New American Restaurants near Malden, MA

“We just got takeout tonight, so can't rate the service or atmosphere. We ordered the 1/2 lb burger with swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, and fries, and the pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich with sweet potato fries. The pulled pork was a little too sweet for my taste, but everything else was great. The fries were amazing, and I've never had a better pickle spear. I know I'm going to be craving that pickle spear in the future.“

“Loved the tuna tacos. So fresh!“

“spectacular!!! always a great time and food to die for. .and a great value for the not so richest guys... one in a million place!!!!!“

“The place to eat after a long day“

“Lovely spot with spectacular views of the water. Beautifully designed interior. Delicious, creative food. Great service.“

“The best meal- great service- Beautiful atmosphere And warm friendly hostess“

“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.“

“Delicious and safe dining experience- the food was unbelievably fresh and creative. All servers went out of their way to be attentive and friendly- the mulled wine was the perfect beverage on this chilly afternoon! We brought blankets- and used them!“

“Great tapas / quite filling“

“Great place for date night.“

“Incredible food at the Chef’s Table. Amazing coordination between staff in a small space. Very friendly and accommodating. Probably the best meal I have ever had and I didn’t choose any of the courses!“

“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.“

“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 a boat dinner during Head of the Charles weekend for 22 people. Zoe at Sloane's helped me plan the event and she could not have been more wonderful for helping us make it all perfect. She was responsive and understanding. The restaurant staff made us all feel welcome and comfortable. The food and drinks were awesome and we all left very happy. Thank you!“

“Very warm and cozy near the fireplace. Food was wonderful and service exceptional. We had a very friendly and attentive server.“

“I went season 52 tonight for thanksgiving dinner , for the first time , the restaurant is amazing great atmosphere , The food was unbelievable, the best thanksgiving dinner ever , excellent service by Jodi M , she’s was very nice, polite and friendly I highly recommend this place ! I will be back for sure .“

“An excellent dinner. Purple carrots! Lemon potatoes! Tahini mushroom with an egg! Blue fish! Good service. Guy ran down The block to return my bracelet which had fallen off! They give you the check in a Copy of the Constitution! Recommend but why are you not accessible! Such a contradiction of your stated philosophy. Should at least put it on your website with your apology“

“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.“

“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!“

“This is really awesome🥰🥰“

“Our favorite restaurant in the Boston area. The food is incredible - our go to is the kale salad, biscuit, burger, sea captain, and always trying something new. The service is phenomenal - the chef goes out of his way to introduce himself and check in on the meal, and every waiter has always been amazing. Sam and Nick are so great and have made this a special spot for us. Truly a gem!“

“Food, drinks and service were all excellent. We will definitely be back again!“

“One of my all time favorite spots in Somerville never had a bad meal. Great vibe and service always suggests it as one of the top spots in Somerville.“

“Awesome Patriotic atmosphere!! Highly recommended…“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Whenever we are in the mood for more American style fare, we think why go anywhere other than The Abbey because the food is always reliably delicious. Take a grilled chicken sandwich: omnipresent on local menus, yet only The Abbey makes this a moist and delicious generous meal every time. Love their truffle fries, and whatever creative daily listing they have. I have made fans of visitors as well. A local treasure.“

“Amazing food. Don't miss out on the pasta dishes or the bread. They actually make for great sharing apps. The staff is so nice and welcoming. Drinks are delicious and unique.“

“Had a work lunch in this location in their private room. Loved the atmosphere , food and amazing service. The servers Rob and Charlotte were incredible. I would like to thank them and the rest of the stuff. Definitely recommending the place to my friends 😀“

“Really nice restaurant. We are outside and I do think they could put a little more care into the outdoor patio but the food was great, everything we ordered was delicious. The dessert was 3 stars at best but maybe we just got it on an off night.“

“Fabulous evening. I made my reservation a month ago and was surprised when we were seated in a faraway corner on the lower level. We asked to move upstairs and the host gladly accommodated us. Our server was attentive and friendly and made great recommendations. Calamari was a little salty, but everything else was perfect! This is always my favorite pre-ballet spot. A nice espresso martini is just right to stay awake for the rest of the evening!“

“Cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service. Great food and drink!“

“DELICIOUS FOOD. Very different food fair with choices for all diets. Excellent, friendly service. Good cocktails. I’ll be back !“

“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“

“Everything was really great. Jorge was our waiter and was lovely and now we’re gonna have to go to freaking Groton to try the Tavern because he talked it up so much. Mocktails were great; carrots were so good. Everything was so good. Yum.“

“This place is one of the best places I’ve been to in a hot minute! The bottomless brunch and $4 mimosas had my best friend and I making immediate reservations! The staff and management are so sweet and truly care about the service they provide. This really is the place to go and if you haven’t yet you better get on it babe! Will be here once a month at least! Seriously obsessed! 🤍“

“The food is delicious and the drinks are soooo good. Especially the Salted Caramel Spiked Iced drink.“

“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“

“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!“

“All you can ask for in a wine bar.“

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

“I had a great experience here! I will definitely go here again while on my trip in Massachusetts. I told my waitress Helina, I will be raving about this chicken I had. It was soo good!! I am glad she waited when I was taking my time to deciding.❤ So many good options to choose from.

When she came over, I was undecided. Which is very unluck me. I usually have an idea what I want. I went in thinking I was going to get tacos or nachos. But I was so happy I took my time to look over the menu. A hidden gem ❤❤ The pancakes was delicious 🤤.

A hidden gem because I only think of chicken and waffles. When I had THEIR PANCAKES 🤤 Don't get me wrong the chicken was full of flavor. The syrup, ranch, and pickles all together was heaven with it.

I love the walls! I love the music videos playing. I love the news having on other televisions. Even the other staff was all very friendly helping Helina. When the one gentleman got plates before her. I went to get a straw, and the one staff member read my lips. They were very on point on what goes around.

I didn't feel rush. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our food extremely after a long 6 hour trip. Thank you for serving us. We will be back and definitely telling others!

(And if you want just a cheeseburger come here. In NY a cheeseburger comes with everything. You have to ask for things not on it. My boyfriend was happy of just a cheeseburger on menu).“

“I "cried" when my fave VEGAN or VEGETARIAN "GO-to" eat-in place closed all their locations around Boston. That was sadly & formerly GrainMaker .. (gone now) However DiG has grown on me as their deFACTO replacement for all FRESH VEGGIES and otherwise ALL FRESH MEAL VEGAN or VEGETERIAN eats and eat-in place! This is becoming my greatly reccomended "hidden vegan and veggie gem" in Boston with LOTS of locations. They have 3 locations thus far in Boston and 2 in Cambridge. I hav ONLY visited their downtown location thus far! Just as formerly with GrainMaker, DiG is as close to authentic home cooked! & genuinely HEALTHY! AND fresh meals that you can get to. Always fresh veggies, steamed & otherwise. --(they also serve a variety of proteins, as in variety of meats and fish, but i stay vegan. I have NEVER tried any of their meats or fish here.. ONLY their veggies and seasoned TOFU on occasion.. more oft than not, i do not even get their TOFU as a protein and opt to feast on JUST their steamed or boiled or baked veggies, bases. like rice and excellent mixed veggie salads sides!) Have been frequenting it for about 2 years since 2023 now, but held off on reviewing it until i was SURE of my experiences here. Decided to review it today bcs "it's time". I spoke to the very customer service oriented and responsibve supervisor here at this location, his name is DiJuan and was served by Adonis today and he was also very accommodating (after i explained i eat vegan) and on showing me my MANY fresh veggie choices, bases, proteins (including delish prepared Tofu) and PLENTY of heavenly veggie sides, all preped like you'd expect to find in a Thanksgiving grand day family meal. (AND they do this EVERY DAY!! ) This is HEALTHY eats and quite tasty and delish! See my posted pic w this review of my choice of eats today. In short, just today, i started with very little brown rice as my base and added 2 types of their fresh salad, Cannellini Beans w dill & greens along with their steamed or boiled Kale greens and added also a sweet potato that had been steamed & also steamed brocolli. I LUV eating fresh, healthy, TASTY and "homemade style" (as in NOT processed!!). I added their Garlic dressing to top it off. It came to something like 10+ bucks (B4 tax)! Unheard of !! for a BIG & FULLY portioned full veggie plate like this! BIG PORTION of a FULL PLATE! -- i declined, as usual to get any protein with my meal today, is why, STiLL i got a HUGE portioned plate! ( I normally HAVE2 order 2 - 3 separate orders and combine them, at HoneyGrow, anuther fave local "vegan" franchise in Boston, in order to get filled up if i'm only eating OMAD, as in One-meal-a-Day, in order to get full elsewhere usually!). They have a FAMILY (feeds4) option after 3pm every day that feeds 4-5 people (adults not kids) for like $43. QUITE A BARGAIN for something like this. AND it look like a Thankgiving day meal to top it off! --(formerly anuther non-vegan place "had this", now gone, called Boston Market. However they LOADED their side protions and even base meal with SO MUCH SALT, yuck! so that was ALL you could taste. THEY supposedly made home made, but found out NOT SO!!, theirs was loaded with processed sh*t, like their supposedly home-made mashed potatoes were the powder kind, loaded with pseudo milk and SALT, YUCK!!) NOT SO ! with this place.. DiG is 180 degrees fr tht.. This is truly GREAT tasting REAL and "home-prepped" veggies. They are winning me over from my other 2 "go-to's" "vegan-ish" franchises in Boston whcih have steadily been declining for various reasons, those being Bon-Me (their employees, over at Bon-Me for last 2-3 years it seems at ALL locations i have tried, simply do not undertsand nor speak english for the most part, their food WEN i can get it ordered the way i want it, is generally good, oft times its taken over 2 returned plates in order to get it prepared the way i orderd it.. v“

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

“Food was very good! We had brunch on Sunday (eggs Benedict, avocado toast, french toast, and specialty coffees) and we all loved it. The service was friendly, and timely even though they were very busy! Would recommend if you are in the area. There is a wait as the place is not that large.“

“It’s da bomb. If you are ever in the area, don’t miss it ✌🏼♥️😎“