50 Best Bars near Wellesley

“Not only was the Baba , Peach Gazpacho and chicken Shastish delish , but Chef David took the time to chat with us in 100 degree weather and served us a sample of his staffs lunch he was preparing for them today ...his moms fav dish when he was a kid... THE MESSY SANDWICH ! Homemade Crispy BLT , heirloom tomato with a hit of peanut butter . Hope he puts it on the menu someday but more importantly know he's "the real deal" born and raised New England cool, creative and genuine - cheers to you Chef David !!!“

“Great Food , Good atmosphere“

“We stopped in on the way home from the airport, and it was amazing! From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcomed. The atmosphere and food were awesome. I highly recommend the Mickey’s Chicken special and the red sangria which was a deep dark red- as sangria should be. Yum! My children loved our Irish waitress who Made them laugh and feel special. This restaurant is over an hour from where we live, but there is no doubt we will travel back often. Wonderful experience!“

“I liked the burger. Truffle Gorgonzola fries were ok— I liked the fries, but didn’t really like the sauce. Stomach felt a little funny after, but not sure if that was the burger or fries.

Food came quick. Space was clean and small but not crowded.

Parking lot out back had multiple spaces available and was $1.35/hr. There’s some 2 hr free spots a few blocks down but you have to parallel park. Some 1 hr free spots closer to the restaurant but those were almost all taken Saturday lunch hour.“

“5 STAR TREATMENT!!! We had my husbands surprise birthday party there last night for 40 guests and it went off without a hitch! Jim the manager went out of his way to check all the little details that make an event special from custom menus to an easel for a sign. The waitstaff was wonderful and accommodating! The food was wonderful and the room was comfortable! Nobody left the party early!!! Thank you Olivadi!“

“Hi! I am the new owner here and it is now Cafe Martin West Street and we are open every day at 11am. So glad to here of the great reviews of late (we opened here Feb 2022) and sorry for some of the not as great ones - we do have an off night here and there. Hope to see you soon and feel free to pop over to our google page for more info!“

“Love coming here…my favorite sport“

“Great service and drinks and food are amazing lots of tvs for when games start back up“

“Great food and great service!“

“Great service from Heather at the bar. Got to enjoy some lunch and a few beers while visiting some family. The East Street panini was fantastic!“

“Great service, great atmosphere, great locals. Beer and spirit selection perfect for the area. Prices are ideal. Bring your own food in with some good options nearby, they sell rotating chips for $1.50 which is clutch for late night snack. Every employee I ever encountered showed respect and hospitality to their guests. Really isn't a better place in Brighton. The restaurant group has some of the top bars in Boston.

Parking: Easy street parking. 57 bus access. Ubers never a wait.

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level, plenty of space to move, easy to order a drink, and staff assistance who are more than willing to help if needed.“

“Great service and drinks and food are amazing lots of tvs for when games start back up“

“1st time here for lunch . The atmosphere was pleasant. The bourbon bbq hamburger and tater tots were delicious. I would definitely go back .“

“Great food and service!! The staff rocks!“

“I love StockYard. We haven't been in a long time as we moved faraway. Now, after 10 years we came back and it was like we never stopped coming to eat here. The food was super delicious. The NY Sirloin, and the tenderness of the Fille Minog was extraordinary. Outstanding customer service. The drinks were superb. And the complimentary chocolate cake with ice cream for Father's day was out of this world. Thank you.“

“The Food Is Excellent! Service is Top Shelf! The Whole Restaurant ( Waitresses, bar tenders, cooks etc) is Awesome! Great Place 😉“

“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.“

“It was amazing. I can't believe that I live 2 streets away and haven't come to this place before.
The food was amazing, Paula was great, going from taking orders to making drinks to answering the phone...
I'm going back 100%. This is my new "I don't know what to eat" place.“

“The staff and management are always super nice and the food delicious! Guaranteed good time!“

“Excellent vibe, great food selection and cold Guinness 👍🏼👍🏼“

“My family and I were very impressed with everything! Food was quick and fresh! Service was awesome. And the drinks were great too!“

“One of the best dining experiences I've had in years. Food serving was well paced, and waitstaff were extremely doting without being overbearing. It was crystal clear to me that the culinary staff know what they're doing as it was some of the best food I'd ever eaten. Would and will return in a heartbeat.“

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

“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!“

“A hidden gem that opened last year and now our weekly go-to for Japanese - sashimi, sushi, ramen and poke bowls. The staff is very friendly and the owner, Anna, makes you feel so at home. The sashimi/sushi are fresh, delicious and prepared beautifully. The cocktails are creative and well made - mai tais, pistachio martinis, you name it. The kids (and adults) enjoy various fruit teas/slushees with optional boba. They also offer Chinese and Thai food on the menu. Staples like beef teriyaki sticks, sichuan fried rice or tangerine beef are must haves and often added to our meals with lots of leftovers to go home with. Highly recommend Wasabi Asian Bistro&Bar to anyone looking for great Asian food.“

“Tara was a great server, and the food was amazing (as always)! :)“

“O. M. G. DELICIOUS. Can’t get enough of their pizza!!“

“Always great food and service!“

“Outstanding! Great food and drinks, we are regulars. We took friends from the mid-west, and they said Margaritas was the best Mexican restaurant in the U.S.A.“

“Cityside Tavern is a casual restaurant spot in Boston's Brighton neighborhood and a great place to dine with friends or that special someone. Plenty of television screens are scattered everywhere to catch live sports action, the ambiance has the young college crowd (being near Boston College), the music is moderate in volume and the menu has many excellent food options to choose from. The restaurant is divided into two floors – one downstairs section and one upstairs section – to allow for additional seating capacity. In the summer season, an outdoor seating patio on the second level gives patrons a great view of the traffic flow through Cleveland Circle. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an upscale dining experience in one of Boston's bustling neighborhoods.“

“Cooks made the most amazing, delicious mango coconut cod special ever with perfectly pickled cabbage! Great balance of flavors. Thanks. Great service, fun atmosphere as always. Also love fresh Maine Lunch on tap.

Parking: Park out back in lot by the train. Easy restaurant access.“

“Big shoutout to Oscar’s Pub in Dedham! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A huge thank you to Catherine and Nick for their outstanding service and for going above and beyond to accommodate us. Your hospitality and attention to detail made our experience exceptional! If you're looking for great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service, Oscar’s Pub is the place to be. Highly recommend checking them out! 📍 Visit them here: Oscar's Pub Dedham #OscarsPubDedham #OutstandingService #SupportLocal“

“Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! A must try for dinner in the Boston area 🙂“

“Everything! The service is great, the food is outstanding, and the atmosphere is welcoming ! We will be back!!!“

“Taylor was beyond professional tonight. what was a very calm, civil election night turned into chaos for a second because of one patron. Taylor was beyond patient and very professional when this man was being very disruptive and she gave him a fair warning as he had been kicked out before. After he escalated by causing more trouble, Taylor calmly told him to leave and he grabbed another patrons purse and threw it at her, thankfully missing, but having things fly from what he hit. Thankfully he did leave and I cannot express how professional Taylor was with this whole situation. I hope he has a perma ban because nobody-especially an employee-should have to deal with this. I will return because of her professionalism and warmth as a barkeep.“

“Ordered beef with broccoli, beef with green and pepper and onion, shrimp fried rice, and a glass of fruit punch. Shared it all between two people and took home all leftovers, and I can’t believe I’m writing this but NO complaints. I have a hard time with beef/chicken often tasting a little gamey or subtly foul at other restaurants. It’s something that with enough seasoning, I don’t think most pick up on because I’ve usually been alone in that observation. However, the meat was clearly clean, seasoned with ginger which helped enhance all the other flavors, and then the beef with broccoli sauce. It was just amazing.

Parking: You’ll usually find street parking, might take a loop at most but if you’re having trouble, park at the paid parking lot off Walnut Street and walk 2 blocks.“

“Food and atmosphere was amazing.“

“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!“

“On the way home from a Car ?️ Show we found this Hidden Gem ? for Amazing ? Margaritas?? and Delicious Food ?! The Chips and Salsa ?were Great as was the Acapulco Burritos ?? and the Quesadillas ?. The Service was Excellent ?. Our Waiter was Friendly and Attentive ? The Entire Staff was on Point ?.
Highly Recommend Acapulcos!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“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.“

“Gustazo's is one of our favorite restaurants in Moody. It's where we bring everyone, and the place we always recommend. We haven't had a bad experience once. The food and cocktails are always amazing and the service is always fantastic no matter how busy it is.“

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

“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.“

“Good food great menu great service“

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

“My husband and I went to Sobre Mesa last night, it had been recommended to us. We dined at the large U shaped bar. The atmosphere was lovely and customers appeared happy, as did the staff. I want to shout out Shannon, our bartender. Shannon welcomed us with her huge smile and positive energy. She really knew her way around the bar & talked to us about the menu. The margaritas had fresh lime juice and were so refreshing. We started with chips & salsa and guacamole, delicious. For dinner we ordered the fajitas with chicken, it was dynamite. We will definitely return!“

“the food is great and the service fantastic.“

“Love so much about this place, the food is really good - the staff are so nice and friendly. They make you feel welcome. Love our Sunday brunches here.“

“The food is generally good. The hostesses are always the worst. First thing you see when you walk in everytime is people on their phones, not acknowledging you, not saying hi. Everytime. The BLT is the worst BLT I’ve ever had. The beer selection is great, although often out of selections (even month long specials). The bathrooms are often overflowing with trash. I also don’t think anyone likes those iPad things they try to promote every time I go there. Been here dozens of times.“

“Nice place. Good food and good atmosphere.“