50 Best Bars near Medford

“We visited with ~20 friends this past Friday. They handled our group like champs. Food, service and drinks were all fantastic and expedited so quickly. I cannot sing their praises enough. Best nachos I’ve ever had.“

“Wonderful place to eat on our trip to Boston. Went with my dad and then took my wife there 3 days later for a different experience. Owner was kind and friendly. Birthday party was in the middle room and the whole restaurant sang along.“

“Food is good. Parking is awful. when you get your bill u get a chargé for the kitchen.“

“Wonderful food. Had a nice lunch with a close girlfriend. Our waitress was fantastic. Can't wait to go back again. Better than the NorthEnd.“

“the oysters are out of sight! delicious bravo! bouillabaisse was amazing! I did like my server. I do suggest they get some sleep nobody was smiling.“

“Delicious food, I recommend the chowder!“

“classy drinks and awsome servers“

“Walked in Saturday lunchtime, our party of two got in faster than they predicted, maybe within 10 minutes. Great food and service. Large parties were getting hour plus wait times, so beware.“

“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!“

“Dylan made our experience so much fun!“

“Yummy! And dog friendly patio.“

“A wonderful tiki bar! We loved the food and creative cocktails.“

“Got to have a good cold beer and some great food this past Friday before Participating in the 250th Anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill. We came all the way from Roxboro North Carolina. People were friendly, don’t know if it was my Southern Accent 😁 but either way I had a great time relaxing at the Tavern.“

“If you’re looking for a place that’s clean, safe, and FUN to go highly recommend. Awesome food and drinks ($5 sandwiches during happy hour!), lovely outdoor patio dining, and there are still games available to play sanitized between people! So happy to come back here again and get the same great service.“

“Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere“

“Went here to celebrate a friends birthday and it was pretty awesome! Definitely a fun time! It’s a very intimate experience and the drinks take a while to come out but with the amount of time and effort they’ve put into concocting them it’s understandable. Food was decent I wouldn’t rant and rave about anything in particular it wasn’t bad that’s for sure just not standing out as much as the drinks do!“

“Great Food , Good atmosphere“

“The combination of refined cuisine, attentive staff, and an elegant setting made our visit exceptional. An ideal choice to enjoy a sophisticated meal with clients.“

“Everything about this place is perfect! Every member of the staff was genuinely kind and friendly to all patrons- regardless of whether they were regulars or tourists, and the food was fantastic. We went there 2 meals in a row and I’m still thinking of the food a month later. Next time we go to Boston we will only stay somewhere walking distance, and if you’re not nearby, it’s absolutely worth a journey!“

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Great place! Historical live music acts have played here for decades! great ownership! Great bartenders!“

“Words don’t accurately describe the best chowder I’ve ever had. And doing so in a cozy dockside spot by a window overlooking a snowy bay and pier. You’ll have to experience it yourself, and do so frequently!“

“This is really awesome🥰🥰“

“Random drop-in made our night.“

“I came to town for a conference near the harbor but chose to stay in South Boston. This bar was a block away from where I stayed. The regulars were friendly and good company. I spent four nights in a row at this bar while staying in Boston!“

“We had so much! Our instructor was John! He was super chill and informative! We will definitely be back ❤️🪓“

“Holy moly! Rainy first night in Boston staying up the way at the Commonwealth we visited the Kenmore. Nathan took great care of us. Solid pour at the bar. Can I say enough about the K Burger? Likely not other than the first bite blows your mind. Quality over everything else. Great spot, will be back tonight and tomorrow night looking for Sturgill Simpson fans.“

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

“This is an excellent restaurant 100% Greek food and drinks Excellent menu and service Nice vibe and atmosphere- tables inside and out (with heaters) Our daughter is coeliac and therefore cannot eat gluten. The staff were 100% up to speed with a marked up menu and awareness of cross contamination etc Well done p.s One tip for the owners - you have done all the work on GF - why not put the GF menu on the website or mark up the main menu and get the extra custom“

“We go to Eastern Standard for a nice leisurely meal after a afternoon Red Sox game. Wait staff is attentive and Johnny on the spot when taking and discussing your order. Food has always been prepared as we like it. Quality, Quantity and presentation prevails. Thanks to the entire staff for making each trip to a game a pleasure win or loose.“

“This evening I was reminded of all the good God has done in my life. I remembered Jason, the bartender at Tam that had a young child and wife at home that allowed us to pray favor and blessings over him and his family.
God is so good and faithful, ALL the time.“

“Depends what you are looking for. If it is traditional Cuban food, go elsewhere. If you are interested in latin american food wirh a Cuban flair, you will like this place. I am a native born cuban and I will approach these type of restauranrs wirh a Cuban Nouveu cuisine mentally so I am not immediately disapointed and can approach it more open minded. So think of hispanic food with a Cuban flair. If so, I was impressed with their small plates and entrees. Tasty and well thought out dishes. Nice cocktails with Cuban flair but some standards are available. See photos for their original Hemingway Daiquiri which was quite good. Service was friendly but could have been better but place was packed on a Friday night. Deserts were interesting. The Tres Leches was differnt and recommended. Prices were not cheap but reasonable and much cheaper than Mariel
Nice neighborhood too. Street parking.“

“Food was excellent - a definite step up from “standard” pub fare. Service was prompt and friendly. I’ll make a point to come back!“

“We visited from GA and Mr Medico was very friendly and an all around great guy!“

“I LOVE THAT PLACE, THE WORKERS, THE OWNERS ARE AMAZING PEOPLE. Also food 10/10“

“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!“

“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.“

“Best pizza I’ve had in Boston. Broccoli pizza was phenomenal and tasted very fresh 👌“

“Feels like coming home! Very welcoming“

“Fantastic food and service! Stunning atmosphere! Can't recommend highly enough!“

“I enjoyed the food and drinks very much they did run out of 2 menu items we were looking forward to ordering but Natalia our server was able to make other recommendations and she was able to accommodate a different table that wasn't next to the door.“

“Absolutely amazing experience all the way around! Our server, Amina, was attentive, had a wonderful attitude, excellent recommendations and awesome service. The food was an absolute mouth party! We got more than our appetites could handle, but I couldn't stop trying to eat more because it was just so tasty. Can't wait to come back again!“

“Yes I am received very good attention from the people who are working there and the food was very good!“

“Evan is the best bartender ever. He was so attentive and answered all our questions. He got us everything we asked for, check on us often, and made sure we were always good. He was by himself running every table on a game day and we never felt that we were waiting or anything. He continually came by and made sure we were good. He made a fantastic experience even better.“

“For some reason we waited a really, really long time for food on what seemed like an average Sunday. The restaurant wasn't overly full, so I never quite understood what happened.
I thought the food was reasonably good, and the service was relatively attentive in other ways.
It's a very bright, pretty, and clean restaurant in a great spot in the Seaport.“

“One of the last true local venues in the Boston area. A Real club for real musicians to lay a solid foundation to create original music, build a fanbase and collaborate with peers.“

“Went only once last night so don't want to knock any stars. But, my biggest suggestion is that please include pictures of sake bottles (even just labels) next to the title on your online menu. Right now, it's paragraphs after paragraphs of many many sakes. I got analysis paralysis after a few seconds.“

“We came by in a rush before we were going to catch a play because the restaurant we reserved out wasn’t available. I am an ambulatory wheelchair user and there were steps to the entrance. The host Andy met us outside and I told him I can walk a few steps. He graciously helped me inside. I am a fall risk and he was very attentive to that. They stowed my wheelchair and found me a seat immediately. The server got us our order incredibly quickly. Everything was delicious and she got us checked out very fast too. We made it to the show! This will be our go to spot in the future.

Thanks for being so so accommodating to me and making me feel valued and supported.“

“So much fun! I highly recommend!“

“VERY cool vibes! Even cooler this place is behind a random door in the alley of an alley.
The drinks were good, but $22/drink made us stay for only one. We thought there would be something cool like dry ice or something for that price. One of our drinks came in a horn, which was cool. The other was basically an espresso martini. The bartender put on a neat show.
It felt like there needed to be one more bartender and one less server. It’s a very small room so the servers seemed like they were standing around a bit waiting for the bartender. We waited a pretty long time for our drinks.

Overall, super cool. But it feels like somewhere you either go once, or go back to show your friends“