Restaurants in Jamaica Plain

“A very detailed review from someone who has eaten a lot of tapas!Outstanding bartender! I’ve been a bit disappointed lately when I go into high-end cocktail bars, and they don’t have ingredients I need for making my favorite drinks. Not only was this bartender excellent and knowledgeable, but as I was naming my favorite drink, he knew it, and he loved it as well. I ordered off the menu though, and enjoyed the “kitty’s got claws” because I am a big Mezcal fan and it looked interesting. It was beautifully balanced.Then I saw him making what I thought was a corpse reviver, and we talked a bit about that, and I was thrilled that he knew how to make one, so as I watched him making one for somebody else. I ordered it as my second drink. I know I’m supposed to be reviewing the food, and I will get to that, but a quality bartender, who is interesting and fun, and above all… Knowledgeable, is a very big part of an experience that has a full bar. Bravo, to this bartender! I only wish I remembered his name.On to the food. Interesting interpretation of tapas. Especially the cabbage, which was different than any presentation I have had before. A large piece, braised perfectly, with a creamy sauce. Patatas bravas were an interesting take as well. Often they are either too small with a bit of sauce smothered on them or they are too big and only spiced a little bit. These were a great size and they were seasoned, but did not have any sauce on them, which is wonderful. And then there was some romesco sauce (made of tomatoes and roasted red peppers, and usually almonds) on the side; a really great interpretation of this classic Spanish dish. (Note that a typical bravas sauce has smoked paprika and tomato paste) and I really enjoyed the romesco as a nice change. We also had a lamb slider, which was big enough for lunch for one person. So keep that in mind when ordering. It was actually halfway between the size of a slider and a regular burger. Also, the homemade focaccia was very fluffy! The rosemary butter is a good compliment.Atmosphere is cute. Loud and bustling and definitely not the type of place that is quiet and you can hear the forks clinking. Really great vibe. Wonderful neighborhood place. We lived in JP for years and raised our kids here and it was great to come back and see this new (to us!) restaurant in the neighborhood.”

“I stopped in here with a friend after a long walk and I'm so glad we went here. We got there not too much before closing, but they were just as friendly and accommodating as if we got there first thing. They have a ton of options, including plenty for vegetarians and vegans. I got the breakfast burrito (as I am seemingly always craving one) and my friend got the caprese. I was tempted by the treats they had in the display case, but we opted just to get our sandwich/burrito. Our food came out quickly and was perfectly made. I really appreciated that the egg in my burrito was bodega-style which made it so much less messy to eat. My friend practically devoured her sandwich; she thought the maple balsamic was so tasty and the veggies and pesto were really fresh. She has food allergies and was really happy with how much they laid out what was and wasn't in the food. They had convenient parking and plenty of outdoor tables. I will definitely come back when I'm in town.”

“The food is absolutely delicious, the staff is so friendly and personable, the atmosphere is excellent, and they can easily accommodate gluten free with 100% teff injera. Love it here!Dietary restrictions: Easy to accommodate gluten free with gluten free injera”

“The food was delicious! Everything was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were amazing. The service was fantastic! Our server was attentive and made sure everything was to our satisfaction.”

“This is such a lovely cafe!! The prices are great and food and drink tasty! And the atmosphere is fun and beautiful! We were visiting family and took full advantage of Evergreen as a morning fuel-up. Thank you for your awesomeness Evergreen Cafe????”

“This is my favorite place to get Mexican food. Everything I’ve had is delicious, but my favorite is the carnitas bowl. I love that they have agua fresca! Achilitos is also a great option for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-sensitive with everything clearly marked and lots of options.Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarians and vegans!”

“This restaurant serves delicious food with friendly service in a really pleasant atmosphere. I'll certainly return and recommend it to anyone craving good Chinese food.”

“Mike and Patty's has been a great addition to the neighborhood. I love their food, coffee, design, and they deliver it all with a friendly staff.Kid-friendliness: Space is welcoming, and they offer some fun kid items.”

“Really good! I lived in Florida for a while and got used to some pretty amazing açai bowl places, and I've really missed them since I came to Boston. This isn't quite the same but it's very close! I love the atmosphere as ”

“Nice place to eat out. Really closed in restaurant where the space is not the biggest but the crowd is very present for the lack of space. Overall pretty enjoyable ”

“This is my fav place in Boston to go when people are coming over or I gotta bring a dish and don’t have time to cook!Rotisserie Chicken and Rice n beans plantains and THE RED ONIONS don’t leave without the red onions . they can cut the chicken up too ! great for families and get togethers.. a community GEM ?”

“⁠✷⁠---PURPLE. CARUS IS A FOOD PLACE..NOT A HOTEL!!!⁠----✷⁠❥- My mom literally gets Purple Catus •••EVERYDAY!!! ••& MY brother gets it at least 2-3 times a WEEK!!! SOOO MANY OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE! THE PPL THAT WORK THERE ARE LITERALLY JUST SOOO AMAZING..⁠✷⁠ •• SOPHIE ••. & •• AMANDA •• ✷⁠Food & drinks: Amazing ?”

“Moved to the neighborhood in June. First time going here. Heard the gyros were good and that their chicken was good. So I decided to try both. The recommendations were not wrong. That was absolutely delicious. Great cuts of chicken. Soft and tender. Normally take out chicken is tough and gristly. I’ve never eaten 10 buffalo tenders in one sitting before. I did today. The gyro was very tasty. Simple basic ingredients that compliment each other. If this is how the rest of the menu is, it is definitely a perk to living over here. Two thumbs up…”

“I visited the Jamaica Plain location. I've been coming to this location for years. I haven't been in a while and noticed that this establishment moved a few doors up the street. This new location provided more space than the previous location. It was clean and the staff were friendly. I called ahead to order as there usually is a wait while the food is prepared. Upon my arrival, I noticed this establishment had adopted the food warmers similar to the Dorchester location. I was pleased that calling ahead paid off and my empanada was made fresh. I love this place!”

“We were very surprised to find that this place had excellent food, we had the salmon teriyaki and the bento shrimp and beef, big portions of proteins and veggies, well cooked and well seasoned. Good service, the guys very friendly, fast and easy, not pricey at all, another surprise, we had a good lunch. It's located in a busy small plaza, and the parking lot is kind of small, lots of cars coming in and out, other than this, it's a good place to eat if you are in the area.”