38 Best Cocktail Bars near Wellesley

“Great thin-crust pizza, terrific smoothies, wonderful staff. Favorites include the Diavolo (for those who like spicy food), chocolate-banana and many kinds of fruit smoothies, their take on caesar salad, and panini. Haven't tried their fresh pasta yet! Take out or dine in (wish this place were here when my kids were younger). I've often been able to park right in front or on Weston near the firehouse.“

“Lockheart offers delicious, affordable food. Appetizers include yummy street corn and sliders (three perfect little cheese burgers). Great variety of their gourmet tacos. Their guacamole is fabulous. Always excellent, friendly service. Efficient and kind staff! Great eating at tables or booths or having food and drinks at the bar. The two TV screens at the bar often show sports with the sound off.“

“Owner is very kind and involved and that reflects in his great staff. Great food always! With many (bland) options locally it’s nice to have Bourbons!!“

“I just had the hottest meal I’ve ever had. The waiter said “That is very very spicy”…I told him to say “very” three times to warn customers. The meal was AWESOME!!! Thank you 👍“

“Great Food , Good atmosphere“

“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.“

“Great pizza and staff. Chef worked her buns off. A great sign.“

“Muy delicioso todo muy buena atención“

“Five of us had an excellent dinner with good service. Small to medium place, right in town.

We came on a weeknight and shared some appetizers. Salad, arancini, tomatoes and mozzarella, all excellent. I had the eggplant parmigiana which came with a side of pasta that tasted homemade. The sauce was very good, an important test for any Italian place.

Vegetarian options: Typical for an Italian restaurant. Pasta, eggplant, salads and veggies. Not a huge selection, but two of us were vegetarian and enjoyed our meals.“

“Simulators are legit and it feels like you are outside playing on the actually course you've selected. It's a nice vibe and a great bar to watch games or golf on and the pizza is amazing. (get the sweet heat, it wont disappoint) They also offer leagues and spots for parties/events. If you're looking for a spot to work on your game this winter, grab a beer and watch some sports I highly recommend Birdie Bar!“

“Fantastic Experience! This was our first time dining here, and we’ll definitely be back! The food and drinks were absolutely amazing. Our waitress, Kelly, was phenomenal — her recommendations for the best dishes, dessert, and drinks were spot on. The service was excellent, and the newly renovated interior added to the great atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“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“

“We went in a large group of 10 people. They were able to accommodate us seamlessly event though they probably have about 30 seats. The food came out quite quickly. All the dishes were all very delicious. We had chicken satay, spring rolls, larb chicken, fish cake, grilled squid, crying tiger, padthai, duck curry, chicken basil leaves, pad si ewe, Tom ka seafood, fried rice, hadyai fried chicken with sticky rice and mango sticky rice. Everyone really enjoyed the food. The service elevated our experience of eating here. I decided that this is my favorite Thai restaurant in Boston. Highly recommended.“

“This is the second time in one week my friend and I have chosen this restaurant as our destination for food, drinks, and merriment and we were not disappointed.The staff is a delight, both times we were greeted with a warm smile and they were very knowledgeable recommending dishes and levels of spice. The naan bread is delicious and the appetizers and entrees we ordered were amazing as well bursting with so much flavor. The cocktails were crafted with precision and so much passion from the wonderful bartender. The live music is great! We definitely recommend Chulo restaurant and plan on returning again and again!“

“Taco 🌮 Pastor, grilled habanero salsa and a Modelo draft 🍻 for lunch.“

“Branch line is a Watertown staple! Best eggplant parm I've ever had. I specifically come here for it. Great atmosphere, food and service - can't ask for much more! Was disappointed to learn that they no longer offer the pretzel as an appetizer, another one of my favorites,“

“Beautiful interior and food was amazing. The staff and bartenders were very attentive as well.“

“What's not to love about the Federal? It has such a great vibe, and the food is outstanding. We hadn't been in a while but were greeted by Amanda, who remember our birthdays. Wait what? Top notch service, great music and David Alphonse the owner always stops to chat.“

“This is the best restaurant on Moody! My wife and I came on a whim when they opened a few years ago. We have been coming almost monthly ever since. The food is fantastic. The variety is incredible. Service and atmosphere wonderful and inviting. And the drink menu is extensive, both in delicious cocktails and a sake list we are still working through to this date. Any time we have friends in town, we bring them to Shiki Shabu Shabu as a treat to ourselves and them. Casual dinner at the bar is fun and groups at tables is an experience. This is what Moody has been missing!“

“The minute you walk in your senses come alive... your sight with just enough lighting, you can see it’s a charming place you can see the smiles on the patrons faces, you can hear the laughter among the co workers with customers and themselves..the smell of the food is exhilarating... the drinks are amazing, my overall experience, well let’s just say I cannot wait to go back with friends an experience it all over again..“

“I have been coming to the Hearth for many years...the staff is friendly, the atmosphere relaxing and comforting, and the food and beverages are from local sources, well prepared, tasty and satisfying. The owners and management have also shown a dedication to supporting the arts by encouraging local musicians to play at the restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Delicious food and excellent service!!“

“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.“

“we come to Lexington every year for a muster and we eat here every time.“

“Great food and great service!“

“We had a wonderful experience and have returned a few times. All of our dishes were tasty except for the ninebark salad. It was delicious although for the price they were extremely skimpy with the lettuce, and I finished my salad and watched everyone else enjoy their dishes. If you charge that price point for a salad I believe you should be generous with the foundation of the dish which is lettuce.“

“Seemed a little odd that the restaurant appears to be part of an apartment complex, but that thought dissipated once we were inside. Our server (forget her name) was super kind, welcoming, friendly, attentive but not overbearing- she was great! We had a large party of 9 and she handled it perfectly. The spinach dip and meatballs were both very good, would definitely recommend. I got the chicken, broccoli, ziti pasta and it was AMAZING!! Everyone else was really happy with their meals- chicken parm, calabrian chicken sandwich, baked haddock, etc. and my kids loved their kids meals. We got chocolate mouse cake for dessert and it was a little dry and boring, would skip that next time. Overall, would definitely return!!“

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

“Really amazing steak tips!“

“never had a bad bite here. Their ramen is killer. Tiny place, but worth waiting for a table!“

“Love everything, from warm chips and salsa to entrees and delicious drinks.“

“Good food and drinks; excellent service“

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“Chill vibes, good food , great sangria“

“Amazing food, great service, love the outdoor dining area! Can't wait to go back!“

“They had a make your own bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day. This was such a nice touch and the food was delicious. Our server brought my young kids the fruit that came with their meals ahead of when the rest was ready, anyone with young kids knows how helpful this is. The food was delicious as always.“

“Kens steak house is a metro west gem! The reasonably priced meals, quality of the food, and very friendly wait staff. This is my wife and my “go to” restaurant when we want a great meal at a reasonable price, When you waking into Kens it feel “comfortable” like it’s your own home . The wait staff are so friendly and patient. They never rush you and are very knowledgeable about the menu. The steaks are the specialty of the house. Each time we’ve had steak it was cooked yo perfection! The drink prices are reasonable and the desserts taste home made! Great place and I hope they are around for many more years!!“

“Great place for NY Jet Fans to enjoy some great food, drinks and talk about the need for an offensive line, another wide receiver, drafting a future starting QB, and more.“