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Mela
Neighborhood: South End
578 Tremont St
Boston,
MA
02118
David d. writes: I fucking H8 buffets. They remind me of Fung-Wah bus rides, bad dates, and terrible food. Mela's lunch buffet isn't bad. I just had lunch there (alone :( ).
I don't even like Indian food. I have no idea why I walked in here, but out of the 10+…
Samba Steak House & Sushi
1138 Worcester Rd
Framingham,
MA
01702
Sean F. writes: Third-date restaurant. This South American/Japanese sushi bar and steak house positively screams "Seal the deal!!!" at the top of its lungs. There's: pretty chandelier-style lighting throughout, kept dim, of course; a passionately sexy red and black…
Bankhead & Groipen, DDS PC
Neighborhood: West Roxbury
399 Belgrade Ave
West Roxbury,
MA
02132
Bryan S. writes: I hate going to the dentist. I had a lot of dental work several years back and since then, even the thought of a cleaning makes my skin crawl. A colleague of mine recommended, Dr. Richard Bankhead, and BAM - problem solved! Dr. Bankhead has a…
Buddy's Diner
113 Washington St
Somerville,
MA
02143
Malena L. writes: It doesn't really get more local than Buddy's. Everything about it is charming: the diner is an adapted train car ran by locals for the past 40 years. Inside, it's all wood paneling and a marble counter with bar seating. It must seat only around…
51 Lincoln
51 Lincoln St
Newton Highlands,
MA
02461
Jimmie L. writes: My wife and I went to 51 Lincoln last night for our anniversary, and we loved it.
We had early reservations and we arrived just before 6:30. The place was fairly quiet at that point. We got a nice table in the corner. Our waitperson was sweet and…
Deli-icious
Neighborhood: Davis Square
20 College Ave
Somerville,
MA
02144
Joe S. writes: Wait, I ain't confused--that just how my face look.
Ok, I was a little confused by they menu, which wraps around the walls. But, counter dude quickly handed me a paper menu and helped me sort out they sides options.
Me: What? Fries? Can I add…
Annie's House
Cambridge,
MA
02139
Alex R. writes: Annie's house is the best house in the world! You can recognize it by the Fairyoke Alex picture on the door! It has red lights! And a big ass flower! And a custom soundtrack with 3rd Bass on it! Sometimes they have free swag! You can do a black…
Reese W.
Belmont,
MA
02478
Jocelyn C. writes: Reese is awesome. She likes to knit evil stuffed animals, take stalker-ish pictures of food, and torture her cat whenever possible. She's married to THE TANK, so sorry fellas. This hot young thing is taken!
She's also trained is the art of silent and…
Pizza Roma
212 Waverley Ave
Watertown,
MA
02472
Vanilla P. writes: Wow. Dough is crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside -- like a glorious pretzel straight from Jesus. The toppings are so fresh and flavorful, you will forget that you're eating pizza and not a serving of pure love, acceptance, and…
Pita Pit
479 Harvard St
Brookline,
MA
02446
Morgan F. writes: SO here is the deal -- I am trying REALLY HARD to be a vegetarian and do it the healthy way -- you know not just eating french fries and candy for every meal.
I went here today for the first time and got what they call the Veggie Phili Cheese Steak --…
Hot Off the Press Cafe & Bakery
Neighborhood: Central Square
736 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02139
Tom E. writes: Hot off my bike I stumbled into Hot Off The Press looking for a coffee and a breakfast snack. I guess a grilled PBJ + banana panini is a little more than a snack unless you're Elvis, but for me it was my Friday breakfast.
Now - this place looks cool.…
Brian's Garage
43 Wexford Ave
Needham,
MA
02494
Ben R. writes: Brian's garage is the best place to take your VW or Audi. The place isn't much to look at but the guys don't lie to you, and they charge a fair amount on all repairs. They'll even drop you off/pick you up at the Green Line when you drop your car off.…
Petit Robert Bistro
Neighborhood: South End
480 Columbus Ave
Boston,
MA
02118
Ligaya T. writes: A wipe-the-corner-of-your-m outh establishment that oozes the easy charm of a bijou bistro without an upturned nose. Just my style. And apparently everyone else's too. This place is always hopping!
The bar plays host to a boisterous crew so dash…
Biagio Ristorante
123 Moody Street
Waltham,
MA
02454
Chloe D. writes: Initially I had actually intended on cocktailing here for the summer, but as various weeks of training progressed, I found myself getting tired of driving to Waltham from Revere and working it atop my 8-5 job wasn't terribly feasible with the hours…
Syrian Groc Importing Co
Neighborhood: South End
270 Shawmut Ave
Roxbury,
MA
02118
sheila s. writes: small shop jam packed with authentic syrian groceries and knick knacks, worth a pop-in!
Menotomy Rocks Park
Jason Street and Gray Street intersection
Arlington,
MA
02474
Ben R. writes: I used to live down the street from this place on Bartlett Avenue. The bass fishing is great in the pond. Also, let your dogs run free here and they will have a ball up in the hills. If you can get away with it its also a nice place to drink or do…
Crane Beach
Ipswich,
MA
01938
Ben W. writes: Beautiful beach in one of my favorite towns. Impeccably clean, and very spacious. If you are planning on driving in from the city, bring some friends to help pay down the redonkulous price they charge on the weekends. Otherwise, take the commuter…
Zinnia
Neighborhood: Harvard Square
1300 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02138
Allix T. writes: Another stop on the madness that was part of this weekend's yelp prom shopping binge. I really like Zinnia's branch on Newbury - the Harvard location is basically the same albeit with a small selection of clothes too. For those of you who need prom…
State Room
Neighborhood: Financial District
60 State St
Boston,
MA
02228
Jeff S. writes: Not for those with vertigo. The panoramic window is a sight to behold on a clear day.
This is the best function room in Boston. Period. I have never in all my years in the hospitality industry seen a better run banquet staff than this. The wedding we…
Simeon's Fine Tailoring
Neighborhood: Central Square
112 Bishop Rchrd Alln Dr
Cambridge,
MA
02139
Tom E. writes: I used Yelp for something useful. That makes a change from using it to chat about bass solos and Alanis Morisette's irony problems. What Yelp told me was that there was a good tailor, who also did dry cleaning not too far from me.
Yelp wasn't wrong…
Green Street Gallery
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
141 Green Street
Jamaica Plain,
MA
02130
Dan P. writes: Alright folks, this is the ONLY subway stop in the United States that has an ART GALLERY in it. A true testament to the awesomeness of Jamaica Plain.
If you check out the website (
www.greenstreetgallery...) you can read the history about how a couple…
Four Seasons
Neighborhood: Back Bay
200 Boylston St
Boston,
MA
02116
Chloe D. writes: I'm going to have to give this review with the disclaimer that I was only here for an event, not an overnight...although it could've very easily turned into an overnight.
We climbed aboard our yellow chariot (coach) and snickered back and forth while…
Tom Yum Koong Restaurant
11 Forest St
Medford,
MA
02155
Rashmi K. writes: I've ordered several times for Tom Yum Koong.
I've enjoyed:
appetizers: chicken satay, crab rangoon, and gyoza
soups: tom yum koong is awesome - the perfect soup if you are coming down with a cold.
main course:Ka Nom Jean, Crispy Chicken Basil
Pad Thai…
Benson's Ice Cream
181 Washington St
Route 133
West Boxford,
MA
01885
Jeffrey H. writes: Add this to the list of my favorite ice cream stands in Massachusetts.
A little expensive with heavy (both in waste line & wait time) crowds during the summer, it's still worth a visit! My personal favorite is the chocolate chip cookie dough. I…
Zenna Noodle Bar
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
1374 Beacon St
Brookline,
MA
02446
Jenny N. writes: Zenna is a lovely date restaurant. While you could easily dine solo at one of the counter seats (prime people-watching real estate), I think the meals here would be best enjoyed with a close friend or significant other. The red walls are very…
Queen Bee
Neighborhood: Back Bay
85 Newbury St
Boston,
MA
02116
Marguerite W. writes: Queen Bee is a personal Boston favorite. Offering the latest from designers Diane von Furstenberg, Shoshanna, Milly, C.K. Bradley, Tibi, and Jack Rogers, among many others! The prices are what you would expect for such items and the sale racks are…
Apple Store
199 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill,
MA
02467
Nadya R. writes: I have been to this location many times that I decided my last visit would be a good reason to yelp about it. Most times the employees are willing to help, but I rarely rely on them, unless I'm freaking out about something I have no idea how to fix.
I…
Paradise Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Back Bay
800 Boylston St
Boston,
MA
02199
Devon W. writes: So this place is kinda spendy for what it is, but it's tasty sandwiches during lunch, and really fresh fruit and freshed squeezed juices for breakfast. And head's up, if you bring in your own mug, coffee is a whopping fifty cents. That's a bargain,…
Suffolk Downs
Neighborhood: East Boston
111 Waldemar Avenue
East Boston,
MA
02128
Mike T. writes: Mix one part "Seabiscuit" with two parts liver disease and add a lethargic janitorial staff........bake in the oven of vice for 15 minutes and you have Suffolk Downs. Along with being a cheap form of entertainment ($2 admission, $5 16 oz drafts and a…
Red Sky
16-18 North St
Boston,
MA
02109
Jeffrey H. writes: There isn't much to say about Red Sky that makes it great or that makes it suck. To me, it's the standard 3 Stars.
It's kinda awkward like a red-headed stepchild in the sense that it doesn't quite make it onto Union Street with those yah-dood bars…
Lena's Original Pizza & Sub Shop
889 Main St
Waltham,
MA
02451
Gary C. writes: I got a small Italian sub there and it was awesome. The bread they used was perfect, not too hard and not too soft. The small was about 6 inches. They only have 2 tables, so I would recommend getting it to go.
Gourmet India
75 Middlesex Tpke
Burlington,
MA
01803
Maddie M. writes: Agreed, this is not a typical food court restaurant. If you love Indian food, this is great for a cheap fix, to go. Definetly worth stopping at.
West Elm
Trilogy
160 Brookline avenue
Boston,
MA
02115
Megan B. writes: The place is a bit sterile, but maybe that's because it's so new. I agree, the service was great but they don't have alot of what is featured in the catalog, so if you want to check out an item before buying it, you may not be able to. It is a good…
Su-Chang's Restaurant
373 Lowell St
Peabody,
MA
01960
Chris M. writes: Sooo, I had a really bad day at work the other day. The kind of day where around 4pm I was reaching for the flask in my coat pocket and realized I wasn't wearing a coat.. And I didn't have a flask... I also did not have a chance to eat anything all…
Boston Pedicab
Neighborhood: South End
105 W Newton St
Boston,
MA
02118
Kymm P. writes: During the summer, I basically live my life on these pedal powered cabs.
It's faster than walking, will save you more time than waiting in traffic, and is environmentally friendly. The best part though, by far, is how fun the ride is! The drivers are…
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield,
MA
01983
Elaine C. writes: This is the sanctuary where a bird will literally eat out of your hand. In winter, if you bring some birdseed with you and stand at points along the trail with your hand outstretched holding birdseed, a bird (chickadee or tufted titmouse, usually)…
The Gingerbread Construction Co
562 Washington St
Winchester,
MA
01890
Damien S. writes: I expected to see Doozers lugging around sugar candy cross beams, smearing marshmallow spackle, and wasting Doozer taxpayer money. And I did!**
We wanted muffins for breakfast and settled for a late lunch. The GCC (we're tight like that) is tucked…
Havana Club
Neighborhood: Central Square
288 Green Street
Cambridge,
MA
02238
Patrick B. writes: "You dance like a horse." This opinion, dropped unmaliciously but matter-of-factly at a friend's graduation party in the tail end of my high school days, effectively ceased the possibility of any future dancing in my life. I've been table or…
Tartufo Cucina Abruzzese
22 Union St
Newton,
MA
02459
Giovanni S. writes: This is for "chongo m." who call me dirtee names on hear becase I can no write good english and he say if i want to be hear i should write good. I wander if "chongo" can wrte an speek Italian o Spanish?
Chongo, sai parlare in Italiano? Sai un altra…
Sichuan Gourmet
502 Boston Rd
Billerica,
MA
01821
Min L. writes: My boyfriend recently created a yelp account just so he could give this restaurant five stars for their kung pao chicken. He is a "kung pao chicken connoisseur" and claims that it's the most authentic he's ever had. I think it's a great dish, but I…