Restaurants in Framingham
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“The food was outstanding ,passion fruit margarita was as good as the food we ordered. The inside was very cozy and clean, our waiter was very polite , quick to attend and very professional. Great place to enjoy with friends and family , definitely coming back soon!”
“Amazing food and service .highly recommended must visit …everyone we ordered was delicious”
“Absolutely mind blowing experience! If you love authentic Indian Punjabi cuisine this’ll be your all time taste bud destination. They are worth giving it a shot.😋”
“Fantastic food, a real deal margarita and even better service. Always leave happy, definitely our go to stop for mexican.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Noticed "new" restaurant earlier in the day, and decided to stop for dinner on the way home. There were a fair numbers of cars there, for 5pm on a Sunday night. Had no idea what we were walking in to. Once inside, we determined it was Brazilian. The decor is simple, a cross between a cafeteria and cafe in 2 very large rooms, with wooden tables and chairs and a few booths along outside walls. There seemed to be a little confusion about where to seat us, in hindsight, I think they were trying to determine whose section had a server who spoke English well. I asked for a booth and was accommodated easily. This is an Authentic Brazilian Restaurant. I have been to Brazilian Tapas before, but this is more of a family atmosphere. We got menus which were quite comprehensive, albeit written in Portuguese. Our server came and asked if we needed English menus, and grabbed some for us. 😂 He explained the menu and we ordered an appetizer and a half serving combo from the steak section. There was more than enough to feed 3 of us and we took home 3 containers with leftovers. My favorites were cheesy chicken strips and the coconut pie w ice cream. The fact we were able to agree and order 2 items that "stuffed" the 3 of us is Extremely Impressive, as we all have very different preferences for our food. It turned out to be a fun adventure and the food was great. The owner/manager even checked in w us at the end of the meal, concerned about a language barrier for us. We had no problem. Highly recommend you check it out. We will go again.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Scott gave us fantastic service! He appeared to be the only server this afternoon but you would never know it—he was so quick and attentive. He put us at a quiet table as requested, then got our order right in, refills on drinks, rolls, and then automatically got us a second pizza to take home as he said the first one didn’t come out the way he wanted it to.. we were so lucky to have him today—thank you Scott for giving us such a wonderful dining experience!!”
“The food was outstanding ,passion fruit margarita was as good as the food we ordered. The inside was very cozy and clean, our waiter was very polite , quick to attend and very professional. Great place to enjoy with friends and family , definitely coming back soon!”
“Summary: get the corned beef hash. If you didn’t get the corned beef hash, you did it wrong. Order again. It’s the only photo I’m attaching to this review, because you need to focus like a freaking laser. Don’t be distracted until you have ordered something containing this hash. My fave breakfast joint is on Vancouver island in Canada. My second favorite to this point was in Tucson. I have had a lot of breakfasts. I have had a lot of corned beef. If you aren’t ordering the corned beef here, you will be judged. It’s why people don’t consider going vegetarian. When you pass away, whether or not you had this corned beef will be factored in to how your life is measured. Get the hash.”
“Noticed "new" restaurant earlier in the day, and decided to stop for dinner on the way home. There were a fair numbers of cars there, for 5pm on a Sunday night. Had no idea what we were walking in to. Once inside, we determined it was Brazilian. The decor is simple, a cross between a cafeteria and cafe in 2 very large rooms, with wooden tables and chairs and a few booths along outside walls. There seemed to be a little confusion about where to seat us, in hindsight, I think they were trying to determine whose section had a server who spoke English well. I asked for a booth and was accommodated easily. This is an Authentic Brazilian Restaurant. I have been to Brazilian Tapas before, but this is more of a family atmosphere. We got menus which were quite comprehensive, albeit written in Portuguese. Our server came and asked if we needed English menus, and grabbed some for us. 😂 He explained the menu and we ordered an appetizer and a half serving combo from the steak section. There was more than enough to feed 3 of us and we took home 3 containers with leftovers. My favorites were cheesy chicken strips and the coconut pie w ice cream. The fact we were able to agree and order 2 items that "stuffed" the 3 of us is Extremely Impressive, as we all have very different preferences for our food. It turned out to be a fun adventure and the food was great. The owner/manager even checked in w us at the end of the meal, concerned about a language barrier for us. We had no problem. Highly recommend you check it out. We will go again.”
“Stumbled into this restaurant today by accident, and left wondering how soon I could get back there. Absolutely the best-tasting food I have ordered in most of New England. The servings are generous, the menu extensive, the ingredients fresh and perfectly seasoned. One of our group is a picky eater and she couldn’t get enough of her veggie burrito. My grilled eggplant sandwich was to die for, and another at our table ordered the portobello sandwich, which she declared superb. The owner/host and a new employee could not have been more accommodating. This is a very clean, unassuming place, a real gem. Coming down from Vermont - the land of vegetarians - I went back wishing we had this great place where I live.”
“Westbound, hungry, and driving through an unusually slow traffic, it was only a matter of time before my itching fingers and fiendishly famished stomach determined the next course of action. Swerved off the next exit, pulled up a list of nearby restaurants, rerouted, and floored it. Fudge it. Hungry. Don’t care. Hungry. Just drive like another M@$$hole and get this nonsense over with.
U Dumpling House had immediately caught my attention. I couldn’t recall where I had read about it but it was positive. Now that it’s just a few minutes away from where I was, why the heck not? Dimsum and soup dumplings? Can’t go wrong right? Then again, I don’t ever remember anyone this hungry complain about anything in the moment until *way* after the meal…
So I rapidly ordered away like it was my last meal before I met my maker. Stuck to the usual choices to see their take on classic dim sum dishes. Best part? Food didn’t take long at all to trickle in straight from the kitchen (no dim sum cart here, as expected).
While the preparation was slightly different from what I’ve been accustomed to for the last few decades, I found their style both pleasant and tasty. At least, most of it was…and I would have given them 5 stars easily if it wasn’t for a few missteps that I can’t let slide.
Dry Sautéed String Beans. As good as your version is…the word “dry” means a particular technique that does not involve blanching the beans. I expected something but received something else. That one step has a different texture and matters to those who know this dish well. Moreover, I expected the soup dumplings, which you are famous for, to stand out. I can’t say it did and that’s me being nice.
Anyways, I definitely recommend anyone in the immediate area craving Chinese food or dim sum to at least try them out once. You may end up being one of those several regulars there that day that obviously frequent this place.”
“My fiancee got the pork katsu rice bowl and it was the most tender and flavorful she's ever had outside of Japan. I got the sushi for 2 and the quality of the fish matched the presentation! Some of the best tuna and salmon I've ever had!
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy walk up and plenty of parking”
“interesting lil spot across from mass bay framingham campus... odd positioning at the entrance of a condominium complex.
Very open and bright atmosphere with a large surround of window panes , appetizers we had at the bar were all tasty and well prepared with average industry portion size. Company lunch so I didn't pay therefore I can't speak to the value.”
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“My fiancee got the pork katsu rice bowl and it was the most tender and flavorful she's ever had outside of Japan. I got the sushi for 2 and the quality of the fish matched the presentation! Some of the best tuna and salmon I've ever had!
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy walk up and plenty of parking”
“Un ambiente elegante y muy relajado, con un menú delicioso, lo mejor de la noche para mi fue el plato de Salmón, estaba espectacular, la atención excelente, la amabilidad de la persona que nos atendió increíble, en español y portugués, nos sentimos a gusto de verdad, volveremos muy pronto👌”
“I was not impressed. Boneless spareribs were way too sticky and some were burnt. Like other restaurants now there prices have gone up a bit much. Also they are bit off Rte 9 and I think there are other places that are of better quality. I would only give this 3 stars.”
“This place is by far the best I've had in the area. Not only is the food delectable but they also have Exquisite combination options not a lot of Chinese restaurants offer a mixture of delicious foods in one combo platter this is definitely my goal to when Framingham and the surrounded counties”
“I love Legal Sea Foods, let's get that out of the way. The way the restaurant looks, the food, everything is incredible on those fronts.
The waitstaff are incredibly nice people and nearly every aspect of service is perfect.
My ONLY problem is that the last TWO times I have been there, my Legal Rewards number that you show to the server (usually a 3-4 digit number) has not worked, and they have said "no problem, ill just take down your info". I have done this twice, and both times I have not received any points, and it is now many weeks later, so it's not a "takes time" thing. I do not know if this is a problem with the program itself or human error.
Additionally, I have no idea how many people have had this problem, and I suppose in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter because of how good everything else is, but it was just slightly irritating enough that I haven't thought about going there in a while, for fear of it happening a third time. If you do not have this problem though, this place is incredible and I highly, highly recommend it.
Parking: Hundreds of spots, it will never be a problem.”
“My wife and I have been to multiple Olive Gardens over the years. But our experience today at the Framingham, MA restaurant was by far the best. It started at the entrance with Joseph greeting us with such friendliness and sincerity. Then it continued with Sylvia our waitress. She also was friendly and sincere, along with attentive. Joseph and Sylvia set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. I hope the general manager reads this review and relays it to Joseph and Sylvia. The food was delicious as always. The vanilla ice coffee was incredible.”
“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!!”
“Very nice atmosphere, food was very fresh tasting, definitely would go back.”
“Un ambiente elegante y muy relajado, con un menú delicioso, lo mejor de la noche para mi fue el plato de Salmón, estaba espectacular, la atención excelente, la amabilidad de la persona que nos atendió increíble, en español y portugués, nos sentimos a gusto de verdad, volveremos muy pronto👌”
24 Hour Restaurants
“The right to farm- northeast pale lager was phenomenal frank “the” cannon described it perfectly. Couldn’t be happier about the recommendation. An I love ketchup”
“just had one of the best dinners I have had in a long time..the server was (Evan) superb..the food (veal parm) was outstanding..the salad is always great..I really appreciate great Italian food and this was wonderful..”
Takeout Restaurants
“interesting lil spot across from mass bay framingham campus... odd positioning at the entrance of a condominium complex.
Very open and bright atmosphere with a large surround of window panes , appetizers we had at the bar were all tasty and well prepared with average industry portion size. Company lunch so I didn't pay therefore I can't speak to the value.”
“My husband and I love Heart City Health Cafe! We discovered them this past spring and ever since have been taking weekly (sometimes 3x a week!) trips here because we love the shakes, teas, and service so much! It’s a family-friendly atmosphere with an extensive menu. Anyone can find something they like — and good luck choosing because with new flavors added each season, there is always more to try! Our favorites are: fruity pebbles, Elvis, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Toffee Praline. Highly recommend. We are customers for life!”
“Food was decent tasting and made to order. Portions were good and prices reasonable. Service was quick and friendly (mind you it was breakfast time and I was the only one in the restaurant but bonus points because I read somewhere that they served chilaquiles and even though I didn't see it on the menu they made it for me). I wouldn't really call it a dining-out type of venue (it's very tiny). I'll definitely give it another try and get something different from the menu.”
“Food was cooked perfectlyThe service person spoke English well which is big plus if you do not speak Portuguese... Music was super nice, however some English songs would have make it ”
“Melhor local brasileiro para curtir com a familia um bom almoco, jantar com a familia, um otimo ambiente para baladas e claro, um bar super cheio de atracoes para curtir com os amigos. Sao 3 ambientes de pura diversao... atendidmento otimo e sem contar a simpatia dos donos. #partiu135 😎”
“The service and cleanliness is much better at the Framingham location compared to the Watertown location. The staff here is very kind and friendly. I saw someone eating alone, reading a book and a worker came up just to give them a free bookmark. Meanwhile the Watertown location tried to avoid giving me the promotional shirt.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Love the food but they never want to turn on the heat we took our mother to celebrate her 85th birthday but she was cold and had to drink 2 cups of coffee to warm up she asked if they can turn the heat on but to no avail.
Parking: You can park across the street in a pay parking lot but not easy to cross the street and behind the building there’s some parking in a dirt parking lot”
“Food was excellent. Quick affordable delicious smoked BBQ. Menu is a pretty good size as well.
I got the 1/2 chicken with three sides for 15.99 and what a steal that price is. A ton of food!
My lady got the chicken burrito and it was packed with food and flavor. Their sides are great too! I got a sweet potato, cucumber salad and corn on the cob that was to die for. Will definitely be returning back to this place. So close as well!”
“Fast service, the staff could be a little friendlier, but I totally understand they have to deal with people all day, and some people are just the worst. They make my iced latte just how I want it every time!
Kid-friendliness: There are a lot of options for kids. What kid doesn't love donuts?!”
“I live 2 minutes from this location and I used to drive out of my way to avoid it because it was horrible. But they have had new management for a while now and its done a complete 180°. This has now become my favorite dunks. The staff are friendly and accommodating, they even remember my name. And every meal/drink comes out wonderfully. My puppy loves it there too.”
“I love Legal Sea Foods, let's get that out of the way. The way the restaurant looks, the food, everything is incredible on those fronts.
The waitstaff are incredibly nice people and nearly every aspect of service is perfect.
My ONLY problem is that the last TWO times I have been there, my Legal Rewards number that you show to the server (usually a 3-4 digit number) has not worked, and they have said "no problem, ill just take down your info". I have done this twice, and both times I have not received any points, and it is now many weeks later, so it's not a "takes time" thing. I do not know if this is a problem with the program itself or human error.
Additionally, I have no idea how many people have had this problem, and I suppose in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter because of how good everything else is, but it was just slightly irritating enough that I haven't thought about going there in a while, for fear of it happening a third time. If you do not have this problem though, this place is incredible and I highly, highly recommend it.
Parking: Hundreds of spots, it will never be a problem.”
Cheap Eats
“Came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon, the parking lot was busy, but we found parking upon arrival and were seated when we came in.
The interior is very clean, well lit, and was bustling with an excited crowd of customers - the best sign for any restaurant.
A server brought water while we looked over the menu. I ordered panko battered shrimp, chicken rice dish, and my wife got brisket Pho. We also ordered a limeade and vietnamese coffee.
The coffee was phenomenal, it's my go-to drink when get Vietnamese and this did not disappoint. A rich bold coffee cut with sweet cream; it tasted like coffee ice cream.
Our server brought a dish of very fresh bean sprouts, basil, and other toppings for the pho. I was shocked at how green, fresh, and clean everything was - no wilted greens, no slimy bean sprouts. Everything was FRESH and crunchy.
The appetizer came a few minutes later, hot and crunchy. The sweet chili sauce was perfect.
Our entrees were hot, delicious and well portioned. They use chicken thighs which have so much more flavor, and were juicy and flavorful. The sunny side egg looked like a video game egg- perfectly round and shiny yolk.
My wife enjoyed her Pho, it had plenty of thin cuts of tender beef, just enough bone/fat to be flavorful. The cuts of beef weren't fatty.
10/10 will come here again.”
“I loved the food, the corn muffin on the grill with butter is wonderful and the fact that the coffee is free refill is a differentiator. The atmosphere is very cozy, the service is great but they need to hire more attendants. One person just to answer the phone, do the cash register, take orders and serve is insufficient.”
“I’ve been here many times and have always loved the noodle and tofu dishes. Today we tried the salmon and were very disappointed. It tasted fishy and neither of us finished it. The dining area is cozy and the temperature was comfortable.
Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian and vegan options.”
“you took all the Italian food that made you what you were, a great Italian restaurant. Now you are just another mediocre restaurant with hummus and meh food and $$$$$ Bad choice. Where is the gnocchi??? and everyone has veal and chicken parmesan... not impressed”
“Beef pho was really good . I loved how they packed it for takeout . I paid extra for chili sauce . It was just a tiny amount and should just come with meal . The pork with spring roll was very good . The sauce that came with it was not , and it smelled weird . Overall good , I thought a little too pricey for what you are getting .”
“My wife and I have been to multiple Olive Gardens over the years. But our experience today at the Framingham, MA restaurant was by far the best. It started at the entrance with Joseph greeting us with such friendliness and sincerity. Then it continued with Sylvia our waitress. She also was friendly and sincere, along with attentive. Joseph and Sylvia set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. I hope the general manager reads this review and relays it to Joseph and Sylvia. The food was delicious as always. The vanilla ice coffee was incredible.”
“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!!”
Latest Reviews
“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!!”
“Scott gave us fantastic service! He appeared to be the only server this afternoon but you would never know it—he was so quick and attentive. He put us at a quiet table as requested, then got our order right in, refills on drinks, rolls, and then automatically got us a second pizza to take home as he said the first one didn’t come out the way he wanted it to.. we were so lucky to have him today—thank you Scott for giving us such a wonderful dining experience!!”
“Stumbled into this restaurant today by accident, and left wondering how soon I could get back there. Absolutely the best-tasting food I have ordered in most of New England. The servings are generous, the menu extensive, the ingredients fresh and perfectly seasoned. One of our group is a picky eater and she couldn’t get enough of her veggie burrito. My grilled eggplant sandwich was to die for, and another at our table ordered the portobello sandwich, which she declared superb. The owner/host and a new employee could not have been more accommodating. This is a very clean, unassuming place, a real gem. Coming down from Vermont - the land of vegetarians - I went back wishing we had this great place where I live.”
“Can’t get enough of this place. Not only the variety of yummy bagels. The ice coffee is great when served with frozen ice coffee cubes. Doesn’t dilute your morning coffee. If you’re not a bagel person you must try their gigantic muffins. I jut live live live the blueberry!”
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“First off, My server Jameelah honestly made my dining experience a memorable one. She was in a really good mood as well as making me feel as if I was at home! Her knowledge on the menu was also fantastic! I asked her about many items on the menu and she knew all about them! She was also very quick due to her being very attentive to me and my significant other. And as for the food it was honestly good! I was recommended a dish by Jameelah and I really enjoyed the meal overall and would like to come back to try it again! Keep up the good work!”
“Summary: get the corned beef hash. If you didn’t get the corned beef hash, you did it wrong. Order again. It’s the only photo I’m attaching to this review, because you need to focus like a freaking laser. Don’t be distracted until you have ordered something containing this hash. My fave breakfast joint is on Vancouver island in Canada. My second favorite to this point was in Tucson. I have had a lot of breakfasts. I have had a lot of corned beef. If you aren’t ordering the corned beef here, you will be judged. It’s why people don’t consider going vegetarian. When you pass away, whether or not you had this corned beef will be factored in to how your life is measured. Get the hash.”
“Came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon, the parking lot was busy, but we found parking upon arrival and were seated when we came in.
The interior is very clean, well lit, and was bustling with an excited crowd of customers - the best sign for any restaurant.
A server brought water while we looked over the menu. I ordered panko battered shrimp, chicken rice dish, and my wife got brisket Pho. We also ordered a limeade and vietnamese coffee.
The coffee was phenomenal, it's my go-to drink when get Vietnamese and this did not disappoint. A rich bold coffee cut with sweet cream; it tasted like coffee ice cream.
Our server brought a dish of very fresh bean sprouts, basil, and other toppings for the pho. I was shocked at how green, fresh, and clean everything was - no wilted greens, no slimy bean sprouts. Everything was FRESH and crunchy.
The appetizer came a few minutes later, hot and crunchy. The sweet chili sauce was perfect.
Our entrees were hot, delicious and well portioned. They use chicken thighs which have so much more flavor, and were juicy and flavorful. The sunny side egg looked like a video game egg- perfectly round and shiny yolk.
My wife enjoyed her Pho, it had plenty of thin cuts of tender beef, just enough bone/fat to be flavorful. The cuts of beef weren't fatty.
10/10 will come here again.”
“I am born and raised in Framingham. This is the best thing I’ve ever seen. These people are clocked in. I just pulled up and I didn’t even stop at the window. It took me two seconds from the moment I put it in park. Oh yeah, I didn’t even put it in park. It was so fast guys great service five star everything”
“Im don't go to chipotle very often but the staff here is very nice and I really like the food. Whoever was making my order was doing tricks with the food like a hibachi place and don't know why but HE MADE MY DAY!!! It was so fun and the other people in line and I were like "woahh did you see that!!!" I RECOMMEND THIS CHIPOTLE!!!”
“I love the vibe here. It was our first time and the music was lively. The seats are beautiful and comfortable. Parking was big and we'll lit. Bathrooms were beautiful and clean. Our server was very nice and accommodating. I will definitely go back.
Wheelchair accessibility: I loved how wide area where for a wheelchair and the handicapped stall and sink where perfect for your wheelchair.”
“Scott gave us fantastic service! He appeared to be the only server this afternoon but you would never know it—he was so quick and attentive. He put us at a quiet table as requested, then got our order right in, refills on drinks, rolls, and then automatically got us a second pizza to take home as he said the first one didn’t come out the way he wanted it to.. we were so lucky to have him today—thank you Scott for giving us such a wonderful dining experience!!”