Restaurants in Amherst

“The food was amazing and feature some of the best dishes from Latin America. The service was great too.”

“Drove up from New York (signed the board) for my 5 year old grand daughter's recital. Food was really good and the people were very nice. will definitely be back!”

“Great food and very friendly staff!”

“This Chinese restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the honey walnut shrimp and vegetable fried rice. Every dish tasted fresh and full of authentic flavor. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The restaurant was spotless and had a warm, relaxing atmosphere. I can honestly say this is one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.”

“This place is remarkably good. There are a lot of unusual dishes, all of them delicious. I tend to have the sour soup with vegetable dumplings. It’s so delicious. This is definitely my favourite restaurant in the Amherst/Northampton area!”

“Very good Acai bowls, Smoothies made from fresh fruits. Staff friendly. Clean and even their BR. Will recommend this place.”

“The cocktails here are nothing short of artistry. Each drink is a carefully crafted masterpiece, marrying bold flavors with subtle nuances that surprise and delight. The bartenders are not just mixologists; they are storytellers, weaving narratives through their concoctions that take you on a journey with every sip. Whether you opt for a classic with a twist or a completely original creation, you can expect a drink that’s not only balanced and complex but also deeply satisfying. The menu, though focused, complements the drinks perfectly. Small plates of gourmet delights are offered, each one designed to enhance the flavors of the cocktails. I highly recommend the celery! Service at The Archives is impeccable. The staff are attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable yet unpretentious. They seem genuinely passionate about what they do, and it shows in the care they take with every guest. In a city overflowing with bars and lounges, The Archives stands out as a beacon of sophistication and quality. It’s a place where time seems to slow down, allowing you to savor the moment, the company, and the extraordinary drinks. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening, a special celebration, or simply a night out with friends, The Archives promises an experience that is as unforgettable as it is enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

“If you like New England boiled dinners don't go here but if, you like great flavors at a more than fair price, this is an exceptional find.”

“The coffee is amazing! The baristas are knowledgeable, quick and friendly. The food is absolutely delish too. One of my favorite spots!! The market side has typical and unique options as well as premade food to grab and go! Thank you for existing Cushman ☺️”

“🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Amazing! What job! Held my daughter’s shower here , food, staff, drinks, atmosphere! 5 stars for sure! Thank you again to the entire staff!”

“One of the best restaurants in Amherst! My partner and I order from here once or twice a week; the food is consistently fresh, hot, and delicious. Everything is seasoned perfectly. The all-day combo is so affordable, with a lot of options. We like the General Tso's Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Beef Teriyaki Skewers, Poached Chicken over Rice, and Crab Rangoons, but you can't miss with anything here. The service is also so sweet and lovely, definitely the highlight of Chef Lau's. Thank you!!”

“This place has the best birria tacos, good-sized portions, and is affordable. The only complaint I would have is paying for extra lettuce and the extra sauces but not receiving it in my past orders. They must have been busy during those times, but nonetheless, I still order from here since it's so good.”

“Something different- food very tasty. Especially the lamb.”

“bangin vermicelli bowls!!”

“Nuestra primera visita y fue de satisfacción al 💯 !!! Carisma y amabilidad al llegar,atención y cómoda espera y al llegar lo que eliges para comer 🤩😋🤗Deliciosooo😋😋😋Recomendado ✔️y me desee pronto regreso 🤗Gracias El Comalito🤩”

“I ordered a cake for my co-worker’s retirement celebration. We had a limited budget & everyone was so happy with the cake. A half-sheet pan carrot cake, with luscious cream cheese frosting, beautifully decorated! It was enough for 20 people with leftovers. Highly recommend!”

“THEEEE BESTTTTT U WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED MY FAVORITE LIL SPOT TO GO WITH WIFE 🩷⭐️”

“The guys cooking was really nice. Everything was fresh, clean and properly stored. The guy has been here for 1 year and makes delicious Turkish style kebab. The meat is soft and juicy and flavors are great as well!”

“quality ingredients, clean shop, great customer service. 😉”

“Just an absolutely perfect place with plenty of vegan and also “normal” food options.

I’m so glad I found this place.

I had the Quinoa salad and it was the best vegan whole plant food lunch I’ve eaten in a long time, maybe ever.

Delicious food can be healthful, and someone in that kitchen knows that!

Congrats!”

“Anything if you like it or have a sweet tooth or massive sugar rush”

“First time going to Playa Bowls! It was fantastic! I got a coconut bowl with strawberries and Nutella. It was delicious. My husband got the Goldie mango bowl. He loved it. We were impressed with all of the options. The fruit was fresh and ripe. The bowls were very good-sized. We were both full after eating them. We will definitely be returning.
The atmosphere was also great. I loved the hand painted walls. Such a cool vibe in the place. I certainly recommend it.”

“It's a small cozy place and great to bring friends if you want to talk. And, their pastries are from nearby Lemon Bakery which makes superb ..... everything!”

“Welcoming chef/ owner, Wonderful music and lights on the food truck. The chicken is really moist and flavorful and the sauces are fresh and delicious- recommend highly !”

“Great experience at Moge Tee Amherst! I ordered the Strawberry Tea with strawberry popping boba and it was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and really refreshing. The popping boba added the perfect touch. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!”

“So many selections of healthy foods menu.”

“The Harp is my go to casual dinner spot in the area. Their sandwiches and salads are better than you'd expect. The atmosphere inside is also nicer and more cozy than the unassuming outside. They have a great patio, a spacious yet neighbors meeting neighbors bar vibe, and plenty of tables. Its not over run with college students, its a good mix of people. Most of all the staff and service is always excellent.”

“My girlfriend and I dropped in a couple weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised. Great beer, dark lighting, nice people, very quaint and intimate. The M&D is “our spot” now.”

“The food was fantastic, I had the Korean tacos and the service was excellent. The mariachi band was a great touch too.”

“The Cleanliness, the service, the ambiance and the easy way to find and serve your food options is amazing. No wonder UMass Amherst is the Campus with the best food in all USA.”

“Amazing environment & food!”

“Every Thursday is Chicken Tenders Night for the squad. I'm reviewing this on a Monday even though Chicken Tenders Night is on Thursday, that's how much I'm looking forward to Thursday! Nothing beats onion rings and chicken tenders. My friends and I all live in Southwest, but we make the trip to Worcester ever week. We basically walk a mile from our dorms just to get to Worcester! It's our late night ritual.. I recommend always getting honey mustard and blue cheese. Sometimes I tell my friends that I can't talk right now because all I want to do is eat and wait in line for the next batch of chicken.”

“Really really good
Be warned that it can be very busy as a result
Note that the owner thinks it is a good idea to intentionally under staff on Mondays
Funny to be prompted with a 40 minute wait on South Amherst”

“Ben made a beautiful hot latte just the way I like it! Love this place❤️❤️”

“Great food & servers the atmosphere was so relaxing”

“Really impressed with Omi Omy! Was visiting the area for work. It's super conveniently located in the Big Y plaza. Got chicken vermicelli noodle bowl, fresh spring rolls, and a pork banh mi. I live in Boston and always get my banh mi in Chinatown and omg, this was BETTER! The bread is something special. Crispy, yet chewy, fresh, impeccable. Their ratio of toppings to meat to sauce was spot on. It was truly perfect. I will dream about it forever. Fresh spring rolls were huge, the peanut sauce was a little watery but they were still good. Vermicelli w/ fish vinegar sauce was great as well. Really fair prices and delicious food. Absolutely worth a stop!”

“Thanks for making my daughters favorite dinner for her birthday 🎂”

“We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner in the Amherst room on Oct. 23rd. Nothing short of amazing! Appetizers were plentiful and delicious, as was the steak, chicken and shrimp & crab scampi. Our server Karen was one in a million, she was two steps ahead the whole evening and a big part of the success shared by the wedding party. Thank you to all the staff for making it a magical night :)”

“How can I forget about this place where I could eat healthy with a number of exquisite varieties, located at Amherst College, what I loved is that once you are in the dining room you can eat everything you want, so it is worth it. in that sense.”

“So happy this shop is now in Amherst! Really delicious ice cream, sorbet and more. I had the sweet cream ice and cider sorbet and while I would absolutely get them again I’m super excited to try new flavors next time.”

“I can't wait to go back food was amazing service was a 10 the atmosphere was very pleasant. Also family friendly wish I took a picture usually do. My next trip I promise I will”

“Waitress was top notch! Food is always amazing.”

“Rachel and crew are absolutely amazing. I know that whenever I eat there, my guests and I will be well taken care of and the food will be delicious. Never a bad complaint.”

“Wonderful service. Very helpful. Delicious food and tea.”

“I have been coming here for years, and every time, service has been great and the food comes out promptly. Servers are attentive and the owner/chef is very knowledgeable. Sushi rolls are especially delicious and always consistent! My favorites are the Ninja Roll and Salmon Roll.”

“This place/workers are so fabulous!! Best coffee at umass hands down”

“Spotlessly clean, stocked with standard favorite drinks plus lots unique options too. A varied menu of breakfast and lunch options with fresh ingredients and quick prep. Superbly managed, her music playlist makes for a relaxing background and the cappuccino was just how I like it!”

“great craft beer selection!”

“Absolutely love this spot! The coffee is always fresh and flavorful, and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. It's my go-to place to kickstart my day!”

“Great hotel in a convenient location! Pros: easy access to the campus, quiet, great student (and visitor) dining options in the same building. The room was very clean and quiet. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the pillows are super fluffy and abundant. Cons: TOO COLD. I got to my room and it was 66 degrees. I quickly found the thermostat does absolutely nothing. One morning I woke up and it was a comfortable 74 degrees in the room, but the temperature more often hovered around 69 degrees. I made frequent trips outside to warm up. Also there's a 2" gap under the door to the hallway. Conversations easily travel under the gap. I feel like a small autonomous robot could easily access the room by scooting under the door.”

“After two weeks of eating mainly seafood along the east coast I was in the mood for Mexican and lo and behold when I looked at the menu here they had enchiladas! They were excellent too. Matched perfectly with a cold beer. We sat outside and enjoyed the view which was a topper. Our waitress was nice too.”

“Delicious bubble tea, friendly staff, great location”

“I love share coffee. They make the best lattes and cappuccinos. However, this past time I ordered a latte the milk was not frothed properly it was rather watery. I usually come here to treat myself for a nice cup of coffee.”

“Ordered food for an event of about 40 people Will was great to work with for ordering Excellent food Dessert platter is phenomenal Many many compliments on quality of food Highly recommend!!!”

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit”

“Most of the reviews here are pretty old. The food is, generally speaking, decent. Good amount of fruit and vegetables, great dessert, nice salad bar, good selection of drinks. The bean chili is A++, and they’ve had some well-made tofu dishes. Perfectly seasoned and nice texture.

Can’t speak to how good the meat dishes are, but the vegetarian and vegan options are fine. There’s not a ton of variety in a single meal, but day to day the options change a lot. You can also take your food to go which is great, and they handle the composting situation really well.

Dietary restrictions: They pay special care to allergies and separating out food that’s got nuts, gluten, etc.”

“Ordered the famous heart shaped pizza for my son and his girlfriend, totally understand they’re swamped with Valentine days orders, and the gentleman helped me this afternoon was awesome!! And it was delivered on time, on the dot! Both kids enjoyed it very much and a big shout out and THANK YOU!”

“Love this place!! Haven’t had a dish I didn’t love! Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole are my favorite! I hope to try the flan next time!”

“the chicken parm pizza and chicken bacon ranch are delicious best pizza spot ever.”

“We used Campus Pizza to provide post game meals for our lacrosse team and the service was excellent, prices good and the food delicious! They delivered meals for 70 people right to us in the parking lot beside the field and even numbered each item by jersey number for easy distribution. Highly recommend using them to cater for your team event!”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“I love the Spoke. So romantic, perfect spot for a first date”

“Awesome yummy warm cookies ❤️”

“Went here yesterday with my family & ordered over $200 worth of food. (Big eaters) We got a bit of everything, our waitress was super accommodating (3 kids) with explaining what we were ordering, serving size, etc. which if you're a parent you know this is very helpful. Everything was prepared to absolute perfection, looked very appealing, & tasted even better! Ended up ordering a couple Cannonball Sushi's to take home because my God 🤌🏼🔥 IMHO it's reasonably priced for the food/location. SOLID 9/10 Hidden gem status.”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“Came here for a concert for laundry day and met the nicest owner ever but not only his hospitality was great. He was great. I recommend this place to everyone. The calzones and the cheese sticks were amazing. Change my life. Go birds!!”

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!”

“The freshness of the food the care that goes into preparing the food to making taste so good thanks crew”

“It was busy inside but I didn’t feel like I was being rushed when I ordered. The staff are absolutely amazing and helpful. They answered all my questions without hesitation. The Super Chicken Melt was absolutely amazing. They use the freshest ingredients and are really good with accommodating allergies. I will definitely be coming back and recommend them to friends and family”

“In addition to its delectable offerings of authentic Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine, the standout feature of this restaurant is undoubtedly its exceptional staff and ownership, who consistently greet patrons with warm smiles and friendly service. We also appreciate the pleasant ambiance that complements our dining experience.”