50 Best American Restaurants near Wellesley Hills

“GREAT staff. Our waiter was fabulous. Food was delicious. Steak tips and baked fish were so good. Warm cookie with vanilla ice cream for dessert was outstanding.“

“First time at Cityside last night and it was great! The Nachos were so good I wish we had gotten a large, the buffalo wings had a nice crisp to them which made them amazing. For entrees I had the fish tacos which were good but not all that and my fiancé had the cheesesteaks which can’t be compared to cheesesteaks on the North shore but still good. The drinks were good but pretty pricey. My fiancé liked every drunk he got besides the Mai Tai. It was super nice being on the roof top which made the entire night 💕 I definitely would recommend.“

“I have lived in the Boston-esque area for twelve years and have eaten so many good meals, but the fish tacos here are the only meal I needed to have before my upcoming move out west(ern MA). Cocktails are fun and creative, service is 13/10, the XL portions of fries that require to-go boxes are the only fries I’ve ever found to reheat well, and if you’re lucky, Steve will be tending bar. I love going at the slightly quieter times but I’ll never gatekeep the euphoria experienced by a meal here. Bonus perks: Max & Chelsea have the best senses of humor, the murals on the patio are always amazing, the beer and wine selection are vast (also the mocktails!), and the decor always feels like your favorite “I Spy” book.“

“Vertigo Trio would like to thank Prep Neighborhood Kitchen for an incredible meal at our gig in their restaurant last night. Just absolutely fabulous! These guys are like "Bear" but with less swearing and death threats!“

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

“Cabot's has great food, including all-day breakfast, in addition to their delicious ice cream. The McGonagal Benedict was the best corned beef benny I've ever had.“

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

“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.“

“My family and I were there for Marisa the food and service were great. We are all thinking about her and can’t wait to see her again. Get well soon“

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

“Amazing how food! Great atmosphere! Friendly staff!“

“If I need to stop on the Mass Pike, I always try to make sure it's at one of the rest stops with a Cheesey Street.
The food is delicious, and it's great to support small business.
Which sandwich to get is always a hard decision, but I usually get either the Caprese or the classic 3 cheese, sometimes with bacon.“

“Had a delicious dinner last night at Avenue and wish we had checked it out sooner. Amazing wine and cocktail. Tried the Brie appetizer and Avenue Flatbread, which were both delicious and unique! Spiro, our server, was so attentive and knowledgeable. Service was excellent! Wish we had room for dessert bc that also sounded great but I guess we just have to go back soon“

“our favorite spot in Roslindale“

“Awesome good food and awesome prices! Kid friendly and everybody is chill!“

“Wonderful food and amazing service. We highly recommend the Washington Square Tavern. The best in the neighborhood!“

“Get those awesome skins back…..“

“Chef Dave's is a spectacular dining experience.The staff are incredibly friendly and Knowledgeable. The food is both creative and absolutely delectable.“

“Un ambiente elegante y muy relajado, con un menú delicioso, lo mejor de la noche para mi fue el plato de Salmón, estaba espectacular, la atención excelente, la amabilidad de la persona que nos atendió increíble, en español y portugués, nos sentimos a gusto de verdad, volveremos muy pronto👌“

“The service and the food is amazing. I highly recommend it.“

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

“Great spot for food and sports. staff all great to highly recommend going here“

“Delicious food and excellent service!!“

“Really amazing steak tips!“

“Great place to go for food and beer. Indoor and outdoor seating - the inside is kept too cold for me. Came here two days in a row for dinner in August 2026 - chicken tikka marsala on the special menu the first night and it was delicious.
Good management is evident as all the servers were great.“

“Best place and best people“

“We had a large party to which everyone was so accommodating! From the wonderful host that made sure we were well taken care of and comfortable throughout our meal, to the server's patience as we had members filing in late and with a multitude of requests, and the bartender who took care of us for one last sip! To match the service we received, the food was SPECTACULAR! Not one crumb was left behind. The ambience of this location was so fun and a great spot for friends gathering.“

“Good food but the menu could be better.“

“Excellent people exc food great prices!“

“Had a great meal last night - showed up a little later after a high school b-ball game and had fast service, great servers, and amazing food. I was starving because I missed lunch - had tuna tartare app (best I have had in a while), ceased salad starter, and halibut entree. All courses were A+!“

“The food is alright, but some dishes were kind of bland, so I had to season it myself. The service was superb. We left a very nice tip. They have a huge selections of beer, which is great and a good atmosphere. I wish that the menu had better selection and all of the food was well seasoned. We will go there again.“

“Local live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Great staff, fantastic food, creative drinks, nice beer selection.“

“First time at this restaurant and I was impressed. The food was plentiful and the staff were very friendly. I will definitely be dining there again.“

“We recently had an event at Mothership and it was great! Kelly and her team helped get everything organized and answered my million questions in the weeks leading up to it. On the day of our event, the guests kept complimenting the food and telling us it was the best party ever. The staff setup decorations, made a candy bar, made custom menu items and cocktails for us, coordinated with our outside vendors, and kept everything running smoothly. Highly recommend!“

“Food and atmosphere was amazing.“

“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.“

“So glad we found this spot!! Food is true farm to table, fresh and absolutely delicious. We had the crab cake, beet salad, halibut and fish tacos, everything was fantastic, even the coffee with dessert was a notch above the rest!! Service was friendly and attentive, we will be back to see Courtney!! Thank you for an outstanding meal, it was a perfect relaxing evening to end a long week.“

“Keep an eye open for this spot. Great atmosphere as you enter. Friendly and attentive staff that still gives you room to breathe. Chicken sandwich is great but next time I need to dig in to one of those burgers.“

“Its not my first visit to this place and I have never been dissapointed. The onwer and his stuff are extremely welcoming, food comes out fast while being delecious every single time. Amazing breakfast and lunch. I drive for years from Boston just to have breakfast there. Highly reccomended“

“Best food around!!! Great service and price!!!“

“I frequent the Tack Room often do to the fun friendly staff and the excellent food! The number of burgers that come out of the kitchen proves how fabulous they are!!!!! The rib dinner is my favorite, I’ve had it three weeks in a row. ITS THAT GOOD! Chef Dan has quite the imagination to excite the customers with a changing menu for the seasons.“

“This place is wonderful!!! Great food, and decor. Even the Ladies bathroom is chill. Shout out to Sam our server who was so cool! Definitely coming back :)“

“Great food, best Steak tips around.“

“If you’re looking for the best place to eat in Needham, Cook is unequivocally it. The quality of the food is outstanding, and the only thing that rivals it is the exceptional service from the entire staff.

A special shoutout to Johnny. His genuine commitment to making every guest’s experience a great one is first class.

Cook has set the standard for what a neighborhood restaurant should be. In my opinion, it’s the best restaurant in Needham. It isn’t even close!“

“Excellent all around“

“We dined at the bar at Branch Line last night and although it was insanely busy, everything was fantastic. Shoutout to Merrick and Manuela for taking great care of us (and to the other bartender, as well, very fun to watch him handle the service rush!)“

“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!“

“great menu selection and service! atmosphere is rather plain but it's clean and warm and bright so it's all good!“

“I’ve gone to One Bistro in Norwood again and again for the last couple of years and not only is it my new favorite restaurant because of the best food I’ve ever had but the service is friendly and relatively quick. Absolutely recommend adding this to your list of places to try!“

“Good service, great food, nice selections. Would recommend!“