Comfort Food Restaurants near Melrose, MA

“Food was delicious Fried green tomatoes were delicious Everything was good Only disappointment was dessert we wanted was out“

“It's a small restaurant with a relaxed, informal atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff. The food was special- so delicious that my husband, son and I agreed that this was our favorite restaurant. It appeared that other customers were having similar reactions, which added to a wonderful dining experience.“

“Sep 2024:

Not a bad spot overall. The appetizer was a bit underseasoned, and the heavy sauce overpowered the flavors. The fries were overcooked and felt more like scraps. However, the atmosphere was pleasant. Service was great!“

“food was amazing. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥“

“Love assembly row…this is a fantastic, yummy and fun addition! Great ambiance… staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend! :)“

“It’s a darker curry (kind of sauce-like?) but the katsu was yummy and crispy and warm and tasty ?. The pieces were cut more bitesized but they do the job nonetheless. The cabbage was nice (crunchy). Portion sizes may not be accurate to the display case but the medium was filling enough. There is ample seating in the food court. Efficient service?. Also you order at a single kiosk for both ramen and curry shops.“

“Amazing food and good service. I will go back.“

“......GO !! Update Tue 3/18/25...Im back again after awhile and still just as DEEluscious !!!! Seriously, if you are within 60 miles of Cambridge, you must try it at least once. I know, traffic....a drag. Parking.......a drag. You gotta make a way !!! I wish I lived closer !!! So yummmmm👍👍 Updated from previous review on 2023-07-27“

“Amazing restaurant, I love it. ♥️♥️♥️“

“We went here for a night cap after visiting the holiday market in Seaport and ended up staying for 3 drinks! The vibe with the red lighting, the old photos, being partially underground, it was all very neat. Our bartender who called himself "Shamus", but came up as "John" on our receipt was a hoot. He definitely knew how to get a rise out of customers (or put them in their place with some snark if they had one too many).

I told Shamus that I was picky about my dirty martinis and his was the best one I've ever had next to the one my husband makes me; he told me "put that on yelp, eh?!" but I'm putting it on here because I haven't read a yelp review since 2010. My husband had a classic old fashioned and it was absolutely perfect.

We had their bar food special that night which was chicken tenders - they were delicious -- all white meat, moist and appeared to be either hand breaded or just really good quality -- the sauce was delicious, and you can't go wrong with $1 tendies! Everyone else was ordering their pizza which also looked excellent.

I'd highly recommend stopping here for a fun, old school speakeasy vibe, good drinks, and some delicious bar food!“

“Everything was wonderful from the draft beer and regional wine to our stuffed cabbage and grape leaves. Delish!“

“The food at Café Mami was good, but the service was truly exceptional. The lady working there was incredibly kind, attentive, and made sure our dining experience was as pleasant as possible. One downside is that the restaurant is quite small, with only two or three tables, so on a busy day, you might expect a long wait. However, the overall experience was very enjoyable, it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

“Jackson’s Kitchen has been a go to spot for us for years. I love that we can get a salmon dinner with rice pilaf and veggies or an awesome sub or burger. The diverse menu has something for everyone! Don’t miss out on the meatballs or fish tacos either. I end up getting a few dishes- too many good choices.“

“Formage Wine Bar is a gem! Their baked Brie and escargot are simply delightful, offering rich flavors that perfectly complement their excellent selection of wines. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed evening. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy great food and wine!“

“Very good tasting food at a very good price. The business clean and the people who work there are very friendly?????
The food is very good and for the price it is excellent and the people who work there are very friendly and make you feel at home ??????“

“Finished playing basketball and want to have something healthy. Then went to Iris and ordered Cobb salad. It is good with chicken, bacon and salad, they also add avocado with it. Even though it looks like a fast food restaurant, but the food itself is definitely not fast food and worth a try. I will try other kind of food in the future.“

“Went here for dinner after a Bruins game. It’s a 3 minute walk from the Garden, great food (Pub style), great service, decent prices. Definitely will be back.“

“foods awesome and the atmosphere was amazing“

“Love the drinks and food here“

“Delicious food with so many options. Must visit when in Boston!!!“