New American Restaurants near Waltham, MA

“Everything was great! Service and food was excellent!“

“Delicious food and excellent service!!“

“Great spot just off 95. Warm and friendly staff with a great comfort menu. Nice place for a date night.“

“The staff was friendly. The food was delicious. The price was reasonable.“

“good food great service great time“

“I give it 4 stars clean and friendly staff.“

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

“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!“

“this restaurant is absolutely amazing! The bartender; Jose, Dylan and Johnny are amazing! The waitress Kat and Natalie are absolutely amazing! Our family has been going through hard times and we don’t live in the MetroWest area, but we’ve been staying with our family and this restaurant has been absolutely amazing supportive and they offer great food! I’m from Connecticut and there is one pizza place that tops this restaurant but they are definitely number two because this is what I look forward to every weekend! The drinks and atmosphere is amazing and everyone is so friendly! They even have our favorite shot in a handle available when we come to the restaurant they bring it out for us! They really go above and beyond! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is visiting this area!“

“Great place for date night.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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 .“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great tapas / quite filling“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Went to Season’s 52 for the very first time on Friday. The atmosphere was great and the food was out of this world. The flatbread with garlic sauce, corn and bacon was phenomenal, my caramelized scallops were tender and delicious. Not a single person in our party was disappointed - the lobster bisque was delicious, very rich and flavorful! Can’t say enough Matt the chef is so talented and William the server was amazing. A++++“

“This restaurant is dope. The interior is warm and inviting. It’s modern and chic. Definitely an elevated hipster vibe. A chill spot to hang out after work or nice date night. The food is bomb! For apps, I’ve never had a Chinese-inspired arancini. These crispy delights are addicting with their crack sauce. The sauce is a must have on the arancini. The salad is light and refreshing. The Kokoda is a well made dish. I never had blue fin tuna until I came here. The combo with the fresh fish with the acidity from the lemon juice and smooth finish of coconut sauce - oof, worth a try. There’s also another surprise about the Kokoda - there’s something called sea grapes 🍇 and were bursting of flavor and freshness. A nice addition to the dish. I could go for seconds with the Kokoda because it’s a bit small for me. I wish they made it 2x bigger so it could be more shareable with a date or with company. The Maine Uni was surprisingly delicious 😋. I honestly thought it was too expensive but after having it, it was an amazing amuse bouche (the perfect bite). I couldn’t believe that small bite packed so much flavor and complexity. It was balanced and left me feeling happy. Totally worth it. For mains, the pork belly adobo melts in your mouth. So good! The mushroom raviolis are my favorite out of this menu. The salted duck egg sauce is what makes this dish memorable. I would definitely eat this again. The bitter melon ratatouille is not my favorite because it wasn’t seasoned enough for me. It felt as though it was missing salt. The veggies were perfectly roasted though, but it didn’t quite smack like the other dishes. The ribeye is good, but not my favorite. I might be biased because I’ve had better at other places. For desserts, the pandan sorbet is tasty. I’m not a fan of the pandan taste. It’s definitely an acquired taste, but I enjoyed it because I love avocados and bananas and in ice cream form? No brainer. I wished they had a version without the pandan flavoring. I’m curious as to how it would taste then. The matcha cheesecake is surprisingly well-balanced. Not too matcha where it’s overbearing. The matcha is subtle while the richness of the cheesecake smacks just right and not overly sugary. The late night menu - I only tried the Chicharrón taco 🌮. The combo of crispy pork belly and the acidity from the lime is perf. Nothing else to say. Surprisingly really filling. I probably can’t have more than 2 of these tacos and I’m a pretty big guy. The drinks - I love the names and how they have a play on words. The blood orange and the banana espresso are my favorite. These drinks have enough booze and not too much where it’s offensive. Blood orange is enjoyable to drink and the banana espresso is complex with a chocolate finish. Their nice, clean cocktails. Service was awesome! The servers were friendly and quick. They regularly checked in with my wife and me. I don’t think I even had to do the awkward “please help us” lean at all. They were there when you needed them! Amazing 5 star service! You want a culinary experience. This place won’t disappoint.“

“This place has the best coffee in town. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Lunch menu is just as good. Cookies, scones and muffins are all delicious. The owners Peter and Siri bend over backwards to please their customers. The register and serving crew Lisa and Isabel are great.“

“Excellent food and beer👍🍺“

“Whenever I’ve been there, I have found the place to be cozy, the staff friendly and knowledgeable and the food has been delicious. At least what I’ve ordered.“

“Excellent Steak Frites, Faroe Island Salmon, Wild Boar Bolognese, an Ultimate Burger, and Truffle Fries. Check out their Valentine's Day Menu.“

“The space itself was lovely and flexible for both small and large groups. Kelly, the Events Manager, made coordinating the event very easy and they were able to accomodate various food restrictions. I highly recommend Mothership Event Space.“

“The food here was seriously delicious from start to finish. We kicked things off with the side biscuit and homemade butter, and both were so good. The butter was rich and smooth, and the biscuit was warm and flaky. The focaccia egg sandwich was another standout, with great flavor in every bite. We also tried the French toast, which was sweet, soft, and perfectly made. Everything had so much flavor, and it’s definitely a spot I’d come back to.“

“A bunch of college friends from UMass and I met at the Yardhouse for a mini reunion. The Yardhouse is conveniently located for us, being right off I-95 and close to the north and south shores.
We arrived at 11:30 when they opened. We were promptly seated and spent the next 2 hours eating, drinking and reminiscing. The food and beverages were excellent. They have over 100 beer choices and a full bar as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
Best part of our visit was our wonderful server Michelle. She watched our table without being intrusive and took great care of us.
We are already looking forward to our next meeting at the Yardhouse. Hoping we get Michelle again for our server.“

“Great time last night!! Highly recommend. This restaurant went above and beyond to accommodate a fundraiser that was held at the restaurant.“

“My bartender this night was Zack. He was intuitive and an informative bartender who brings atmosphere to those around him. The decor is colorful and inviting. Modern lighting, not to bright, but not too dark. Almost a space like atmosphere. Clean, tidy and top notch. The menu is inviting with many choices. Appetizers, meals and even desert...try the Ruben it is mouth watering! Also if Damian is working the kitchen that night your going to end up with the most flavorful meal. He is a master of his skills. I highly recommend the food, drinks and atmosphere.“

“After living in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Concord Area (our new home) food scene was a shock. Then we found 80 Thoreau. It is a genuinely all in experience, big city quality without the drive. The creativity, the locally sourced ingredients, the way flavors get combined... YUM! Chef Gavin and his crew are doing incredible work and have such fun energy! It is also the only restaurant where my friend with a long list of allergies can eat well. Most places give her a menu back with everything crossed off. Here they build her something new every time, that is true mastery and deep care you can rarely find. A true gem.“

“We always enjoy our meals at Buttonwood! Delish food, clever cocktails and fab service 🤩 special shoutout to Emily 👏“

“Great atmosphere,great food,reasonable“

“The only thing better than easy street is cheesy street and boy did we have an experience.

The service was TOP NOTCH. They customized my sandwich as requested.

Best breakfast I’ve ever gotten at a rest stop!

Their breakfast sandwiches are DELICIOUS and TWICE the size of a Dunkin or Starbucks SANGWICH.“

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

“I give this restaurant 5 stars ⭐️ We actually came here to the Four points Sheraton hotel because my husband has doctors appointments nearby. The reason for the five stars is first the ambience of the restaurant was on point and comfortable not to pretentious . We were met by the hostess and she said we could sit wherever we wanted as it was a Monday evening (early ) We started with a Guinness for my husband and I wanted a red wine . The waitress recommended a wine that was very popular Valentines evening and I wanted a Malbec . She brought me a sampler of both and then decided to go with a Cabernet on the menu and thanked her for her recommendation. We started out with the wings that were cooked to perfection along with a mesquite bbq sauce . My husband and I both ordered the Bishop Burgers . He ordered it medium well with Swiss cheese and regular fries and I ordered mine medium with Cheddar and their specialty Rosemary fries which were heavenly . This restaurant is part of the restaurant but separate. It’s a well known restaurant in the neighboring city where all walks of life go to . Jeff the owner also came by to say hello and to make sue everything was to our satisfaction. A+ all around“

“I like this place recently i had my best hospitality experience because of on person,
Saba was absolutely amazing! She was warm, attentive, and incredibly professional throughout our entire experience. Her service was outstanding, and she made sure we felt welcomed and taken care of from the moment we sat down. She was knowledgeable about the menu, checked in at just the right times, and made everything feel effortless. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests and takes pride in what she does. Saba truly made our visit special, and we would absolutely come back because of her! Branchline is lucky to have someone like her on the team. Highly recommend asking for Saba if you visit!“

“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.“

“We have had breakfast lunch at Eli’s several times, and have always had a great experience. Creative offerings, delicious food, large portions, great service. If we lived closer, we would eat there more often. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Greens’ Grill is, by far,my favorite restaurant. Paul has assembled a fantastic crew with Chef Suey leading the way. No matter what you order you will never be disappointed. I highly recommend the Grill for dinner or your next function. Paul Sands“