Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. Dead horse is My favorite restaurant to recommend in Central MA.
Rebecca Jung
The food are delicious and they are really creative with their menu. You can't go wrong with this place whether you're taking someone out on date or want a good dinner with your friends. I also can't say enough good things about their service staff; they really know their stuff, when to come check on us without interrupting our conversations, and just overall super nice.They also hold events with tasting menus both by themselves or in collaboration with other establishments sometimes so I highly recommend following their page. It's basically our Christmas/ holiday tradition to come here for their Feast of Seven Fishes event at this point :D
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katelin Hamer
Are at deadhorse hill last night and it was incredible. Top 10 meal in my life so far, same for my girlfriends. The burrata, caesar, burger, rigatoni, cookies, cake and ice cream were perfect, no notes. The rigatoni, in particular, was better than many pastas I’ve had in Italy. The fries were perhaps the best I’ve had in my life. Willy was our server and provided the best dining experience I’ve had in YEARS. He was attentive but not over imposing, super knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I already can’t wait to return with my husband!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundae, Chocolate Cake, Deadhorse Burger w Fries, Caesar Salad
Emma Butler
with out fail we come here and feel like a part of the family. The food is TO DIE FOR! better than places i’ve been in manhattan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brigit O.
Nicest owners and service you'll ever have. It's beautiful and the ambiance is exceptional, the food is delicious, and I love coming here for dates with my partner. 10/10 !!
Luke D.
We were excited to try this restaurant but left a little disappointed. My wife's dish seemed incomplete, she got the cod. It was supposed to come with shrimp, clams, and squid but only had the cod and was cooked way under with some of it being raw. They don't take reservations so we waited about 45 minutes. They charge a 20% service fee to ensure they are getting enough of a tip which is fine but I feel like some people might miss that and end up paying 40% tip which is crazy so just something people should be aware! We might try this restaurant again someday but for now will try other places.
Kelsey M.
Super good food!!! My sister said it's the best burger she's ever had, and my swordfish was fantastic. Also tried the ceasar salad and risotto and they were great! Went on a Thursday night with 3 people and had no issues getting seated and had great service. Drinks were also really good (no surprise there, as the owner also owns the local speakeasy!). I'd definitely go back! The only thing I wasn't 100% sold on was how small the menu was. But I heard they change it seasonally, so that works!
Eliza M
Great place, excellent service, food matches food found in big cities like Boston, New York, LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundae, The Burger
Melissa F.
This is an extraordinary restaurant -- the food is delicious and creative, the severs welcome you like good friends. We have enjoyed meals off the menu and lingered over chef tasting for hours. The beverages (with and without alcohol) are delicious and carefully curated for the food. They don't take reservations, but if you have to wait for a table it is well worth it. Some of the best meals we have had anywhere!
Christian Fantau
Not far fetched to say this might be the best restaurant in Worcester. We went for brunch and everything was top notch, from the food to the cocktails and service. Will be coming back often.
Lovely spot! Popped in for a drink before the concert, ended up getting oysters burger and fries too. Delicious, can’t wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Burger
Cee K.
Deadhorse Hill is such a gem in Worcester/the Blackstone Valley. The food and cocktails never disappoint. If you're lucky enough to be seated in Willy's section, you will be treated to the finest service in the city. He is an exceptional server and truly elevated an already great experience. 10/10!
S and S
Gee, lots of folks are going to call me crazy, but our party of 4 was very disappointed. Services was good, the front greeter, she was lovey , waiter was good but not excellent, believe it or not made to may suggestions, steered us away from what we originally wanted to order, which isn't their fault ultimately it was our decision on our food selection. The Crispy Mustard Spätzle we would give 5 stars out of 5, the cauliflower (which we wanted the Brussel sprouts originally but at their suggested we switched) was not a favorite by any at the table, it was missing something, maybe a richness in the sauce, 1 star. Caesar Salad was a 5, Seaford risotto would make my Italian grandmother roll over in her grave. First is wasn't creamy as all great risottos should be, it was also the consistence of a medium to thick soup, 2 out of the 4 order, again at the suggestion of the wait staff, both were disappointed, we are still looking for the shrimp and squid, only found 1 mussel in both orders, and the celery root just didn't cut it. Pork belly app, this is a 1 at best, it was originally descripted to us a a "pork belly prosciutto", couldn't have been further from the truth, it is at best luke warm slices of bacon, not cured as prosciutto is, very disappointed by all of us, certainly not worth the 20 for the order, 0 stars . Finally the Pork Belly Plate, we expected this to be rich, luscious and crispy , it instead was 4 slices of pork belly, crispy on the top only, the other 3 slices were again like warm piece of thick bacon, had the other sides been somewhat on the crispy side it would have been a 10Maybe it was a off night, we had no objection to the 20% gratuity, we believe kitchen staff should pooled into tip, but only when you walk away saying to yourself "I can't wait to go back". In this case I am not sure we will try this restaurant again. I need to add we did not mention our disappointment to the waiter, we were with friends we hadn't seeing for a very long time, the dinner was more about catching up, and not complaining about the experience. In hind sight we regret not saying something.Cocktails were amazing, would consider going back 1 more time, for a beverage and the burger (yes the burger, we heard people raving about it)So disappointed, we read all the reviews for weeks, we were so looking forward to a 5 star experience, instead it was 2 at best. Maybe the kitchen had a off night, this was diffidently an off night.PS. For those of us that choose not to drink and drive, it would help if a selection of Non Alcoholic beer was available. We were told you had Heineken, but then told it was not available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Cyril Wittorff
I've only had the pleasure of dining here once but it was absolutely fantastic. Definitely one of, if not the best restaurant in Worcester. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jim Salvatore
Great energy and vibe in the middle of Worcester. First come first serve. Gets very busy, so expect to wait. Noise level was good for conversation. Will go back.
Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. Dead horse is My favorite restaurant to recommend in Central MA.
The food are delicious and they are really creative with their menu. You can't go wrong with this place whether you're taking someone out on date or want a good dinner with your friends. I also can't say enough good things about their service staff; they really know their stuff, when to come check on us without interrupting our conversations, and just overall super nice.They also hold events with tasting menus both by themselves or in collaboration with other establishments sometimes so I highly recommend following their page. It's basically our Christmas/ holiday tradition to come here for their Feast of Seven Fishes event at this point :D
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Are at deadhorse hill last night and it was incredible. Top 10 meal in my life so far, same for my girlfriends. The burrata, caesar, burger, rigatoni, cookies, cake and ice cream were perfect, no notes. The rigatoni, in particular, was better than many pastas I’ve had in Italy. The fries were perhaps the best I’ve had in my life. Willy was our server and provided the best dining experience I’ve had in YEARS. He was attentive but not over imposing, super knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I already can’t wait to return with my husband!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundae, Chocolate Cake, Deadhorse Burger w Fries, Caesar Salad
with out fail we come here and feel like a part of the family. The food is TO DIE FOR! better than places i’ve been in manhattan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicest owners and service you'll ever have. It's beautiful and the ambiance is exceptional, the food is delicious, and I love coming here for dates with my partner. 10/10 !!
We were excited to try this restaurant but left a little disappointed. My wife's dish seemed incomplete, she got the cod. It was supposed to come with shrimp, clams, and squid but only had the cod and was cooked way under with some of it being raw. They don't take reservations so we waited about 45 minutes. They charge a 20% service fee to ensure they are getting enough of a tip which is fine but I feel like some people might miss that and end up paying 40% tip which is crazy so just something people should be aware! We might try this restaurant again someday but for now will try other places.
Super good food!!! My sister said it's the best burger she's ever had, and my swordfish was fantastic. Also tried the ceasar salad and risotto and they were great! Went on a Thursday night with 3 people and had no issues getting seated and had great service. Drinks were also really good (no surprise there, as the owner also owns the local speakeasy!). I'd definitely go back! The only thing I wasn't 100% sold on was how small the menu was. But I heard they change it seasonally, so that works!
Great place, excellent service, food matches food found in big cities like Boston, New York, LA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sundae, The Burger
This is an extraordinary restaurant -- the food is delicious and creative, the severs welcome you like good friends. We have enjoyed meals off the menu and lingered over chef tasting for hours. The beverages (with and without alcohol) are delicious and carefully curated for the food. They don't take reservations, but if you have to wait for a table it is well worth it. Some of the best meals we have had anywhere!
Not far fetched to say this might be the best restaurant in Worcester. We went for brunch and everything was top notch, from the food to the cocktails and service. Will be coming back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely spot! Popped in for a drink before the concert, ended up getting oysters burger and fries too. Delicious, can’t wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Burger
Deadhorse Hill is such a gem in Worcester/the Blackstone Valley. The food and cocktails never disappoint. If you're lucky enough to be seated in Willy's section, you will be treated to the finest service in the city. He is an exceptional server and truly elevated an already great experience. 10/10!
Gee, lots of folks are going to call me crazy, but our party of 4 was very disappointed. Services was good, the front greeter, she was lovey , waiter was good but not excellent, believe it or not made to may suggestions, steered us away from what we originally wanted to order, which isn't their fault ultimately it was our decision on our food selection. The Crispy Mustard Spätzle we would give 5 stars out of 5, the cauliflower (which we wanted the Brussel sprouts originally but at their suggested we switched) was not a favorite by any at the table, it was missing something, maybe a richness in the sauce, 1 star. Caesar Salad was a 5, Seaford risotto would make my Italian grandmother roll over in her grave. First is wasn't creamy as all great risottos should be, it was also the consistence of a medium to thick soup, 2 out of the 4 order, again at the suggestion of the wait staff, both were disappointed, we are still looking for the shrimp and squid, only found 1 mussel in both orders, and the celery root just didn't cut it. Pork belly app, this is a 1 at best, it was originally descripted to us a a "pork belly prosciutto", couldn't have been further from the truth, it is at best luke warm slices of bacon, not cured as prosciutto is, very disappointed by all of us, certainly not worth the 20 for the order, 0 stars . Finally the Pork Belly Plate, we expected this to be rich, luscious and crispy , it instead was 4 slices of pork belly, crispy on the top only, the other 3 slices were again like warm piece of thick bacon, had the other sides been somewhat on the crispy side it would have been a 10Maybe it was a off night, we had no objection to the 20% gratuity, we believe kitchen staff should pooled into tip, but only when you walk away saying to yourself "I can't wait to go back". In this case I am not sure we will try this restaurant again. I need to add we did not mention our disappointment to the waiter, we were with friends we hadn't seeing for a very long time, the dinner was more about catching up, and not complaining about the experience. In hind sight we regret not saying something.Cocktails were amazing, would consider going back 1 more time, for a beverage and the burger (yes the burger, we heard people raving about it)So disappointed, we read all the reviews for weeks, we were so looking forward to a 5 star experience, instead it was 2 at best. Maybe the kitchen had a off night, this was diffidently an off night.PS. For those of us that choose not to drink and drive, it would help if a selection of Non Alcoholic beer was available. We were told you had Heineken, but then told it was not available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
I've only had the pleasure of dining here once but it was absolutely fantastic. Definitely one of, if not the best restaurant in Worcester. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great energy and vibe in the middle of Worcester. First come first serve. Gets very busy, so expect to wait. Noise level was good for conversation. Will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5