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9 Elm American Bistro
- Nearest Transit:
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High St @ Park St (435, 465, 468)
High St @ Park St (468)
High St @ Gould St (435, 465, 468)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 4:30 pm - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 4:30 pm - 10 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Upscale, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
62 reviews for 9 Elm American Bistro
Review Highlights
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"Filet mignon - cooked beautifully, melt in your mouth." In 8 reviews -
"The Homemade bread with garlic olive oil served to every..." In 3 reviews
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"I could have eaten a platter full of the mashed potatoes." In 8 reviews
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62 reviews in English
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Review from Joseph P.
Wakefield, MA
4/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a great find. My wife found 9 Elm in Northshore Mag and boy did we love it. Wonderful ambiance and a friendly staff greeted us upon arrival. We had a great table and ordered drinks while perusing the menu.
For apps, I ordered the sesame crusted yellow fin tuna. The coconut wasabi was so different and delicious. My wife ordered the beet salad and said it was delicious.
We both ordered the pan seared scallops with white truffle potato puree. The combination was exceptional with the sweetness of the scallops contrasted by the delicious flavor of truffles.
Service was perfect and unhurried.
Without a doubt, a restaurant we will continue to frequent. -
Review from john g.
Melrose, MA
5/6/2012
Had dinner there last night, we've been to 9 Elm several times and it's always been very good. Great atmosphere and the service was good as well. Ordered the beet salad and stuffed dates appetizers, both tasty. My GF had the scallops and I ordered the duck breast - both cooked well and very flavorful. We were too full for dessert but they looked good as well...maybe next time. Nice wine and beer list too.
If you haven't bee there - give it a try. You won't be disappointed. -
Review from Kristen B.
Barrington, NH
2/29/2012
Excellent restaurant. We took friends here last night and everyone had a fabulous experience.
We started with the stuffed dates, beet salad, caesar salad, and shrimp app. All were fantastic.
I had the steak special, tender and cooked to perfection with seriously the best steak sauce I've ever had. Hubby had the chicken, and our friends had the double cut pork chop and filet. Everyone licked their plates clean.
We were stuffed, but managed to share the creme brule and white chocolate bread pudding for dessert. Both delicious.
Very nice wine list, and full bar. The martini list looked awesome - something to try next time!
Kudos to the owner/chef! -
Review from Gregory P.
Danvers, MA
2/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went here for Valentine's Day. It absolutely lived up to its hype and earned it's 5-star overall YELP rating.
We both got the filet and they were both excellent and cooked perfectly. It wasn't the best steak I've ever had, but it was the best I've ever had on the North Shore. It was served on top of delicious mashed potatoes and veggies. It had some lobster on the top as well that was quite good (and I don't even like lobster). The salads were great too (caesar and an almond/cranberry type-salad).
The restaurant is very small (only 12-15 tables or so), so you'll probably want to make a reservation for weekend nights.
Highly, highly recommended. Easily the best restaurant in Danvers. -
Review from Sandy D.
Beverly, MA
5/14/2012
had a birhtday dinner here on a thursday night. food was fresh and well prepared, got a strreet front table without a reservation (was on the early side 6:30). wait staff attentive, knowledgeable about both food and beverages. will definitley come again!
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Review from Rosaleen D.
Marblehead, MA
3/6/2012
I have eaten several meals here and each time I go there the dinner is perfect. I have had beef, seafood and even chicken (I never order chicken at restaurants) and all the food is exquisite.The food is simple, but it is always cooked perfectly. I have taken business guests here from out of town and they were all highly impressed at the awesome food at this tiny little restaurant in downtown Danvers.
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Review from Patrik C.
Somerville, MA
3/11/2012
Attentive waitstaff, delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. Actually I don't think delicious does justice to the food I devoured last night. I ate til I was slightly sick and then I ordered desert and finished my mother's desert. The dishes were inventive and original in many ways. Most importantly they were executed well. Make a reservation. DATES WRAPPED IN BACON, notice the cap lock, not an accident.
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Review from Richard T.
Danvers, MA
3/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Hands down best fine dining experience in Danvers, on the north shore. Make reservations because it's that good! Matt and Jean provide a first class experience. Great to impress a date or just unwind with good company.
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Review from Eric R.
Rye, NH
4/20/2012
This little bistro is fantastic. They take a very simplistic approach with the decor and the menu selection, but the quality of food and service are exceptional. I had the duck which is probably the best I've ever had with an amazing risotto (with bacon!) and it had this orange-soy reduction that's the best thing in the world to have on tender duck. All of our dishes were of the utmost freshness and quality. Sally was our server and was very sweet and helpful. The desserts looked fantastic too, the profiteroles were outstanding. I will definitely be heading back very soon!
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Review from Mike B.
Danvers, MA
3/6/2012
Quickly became my favorite local restaraunt. Food, atmosphere and service are all excellent in this intimate cozy setting. Great value, super convenient location.
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Review from Marie C.
Boston, MA
8/6/2011
This is the type of place that we all wish our neighborhoods have: cosy, casual, with friendly service, and very good food & beer on tap.
Located in downtown Danvers center, close to the Liberty Tree Mall (& a nice place to stop before a movie at the nearby theatres), and easily accessible from 128 N/S.
Both times we have dined here, we were struck at how good the food was -- it reminds me of many of the neat little spots located in Brookline, Cambridge or Arlington.
They had wonderful fish chowder - more of a meal than a starter: with large pieces of haddock, mussels, and shrimp. We also tried the filet, which was a generous portion, cooked to medium rare (a real medium rare), and accompanied by seasonal veggies and great mashed potatoes. The lobster ravioli app. was outstanding - very large chunks of lobster, and the pasta was cooked al dente...the sauce was a light, sweet corn/cream one..excellent.
Good wine list, and good beer on tap...the prices are more like you'd see in someplace like Marblehead, but so worth it for the quality..I recommend this place as a detour, or a date night out, or a fun time with a group of friends... -
Review from Lexi B.
Topsfield, MA
1/20/2012
This restaurant caught my eye because of all the fabulous reviews so I thought why not? Well 9 Elm did not disappoint!
The service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Our waitress was never far so our ever need was catered to with a smile.
I started with the butternut ravioli and my only complaint was that there wasn't more! I could have eaten it all evening. Then my mum and I both had the filet which was cooked to perfection and literally melted in our mouths. The potatoes were creamy and rich and the veggies tasty and well steamed.
Dessert though was my favorite part. I had the creme brûlée and my mum had the lemon tart. As we both floated off into dreamy sugar wonderland it was clear this meal had been a wild success.
Go if you can this place should not be missed! -
Review from Rasta p.
Boston, MA
2/6/2012
a very good find in Danvers. please visit often and make this place a fixture for a long time. We had dinner with our freinds who visit on a regular basis and we were impressed with everything we ordered. lets talk bread first fresh crusty and served with a nice olive oil. the tuna appetizer was high quality the veal scallopini and salmon were generous portions and loaded with quility flavors. wine was on the pricey side per bottle but there were a few gems on the list. We had the Justin Cabernet. our waiter Sally was excellent too
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Review from Brian N.
Danvers, MA
4/1/2012
Great food! Great staff! A must try !
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Review from patty b.
Boston, MA
1/5/2012
I can't wait to go back!
The rigatoni A+ (I lamented FOR DAYS that I left my doggie bag at the restaurant. I do this all the time - I am a bit absent minded. This is the first time I ever cared, much less talked about it for days!)
The bread A+
The wine list A (A few more chardonnays, please)
The iceberg salad A+
Everybody at my table was very pleased with their order.
I really can't wait to go back, and make this place a regular stop. -
Review from Chris E.
Maricopa, AZ
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went here for dinner. Placed reservations and had no issues getting in. Tables are very close together. Ordered salmon with artichoke crust. It was perfect. Came with some roasted veggies and asparagus. Awesome. A bit on the expensive side, but for the atmosphere and the food, well worth it. They did take my AmEx card.
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Review from D P.
Salem, MA
3/9/2012
9 Elm is a fabulous dining option in downtown Danvers. The fresh catch of the day was a great choice and paired oh so well with their truffle mashed potatoes. Nice wine list and tasty beers on draft are a hit. Definitely look forward to returning again and recommend this as a nice pre/post-movie dinner.
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Review from Shannon H.
Salem, MA
11/23/2011
Absolutely incredible food and service. Totally worth the price, which was $100 after tip (includes appetizer, 2 entrees, dessert, 2 cups coffee and a glass of wine). We will definitely make this one of our go-to places for a 'date night'!!
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Review from Kay B.
Salem, MA
9/2/2011
Rich, decadent sauces done right. Worth the price, worth the wait, worth the crowd - just to tuck into a portion of their delectable risotto. Ugh! Best place for a rewarding night out, or casual date.
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Review from rosann s.
Natick, MA
12/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
We were going to a show at the North Shore Music Theatre and used YELP to try and find a nice place to eat in the vicinity of the Theatre. We found 9 Elm and decided, why not?!
Well, I am certainly glad we tried it!!
Had a fantastic filet mignon, with a potato puree and mixed veggies ... sooo good!
The place is intimate and clean. The portions are a good size. The service was great!
I would definitely recommend for a date night!! -
Review from Me B. M.
Reading, MA
10/6/2010
Thanks to Yelp, I went to 9 Elm and am incredibly happy I did. This is the kind of food I love to eat: honest, fresh, and simple, with perfect technique and no gimmicks.
Overall an excellent meal. About 10 tables and a small bar in a comfortable and traditional, relaxed setting. Service was superb, attentive, friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable.
Very nice beer list with a couple of unexpected items like Left Hand Milk Stout from Colorado. Did not really pay attention to the wine list, but I can say they had a full page of bottles and about 10 by the glass.
The bread was an excellent crusty french bread served with a roasted garlic olive oil--complete with some sweet and delicious garlic cloves.
Appetizers were likewise all fantastic, generous portions and priced $6-$10 range. The butternut squash bisque was a light version, letting the squash do the work of providing flavor and body instead of weighing it down with too much cream or butter. I could eat this every day.
Entrees are very well priced at $19-25. The pork was an impossibly thick chop that was cider brined and served with a wonderful sweet-savory glaze and sauce--apple rosemary goodness. It took real artistry to simultaneously create a perfect glaze, a perfect sear, and cook to a perfect temperature. The fillet was equally excellent. Huge meat portions and normal to generous starch portions.
The only complaint I would have is that I could have used more veggies. They served 2 baby carrots, 3 asparagus, and 2 string beans. If I can count the number of string beans, there aren't enough! I am a big believer in a more balanced meal, where the veggies are not just an obligatory afterthought. -
Review from Rick S.
Marblehead, MA
11/16/2011
I love this place! Been many times. It started out great, and if anything, has even improved. Extremely nice staff. It's not a huge place, so reservations are definitely recommended. If you like duck, give it a try ... I like it so much, it's hard for me to try something new. And, pretty much all of the appetizers are spectacular.
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Review from Jim A.
Fairfield, CT
4/25/2011
I chose 9 Elm based on reviews seen on Yelp and confirmed by tripadvisor. This is a wonderful gem in Danvers. The decor is tasteful, classic yet has a modern feel. But most important the food and the service were both excellent.
Everything on the menu looked appealing. We had the apple cider glazed pork with au gratin potatoes. -
Review from Tom G.
Danvers, MA
10/30/2011
Worth the price. The dishes simply melt in your mouth. Fresh/made to order, great hometown restaurant. I don't know how it will survive in such a small location, but I would recommend it to anyone looking to have that special meal during the week.
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Review from AK S.
San Francisco, CA
8/21/2010
Farm-fresh, gourmet cuisine in the heart of Danvers.
I was back visiting Mom last week and ate here 2x in one week. This is a San Francisco-caliber restaurant for food - in the middle of the North Shore, go figure. The meat selections and cuts are prime, the chef knows what she is doing and the staff offers exceptional service. Menu is small and served perfectly. Everything down to the vegetables are cooked beautifully. Portions are hearty but not overwhelming.
The Homemade bread with garlic olive oil served to every table is addictive.
Mushroom Goat cheese Tartlette appetizer - big enough for two, comes with a green salad - delicious.
Heirloom tomato salad - (huge) the larger heirlooms were not as 'ripe' but still delicious. They split this in two for us and it was way more than enough for an appetizer.
Filet mignon - cooked beautifully, melt in your mouth. Sauce is delicious, mashed potatoes more so.
Duck - This is the BEST cooked, served duck I have ever had. Skin thin & crispy, meat cooked perfectly, cut the correct way as well to offer steak-like consistency. Their butcher knows what he is doing. The garlic burgandy sauce with the Duck is OUTSTANDING. Risotto pairing works, but risotto is not wow, just basic risotto.
Halibut over white bean, tomato broth. Fresh & delicious. Again fish cooked to perfection.
Vegetable selection might as well as walked off the farm to the plates. Mmmmm
Every meal is a work of art.
Can not wait to go back for just dessert!
Love that they squeezed a bar in there, gives it a homey feel and allows me to go and eat alone.
Dining layout is slightly off but works.
Honest, this is the best food I have had in the Boston area in ages. Better then the Blue Ox! -
Review from Melissa A.
Waltham, MA
7/31/2009
Loved it! My BF and I came here for dinner and were so pleased. We already knew the food would be good from word of mouth... and because we know the owner! But the bistro really surpassed our expectations.
The atmosphere is casual but still intimate (maybe 20 tables). The servers were friendly and helpful in suggesting the best dishes ... and the food was absolutely delish! We shared a caesar salad (only $7 but still big enough to split) and for dinner my BF had the filet mignon and I had the swordfish special (which should be a regular menu item, it was that good) and we ate literally every bite. The filet was AMAZING. We shared the cherry bing brownie with butter pecan ice cream, so yum.
Prices are very moderate, apps/salads in the $7-$10 range, dinners topped out at $26 I think, beer only $4 and wine around $8-$10 per glass. Everything was perfect and I can't wait to go back. -
Review from Leanne H.
Haverhill, MA
7/24/2009
Absolutely delicious bits of cow. (I had a filet mignon.) I couldn't identify what the sauce was, but it was great. The mashed potatoes were creamy & the vegetables were cooked well - not too soggy and not too crunchy. To finish up, I had a pretty good flour-less chocolate cake for dessert.
Cost was impressive in a good way - it's rare to have that quality of food for those prices.
The waitress was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was nice, but casual. The building is very small (a room with a dozen or so tables and a bar in the back), but we went early and avoided any crowds.
I recommend this restaurant and would go here again. -
Review from Geoff M.
9/5/2009
Just excellent, excellent cuisine.
This 12 table restaurant features freshly prepared, fine foods in a homey, tasteful setting.
I had the double cut pork chop with au gratin potatoes, Meg had the filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes. Both were fantastic.
Dessert was bread pudding, which was just OK, and profiteroles, which were perfect. Coffee was brewed to order, to ensure freshness.
Overall, attention to detail was apparent throughout 9 Elm. The dishes were all prepared with care, seasoned perfectly, and were simple enough that the quality of the meats was apparent, yet the flavors were still stunning. Service was excellent as well. Water glasses were never empty, and menu suggestions were excellent when asked for.
One of the best dinners I've ever had.Listed in: North Shore not to be Missed
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Review from Jon H.
Salem, MA
7/21/2009
This is a very good restaurant, and a welcome addition to Danvers. I took my wife here for her birthday, and it was a meal well deserving of that occasion.
The restaurant is nice and intimate, and we were greeted by a friendly hostess who immediately seated us. Out waitress was near impeccable - very friendly (but not too friendly) and checked on us just the right number of times.
We started with a beet salad and crab cake. The beet salad was very good, and had a great combination of flavors.
The crab cake, however, was the best crab cake I have had in my life - no exaggeration. Of course, crab cakes aren't something you have hundreds of (unlike, say, pizza), but even so, these were still remarkable. They were wide and thin instead of small and plump, the crab inside was incredibly creamy, and the breading was perfect.
For the entree, we both ordered the filet steak with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and what I think was a red wine reduction. The meat was excellent quality and seasoned in a way that really brought out the taste of the meat, instead of masking it. The sauce with it was delicious and went very well with the creamy mashed potatoes. The vegetable medley also really added to the meal, instead of just an afterthought.
For desert we had a flourless chocolate torte and white chocolate bread pudding. The torte had a deep chocolate flavor, and was our favorite by far. To be honest though, the bread pudding was a bit of a disappointment, maybe partially because the waitress said they were known for it. It lacked in flavor and I couldn't taste even a hint of white chocolate. Also, the texture was much more solid than I'm used to for bread pudding.
Still, the rest of the meal and service were all superior enough to still give five stars. I look forward to returning to 9 Elm again in a few months and am excited to see what they have on their menu next time. -
Review from Kipp J.
Medfield, MA
7/9/2010
Food it is yummy
Steak, pork, fish, ravioli
Thanks to you 9 Elm
Truly a delightful dinner. The 4 of us spread out and attacked the menu. Salads and bacon wrapped dates to start off. Seafood chowder (more bisque-like), skirt steak special, artichoke, fontina ravioli and pork chop au poivre. Finished with a shared pound cake! Awesome! Truly flavorful and well designed. Only thing close to an issue would be a tad sweet on the reductions. -
Review from Peter F.
Boxford, MA
10/31/2010
What a wonderful surprise. Cozy, delicious, excellent service, nice energy...felt welcome. When was the last time your server told you he or she "enjoyed serving you"?
I will be a regular from now on! Be sure to make reservations on weekends! -
Review from Mark W.
Beverly, MA
3/27/2010
This is a great restaurant, superb food, wonderful waitstaff
fair price for what we had....why not 5? well it is a little small and we felt a bit crammed in , but that is about the only thing that didn't Wow us.
We started with the butternut squash raviolis and crabcake...good Lord those pillows of joy were intoxicating and the crabcake with the chipotle aioli...es muy bien! ..my wife and i both had the NY Sirloin with a port wine reduction I had Yukon Gold mashed and she a potato
galette (sp)...most excellent..and my adventurous 14 year old daughter had the pan seared Duck special in a blueberry port reduction with a superb side of cous cousand it was good!
we finsihed with cappucinos and
profiteroles and vanilla bean creme brulee..they were delicious but in hind sight the profiteroles would have been enough for the three of us
can't wait to go back with some friends!. -
Review from Jared S.
North Andover, MA
3/27/2010
In a city that is filled with chain restaurants, this little bistro was a really pleasant surprise.
We were greeted at the door by the co-owner, who remembered that, when I'd made the reservation, I was anxious about getting to the movie on time. She asked if we were still going and said, "I'll tell my husband to make sure your dishes are prompt."
We had the butternut squash raviolis and the bacon-wrapped dates for appetizers. These were delicious little bundles of flavor. (I don't usually like bacon, but the fruitiness of the dates offset any sharpness perfectly.) Highly recommend.
For entrées, we had the pan-seared duck breast and the pan-seared scallops. Both were wonderful. The duck was flavorful and came on a very tasty bed of mushroom risotto. The scallops were seared so perfectly, we actually admired how hard it was to get them that perfect.
Our waitress was extremely attentive, but not annoyingly so. She was always there to refill our water and take the dishes. We never felt rushed, but never were waiting or anxious. Got out of there with plenty of time to head to the movies.
The wines were great and the prices were almost disturbingly low.
The evening was a delight and we'll definitely be back. -
Review from Moe L.
South Attleboro, MA
5/18/2010
Fantastic Place...Great food and Service. We liked it so much that we had a wedding rehersal dinner for 25 tthere this past weekend. It was awesome...Thanks to Matt and staff for the awesome experience at our special occasion .
Moe L. -
Review from Beth M.
Medford, MA
2/15/2011
Yelp rocks and so does 9 Elm American Bistro. I would not have found one without the other and what a spectacular treat! Cozy restaurant, love the atmosphere, my cousin and I were lucky enough to find room at the bar to eat, reservations recommended! The swordfish dish I had was the best piece of fish I can recall eating. Served over spinach risotto and roasted vegetables.... the easiest way to put it is each bite was heavenly and I look forward to going back.
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Review from Simone S.
Danvers, MA
11/28/2011
Cute little restaurant. Sort of an odd location, in the middle of downtown danvers (probably the only real restuarant amongst fast food chains and pizza shops), but don't let that fool you. Really good food...been there twice, both great experiences. Tiny and cozy feeling. Great food - better for a date night instead of a group outing since it is so small (less than 10 tables).
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Review from Scott F.
Peabody, MA
5/20/2011
We found 9-Elm via a Yelp! search and decided to grab dinner there last night. Overall, I'd go back again. The food was better than average but in my opinion, slightly overpriced for what it is... especially given the tight but quaint decor.
No full liquor license (as of 05/19/2011) so I had to pass on getting a cocktail before dinner. Waitress was friendly and there were no issues in that regard.
I got the Swordfish/Risotto dish. Nothing to complain about it. It was pretty good. Not GREAT, but good. Worthy of having again. My wife got the Filet Mignon/Potatoes and was very happy with it. We both passed on the uninspiring choice of desserts.
All of that was about $65 before tip... a bit pricy considering the decor, location and atmosphere do not "enhance" your experience. Again, not that any of those things are BAD... just not worthy of +$30 per person dinners.
I'd still go back again to try some other dishes. Will update if we do. -
Review from Michael L.
Beverly, MA
12/26/2010
Great local eats, great staff and great atmosphere! I have eaten many times and will continue to do so. Food is made with alot of care......
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Review from Danny F.
Newton, MA
7/3/2010
Um...what is the fuss about? The good news, it was not bad. And service was good. Now for the bad news, the food was nothing to write home about. And flavors felt heavier than necessary. Not impressed.
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Review from Elaine C.
Danvers, MA
10/20/2008
How is this for service?! The owner/chef came out to find out what he could prepare for me since I am vegetarian. You won't get that service at a chain or franchise restaurant. I opted for the vegetable assortment and loved it, but the artichoke and cheese raviolis sounded really good too. I could have eaten a platter full of the mashed potatoes. My husband got the steak and said that it was delicious. I only wish that we had gotten dessert.
