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Alicante Mediterranean Grille
Category: Restaurants Mediterranean Mediterranean [Edit]
84 Uxbridge RdMendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-8188
- Hours:
Wed-Fri 4 pm - 10 pm
Sat 4 pm - 10:30 pm
Sun 3 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
19 reviews for Alicante Mediterranean Grille
Review Highlights
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"They take reservations for groups of 6 or more, and they're..." In 3 reviews -
"Service is superb although the bar can be slow on the..." In 6 reviews -
"We also shared a side of perfectly cooked risotto." In 3 reviews
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19 reviews in English
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Review from Meg L.
Uxbridge, MA
4/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
My friends and family have said many great things about it.... So I tried it... Now, the only reason I don't LIVE at this restaurant is because the food is not cheap (I'm a college student, and cant afford paying $50-100 for two on a night out). The meals are outstanding. No matter what you order, its delish! The waitstaff is great (although sometimes their accents are hard to understand), drinks are made perfectly, and you have a great view of Nipmuc lake. If you love Sangria you must try theirs
The only thing I do not like about Alicante is the parking, and the wait. I have walked out of here many times because it gets very crowded very fast. The only way you get in is if you get their early (around 5) or later (around 8)... otherwise be prepared to way at least an hour. The parking is not that great either, they park your car all along route 16...
Its definitely not the kind of restaurant you would find in "the little town of Mendon"... But worth the trip! -
Review from Jo L.
Worcester, MA
4/26/2012
I mean... Went twice and got the same thing. Some kind of steak. Always went with a big group as I believe the bill was somewhere below a $1k lol. Prob north of that. The waiter was always a big act trying to yuck it up with my gf's dad who pays the bills. My meal was OK and they looked at me strange as I asked for a side of fries instead of potatoes. The view was at a dirty lake and the service was above average. As people rave about this place it makes me more annoyed.
If you like to show off on Facebook about were you go and don't care about wasting your $ then this is the place for you!
I can't deny the food and service was good so I had to give it 3 stars. For the waste of money it requires to eat this I don't recommend this to everyone. -
Review from Jaclyn R.
Whitinsville, MA
12/14/2011
I'm not sure why I haven't gone more often. My family had one of the first functions there before they even opened. I always thought the food was good, but some some odd reason, I never went back. Living down the street, I always saw that the parking was a total Sh!t show. Not a fan of cars lined up on route 16, even if it was valet.
Fast forward a few years later (Nov 2011), I go in here for a few late night drinks with my brother and sister. I had the cider martini.........Let's just say that cider martini was all I needed to rope me back in.
I've been back a few times since. Everything is top notch. The service is awesome, the waiters know their menu, never write anything down, know the specials off-hand and are just awesome. Their lobster bisque is out of this world. I love it.
Can't wait to go back ... -
Review from Christopher M.
South Grafton, MA
3/16/2012
Excellent restaurant for a quality meal and wine. The food was great - everything was prepared well, and the service was great. Went with another couple, and everyone loved their meals. The view from the bar area looks out over the water. In the nice weather, this would be a great spot to sit on the deck. Definitely recommend it and will certainly be going back. Good wine list with something for everyone.
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Review from Beth E.
Medford, MA
11/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been hearing great things about Alicante for a long time, and finally made it there for dinner.
The food is excellent, their sangria is tasty, and the service is good. They take reservations for groups of 6 or more, and they're always busy, at least based on the cars outside.
It's the type of restaurant that you wouldn't necessarily expect in a one-stoplight kind of town.
My one criticism, and I see this often, at the end of the meal, when it's dessert and coffee time, I'm usually drinking water. I don't drink coffee, ever, and by dessert, I've normally switched off of alcoholic drinks. During our dessert, I finished my water, waited a while, and when I didn't get a refill, I started drinking my dad's water. I finished his, and never saw another drop. Please keep me hydrated!
All told, a fabulous meal, and I'll definitely be back. This experience was not far off from gaining that fifth star... -
Review from Amanda m.
8/6/2011
One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Great food, great service and it overlooks the water. It's great if you can manage to get a seat outside. Most times I've been, I've had to wait but the most recent time I was seated right away. They have complimentary valet parking.
Also, I have a lot of food allergies and they were very attentive to it and made sure everything I ate was safe for me. -
Review from Ryan And Katie M.
New Boston, NH
2/24/2011
We were pleasantly surprised. Prices were much lower than expected and you get great portions of great tasting food. The service is exceptional. It has all the appearances and tastes of an upscale dining establishment, but you won't be frowned upon if you're dressed casually (jeans) and you won't leave feeling broke.
There is a separate bar/lounge area to hang out in if you don't want a full dinner but we recommend sitting down for a full meal (in addition to any delicious appetizers you get). :) -
Review from Paul S.
Fitchburg, MA
11/14/2010
Alicante is a remarkable restaurant in an area that I don't always associate with having great food. My wife and I tried it out one night with some friends on a whim and we were pleasantly surprised. We both had a butternut squash soup that featured a hint of heat. It was divine. I opted for a NY Strip, which was cooked very nicely. My wife went for the Pollo Lisboa (their take on Piccatta). We also shared a side of perfectly cooked risotto.
The service was excellent and the setting was just as pleasing.
If I find myself meeting folks for dinner in an area remotely close to Mendon again, this is where I will go. -
Review from Kyle B.
Cambridge, MA
4/22/2007
Every time I leave Alicante I feel as if I just robbed them because the food, drinks, and service are incredible put bill is always so little. Everyone I know who have gone here have nothing but rave reviews. If you can, try to get a group together and make a reservation because otherwise you may end up parking way down the street and then waiting a good hour just to sit down. Yes.... It is that popular!
This place is so good I'm having a hard time thinking about what to write about. I'll put it this way, if you're a fan of Spain restaurant (Narragansett or Cranston) you won't be after you've had a chance to try out Alicante. -
Review from Terry M.
Milford, MA
7/17/2011
Excellent food. Excellent service. You've earned a repeat customer again and again.
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Review from Sharon S.
Norfolk, MA
1/14/2011
This is some of the best food I've ever had anywhere. The calamari is by far the freshest and well cooked ever! Last time I was here they didn't take reservations but they may now. Service is superb although the bar can be slow on the weekends because this place is always PACKED!
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Review from Jeff F.
Nashua, NH
2/18/2011
If restaurants were cars, Alicante would be a Hyundai Equus (Look it up if you're not familiar). The bottom line? Fantastic value for what is absolutely delicious food. It may not deserve a Michelin star, but I've paid more for food and service that I've liked less and come away satisfied.
Alicante is a relatively upscale dining establishment, but seems to be a fairly casual environment. This, I liked, as I don't like dressing up too much. The decor is pleasant, not overdone, and appropriate.
We went on a night that was mobbed; the day before Valentine's day. With no reservation I had to park on the street (Valet is offered but not mandatory. I would rather walk a mile than suffer valet parking). We were quoted a 45 minute wait, and meandered over to the bar. Shortly after we got our drinks (Not overpriced), we were apologetically offered a seat at one of the two lonesome tables behind the bar (and near the entrance to the kitchen). Score! On a normal night it may not be a great table, but tonight? Being separated from the bustle and noise elsewhere was a huge plus. We had to trust that our waiter would be paying attention, as all of his tables were elsewhere.
Our server was fine - he knew the menu, offered to run through the specials, and performed admirably - friendly, attentive, particularly considering how busy the place was. He never got in the way, rushed us, or forgot about us for interminably long interludes of nothingness.
Appetizers were stuffed artichokes (very tasty!) and marinated tenderloin skewers with cherry tomato and mozzarella (very very tasty!). I had the Pollo Lisboa and a nice tart reisling (very tasty! I like chicken piccatta and this was a great variant of it), she had the pork tenderloin wrapped with bacon, stuffed with apples, dried cherries, onions, and probably some other stuff (Very very very tasty!). Dessert was good, but not special - maybe I should have had the souffle (Tiramisu - good - caramel sauce was very good but I prefer chocolate, and Creme Brulee, very good). The pork dish was unreal; should I return, i will be getting it.
The prices here are amazing. For a bit over $100 including drinks, appetizers, entrees, desserts, coffee, tax, and tip, there's nothing to complain about at all. The entree prices are mostly $17-22, and everything else is very reasonable.
If you're looking for a nice night out, delicious food, and don't mind a minor splurge, do yourself a favor and go here. You won't be disappointed. -
Review from susan c.
Mendon, MA
4/10/2011
Best martinis anywhere!! Food is always cooked perfectly. Great Job!
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Review from Lily H.
Mendon, MA
5/10/2011
What a wonderful experience I had at this very tasteful restaurant. My mother took me out for my birthday and had a beautiful view of the lake, friendly waiter who went out of his way to make sure my birthday was special, and just a nice general ambiance. The food was absolutely breathtaking. The lobster bisque was out of this world! I have recommended this restaurant to many friends who live outside of Mendon who have found it to be as enjoyable as I have.
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Review from lori m.
Boston, MA
10/31/2010
i have been to alicante many many times. the energy here is awesome, it's a great place for a date, the food is consistently amazing. the service usually is too but the only complaint i have is the waiter we had last week was a side show. i mean, really weird dude.
the mariscada is something to rave about...so much fresh seafood, spinach and delicious broth i ate it all. and there was a lot of it.
i hope i never, ever get the clown we had the other night. that was just too much to handle with my mariscada. -
Review from David B.
Milford, MA
3/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
I am not a regular at Alicante but every single time I have dinner there the food was just great. Dining at the bar has a great view of the lake and the drinks are made well. Get there early for Saturday evening dinner because they get busy fast.
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Review from Angela B.
Hopkinton, MA
6/6/2008
I have been to this restaurant a couple of times for special occasions (Family dinners for Easter) and always found the atmosphere to be nice and upscale. I recently went for dinner and had to wait in the bar to be seated. We expected to get drinks and find a seat but they have table service at the bar which was a nice surprise. Our waitress brought us chips while we waited (which wasn't very long at all). Everyone was friendly and the service was phenomenal from the valet to the hostess to the waiters. The food was wonderful and was really quite a bargain. I would definitely recommend.
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Review from Peggy Y.
Norwood, MA
7/12/2009
I have to agree with what other reviewers have said. This place is great! I went for the first time today and I have to say that, while it was pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon, we were treated like VIP's. We were seated immediatedly and all four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. There was attention to detail and presentation was wonderful. If I were to complain at all it would be about two things: the music was a tad too loud to carry on a good conversation and, although I had heard you would often leave with a doggie bag, I left still a little hungry after the risotto with shrimp, scallops, and salmon. It was a fairly light portion and a few hours later, I'm hungry, really hungry. Everyhing else was quite good, at a reasonable price, and I do plan on returning.
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Review from jessica r.
Franklin, MA
5/19/2010
This is our favorite restaurant. Drink specials at the bar are delicious (Raspberry Stoli Doli, YUM), and we have never had a bad meal. Only bad thing, they don't take reservations for parties less than 6, and usually there is a wait, one time we waited almost 90 minutes. But homemade potatoe chips will hold you over as you wait.
