New American Restaurants near Braintree, MA

“The only complaint we have is that while we were eating, the door to the outside open terrace was opened repeatedly for the staff to do something out there which introduced cold air in the main dining room that directly affected our table. Otherwise our group enjoyed our lunch choices.“

“Our first time going there for lunch and it was exceptional! We both got the bugers. My husband got the Daddy melt on sourdough. I got the landing smashburger. I had asked for it on sourdough as well even though it comes on sesame bun. It tastes just like a big mac but better. The sourdough was buttery crunchy but not overly so. Perfect amount of crunch . My husband loves donuts so they have an unusual app of apples cider donut holes . I have to watch the sugar. They came warm with an apple puree. Omg too good to stop eating I had to refrain myself. Perfect for a dessert. Wait staff was wonderful. We parked in the parking lot behind because it was sat at 1:30 it was easy to find a place. I grew up in the area and the parking has always been an issue for businesses. Please try this place. I can't wait to go back and try some more items .like the coconut shrimp tacos!“

“Never a bad night at bates“

“Kevin was our service provider this evening. He is absolutely fantastic. He has been our service provider prior to this - and even though we haven't been here for a few weeks - he remembered who we are -and what we usually order. Everything was perfect. He makes the dining experience excellent“

“We were visiting from the Midwest and stumbled across this wonderful restaurant. Amazing food blending delicious flavors! The chef/owner checked in with us multiple times. Hadn’t read her story until after we ate. So impressed and was happy to support her restaurant!“

“What an amazing place. In these times when we are still not comfortable dining indoors this place rocks. The chef behind these dishes knows a thing or two about bringing beer garden food to a totally new level. Thank you chef and staff in front of the house.“

“Great place for date night.“

“Delicious food and great ambiance! We will come back!“

“I've been to the one in Lisbon so I was very excited to experience a different location! It is very new and looks to be a secret still. It was the perfect mix of chill and just on the brink of busy. My food was great, I went to Poe-lenta and my husband got the wood-fired pizza from the pizza location!“

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

“All around an excellent experience. I'm not sure how I didn't know about this place sooner. It is a small and intimate experience. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is not stuffy but welcoming and homey.

They easily accommodated our allergies and dietary restrictions and the menu was excellent. Far better than some of the other Michelin started restaurants we have been to. It definitely worth the money. I can't wait to go back!“

“Visited again last night - food seems much better than in the past - and of course it is the wine list I come for - best in New England. Couple suggestions - please update the list! - 3 bottles we asked for were no longer available - it is impressive list - but I fear more and more of the bottles are not available. Other suggestion - lighting is very dim (? atmosphere) - so reading the list is impossible - would definitely give wait staff pen lights to give to folks on request. All that said - if you like good food, great wine, and very good service - great place to go to.“

“Awesome Patriotic atmosphere!! Highly recommended…“

“This is really awesome🥰🥰“

“Had a great dinner here and honestly don’t have anything to complain about. The food came out fresh and tasted excellent, the portions were good, and the service was friendly the whole time. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal and we left very happy.“

“Great tapas / quite filling“

“We went to Wink and Nod during Chef Valentine's time, along with it being my honey's birthday! We found parking easily b/c it was sunday! lol

The food was amazing! We had the Curry Goat patty (SO good) the oxtail pasta, jerk chicken and regular fried wings.

Our bartender, was pleasant and made us tasty cocktails!

We hope to make it back before Chef Valentine's menu ends on October 11th!“

“Had dinner at Lucy's while adventuring and it was hands down incredible! Everything was outstanding. The staff, the food, the environment, right down to the ice cold water and beer! 🤣 I will definetly be going again, because I wanted everything on the menu! Thank you Lucy's!“

“Dining in a cozy yurt surrounded by freshly fallen snow was fun winter experience for our family. Great ambiance, and the food and service were exceptional. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable outing!“

“Delicious menu items.. the pear salad is delicious and a fabulous starter to share. I had the swordfish over the lobster succotash and it was fantastic.. the succotash alone would be a delight! Highly recommend and we can’t wait to go back. We ended with the flourless chocolate cake and it was perfect“

“It is not my practice to be critical and write a negative review, but I was enjoying my evening until we were asked to vacate our table after being there for only an hour and 40 minutes. My reservation was at 6 PM and at 7:38 we were told that we need to leave the restaurant. This definitely has left me with a very bad experience. I recall a time during Covid when there was a limit on a reservation, and that was quite acceptable but on a Wednesday night in October 2026 I was quite shocked when we were told it was time for us to leave, especially when I noticed some empty tables around us. Very disappointed“

“Came here for my birthday and couldn’t have been more impressed! Carlos was our waiter and was incredible! The food was outstanding — highly recommend the sausage and fennel pasta with chili oil as well as the swordfish. Had the best time and already can’t wait to be back!“

“Fantastic place- Atmosphere, food people and vibe Love Cormick - the bartender !!!“

“I’ve now been to moxies in seaport a couple of times for dinner/drinks, and I can say that overall this is a great place to spend a night out with friends. All of their food options I’ve had have been incredible (nachos, lettuce wraps, burger to name a few). All of the martinis I’ve had have been excellent, but smoked rye drink is my favorite. A little expensive ($20/drink, apps are $20-30ish) but it’s a prime spot in seaport so it’s expected. The bar areas become a lot of fun late night too“

“Food was great ! Had the join burger, a mojito and the cinnamon ice cream“

“Awesome app's and excellent wine menu. All beef is grass fed. One of the best restaurants that I've been to.“

“Food was great and delicious and the staff were excellent“

“the pineapple jalapeno chicken. it's delicious..“

“Every time I come in, they are so welcoming, kind, and genuinely friendly. They always greet me with a smile and make me feel valued as a customer. It's rare to come across someone who is consistently positive and creates such a welcoming atmosphere. Great customer service like this is one of the reasons I keep coming back. Thank you, Nayline, for always making my visits enjoyable, and thank you to the entire Dig Inn team for the delicious food!“

“Great space, great food, great friendly service and great vibe. Whether for dinner or just for drinks it’s worth a visit.“

“Really fantastic staff, a pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food — honestly one of my favorite spots in Southie now! The branzino is spectacular and all of their vegetable sides are tasty and cooked to perfection. They also gave us a sample of their potato ice cream and I’m still thinking about it. I will absolutely be a regular here!“

“Excellent food and delicious lobster 🦞“

“Great service! Good atmosphere. Loved the food! ❤️“

“There is no better brunch menu on the south shore! Yaz’s Table is a truly unique culinary experience that will become your latest obsession.“

“Fabulous food. Great coffee. What more can you ask for???“

“This is a mixed bag for me. Tiny place and basic service. I’ve been 3 times, different menu each time. Two of the three times, I found almost all the dishes delicious and interesting (I always have the omnivore menu) m. One time was just bland all around and one dish was very unbalanced and too acidic. It’s BYOB, which I really like (the wine is always excellent, ha ha). I’m so done with QR code menus though.“

“We arrived late to Boston and needed a place to grab a bite. Their kitchen was still open so we ordered some food and drinks. The food and drinks were delish. The atmosphere was fairly lively. It’s a small footprint so having a few groups of people in there made the atmosphere pretty loud. Not a bad thing, just a notable observation. Overall the Franklin Cafe fit our need with good late night food and drinks.“

“Food was amazing great atmosphere“

“Found this place on a random search and it was above and beyond our expectations. Our server, Makaylee, made amazing recommendations and was extremely attentive. The hot chicken benny with truffle oil was amazing! The relaxing atmosphere was exactly what you’d want for a Sunday brunch. We will definitely be back!“

“Nice casual restaurant near Fenway and MGM concerts. We went for dinner before seeing Squeeze, Adam Ant, and Haircut 100. Our food was good and cocktails were ok. Service was fast and friendly and there were terminals at the table to pay your check.“

“Fabulous atmosphere, great food and friendly colleagues.“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Beautiful!! Amazing show !!!“

“Friendly service and amazing food! My daughter had the grilled organic chicken sandwich and I had the mixed greens and arugula salad-- both were delicious. Our server was knowledgeable, and several other servers double checked on us and greeted us as they walked by. We will definitely be back.“

“EVERYTHING I’ve had there has been excellent! Great staff too! 🙂“

“Good food. Pleasant atmosphere“

“They have a long list of cocktails, and they all seem interesting and original.

I got a half-liter Paulaner, that unfortunately was served warm, hence the four stars. For food, we tried the tuna tostados; the portion was surprisingly small, and a bit disappoiting.

Service was great and very attentive. They have a patio by Commonwealth Ave that is great a quick bite in the afternoon.“

“I had the short rib hash, and it was warm and absolutely delicious. It’s a bit heavy, but I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a warm and hearty breakfast!

Also the staff were professional, the restaurant was clean, and the atmosphere was great.“

“My first time at Alba’s, dining with 3 others. We were seated promptly (we had a reservation). The waitress was great, food was amazing (filet mignon with mashed potatoes) and a warm, comfortable atmosphere. I will definitely return and I would definitely recommend.“

“My wife and I visited Square Cafe in Hingham last night and we had an awesome dinner! I can't say enough good things about this place. Probably one of THE BEST meals I've had in a long time when dining out. The food...all of it....our appetizers, entrees and dessert was outstanding! Our waiter Jamis was the best! If you haven't tried Square Cafe, do yourself a favor and give it a try. We will definitely be a repeat customer!“