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FEBRUARY 2008
Praise
Cedar Crest
187 Broadway, Lawrence, MA
(978) 685-5722
http://www.cedarcrestrestaurant.com
I recently moved out of state but before I did I visited Cedar Crest Restaurant in Lawrence, not only is the food excellent. Their service staff was perfect. I will miss it and when I go back home I will definitely go back for lunch and dinner!
Sandy from Lexington, KY
Zing
Fast Eddies Diner
320 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH
(603) 926-2314
The food was delivered fast at first. Meal was served on one plate; it contained a very small salad with 1 slice of cucumber. Half of the salad was cold and crisp while the other half was unpleasantly warm from the thick slice of meat loaf resting next to it. Meatloaf had a good flavor. Potatoes arrived without the butter I requested. By the time I got it, the potatoes were cold. Roughly $13.00 for a meat loaf dinner not including the tip. I had to flag someone down to pay my bill as my waitress did not come back after delivering the meal.
James from Hampton, NH
Praise
Mary Ann's
Route 102, Derry, NH
(603) 434-5785
http://www.maryannsdiner.com
Wow! What an awesome place! Walls are covered with pictures of famous people of the past and some well known restaurant patrons of today. The waitresses are attired in poodle style skirts, bobby socks and ribbons in their hair. Breakfast is amazing in price and portion size. Only a few draw backs: long waiting lines at both entrances and not enough parking.
Jim from Haverhill, MA
Zing
Lewis Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Route 133, Essex, MA
(978) 768-6551
http://www.lewisofessex.com
My family and I tried this place 2 weeks in a row. Thought that the first visit was just an off night. While the food is ok, I feel that the unfriendly wait-staff needs training.
Dave from Medford, MA
Praise
Rhythm Cafe
12 School, Merrimac, MA
(978) 346-0444
Great atmosphere, good friendly service. It has a small bar. My favorite meal is the buttermilk cider chicken, which comes with rice and green beans.
Thomas from Plaistow, NH
Zing
99 Restaurant
Route 125, North Andover, MA
(978) 683-9999
http://www.99restaurants.com/
The meat was well done, the shrimp skewer was well done, but the side dish was wrong.
Dave from North Andover, MA
Zing
Angela’s Coal Fire Pizza
Route 1, Saugus, MA
(781) 941-2625
I heard about this place that has great chicken wings. I stopped in for their so called famous wings and they were a waste of my $15.00. They were hard dry and bitter taste. I was very disappointed came with foccacia bread that was hard also; I was wondering why it only took 5 minutes wait. In my opinion they just warm them up in their so call famous brick oven.
Artie from Somerville, MA
Praise
Norm's White Horse
Route 110, Methuen, MA
(978) 687-1211
This local watering hole has some of the best food around. The chicken bbq's are by far the best around and the seafood chowder is full of fish, clams, lobster, shrimp and scallops. Very unique.
Mike from Methuen, MA
Praise
Route 28 Roadhouse
4 Sanborn Road, Londonderry, NH
(603) 425-7553
Portions are huge, food was delicious. Very ambitious menu: 28 omelets, 28 burgers, over a dozen benedicts. Service was great, very personal. Everything’s homemade, owners are there everyday to make sure quality and service are top notch. Very friendly staff.
Steve from Salem, NH
Praise
Great Chow
Route 18, Abington, MA
(781) 871-8832
We went for dinner last night and it was wonderful. Extremely good food and excellent service. A beautiful interior with fireplace and waterfalls. We will definitely go again.
Shirley from Weymouth, MA
Zing
Legal Sea Foods
100 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA
(617) 266-7775
http://www.legalseafoods.com
Instead of the ambiance of Boston's Copley rooftop skyline, we were seated at a dark, isolated table with no view. After being ignored for 15 minutes, our waiter finally arrived to introduce himself. When we complained of claustrophobia, he brought us to a small third row table in the main dining area. Our orders were taken, but after a lengthy wait, our order of calamari arrived cold. My wife's scrod was delicious, but my sons' fried clam dinners were over-cooked on the outside and raw in the inside.
Bob from Dracut, MA
Praise
Flatbreads
5 Market Square, Amesbury, MA
(978) 834-9800
http://www.flatbreadcompany.com
Best pizza ever! Ingredients are fresh and all organic. Crust is thin, crisp, and delicious. Rustic atmosphere with pizza being baked in a wood-fired oven. Especially cozy on a cold winter's night.
Cindy from Haverhill, MA
Praise
Joshua’s
1637 Post Road, Wells, ME
(207) 646-3355
http://www.joshuas.biz
The food is superb, the atmosphere is charming and the wait staff is friendly and congenial. Make sure to make reservations!
Michael from Andover, MA
Zing
Lupo's Seafood and Grille
595 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
(603) 926-1100
No wait help. Roast beef dinner was tasteless and stringy and mashed potatoes were cold. Very disappointing experience here at a usually good restaurant.
Brain from Lawrence, MA
Zing
Beijing Restaurant
Route 125, North Andover, MA
(978) 689-9500
Beijing was a longtime favorite restaurant of ours. It used to have some of the better prepared dishes outside of Boston. The new updated version has failed to maintain the previous levels of service and food quality we had come to expect. The 'homemade' Peking ravioli are frozen, the General Cho's chicken was bland and merely sticky, the Chun Liu pork had no 'kick' and worst of all, the Yu Hsang broccoli was severely overcooked and served in a watery, flavorless broth.
Marcy from North Andover, MA
Praise
The Bistro 44
44 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA
(781) 276-7565
It had been sometime since I had been to the Bistro 44 and I have to say they have made great strides there. From the capable staff to the food and the overall service these guy's are doing really good stuff. Chef Jayson DeMarco and his talented team have a nicely put together menu that includes plenty of Seafood choices as well as several steaks. We had attentive without being overdone service from the friendly, capable and professional staff.
Joseph from Bedford, MA
Praise
Naples Pizza
142 1/2 Elm, Amesbury, MA
(978) 388-0211
http://www.naplespizzasite.com
For the best and freshest tasting pizza you have to try this new hot spot. Also has great tasting salads, subs, and get some freshly baked Pita Bread to take home.
Brain from Lawrence, MA
Praise
Cafe Azteca
180 Common Street, Lawrence, MA
(978) 689-7393
One of the areas finest selections of authentic Mexican cuisine. All dishes are nicely proportioned and have various dishes using pork, chicken, and shrimp. Plenty of room at this location for your group moderately priced and great beverage selection.
Brain from Lawrence, MA
Praise
Route 28 Roadhouse
4 Sanborn Road, Londonderry, NH
(603) 425-7553
They have 28 different kind of omelets that range from $5-$9. One of the omelets is an Avalanche it has all the meats and the vegetables and three kinds of cheeses. Plus, they also have 28 different kind of burgers. Then they also feature an early bird special with coffee. Plus, 28 different kinds of Benedicts. I could go on and on.
Tracy from Londonderry, NH
Praise
Joseph's Winter Street Cafe
24 Winter Street, Newburyport, MA
(978) 462-1188
http://www.josephswinterstcafe.com
My husband and I recently went back to Joseph's and were not disappointed. We always go back to this restaurant as we love the ambiance as well as their great food. This is truly my favorite restaurant!
Susan from Newburyport, MA
Zing
Max Steins
94 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA
(781) 402-0033
http://www.maxsteins.com/
We got seated next to the kitchen – it was a disaster! 45 minute wait for an appetizer and the food was just fair.
Steve from Danvers, MA
Praise
The Common Man
88 Range Road, Windham, NH
(603) 898-0088
http://www.thecman.com
My family and I have been to this restaurant a few times and the food is always good. I got the Apple Chicken and this was the moistest piece of chicken I have ever had. My parents said there food was delicious too. I always love at the end of the meal when they give you homemade white chocolate.
Caitlin from Methuen, MA
Praise
The Common Man
88 Range Road, Windham, NH
(603) 898-0088
http://www.thecman.com
For a true New England cold winter night dining experience this is the place to go. Great atmosphere – rustic, barn like interior, crackling fire in a huge fieldstone fireplace. Great food – extensive menu.
Bernice from Salem, NH
Praise
Cedar Crest
187 Broadway, Lawrence, MA
(978) 685-5722
http://www.cedarcrestrestaurant.com
Seven friends and I stopped at the Cedar Crest for lunch after attending a funeral. The hostess/owner was very gracious and seated us together at a table out of the way. The waiter was wonderfully pleasant and professional. The food was marvelous – portions were generous and the prices were reasonable. All entries were served pippin hot.
Frances from Lawrence, MA
Praise
Chinatown
103 Sharon Street, Stoughton, MA
(781) 297-3886
http://www.chinatowrestaurant.org
WOW!! The freshest food, cleanest Chinese Food Restaurant I have eaten in. Wholesome, freshly prepared, I had the Chinatown ribs to start. Never have I seen so much meat in a rib. Their soups are great too. I had a bowl of Pork Won Ton Soup, it was almost as good as mom's chicken soup... almost! Their Crispy Shrimp dish is awesome as everything else on their menu. The wait staff is attentive, but not overbearing. The open kitchen let's you know you food is being prepared to order. Visit once, it will be your place to go for Chinese food.
Bob from Westford, MA
Zing
Red Rock Bistro
141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA
(781) 595-1414
The view was beautiful and we had a perfect seat directly at the window. However, that is where the praise ends. Our waitress was totally disinterested in attending to our needs. She took our order at 12:45 pm and after numerous inquiries as to where our food was we ended up leaving after waiting 2 hours for our food.
Ro from Swampscott, MA
Zing
Keon's Bistro
105 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA
(978) 521-0112
http://www.keons.com/
What a huge disappointment, from the poor service and the mediocre food. Waited over 10 minutes before a server came over to us, the tables are so close together every time she served the table next to us -- I was bumped. Once our food was served never saw anyone again till we were done.
Andrew from Methuen, MA
Praise
Wang's Table
46 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, MA
(978) 372-0089
What a Wonderful Family owned 'Diamond in the rough!' Wonderfully clean and serene, always friendly with consistent service and winning prices and menu. We travel all over the country to all major cites and Wang's is our number one choice for sushi!
Allison from Haverhill, MA
Praise
One Eleven Village Square Restaurant
Route 111, Hampstead, NH
(603) 329-6879
The staff is wonderful, friendly and efficient. It's a great place to go for dinner and great entertainment! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. My husband and I have been going here for about 10 years now and never have we been disappointed! I also have used the function room down stairs for my parent’s 50th anniversary party. Everything was perfect from the atmosphere to the food. The staff made this a wonderful memory for my parents!
Gina from Sandown, NH
Praise
Rosario's 1859 House
12 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA
(978) 738-9900
My wife and I and friends have been enjoying excellent meals from fish to cutlets etc. With a cozy pub atmosphere, and a classic 1859 vintage Rumford fireplace. Owner, manager, and staff very personable. Best kept secret in the Merrimac Valley.
David from Methuen, MA
Zing
Bistro 44
44 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA
(781) 276-7565
http://www.thebistro44.com
Food was great, presentation, taste and cooked as requested. But, I was not told a one price menu at time of reservation. Had to ask for the wine aspect that was noted on the menu, but not told by waitress to ask for it. Took too long to get drinks, although meals came out properly and on time. I went on your last Sunday's recommendation.
David from Somerville, MA
Praise
Avenue One
One Avenue De Lafayette, Boston, MA
(617) 422-5579
http://www.avenueoneboston.com/
Avenue One is in the Hyatt in the theater district. The layout of the restaurant is lovely, with several tiers of seating keeping an open feel but minimizing crowd noise. The evening we were there, there was a wonderful jazz combo playing and setting a delightfully romantic mood throughout the evening (they also won bonus points for a particularly lovely rendition of our song request). Our server was attentive, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The menu was creative without being too unusual, and included wine pairings for each entree, although we discussed other options with the helpful and knowledgeable sommelier, who made excellent suggestions based on our own preferences. I had the lobster tail and salmon, which was cooked to perfection, with a crunchy caramelized coating and buttery moist inside. My fiancé had a filet mignon that was flavorful and very tender. The presentation of all the dishes was beautiful and appealing. Appetizers, salads, and entrees were all generous but not overwhelming portions. All in all, a wonderful upscale dining experience!
Sandy from Waltham, MA
Praise
Brookstone Grille
Route 111, Derry, NH
(603) 328-9250
http://www.brookstone-park.com
My husband and I ate here for the first time and loved it. We ordered the sausage and polenta appetizer and were not disappointed. I thought the chicken marsala with potato gnocchi was delicious. We ended with the creme brulee sampler which was very generous in size. The atmosphere and bar area was nice but I would have liked the lights dimmed a bit lower, it was too bright.
Allison from Plaistow, NH
Praise
The Windham Restaurant
59 Range Road, Windham, NH
(603) 870-9270
This has become my favorite restaurant. Warm atmosphere, great service and the food is fabulous. I've tried several entrees and have never been disappointed. Did I mention they have a great martini menu? Definitely worth the trip.
Phyllis from Methuen, MA
Praise
North End Deli
95 Common Street, Lawrence, MA
(978) 688-3539
Great and inexpensive homemade Italian food. From wedding soup to veal cutlet and sausage dishes and sandwiches.
Brian from Lawrence, MA
Zing
Tuscan House
58 East Grove Street, Middleboro, MA
(508) 923-0099
I have been hearing about this restaurant for a few months so I thought my wife and I would give it a try. We decided to eat in the lounge area which has a nice decor and an intimate atmosphere. Our drinks did not arrive until after our appetizers. The bar tenders were rude and loud. The food was just average and the server was more interested with the customers at the bar. I guess next time we get a babysitter we will try a place closer to Boston with a more professional staff.
Zach from Sharon, MA
Praise
Key’s Grille
Route 125, North Andover, MA
(978) 687-5397
I went to the Key’s Grille on Saturday night and had a great meal. The small filet and crab cake combo was super. I had the sweet potato fries and slaw.
Dennis from North Andover, MA
Praise
Lograsso's Bistro
13 Railroad Ave., Rockport, MA
(978) 546-7977
We went for dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday, which we didn't tell anyone at the restaurant beforehand. We had appetizers (bruschetta and buffalo calamari with an incredible blue cheese dip, both were excellent). All of us loved our entrees (scallop puttanesca, Mediterranean seafood pasta dish, and shrimp scampi)! The very best part came with the dessert--our waitress, who was friendly, knowledgeable overheard that it was my husband's birthday and turned dessert into a show! All of a sudden, Sinatra stopped, and a funky version of 'Happy Birthday' came over the speaker system, all of the colorful lighting that they have in the dining area blinked in unison to the song, and out came the waitress with my husband's cake on a flashing cake stand that also sang happy birthday.
Karen from Danvers, MA
Zing
The Melting Pot
213 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA
(781) 791-0529
http://www.meltingpot.com
All I can say is what a Letdown. We were seated in a booth that was a bit cramped and we asked to be moved but were told everything was reserved and 4 people could not sit in a booth for 6. We ordered two dinners for two but because we sat at the table with only one burner we were only allowed to choose one type of appetizers and one type of cooking oil. Our group had different tastes but we were told to just make a mutual decision. No one filled all the empty tables during the 2-1/2 hours we were there. Worst of all they seated 4 people in the 6 table right opposite us a little while later and we watched them order the same meals we did and they got twice as much food as we did because they had two cooking pots vs our one. When the owner came over to hear our complaint, although she was nice, the complaint fell on deaf ears. For $250 for 4 it was absolutely not worth the money and we will not be returning.
Lori from Methuen, MA
Praise
George’s Restaurant
130 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA
(978) 374-5150
Great prices and location with a great luncheon/dinner menu. This is one of Haverhill's best kept secret. You must try the pasta with pancetta. You will not be disappointed.
Brian from Lawrence, MA
Praise
Goat Hill Grille
90 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA
(978) 232-9292
I had the best veal chop last Saturday night at the Goat Hill Grille. The food was outstanding, and the service was wonderful. We had to wait for a table, but it was well worth it.
Kimberley from Marblehead, MA
Praise
Trattoria Amalfi
Route 28, Salem, NH
(603) 893-5773
Best Italian restaurant North of Boston! This place never fails to satisfy appetite and taste buds. Great food, warm inviting atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Skip the hassles of the Boston commute and parking issues, and try this fantastic restaurant.
Diane from Methuen, MA
Praise
Bellino's Trattoria
Route 129, Wakefield, MA
(781) 246-7666
http://www.bellinos.com
The veal saltimbocca was out of this world and the chicken picatta was better than any my wife has had in the North End. Service was efficient and friendly. The place was spotless.
Jack from Lexington, MA
Praise
Trackside Bar and Grill
30 Warren Street, Peabody, MA
(978) 531-1047
It is a small neighborhood spot serving Portuguese style entrees. I had paella and I could eat only half of it. It was loaded with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, sausage, pork cubes and half a lobster. My wife loved her spicy pork medallions. All the food is reasonable priced.
Joe from Andover, MA
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