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Massachusetts, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Waltham
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Waltham (/ˈwɔːlθæm/) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning, spawning what became known as the Waltham-Lowell system of labor and production. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The population was 60,636 at the census in 2010.
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10. Bistro 781
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Zab2go
Had a wonderful meal at Bistro 781! Our waitress was friendly and offered her opinion on dishes/drinks. I enjoyed a Cod dish off the specials menu it was perfectly cooked with a great balance of flavors. Wonderful drink options I especially enjoyed the "Stubborn Mule". Will absolutely be going back for some after-work drinks and dinner!
9. The Gaff
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By L920DZbillb
My partner and I stopped here for a drink while taking a nice walk around Waltham. We have stopped here before and liked it so decided to try again. They are good seating options, large TVs usually playing sports games (great during Red Sox season). Tons of great craft beer options. Since we are trying to "avoid" beer - we went with margaritas. We ordered one listed on the menu, and it was WAY to sweet. Drinks on the menu also are pre-mixed in batches - which we were told but decided to try (our bad). The bartender and our server, recommended we order off the menu, which we did and the second margarita was so much better. It is a full bar, so suggest you order what you like and not whats on the menu. She even took the first drinks off our bill....without us even asking. Very nice and will be back again.
8. Red Bird
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderlustgirl_2019
A friend and I grabbed dinner here a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Good food, nice ambience, excellent service. Moody Street is the place to be!Surprisingly there were few vegetarian options, which is why Iâm giving 4 stars instead of 5. I ended up ordering a wonderful flavorful salad, an app of risotto cakes and a nice wine. The food was delicious, though seemed pricy for what it was (and serving sizes were fairly small). All in all though, I would come back and try it again. I liked the atmosphere.
7. Not Your Average Joes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Northern_Traveler00
Visited the Waltham location of NYAJ's last week with a group of friends. Had been to a few other locations before, so knew what to expect.I was in the mood for pizza, it was pretty good. Rest of the gang had salads, steak tips, etc. Everyone was pleased, no one was over or underwhelmed.I am pleased that everyone enjoyed their visit and I hope that we'll be seeing you all again real soon.
6. Tempo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By 921frankp
We went to this restaurant early as we didn't have reservations. Dinner was great! Crab cakes were very good for an appetizer. We both got the haddock, which was great! Presentation was perfect. Service was friendly and efficient. The decor was very colorful and exciting and matched the quality of the food, wine and service. We will definitely be back as this place was excellent!
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5. Lumiere
Overall Ratings
4 based on 313 reviews
Lumiere is a casually elegant, upscale neighborhood bistro featuring modern-French cuisine, an extensive wine list as well as a full bar. We also offer a semi-private dining room that can comfortably accommodate up to 30 guests. We serve dinner Tuesday-Sa
Reviewed By Looking372
This was our first trip for brunch here. Itâs always been a favorite of ours for dinner. Wonderful place for an upscale brunch, nice atmosphere, not rushed and not noisy. Service was impeccable, thanks to Kyle (hope I remembered that correctly). I had the Mushroom and asparagus omelet, without the asparagus. Light and fluffy eggs folded over mushrooms, onions, cheese. Perfect. It came with crispy potato wedges and a nice salad on the plate (Lettuce, beets, radish etc). I also ordered a side of bacon, which was generous and perfectly cooked. My wife ordered the whole wheat crepe with banana, hazelnuts and cream. It was listed in the small plate section, but unlike some places where a small plate means you need to order 2-4 plates, it was all that was needed. To finish the meal off we had the chocolate mousse, topped with caramel and pistachios. Everything here is well thought out, plated and presented. True fine dining, even for brunch.
4. Copper House Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By Gus B
Good, solid food. Three different kinds of hard cider on draft, plus everything else you will want. Service is excellent: Kerry our server is polite, professional, and wonderfully patient; an absolute gem. Reasonable prices, good food, nice atmosphere. I'll definitely go here again.
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3. Moody's Delicatessan and Provisions
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Artisanal sandwich shop located in the heart of Waltham. Housemade cured meats by New England Charcuterie.
Reviewed By AceBucki
Had dinner with two family members. We all decided to order sandwiches rather than any of the choices from the dinner menu. The sandwiches (muffaletta and spicy cuban) are rather large, but tasty with fantastic bread. All the flavors had a satisfying complexity and went well together. I'm not a huge truffle fan, but really enjoyed their truffle trips.I gave the carrot cake a go for dessert, but I'd consider it a hard pass next time around. It was not a traditional slice of carrot cake, not moist, had little flavor and smallish for the price.Hi, we are glad that you enjoyed your sandwiches! Please come in again and visit us soon. Thanks for the feedback!
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2. Grassfield's Food & Spirit
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By DJCBoston
We frequent Grassfields for Takeout dinners at least twice per week, and are never disappointed. Their food is consistently excellent and fresh, prepared as requested. We like their chicken Parmesan, chicken teriyaki, steak tips, salads, strawberry shortcake, Tex mex egg rolls the most. They used to have lettuce wraps as an occasional special item and they were wonderful, I wish they were a permanent menu addition.
1. In A Pickle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By kelseyj1216
If youâre looking for a unique and indulgent breakfast, this is the place!! They also have a variety of more traditional options, but they are definitely more known for the diabetes creations. Wish they had longer hours, but this is a definite go-to in the area. I am always looking forward to the next visit!
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