Restaurants near Sterling

“Besides outstanding ice cream, it was open on a Sunday for family outing in early March - we just HAD TO HAVE some awesome ice cream! So worth the journey.”

“Emma’s Cafe is an amazing place to enjoy great food in a cozy & friendly atmosphere. 10/10”

“Food was great and we had different entrees. Molly the server had good recommendations. Great maple cream brûlée. We had 2 innkeepers recommend and understand why.”

“Our favorite breakfast place.We’ve been going there for years..Great food and more than enough in their servings!!!Great homemade muffins….Even when we think of going elsewhere as a change,we end up there…..Very friendly staff,very attentive.Love the place!!!!”

“The bartender was amazing and took really good care of us! She was excellent! The place was homey and comfortable, and there was a large space out back for smoking. Would definitely return!”

“Fried scallops and onion rings are to die for. I can’t believe this place gets bad reviews. I live in Sterling and have eaten here for years. I’ve had fried saclllops in a lot of places throughout New England and these are the best!! Food comes out super fast too!”

“I had an incredible dining experience at The Brick in Sterling! This hidden gem offers top-notch Mexican-style cuisine that truly stands out. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and professional — clearly a team that cares about the customer experience. The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish was bursting with flavor, and it's clear that special attention is paid to the quality and balance of ingredients. Whether it's the house-made salsas, perfectly seasoned proteins, or freshly prepared sides, everything feels crafted with care. The Brick delivers more than just great food — it offers a thoughtful, elevated twist on classic Mexican flavors in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone in the area looking for a flavorful and memorable meal!”

“The bagels are made fresh daily. They sell day old bagels for a discounted price. The eggs are not microwaved, and the meat for the sandwiches are not microwaved either. Everything is made on a short order grill. I drive 30 mins out of my way to have someone ride do it right. I have not found a place within Worcester County that does it this good.

- Bon Appétit

Parking: Big lot with drive through!

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps. You can ambulate on in here.”

“Apple orchards are well maintained, and staff is friendly. Family owned and operated!”

“We drove through Sterling and picked up Village Pizza on a whim. It was fantastic! My family moved out here from Cambridge and have been looking for a good steak and cheese and finally found one! We placed a pretty big order, 5 subs, 2 salads and 2 sides and everything was done quickly, correctly and delicious! Went back again tonight and it was just as good. The house made dressing is phenomenal! I will go back for the dressing alone! The people are genuine and kind. If you haven't tried this place, you're missing out! If you're looking to support small business, you won't be disappointed! #steakandcheese #smallbusiness #familyowned #housedressing”

“It’s an entry-level job; hence, the afternoon shift of young adults will always be slower and less happy than the morning crew. In spite of this, you are unlikely to find a more consistently-*decent* Dunkin Donuts around.”

“Great Mother’s Day experience”

“Out of town - was looking for a nice lunch outside of Worcester. Found this spot and looked delicious from the photos.

Outstanding authentic Italian sandwiches rivaling any and all of those in our home of New York.

Impeccably clean. I mean the hand crank meat slicer blade literally was a mirror. You can tell this couple really takes pride in their food, and food safety of their clients.

Tough parking, and limited seats, but dont let that stop you. This place is a must stop for delicious, authentic Italian sandwiches and wraps.”

“Place is open and food is great! Check out this nice spot!”

“My wife and I just left Logan’s table and I have to tell you it was one of the best dinners we’ve had in a long time. I had the Ahi tuna meal and it was one of the best Ahi’s I’ve ever had my wife had the shrimp and scallop genovese and she loved it We will definitely be back great job by all and the service was also great”

“We have visited 4/5 times and have never been disappointed. Once you walk in the door, you feel at home. Food is delicious and deserts are scrumptious.”

“Birthday celebration at Brady’s. Chef brought out a 4 week aged Tomahawk steak for the birthday boy. Brian took excellent care of us and made most of our meal/wine decisions, which I appreciated. The best dessert - toffee top pudding. We will be planning our next event here”

“Omg the cake batter & purple cow. If they were to ever stop making them I would die.”

“I had the veggie dog, my husband had the cheese dog with bacon. Both were soooooooo good. We washed it down with chocolate shakes. 10/10 would definitely recommend!”

“Just devoured another incredible breakfast at Bread & Butter Diner in Boylston! Huge props to Cindy, Chef Chris, & the crew for consistently bringing the heat. The hash bowl was a masterpiece - fresh shredded corn beef, over-easy eggs, & a hint of horseradish crema on top of perfectly cooked potatoes. And let's not forget the Portuguese sweet bread! We are huge fans of baked beans had to give them a try, & the crispy topping was the perfect touch 😋 Chourico & fruit parfait were the perfect finishing touches.”

“Absolutely delicious breakfast sandwich & coffee. Great atmosphere!”

“Uno de mis lugares favoritos y ahora aun mas, cuando puedo ir a comer con mi bebe de 7 meses y ella tambien disfruta de la comida y lo mejor es que le encantan los refritos(habichuelas)gracias por siempre tratarnos con tanto cariño. 100% recomendado no se arrepentiran”

“Come for the coffee and bagels, stay for the gear.

Got a great bagel and red eye, ended leaving with a smoking tele clone with case. The vibes are unmatched; where else can you noodle out on some very cool guitars, boutique and restored pedals, and some nice tube amps?”

“Friendly staff. Food was great! Owner makes his way to everyone table to ensure customer satisfaction!”

“You’ll Love the food even if your not vegan everything is fresh and delicious and packed with flavor 10/10 recommend”

“Great dine in as well as takeout experience. Love all their duck dishes and curries. A hidden local gem.”

“I ordered a birthday cake here custom from an inspo pic I saw online. Also had some cupcakes and of the four flavors I tried- all delicious! Gotta head back there soon. Thanks!”

“Consistently great! Fresh, full of flavor, good portions and clean food. I love Maken Zi Ramen and Bowls! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Tried their #1 plate tonight! Excellent! I will most definitely be back again!”

“My friend went to your shop because I have been talking about stopping in. She brought some things back and it did not disappoint! The blueberry danish was the most amazing thing I’ve ever eaten. Everything has so much flavor and was so perfect looking. We will absolutely be back, very impressed.”