I used to go to Applebee's in the old Methuen Mall and loved it so I was surprised by all the zings. Today I decided to have lunch at the new Methuen store. What a surprise. I went in and it took 6 minutes before anyone even noticed I was there. When I was finally seated I waited 5 minutes for the server to come. I ordered a drink but it came pretty fast. I ordered a cup of clam chowder and a plate of quesadilla. Eight minutes later the server served me my chowder. I ask for a small pad of butter she agreed to get it. My quesadilla were delivered by another server. My server never came back with butter. The quesadilla was a very large portion and were very tasty (the only plus for my visit.)
Coleman from Salem, NH
Zing
Old Towne Tavern
Route 97, Georgetown, MA
(781) 878-1952
Tonight we had the worst meal that we can remember. The grilled cheese club was the saddest sandwich that I have ever seen. I spoke with the owner and he asked me what was wrong and we explained the sandwich, the frozen roll my cheeseburger was served on, the jalapeño poppers with cold cheese in the middle and the cardboard fries. When the server asked how our meals were and we said terrible she laughed and walked away.
Chris from Bradford, MA
Praise
The Common Man
88 Range Road, Windham, NH
(603) 898-0088
http://www.thecman.com/
My husband and I went there for Sunday brunch. The variety of foods on the buffet table was outstanding! There were all kinds of breakfast items and baked haddock, Swedish meatballs and you could order a 'made to order omelet' from your waiter/waitress. Even the dessert bar had fresh strawberries and pineapple that you could cover with chocolate in their great chocolate fountain. The atmosphere is so cozy and we sat right in front of the huge stone fireplace.
Debbie from Haverhill, MA
Praise
Indian Village
279 Boston Road, Billerica, MA
(978) 670-0001
http://www.indian-village.com/
The place itself is unassuming and the staff is extremely friendly. The food was very authentic and delicious. The decor and music were soothing and just right. I would highly recommend this place.
Prabhu from Burlington, MA
Praise
Angelica's
Route 114, Middleton, MA
(978) 750-4900
http://www.angelicas-online.com/
Last Saturday I went to Angelica's for lunch with seven other people. The food was delicious as always and the waitress, Terry, was such a joy. We had the best time laughing and joking along with a delicious meal. Could it be better than that? I would recommend Angelica's to one and all.
Michael from Methuen, MA
Praise
Giovanni's Pizza and Roast Beef
331 Boston Road, Billerica, MA
(978) 667-5600
They are a newly opened store, that's part of a chain of pizza stores. They have the best roast beef calzone. The couple running it are newly married with a beautiful daughter. Everything you eat is delicious and made to perfection! If your looking for something quick and good I totally suggest Gio's!
Jamie from Salem, NH
Praise
Henry’s Market
Route 1A, Beverly, MA
(617) 325-3483
unbelievable selection prepared foods! The chicken pie is full of meat with tons of vegtables. The bakery makes their own donuts, breads, pastries and the cake decorator a true artist! The help are friendly, I needed food for a party and henrys was there to help they even delivered and brought ice.
Janet from Danvers, MA
Praise
Longfellow's Wayside Inn
72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA
(978) 443-1776
http://www.wayside.org/
My sons and daughters had a forty fifth anniversary party for us, all fifteen of us, in a very romantic room with a fireplace, complete with chamber music (a group of four). It was the best place to celebrate. The staff was attentive and prompt. My daughter's family also gave us an overnight stay complete with breakfast and dinner for a Christmas gift. It is an awesome place to take out of towners who are visiting. Also, a nice place to walk around during the warmer weather (the chapel, the schoolhouse and the mill). It is my very favorite place to dine.
Anne from Burlington, MA
Praise
The Grill King
Willamstad, Curacao
The most romantic restaurant I have been to was the Grill King in Curacao. The restaurant was outdoor, and our table was on the rocks with the surf pounding against the rocks just below us. The waiter suggested a nice bottle of wine from Chile, and we had wonderful steaks for our meal. It was truly the most memorable meal we have ever had. If I go back to Curacao, I would surely look for this restaurant again.
Mary from Wakefield, MA
Praise
Wentworth by the Sea
588 Wentworth Road, Newcastle, NH
(603) 422-7322
http://www.wentworth.com/
We have just returned from a delightful Sunday brunch at this hotel. This is not your ordinary brunch. The food was gourmet all the way. Each dish was exquisite in taste and presentation. The desserts were to die for. The ambiance was elegant with white linen table cloths and napkins on all of the tables and the waiters and waitresses all dressed in black and white. This is a lovely place to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon or a great place for that special occasion.
Jean from Danvers, MA
Praise
Essex Street Grille
25 Essex, Haverhill, MA
(978) 372-4477
My third visit and just like the two times before the food was wonderful. Very reasonably priced menu. I had the scallops and they were perfect. My daughter had the tuna, also great. Great waitstaff.
Ann from Atkinson, MA
Praise
Maurizio's
364 Hanover Street, Boston, MA
(617) 367-1123
http://www.mauriziosboston.com/
The Linguine Frutti di Mare and the Lamb Ossobuco are always winners and the Fried Calamari is the best you have ever tasted. The wine list has some exceptional, affordable picks, and of course, the service is great; friendly, helpful and informative. It's the casual, comfortable, non-pretentious restaurant my wife and I have been looking for. I think that Maurizio's has the best food in the North End, hands-down!
Chris from Boston, MA
Praise
Powow River Grille
33 Main, Amesbury, MA
(978) 388-2300
http://www.powowrivergrille.com/
This place has terrific Sunday brunch. The fellow who owns it also owns a similar place on Plum Island. Great crab cakes, desserts, and all else is very good with live music to make the dining experience even more enjoyable.
Greg from Amesbury, MA
Praise
Christopher's
86 A Powder Mill Road, Maynard, MA
(978) 897-2424
Great restaurant. Duck Rolls were out of this world. Extensive wine list and great service. I highly recommend.
Rob from Concord, MA
Praise
The Patio of Magnolia
12 Lexington Ave, Gloucester, MA
(978) 525-3230
Tuesday night 5 of us went to dinner and the food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and tasty, the ribs melted in your mouth. Prices were very reasonable for both the food and liquor. Nice place to bring the whole family.
Michelle from Gloucester, MA
Praise
Daniela's Cantina
47 Beacon Street, Framingham, MA
(508) 875-1550
When I pulled up to Daniela's I thought I was given the wrong address. From the outside the place looks like an office building, not the 'cool restaurant' my friends told me about. Once inside, I could see what they had meant. The place is very cool! Lots of colors, rough boards, a huge cement bar with a tub full of beer on ice, with a big screen plasma TV. I had a margarita in what looked like a fish bowl. Oh, yeah, the food was good too. Daniela's is now the favorite meeting place for me and my friends!
Erin from Framingham, MA
Praise
Casa Blanca
Route 125, North Andover, MA
(978) 683-1177
This restaurant is spectacular. The chimichanga was extremely tasty. Refried beans were light not heavy and the rice was not sticky but light and flavorful. We tried the margaritas from the bartender Luise and they were delicious. This restaurant is spotless and the service is top notch. Casa Blanca is a gold mine with flavor and a delectable menu with Mexican flair. It is a family restaurant where our nine year old loved it. They start you with taco chips warmed with homemade fresh carafe of salsa. Totally amazing.
Robin from Methuen, MA
Praise
Maine Diner
Route 1, Wells, ME
(207) 646-4441
http://www.mainediner.com/
Every Thursday four of us go out to lunch. On February 1st my sister in-law thought sthe Maine Diner would be a place worth driving to. The waitstaff was great and the food perfect comfort. We’ll be going for a return trip.
Lucy from Amesbury, MA
Zing
Warren’s Lobster House
11 Water St, Kittery, ME
(207) 439-1630
http://www.lobsterhouse.com/
We were in a party of seven and when our food arrived everybody's food was cold. Butter wouldn't even melt on the carrots. My Sister ordered a 'hot' sandwich and it was cold. She didn't even take a bite. The waiter never asked why she didn't eat it. The salad bar was okay.
Colleen from Danvers, MA
Praise
Tony Pillas Italian Eatery
15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
(781) 897-4000
We have been twice and the food and service has been very good. It’s great on Saturday nights when they have a jazz band. They play smooth jazz and have a female vocalist who also does blues and pop music. The pizza is very thin, almost like a quesadilla but delicious. The pasta primavera and Pasta Tony with cream sauce and tomatoes and caramelized onion was very good too. All very fresh with homemade pasta and very large portions. The eggplant sub was huge and smothered with yummy cheese
Lynne from Peabody, MA
Praise
Venus de Milo
Route 6, Swansea, MA
(508) 678-3901
http://www.venusdemilo.com/
Great menu for dining inside and great take out menu. The prices are really decent for the quality and amount of food you get. My favorite is the grilled swordfish with garlic butter topping.
Thomas from Plaistow, NH
Praise
Olivio Ristorante
201 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA
(781) 648-2300
http://www.ristoranteolivio.com/
Recently took over the store next to it and now have a full bar and the food is awesome. Five of us went last week and the food and service was great and to boot, they have an early bird which is great for us seniors.
Anita from Arlington, MA
Zing
Sidney and Hampton
Route 133, Rowley, MA
(978) 948-6666
http://www.sidneyandhampton.com/
Last Saturday and was disappointed by the very slow service. We must have waited almost a half hour with our menu before the waiter came over. The food was ok not great.
Maureen from Wilmington, MA
Praise
Bravo Restaurant
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
(617) 369-3474
http://www.mfa.org/
The Bravo is the fine dining of the three locations within the museum. It was delightful. The food, shrimp with an oriental flair, was delicious. The wait staff was 'top notch.' The atmosphere allows for a relaxing meal. It was a bit pricey for lunch time, but no complaints on quality.
Mary Ann from E. Hampstead, NH
Praise
Angelina's Subs and Pizza
163 Howe Street, Methuen, MA
(978) 738-0018
This is a new pizza shop in town. They have a very extensive menu. The food is even better than the friendly atmosphere. It's basically a take out environment but they do have a couple of tables if you wish to eat in. Prices are good considering the large portions.
Matt from Methuen, MA
Praise
Squires Of Hanover
1202 Washington Street, Hanover, MA
(781) 826-3360
We use to go here all the time but haven't in a while. Ordered steak tips for 2 $11.95 with rice and tossed salad (fantastic). Meals other people had looked great. Funny and helpful bartender.
Clem from Whitman, MA
Praise
Passage to India
157 Washington St, Salem, MA
(978) 832-2200
http://ptisalem.foodler.com/
The finest Indian food I have had this side of Asia. The food surpasses that I have had in several Cambridge, MA and Brooklyn, NY establishments. Value is excellent, service is outstanding, and management is friendly and fun.
Frank from Rockport, MA
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